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An open discussion based on experience and knowledge to assist with the understanding of an animals perception of reality.

David Kurlander


    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 62 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from The Pack Animal Podcast

    Satisfaction Through Instinct

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023


    This episode we talk about how natural instincts can provide your dog with a deep level of satisfaction and how by doing so, can have a tremendous therapeutic effect on your dogs anxiety and fears. Join me while I break down the components of the hunting mentality and understand your dogs internal desires. www.SteadyWindDog.com If you like what you hear and want to help support the future of, The Pack Animal Podcast, please consider supporting us by making a contribution as little as a dollar a month on our Patreon page. www.Patreon.com/ThePackAnimalPodcast

    Tanka & Finding Home, Author MJ Sloan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023


    This episode, we have on Author, MJ Sloan to talk about her book ‘Tanka; Stories of Life, Love and Loss with that one special dog' and to introduce her brand new book ‘Finding Home; One dogs search for family. For more information about this Author please visit her Facebook page: Click HERE for Facebook link or follow the web address below. https://www.facebook.com/julie.sloan.98 To purchase these books please follow the Amazon link below: Simply CLICK HERE to link to Amazon or follow the web address below. https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AMJ+Sloan&s=relevancerank&text=MJ+Sloan&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

    Anxiety and Desire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023


    I'm back after a long transition process and with an all new episode to kick this off in the right direction. In this Episode we talk briefly about how not fulfilling your dogs natural desire could be a lead cause of anxiety. If you would like to help support future episodes of The Pack Animal Podcast, please make a monthly donation on my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ThePackAnimalPodcast

    Paws 4 People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022


    Founder of Paws 4 people, Kyria Henry Whisenhunt, joins us on The Pack Animal Podcast to talk about her amazing foundation and how they are reshaping lives through service dogs.To find out more information about Paws 4 People or have questions about how you can help, please visit; https://www.paws4people.org/ or email them at; info@paws4people.orgDonation; https://www.paws4people.org/donate-today/ Social Media; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube

    The Fox Red Labrador Retriever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022


    This episode we have on, professional trainer, breeder and owner of Kyle's puppy finishing school, Kyle Chaharyn to discuss his life long passion and dedication to Fox Red Labrador Retriever. Early history shows that the Labrador Retriever, which was originally a black dog with white coloration, had been selectively breed over time to create the three solid color variations we have come to know today as the black, yellow and chocolate Labrador. However, the rarely seen color of the Fox Red variation has a deeper history many don't know about. Kyle's website link below; http://www.caninefinishingschool.com/

    Prairie ecology and forest management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022


    Today we have on the show Matt Aldrovandi, area forester with the Tennessee division of forestry, to discuss Prairie ecology and good forest management practices to help us keep the beautiful terrain we enjoy seeing and a strong and healthy population of wild birds for our future. In this episode we touch on which plant life we can cultivate to create a viable and healthy source for game birds and which plants to avoid that may be dangerous for our furry companions. https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests.html

    Animal Communication, Is there more than meets the eye?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022


    This episode we have on special guest, Animal Communicator and Artist, Karen Miura, founder of Whispers from Animals, to talk about how we can connect on a deeper and emotional level with our furry loved ones. Here are some links to help you connect with Karen, www.WhispersFromAnimals.com WhispersFromAnimals@Gmail.com

    Remote Trainers Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022


    Of course, with every device I always say you don't NEED them but they certainly can come in handy in an emergency and they certainly can make the specific processes of training easier. Many people have their various collar conditioning methods, I'm sure you can do a quick search on the internet and find that there are literally thousands of results. and all of them are not unique in any way. They can absolutely be lumped in categories and always follow the same methods of pressure to do what is asked. We had an overwhelming positive response to my previous episode, Stimulation Collars with guest Steve Snell, owner of Gun Dog Supply. However, there were a few concerns from listeners that simply need more clarification. www.SteadyWindDog.com www.GunDogSupply.com Through the Eyes of a Canine, by David J. Kurlander now available on amazon

