DogLogical: Making Sense of Your Dog's Behavior

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood concepts in behavior... positive reinforcement. It's a term that gets tossed around, misunderstood, and sometimes weaponized through welfare-washing. But the science? It's clear. Reinforcement exists, but it may not mean what you think it means - and especially when you see it being used in marketing! To join my inner Circle, visit www.rplusguardians.comStay in the know on your dog's behavior, follow me on Instagram

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Conor Brady, an animal nutritionist and the founder of Dogs First Ireland. I have been following Conor for the last few years after watching a presentation he gave on the role of nutrition in behavior. During the presentation, he confirmed what I had already researched and my suspicions about the relation of diet to behavior - so, of course, I wanted to know more! Conor's commitment (and no-nonsense approach) to busting myths about dog nutrition makes the topic far more digestible (pun intended)! Conor is someone that I trust not only to guide my clients through their own diet issues but also the person I trust with my own dog's health. I hope this episode brings more clarity to your search in diet options for your dog. NOTE: No one should feel shame about what they feed their dog. This episode's advice does not replace speaking to a nutritionist directly about your dog's diet. If you would like to consult Conor, he supplies free resources and very reasonably priced webinars and consultations on his website: https://dogsfirst.ie/ He also has published a book called Feeding Dogs that you can purchase HERE For more information about R+Guardians, visit www.rplusdogs.com FOLLOW me on Instagram

Brand new episodes are coming. Get ready for some changes to the format and topics. DogLogical is back and better!

In this episode, Renee chats with Alexis Devine about multi-dog households, the emotional challenges of being a modern dog guardian, how she is helping to shape the future of canine communication and, of course... her new book! Find us here on Instagram And for the link to join Resolving Reactivity click HERE About our guest: Alexis Devine is an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Seattle, Washington. A longtime creator of wearable art before her sheepadoodle Bunny, known as "What About Bunny" on social media became an internet sensation in the fall of 2020. Videos of her communicating with assistive technology from FluentPet went viral. Bunny now has over one hundred buttons individually programmed with various words that she uses to communicate needs, wants, and even express when she is in pain. She is part of an ongoing canine cognition research study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. These days Alexis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear Free Certified professional. Her goal is to further our understanding of the power of connection and importance of empathy, meeting her dogs where they are and understanding them on their terms to facilitate trust and promote an environment that supports them as the incredible creatures they are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

In this episode Kassie and I discuss what dog pros are really saying when they tell you to stop walking your dog! We dive into why walks might be doing more harm than good to your dog (even if they aren't reactive). We also give you some alternatives of things that you can do with your dogs to help me their biological needs. Please let us know what you think about this episode by leaving us a review! If you would like to work with us check out our website! www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

