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Pod to the Rescue

By Summit Dog Rescue

Our society has a mythologically-based approach to bringing companion pets into our homes, which can lead to all sorts of conflicts, and sadly, failed adoptions. This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue. Hosts Emily and Libby provide evidence-based information on how to assimilate dogs into our human lifestyles in a way that is a positive experience for all species involved. Emily is a certified professional dog trainer; and between them Libby and Emily have over 2 decades rescuing dogs (and a few cats!).
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Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio

Pod to the RescueAug 12, 2021

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Canine Adolescence: Part 2 with Sarah Stremming

Canine Adolescence: Part 2 with Sarah Stremming

Canine Adolescence is the transition from puppyhood to adulthood. This fascinating conversation with Sarah Stremming, who is a dog behavior coach and the host of the Cog Dog Podcast, addresses this pivotal age of young dogs. Sarah, Emily, and Libby discuss adolescent canine behavior and how to most effectively observe and address behaviors to nurture confident, healthy dogs. This is the second part of their conversation, so make sure you listen to Part 1 before diving in here. The trio also discusses:

  • Breed-specific behaviors in adolescents and how they can express under stress

  • The top skills we need to teach adolescent dogs (or puppies moving into adolescence)

  • To speculate or not to speculate on your dog’s prior experience

  • What happens when you get to the other side of canine adolescence

Sarah is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of nearly two decades, and has 25 years experience of competing in dog sports. You can find Sarah and her online courses at http://www.sarahstremming.com


Your Dog's Friend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXYsg9X4m6E


Calm Canine Academy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcZ_HoxeSc


For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media.

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Mar 21, 202434:20
Canine Adolescence: Part 1 with Sarah Stremming

Canine Adolescence: Part 1 with Sarah Stremming

Canine Adolescence is the transition from puppyhood to adulthood. This fascinating conversation with Sarah Stremming, who is a dog behavior coach and the host of the Cog Dog Podcast, addresses this pivotal age of young dogs. Sarah, Emily, and Libby discuss adolescent canine behavior and how to most effectively observe and address behaviors to nurture confident, healthy dogs. They also discuss:

  • How dogs’ responses to environments and caregivers can change during this transitional period

  • Some of the difficulties this transition period can create for adolescent dogs

  • How to best support the dog through these transitional changes

  • How we can work with dogs experiencing threat

  • Sarah’s approach to using food when a threat is present

Sarah is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of nearly two decades, and has 25 years experience of competing in dog sports. You can find Sarah and her online courses at http://www.sarahstremming.com.


Your Dog's Friend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXYsg9X4m6E


Calm Canine Academy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcZ_HoxeSc



For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media.

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Mar 07, 202444:17
REPLAY: Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio
Feb 22, 202449:17
Nurturing Confidence in Fearful Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy
Feb 08, 202401:00:04
Training Tools for Rescue Dogs: Supplies for Bringing Your New Dog Home

Training Tools for Rescue Dogs: Supplies for Bringing Your New Dog Home

“What supplies do I need for fostering a dog?” “Should you use training tools on rescue dogs?” “What kind of harness should I get for my dog?” You have questions about fostering or adopting a dog, and we have answers! These are the tools and supplies we recommend for rescue dog fosters and adopters. 

Emily and Libby are professionals who have been working in foster-based rescue for a long time, so they have accumulated a lot of “stuff” over the years. Don’t be intimidated by this list! While these are our favorites, there are many affordable options for good-quality supplies. Many items can be found for free or low cost on neighborhood swap groups.

– Slip leads: how, when, and why we still use them (maybe not how you think!)

