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Pod to the Rescue
by Summit Dog Rescue
Our society has a mythologically-based approach to bringing companion pets into our homes, which can lead to all sorts of conflicts, and sadly, failed adoptions. This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue. Hosts Emily and Libby provide evidence-based information on how to assimilate dogs into our human lifestyles in a way that is a positive experience for all species involved. Emily is a certified professional dog trainer; and between them Libby and Emily have over 2 decades rescuing dogs (and a few cats!).
Episodes
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How to Introduce Dogs to Cats, Chickens & Other Animals (Without Things Going Wrong)
Struggling to introduce your dog to your cat, chickens, or other animals? In this episode of Pod to the Rescue, we break down exactly how to safely integrate dogs with other species—using the same science-backed methods zoos use for big cats. Our guest, Sarah Dugger, is a behavior consultant with...
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Pattern Games in Real Life: How to Use Control Unleashed with Your Dog
Pattern games are one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in modern dog training—and in this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to use them in real life. Following our conversation with Control Unleashed creator Leslie McDevitt, Emily, Jenni, and Libby dive into the *practical*...
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Pattern Games for Reactive & Rescue Dogs with Leslie McDevitt | Building Calm, Confidence & Resilience
What if helping a stressed or reactive dog didn’t start with obedience—but with predictability? In this episode of Pod to the Rescue, we’re joined by renowned trainer Leslie McDevitt, creator of the Control Unleashed program, to explore how Pattern Games can transform the lives of shelter…
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How to Potty Train a Puppy or Rescue Dog (Without Losing Your Mind)
Potty training is one of the biggest challenges for new dog adopters—but even “house trained” dogs can have accidents in a new home. In this episode, professional dog trainers Emily and Libby break down how to potty train puppies and rescue dogs using science-based methods, including management...
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The Science of Behavior: How Dogs Actually Learn with Dr. Susan Friedman
What do we really mean when we say “behavior”? In this powerful kickoff to Season 6 of Pod to the Rescue, we’re joined by world-renowned behavior scientist Dr. Susan Friedman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Utah State University and founder of Behavior Works. Together, we explore: Why…
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Happy Holidays with Your Rescue Pets
You have a new foster or adopted pet, and the holidays are here. What next? In this episode, Emily and Libby walk you through the steps to take to make sure your new furry family member is safe and happy while you celebrate. You'll learn: Why holidays can be stressful and confusing for our dogs...
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REPLAY: Smarter Training & Trusty Reinforcement with Kathy Sdao
This week, Emily and Libby speak with Kathy Sdao of Bright Spot Dog Training. Sdao’s accessible training technique to help our dogs fit into our human world, and this conversation is lively and full of both science and heart; evidence and experience. Some topics discussed are: How to take…
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REPLAY: Canine Adolescence with Sarah Stremming
Canine Adolescence is the transition from puppyhood to adulthood. This fascinating conversation with Sarah Stremming, who is a dog behavior coach and the host of the Cog Dog Podcast, addresses this pivotal age of young dogs. Sarah, Emily, and Libby discuss adolescent canine behavior and how to…
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REPLAY: Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio
We are thrilled to present today’s guest, Michael Shikashio. Michael is a world-renowned expert on dog aggression and has an incredible wealth of information he generously shares, which is helpful for owners, rescuers, and trainers alike. In this conversation, Michael, Emily and Libby define...
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Fireworks and Thunderstorms: Keeping Your Dog Safe and Happy All Summer
July 4th can be terrifying for pets — especially dogs with noise sensitivities. Fireworks and thunderstorms trigger stress, fear, and sometimes dangerous flight responses in our four-legged friends. In this live mini episode, we talk about why dogs are afraid of fireworks and thunder, how to...
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Foster Dog Meets Resident Dog: How to Set Everyone Up for Success with Elisheba Fay
Bringing a new foster or adopted dog into your home is exciting—but when you already have a resident dog, the introduction process requires careful planning. In this episode, we chat with behavior consultant and friend of the pod Elisheba Fay, and dive into strategies for setting both dogs up for...
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Puppy Biting Explained: Why It Happens and How to Help Your New Dog
Why is my puppy biting so much? This is a question we get a lot from fosters, adopters, and clients. We’re here to help! Puppy biting is normal, but you don’t have to become a chew toy for your new rescue puppy. In this episode, Emily, Jenni, and Libby discuss everything puppy biting: why puppies...
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Understanding Dog Reactivity with Renée Erdman
Dog reactivity is one of the most challenging behavior issues we face in dog rescue, but there is hope for reactive dogs! We’ve helped lots of reactive foster and rescue dogs over the years, and so has Renée Erdman of Bravo Dog Behavioral Health. In this episode, we sit down to talk about...
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Raising a Rescue Puppy: Socialization, Training, and the Planet Dog Approach with Kathy Callahan
Raising a puppy can be one of the most fun and rewarding parts of dog rescue, fostering, and adoption, but it can also be one of the most challenging. We get it, and so does our guest, Kathy Callahan. Kathy has raised a lot of rescue puppies, and her latest book, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet...
