Dog Tails: Conversations with the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe

Nov 17 2020 15 ep. 52 mins 116

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Honest, in depth conversations with dog experts around the globe. Join hosts Sarina and Harriet as we explore the amazing relationship between dogs and humans and delve into the canine point of view. We'll go beyond basic training and help you deepen your understanding of your dog.

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Celebrating puppyhood (Sarina Kriechbaum-Young - Austria and Harriet Alexander - Australia)

Nov 17 2020 57 mins

During this episode, Sarina and Harriet explore the topic of puppies and puppy raising. With many pet parents bringing puppies into their lives during 2020, we discuss puppy foundations and how to see things from your puppy's perspective. Sarina and Harriet share trends they have observed when working with clients, including common mistakes and misconceptions. They also discuss pra

Healing through scentwork (Federica Iacozzilli)

Sep 03 2020 61 mins

At Dog Tails we love talking about the power of the canine nose! During this episode we chat to Federica Iacozzilli, a behaviourist and truffling and tracking teacher. Federica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the power of scentwork and how it can help dogs struggling with anxiety and aggression. We unpack the mechanics of sniffing from the dog's perspective and also disc

Living in a multi-dog household (Jenny Golsby - Australia)

Aug 13 2020 49 mins

Do you live with multiple dogs? Or are you thinking about adding another dog to your home? This is the episode for you! We chat to Jenny Golsby of The Complete Pet Company in Australia about multi-dog households and all the joys and challenges that go with it. We discuss how to introduce a new dog into your home, when it is or isn't a good idea and what you need to think about when

You are what you digest (Helen Moore - Canada)

Jul 29 2020 63 mins

In this Dog Tails we tackle the controversial topic of food. Deciding what to feed your dog can be a confusing process and there are many different opinions out there. We chat to Helen Moore of Wholesome Canine, a health and wellness space for dogs in Canada, to gain her perspective. We cover loads of key topics in this episode, such as the pet food industry, the types of options a

Suffering in silence (Dr. Susanne Lautner - Austria)

Jul 16 2020 46 mins

In this episode we talk to veterinarian Dr Susanne Lautner about the often overlooked topic of pain in our dogs. You will learn about ways to identify pain, why dogs are so good at hiding it and the various ways that pain can be managed and reduced. This is important listening for all owners, trainers and professionals. Dr Susanne Lautner: www.tierarztpraxis-lautner.at Dog Tails

Is your dog walked with a Smiling Leash? (Ena Kobentar - Slovenia and Lyubov Elupova - Bulgaria)

Jun 27 2020 48 mins

How can we tell if our dogs are happy during their walks with us? In this episode we chat to Ena Kobentar and Lyubov Elupova who are part of the 'Smiling Leash' initiative. They want walks with our dogs to be a relaxed and enjoyable experience for both species. To do this they are exploring different ways to showcase and promote great handling skills and the best possible walking e

Your dog's home away from home (Manja Leissner - Germany)

Jun 04 2020 61 mins

All across the world pet parents entrust their dogs to dog sitters, dog walkers and dog daycare or boarding facilities. So what kind of things should you look for when choosing a sitter or daycare? Why might pet parents use these services and what can the benefits be? What are the warning signs that maybe it isn't the best option for your dog? We chat to Manja Leissner, owner of Qi

Follow your (dog's) nose (Anne Lill Kvam - Norway)

May 19 2020 46 mins

Dogs have an unbelievable sense of smell and they use this power to navigate all aspects of their lives. In this episode we chat to the legendary Anne Lill Kvam, a Norwegian scentwork expert who has been teaching owners and trainers to understand and enable their dog's scenting powers for decades. We discuss the vital lessons Anne Lill has discovered over the years, the ways in whi

Street dog wisdom (Sindhoor Pangal - India)

May 05 2020 60 mins

In this episode we talk to Sindhoor Pangal who is the Founder of BHARCS and the PDTE country representative in India. Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant and canine myotherapist. She is passionate about ethological studies of free-ranging dogs in India. We were thrilled to learn all about the amazing street dogs of India, including the role they play in communities, their soc

When noise isn't music to your dog's ears (Karen Webb - UK)

Apr 22 2020 56 mins

How noisy are we and how does noise affect our pet dogs? In this episode we talk to dog training consultant and Applied Zoopharmacognosy practitioner Karen Webb. Karen started researching noise and its effects on dogs 5 years ago. In this episode you will learn: what noise is and when it becomes problematic for humans and dogs what can dogs hear that we can't how noise af