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In this episode, Renee chats with Alexis Devine about multi-dog households, the emotional challenges of being a modern dog guardian, how she is helping to shape the future of canine communication and, of course... her new book! Find us here on Instagram And for the link to join Resolving Reactivity click HERE About our guest: Alexis Devine is an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Seattle, Washington. A longtime creator of wearable art before her sheepadoodle Bunny, known as "What About Bunny" on social media became an internet sensation in the fall of 2020. Videos of her communicating with assistive technology from FluentPet went viral. Bunny now has over one hundred buttons individually programmed with various words that she uses to communicate needs, wants, and even express when she is in pain. She is part of an ongoing canine cognition research study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. These days Alexis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear Free Certified professional. Her goal is to further our understanding of the power of connection and importance of empathy, meeting her dogs where they are and understanding them on their terms to facilitate trust and promote an environment that supports them as the incredible creatures they are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

In this episode Kassie and I discuss what dog pros are really saying when they tell you to stop walking your dog! We dive into why walks might be doing more harm than good to your dog (even if they aren't reactive). We also give you some alternatives of things that you can do with your dogs to help me their biological needs. Please let us know what you think about this episode by leaving us a review! If you would like to work with us check out our website! www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

This time, we're discussing BREEDS! We discuss Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and why BSL can be very problematic. We also chat about the recent social media trend of dog breed recommendations and how they can be detrimental and offer a different perspective when it comes to choosing your next dog. The article Renee referenced can be found here: https://www.newsweek.com/dog-trainers-advice-breeds-first-time-owners-should-avoid-sparks-debate-1766345  Join in on the conversation and let us know how you feel about this topic. You can do so by tagging us on Instagram www.instagram.com/r.plus.dogs  If you would like to work with us, you can find this information on how to do so on our website www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss the dreaded word... obedience! We will talk about what the term means to us and what place it can have in the welfare-based care of our dogs. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com If you enjoy the podcast leave us a review - or tell us directly by messaging us on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss ideas for your dogs first few weeks home with you. The principles discussed in this episode could be applied to a new puppy or a freshly adopted dog joining the family. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for this episode where we chat with Simone Mueller, MA, a certified dog trainer and dog behavior consultant (ATN) from Germany who specializes in force-free anti-predation training!  Simone is the author of the two books, Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together” and “Rocket Recall”. She is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE). You can follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining And to learn more about Simone and what she does visit: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com To work with Renee visit www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for this episode where we chat with Erin Marion from Down to Earth Dog Lady about blind, deaf and blind/deaf dogs. This conversation is full of some great points on what its like caring for, living with and training disabled dog and, of course, we bust some myths along the way too! Erin says "I have over eleven years of experience working with dogs. I am a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), and a Karen Pryor clicker training partner. I absolutely love bringing dogs and their guardians together using the power of positive reinforcement-based training. I love all dogs and all aspects of working with dogs. I have worked in many dog-related areas - large vet hospitals, daycare facilities, feed stores, dog training academies and rescues. Throughout the last 10 years, I have gained a wide range of knowledge about dog behavior, health, emotional care, training, and nutrition. In 2018 I fostered my first deaf and blind dog. After learning how to care for a dog with special needs, I knew that it was what I wanted to truly wanted to focus my career on. I currently have fostered multiple deaf and/or blind dogs and have one of my own (Darla). I also have a fully blind rough coat collie." You can find Erin at https://www.instagram.com/downtoearthdoglady To find out more about working with me visit www.rplusdogs.com Remember to subscribe, share and leave a review if you like what you hear! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me as we discuss our feelings about dog training tools! We include our favorite tools, tips and how we use them.   The name of Lycan's harness is a TrueLove and you can find that harness and my other preferred training tools here. Also, we are trying out a new, conversational-type format to help you get to know us a little more. Let us know what you think of this new format! The details on how to work with me can be found on my website: www.rplusdogs.com If you like our podcast please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts - or just let us know on social media by tagging us! @doglogical.podcat @r.plus.dogs @kard1954 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

Join Kassie and me for a conversation on cooperative care grooming with Tara from Zen Dog! In this episode, we cover hot topics, give you tips and dispel some myths about grooming. Tara also gives her advice on how to find a good groomer and advice on how to tell if your dog is unhappy being groomed - plus what you can do about it! About Tara: Tara is a certified trainer and former groomer specialising in cooperative care for dog grooming. Her program, The Fearless Grooming Program, helps dog guardians to train their dogs to cooperate for grooming. It doesn't matter if you groom your own dog or if they go to a groomer. This program will teach you how to prepare your dog to have a more positive grooming experience. Check out her Instagram account zendog.fearlessgrooming to learn about the Fearless Grooming Program. Tara resides in the midwest of the United States with her partner, a cat and two dogs, Stella the Siberian Husky and Luna the Chinese Crested Powderpuff. Follow us on Instagram too! If you are looking to work with Renee you can find her services here: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

If you haven't heard Part One of this Two-Part episode, check out Part One which covers barking inside the house. This episode (Part Two) covers barking outside, namely in the yard or outdoor space. We hope to give you some insight into why dogs bark and how you can help them.  Find us on Instagram and Facebook  If you like our podcast leave us a review on Itunes.   If you have an idea for the show or want to be on the show get in touch at www.rplusdogs.com  If you want to work with Renee, you can get in touch on her website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

In this two-part episode, join Kassie and me while we break down why your dog may be barking! Part One covers barking inside the house, while Part Two covers outside, namely in the yard. We hope to give you some insight into why dogs bark and how you can help them. And just because we are super nice we have released both episodes together so no waiting for Part Two! Find us on Instagram and Facebook If you like our podcast leave us a review on Itunes. If you have an idea for the show or want to be on the show get in touch at www.rplusdogs.com If you want to work with Renee, you can get in touch on her website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message

We are back! And I now have a fabulous co-host: my friend and colleague Kassie Dickson! Kassie is also a certified trainer and qualified behavior consultant who is committed to using only ethical methods. Kassie works both in the shelter world and privately with clients, so she certainly has a lot to offer, and I am SO excited to have her join me! For our first episode, we are discussing food motivation. We cover what it is, why it's important and a range of thoughts about how you can help improve your dog's interest. For more information about how to work with me virtually, visit my website: www.rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doglogical/message