DogLogical: Making Sense of Your Dog's Behavior

Renee Rhoades, MSc
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  • PETS & ANIMALS

Whether navigating challenging behaviors, wanting to bond better, or simply curious to understand your dog on a deeper level, this podcast has something for every modern dog pet parent. We go way beyond training, getting realistic about sharing our lives with and caring for our dogs! Get ready to make life more DogLogical! Hosted by Renee Rhoades, an Applied Animal Behaviorist with over 20 years of experience working alongside dogs and guardians. To learn more, visit www.yourdogbehaviorist.com

  1. 2025-03-25

    Myths about Positive Reinforcement

    In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood concepts in behavior... positive reinforcement. It’s a term that gets tossed around, misunderstood, and sometimes weaponized through welfare-washing. But the science? It’s clear. Reinforcement exists, but it may not mean what you think it means - and especially when you see it being used in marketing! To join my inner Circle, visit www.rplusguardians.com Stay in the know on your dog's behavior, follow me on Instagram

    25 min

  2. 2024-11-14

    Dog Nutrition with Dr. Conor Brady

    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Conor Brady, an animal nutritionist and the founder of Dogs First Ireland. I have been following Conor for the last few years after watching a presentation he gave on the role of nutrition in behavior. During the presentation, he confirmed what I had already researched and my suspicions about the relation of diet to behavior - so, of course, I wanted to know more! Conor's commitment (and no-nonsense approach) to busting myths about dog nutrition makes the topic far more digestible (pun intended)! Conor is someone that I trust not only to guide my clients through their own diet issues but also the person I trust with my own dog's health. I hope this episode brings more clarity to your search in diet options for your dog. NOTE: No one should feel shame about what they feed their dog. This episode's advice does not replace speaking to a nutritionist directly about your dog's diet. If you would like to consult Conor, he supplies free resources and very reasonably priced webinars and consultations on his website: https://dogsfirst.ie/ He also has published a book called Feeding Dogs that you can purchase HERE For more information about R+Guardians, visit www.rplusdogs.com FOLLOW me on Instagram

    1h 13m

  3. 2024-10-25

    New episodes loading...

    Brand new episodes are coming. Get ready for some changes to the format and topics. DogLogical is back and better!

    1 min
  4. Talking Dogs: Alexis Devine of What About Bunny

    2023-11-19

    Talking Dogs: Alexis Devine of What About Bunny

    In this episode, Renee chats with Alexis Devine about multi-dog households, the emotional challenges of being a modern dog guardian, how she is helping to shape the future of canine communication and, of course... her new book! Find us here on Instagram And for the link to join Resolving Reactivity click HERE About our guest: Alexis Devine is an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Seattle, Washington. A longtime creator of wearable art before her sheepadoodle Bunny, known as "What About Bunny" on social media became an internet sensation in the fall of 2020. Videos of her communicating with assistive technology from FluentPet went viral. Bunny now has over one hundred buttons individually programmed with various words that she uses to communicate needs, wants, and even express when she is in pain. She is part of an ongoing canine cognition research study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. These days Alexis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear Free Certified professional. Her goal is to further our understanding of the power of connection and importance of empathy, meeting her dogs where they are and understanding them on their terms to facilitate trust and promote an environment that supports them as the incredible creatures they are.

    1h 15m
  5. Stop Walking Your Dog!

    2023-03-11

    Stop Walking Your Dog!

    In this episode Kassie and I discuss what dog pros are really saying when they tell you to stop walking your dog! We dive into why walks might be doing more harm than good to your dog (even if they aren't reactive). We also give you some alternatives of things that you can do with your dogs to help me their biological needs. Please let us know what you think about this episode by leaving us a review! If you would like to work with us check out our website! www.rplusdogs.com

    49 min
  6. Breed Specific Legislation

    2023-02-19

    Breed Specific Legislation

    This time, we're discussing BREEDS! We discuss Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and why BSL can be very problematic. We also chat about the recent social media trend of dog breed recommendations and how they can be detrimental and offer a different perspective when it comes to choosing your next dog. The article Renee referenced can be found here: https://www.newsweek.com/dog-trainers-advice-breeds-first-time-owners-should-avoid-sparks-debate-1766345  Join in on the conversation and let us know how you feel about this topic. You can do so by tagging us on Instagram www.instagram.com/r.plus.dogs  If you would like to work with us, you can find this information on how to do so on our website www.rplusdogs.com

    1h 12m
  7. Obedience

    2023-02-05

    Obedience

    In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss the dreaded word... obedience! We will talk about what the term means to us and what place it can have in the welfare-based care of our dogs. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com If you enjoy the podcast leave us a review - or tell us directly by messaging us on Instagram.

    45 min
  8. The First Few Weeks

    2023-01-22

    The First Few Weeks

    In this episode with Kassie and Renee, we discuss ideas for your dogs first few weeks home with you. The principles discussed in this episode could be applied to a new puppy or a freshly adopted dog joining the family. To learn more about how to work with us visit www.rplusdogs.com

    51 min
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Whether navigating challenging behaviors, wanting to bond better, or simply curious to understand your dog on a deeper level, this podcast has something for every modern dog pet parent. We go way beyond training, getting realistic about sharing our lives with and caring for our dogs! Get ready to make life more DogLogical! Hosted by Renee Rhoades, an Applied Animal Behaviorist with over 20 years of experience working alongside dogs and guardians. To learn more, visit www.yourdogbehaviorist.com

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