This time, we're discussing BREEDS! We discuss Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and why BSL can be very problematic. We also chat about the recent social media trend of dog breed recommendations and how they can be detrimental and offer a different perspective when it comes to choosing your next dog. The article Renee referenced can be found here: https://www.newsweek.com/dog-trainers-advice-breeds-first-time-owners-should-avoid-sparks-debate-1766345 Join in on the conversation and let us know how you feel about this topic. You can do so by tagging us on Instagram www.instagram.com/r.plus.dogs If you would like to work with us, you can find this information on how to do so on our website www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss the dreaded word... obedience! We will talk about what the term means to us and what place it can have in the welfare-based care of our dogs. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com If you enjoy the podcast leave us a review - or tell us directly by messaging us on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss ideas for your dogs first few weeks home with you. The principles discussed in this episode could be applied to a new puppy or a freshly adopted dog joining the family. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for this episode where we chat with Simone Mueller, MA, a certified dog trainer and dog behavior consultant (ATN) from Germany who specializes in force-free anti-predation training!  Simone is the author of the two books, Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together” and “Rocket Recall”. She is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE). You can follow Simone's work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining And to learn more about Simone and what she does visit: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com To work with Renee visit www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for this episode where we chat with Erin Marion from Down to Earth Dog Lady about blind, deaf and blind/deaf dogs. This conversation is full of some great points on what its like caring for, living with and training disabled dog and, of course, we bust some myths along the way too! Erin says "I have over eleven years of experience working with dogs. I am a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), and a Karen Pryor clicker training partner. I absolutely love bringing dogs and their guardians together using the power of positive reinforcement-based training. I love all dogs and all aspects of working with dogs. I have worked in many dog-related areas - large vet hospitals, daycare facilities, feed stores, dog training academies and rescues. Throughout the last 10 years, I have gained a wide range of knowledge about dog behavior, health, emotional care, training, and nutrition. In 2018 I fostered my first deaf and blind dog. After learning how to care for a dog with special needs, I knew that it was what I wanted to truly wanted to focus my career on. I currently have fostered multiple deaf and/or blind dogs and have one of my own (Darla). I also have a fully blind rough coat collie." You can find Erin at https://www.instagram.com/downtoearthdoglady To find out more about working with me visit www.rplusdogs.com Remember to subscribe, share and leave a review if you like what you hear! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me as we discuss our feelings about dog training tools! We include our favorite tools, tips and how we use them. The name of Lycan's harness is a TrueLove and you can find that harness and my other preferred training tools here. Also, we are trying out a new, conversational-type format to help you get to know us a little more. Let us know what you think of this new format! The details on how to work with me can be found on my website: www.rplusdogs.com If you like our podcast please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts - or just let us know on social media by tagging us! @doglogical.podcat @r.plus.dogs @kard1954 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for a conversation on cooperative care grooming with Tara from Zen Dog! In this episode, we cover hot topics, give you tips and dispel some myths about grooming. Tara also gives her advice on how to find a good groomer and advice on how to tell if your dog is unhappy being groomed - plus what you can do about it! About Tara: Tara is a certified trainer and former groomer specialising in cooperative care for dog grooming. Her program, The Fearless Grooming Program, helps dog guardians to train their dogs to cooperate for grooming. It doesn't matter if you groom your own dog or if they go to a groomer. This program will teach you how to prepare your dog to have a more positive grooming experience. Check out her Instagram account zendog.fearlessgrooming to learn about the Fearless Grooming Program. Tara resides in the midwest of the United States with her partner, a cat and two dogs, Stella the Siberian Husky and Luna the Chinese Crested Powderpuff. Follow us on Instagram too! If you are looking to work with Renee you can find her services here: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

If you haven't heard Part One of this Two-Part episode, check out Part One which covers barking inside the house. This episode (Part Two) covers barking outside, namely in the yard or outdoor space. We hope to give you some insight into why dogs bark and how you can help them. Find us on Instagram and Facebook If you like our podcast leave us a review on Itunes. If you have an idea for the show or want to be on the show get in touch at www.rplusdogs.com If you want to work with Renee, you can get in touch on her website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

In this two-part episode, join Kassie and me while we break down why your dog may be barking! Part One covers barking inside the house, while Part Two covers outside, namely in the yard. We hope to give you some insight into why dogs bark and how you can help them. And just because we are super nice we have released both episodes together so no waiting for Part Two! Find us on Instagram and Facebook If you like our podcast leave us a review on Itunes. If you have an idea for the show or want to be on the show get in touch at www.rplusdogs.com If you want to work with Renee, you can get in touch on her website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

