No Bad Dogs Podcast

Angela Ardolino is a Cannabis & Fungi Clinician and formulator, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Your Natural Dog. She is the founder of CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, where she focuses on natural wellness solutions like CBD and medicinal mushrooms for dogs. After navigating her own dog’s cancer diagnosis, Angela became passionate about helping pet parents take a more proactive, natural approach to their dog’s health—focusing on nutrition, reducing toxins, and supporting the body’s ability to heal.Angelas Website- https://mycodog.com/All 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 leash reactivity with a large guardian breed and why standard desensitization sometimes fails. Practical skills and timing for interrupting escalation are discussed. Equipment choices, prong and remote collar use, and stepwise conditioning are covered. Walk management strategies, evacuation plans, and engagement drills for safer outings round out the conversation.

Dr. Loren Nations is a practicing veterinarian specializing in metabolic health, integrative medicine, and longevity-focused care for dogs.Dr. Loren Nations, DVM, DABVP, is a board-certified veterinary practitioner, entrepreneur, and visionary leader in integrative veterinary medicine. A graduate of the University of Florida, Dr. Nations has built a career spanning more than 30 years in internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology, pioneering the integration of conventional care with metabolic and functional medicine. He has collaborated with leading scientists in the field of metabolic health and helped translate cutting-edge approaches such as ketogenic nutrition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, mistletoe therapy, and microbiome therapies into veterinary practice. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of both Veterinary Healthcare Associates and Neoterric Institute, Dr. Nations is spearheading a movement to reimagine veterinary care, with a simple guiding philosophy: pets deserve better: better nutrition, better science, better futures.Neoterric Institute: - https://neoterric.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578263893406Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/neoterricinstitute/Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA)- https://vhavets.com/Save $50 OFF Your First We Feed Raw Order! https://wefeedraw.com/?promoCode=NBD50Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A consultant works with a service-dog group to tackle reactivity in German Shepherds. Practical handling tips cover fearful dogs, dominant-reactive body language, and techniques to interrupt buildup. Strategy highlights include proactive obedience, engagement checks during walks, equipment fit for safe corrections, and leash maneuvers to keep control and focus.

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.