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Delores Carter
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Do you ever wonder why your dog does some of the things they do? Join us as we dive deep and get curious about our dogs – what they do, why they do it, and how to live with it (or change it).

Episodes

  1. 10/26/2025

    Naughty Dog? Turn Frustration into Fun

    Living with a naughty dog can be frustrating..but we can change that and have fun with it!

    32 min

  2. 10/26/2025

    Puppy Biting Blues: Will My Puppy EVER Stop Biting?

    Puppy biting is a common complaint I hear from puppy guardians. In this episode we'll take a look at why puppy's get bitey and how we can survive this phase of puppy development. Do you have more questions about your bitey puppy? Contact me at delores@thelearningdogacademy.com Here are a few great resources to help puppy's and their guardians get through that bitey time of life and live their best life possible: Books: Puppy expert, Kathy Callahan, CPDT-KA, just published an amazing book that every puppy guardian needs. Before welcoming my puppy, Pandora, I read it. It's a must read for every puppy guardian! Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog: How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend https://amzn.to/3WIOixv Wendy Sunshine's book, Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationships with Our Dogs, shows puppy guardians how understanding parenting styles can help them raise a happy pup. https://amzn.to/3WIOixv Curious about why your dog does what she does? I wrote Why Does My Dog Do That?! Life in a Multi-species Home Explained to help you understand the world from your dog's perspective. https://amzn.to/46rIuf6 Chew toys: These are just a few of the favored toys lying around my house. I hope your pup enjoys them as much as my bunch! Coffeewood chew - great alternative for dogs who love to chew on wood! https://amzn.to/4bYONaR Leather chew toy - My dogs LOVE this chew and it saves my shoes from puppy teeth! https://amzn.to/4c8IH7Y Waterbuffalo Horn - Long lasting and no odor, I love product for my dogs. https://amzn.to/4doq3Kx Firehose chew toys for serious chewers - Another favorite around my house! My dogs have several of these. Great toy to take outside! https://amzn.to/4dc6TYg

    51 min
  3. Gentle Giant OR Large and In Charge: Who Are the Guardian Breed Dogs?

    10/26/2025

    Gentle Giant OR Large and In Charge: Who Are the Guardian Breed Dogs?

    This is the first of a series of podcasts looking at different breed groups of dogs. We'll start with the biggeest of all dogs - the guardians. These are the Great Danes, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs and more.   Pupsicles - one of my dogs' favorite interactive toys available on Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/woof-pupsicle-tough-squeaky-power/dp/1206854 Hide a Squirrel - another fan favorite at my house available on Chewy. I love that there are different sizes to meet the needs of any dog:https://www.chewy.com/outward-hound-hide-squirrel-squeaky/dp/113786  Large squeaky plush toys, like this one from GoDog available on Chewy, is another hit at my house: https://www.chewy.com/godog-furballz-chew-guard-squeaky/dp/130051

    42 min

  4. 10/26/2025

    Live Life BIG: Meet the Bulldog Group

    Who are the bulldogs? Frenchies, AmStaffs, Pitbulls, American Bulldogs, Boxers, Bull Terriers, and more make up this enthusiastic, high-octane, entertaining group. Want to learn more about dog breeds? Check out Kim Brohphey's book Meet Your Dog - https://www.meetyourdogbook.com/ If you need behavior or training help with your bully, check out these websites: https://www.thelearningdogacademy.com https://iaabc.org https://www.familydogmediation.com/mediatordirectory/ https://karenpryoracademy.com If your dog is struggling with separation anxiety, check out Julie Naismith's Podcast, Be Right Back Fun stuff: Tether Tug - https://tethertug.com/products/big-tether-tug-dog-toy?srsltid=AfmBOork9jz9459kjpUZ7OgQUMbZIkM3oVGZsi6N1FgphPqGcL9Q8MQI Flirt Pole - https://www.fit4apit.com/products/flirt-pole-v2?srsltid=AfmBOoo8jm8pZfJ77eVW6kJIQXK9vEEhWPn7997o-ewVTEBdbX5yViUO Pupsicle - https://mywoof.com/products/pupsicle?srsltid=AfmBOoqcfYMU5sLl6bITNabph0nwHS7-cRuQ9NTw47d0TZG_ZWeDM21g&variant=42465759822020

    43 min
  5. You're My Friend and You're My Friend...Look! We're All Friends: Hello, Gundogs!

    10/26/2025

    You're My Friend and You're My Friend...Look! We're All Friends: Hello, Gundogs!

    Gundogs find friends everywhere they go. You, however, are their best friend. They love spending time with you. The ultimate team player and adventure pal.

    25 min

  6. 10/26/2025

    "Stop Digging in the Yard!" Solving the Digging Problem

    Digging is one of those behaviors that cause frustration for person and pet. You want your dog to stop digging in the garden, but your dog is determined to dig! This episodes explores why dogs dig and how to solve the problem without adding more frustration. If you have questions about digging (or other doggie behavior) let us know! info@thelearningdogacademy.com I love watching dogs dig! It's a healthy way to expend energy for my dogs AND it's entertaining for me. Here are a few clips of dogs digging in appropriate places and having a great time doing it.   Pandora (3 mos old Great Dane) and her new sandbox :  https://youtu.be/V8RHoNITom0 Pandora and Bopp (16 mos old Bull terrier mix) play together in the sand box :  https://youtu.be/rdJ4OSou2E0 Pandora and friends, Fig and Bean (7 week old Great Danes) have a digging party: https://youtu.be/KTXT4OUHU1o Pandora lying on her side digging : https://youtube.com/shorts/NTGyXNw-ajk Moonie digging in her favorite spot : https://youtu.be/s8p_E8Od8_Q Huron (poodle puppy) discovers the indoor sandbox : https://youtube.com/shorts/z-ZMayCiOeM Marly LOVES digging in the water fountain : https://youtu.be/BEg2YaSNYto The iDig - great for dogs who LOVE to dig : https://amzn.to/4fDNeSW

    38 min

  7. 10/26/2025

    Big Feelings: Understanding Your Reactive Dog

    Reactivity is driven by BIG feelings. If you're living with a reactive dog, chances are that you have some pretty big feelings about your dog's behavior. In this episode, Delores dives into what reactivity really is (big feelings), how it affects you, and simple solutions to help make reactivity easier to manage.

    37 min
  8. Confused by the Odd Things Your Dog Does? The L.E.G.S. Model has Answers!

    10/26/2025

    Confused by the Odd Things Your Dog Does? The L.E.G.S. Model has Answers!

    The L.E.G.S. Model has already helped many people understand their companion pets. In this episode, Delores will explain the L.E.G.S. Model so you can better understand the dog in your life! Meet Your Dog by Kim Brophey https://amzn.to/3T1jKVj Family Dog Mediation https://www.familydogmediation.com

    22 min
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Do you ever wonder why your dog does some of the things they do? Join us as we dive deep and get curious about our dogs – what they do, why they do it, and how to live with it (or change it).

Information

  • Creator
    Delores Carter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Learning Dog Radio