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July 4th can be terrifying for pets — especially dogs with noise sensitivities. Fireworks and thunderstorms trigger stress, fear, and sometimes dangerous flight responses in our four-legged friends. In this live mini episode, we talk about why dogs are afraid of fireworks and thunder, how to recognize signs of fear (even the subtle ones!), and strategies for keeping pets calm and safe.You’ll learn how to spot canine stress signals, understand dog body language during loud events, what calming dog products work for us. We’ll also debunk the myth that comforting your scared dog makes things worse, because it doesn’t!Plus, we share what we’re doing this weekend to prep our own dogs, including: * Updating microchip info and ID tags * Using white noise and calming dog music * Preparing soothing chews and frozen enrichment toys * Creating safe spaces Whether your dog hides, trembles, or just seems “off,” this episode is packed with practical tips to help you get through the holiday weekend with less stress for everyone.To participate in Jenni's research study, reach out via her website: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZtSE5RUmVUODJfZHRQbVRCY29lTGdoNHVtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuR1Y5Tlhqc0FxLUlfS1Y3X0FDTk84N0doNUVHRVVxN2RKMkpaZUMzT0hEUlEwNGhfeG9jbzlXVUJuRTNEOEE4elFMU3BOQ2c0b2YzVDNtc1FtMXBzSFdrTzRoSXlZVzdYWmlPenpVRW1UX2taWFA1bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elevateddogtraining.com%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Link to Lincoln Sound Sensitivity Scale:https://ipstore.lincoln.ac.uk/product... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0VGdl9zVmJfaEt0bmktSW1kTDNuYk8zM2ZNZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTVFMX1FYdlh6NTVkeDJseHpVVTljbHhPcWhMLUI0dEk5Q3Z5N3gxcWRlclZ3THozVHVCdGtvWVEwXzd2dXRabWVMajVzS1ZISDNFaXdPWWVUdHA5b01QTHlpb2VQWjBwZ2Iwbm44TzNVLXNtd0pYZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fipstore.lincoln.ac.uk%2Fproduct%2Fthe-lincoln-sound-sensitivity-scale-for-dogs-lsss&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Stress and predictability:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVoteGN0Mmc1UmJnYTdtV0FiUENzQnhIQ3ZTd3xBQ3Jtc0trWTBBVUNvQXlEcm9YWm0xZER3NmpsY1lEa3loOVAwcEMycTdxTV80NHR0UVA2SmRBNy04aFRtbXhqbjZQei1kLWJNMmI4c29CRHZsR1l3a2lKN0prMXB6ZVhybmRHOGxtaEIxV0FxdjRBYk1GVEVQZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Farticles%2FPMC3099497%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]🎙️ Connect With Us:Facebook:   / podtotherescue   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFBGdnE1YmNjMzJkVnYtREJ2WS1rSVdMVVFCZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVk1RR0VCb3FqaWpsaUF5dWV6cEdyaHRRNVp6THA4dG5fSG1xWkVKRTFLX0VJNzNCU3VGb2Y2SEdvYzRwTThPdVFnTUtHM3h3U3dUMXZPcDV2cElMN1o5Yk41dW40SDktQ1Q0YzRCTVRQQkNIT216RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPodToTheRescue&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Instagram:   / podtotherescue   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblUtbFNscFJ0U1hNYjlqQ0RfOThRdXBxbWx2UXxBQ3Jtc0tra05mX3RybWNEcFdZRUhRZDdoMmpYeWNXSmhOZzRhNFFaRTkwWEhpWVJSTzlZNUdUM3FfSW1RS0wybXZxM19qMWc1UWkwTU5SWXpMQnFpeGktYktqR3lBLUpmeEpaTGdLY19JOEs1RFJRTlkyc1dNYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpodtotherescue%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Website: https://www.podtotherescue.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUtSWllqWTdFTk5uN3VWd1F5dU9RNjBEanZ6Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsV2dfVFVXTXhhcjNITXJ5cHFFb1VUdmhXejhzcUpMTVBRVHZZQ2prUUZFazh5aXVCOTJVQmh3M2FsZ1kwUjhKd3NEOGNrNm5PUm9YeGNBQnV6TlcxU0xXN0g4SnhqM2V5X2pabDNIY2ZBa05semo0TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtotherescue.com%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0dpNndJUEVzNzBZYmdrdnRVbzQ5Z3paOEdGUXxBQ3Jtc0tsV20tZjdaWkV5ZURkdGh6aFJUVlB6NzR4MGg5QW9MdXdsMENHTnRGRmJEa0MtQ3NoU084eEtTWnp6dExraUlSZ1g1dEU0blFYUVpsMF84QWFVck5GRVdIQ0g3bktBYWFUZUVmN3RMXzlDYldycU5mSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brilliantpupbehavior.com%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM2Z1gwdlVEWDM2bDN5ZDdvM2V6UTZNRTNGZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRG9WelI0WnVVNmxfOU9rVE1FVzJnQ0I1MUYtMWhXUjJGNkI1cl9GeDhPVWZwUDh2b3hkcXVzZkFvUEZHeEgta01FZnJmd3h0SUktVE9lcFp4eE5kV0dYTWdHd3dkVy14bndXYTEyQWFPa3lhYjZ0TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elevateddogtraining.com%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHlQcmFRQmV1ckxLR1VObmdzbVRjNjZ6bzJlZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuc2tIY0c2RFZGbm41ZWVwczhRRUhZdnlrMjlGR3RZR0xaNms4V293b0dmVWtQTXBhUVMzdlUzOVF1VWF4MU9oYzcxaG5BdWFFU1UzRXdvT1RJZTVLT1lIUmdPVUk2dklzcnJVTElMTzBCajVhWVRSUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bolder.dog%2F&v=Oq6OueUhYFo]