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    Stimulation Collars with Steve Snell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022


    This episode we have on Steve Snell, Avid Upland and Water fowl hunter and owner of Gun Dog Supply, to discuss the advantages of using remote stimulation devices. We discuss the differences between the variety of devices available today, answer questions for those who many not understand the purpose of their use, and break the negative stigma behind such devices. Links below; www.GunDogSupply.com www.SteadyWindDog.com

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    It's Q&A Time, December, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021


    I really wanted to dedicate this episode to answering some questions from my listeners. I posted on the social media platforms asking if anyone had any questions or concerns that they would like me to address on this episode and the response was overwhelming. I selected a few questions that I would like to address on todays episode. However, if you are listening and I didn't have a chance to address your question today, please rest assure that I have reserved your messages and will be addressing your questions on a future episode. So stay tuned. With that said, many of the questions and concerns that I received had a commonality. This is actually something you will hear me say every time. Even though every situation I read was unique in their own way, they seemed to fall into the category of confusion, on both sides (human and dog) Links below; Through the Eyes of a Canine, by David J Kurlander, Available on Amazon.com www.SteadyWindDog.com www.ThePackAnimalPodcast.com

    A Deeper Level of Understanding Your Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021


    I know in my very first episode I talk about what anthropomorphism is but with many recent questions arising after the release of my new book, Through the Eyes of a Canine, I decided that this episode should dive deeper into the psychology of this topic and discuss how anthropomorphism has it's advantages and disadvantages. THROUGH THE EYES OF A CANINE, by David J Kurlander, Now Available on Amazon.com www.SteadyWindDog.com www.ThePackAnimalPodcast.com

    Dog Law in Norway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021


    This episode strikes me deep in the soul. Featuring special guest, Artist, dog lover and dog life advocate Lise Ellingsen. We discuss the current state of Norway's dog laws and the actions that are in progress to change them for the better. Norway holds a very personal meaning to me as my blood linage runs deep and distant. My family and I still to this day hold true to our traditions and celebrate our Norwegian culture. However, something was brought to my attention recently about how the dog laws have evolved in this beautiful country. If you would like more information about this topic and to share your voice in support of the re-development of Norway's Dog Laws or show support for the individuals whom are currently fighting for their furry family members life, please visit the links below: Link to where you can send suggestions to the new dog law: https://www-regjeringen-no.translate.goog/no/dokumentarkiv/regjeringen-solberg/aktuelt-regjeringen-solberg/lmd/nyheter/2021/sept-21/offentlig-horing-av-endringer-i-hundeloven/id2869718/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nyhetsvarsel20210901&fbclid=IwAR25GuZQKsUGZNs2y9A1GZqs1lXFjJmg0m5FswZUVkoaqJEj-etCvxTQbaU&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=nui NOAHs suggestion for a better law, step by step: https://www-dyrsrettigheter-no.translate.goog/rettsvern/noahs-innspill-til-gjennomgang-av-hundeloven/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=nui Link for the petition I created for an international audience: https://www.change.org/all_dogs_matter Link to Teddy, the small dog: Fundraising page: https://www-spleis-no.translate.goog/project/168543?fbclid=IwAR2i3XrM1EMj7SK6dxsf6RyT9huaXcQq7Btu5DyzysutKS2gKbzzsEJc_PY&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=nui Specific description of the case by my petition: https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-norwegian-government-stop-killing-family-dogs-now/u/29808700  Link to Luk, the Alaskan Husky:  Fundraising page: https://www-spleis-no.translate.goog/project/181623?fbclid=IwAR0MsuJnDO5OHR7OY2Ic9c9khbwXv4oLvwr3zeZ0xoN7nuxWwM1wcFSUaHs&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=nui Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647597766635550/permalink/722414182487241 The four innocent Pyrenees dogs  Fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-hundene-leve?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B5806-thank-you-ask-share Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1294383804329797