– Harnesses: Balance Harness (https://www.blue-9.com/products/bhb), Ruffwear Front Range (https://ruffwear.com/products/front-range-everyday-dog-harness), Alpine Harness (https://www.alpineoutfitters.net/products/copy-of-urban-trail-adjustable-harness-half-back-shorty-custom-crafted), Perfect Fit (https://perfect-fit-dog-harness.com/)

– Leashes: Blue-9 Multi-Function Leash (https://www.blue-9.com/products/lsh?variant=40875501093062), biothane leashes (https://www.trailblazingtails.com/collections/long-line-and-short-leash-collection) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFR9YJ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)

– Management tools: X-pen (https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/midwest-black-e-coat-exercise-pen-wdoor-for-dogs), baby gates

– Crates: car crate is a must-have for transport, wire crate is good for management at home

– Treat pouch: Doggone Good (https://www.doggonegoodclickercompany.com/Rapid-Rewards-Pouchtrade_p_216.html) , Ruffwear (https://ruffwear.com/products/home-trail-hip-pack)

– Treats: Happy Howie’s (https://www.happyhowies.com/), Real Meat (https://www.realmeatpet.com/foods.html), Ziwi Peak (https://us.ziwipets.com/)

– Clicker: (https://shop.clickertraining.com/products/iclick-original-clicker?variant=8050243397) Can also use a marker word or click with your tongue

– Puzzle/enrichment toys: Toppl (https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy), Kong (https://www.kongcompany.com/), Lickimat (https://lickimat.com/)

– Targets/mats: You can use a towel, a bathmat, a dog bed, anything! 

– Muzzles: a useful tool to have, but needs careful sizing and training before you need it. Check out the Muzzle Up! Project (https://muzzleupproject.com/)

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media.

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Jan 25, 202451:43
Catch the Good in Your Dog: SMARTx50 with Kathy Sdao

Catch the Good in Your Dog: SMARTx50 with Kathy Sdao

If you try one training method with your new rescue dog, try this one! This week, Emily and Libby speak with Kathy Sdao, world-renowned dog trainer, speaker, writer, and educator. Sdao’s accessible training technique, SMARTx50, is a powerful tool that distills behavior science into the lay person's terms, making it accessible for our human learners: dog rescuers, fosters and adopters. They discuss how to use SMARTx50 to help our dogs fit into our human world, and this conversation is lively and full of both science and heart; evidence and experience. Some topics discussed are:


  • How to take training out of the science theory realm into the practical, accessible world of humans training their dog

  • Helping resolve dogs anxiety by using reinforcers

  • How her work with marine mammals influences her training approach

  • Human praise as payment - does it work or not?

  • How the Smartx50 technique can be adapted to a shelter environment

Kathy has been passionate about animal training ever since she quit a good job to move halfway around the world to train dolphins at the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory at the University of Hawaii.

Now, 35 years later, she offers her expertise as an applied animal behaviorist to dog owners in Washington State and across the world, to seminar and webinar audiences and to professional training organizations. Kathy has taught 300 seminars, workshops, conferences and webinars; many of these presentations have been professionally recorded and are available for purchase. Kathy’s training philosophy and advice is summarized in her book, Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace.

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media.

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Jan 11, 202401:14:24
REPLAY: The Critical Window for Puppy Socialization
Dec 28, 202301:10:53
Training Deaf Dogs with Tiffany Baker

Training Deaf Dogs with Tiffany Baker

When SDR rescued a dog with hearing impairment, they turned to Tiffany Baker for her expertise on the most effective ways to work with deaf dogs. We hear about Blue throughout the episode as SDR’s case study, and in this episode Emily, Libby and Tiffany also cover topics like:

  • How she uses control unleashed for deaf dogs

  • Pattern games and why the framework of predictability is important for all dogs - especially deaf dogs

  • “Up Down”

  • Tactile cues for deaf dogs

  • Pairing deaf dogs with hearing dogs

Tiffany Baker is a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and the founder and owner of Boss Babe training. She has been working with dogs for over seven years, and specializes in aggression with a focus on families with disabled pets.

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media.

