What Dogs Have Taught Me

Julie Hart

Have you ever stopped to wonder if we're truly grasping the lessons our canine companions are trying to teach us? I'm Julie Hart, expert dog rehabilitator, here with something you may not know: the greatest teachers about dogs aren't necessarily human – they're actually the dogs themselves. Welcome to What Dogs Have Taught Me, where we dive deep into the educational, practical, and sometimes controversial aspects of understanding our canine companions. Join me and a lineup of special guests and industry professionals as we tackle the struggles of dog training and rehabilitation, offering honest and truthful insights into how to navigate them using dogs as our guides. Whether you're a seasoned dog trainer, a devoted rescuer, a loving foster parent, or simply someone who shares their life with a dog, this podcast is for you. My mission is to enhance the lives of dogs and humans alike by sharing the unique perspective of our four-legged friends and uncovering what we can learn from them. Get ready for entertaining stories, factual research, and practical tips that you can implement right away. With over a decade of experience rehabilitating and training dogs for clients and rescue, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most challenging cases, including severe fearful and feral dogs. Through fostering, rescuing, and training thousands of dogs, I've honed my approach and integrated the wisdom of my mentors with my own style. As a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer and a Certified Dog Trainer, I'm committed to applying the true essence of training principles into my work. So, whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of dog behavior, refine your training techniques, or simply revel in the magic of all things dogs, you're in the right place. Let’s have a Hart to Heart!

  1. Diane Jessup - Pit Bulls and Dogs - Legends and Myths

    05/09/2025

    Diane Jessup - Pit Bulls and Dogs - Legends and Myths

    If you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall listening to two great minds discuss dogs and Pit Bulls in particular, then you are in luck. My guest, Diane Jessup, is an author and a legend and author in the world of pit bulls and titling dogs. Her dog Dread had the most titles of any dog of any breed. She competed in many dog sports when not doing her day job as an animal control officer. Diane's shares opinions about pit bulls, sound temperament, safe dog rescue practices, and how her dog Dread acted in a scene with a child movie star. Here is some background info about Diane Jessup taken from her book The Working Pit Bull and her website that lists her Cairn terriers and Dobermans she meticulously breeds, DanBar Ranch.com. Diane worked for 20 years in animal control ,which itself is an amazing accomplishment. But she also was the director of the Canine Aggression Outreach center where she did consulting services for animal control and public services on canine human interaction. Diane and her pit bulldogs traveled to give seminars on dog behavior and law enforcement. Diane competed extensively with her pit bulls and her banddog Dread had the record for holding the most titles in the most sports of any dog of any breed. Diane competed in shutzhund, weight pull, tracking obedience, conformation, and guard work, and herding with Dread and her other dogs. This is all while using positive marking methods for training her dogs. She has written three books, The Working Pit Bull, Colbys Book of the American Pit Bull Terrier, and The Dog Who Spoke with Gods. Her dogs have been in five films and many other media and she has been featured in many TV shows including Oprah and CNN. She is currently retired from official work, but breeds and cares for Dobermans and Cairn Terriers. We are so honored she is joining us today to share her love and knowledge of pit bulsl and other things dog.

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Have you ever stopped to wonder if we're truly grasping the lessons our canine companions are trying to teach us? I'm Julie Hart, expert dog rehabilitator, here with something you may not know: the greatest teachers about dogs aren't necessarily human – they're actually the dogs themselves. Welcome to What Dogs Have Taught Me, where we dive deep into the educational, practical, and sometimes controversial aspects of understanding our canine companions. Join me and a lineup of special guests and industry professionals as we tackle the struggles of dog training and rehabilitation, offering honest and truthful insights into how to navigate them using dogs as our guides. Whether you're a seasoned dog trainer, a devoted rescuer, a loving foster parent, or simply someone who shares their life with a dog, this podcast is for you. My mission is to enhance the lives of dogs and humans alike by sharing the unique perspective of our four-legged friends and uncovering what we can learn from them. Get ready for entertaining stories, factual research, and practical tips that you can implement right away. With over a decade of experience rehabilitating and training dogs for clients and rescue, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most challenging cases, including severe fearful and feral dogs. Through fostering, rescuing, and training thousands of dogs, I've honed my approach and integrated the wisdom of my mentors with my own style. As a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer and a Certified Dog Trainer, I'm committed to applying the true essence of training principles into my work. So, whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of dog behavior, refine your training techniques, or simply revel in the magic of all things dogs, you're in the right place. Let’s have a Hart to Heart!