Pod to the Rescue

This episode follows Part 1 with Meridith Perry (which we recommend listening to prior to this episode!) Libby, Emily, and Meridith discuss transport day, decompression, and how the nature of rescue dogs is inherently mysterious: we often don’t know anything about the dog’s life prior to their rescue. This conversation is honest, open, and speaks to the true nature of the impact of this work on the folks on the other side.  Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Welcome to our new series, Tails from the Trenches! In this episode, Libby and Emily speak to Meridith Perry of Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter in Mississippi. They share the ethos of rescuing animals, some of the difficulties that accompany the stress of making life-or-death decisions, and some solutions that could address the issues of home shortages and the proliferation of rescue dogs. Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

As humans, we need mental stimulation for our daily lives - it’s essential for our health. And, surprise: our dogs are the exact same way! Today’s guest, Sarah Walsh, is someone we refer to all the time in these episodes. In this episode, Sarah talks to Emily and Libby about enrichment: what it is, why it’s important, and how we can fold enrichment into our dog’s routines. Sarah has been training dogs and coaching clients professionally for the past 5 years, and has a particular interest in canine enrichment! From this passion stemmed her Youtube channel where she talks dog and provides free training advice for the average pet owner.  She has worked in various shelters in the past, and loves that we now have a podcast geared specifically at shelter work out there! She is currently the Supervising trainer at K9 Wisdom Training and Consulting, LLC in Loveland, CO and would love to hear from you if you are seeking out training advice. Connect with Sarah: Email: sarah@k9wisdomtraining.com Website: https://www.k9wisdomtraining.com/meet-the-pack YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9K_VHBK7r5FyXiJYIfgLNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcertified/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.walsh.9022662

What does your dog do when the doorbell rings? In this episode, Emily and Libby lay out the possible ways your dog might respond when there’s someone at the door, break down the potential roots of different behaviors, and discuss ways to address and manage this behavior (hint: your behavior also plays a role in this!) Kim Brophey’s website: https://www.dogdoorcanineservices.com/ Klimb by Blue-9: https://www.blue-9.com/KLIMB Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

We are thrilled to present today’s guest, Michael Shikashio. Michael is a world-renowned expert on dog aggression and has an incredible dearth of information he generously shares, which is helpful for owners, rescuers, and trainers alike. In this conversation, Michael, Emily and Libby define aggression, discuss the ways aggression can present in different dogs (and the different levels of assessing their aggression), and so much more. Make sure to listen to the full episodes, as Michael drops important gems throughout the episode. Michael is an internationally sought out speaker on the topic of aggression - has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals. He is the Founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course, teaches trainers and consultants in over 25 countries on how to work with aggression cases, and has been featured in countless media, including the New York Times, the New York Post, Web MD, and Women’s Health. Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

We live in a world where humans are often viewed as the center, and our interests and desires and way of being is considered the norm. What would our world look like if we de-centered humans, and listened to the “more-than-human” voice? Deb Matlock is today’s guest. Deb is a humane educator and holds a Masters degree in environmental education from Prescott College. She is a nature-based spiritual arts guide and mentor, animal communicator, and ecologist. She also works at Summit Dog Rescue’s working on dog behavior and bonds. Deb, Em, and Libby talk about the number one way to go into adopting a rescue animal, the massive role of commitment, and treating our animals with respect. https://www.podtotherescue.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ To learn more about Deb go to www.debmatlock.com  Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

The Fourth of July is not necessarily a happy holiday for our furry family members! In this Training Basics episode, Libby and Emily talk about ways to keep your dog safe and work with them to help them settle into their environment this holiday. https://www.podtotherescue.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ Cog Dog Radio: https://thecognitivecanine.com/the-podcast-cog-dog-radio/ Behavior Vets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCCO TTouch: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/the-tellington-ttouch-for-dogs/ Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Growing up, Mary Angilly always wanted to work with animals. Now, she is a professional full-time dog trainer and has a wealth of information to share with you. In this episode, she sits down with Emily and Libby to talk about what “management” is, why it makes dogs more adoptable, and how it is distinct from training. This episode will be especially relevant for folks who foster. Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC. Links:  https://www.maryangilly.com/ Free Guide for Fosters and Adopters: https://www.podtotherescue.com/marys-free-foster-guide.html Mary’s collaborations with Dr. Marc Bekoff featured in Psychology Today: Should Dogs Be Shocked, Choked, or Pronged? Dog Training Offers Valuable Lessons in Humane Education Dogs in Gilded Cages: Surviving, but Not Thriving Pandemic Puppy Pandemonium Requires Lots of Time and Love Dog Training: Blending Science With Individual Personalities The Perils of Mislabeling Dog-Appropriate Behavior https://marcbekoff.com/

This is the fourth and final episode in the “Food in Training” series. Hooray! We hope you have enjoyed learning how best to employ food in training your furry family member. In this episode, Emily and Libby cover the caveats of food in training. There are ways food can be counterproductive, and in this episode you'll learn all about what not to do when using food in training.

Your dog’s separation anxiety isn’t an unsolvable issue, even if it might feel that way sometimes. In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Jackie Johnston to talk all things separation. They define separation anxiety and how to identify it in your dog, why it’s natural and adaptive, and how we can work to help our dogs feel safe. Jackie Johnston is a certified separation anxiety trainer with a certificate in training and counseling. She works solely with separation anxiety, and her focused knowledge in this challenging area will be sure to benefit the ways you work with your own dog with this issue. Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC. FOLLOW JACKIE ON SOCIAL http://instagram.com/believeinyourdog/ http://facebook.com/believeinyourdog https://www.believeinyour.dog Free Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272516593265257 BLOGS AND PODCASTS https://malenademartini.com/blog/ https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/blog/ https://www.believeinyour.dog/blog Julie Naismith’s podcast: https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/podcasts/ BOOKS Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LRPXSRP BRB: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Right-Back-Overcome-Separation-ebook/dp/B081Y9XFXF Doggie language: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com DIY TRAINING PROGRAMS: Heroes Club (if use this affiliate link, you do not have to wait for Heroes club to open) - https://learn.subthresholdtraining.com/heroes-2021?affiliate=jackiejohnston Mission Possible: https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/