Dog Training DisrUPted
By Billie Groom
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Host and Canine Psychotherapist, Billie Groom, dives deep into the science and psychology behind Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a scientifically proven method proven to address behaviors leading to surrender, euthanasia and general frustration.
Are canine industry experts providing you with the most up-to-date information? Are you hearing the same advice over and over, saturated with gimmicks, and ineffective advice?
This podcast is a thought-provoking journey into the world of canine psychology and science and introduces the only psychotherapeutic method grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy proven effective with dogs over the age of six months.
Renowned for her tenacity and candor, Billie refuses to put popularity over impact. Her dedication to spreading awareness of the life saving benefits of CCBT has earned her the reputation of industry disruptor and leader.
Billie is the CEO and founder of the Institute of Canine Psychotherapy, the only recognized educational platform teaching Canine CBT.
She is an award-winning author and was featured in Psychology Today Magazine by Marc Bekoff. She has appeared on many shows, including LA Tribune, IGNITE Your Essence, DVM 360, The Animal Innovations Show, and is a featured speaker at the Animal Behavior Society Conference, and the Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine Conference (2022/23/24). She completed the PhD program at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, "Cognition and Emotions to Improve Animal Welfare", and the course on Adolescent Brain Development. She is currently enrolled in the Transpersonal Ecology PhD program at the University of Sedona. She is honored to be a TedX speaker (2025) and to be a guest speaker at Hartpury University in their Animal Assisted Therapy Program (2025).
Billie openly shares her experiences and knowledge, in a straight-forward and often humorous manner, acquired over three decades working with dogs, rescuers, fosters, adopters, and industry experts. She describes how dogs think, learn, process, and absorb our urban world, compared to that of puppies, and explains, without judgement, the inherent limitations of conventional training methods. Billie uses the most interesting and "relatable" examples to explain Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) and how it is changing the landscape of canine behavioral rehabilitation and animal welfare on a local and global scale.
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Dopamine: the impact on dog training methods, behavior, and meds.
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Dogs, dogs, dogs - 2025 into 2026.
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Should Canine CBT be "Peer Reviewed"?
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Is Virtual Dog Training Right For You as a Pet Parent or a Practitioner?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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"Sentience" - How Does Dog Training Impact Sentient Beings?
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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"Treat Motivated" Dogs - What Does This REALLY Mean?
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Is Your Dog Trainer "Popular" or "Impactful"? Why 2025 is the year of the Pet Parent.
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Dog Anxiety - What we can learn from Human Anxiety.
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Canine Cognition - Connecting Science with Behavior
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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My Childhood Story Revealed - Why I Do What I Do
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Why Analyzing Behaviors is Important!
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Dog Anxiety! Can Emotional Replacement Therapy Help Dogs?
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Puppy Training! Can they think "cognitively"?
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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The Connection Between the Canine-Guardian Bond and Dog Behavior
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Canine Aggression and Anxiety - How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Dog Behavior
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Comparing Humans and Dogs in Applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Dog Fosters! Goal Setting for Success
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Canine Behavioral Enrichment - Why is it trendy and is it effective?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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The low-down on animal welfare orgs, dog experts, and the shelter system - are they working in your favor?
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Senior Dogs - What to Expect, with guest Dr. Cristina Diaz Madronero. Snippet: Best training method based on life stage
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Dominance, Alpha and Pack Leader - The Good, the Bad, and the Useless (not in that order).
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Tips When Expecting a Baby to be Prepared for a Busy Life!
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Neuroscience Explains Adolescent Dog Behavior and Training Methods
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Water Rescue Dogs - the story of Al, by guest, Lynne Cox
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May 31, 2022 |
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Leash Walks - Dogs Love Them, And You Should, Too!
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Habits, Cues, Triggers - How do they effect behavior in humans and dogs?
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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"Why Won't My Adopted Dog Eat?" Solutions Based in Logic and CCBT (no, not handfeeding)
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Anxiety Rehab: Flooding and Fixation vs Progress and Success! What to Expect During Anxiety Rehab.
