Good Dogs!

Ethologist Kim Brophey confirms certain dog breeds are genetically inclined toward certain behaviors

Carol Borden explains why the winter holidays are the worst time to bring a puppy into a household, too much social activity when a puppy needs predictable routine, close attention

Carol Borden and Tracie discuss how children can be threatening or distressing for a dog, and how to eliminate risk of dog bites

Carol Borden on acclimating your dog to the vet clinic by getting dog used to being handled, give treats, have positive attitude, and advocate for your dog with staff

Carol Borden on how to handle a dog who is fearful, mitigate his discomfort with whatever frightens him, patiently introducing one piece at a time

Dog trainer Kim Brophey (“The Dog’s Truth”) on improving human-canine bond, expectation of each dog

Carol Borden on life-long dream of having their own vet hospital for all their service dogs, which has come true, The Borden Veterinary Hospital at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs

Good Dogs! (08-24-2022) #6112 Carol Borden and Tracie discuss what is physically possible --- and what is humane --- in managing a young puppy\'s potty needs. They agree that a puppy needs to be taken out every few hours when young and always before and after any activity. They stress the urgency of a puppy\'s need to get outside to tinkle immediately upon awakening, eating or playing --- and how taking him to the same spot every time and praising him will set him up for a lifetime of success.

How to teach your dog to conduct himself in a polite way when approaching people and/or dogs

Should we allow our dogs more freedom to make choices about what they want to do with or without us?

Carol Borden on clicker training and why it's not a good tool for human-dog communication

Carol Borden and Tracie discuss misconception that dogs be taught to express themselves by pressing speech buttons

Carol Borden (Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs) on winning the Vetty Award, and dedication to preventing suicide in veterans

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on traveling with puppies in your car

Good Dogs! (05-04-2022) #6105: Trainer Julie Forbes (of the video training series \"Puppyhood with Julie Forbes\") discusses what it requires to be called a dog trainer (not much) and how owners can find a kind yet firm trainer for them and their dogs.

Puppy Series #9: Dog trainer Julie Forbes on how each dog makes an association --- positive or negative --- about places & things based on his personality

Good Dogs! (03-02-2022) #6103: Carol Borden and Tracie talk about how to have your puppy be a good, safe, happy passenger in the car. Without getting car sick!    

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on housetraining puppies, why you should not reward them for "going potty"

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on managing a puppy's chewing, making chews available everywhere in house puppy goes

Julie Forbes (Puppyhood with Julie Forbes) on figuring out a puppy's individuality, which influences how to interact and teach them effectively