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Co-Regulation: An Intuitive Approach to Trauma Recovery for Both Ends of the Leash
Co-Regulation: An Intuitive Approach to Trauma Recovery for Both Ends of the Leash

My guest Sharon Vincuilla has come to realize that beneath the struggles of both dogs with behavior problems and adults with mental illness lie trauma, sensory hypersensitivity, and nervous system dysregulation. Listen to this informative episode to learn how we can support ourselves AND our dogs through trauma recovery, reactive behavior modification and stressful circumstances by learning how to co-regulate with each other. How can we support each other’s nervous systems? Fascinating!

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Well-BeingKrista KarpowichSharon Vincuilla, nervous system, trauma, anxiety, regulation, support, intuitive, co-regulation, regulateComment
Exploring the World of My Anxious Dog
Exploring the World of My Anxious Dog

More than 70% of dogs suffer from anxiety or fear. How can we make their world easier to manage and change their behavior to be less reactive? My guest Sarah Jones, Founder of My Anxious Dog helps us to understand the real fear and anxiety that many dogs have and how to help create an environment for our pups that meets them where they are. Do you have a fearful, aggressive or anxious dog? Tune in!

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Helping Dogs Cross in Peace
Helping Dogs Cross in Peace

We all agree that losing our dogs and having to say goodbye is one of the hardest things in life. But Sue London is here to give us peace and assure us that our dogs’ passing is a beautiful thing. She shares how they feel when crossing over, how they do continue to communicate with you, and the purpose they had for being in your life. Anyone who’s loved and lost a dog, will find comfort in this touching episode.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichrainbow bridge, die, passing, dog passing, hospice, Sue London, healing, energyComment
Keeping Dog Poop in the Loop
Keeping Dog Poop in the Loop

What’s wrong with how we typically handle dog waste? A lot! Listen in as Rose Seemann shares all of the health hazards associated with dog waste and how we can be more responsible dog owners, and stop continuing to pollute our environment. She gives us so many options on how we can easily upcycle our own dog’s waste and start a program in our communities. Yes, there is a way to collect and compost canine waste into a safe, nutrient-rich, garden soil. Learn something new today!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichcompost, composting, compostable, dog waste, poo, poop, landfill, fertilizer, septicComment
Dog Gone Calm: The Benefits of Canine Sound Therapy for Both Ends of the Leash
Dog Gone Calm: The Benefits of Canine Sound Therapy for Both Ends of the Leash

Sound is one of the most common stressors for our dogs. They hear 3x higher than us humans! Because sound is such a powerful sensorial pathway for canines, music can be a potent remedy for reaching them and deeply communicating calm. Lisa Spector shares the benefits of canine sound therapy (music designed for dogs) and how it can improve health and behavior. Lisa even plays a piece of her Dog Gone Calm piano music. Listen in with your dog!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichpiano, music, sound therapy, lisa spector, calm, classical, anxiety, listen, fireworks, sheltersComment
What is Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Why Do We Need It?
What is Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Why Do We Need It?

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what are the benefits and does your dog need it? Billie Groom breaks it all down for us in this super informative episode. She is pretty much the pioneer in this area is the creator of UPWARD Dogology, a scientifically proven methodology for addressing anxiety and aggression, and behaviors common in adopted, rescued, and adolescent dogs. Listen in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichadolescent stage, methods, CBT, positive reinforcement training, cognitive skillss, cognitive skills, conditioning, brain, Billie Groom, inhibitory neurons, trainers, formula, behavior, teachComment
The Effect of Dog Friendliness on Canine Health & Wellness
The Effect of Dog Friendliness on Canine Health & Wellness

The result of keeping dogs away from our everyday lives can be seen in so many unwanted realities. It's so difficult for us to practice empathy, ongoing education, success sharing, resource provision, etc. unless we define our families and communities to include furry ones. Beth Miller from Wagtown is here to cover each aspect of how community culture gives us and our dogs an enriching and healthy environment. Listen in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichdog park, community, wellness, friendly, health, neighborhood, neighbors, SMART Dog Park, Wagtown, Beth MillerComment
Successful Socialization!
Successful Socialization!

