Doggy Discourse

Mary Bell

We are changing the way the world talks about canine behavior. The goal of this podcast is to make understanding the way your furry family member communicates just a bit easier.

28 Episodes

"Protective" dogs don't exist outside of K9 sports
12/5/2023
47:22
In this week's episode, Mary discusses the real meaning of the behaviors behind statements like "my dog is just protective of me" or "my dog is very territorial of their toys". We also revisit the definition of aggression and why it's so important to be careful when using that term. Links for today's episode: Resource guarding article by the Humane Society - https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/resource-guarding-dogs#:~:text=The%20psychology%20behind%20resource%20guarding,with%20a%20secure%20food%20source. Stacy Hope Rescue - www.stacyhoperescue.org Alpine K9 (Central California Trainer) - www.alpinek9training.com
What are you reinforcing?
11/29/2023
55:03
In this episode, Mary breaks down a Reddit conversation about working with reactive dogs and intentional/unintentional reinforcement of behaviors.
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Human/Canine Relationship
8/15/2023
1:00:46
In this episode, Mary talks about some of the important parts of the relationship between you and your dog.
Doggy Discourse Update
4/22/2023
7:39
If you're seeing this... you know what to do ;)
A fond fairwell
12/6/2022
17:05
Some end of the year announcements brought to you by our lovely host Mary. To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast
A Shocking Update ;)
10/26/2022
32:50
In this impromptu episode, Mary talks about her thoughts on the movement to ban ecollars in San Francisco, Ca. To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast To sign the petition to stop the Ecollar ban click -> https://www.change.org/p/ethical-dog-trainers-against-e-collar-bans?recruiter=943775153&recruited_by_id=befe6440-4b3a-11e9-8b73-f1640bfe29c1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=instagram_story
Apologies for our absence
8/30/2022
2:00
Apologies for our absence! We'll be back soon better than ever! To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast
She has HOW many dogs?
8/18/2022
1:17:52
This week Mary takes a break from the normal show format to have an honest chat with dog owner, Laura Lanigan. In this episode they discuss things like how your energy affects your dogs to the stress of having dogs who live together being reactive to eachother. Where can you find Laura? Instagram @laura.lanigan.sll TikTok @thesoloveleepodcast Laura’s podcast: The So LoveLee Podcast Laura’s website: https://solovelee.thinkific.com/ To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast
What drives your dog?
8/9/2022
20:33
In this episode Mary defines the term “Drive” and discusses some of the different types of drives found and how to work with your dog using those drives. To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast
A chat with America’s Canine Educator, Tom Davis!
8/2/2022
1:25:03
In this special episode, Mary gets to sit down and chat with one of her favorite online dog professional. They talk about how Tom got to where he is, why e-collars are so important to him, his work with shelters and so much more! Tom Davis’s behavior modification work with reactive and aggressive dogs can be found all over social media. Tom Davis Socials: Instagram: @tomdavis TikTok: @americascanineeducator YouTube: Upstate Canine Academy Podcast: No Bad Dogs ____________________________ To support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofthedog/support Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ [email protected] Find us on Instagram @h.e.a.r.t. of the dog podcast Find us on TikTok @h.e.a.r.t._of_the_dog For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast

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Doggy Discourse

Mary Bell

28 Episodes

"Protective" dogs don't exist outside of K9 sports

What are you reinforcing?

Human/Canine Relationship

Doggy Discourse Update

A fond fairwell

A Shocking Update ;)

Apologies for our absence

She has HOW many dogs?

What drives your dog?

A chat with America’s Canine Educator, Tom Davis!