Dec 14, 202343:19
Joy and Trust in Training with Annie Phenix
Dec 08, 202350:39
Out of Separation Anxiety and Towards Security with Jenni Pfafman

Out of Separation Anxiety and Towards Security with Jenni Pfafman

Have you ever dealt with a dog who experienced separation anxiety? Separation anxiety can present in dogs in myriad behaviors, and this can have a major impact not only on the dog but on the humans caring for those dogs.


In this episode, Libby and Emily dig into this issue with Jenni Pfafman. Jenni is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer with years of experience working in-person and virtually with dogs who deal with separation anxiety. The conversation opens with a case study about a recent SDR rescue pup, and how Jenni walked Emily through the process of managing - and decreasing - the dog’s separation anxiety. In this episode, they also discuss:


  • How to help dogs’ nervous systems relax

  • How to make a decision to use medication for dogs with separation anxiety

  • To crate or not to crate? When to crate a dog for safety vs. avoiding destruction

  • Going slow to go fast

  • Dogs experiencing separation anxiety from other dogs



    For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

    Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

    Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training.

    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/suppor

Dec 08, 202355:13
Rescue is just the beginning
Dec 08, 202335:19
Pooch Parenting with Michelle Stern
Nov 17, 202356:52
Why Humane Education Matters with Deb Matlock

Why Humane Education Matters with Deb Matlock

 We’re kicking off Season 4 with SDR’s education coordinator, Deb Matlock. Deb explains humane education’s focus as one that promotes empathy and compassion; whether it’s about dog training or environmental issues, this way of education indicates a focus on how we connect in a way that develops empathy and compassion.

Deb, Libby and Emily cover:

  • How Humane Education can create a higher quality of life for dogs

  • The Five Freedoms (standards of care for captive animals)

  • The changing cultural standards for dog training

  • How to compassionately introduce better training techniques to misinformed humans

Learn more about Deb Matlock: https://wild-rhythms.com/

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training.

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/suppor

Oct 18, 202357:01
Season 4 Trailer

Season 4 Trailer

Hey listeners, we're back! We have some exciting episodes planned for this season, including interviews with Annie Phenix, Kathy Sdao, and more industry veterans as well as up-and-coming trainers and rescuers. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! And share with your rescue friends to make sure they don't miss it, either.

Oct 10, 202301:30
REPLAY: Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey

REPLAY: Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey

In advance of releasing our much-anticipated Season 4 of the podcast, we're replaying some of our best conversations on Pod to the Rescue. Enjoy, and stay tuned - Season 4 drops on October 4, 2023!

Why are dog behavior problems increasing in recent years? How do changes to their social bonds and environment affect rescue dogs? What does it mean to see our dogs as they really are: captive animals? In this thought-provoking episode, Emily and Libby speak with Kim Brophey about her groundbreaking LEGS model of dog behavior, her new course, “The Dog’s Truth,” and why this information is crucial for shelters, rescues, and adopters.

www.familydogmediation.com

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com 

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by James Ede of Be Heard. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training.

[Breed description handouts coming soon! Check back on our website.]

Sep 21, 202301:03:59
Heavy Petting with Elisheba Fay
Oct 06, 202258:02
Arousal Biting with Ferdie Yau

Arousal Biting with Ferdie Yau

Do you have a dog who is jumping and mouthing a lot? Plays a little too rough? Can’t calm down and uses his mouth as a default behavior? This episode is for you! Emily and Libby interview Ferdie Yau of Behavior Vets about the “Shelter Shorts” video series featuring Chewy, a shelter dog with a big arousal biting problem.

Shelter Shorts from Behavior Vets: 

Part 1 - Arousal Biting Pt 1: https://youtu.be/z0xAFKoOKIo

Part 2 - Arousal Biting Pt 2: https://youtu.be/W0ByjxeHy58

Part 3 - Nosework: https://youtu.be/3JYbtyAiC5g

Part 4 - Cooperative Care: https://youtu.be/mMosZb_3Xto

Part 5 - Play and Impulse Control: https://youtu.be/_NbEeq3nw14

Part 6 - Behavior Training Summary: https://youtu.be/ONl-VAWQHqI

Part 7 - Choosing the Right Reinforcer: https://youtu.be/kYZg0WKpJIs

More about Ferdie: https://behaviorvetsnyc.com/our-team/1421-2/

Arousal with Elisheba Fay: https://www.podtotherescue.com/understanding-arousal.html


For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook

Pod To The Rescue

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by James Ede of Be Heard.