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Are Industry Leaders Giving You The Info You Need and Deserve? Let's Explore Some Other Resources.
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Michael Overlie: The Relationship between Men and their Dogs; How CBT is Changing Mindset on the need for "Boundaries" and "Discipline".
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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"When Your Child Asks For A Dog" - An interview with author, Ciaran Walsh. Followed By: "Is Having a Dog and a Baby Too Time Consuming?"
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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The Adolescent Stage - Dog Cognition Skills Kick In - Learn How to Adapt.
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Study on Street Dogs Reading Traffic Lights and How Those Cognitive Skills Transfer to Adoption; The Story of a Drunk Girl and a Mexi Rescue
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Which Method is Best for Anxiety Rehab and Why? Then, Meet Brad Malin, of Companion CBD.
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Aug 15, 2021 |
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Can Puppies "Think Cognitively"? Are Cognitive Exercises Influential During Puppyhood? Marc Bekoff's Newest Release.
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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What Do We Do When Adopted Dogs Won't Eat?; The Decompression Period - Do Dogs Need It?; A Scientific Study on Street Dogs and Behavioral Issues.
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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What Does It Mean to truly Understand Your Dog? "Talking With The Dogs" with Liz Murdoch; Feedback From Last Ep. Leash Walk Challenge; The Dangers of Pre-setting Training Goals
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May 25, 2021 |
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A Platform Exercise Revealed (Wahoo!); An Interview with Kerry Cooke of Spleash Your Leash; Are You Interested in Partaking in Cognitive Studies? Listen UP!; Do You Underestimate Your Dog's Intelligence?
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Can Positive Reinforcement Training reach the cognitive side of the brain? The Benefits of Canine Enrichment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for dogs explained using a Soup Recipe (WTF?). Tip on Bringing a Rescued Dog into your Home.
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Connecting Scientific Studies on Dog Cognition to that of Common Dog Behavior Problems and the Best Method to Address Unwanted Dog Behavior.
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Diving Deep into a Scientific Study on Adolescent Dog Behavior. Perhaps the methods we use perpetuate the behaviors associated with adolescence.
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Scientific studies and experts validate the need for a formula grounded in C.B.T. for dogs. I talk about the future of UPWARD Dogology.
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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A chat with Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, author, speaker and advocate discusses shelter meds, animal legislation and dog rescue. SnipPet: The importance of delivery combined with content to engage listeners and make an impact.
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Jessica Heaton has worked and volunteered with disabled dogs in Morocco and England and is the author of Pups Paws on Wheels. SnipPet: How scientific studies and hands-on application work together to increase our understanding of CBT for dogs.
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Meet 11 yr. old Kash, founder of Kash's Kreations, a small business that donates big bucks to local rescues. Dogs with anxiety are often over-looked. Learn how "productive patience" helps get them adopted.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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The dirty topic of "Dominance". Comparing dogs and humans in respect to communication, perception and how we project ourselves with guest Sandra Davis of The PeopleSmart Academy.
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Holistic Approaches to working with dogs. What do a donkey farrier and a dog trainer have in common? What the experts (veterinarian) say is the biggest block to learning about dog behaviour.
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Can upbringing/puppyhood effect the behavior and personality of a dog? Why are 100,000 dogs killed in Spain each year?
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Are you a Dog Mom or foster Mom? If you are struggling to keep it together, you are not alone!
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Dr. Kuhu Roy and Hansa Roy in India are Making Waves with Two Initiatives, and Changing the Landscape of Life for Street Dogs Globally
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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What do my clients have to say? Meet Kat Atkings, mom of an aggressive dog and a dog with anxiety.
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Meeting and working with fearful or aggressive dogs. The importance of the approach.
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Why are Negative Reinforcements Still Present? Are Avoidance and Distraction Realistic and Effective?
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Street Dog Hero is a kick-ass rescue that helps dogs, and people, all over the world. How does UPWARD Dogology save dog's lives? Find out!
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Learn how The Man That Rescues Dogs Foundation is changing street life in Thailand. Should we convince, bribe or enforce rules to get dogs to learn right from wrong behavior?
