Check back here regularly for this podcast series focusing on dogs. Hosted by the folks with emBark, the Chippewa Valley's premier and most trusted site for dog care and training.
Heather Mishefske (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA), is a certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Behavior Consultant is here to tackle all things canine. Heather owns emBARK, which provides ethical, evidence based and empathic dog training in midwestern Wisconsin. Heather is also on the board of directors of her profession’s largest organization, the Association Of Professional DogTrainers. Find her at www.embarkdog.com
New Episodes drop every other Tuesday morning
Episode #62 How to Read Your Dog's Owners Manuel Click Here to Listen
Its true, your dog doesn’t come with a hard copy “user manual”. That said, through signals and cues your dog tells you what it needs. Your dog is pre-disposed to do certain things depending on breed, environment and genetics.
Episode #61 5 Places you May Want to Take Your Dog Click Here to Listen
Dog owners are increasingly wanting to take their companion everywhere they go. In theory thatsounds fantastic and isn’t necessarily a bad intention. That said, Heather is here to touch on key points to consider in relation to five places specifically.
1) Parades
2) Picnics
3) Games
4) Campgrounds
5) Restaurants
Episode #60 Multi-Dog Households Click Here to Listen
What is better than one dog? Howabout two (or more) dogs!
Having more than one dog in your home can be fulfilling and fun, however there are very important things to keep in mind and common issues that need to be managed.
What are some of the issues to look out for? What are the proper ways to manage multi-dog dynamics.
The impact different breeds have on the dynamic.
Where/When do conflicts between the dogs typically occur?
Episode #59 Stranger Danger Click Here to Listen
Heather takes us through the dos and don’t for your dog around those that are strangers to them. What are typical behaviors we may see from dogs when they around humans that are unfamiliar to them. Dog body language is key. The role genetics and upbringing have.
Why experiences and providing experiences are helpful.
And Heather explains why her opinion on “let the dog smell your hand” has changed.
Episode #58 "Its Okay, He's Friendly" Click Here to Listen
Picture this scenario. You are out and about with your dog perhaps, walking in the neighborhood, and along comes another human with their “off-leash” dog who comes charging.
“Its okay, he’s friendly” is likely what you’ll hear and many times nothing bad happens. However, potential does exist for injuries.
Heather gives you the dos and don’ts that you should do. Both for the person with the leashed dog and those of you who go off-leash.
She gives some tricks, including a neat one involving umbrellas. Also, effective ways to use treats.
Recommendation: Download the “Sniff Spot” app before your next dog walk.
Episode #57 - Separation Anxiety in Dogs Click Here to Listen
Headed off for work, school or just running out for an errand? That can be a big deal for a dog that deals with separation anxiety when you aren’t around.
Dawn Olson, a certified separation anxiety dog trainer, joins Heather to discuss handling dogs that deal with separation anxiety. A very real problem for humans that impacts dogs as well.
What does separation anxiety look like and ways to treat this emotion (which is a fear)?
Episode #56 "Re-homing" your Dog Click Here to Listen
Episode #55 Weird Things Dogs Do Click Here to Listen
Episode #54 Correcting Misinformation about Service Dogs Click Here to Listen
Episode #53 Noticing your dog's needs/wants better Click Here to Listen
Episode #52 Grieving the Loss of a Pet Click Here to Listen
Episode #51 4 Tips to Guide Your Dog Through the Holidays Click Here to Listen
Episode #50 What to Expect when Having a Dog Click Here to Listen
Episode #49 Pocket Guide to Dog Treats Click Here to Listen
Episode #48 5 Dog Training Advices you Need to Let Go Of Click Here to Listen
Episode 47 When to go see Who Click Here to Listen
Episode #46 - Puppy Biting Click Here to Listen
Episode #45 - Top 4 Things to do NOW to improve a dog's behavior Click Here to Listen
Episode #44 - Why I don't use Punishment Click Here to Listen
Episode #43 - Socialization of your Puppies Click Here to Listen
Episode #42 - Arousal & Play & Excitement Click Here to Listen
Episode #41 - How to Pick a Breeder - Click Here to Listen
Episode #40 - Summer Reading Click Here to Listen
Episode #39 - 4 everyday dog behavior management tools Click Here to Listen
Episode #38 - Coat brushing, toe-nail care and more Click Here to Listen
Episode #37 The myth of the "normal" dog Click Here to Listen
Episode #36 Fear and Anxiety Click Here to Listen
Episode #35 - Dealing with uncommon ailments Click Here to Listen
Episode #34: Crate Training Click Here to Listen
Episode #33 The 4 Things Every Dog Should be Taught Click Here to Listen
Episode #32 Surviving your dog's adolescent/teenage years Click Here to Listen
Episode #31 Proper Training of "Bully Breeds: Click Here to Listen
Episode #30 Meeting your Dog's Needs CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #29 - Jumping Up CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #28 - Handling Large Gatherings for your Dog CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #27 - Loose Leash Walking CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #26 - Humane Hierarchy: Best practices to handle behavior CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #25 - Winter Fun for Your Dog CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #24 - Door Dashing CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #23 - Triggers and Thresholds CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #22 Canine Accessories CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #21 Lost Dogs of Wisconsin CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #20 Preparing your Dog to be Left Alone CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #19 Basics of Dog Behavior CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #18 Therapy/Emotional/Support Dogs CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #17 Doggy Body Language CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.
Episode #16 Hiking with Your Dog CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #15 Can Do Canines (& Prison Program) CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #14 More Myth Busting CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #13 Dog Training Myths CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #12 Unleashing your dog reactivity CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #11 Getting your dog to 'chill out' CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #10 Your dog's personality CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #9 Acupuncture for your dog CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #8 Resource Guarding CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #7 Why dogs do what they do CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #6 Socializing your Puppy in a Pandemic CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #5 Enriching your dog's life CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Episode #4 Families, babies and Dogs CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
EPISODE #3 - Come when Called CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
EPISODE #2 - Potty Training CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
EPISODE 1 - Let's Get to Know the area's Dog Expert
On the debut episode of this series, we are introduced to Heather from emBark. The podcast includes:
1) Her background and the start of emBark
2) The best part of working with dogs
3) The basic dog tips she gives
4) Things to consider when adding a dog to your family
5) The misconception of "Alpha" dogs
6) COVID-19 impacts on dogs.