Sep 22, 202201:04:49
Why Should We Train Our Dogs? with Eileen Koval
Sep 08, 202249:57
Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey

Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey

Why are dog behavior problems increasing in recent years? How do changes to their social bonds and environment affect rescue dogs? What does it mean to see our dogs as they really are: captive animals? In this thought-provoking episode, Emily and Libby speak with Kim Brophey about her groundbreaking LEGS model of dog behavior, her new course, “The Dog’s Truth,” and why this information is crucial for shelters, rescues, and adopters.

www.familydogmediation.com

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com 

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue!

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by James Ede of Be Heard. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training.

[Breed description handouts coming soon! Check back on our website.]

Jul 28, 202201:03:59
Happy Cats with Zazie Todd
Jun 29, 202252:11
BONUS EPISODE: Helping your dog through July 4th, Fireworks, and Noise Phobias

BONUS EPISODE: Helping your dog through July 4th, Fireworks, and Noise Phobias

Is your rescue dog afraid of fireworks? Or maybe you have a new dog, and you're not yet sure how they'll react. There's still time to help your dog feel more comfortable this year! Listen now to this re-released episode about noise phobia and the 4th of July. Also applies to fear of thunderstorms and other loud noises that scare your dog.
Jun 22, 202215:22
Long Lines with Tricia Case of Trailblazing Tails
Jun 09, 202238:28
Compassion Fatigue in Shelter and Rescue Workers with Laura Henderson
May 25, 202247:28
Integrating Multi-Dog Households with Dr. Patricia McConnell
May 11, 202201:12:24
Training Basics: Barking
Feb 24, 202235:41
Emily and Libby Answer Listener Questions!
Feb 10, 202242:20
Dr. Christopher Pachel Talks Behavior, Why We Train, Medication, and More
Jan 27, 202201:06:24
Marshall Fire: Disaster and Rescue and Recovery Part 2
Jan 11, 202233:56
Marshall Fire: Disaster Rescue and Recovery Part 1
Jan 06, 202257:37
Training Basics: Leash Training Tips
Dec 09, 202124:42
Puppy Socialization with Eileen Anderson and Marge Rogers

Puppy Socialization with Eileen Anderson and Marge Rogers

Emily and Libby sit down with trainers and behavioral consultants Marge and Eileen about a much-anticipated topic: puppy socialization! Marge and Eileen talk about:

  • The first 12 weeks of a puppy’s life are the "critical window" for socialization 
  • What proper socialization is, and is not
  • Why exposure alone is not socialization 
  • Practical ways to help puppies form positive associations with the world around them
  • What flooding is and why it’s problematic
  • The dilemma of too much vs. too little exposure
  • How rescues and shelters can work with adolescent dogs who missed socialization

This is a wonderful conversation for anyone working with puppies on a regular basis or new adopters.

Dec 04, 202101:03:05
How to Integrate Dogs into Families with Babies and Children
Nov 11, 202101:06:58
Dog Training for Everyone with Miranda Hitchcock
Oct 28, 202101:01:39
Understanding Arousal Will Change Your Dog's Life: Elisheba Fay
Oct 14, 202101:05:28
Tails from the Trenches: Marissa Martino
Sep 30, 202156:09
Tails from the Trenches: Meridith Perry, Part 2
Sep 16, 202139:33
Tails from the Trenches: Meridith Perry, Part 1
Sep 09, 202141:07
Introduction to Enrichment with Sarah Walsh
Aug 26, 202101:01:55
Training Basics: Door Greeting
Aug 19, 202132:13
Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio
Aug 12, 202149:17
There is No Farm - Commitment To Our Dogs
Jul 08, 202142:05
Training Basics: The Fourth of July
Jun 29, 202113:45
Management with Mary Angilly
Jun 24, 202151:09
Training Basics: Food in Training Part 4

