Good Dogs! ™

Mallory Galatzer-Levy (The Right Paw in Auburn, MA) discusses evaluating puppy personalities in Shikari Vizsla litters to determine best fit for potential owners

Housecall veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sarah Cutler on handling "aggression issues" with dogs, avoid demonizing dogs, who are usually reacting from fear

Carol Borden offers tips on how to stop a dog's frequent barking by changing dog's focus, offering treats, practicing frequently in low key situations

Stephanie Rousseau on shortcomings of flat collars with a leash, slip collars, prong collars and "anti-pull" harnesses, and why she prefers ergonomically perfect Haqihana harness

Carol Borden on what can lead to a service dog "washing out" of her training program, and treating reactive issues to feared objects with "bridging" technique

Stephanie Rousseau ("How to Raise a Puppy: Dog-Centric Approach") on inviting new puppy into your bed, how co-sleeping is normal and healthy for all mammals, how dogs are "social sleepers"

Ethologist Kim Brophey confirms certain dog breeds are genetically inclined toward certain behaviors

Carol Borden explains why the winter holidays are the worst time to bring a puppy into a household, too much social activity when a puppy needs predictable routine, close attention

Carol Borden and Tracie discuss how children can be threatening or distressing for a dog, and how to eliminate risk of dog bites

Carol Borden on acclimating your dog to the vet clinic by getting dog used to being handled, give treats, have positive attitude, and advocate for your dog with staff

Carol Borden on how to handle a dog who is fearful, mitigate his discomfort with whatever frightens him, patiently introducing one piece at a time

Dog trainer Kim Brophey (“The Dog's Truth”) on improving human-canine bond, expectation of each dog

Carol Borden on life-long dream of having their own vet hospital for all their service dogs, which has come true, The Borden Veterinary Hospital at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs

Good Dogs! (08-24-2022) #6112 Carol Borden and Tracie discuss what is physically possible --- and what is humane --- in managing a young puppy's potty needs. They agree that a puppy needs to be taken out every few hours when young and always before and after any activity. They stress the urgency of a puppy's need to get outside to tinkle immediately upon awakening, eating or playing --- and how taking him to the same spot every time and praising him will set him up for a lifetime of success.

How to teach your dog to conduct himself in a polite way when approaching people and/or dogs

Should we allow our dogs more freedom to make choices about what they want to do with or without us?

Carol Borden on clicker training and why it's not a good tool for human-dog communication

Carol Borden and Tracie discuss misconception that dogs be taught to express themselves by pressing speech buttons

Carol Borden (Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs) on winning the Vetty Award, and dedication to preventing suicide in veterans

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on traveling with puppies in your car

Good Dogs! (05-04-2022) #6105: Trainer Julie Forbes (of the video training series "Puppyhood with Julie Forbes") discusses what it requires to be called a dog trainer (not much) and how owners can find a kind yet firm trainer for them and their dogs.

Puppy Series #9: Dog trainer Julie Forbes on how each dog makes an association --- positive or negative --- about places & things based on his personality

Good Dogs! (03-02-2022) #6103: Carol Borden and Tracie talk about how to have your puppy be a good, safe, happy passenger in the car. Without getting car sick!

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on housetraining puppies, why you should not reward them for "going potty"

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on managing a puppy's chewing, making chews available everywhere in house puppy goes

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on figuring out a puppy's individuality, which influences how to interact and teach them effectively

Tracie and Carol Borden talk about the ways people disregard common sense and safety when traveling with dogs in their cars

The moral quandary of wanting "good dogs" yet disregarding their essential dogness in molding responsive, obedient companions

Good Dogs! (12-01-2021) #6097: Tracie talks to Elaine Berg, the founder of Golden Rule Dog Training, who specializes in aggressive dog behavior. Elaine discusses the what/why/how of dogs who show aggression toward people --- what it is, why it happens, how to handle it. She and Tracie also discuss dog aggression towards wildlife and how to avoid and manage those situations.

Carol Borden and Tracie discuss why puppies nip or bite and how to steer them away from this unwanted behavior, and how to raise well-adjusted enjoyable puppy

Carol Borden on teaching your puppy command to either let go of something he has put in his mouth or not pick it up in the first place

Carol Borden on how to manage a puppy's (or any age dog's) enthusiasm when the doorbell rings or people visit to prevent jumping

Good Dogs! (10-06-2021) #6093: Guest co-host Elaine Berg of Golden Rule Dog Training in Evergreen, Colorado, specializes in working with aggressive dogs. She returns to talk about what to do if an aggressive dog comes at you and your dog. She recommends having a small portable umbrella (Totes or any brand) along with your poop bags and leash and describes how to use it to protect yourself and your pooch.

Elaine Berg (Golden Rule Dog Training) on how we misunderstand aggression in managing a dog's behavior

Carol Borden on teaching puppies how to walk properly with and without a leash or harness

Tracie and Carol discuss why a crate is essential for house training

Carol and Tracie bemoan the problem of people showing little regard for the origin of their puppy when they decide to get one, enabling irresponsible breeders and "dog farming."

Good Dogs! (07-21-2021) #6089: Carol Borden's Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs received an enormous honor in being chosen from among numerous nonprofit organziations serving veterans (and not just animal-related services) for their succesful work in suicide prevention. Tracie and Carol talk about how dogs are trained to interrupt a mental/emotional down spiral in their person. They also talk about the definition of a true service dog, and the problem with general misunderstandings of how highly trained these dogs are in their work with their disabled person.

Carol discusses the importance of genetics on any dog's behavior and personality, and how she breeds German Shepherds to be service animals

Carol explains the laws and ethics of what constitutes a true service dog, compared to emotional support animals and therapy dogs

Answering questions about when and how to train diabetic and seizure alert dogs

Carol and Tracie discuss "proper play" with a dog, how it's not okay to bat a dog around the head, the right way to play tug of war, and physically unsafe games