K9 Translators

Mar 07 2025 93 ep. 46 mins 5

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This podcast is dog trainers talking about dog natural training and all things dog behavior. Our goal for this podcast is to help our species, understand canine communication and behaviors.

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Can Any Dog Learn Bite Work?

Mar 07 2025 45 mins

Is protection training and bite work something for every dog? In this episode, Tara and Laura discuss the trend of doing bite work and protection training with dogs and the problems that can arise. They don’t shy away from the reasons why this can be a dangerous sport or training for a dog and the difficulties that are seen after the training is done. If you are considering doing

Why Not Use Force Training?

Feb 28 2025 40 mins

What is the downside to force training? In this episode, Tara and Laura discuss the negative side effects to using force training when working with a dog. They explain how using force tools, such as prong or shock collars, even for just obedience work can break down a person’s bond with their dog and cause more problems in the future. Wouldn’t you rather your dog want to work f

Working A Reactive Dog

Feb 21 2025 39 mins

How can you make progress with a high energy, undersocialized dog? In this week’s episode, Tara welcomed Jordan Genung to talk about the training journey with his dog, Max, who missed out on some of his socialization due to being a parvo puppy and trying to keep him healthy. Max is a high drive dog with a close bond to his dad and more persistance than most would know how to harn

Is This Love Or Pressure?

Feb 14 2025 37 mins

Love may be in the air, but is it really love you between you and your dog or something else? This Valentine’s episode Tara and Laura explained how sometimes us trying to show affection to our dogs can actually be pressuring them. They also discussed how dogs show affection to each other and that this behavior should be the same even with their human pack members. It’s importan

How Do You Talk To Your Dog?

Feb 07 2025 36 mins

Does your dog really understand what you are saying? This week Tara and Laura posed the question for listeners to determine how they talk to their dogs. They used different examples of communication that include body language, tone, frequency of commands, and more to explain how some forms of communication can frustrate our dogs and the importance of understanding the best ways to

What To Consider When Adopting

Jan 31 2025 39 mins

You have adopted a dog, now what? Tara and Laura cover the important steps to take when adopting a dog and how to make sure you establish a solid foundation for your new pack member. Shelters and rescues are full and need people to adopt, but it’s important to make sure we are being fair to the dog and not setting them up to develop reactivity or be returned. Sponsored by K9 Wor

Is The Dog Really Being Submissive?

Jan 24 2025 41 mins

Is your dog really showing submissive behaviors or something else? Tara and Laura explain what submission in dogs looks like and what it actually means when a dog does those behaviors. Many people will mistake submission as cute behaviors or actually want their dogs to show submission to them or other dogs, so it can be important to understand what state of mind your dog is in and

What Types Of Aggression Are Less Common?

Jan 17 2025 38 mins

Do you think your dog has an uncommon aggression? Tara and Laura discuss the last few types of aggression that are more uncommon than most realize. These include maternal aggression, predatory aggression, and intra-/intersexual aggression. They explain each type of aggression and why it is typically more uncommon than others and how they can sometimes be mistaken as something else.

The Dangers of IMHA with Dr. Waters

Jan 10 2025 41 mins

Have you ever heard of IMHA in dogs? This week Tara and Laura welcomed Dr. Waters to come talk about Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, a disease that is very dangerous and requires immediate veterinary care. They discussed the signs of this disease, what is happening in your dog if they have it, and what to expect for treatment. Thankfully this isn’t something that is seen often,

Are New Year's Resolutions For The Dogs?

Jan 03 2025 43 mins

Do you have a goal for your dog this new year? It doesn’t have to just be the humans that have resolutions for the new year. Tara and Laura discuss ideas for new year’s resolutions for your dog(s) that can include physical fitness, mental stimulation, social skills, and self-care. There is always something we can do to help our dogs reach their potential. Sponsored by K9 Workin