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Michael, of Pilots to the Rescue, combines his love for flying with his passion for helping animals get to safety. Is there life beyond Positive Reinforcement Training? A Look at Balanced Training.
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Tamara Johnston, of Thai Street Paws Rescue, knows the challenges of rescuing dogs in remote areas with few resources. Want to help animals? Learn how you can easily help animals and the people who help them.
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Dr. Jeff Baier, DVM shares his experience as a leading veterinarian at Planned Pethood International and for other unique animal rescue organizations. Stop reading books, taking courses and watching videos! Your clients and dog are the best teachers!
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Nikki, vet. tech and creator of The Canine Health Nut, is passionate about sharing health and nutritional information that really matters. Lose the generic info and find the facts! Speaking of "generic advice", beware of "coffee shop" behavioral advice.
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Kerk Murray left his ostentatious lifestyle behind when he found a dog in need. Author and creator of a non-profit, Kerk shares his story to inspire others.
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Furry Hobos N Hiway Heros with Canadian Trucking Magazine have saved the lives of hundreds of animals and what it takes to do this. SnipPet Piece - Keeping "four-on-the-floor", as suggested by truckers.
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Do you eat potato chips? Bonnie Harlan, of Prevent Pet Suffocation, is devoted to saving the lives of dogs by sharing some life saving tips. SnipPet: Logic, Common Sense and Manners - are they really possible for dogs?
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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A Chat with Krista Karpowich on the Gut of Your Dog and how to make the best nutritional choices for your dog. Flexibility and options are key!
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Karen Grange, founder of Small Dog Rescue BC. was not always a small-dog lover, but she now devotes her life to them. Why the change? SnipPet-How to "elevate" yourself as a trainer or behaviourist
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Chica Curtis, the force behind Cause4Paws rescue org. in Mexico tells us like it is when it comes to helping dogs in small town Mexico..SnipPet - Why "NO!" is sometimes effective - and sometimes not.
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Meditating with our Dogs, with Author and Celebrity, James Jacobson. Followed by a ChinWag on the Benefits of Communicating and Bonding with our Dogs.
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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A Scientific Study on Changes Needed in the Adoption Process. Is the Need to Ensure Successful Adoptions Over-Complicating the Process?
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Gadgets, Rules, and Tools! Are We Being Saturated? How Are These Effecting Our Relationship With Our Dogs?
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey-Dog Dynamics within a household - dominance or hierarchy? SnipPet Piece-Choosing a trainer or behaviourist based on your needs
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey- Meet Zeus, an adopted dog fearful of new people and has anxiety on walks. SnipPet Piece-emaciated dogs with food; the honey-moon period; the gentle leader
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey- Why unpredictable aggression toward Humans is not unpredictable.SnipPet Piece: Why using "Convincing Commands" to entice good behaviour can backfire.
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May 26, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey- Jumping/Nipping/Stealing objects are common problems with dogs over 6 months - surprised? SnipPet Piece-How a dog's perception effects their behavior.
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May 19, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey-Food Aggression/Resource Guarding. SnipPet Piece-Elevating Trick Training to a useful exercise.
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May 12, 2020 |
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Client Learning Journey- Why standard house training methods often fail with adult dogs-SnipPet Piece-The Fear Free Movement (Certification)
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May 05, 2020 |
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The 10 Principles of Cognitive Therapy (more fun than it sounds) The 3 criteria to Scientifically Prove a Methodology - Does UPWARD Dogology Make the Cut? What is "Dog Cognition"?
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May 04, 2020 |
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The Difference in the Platform and Design of Conditioning Methods to that of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How That Effects Success
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May 03, 2020 |
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The Importance of Changing Your Mindset; How the Dog Industry Today Effects You and Your Dog
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May 02, 2020 |
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Season 1- Part 1 of 4 - Who the hell is Billie Groom?
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May 01, 2020 |
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What is this Podcast all about and how is UPWARD Dogology changing the lives of dogs and people?
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Apr 30, 2020 |