What exactly is socialization when it comes to dogs? How should we properly socialize puppies vs adult dogs? Is your dog properly socialized? Are you confident that your dog will behave properly around other people and animals in order to create a positive experience? How do we make our dogs comfortable around unfamiliar environments and situations? Join me with my super informative interview with Carla Dusel, CPDT-KA, Operations & Behavior Advisor for Central Bark where she answers these questions and so many more! Do you know #1 thing every dog owner should know to best support their dog when socializing? Tune in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichdogs, puppies, Socialization, carla dusel, learning, uncomfortable, behavior, feelings, support, training, unfamiliarComment
Your Dog is not a Robot… They are a Living Sentient Being
Your Dog is not a Robot… They are a Living Sentient Being

Did you know that our dog’s behavior is affected by health and wellness? Ana Melara chats with me about about how our dogs are sentient, i.e. they have the same capacity as us to feel joy and happiness, as well as negative emotions like fear, pain and sadness. So, how does health and wellness play into our dog’s behavior? How can a change in behavior signal a possible medical condition? How can food and nutrition help our dogs’ mood and effectively their behavior? Learn all of this and more by tuning in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichanamelara, sentient, dog behavior, nutrition, wellness, health, learning, connection, thyroid, dimentiaComment
How to Tackle Tinkle with Science
How to Tackle Tinkle with Science

Let’s face it. Our dogs have accidents in the house (urine, bile, vomit, poo, blood, etc). When it comes to pet messes it’s usually impossible to actually get rid of the stain and the odor. Many products will simply mask the nose-wrinkling smell with powerful (and probably dangerous) fragrances, but they don’t eliminate the odor. What if there was a way to completely clean the stains and the odors naturally? Without the use of toxic chemicals. Julie Holmes is here to share about the science of using bacteria to clean any stain safely and effectively.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichbacteria, stain, urine, vomit, spray, clean, odor, perfume, enzymes, smell, accident, carpet, bottle, organicComment
Manifesting the Ultimate Connection with Our Dogs
Manifesting the Ultimate Connection with Our Dogs

Don’t you agree that we need a strong connection with our dogs, now, more than ever? James Jacobson believes so and in this episode shares his areas of expertise to include: the benefits of meditating with our dogs, how to understand the options and provide the context if you currently are or ever find your dog facing a canine cancer diagnosis and then how to find out if your are a dog lover vs a dog owner. Lots to learn in this one!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichcancer, mediation, meditating with your dog, podcast, dog lover, dog owner, connectionComment
The Law of Pet Action: Human vs Dog Mindset
The Law of Pet Action: Human vs Dog Mindset

In a time where nothing makes sense, more of us are seeking out more natural, holistic, and healthy ways to bring our lives into balance and of course more balance and awareness with our dogs. Want to learn more about healing energies, especially when it comes to our dogs? Lesley Nase is here to explain how she uses shamanic healing techniques along with the science of Quantum energy to better understand our dogs. She even does an exercise to show you how to use your own intuition with your dog so that you're not always looking outside of yourself for the answers. You can start with yourself. Tune in!

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Well-BeingKrista KarpowichLesley, intuition, understand, healing, energy, shamanic healing techniques, Quantum energyComment
Kindness Will Get You Everywhere
Kindness Will Get You Everywhere

What is Kindness in Training and how does that differ from reward or positive reinforcement dog training? Gail Green has been training dogs for over 60 years, so she has seen various training methods come and go. And she knows that you and your dog first need mutual respect. Listen in and learn what are the best methods to shape and mold positive behavior. How do we get our dogs to work for something and not against it? Good stuff!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichbehavior, kindness, treat, trainers, motivation, reward, fear, agression, respect, collars, commands Comment
THE Biggest Mistake in Training Your Dog!
THE Biggest Mistake in Training Your Dog!

