What is Social and Defense Aggression?

What is Dog Smart?  Tara and Laura were honored to have guest and author, Jennifer Holland, come to talk about her most recent book: Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence.  A masterpiece in looking into canine cognition, understanding communication, and linking it all back to the dog owners.  They discussed with Jennifer different aspects of the book, her experiences, and the big takeaways for owners.  A must-read for any dog loving person. Check out what Jennifer has done and keep up to date on her work. jenniferhollandwriter.com Dog Smart Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

EPISODE 100!!!  WHAT?!  Tara and Laura are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode this week.  They went back and talked about some of the most listened to episodes from both seasons, the episodes that made the most impact, some of their favorite episodes, the subscription series, and all the wonderful guests that have joined them.  The future is bright and they can’t wait to keep going, so thank you to everyone that has been listening! Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Can you really foster?  The answer is YES!  This week Tara and Laura talk about the importance of fosters in saving dog’s lives, how to give them the best chance to find a forever home, and stress the needs for those dogs.  They explain what you can do to help make sure your foster dog doesn’t get attached, how to help you not get attached, and the massive rewards everyone has when a foster says yes. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Do you know about puppymills?  In this eventful episode, Tara and Laura invite Courtney Leigh back to talk about Puppymill Awareness.  They discuss what is a puppymill and the events that are coming up soon that the public is welcome to attend to help the fight against the horrors of puppymills.  Please take a look at their website, pmadtx.org for more information on events and information on how you can help join this fight. We hope to see you at some of the events coming up: Puppymill Awareness Day on Sunday, 9/29 from 9am - 1pm Boots & Bling on Friday, 10/25 Paint Your Pet on Sunday, 12/1 Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Does your dog have social or defensive aggression?  In this informative episode, Tara and Laura discuss the differences between social and defense aggression and explain why they don’t ever label a dog as “fear aggressive.”  They go through the differences between these aggressions and stress the facts about aggression having true intent to do harm. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Did you recently bring in a new dog?  In this episode, Tara and Laura help owners understand how to build a solid bond with a new dog.  Whether you are bringing in a puppy or an adult dog, it is important to take the time to learn your new dog and create a positive relationship with them that will last a lifetime.  They go over different options of how to continue bringing in a new dog, whether you have resident dogs or not. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

In this fired up episode, Tara and Laura breach the question on if the breed is really the problem when it comes to behavior.  They discuss the breed stereotypes associated with common “dangerous” breeds, including pitbulls, rottweilers, and others.  They don’t hold back as they discuss their experiences and opinions on this heated topic. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

In this uplifting episode, Tara and Laura invite Laura Davis to discuss her journey training her spicy frenchie, Dolly.  They talk about the ups and downs of training with Dolly and Laura’s ability to become the dog mom that Dolly needed to be successful.  A story all about how our dogs can change our lives for the better if we give them the opportunity and are fair and honest with them. Follow Dolly's adventures here: Instagram:@dollydiariesatx TikTok: @dolly_diaries_atx  Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

In this informative episode, Tara and Laura discuss whether it is safe to mix large and small dogs together in a pack.  There are many unspoken rules out there about how people should not have dogs of different sizes within the same household, so they debate whether it is actually a well-founded rule or if it is more complicated than a simple yes or no answer. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

In this informative episode, Tara and Laura explain pack and weakness aggression.  They go over understanding the differences, the subtypes within them, and the severity of each type of aggression.  They give examples of how to recognize certain behaviors and give a clear picture on why these types of aggression can become so dangerous. Sponsored by K9 Workingmind This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman. Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman