Rescue Tails

In this episode we talk about the importance of managing our expectations of our rescue dogs.

In this episode, I chat with dog trainer and behaviourist Anthony De Marinis about why our dogs behave differently with different people. I asked Anthony to join me for this episode because I noticed that my dog, Rosa, has been behaving very differently when on walks with me versus when she’s with my husband. Anthony explains why this happens and why some dogs can display aggressive behaviour when out with one person and not another. We discuss what we can do to address this and some...

In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about why our dogs bark and what we can do about it. Vivian is the founder of Pumpkin Pups Training and is based in New York. She offers online and in-person consults. Website: PumpkinPups Dog Training For Free: Ask The Trainer - Saturdays at 11am EST. PumpkinPups Dog Training Clients & Friends - Closed Facebook Group - All the questions must be answered to be approved. Article about how to talk to your dog. Podcast...

In this episode, I chat with Freya, the adoption manager at Miracle's Mission and Emma Mclean, behaviourist and founder of Hound Charming, about why many disabled dogs make amazing companions. We bust many of the myths about disabled dogs and the lives they live, plus Emma and Freya also give a breakdown of some of the costs involved and how organizations like Miracle's Mission support with financial costs. To learn more about the dogs featured in this episode, visit...

In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Moira Hechenleitner about how we can help our dogs overcome separation anxiety. Moira is one of only 200 Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers (CSATs) in the world. She graduated from Mayor University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, in Santiago, Chile and has a postgraduate in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Moira is a founding board member of the Chilean Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT Chile). She has spent the last 12 years...

In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about how to settle your adopted rescue dog if you live in a chaotic city. We also talk about how to better communicate with our dogs and what to do if your dog is a persistent barker! Vivian is the founder of Pumpkin Pups Training and is based in New York. She offers online and in-person consults. She has some fantastic blogs on her website including one of my favourites “YES” training vs. “NO” training For more about...

In this episode, I want to have a chat with you about how YOU feel. We talk about settling your rescue dog on this podcast a lot. It's what it’s all about. But now that I’ve had my dog Rosa for 8 months, I realise the importance of talking about our emotions as humans. Once your rescue dog has settled in, you're probably going to start seeing some behaviour changes and not all of them are easy to manage without professional help. And some behaviours can be really stressful for us as the...

In this episode, we're going to be talking about the seven things you must do to settle your adopted rescue dog. So, if you are thinking about adopting a dog or you recently have, then this episode is a must listen! To find out more about Rescue Tails, visit us at www.rescuetails.co

This episode is all about puppies! They’re cute, they’re cuddly but they can really be a handful and what you do in the early days with your puppy will have a huge impact on their behaviour when they get older. So in this episode, I chat with dog trainer and behaviourist Anthony De Marinis who reveals some of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid making with your puppy. Anthony will also teach you how to potty train your puppy and he’ll talk you through what to do if your furry friend is...

In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about why our dogs eat poop and what to do about it. We also talk about why some dogs will rip apart the trash as soon as their guardian goes out even if they’ve eaten. Kristin is a certified veterinary technician and force free dog trainer. She has extensive experience and training in dog and cat anaesthesia, surgical nursing, nutrition, behaviour and rescue work. She is an avid horse lover and trains her horse with force free methods, as well....

In this episode, I invited behaviourist Angie Cook back to the podcast to talk about reactivity. We chat about why some dogs become reactive or sensitive to other dogs and what to do about it. Angie explains that our dogs often give us signals that they are uncomfortable well before they get anywhere near an approaching dog. We talk about how to read those signals and respond to them to avoid the reaction in the first place. We also chat about some of the behaviours that dogs naturally do...

In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to support your dog if he or she is scared of children. Debby explains why dogs can develop a fear of children and how it can manifest in different behaviours. Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs, an association of Dog Trainers and behaviourists who specialise in helping families with children to train their dogs and live in harmony together. If you have children, you will learn lots from this episode! Check out these links to find...

In this episode, I chat with Angie Cook, about what leads dogs to become reactive or sensitive to other dogs and what to do about it. We also discuss resource guarding - we chat about why it’s so important to understand why your dog is resource guarding before trying to address it. Angie has years of experience working with dog shelters so we also talk about the dos and don’ts of settling your adopted rescue dog. Angie is a certified Dog Behaviourist and a certified Family Dog Mediator...

Thinking about adopting a rescue dog? Or have you recently adopted one and are struggling to help him or her get settled? You’re not alone! It can be really stressful for dogs and their human companions in the first few days, weeks and even months. When I brought my dog Rosa home, we had a really tough start. She was too scared to come inside the apartment and slept by the front door for the first few days. She was scared of pretty much everything including cars, people, other dogs. This...

In this episode, I chat with Helen Coen, about Separation Anxiety. We talk about the different types of separation anxiety including isolation distress. Helen explains how to spot the signs and what you can do to help support your dog to overcome separation anxiety and what you can do to help prevent them in the first place. Helen is a professional dog trainer and a fully qualified and certified Separation Anxiety Professional trainer. She is the founder of Fairy Tails Dog Training in...

The truth is, not all adoption stories have a happy ending. Many dogs are sent back to the shelter because of behaviour challenges. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 dogs end up back in shelters every year. And we all know that behind every statistic is a heartbreaking story. This is the problem Emma Jane-Lee is working tirelessly to help solve. Emma is a teacher, writer, assessment consultant and canine behaviourist based in France. In this episode I chat with her about what drives people to...

In this episode, I chat with Kim Brophey about why we need to rethink our relationship with our dogs and move away from thinking of our dogs as pets and of ourselves as ‘dog owners’ but more like dog parents or carers. We also chat about why it’s so important that we are more aware of how our emotions get in the way of our dogs' ability to learn and live happy lives. Kim is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator working to solve problems between people and dogs with...

In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to choose and introduce a rescue dog into a family with young children. We talk about how to assess a dog before taking it home and the signs that the dog might be uncomfortable with children. Debby also explains how she teaches children to interact with dogs and spot the signs a dog is stressed or fearful. Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs, an association of Dog Trainers and behaviourists who specialise in helping families with...

In this episode, I chat with Katherine Porter about how we can support sensitive dogs who display aggressive behaviours using positive reinforcement techniques. Katherine is the founder of Four Paws and You Dog Training. She is a force free, reward based dog behaviour consultant. Many of her clients come to her with Pitbulls, German Shepherds Rottweilers and other powerful breeds. Her training techniques have enabled her clients to take shock collars and prong collars off and reduce...

In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about what we should and shouldn’t be feeding our dogs. We talk about the impact of food on our dogs’ behaviour and why a high carb and high processed diet can be the cause of aggressive behaviour. Kristin is a certified veterinary technician and force free dog trainer. She has extensive experience and training in dog and cat anaesthesia, surgical nursing, nutrition, behaviour and rescue work. She is an avid horse lover and trains her horse with...