We are back! And I now have a fabulous co-host: my friend and colleague Kassie Dickson! Kassie is also a certified trainer and qualified behavior consultant who is committed to using only ethical methods. Kassie works both in the shelter world and privately with clients, so she certainly has a lot to offer, and I am SO excited to have her join me! For our first episode, we are discussing food motivation. We cover what it is, why it's important and a range of thoughts about how you can help improve your dog's interest. For more information about how to work with me virtually, visit my website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Part 2 of our chat with Brie Blakeman from Noble Woof Dog Training on fear and puppies. In this episode, we discuss common scenarios puppies encounter in relation to fear and wrap up our conversation. You can find Brie by searching Noble Woof Dog Training on Facebook, Instagram or by doing an internet search. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Continual professional growth is a part of being a dog trainer, but what happens when your growth occurs on a public scale... and within an unregulated industry where emotions run high? Matt Beisner (The Zen Dog and Dog Impossible) talks to me about what it feels like to be a person seeking positive change for not only themselves and dogs but also for the dog industry as a whole. You can find Matt on social media here: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Also mentioned: The LIMA Beings Photo credit: Scott Witter To find out more about or work with Renee you can go to rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Bob from Unity Training & Behaviour joins me to talk about how to find your next dog training professional and the pitfalls that come along with that process. Bob Siemens is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. He is the Vice President of the Alberta Force Free Alliance. He offers professional dog training and behaviour modification services in Airdrie, Calgary, and surrounding areas in Alberta. He is committed to providing the most up-to-date, humane, and ethical animal training possible. As part of Unity Training and Behaviour services, he strives to provide services that are based on kindness, compassion, and understanding. He endeavours to establish a symbiotic relationship between the dogs and their owners while being transparent with training methods. You can find Bob on Instagram and Facebook by searching for Unity Training & Behaviour. To find out more about or work with Renee you can go to rplusdogs.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

From armed forces to force free. Join Richard from The Domesticated Dog and I as we discuss his journey to becoming a dog professional and high-drive dog dad. You can find Richard on Facebook and Instagram by searching for The Domesticated Dog. If you have enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share with a friend. Help spread that positive reinforcement around! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Does language matter when it comes to dogs? Join Mandy from @woofcultr and I for a discussion on why the terms we use when it comes to the relationships we have with dogs and how we train them. We also discuss how some words which are associated with positive reinforcement can get hijacked and twisted leaving the unsuspecting dog lover confused and misguided when searching for a professional to work with. If you are looking for your next dog professional - you are in luck! Check out www.rplusdogs.com to find out more about the virtual training services I offer! And if you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience - and spread more of that positive reinforcement around! We love hearing your thoughts, especially is you like what you hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Empathy, sympathy and compassion help us to be better humans, but when is caring too much dangerous for your mental health? Dr. Kerry Schwanz a professor of psychology with an expertise in compassion fatigue joins Renee for a chat on what CF is, how you can spot it and what you can do about it. To reach Dr Kerry you can message Renee at renee@rplusdogs.com or on Instagram @r.plus.dogs If you would like more information about how to help or be a part of the CF research you can find Dr Kerry by searching Kerry Schwanz on Facebook or also by messaging Renee **If you believe you might be suffering with CF, please contact your current medical health care provider as soon as possible. Here are some additional resources: www.proqol.org/Home_Page.php and www.compassionfatigue.org Do not wait to reach out, there is help available for you. Tell someone, even a friend. Start the conversation. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend. Maybe your compassion care buddy! And if you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience. Spread that positive reinforcement around! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

