No Bad Dogs Podcast

Tom speaks with Melisa Natanson. Melissa Natanson is a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach (HPHC) and a professional Canine Nutritionist at Legacy Biome. She is known for her expertise in gut health and her personal journey with her dog Darla, who suffered from severe health issues linked to gut dysbiosis. Melissa's approach to pet health involves using a holistic perspective, including herbs and food therapy, to support digestion and reduce inflammation. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the entire body as a system rather than just treating symptoms.Here are the supplements Melissa recommends:FMT/ USE CODE! -LEGACY15https://www.legacybiome.com/collections/shop-fmt 1.Vital Nutrients- Digest Ease (Note this is a human supplement but safe for dogs!). This contains the licorice, marshmallow, L-Glutamine and Aloe Vera https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vital-Nutrients-Heartburn-Tx-Vegetarian-218-Grams/146598106?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=5442&sourceid=dsn_msft_fead0442-95ce-4933-b538-b3c77293bf8b&veh=dsn&wmlspartner=dsn_msft_fead0442-95ce-4933-b538-b3c77293bf8b&cn=00k9_fy27_mp_mp_lo_int_dis_mpmax&wl9=&wl11=Online&msclkid=34b65791727c122186323e54236bfd8f&sid=a44fa77b-4009-4458-b625-2bf56b392b96Digest Ease Powder -contains nutrients to reduce inflammation in the intestines, and the raw materials to help healthy new enterocytes (cells of the intestine) grow and restore normal gut function.  https://drruthroberts.com/hy5u8xTo support cats and dogs under 10 pounds, add 1/8 tsp to a meal one or 2 times a dayFor Dogs up to 25 pounds, 1/4 tsp 2 times a day25- 50 pounds 1/2 tsp 2 times a day50-75 pounds 3/4 tsp 2 times a day75 pounds and up 1 tsp 2 times a day2.Standard Process Canine or Feline Enteric Support (following bottle dosing)3. Gut Ion4. L- Glutamine. RX Vitamins makes one called Glucamune. Dr.Ruths Histapaws -https://drruthroberts.com/6xgyb5Melisa's Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyBiomeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caller is a dog owner troubleshooting a three-and-a-half-year-old doodle with a bite history. They discuss indoor reactivity, why too much freedom at home fuels the problem, and the need for clear boundaries, leash work and threshold drills. Practical steps include muzzling, rebuilding obedience inside, and proofing behaviors with distance, distraction and duration.

Officer C Jones, a seasoned K9/canine police officer with patrol and detection experience, walks through selection, training, deployment, and operational choices for police dogs. Short stories cover sending dogs into danger, preferred breeds, tactical uses like perimeter searches and barricade containment. He also discusses handler gear, preventing friendly-fire bites, workload challenges, retirements, and life after service.

A trainer argues against constant treat-based training and explains internal versus external rewards. He shows timing techniques using voice and terminal markers like 'yes'. Practical tips for walking, paying at session end, and training without food are covered. Advice on treat selection, avoiding luring, and simplifying training for busy owners rounds out the conversation.

A deep dive into the single biggest mistake dog owners make: waiting to train until problems appear. Discussion of essential foundation skills every pup should learn by six months. Examples show how missing basics lead to fewer walks, more chewing, barking and household conflict. Practical routines and maintenance practices for long-term control are highlighted.

A dog charged the narrator’s dogs during a neighborhood walk, and he recounts the confrontation step by step. He compares each dog’s temperament and explains when to intervene or retreat. Practical tactics get covered, from loud commands and deterrents to using spare leashes and down-stays. He also discusses checking on the loose dog afterward and the potential long-term effects on young dogs.

Sailor’s owner calls in about a 4-year-old Labrador named Sailor, a family dog struggling with off-leash recall and occasional dog-directed aggression. They cover long-line rebuilding, remote collar timing and progressive proofing, staged recalls in high-distraction moments, and using e-collar conditioning to stop poop-eating while tightening freedoms and managing interactions.

Tom speaks with a dog owner who has had an incident with their dog and their young child. Save 50% off your first We Feed Raw Order- https://wefeedraw.com/?promoCode=NBD50All Tom’s Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.comNo Bad Dog Equipment & Merch! - www.buynobaddogs.comWork with Tom! www.upstatecanine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A deep dive into nonstop whining from an Australian Shepherd and why breed and early socialization matter. Practical tactics for redirecting energy with games, food and treadmill tests. Step-by-step training ideas: calm positions, recalls, long-line techniques and gradual exposure. Realistic expectations about genetics and whether a second dog might help.

They unpack a widespread dog-training scam and why owners keep falling for it. Callers share a reactive rescue’s story and medication effects. Practical tactics are highlighted: building sit, leave it, recall and using clear corrections alongside rewards. Equipment choices, leash pops, and steps to rebuild confidence and reliable behavior are discussed.