In this week's episode, Mary discusses the real meaning of the behaviors behind statements like "my dog is just protective of me" or "my dog is very territorial of their toys". We also revisit the definition of aggression and why it's so important to be careful when using that term.

Links for today's episode:

Resource guarding article by the Humane Society - https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/resource-guarding-dogs#:~:text=The%20psychology%20behind%20resource%20guarding,with%20a%20secure%20food%20source.

Stacy Hope Rescue - www.stacyhoperescue.org

Alpine K9 (Central California Trainer) - www.alpinek9training.com

In this episode, Mary breaks down a Reddit conversation about working with reactive dogs and intentional/unintentional reinforcement of behaviors.

In this episode, Mary talks about some of the important parts of the relationship between you and your dog.

If you're seeing this... you know what to do ;)

Some end of the year announcements brought to you by our lovely host Mary.

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In this impromptu episode, Mary talks about her thoughts on the movement to ban ecollars in San Francisco, Ca.

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To sign the petition to stop the Ecollar ban click -> https://www.change.org/p/ethical-dog-trainers-against-e-collar-bans?recruiter=943775153&recruited_by_id=befe6440-4b3a-11e9-8b73-f1640bfe29c1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=instagram_story

Apologies for our absence! We'll be back soon better than ever!

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This week Mary takes a break from the normal show format to have an honest chat with dog owner, Laura Lanigan.

In this episode they discuss things like how your energy affects your dogs to the stress of having dogs who live together being reactive to eachother.

Where can you find Laura?

Instagram @laura.lanigan.sll

TikTok @thesoloveleepodcast

Laura’s podcast: The So LoveLee Podcast

Laura’s website: https://solovelee.thinkific.com/

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Contact us with questions and topic suggestions @ heartofthedogpod@gmail.com

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For more information on how to get involved in our community please visit our patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Heartofthedogpodcast