Do you think you know? The answer might surprise you. Some of the actions we take are so damaging to dogs, and we have no idea how damaging they are. Doggy Dan will share more about this big mistake, how to correct it, how you can incorporate the Dog Calming Code and how all of this differs from treat training or correction based methods. And learn why your dog so desperately needs you to be a leader in the relationship. Tune in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichfood, dog trainer, dog training, Doggy Dan, relax, relaxed, behavior Comment
5 Signs It's Time to Hire a Professional Dog Trainer
5 Signs It's Time to Hire a Professional Dog Trainer

Do all dogs need help from a professional trainer? Are we able to read books or watch videos to help train our dogs?The biggest drawback of do-it-yourself dog training is the potential lost time. If you are fumbling through and trying to figure it out as you go (as most of us are), you stand to lose valuable moments in your dog's life that could be spent reinforcing good behaviors instead of sending mixed and inconsistent messages. Hiring one shouldn’t be considered a reflection of an owner’s failure. Listen in as Louie Torres shares when it’s best to hire a training professional who is right for you and your dog.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichtraining, trainer, leash, professional, behaviors, dog trainer, obedience, evaluation, canineComment
Paw and Order! Therapy Dogs for Kids Testifying in Court
Paw and Order! Therapy Dogs for Kids Testifying in Court

Testifying in court can be a stressful experience for most people and especially children who may be asked to recall traumatic memories. We know about how studies have shown that interacting with a dog can lower stress levels, as well as put people at ease, so having dogs in the courtroom to comfort victims just makes sense. Join me as I interview Kerry Cooke, who shares her experience with this amazing program, what states allow therapy dogs in the courtroom and where we are as a whole with the important legislation needed.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichcourtroom, testify, child, children, therapy, spleash, support, court, kerry Comment
SIT, STAY, HEAL - How Dogs and People Help Each Other
SIT, STAY, HEAL - How Dogs and People Help Each Other

For people in chronic emotional, physical, or spiritual pain, adopting a dog can transform, and even save, their lives. Listen in as Carol Novello chats with us about all of the ways that dogs can make us healthier and happier. And learn about her amazing program, Mutual Rescue, helping shelters, rescues, volunteers, people and the dogs themselves. A win-win for all!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichdogs, rescues, shelters, adopted, carol novello, Mutual Rescue, Doggy Day OutComment
Dog Tricks Save Lives!
Dog Tricks Save Lives!

What does special guest Larry Kay mean that dog tricks save lives? Larry is a best-selling and award-winning dog author and dog filmmaker, so he’s going to share how even training your dog to do tricks will enrich both of your lives. And we’ll talk about how tricks are saving shelter dogs too! Isn’t it time for a uplifting discussion?

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Well-BeingKrista KarpowichLarry Kay, tricks, platform, shelter, filmmaking, training, footsies, adopted, teach, Spider, behaviorsComment
Does YOUR Mood Affect Your Dog's Health?
Does YOUR Mood Affect Your Dog's Health?

Your dog is intuitive, and is sensitive to your moods and reactions. Tune in as Dr. Melissa Walker shares some fascinating information on how our energy affects our dog's health, the studies that have been done, how certain emotions directly affect their organs and what we can do to make sure we are giving stress and anxiety relief to our dogs. Remember, your behavior has a significant impact on their peace of mind and quality of life.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichstress, cortisol, chinese medicine, energy, worry, anxiety, energetic field, health, prolonged stressComment
Innovations For the Love of Dogs
Innovations For the Love of Dogs

There is no doubt that the pet industry continues to grow and more and more amazing products are hitting the market every single day. Savvy pet parents are always on the lookout for new items that will benefit the health and well-being on their dogs. So, what is on the horizon for new canine innovations? Join me as I interview expert Faz Bashi about the exciting products that will help your dog to thrive.

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichpeople, products, health, innovations, wearables, DoggyStat, Morris Animal Foundation, veterinarian, supplements, wearableComment