Far Fetched Dog Podcast

Cara and Crystal return after a short break to talk about what it takes to introduce dogs and cats safely. Pulling from some recent personal experience, Crystal also talks about what it took to integrate a bunny and her two pit bulls, and what a professional can do to help.Continue ReadingCohabitating Dogs, Cats, & Sometimes Rabbits!

A continuation from part 1, Crystal and Miranda pick up where they left off, digging into certifications, websites, and methods.

Miranda Hitchcock of Every Dog Behavior & Training, a non-profit aimed at improving access to professional, ethical dog training and behavior support, joins Crystal to talk about finding a trainer to fit your needs and your…Continue ReadingChoosing the Right Dog Trainer for You – Part 1

Cara and Crystal take a little extra time in this double episode to talk about the intertwined topics of muzzles, dog rehabilitation, and what your dog might actually think while passing other dogs on the…Continue ReadingA Convo About Muzzles, Passing Dogs, & Doggie Group Therapy

Why do some dogs lick so much? Can anything be done about it? Cara and Crystal do a quick breakdown on a few reasons dogs lick and what to and not to do to curb excessive licking. Continue ReadingDogs and Licking

So, your dog is reactive and you're really stressing that Dog-To-Dog portion of the test on the Canine Good Citizen. You are not alone. Whether your dog is excited about other dogs or just weary, almost everyone preparing for the CGC wants to know: how do I teach my dog to keep it together when in close proximity with a stranger and their dog? After years of administering the CGC test and preparing aspiring therapy dog teams for the real world of classrooms and hospitals, Crystal has your back on this one. In this episode, she covers where to get started with treating dog reactivity, what classes to look for while preparing for the CGC, and what unsuspecting part of the test fails people the most. Hint: it's not the dog-to-dog portion.Continue ReadingThe Dreaded Dog-To-Dog CGC Test

Crystal and Becca from As The Fur Flies pick up where they left off, covering what you should know about grooming certifications, how to pick a kind, gentle groomer, and more. Continue ReadingDog Grooming Myths – Part 2

Becca Rainwater from As The Fur Flies joins Crystal to talk about all things dog grooming. From preparing your dog for the groomer; to how to get the cut you want; to ear plucking to undercoats, they cover just about everything in this two-part episode. Brace yourselves! There will be anal glands. Continue ReadingDog Grooming Myths

Why is kenneling so important? What kind is best? And what are some of the most common mistakes people make while kennel training? Continue ReadingKennel Questions

Do dogs feel jealous, and what can we do to address those behaviors? Crystal gives some quick tips on teaching your dog that sharing their favorite people can be a good thing.Continue ReadingDog Jealousy

Barking until hoarse, sickness, anxious behavior, and injury can all result from stress in boarding, so how can we prevent it and set our dogs up for success? In this episode, Crystal offers a few ideas on how to prepare your dog for the boarding environment, what to look for in a boarding facility that cares about your dog's well-being, and other options for dogs who don't enjoy the boarding environment. Continue ReadingBoarding Stress & How To Prevent It

This week, Cara and Crystal talk about why dogs dig, how to deter it, and some less destructive activities to quench your dog's thirst for digging.Continue ReadingDigging

In this episode, Cara and Crystal discuss what it really means to ignore unwanted behaviors, what most people are doing wrong, and what type of consequence might be best here when ignoring isn't an option. Continue ReadingDemand Barking

Does your dog act like a Dyson on walks? Crystal and Cara talk about how to prevent your dog from eating stray chicken bones, random poop, and all matter of weird dead things that tempt around the house and outside.Continue ReadingDon’t Eat That

To potty pad or not to potty pad? What's the best way to address accidents? What is the kennel really doing for you? And are little dogs really impossible to potty train? After over fifteen years of helping people potty train every type of dog in every kind of home imaginable, Crystal tackles these questions and so much more with guest and recent tiny puppy adopter, Mary Sweeney-Singleton. Continue ReadingPotty Training

Ouch! Puppy biting can be the most painful stage of raising a dog. How can you curb it? What do you do when your pup goes into gremlin mode? Cara and Crystal tackle this issue in The Dog 10 this week, offering some useful tips and advice on getting through your puppy's terrible twos. Continue ReadingPuppy Biting Tips

We take a few extra minutes on this one to tackle the big behavior of food guarding. How important is managing your dogs and their resources? What obedience command can be super helpful in overcoming resource guarding? And what can a trainer do for you to help?Continue ReadingFood Guarding

Aging impacts how our dogs perceive the world. Wrapping up our theme on dog greetings in this episode, we talk about why some elderly dogs lose some of their social abilities as they get older (especially when it comes to new people in the home), how to maintain and improve their social skills, and how to work around these issues when our dogs need help. Continue ReadingGreetings & Geriatric Dogs

When it comes to jumping, people can be the hardest ones to train. How do we get control of the over-eager human greeter, and how can we prepare our dogs for a person speaking two octaves above normal?Continue ReadingThe Dog 10 – Jumping

Crystal covers how Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and breed restrictions in housing hurt people and dogs, highlighting the racist underpinnings of these policies and diving into their lackluster history of inefficacy when it comes to…Continue ReadingPit Bull Myths – Part 2