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Resilient Rescue Dogs: Why Behavior Support Matters Most
What makes rescue dogs unique — and why do they sometimes struggle with behavior issues? In this episode of Pod to the Rescue, we explore the behavior of rescue dogs through a trauma-informed, science-based lens. In this season opener, hosts Emily, Jenni, and Libby discuss why we still have a lot...
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Pod to the Rescue Season 5 Trailer
We’re back with Season 5 of Pod to the Rescue, the podcast for dog lovers, fosters, rescuers and adopters who want to understand and support their dogs better. This season, we’re diving into some of the most-requested dog behavior topics: how to help a reactive rescue dog, managing aggression...
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Season 4 Wrap and What's To Come
Season 4 Wrap and What’s to Come Emily and Libby wrap this season with an exciting announcement, a rescue update from Summit Dog Rescue, a new co-host, and a glimpse of what’s to come in Season 5. Thank you so much for tuning in to this season of Pod To The Rescue, and we’ll see you soon! For...
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Canine Adolescence: Part 2 with Sarah Stremming
Canine Adolescence is the transition from puppyhood to adulthood. This fascinating conversation with Sarah Stremming, who is a dog behavior coach and the host of the Cog Dog Podcast, addresses this pivotal age of young dogs. Sarah, Emily, and Libby discuss adolescent canine behavior and how to…
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Canine Adolescence: Part 1 with Sarah Stremming
Canine Adolescence is the transition from puppyhood to adulthood. This fascinating conversation with Sarah Stremming, who is a dog behavior coach and the host of the Cog Dog Podcast, addresses this pivotal age of young dogs. Sarah, Emily, and Libby discuss adolescent canine behavior and how to…
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REPLAY: Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio
This is a replay of our 2021 interview with aggression expert Michael Shikashio. We are thrilled to present today’s guest, Michael Shikashio. Michael is a world-renowned expert on dog aggression and has an incredible dearth of information he generously shares, which is helpful for owners…
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Nurturing Confidence in Fearful Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy
It is no secret that shelters can prove to be extremely stressful environments for dogs - even the friendlist, most easy-going dog can experience severe stress or fear in a shelter environment. In this incredible conversation, Emily, Libby and Tom Candy discuss how we can best support shelter…
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Training Tools for Rescue Dogs: Supplies for Bringing Your New Dog Home
“What supplies do I need for fostering a dog?” “Should you use training tools on rescue dogs?” “What kind of harness should I get for my dog?” You have questions about fostering or adopting a dog, and we have answers! These are the tools and supplies we recommend for rescue dog fosters and...
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Catch the Good in Your Dog: SMARTx50 with Kathy Sdao
If you try one training method with your new rescue dog, try this one! This week, Emily and Libby speak with Kathy Sdao, world-renowned dog trainer, speaker, writer, and educator. Sdao’s accessible training technique, SMARTx50, is a powerful tool that distills behavior science into the lay…
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REPLAY: The Critical Window for Puppy Socialization
Puppy socialization is critical for a dog’s healthy development, but what happens if there is a highly contagious respiratory illness being passed around the dog community? Emily and Libby address this current situation by re-airing this episode so you can make a good decision by weighing the…
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Training Deaf Dogs with Tiffany Baker
When SDR rescued a dog with hearing impairment, they turned to Tiffany Baker for her expertise on the most effective ways to work with deaf dogs. We hear about Blue throughout the episode as SDR’s case study, and in this episode Emily, Libby and Tiffany also cover topics like: How she uses…
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Joy and Trust in Training with Annie Phenix
Libby and Emily sit down with Annie Phenix, an award winning author and trainer who is known for her methods that train for behavioral concerns without using fear, force, pain, or intimidation. This conversation is underlined by the importance of trust, joy, and love in our relationships with our...
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Out of Separation Anxiety and Towards Security with Jenni Pfafman
Have you ever dealt with a dog who experienced separation anxiety? Separation anxiety can present in dogs in myriad behaviors, and this can have a major impact not only on the dog but on the humans caring for those dogs. In this episode, Libby and Emily dig into this issue with Jenni Pfafman.…
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Rescue is just the beginning
In this episode, Emily and Libby talk about their own rescue experiences, including “foster failures” and finding lifelong companions. At Summit Dog Rescue, we do things a bit differently; one of those things is how they advocate for modern ethical training methods backed by science. They talk...
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Pooch Parenting with Michelle Stern
Michelle Stern cares about supporting parents, supporting kids, and helping dogs feel safe emotionally and physically; these three passions position her perfectly to work with families who are integrating their dogs into homes with children. This episode will support any listener who is, or plans...
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Why Humane Education Matters with Deb Matlock
We’re kicking off Season 4 with SDR’s education coordinator, Deb Matlock. Deb explains humane education’s focus as one that promotes empathy and compassion; whether it’s about dog training or environmental issues, this way of education indicates a focus on how we connect in a way that develops...