    Micromanagement Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021


    Micromanaging your dog throughout the day is not only completely natural but absolutely necessary for your dogs understanding of structure. Implementing these practices can provide you with moments of relief throughout your already hectic day, as well as, help settle any anxiety your dog may have. The consistency of the day will help you to find more time to do the things you want or ‘have to do' such as work, schooling, or recreational activities with the family. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY OF, Through The Eyes of a Canine, by David J Kurlander, on Amazon.com Link Below; https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Canine-perception-understanding/dp/1737218712/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=38VPBN01EF37P&keywords=david+kurlander+in+books&qid=1637764948&qsid=132-3472236-8064928&sprefix=david+kur%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3&sres=1737218712%2C1101885688%2C0062976583%2C0300234546%2C150113597X%2C1982115858%2C0262032139%2C0525559477%2C0063046598%2C1982139137%2C1250238447%2C1637581114%2CB087ZXSPGJ%2CB08DMVCQNL&srpt=ABIS_BOOK

    Country Music Artist Allison Asarch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021


    This episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with, up and coming Country Music Artist Allison Asarch. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Allison discovered her love for music at a young age. As a child, she would perform at her grandparents' annual Christmas talent show, but it wasn't until she reached 4th grade that she knew she wanted to make a career out it. In 2018, Allison moved to Nashville, Tennessee to start chasing her dreams. When the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, she seized the opportunity to start recording and releasing her own music. In September 2020, she released her first single called Taylor Made. That same month, she appeared on the Netflix Original show “Sing On!” where she took first place and won over $42,000. She followed up with her second single, The One, in November and released Sippin' on Somethin' in February of 2021. Her latest singles, Summer Style, Cotton Dress and Neon Nobody are now available on all streaming platforms. Be sure to look out for her NEW SINGLE, this Friday, November 19th, 2021, called, ‘Want Me Like You Want To' you can find Allison Asarch @: https://allisonasarch.com/home https://www.facebook.com/allisonasarchofficial https://www.instagram.com/allisonasarchofficial/

    Through the Eyes of a Canine, the book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021


    The human-canine story is the greatest love story that has ever existed. But too often we look at things only from our own perspective and impose unrealistic expectations on our canine companions. In Through the Eyes of a Canine, animal behavior specialist David J Kurlander takes us on a journey through history, science, biology, animal behavior, quantum theory, and personal development to illustrate exactly how we can shift our way of seeing things and learn to perceive the world as they do. Based on decades of work with more than 150,000 dogs and years observing wild canines, Kurlander offers real-world examples, practical suggestions, and exercises you can implement immediately. As you open your mind to this new way of relating to your furry family member, you will begin to recognize how developing a relationship of reciprocity and mutuality with the dogs in your life can create a harmonious pack, and even change the world. This return episode introduces my new book, Through the Eyes of a Canine, and is why I have been so preoccupied for so many months. My focus was un-waivered to provide you, the reader, with the best of my research and experience. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed writing it. AVALIABLE WORLD WIDE NOW ON AMAZON. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737218712/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=through+the+eyes+of+a+canine+david+kurlander&qid=1634296829&sr=8-2

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    Pack Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021


    Here's a short episode to assist you in deciphering the difference between pack acceptance or dogs that just don't get along. What we see on the surface may not translate what is occurring inside the mind. www.SteadyWindDog.com www.ThePackAnimalPodcast.com Be sure to also SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEecrldKI6dpdxzfny79pPg

    Unveiling The Mystery Of Housebreaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021


    Nothing can be more daunting than housebreaking a puppy. In this episode, we discuss the logic behind routines and provide a solid initial approach toward achieving your goals. For comprehensive one-on-one Behavior consultations, please visit us at Steady Wind, LLC: www.SteadyWindDog.com To help support the future efforts toward the development of new quality podcast episodes, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ThePackAnimalPodcast And please feel free to browse The Pack Animal Podcast website for exciting news and events: www.ThePackAnimalPodcast.com