Common myths about who pit bulls are, a brief history, and media coverage are all covered in this info-packed episode with a team of experts including former Love-A-Bull President, Lindsey Ortiz, Love-A-Bull Secretary, Kailyn Lavoie, and current president of Love-A-Bull, Sara Stein. Continue ReadingPit Bull Myths – Part 1

A weekly mini dogcast answering YOUR dog behavior questions! Episode 1: Greetings & Barkings! Mily Costello wants to know: How do I stop my dog from barking at the door? In this pilot episode, Crystal…Continue ReadingIntroducing: The Dog Ten

We take a deep dive into how our lifestyles and choices may be feeding the issue, what the world might look like from the reactive dog's perspective, and how breeding and shelter systems also contribute to the problem of leash and dog reactivity.Continue ReadingLeash Reactivity

Author of Rescue Road and The Dog Went Over The Mountain, Peter Zheutlin joins us to talk about braving the open road with dogs. Learn about the most important thing to consider before you leave, what to ask, and what to bring. We'll also talk about how dogs can't always appreciate a good moonrise, but that's okay. We love them anyway. Continue ReadingTravels With Dogs

Dog care expert and boarding facility manager Becca Rainwater joins Crystal for a lengthy conversation about dog boarding, daycare, and everything you need to know before choosing one for your dog. As long-time industry insiders,…Continue ReadingDog Boarding & Daycare Facilities

Losing a dog can be a devastating experience, but there's more to it than one might think. What's the science behind our connection with dogs? How does hospice care for a dog and the process of letting them go intensify the experience? How do we know when to let go? And how can we get through mourning without falling victim to depression? Continue ReadingMourning A Dog

Underwear Chewers and iPad Eaters – Why Dog, Why? Proud destructo dog mom and behavioral therapist, Mindy Mitchell joins Crystal on this episode to talk about why dogs chew, why they target the things they…Continue ReadingDestructo Dogs

Whether you’re looking to integrate a new dog into your home permanently, foster peacefully, or just get through the weekend with Aunt Betty’s 4-legged hell-raiser, this episode on introducing dogs is a must. Continue ReadingDog Intros

Think you’d know what to do if your dog went missing? Think again! Special guest and best-selling author Teresa J. Rhyne joins Crystal on this episode to talk about all the things we do wrong…Continue ReadingFinding A Lost Dog

In this episode: what does "No Kill" really mean? What impact did the pandemic really have on our dogs? Are "high kill" shelters worthy of your help? What does the ideal future of shelters look like? Continue ReadingThe Current State Of Our Shelters

In this episode we answer questions like: Why do dogs eat and smell poop? Is your dog a racist? Do Chihuahuas and other little dogs really think they're big? Oh, and there's some talk about anal glands in honor of Halloween.Continue ReadingFake Dog Facts I Found on the Internet

In Part 2, we're covering how to decipher your own dog's tail language, whether or not your dog is a southpaw, and why they really follow you to the bathroom. Continue ReadingWhy Does My Dog Do That – Part 2

Is human food really bad for dogs? Why do they target underwear, socks, and remote controls for chewing? What's the deal with all the spinning before they poop? Why do their feet smell like Fritos? Can dogs be left or right-pawed? And how do you know what your dog saying with their tail? Continue ReadingWhy Does My Dog Do That? – Part 1

In this episode, Crystal and guest dog trainer Sabrina Salazar talk about what it really means to socialize a dog, what's really happening at dog parks, and how not all puppy classes are created equal. Continue ReadingDog Parks & The Socialization Myth

In this episode, Kailyn Lavoie and Crystal Dunn toss out the myth about how comforting a dog (when they're scared), will reinforce fear. They'll discuss the truth about how dogs experience fear and how we can help them feel safe during fireworks, storms, and even the dreaded fire alarm low battery beep. Continue ReadingThe No-Cuddle Myth -A 4th of July Special

In this episode, Crystal is joined by her own mom, Marielee Weir, to talk about raising kids, raising dogs, and how to avoid unwelcome collisions between the two. Continue ReadingRaising Kids & Dogs

Crystal and guest Jason Dunn chat about their long history of fostering dogs, how foster programs work, and what it means to be a foster in normal times and during a pandemic. Continue ReadingFostering Dogs in the Pandemic

Dog rescue boss and dog trainer Lindsey Ortiz joins Crystal in this episode all about the often confusing world of rescues and shelters. We discuss the differences, pros and cons of adopting from each, and…Continue ReadingShelters & Rescues

We're challenging all things "dominant" and "alpha" to give you the real deal on pack theory and how dogs really view their human family. Continue ReadingAre Dogs Really Pack Animals?

Can oxytocin make you dog-drunk? Are puppies really blank slates that can be molded to fit your family? Can an old dog learn new tricks? What questions should you ask yourself before adopting? And, of course, where the hell should you go to get a dog? We address these questions and how to avoid common mistakes all in one sugar-fueled episode.Continue ReadingThe Best Breed for Families – 2

In part 1 of this episode, Crystal and guest, Jess Wilson, talk about common misconceptions about choosing a dog and why it might be a bad idea to adopt a dog based on breed or appearance.Continue ReadingThe Best Breed for Families