** Trigger Warning **  We discuss child and animal abuse in this episode. Sasha joins us to give real-life insight into exactly what it is like to be the guardian of a big, strong dog like her Boerboel Dave in a world where you are judged by stereotypes. Alongside this, we dive into how Sasha turned her training journey around from someone who used punishment and intimidation a strong advocate for force/free methods. Sasha also openly discusses her childhood and how it shaped her vision of what she thought love and caring was, only to realize that especially when it came to her dogs she was ultimately doing far more harm than good. You can find Sasha and her boys on Instagram at @therealdavidgrowl and @hugo_the_hooligan The rescue Sasha mentions is @projectunderdogrescue For more information about Renee from R+Dogs, the podcast or to be on the podcast, please visit www.rplusdogs.com Also, if you feel you would like more information about anything on this podcast, feel free to DM me at @r.plus.dogs or email at renee@rplusdogs.com Don't forget, if you have liked listening to this episode or any other episode - share it with a friend and leave us a review so more people can find us! Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Thinking about adding another dog to your family? In this episode I provide guidance on just that! www.rplusdogs.com If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience - and spread more of that positive reinforcement around! We love hearing your thoughts, especially is you like what you hear.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Beth Berkobien from Rehab Your Rescue joins us to help provide fantastic advice on separation anxiety. Beth is a SA Pro certified professional who not only provides guidance to her clients, but who has also handled severe separation anxiety in her own dogs. If you ever wondered about separation anxiety or are unsure what is good advice, this is the episode for you! Beth can be found on social media by searching Rehab Your Rescue. If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Rachel Forday from Dog at Heart joins us for a discussion on her journey from Singapore dog rescue volunteer to Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate. Rachel dishes about how she met and fell in love with Dave, the street dog that no one seemed to want and how that led her starting her own business Dog at Heart. We also discuss rescue dogs, the power of positive reinforcement methods and how to deal with internet trolls. You can find Rachel by searching "Dog at Heart" on social media and more about Dave by looking up Dave_the_d0gg0 on Instagram. [For more information about me visit www.rplusdogs.com] If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Kayla from The Toby Project joins us to talk about what it's like being the guardian of a dog who is just trying to find his way in a human world. Toby was marked for euthanasia at the shelter, but having already fallen in love with him Kayla knew she couldn't let that happen. We talk about the effects caring for a reactive dog has on your life and your mental health as well as the link between positive reinforcement and serious behavior concerns. You can find The Toby Project on Instagram at the_toby_project. Also check out Ruff Readers on the Barkk app: https://barkk.app/ruffreaders/ If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Dr Marlena Ryba, a professor of clinical psychology, joins me to discuss her rescue dog Harold who was returned 3 times to the shelter before finding his forever home with Dr Marlena. Harold came with a bite history, a scarlet letter in the dog world, but by utilizing her professional understanding of human behavior modification Dr Marlena was able to help Harold move past his history towards a brighter future. Join us for a discussion on the parallels of human/dog behavior and how we are more like than we think! You can find more about Harold on his Instagram account @haroldthesuperhero If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Sian from Whatever the Weather gets candid about her journey as a crossover trainer. In Sian's case she was a balanced trainer who abandoned punishment for positive reinforcement only. Along with Sian's story we discuss how we as humans feel about the mistakes we make when training our animals and how to move beyond them. You can find Sian on Instagram at @whatevertheweatheranimals [www.rplusdogs.com] If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Taylor from Bindi's Bucket List joins us for an enlightening conversation about canine enrichment as well as dog rescue, food choices and welfare. And of course we discussed Taylor's inspiration: her girls Bindi and Rosie! We covered a lot in this episode so we can't wait for you to get in there with us. Find more on Instagram @bindisbucketlist or www.bindisbucketlist.com If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Beth from Enriching Paws and I discussed enrichment, but we also branched out into so many other areas of dogdom too, like our mutual experiences in veterinary medicine, our first puppy raising experiences (yikes!) and the best way to cut a carrot. Of course we dropped some truth bombs along the way! Be a fly on the wall for what felt like two ol' good friends just getting together talking about the subject they love most: dogs! Remember: if you loved this episode share it with a friend and leave us a review! [www.rplusdogs.com] If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

Come on a decompression walk (or sniffari) with me and my dogs in the woods. We will discuss the aim of a decompression walk, what one feels and looks like and tips for ensuring both you and your dogs have a great one! www.rplusdogs.com If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

In this episode we talk to Jennie about her, Spot On, her animals and enrichment ideas. Jennie shares her favourite enrichment toys and ways to incorporate enrichment at home. You can find Jennie on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Spot On Enrichment and Training 101" The toys noted in the podcast are by: Busy Noses If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

In this episode we will talk about the best essential dog training tools for helping to keep your dog comfortable and well managed outside of the home. These are the items which every dog guardian should have when first starting out or to help improve a dog's overall welfare. Join me to learn what my top 5 dog training tools are and how to pick them. ** If you would like to ask a question and be featured on our podcast use this link: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

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