    Bringing Home Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021


    Bringing home a new human addition to the pack can be very exciting and scary all at the same time. Especially if you have a dog in your pack that is a little resistant to newcomers, has a very high predatory inclination, or has a wildly hyper and intrusive yet friendly personality. In this episode, we discuss a few ways to ease this transition with new expectations and routines. If you seek further assistance with a situation such as the one discussed in this episode and wish to schedule a live, one-on-one virtual lesson with me, please follow the link below. I am currently providing my services to over 43 countries around the world. https://steadywinddog.com/virtual-behavior-consultations

    Zoonosis and Virus Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020


    There is a lot of controversy, misleading information, and conflicting theories about how viruses such as COVID-19 affects our furry family members or if it can be carried and spread by them. This is a topic that comes up many times during my behavior consultations as well as listener emails and social media messages. In this episode, we will have an educated discussion with returning guest Dr. Christos Suriano, on how viruses behave and if our furry family members are safe and sound. Here are some links to research papers that back up our discussion; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20097-0 https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19/sars-cov-2-animals-including-pets https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6494/1016.abstract https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2334-5 https://jvi.asm.org/content/94/15/e00831-20 https://www.pnas.org/content/117/42/26382.abstract https://academic.oup.com/mbe/article/37/9/2706/5870838 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.14.250928v1.abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7306203/ https://www.maplespub.com/article/Coronavirus-SARS-CoV-2-COVID-19-and-Companion-Animal-Pets

    What Effects The Outcome Of Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020


    Canine psychology is vast, to say the least, and there are many different approaches one can take toward addressing issues. However, not all “bad” behavior is truly bad in the sense of deliberate intentions. It may simply be a misunderstanding due to confusion on both parts. Confusion equals insecurities. www.SteadyWindDog.com

    Nutrition Basics, Raw vs Dry (1st of The Nurition Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020


    For the dog owner, there is nothing more frustrating and perplexing than the canine diet. There are countless choices of brands on the market and conflicting advice to what is good and bad. Choosing the right food for your dog can be daunting. There are so many factors to be considered before selecting a diet that will help your pup reach his or her full potential in life. Breed, size, age, health, activity levels, etc… Proper nutrition is not only for the healthy longevity of your dog. It can give your dog a happy and full life both mentally and physically. Here are some informative links; https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/feed-my-dog-raw-food-or-dog-kibble/ https://vet.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/raw_meat_diets_memo.pdf https://m.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_contrasting_grain_based_and_meat_based_diets https://m.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_grain-based_dog_food https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-to-feed-the-senior-dog/

    Hunting, Conservation and Family Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020


    I, among many other like-minded people, on occasion experience a terrible out lash of hate from specific groups and individuals just because I believe in hunting as a sustainable part of my life and vital to my family’s values. This episode is not meant to convert the vegetarian to carnivore, but to serve the purpose of developing clarity for those who open their minds to another perspective of life.In this episode, to help give insight to how and why hunting family values are supportive and beneficial is creator and host of The Bird Dog Babe Podcast, Courtney Bastian. Below is a link to The Bird Dog Babe Podcast’s Website; http://thebirddogbabe.com/

    Motivation, How We Can Find Our Full Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020


    During my life long journey as a liaison between human and canine, I have learned that connecting two alike souls, whom perhaps walk a different path in life, involves patience, understanding, mindfulness, and most of all self-awareness. People from all walks of life, from every corner of the world have reached out to me to help them gain a deep understanding of their dogs to remedy issues regarding behavior. Upon embarking on our journey we discover that these so called issues are just outcry’s of desperation, frustration and misunderstanding of needs. Together, both hand-in-hand we uncover both man and canine’s inner potential of boundless possibilities. Only in harmony will we find lasting solutions and peace of mind. For more information about Michael; www.michaelarterberry.com www.shakethedirtexperience.com www.youthvoicescenter.org Michael can also be found on social media; www.facebook.com/michael.arterberry www.linkedin.com/michaelarterberry

    Addressing The Hunting Mentality, May 2020 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020


    I have recently received an influx of emails and Facebook messages regarding behavior issues. More so than normal. I have reviewed all of the messages and found that there was a commonality among them. So, for this episode, I would love to address these questions as a whole. Most of these questions are coming from active hunters, hunting breeds, and working breeds and working breed mixes.

