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Have you been given different advice about which equipment to use on your dog? Is your dog comfortable in their gear when they are heading out for a walk? Emma and Kirsten explore answers to these questions and offer some guidance about the equipment that is available and why they choose to use it with their own dogs. In a market with so many choices, it is helpful to hear first-hand from professionals about best options that are available.

Have you ever considered adopting a dog with special needs? This episode takes you on one couple’s heartwarming adventure of bringing a blind dog into their life. Scout was born with a degenerative condition that is causing blindness, and though he faces some challenges, his pet parents have found ways to support him and he is thriving!

Check out reels and photos of Scout in action here
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Remember when you were 14- years- old and you were a totally balanced, perfect teenager? Of course you don’t...because how could you feel calm and confident when your world was changing and your body was taken over by alien hormones. It is the same for our adolescent dogs and in this episode, Emma and Kirsten share the science behind this challenging development stage while offering tips on how to support your struggling teen. Discovering that you no longer are the center of your pup’s universe? That’s normal and healthy. Find out how to nurture them through this stage while keeping your relationship intact.

With her incredible wit and wisdom, special guest Alexis Davison offers insights into the importance of communication in the role of behavior change, the history of positive reinforcement training and how using the UnChase Protocol can help pets learn to live together and be safe alongside wildlife.  Alexis is a professional mentor to both Emma and Kirsten.  Ready to learn a bit about life and predatory action behavior patterns?  Listen to this fascinating episode that unpacks the ”how” and ”why” of chasing and how positive reinforcement works to help your dog learn new habits.



Reach Alexis Davison
KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Cert IV Dog Behavioural Training
Behavioural Dog Trainer

Email: alexis@unchase.com

Website:  www.unchase.com
Instagram: UnChase Account
Facebook: UnChase Account

Ready for more fun indoor activities with your pups?  Emma and Kirsten offer up some more creative enrichment activities that are easy to set up and super fun for both you and your dog! From Food Flicking Football to Musical Mats, and other seeking and scenting games, this episode will give you lots to do during the chilly days of winter.


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Now that the days are shorter and we are spending more time indoors with our dogs, it is time to cozy up for a dog tea party, scenting games and fun DIY enrichment activities. Your hosts Emma and Kirsten describe some of their favorite indoor dog games and offer tips about keeping your dogs busy and happy while growing your relationship together.