Bringing a new foster or adopted dog into your home is exciting—but when you already have a resident dog, the introduction process requires careful planning. In this episode, we chat with behavior consultant and friend of the pod Elisheba Fay, and dive into strategies for setting both dogs up for success, especially when working with foster or rescue dogs whose histories may be unknown. We cover what to consider before bringing a new dog home, how to evaluate whether your current pet is ready for a new companion, and how to avoid common pitfalls during introductions. Whether you're fostering, adopting, or just thinking about adding a second dog to your pack, this episode will help you approach multi-dog households with confidence and compassion. 🐶 In this episode, you’ll learn:  * What skills your resident dog needs before bringing home a new dog * How to set up your home for a new foster dog * Why it’s important to go slow when introducing a new dog—even if your dog is friendly! * What’s normal and what’s not normal when integrating new dogs 🎙️ Connect With Us: * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue/] for weekly behavior insights * Website: http://podtotherescue.comhttps://www.podtotherescue.com/ * Elisheba Fay: https://www.artandscience.dog/ * Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/ [https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/] * Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/] * Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/

Why is my puppy biting so much? This is a question we get a lot from fosters, adopters, and clients. We’re here to help! Puppy biting is normal, but you don’t have to become a chew toy for your new rescue puppy. In this episode, Emily, Jenni, and Libby discuss everything puppy biting: why puppies bite, how to prevent puppy biting, and how to train your puppy not to bite so much. (Hint: it’s all in the prevention!) 🐶 In this episode, you’ll learn: * Is it normal for puppies to bite a lot?  * Our tips for dealing with puppy biting  * Mouthy puppy management and prevention strategies * Our favorite toys for teething puppies * How to manage puppy biting with positive reinforcement * How long the puppy biting stage lasts, and when to call in help 🎙️ Connect With Us: * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue/] for weekly behavior insights * Website: https://www.podtotherescue.com/ * Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/ [https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/] * Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/] * Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/

Dog reactivity is one of the most challenging behavior issues we face in dog rescue, but there is hope for reactive dogs! We’ve helped lots of reactive foster and rescue dogs over the years, and so has Renée Erdman of Bravo Dog Behavioral Health. In this episode, we sit down to talk about reactivity: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to help your dog. 🐶 In This Episode, You'll Learn: * What is reactivity in dogs? * How is it different from aggression in dogs? * Why we often label this as “leash reactivity” * How to help your dog’s underlying emotions that lead to reactive behavior * Which types of training don’t work * Why our dogs aren’t damaged — and that there is help for reactivity! 🐾 Links & Next Steps: * Follow Renée Erdman on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bravodogbehaviour] and check out her website: https://www.bravodog.ca/ [https://www.bravodog.ca/] * Enroll in Renée’s free body language and new dog adoption courses [https://www.bravodog.ca/bodylanguagecourse]. * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue/] for weekly behavior insights 🎙️ Connect With Us: * Website: http://podtotherescue.comhttps://www.podtotherescue.com/ * Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/ [https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/] * Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/] * Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/

Raising a puppy can be one of the most fun and rewarding parts of dog rescue, fostering, and adoption, but it can also be one of the most challenging. We get it, and so does our guest, Kathy Callahan. Kathy has raised a lot of rescue puppies, and her latest book, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog, provides a life-changing framework for anyone bringing a puppy into their home — as well as practical tips for puppy training and socialization. In this episode, we discuss Kathy’s background in dog and puppy rescue, how she became a dog trainer, and how she guides clients through the process of puppy training with empathy and understanding first.  🐶 In This Episode, You'll Learn: * What is Planet Dog, and why is it important to understand? * The role choice and control play in raising puppies * What is puppy socialization? * How the experiences of Planet Rescue Dog can shape our puppies * Why understanding your puppy’s body language matters * How to teach kids to interact appropriately with puppies * Some tips for the toughest puppy behaviors, like jumping, mouthing, and biting 🐾 Links & Next Steps: * Follow Kathy Callahan on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/puppy.picks/] and check out her website to learn more about her books and podcast: ⁠https://www.puppypicks.com/ [https://www.puppypicks.com/] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue/] for weekly behavior insights 🎙️ Connect With Us: * Website: https://www.podtotherescue.com/ * Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/ [https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/] * Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/ [https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/] * Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/