    The True Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020


    Throughout my years as an Animal Behavior Specialists, when addressing aggressive behaviors, one particular situation that stands out among them all is the internal struggle for hierarchy within the pack. Male to male fighting, female to male fighting, and in my experience, the worst of them all is the female to female battle of dominance. For this episode, Let’s focus on the female to female structural dynamics.

    COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020


    A spark of hope fills the air with the updates on the coronavirus treatments moving forward. Yet, still, we are confined to our homes and doing the best we can to help prevent the spread of this nasty pandemic. There has been an overwhelming amount of people that have reached out to me in the past few weeks with questions and situations that are cropping up as time goes by in quarantine isolation.

    Puppy Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020


    Raising a puppy can be the greatest experience of your life but this does not typically come easily. Developing together is no short of astounding. Build the blocks of life, side-by-side, as each experience presents itself to this beautiful new soul. The first raindrop to kiss his or her nose, the smell of a tasty new treat, the sound of the raging wind of a spring storm, and the frightening unpredictable movement of a paper bag as you unload your groceries after an afternoon of food shopping. All of these experiences of life are new and exciting and terrifying all at the same time, not only for your puppy but you as well as you.

    Overcoming Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020


    Fear has many faces and more often than not, wildly misunderstood. Not all fear is negative. In fact most dogs exhibit fear based off of a natural instinct called survival. Unfortunately, these behaviors are commonly misdiagnosed as abuse and treated as such with anthropomorphic treatment such as coddling, which enables the dog's negative behavior through justification, creates an insecurity in the structure and inflames their anxiety.

    Dog Parks, Perilous or Precious

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020


    Dog parks have become more and more on the minds of dog owners. The conflicting opinions leave dog owners wondering if these are the right choices for their furry family members. Are they truly beneficial to your dog or is this just another anthropomorphic human projection of how we think they feel.

    COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020


    With the COVID 19 virus spreading rapidly throughout the world. We find ourselves confined to our homes in quarantine and unsure of what to do or what to expect. Sure, walking your dog and playing with the ball in the confines of your backyard is a great way to burn off some energy and pass some time, but does that truly address behavior issues? What are some of the issues that may result from this sudden change in routine? Now we have all the time in the world, so let’s make the best of this.

    GPS Devices with Special Guest Steve Snell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020


    Our modern times have brought us new and efficient ways to work our dogs in the field. One worthwhile mention are GPS collar devices. Join us on this episode with Owner of gundogsupply.com Steve Snell as we discuss the game-changing GPS devices and what options they bring to the training table.

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    The Breed Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020


    What is a breed standard? This question may spark debate among breeders and kennel clubs around the world. Are these standards necessary to the preservation of the breed or is this just elaborate pageant show set up to increase the monetary value of your dog. This episode we discuss this topic with world-renown professional breeder and owner of Loretta Labradors, Juan Carbonell.

    Workin' Bird Dogs with Guest Nick Adair of Gun Dog it Yourself Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020


    Training your hunting dog is not as difficult as many may think. You don’t even have to hunt to enact the drive of your dog. However, your dog’s genetics crave the time in the field. Join us on this episode with guest and host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, Nick Adair, as we discuss the bird dog for the everyday recreational hunter. Have a listen to, Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, available on all your favorite podcast hosting apps. www.gundogityourself.com

    CBD, Changing The Future Outcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020


