Raising Happy Dogs with Sarah Hodgson

By Sarah Hodgson

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Episodes: 72

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Join author, dog trainer, and behavior expert Sarah Hodgson as she provides training advice, talks to other experts, and demystifies dog behavior one podcast at a time!

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Episode Date
Winter Struggles: Helping Dogs Cope with Snow, Salt, and Sensory Overload
Dec 05, 2025
The Holiday Behavior Spiral: Why Pets Struggle This Time of Year
Nov 25, 2025
Rethinking the Muzzle with Clara Hewson of The Muzzle Movement
Nov 21, 2025
Setting the Stage for a Calm, Confident Puppy
Nov 14, 2025
Understanding Your Puppy
Nov 07, 2025
The Healing Power of Joy: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Feinman
Oct 31, 2025
Helping Your Dog Feel Safe When You’re Gone: Listener Questions + Roger’s Story
Oct 24, 2025
Separation Anxiety vs Early Separation Stress: How to Reassure Your Puppy
Oct 17, 2025
Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part III: Car Reactivity, Nighttime Barking, and More Listener Questions
Oct 10, 2025
Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part II: Turning Barking and Lunging Into Trust and Play
Oct 08, 2025
Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part I: Barking, Lunging, and Territorial Behavior Explained
Oct 06, 2025
The Calm Puppy Blueprint: Setting Your Dog Up for Success from Day One
Oct 01, 2025
Leash Training 101: Your Stress Free Guide to Walking
Sep 12, 2025
Why Dogs Bark and What to Do About It
Aug 22, 2025
Teaching ‘Wait’: The Cue That Builds Patience in Dogs
Aug 15, 2025
Rethinking Recall: Turning “Come” Into a Joyful Invitation
Aug 08, 2025
When the World Gets Loud: Helping Anxious Dogs Find Their Calm
Aug 01, 2025
Barks, Boundaries, and the Protective Instinct
Jul 25, 2025
House Training Basics: Routine, Rhythm and Real Life Fixes
Jul 18, 2025
Bringing Home Puppies: Balance, Routines, and Emotional Grounding
Jul 11, 2025
The Secret to Understanding Your Dog
Jun 27, 2025
Changing the Conversation on Animal Welfare: Advocacy, Empathy, and Action
Jun 13, 2025
What Type of Training is Right for You?
Jun 06, 2025
Ask Sarah: Pulling, Barking, Happy Pee, and Other Real-Life Dog Dilemmas
May 30, 2025
Healing from the Inside Out: Holistic Health and Animals
May 23, 2025
Getting the Right Dog at the Right Time
May 16, 2025
Ask Sarah: Barking, Bolting, Poop-Eating, and Other Puppy Problems
May 02, 2025
Rescue Roulette: Reactive Elders, Surprise Puppies, and the Wild West of Adoption
Apr 25, 2025
They Don't Know Until We Teach Them
Apr 18, 2025
Ask Sarah #12: Puppy Playtime, Fearful Dogs, and Crate Calming
Apr 12, 2025
Ask Sarah #11: Potty Training, Counter Cruising, and Breaking Bad Habits
Apr 04, 2025
Ask Sarah #10: Leash Training, Jumping, and Barking
Mar 28, 2025
What to do when you and your dogs are attacked by an off leash dog.
Mar 21, 2025
Ask Sarah #9: Dogs and Cats, Food Aggression, and Fearful Puppies
Mar 14, 2025
Rescue Realities: Helping a Fearful Dog Find Confidence
Mar 07, 2025
Ask Sarah #8: Puppy Biting, Barking, and Moving Woes
Feb 28, 2025
Helping Kids Overcome Fear of Dogs: Insights from a Therapist
Feb 21, 2025
Ask Sarah #8: Multiple Dogs, Snow, and Leash Skills
Feb 14, 2025
From Chaos to Calm: Positive Training Secrets
Feb 07, 2025
Ask Sarah #7: New Puppies, Puberty and Treat Cups
Jan 31, 2025
Navigating the First Days with a New Puppy
Jan 21, 2025
Ask Sarah #6: Squirrels, Nipping, and Tackling Puppy Chaos
Jan 17, 2025
Raising Two Puppies: Crate Training and Conquering Chaos
Jan 13, 2025
Ask Sarah #5: Barking, Biting, Being Home Alone, and MORE!
Jan 10, 2025
How to Host a Dog-Friendly Holiday
Nov 22, 2024
Unpacking Dog Anxiety, Aggression, and Hyperarousal
Sep 23, 2024
Ask Sarah #4
Nov 29, 2023
22. Preparing Your Dog for Holiday Feasts
Nov 20, 2023
21. Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement Training
Nov 15, 2023
Ask Sarah #3
Oct 26, 2023
20. Getting Your Dog Comfortable With The Vet and Groomer
Oct 18, 2023
Ask Sarah #2
Sep 27, 2023
19. Why Dogs Hump and What to Do About It
Sep 20, 2023
Ask Sarah #1
Sep 13, 2023
18. The Deal with Negative Reinforcement and E-Collar Training
Aug 29, 2023
17. Preparing for a New Dog or Puppy
Aug 21, 2023
16. The Do's and Don'ts of Dog Parenting
Aug 14, 2023
15. How Sleep Affects Dog Training and Behavior
Aug 07, 2023
14. AI Dog Training? (with John Honchariw)
Aug 02, 2023
13. Help Your Dog Feel Less Anxious
Jul 26, 2023
12. The Fear Free Movement (with Dr. Marty Becker, DVM)
Jul 19, 2023
11. House Training a Puppy or New Dog
Jul 12, 2023
10. Raising a Dog in the City (with Brett Bailey)
Jul 05, 2023
9. Helping Your Sound Sensitive Dog (with Sarah J. Cutler, VMD)
Jun 28, 2023
8. Preventing Dogs from Biting (with Michael Shikashio)
Jun 21, 2023
7. Play Training & Engagement Games (with Amelia the Dog Trainer)
Jun 14, 2023
6. Leash Reactivity: Resolving Poor Leash Manners
Jun 07, 2023
5. Aggression: The Bodyguard of Fear (with Dr. Stanley Coren)
May 31, 2023
4. Separation Anxiety: Part II
May 24, 2023
3. Separation Anxiety: Part I
May 17, 2023
2. Socialize Your Dog The Right Way
May 10, 2023
1. Puppyhood: It's Easier Than You Think
May 02, 2023