Episodes
Tuesday May 24, 2022
YFD 173: Dr. Zazie Todd Shares Her Newest Book: Purr
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Welcome back to Your Family...Cat? Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring switch focus slightly this week as they welcome back one of their favorite guests, Dr. Zazie Todd, to discuss her new book "Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy." Tune in for tips on training your cat, lessons on kitten socialization, and even a brief interlude of "My Strange Addiction: Animal Edition."
For show notes and links please go to: Your Family Dog
Wednesday May 11, 2022
YFD 172: What’s most important to you? Obedience or a Relationship With Your Dog?
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Does having an obedient dog make for a good owner-pet relationship? Or is a good relationship instead the prerequisite for an obedient dog? Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring discuss the importance of an owner-dog relationship rooted in trust and understanding and how that ultimately leads to a more positive training experience, and a happier, better-behaved pup.
For show notes please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
YFD 171: Breed Matters
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
How much does breed really matter when choosing a dog? Does it ever make sense for someone who doesn't actually have a sheep farm to own a herding dog? What do you do if your "dream breed" doesn't fit with your lifestyle? Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring discuss the importance of breed and how to choose one that fits best with your family.
For show notes please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
YFD 170: Keep Emergencies More Manageable By Keeping Good Records
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Emergencies are scary and not knowing what to do in one can make it even scarier. Drawing on personal experience, Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring help you prepare for emergency situations by discussing the importance of trusting your gut, keeping good records, and looking out for your vet staff.
For show notes and more information go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
YFD 169: Set You, Your Family, and Your Dog Up for Success!
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Support- your kids need it, your dogs need it, and you need it as well. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring talk about the best way to support every member of your family- yourself included- so that you can prevent problems before they arise, deal with them effectively when they do, and set everybody up for success.
For notes and more please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
YFD 168: Fido, Come!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
It's the most basic of commands, but can be one of the hardest to master- the deceptively simple "Come!" (or, in trainer parlance, the "recall.") Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring discuss the different types of recall and offer advice on how to help your dog learn to come no matter what.
For more information and show notes please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
YFD 167: Help Your Child Build a Great Relationship with Your Dog
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Kids and dogs are a great combination in theory, but the reality can be a lot messier, especially when little brains- whether human or canine- are still growing. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring are joined once again by Julie's sister, Dr. Sara Wyckoff, to talk about the best way to help kids build a relationship with their dog at every stage of development.
For more information and show notes please see: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
YFD 165: Trigger Stacking and What It Means For Your Dog.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Triggers- you have them, I have them, and our dogs have them, too! Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring help you learn to recognize your dog's stress triggers and effectively manage them before they build up and boil over.
For show notes and more please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
YFD 164: Does your dog need help walking politely on leash?
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
"Walking the dog" is one of those things that's often a lot harder than it sounds. Julie and Tina break down the art of loose leash walking and offer advice and suggestions to help both you and Fido enjoy your walks.
For show notes, please go to: Your Family Dog
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
YFD 163: Winter Training Tips
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Post-holiday blues got you down? Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith can help you beat the winter doldrums with these suggestions for training your dog even when cold weather has you stuck inside.
For show notes and more information please see: Your Family Dog
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