    For some reason, whether its regulatory issues or big pharma conspiracies. CBD has been kept in the shadows away from the public for as long as we know. Today CBD is federally legal in the united states and now widely used. However, there are no regulatory guidelines in place to ensure quality or content. One company saw this tragedy and decide to invest massive time and resources to not only ensure that people are getting a safe, quality product but enabling people and canines alike to treat major aliments and lead full, happy and pain free lives. To purchase this product and help support Animal Behavior Research and The Pack Animal Podcast please visit my CTFO Link: https://dkurlander.myctfo.com/ Link to articles mentioned in the podcast: ~ Texas Medical Center (TMC.edu) https://www.tmc.edu/news/2018/06/treating-epilepsy-with-cbd-oil/ ~ NBC news, Cannabis researcher pioneer hope latest discovery is not overlooked, again.. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/cannabis-research-pioneer-hopes-latest-discovery-not-overlooked-again-n1059116

    The Brew Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020


    Join us on this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast as we interview Aaron Browne, Owner and Master Brewer of Cousins Ale Works in Wappingers Falls, New York as we discuss Beer and Brew Dogs. https://www.facebook.com/cousinsaleworks/ https://www.cousinsales.com/

    The Lost Dog with Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020


    What would you do if your dog escaped the confines of your property or slipped the leash on a recreational hike through the forest? Join us as we discuss the dos and don'ts of high flight risk dogs with special guest Nicole Asher, Founder of Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery. https://www.buddhadogrescueandrecovery.com/

    Special Guest, Country Music Singer/ Songwriter Bucky Covington

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019


    Special Guest, Country Music’s Singer/Songwriter, former American Idol contestant, and fellow Dog lover, Bucky Covington… shares his story about his best friend and travel companion Slim. After American Idol, Bucky has since produced a #1 Billboard charting debut album and 3 consecutive #1 Singles. As always, Thank you for listening to The Pack Animal Podcast. Be sure to Subscribe.

    The Origin of Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019


    Scholars have long believed in the origin of the canine/ human relationship to be that of human mastery and canine servitude. Theories/ stories abound that wolves scavenged the campfires of prehistoric man. Eating discarded food items from the outskirts of our caves or as some believe that man had captured young wolf pups and raised them to manipulate their very nature into serving our specific needs. This episode we have naturalist and author Bernie Taylor to discuss a different view of domestic canine origins and to help us find more clarity in how our relationships developed over the last 40,000 years. Bernie is the author of Biological Time and Before Orion: Finding the Face of the Hero. For more information about Bernie Taylor and to acquire his books. Please Visit; www.beforeorion.com

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    Natural Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019


    Big Pharma has done a great job diverting attention away from the natural world of remedies through their million dollar advertising campaigns, forcing their toxic chemicals down each and every concerned or ailing viewer. With each drug comes massive side effects. One more dangerous than the other. Today we have on the show with us, Laura Schnecke, licensed veterinary technician and distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. Here are some links below for more information, myyl.com/animals essentialoilsbylaura@gmail.com

    Special Guest Author Marla Stahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019


    We all know the placement and care for the homeless dog population in America has been an ongoing struggle. Rescues from California to New York dedicate their time and efforts to help educate and control this ongoing issue. Today on the show we have a special guest joining us, Author and animal lover Marla Stahl. Who believes in the education and hope of our youth to carry on this compassion for animals and to continue the mission of rescue. Marla launched Woofboooks with her first Childrens book called “Can Sugar come out to play” and has since then published four more books “The Adventures Of Grandma Charlotte”, “Mason The Ambassadog”, “Lucy The Amazing Wonder Dog”, and “Sugar Goes To The Dentist”. Here’s a Link to Marla’s website for more information about her books www.woofbooks.com Below are links for more information to the rescues mentioned in this episode, Second Chance Animal Rescue of Puerto Rico ( https://www.scarpr.org/ ) Mission Driven ( https://missiondrivengoods.com/ ) Wings of Rescue ( https://wingsofrescue.org/ ) Puppy Rescue Mission  ( www.puppyrescuemission.com/ )

    The Summer Season Hazards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019


