When Love is Not Enough

I’m a dog whisperer—so my clients and followers say. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “Have you ever come across a dog you couldn’t help?” I suppose another way to ask this is, “Ever encountered a dog who couldn’t be whispered?“Yes. The answer is yes. I’ll talk about the reasons why in this episode of The Canine Lowe-Down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I LOVE dogs!!” I hear this all the time. So what’s wrong with that, you may wonder. Well, technically nothing—I love dogs too. But so often, the person who is professing their ardent love of dogs to me is in possession of a canine who is unruly, uncontrolled and chronically misbehaving. If you think about it, it’s pretty apparent that the human emotion of love is not enough to drive good behavior in our dogs and give them a balanced, harmonious life. I’ll explain more as we chat about this very important topic today on The Canine Lowe-Down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independence Day! Most folks relish Fourth of July festivities, which typically include lots of food, lots of fun…and lots of FIREWORKS!!Fireworks. Thrilling fun for most humans, but a source of terror for most dogs. While the human masses enjoy the eardrum-throbbing fireworks displays, terrified dogs everywhere huddle in closets or under beds, trembling in fear.On today’s podcast, I’ll offer some suggestions to help take the edge off your dog’s fireworks-induced fear. My heart goes out to your furry family members. Let’s see if I can help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the evening of November 13, 2019, Fishers police K9, Harlej, was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to apprehend. In this heartbreaking and heartwarming episode of The Canine Lowe-Down, Harlej‘s handler and law-enforcement partner, Fishers police officer Jarred Koopman, recounts how he grieved, healed, and moved forward with life after the loss of his beloved canine partner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to an online article published by Forbes Advisor in October 2023, each year an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States, with approximately 800,000 people seeking medical attention for their injuries. The number of fatalities resulting from a dog attack, however, is comparatively small, averaging around 30 deaths a year, according to a CDC report. Tragically, a great majority of these fatal attacks are from Pitbulls.My client, Katie Rice, was nearly one of those fatalities.Katie‘s story, including her unbelievable journey from traumatic fear of bully breeds after her attack, to becoming a bully mom, and eventually starting a dog walking service, is the subject of this podcast episode. Katie is living proof that it is possible to recover, heal, and come to love a breed again—even after a life-threatening attack.A WORD OF CAUTION: Some of the subject matter discussed in this podcast episode may be distressing for some listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The soulful eyes. The fuzzy ears. The little paws. Who among us has not been smitten, at one time or another, by puppy fever! But there’s more to these cute little canines than meets the eye. A LOT more! Getting a puppy is a huge commitment, and the commitment is real. I’m going to tell you just HOW real on this episode of The Canine Lowe-Down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whenever I complete an in-home canine consultation, I customarily give my client an “after card” – an 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” card reviewing the philosophy, rules, and approach I have just coached them through. It’s a summary of my training methodology—a “cheat sheet” of sorts.Today on the podcast I’ll reveal this “cheat sheet” to you, and explain my thinking behind it. There’s a good chance you’ll learn an interesting thing or two that will help you enjoy a more harmonious relationship with your beloved canine!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the podcast I thought I’d do something a bit different, and answer the Internet’s most-asked questions about dogs.Sound like fun? Let’s do it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If dogs could choose our New Year’s resolutions, what do you suppose they would want us to resolve to do…or NOT do?On today’s podcast I’m going to share some New Year’s resolutions I believe dogs everywhere would want us humans to make. See if you agree! It’s a special New Year’s edition of The Canine Lowe-Down!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special mid-month, mini holiday episode of The Canine Lowe-Down! There are a few VERY important things to bear in mind when it comes to your dog this holiday season. Let’s have a quick chat about it…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.