Training Basics: Food in Training Part 4

This is the fourth and final episode in the “Food in Training” series. Hooray! We hope you have enjoyed learning how best to employ food in training your furry family member. In this episode, Emily and Libby cover the caveats of food in training. There are ways food can be counterproductive, and in this episode you'll learn all about what not to do when using food in training.

Jun 17, 202124:33
Separation Anxiety with Jackie Johnston

Separation Anxiety with Jackie Johnston

Your dog’s separation anxiety isn’t an unsolvable issue, even if it might feel that way sometimes. In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Jackie Johnston to talk all things separation. They define separation anxiety and how to identify it in your dog, why it’s natural and adaptive, and how we can work to help our dogs feel safe.

Jackie Johnston is a certified separation anxiety trainer with a certificate in training and counseling. She works solely with separation anxiety, and her focused knowledge in this challenging area will be sure to benefit the ways you work with your own dog with this issue.

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

FOLLOW JACKIE ON SOCIAL
http://instagram.com/believeinyourdog/

http://facebook.com/believeinyourdog

https://www.believeinyour.dog

Free Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272516593265257


BLOGS AND PODCASTS

https://malenademartini.com/blog/

https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/blog/

https://www.believeinyour.dog/blog

Julie Naismith’s podcast: https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/podcasts/


BOOKS

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LRPXSRP

BRB: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Right-Back-Overcome-Separation-ebook/dp/B081Y9XFXF

Doggie language: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com


DIY TRAINING PROGRAMS:

Heroes Club (if use this affiliate link, you do not have to wait for Heroes club to open) - https://learn.subthresholdtraining.com/heroes-2021?affiliate=jackiejohnston

Mission Possible: https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/

Jun 10, 202155:47
Training Basics: Food in Training Part 3
Jun 03, 202126:52
Trauma, Decompression, and Going Slow with Dr. Patricia McConnell
May 27, 202154:50
Training Basics: Food In Training Part 2
May 20, 202120:32
Body Language 101 with Emily Tronetti

Body Language 101 with Emily Tronetti

We know you don't want your dog to be stressed. But do you know how to tell when your dog is stressed? Reducing your dog's stress levels can reduce their reactions of fear and anxiety, and one of the best ways to do that is to learn to read your dog's body language.

Emily Tronetti is an animal behavior expert who, in this conversation, gives you invaluable information about how to gauge and manage your dog's health via their body language. She has extensively studied Applied Animal Behavior, Anthro Zoology, and is currently pursing her doctorate at Antioch. (Oh, and she was an SDR Intern back in 2018. Aren't we lucky!)

In this episode, the two Emily's and Libby talk about the major dog signals to pay attention to, the ways we can miss our dog's signals, and integrating your dog's consent into the conversation around petting and hugging. This episode has invaluable information that can support your relationship to your dog.

Emily Tronetti: https://www.coexistence.consulting https://www.facebook.com/Coexistence.Consulting/,
https://www.instagram.com/coexistence.consulting/

Humane Alliance of Rescue Trainers: https://rescuetrainers.org/about/

Fear Free Happy Homes: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/video/dog-body-language-101/

iSpeakDog: iSpeakDog: http://www.ispeakdog.org/

Renée Erdman Free Dog Body Language Course on Thinkific: https://dogknowledge.thinkific.com/courses/dog-body-language

Dogkind Petting Consent Test: https://youtu.be/-hsOlJwMwps

Pod To The Rescue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue

Instagram: @podtotherescue

Twitter: @podtotherescue

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

May 13, 202143:36
Training Basics: Food in Training Part 1
May 06, 202115:20