    This episode we have Michelle Scarchilli and Joe Steinfeld from Vetmedics inc. on the show with us to discuss the potential hazards of the Summer Season and how to best identify and prevent heat-related issues. For more information about Vetmedics inc., The only Veterinary Ambulatory Service in the Hudson Valley, New York, please visit; https://vetmedics911.com/

    Are Problematic Behaviors Really Problematic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019


    What we identify as a problem behavior may not be a problem to your dog. This Episode we talk a little about what these issues may be and how your dog may feel differently. Thank you for listening! Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    Training & Band-Aid Devices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019


    Training devices can be very useful and make training easier but I feel it is massively important to understand that these are not the solution! Using devices in-place of training will never yield the results you may be looking for and can cause both physical and mental harm to your dog in the long run. Accountability, effort and dedication to proper training is the only way to go. "Don't blame the device for lack of effort." Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    Travel Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019


    Each and every day we experience moments of simplicity that can answer life’s most difficult questions. We simply have to open our mind's eye and acknowledge them. This episode I just wanted to share one of my own personal experiences. The most difficult challenges when dealing with a behavior issue is stopping yourself from defeating yourself. Don’t give up when times become hard. Dedication and seeing your success will yield the greats results. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    Questions and Answers, Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019


    This episode we will answer three selected questions that are on the minds of our listeners. Thank you for the overwhelming amount of questions in response to our Facebook posting and please keep them coming for a future episode of Q&A with Animal Behavior Specialist, Professional Trainer and Wild Animal Researcher, David J Kurlander. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

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    Paws Crossed Rescue With Founder and CEO Jennifer Angelucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019


    Do you have any questions about adoptions? What should you expect? Well, Paws Crossed in Elmsford New York is here to help! This episode we have a very special guest, Founder and CEO Jennifer Angelucci, with us to talk a little about how Paws Crossed Rescue started and what they are all about. Here are some links to find out more info about Paws Crossed, Elmsford, NY. 914INC's Class of 2017: http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/Wunderkinds/2017-Wunderkinds-Classes/ Paws Crossed FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/pawscrossed/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawscrossedny/?hl=en Website site: https://www.pawscrossedny.org Direct link to Donate: https://www.pawscrossedny.org/donate

    A Canine Look Into Socializing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019


    What is Socializing? We have all heard of this term being used when referring to our dog's behavior in public. In this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast, I give my opinion on what proper socializing is and how to approach a healthy interaction. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    A Genetic Look Into The Evolution of Canine Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019


    What is domestication? The domestic dog dates back tens of thousands of years. However, there are no wild golden retrievers or Doberman Pinscher packs roaming the forests...so how did we get the German Shorthair pointer and Labrador Retriever from a Wolf or Coyote? The debate is still in the air today. Join us with special guest and personal friend of mine, Dr. Christos Suriano, to help us gain knowledge on past and current research and to discuss our own personal theories toward this discovery.

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    Understanding Trainers with guest Valerie Erwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019


    It’s absolutely wonderful when people research, read books, google methods and ask advice from friends and family. However, this can be a major hindrance towards success. If none of these avenues have satisfied your issues, and you reach out to a professional in the field. Please reserve your wealth of knowledge and open you mind to a different theory. Most techniques and methods have similarities on the surface but achieve different outcomes due to variations in application. Every dog is different, every environment is different, and every person is different. With understanding and dedication, you can reach the stars. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    Chatham Library Lecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019


    Have a listen to my lecture at the Chatham Public Library in beautiful Chatham New York. It was a great day with an amazing group of people. Thank you to all that came out that day to see me. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

    The Dangerous Foxtail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019


    There are dangers all around us and its good to be aware of them. Sometimes the most dangerous things hide in plain sight. In this episode I share my personal encounter with the Foxtail plant. The barbed seed heads of the Foxtail plant can work their way into any part of your dog, the nose, between the toes, inside the ears, eyes, and mouth. ... The danger of Foxtail goes beyond simple irritation as it could embed and cause major infections, even blindness and deafness. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!

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