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Season 4 Trailer
Hey listeners, we're back! We have some exciting episodes planned for this season, including interviews with Annie Phenix, Kathy Sdao, and more industry veterans as well as up-and-coming trainers and rescuers. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! And share with your rescue...
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REPLAY: Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey
In advance of releasing our much-anticipated Season 4 of the podcast, we're replaying some of our best conversations on Pod to the Rescue. Enjoy, and stay tuned - Season 4 drops on October 4, 2023! Why are dog behavior problems increasing in recent years? How do changes to their social bonds and...
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Heavy Petting with Elisheba Fay
Do you want to pet all the dogs? So do we! But we don’t… and here’s why. Emily and Libby welcome Elisheba Fay back to Pod to the Rescue to talk about petting our own dogs and dogs that are new to us, like foster dogs and newly placed rescue dogs. They talk about consent tests when petting dogs…
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Arousal Biting with Ferdie Yau
Do you have a dog who is jumping and mouthing a lot? Plays a little too rough? Can’t calm down and uses his mouth as a default behavior? This episode is for you! Emily and Libby interview Ferdie Yau of Behavior Vets about the “Shelter Shorts” video series featuring Chewy, a shelter dog with a big...
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Why Should We Train Our Dogs? with Eileen Koval
What are we talking about when we talk about dog training? Why should we train our dogs, anyway? Is puppy class enough training for my dog? And what kinds of skills should we prioritize when training our rescue dogs? Emily and Libby discuss these questions and more with Certified Dog Behavior...
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Dogs in Captivity with Kim Brophey
Why are dog behavior problems increasing in recent years? How do changes to their social bonds and environment affect rescue dogs? What does it mean to see our dogs as they really are: captive animals? In this thought-provoking episode, Emily and Libby speak with Kim Brophey about her...
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Happy Cats with Zazie Todd
This week, Emily and Libby interview Zazie Todd, PhD, about her new book "Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy." This episode (and the book!) is filled with tips and ideas for cat lovers seeking to provide the best life possible for their cat - from kitten raising to rescue and shelter cat...
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BONUS EPISODE: Helping your dog through July 4th, Fireworks, and Noise Phobias
Is your rescue dog afraid of fireworks? Or maybe you have a new dog, and you're not yet sure how they'll react. There's still time to help your dog feel more comfortable this year! Listen now to this re-released episode about noise phobia and the 4th of July. Also applies to fear of thunderstorms...
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Long Lines with Tricia Case of Trailblazing Tails
We LOVE long lines, and we sing their praises every chance we get. So does Tricia Case, founder of Trailblazing Tails, makers of high quality leashes and long lines. We talk about the why, how, when, and where of long lines. Be sure to listen for a Trailblazing Tails coupon code!...
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Compassion Fatigue in Shelter and Rescue Workers with Laura Henderson
Burnout and compassion fatigue are all too common in animal care workers, but we don’t talk about it enough. Laura Henderson is a licensed professional counselor who has worked with the Denver Dumb Friends League as a consultant and mental health coach. She speaks with Emily and Libby about...
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Integrating Multi-Dog Households with Dr. Patricia McConnell
Whether you’re fostering or adopting, bringing another dog into your home is an exciting time! Dr. Patricia McConnell is back to talk with Emily and Libby about integrating multi-dog households. They discuss the common myths we face when bringing a second (or third or fourth) dog home, why that...
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Training Basics: Barking
Dogs bark for a reason. Sometimes, they’ve been bred to bark - sometimes, they’re simply communicating! In this episode, Libby and Emily break down barking: why dogs do it, how we can manage the behavior, and more. They break down bark collars, citronella, and how some of the ways we mitigate...
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Emily and Libby Answer Listener Questions!
We put out the call: what are your questions about all things dogs, training, and rescue? You sure answered! Emily and Libby address listener questions like, “what do I do about resource guarding?” “How do I get a dog ready for a new baby?” And more. Show Notes: www.podtotherescue.com...
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Dr. Christopher Pachel Talks Behavior, Why We Train, Medication, and More
In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christopher Pachel. Dr. Pachel’s way of viewing our companion animals is spacious, generous, and compassionate. This is a conversation that has us considering the larger questions of animal behavior, the why of how we…
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Marshall Fire: Disaster and Rescue and Recovery Part 2
This is episode 2 of our response to the tragic Marshall Fire that devastated our beloved community. Dog trainers Mary Angilly and Chrissy Messik speak with Emily and Libby about supporting your animals through the potential loss of home and routine after a natural disaster. Not only were Chrissy...
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Marshall Fire: Disaster Rescue and Recovery Part 1
This episode is a response to the Marshall Fire on December 30, 2021. Emily and Libby speak with four guests: Jan McHugh-Smith of the Boulder Humane Society on how they supported response and recovery efforts Leslie Irvine a Professor of Sociology at CU Boulder who specializes in conceptions of…
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Training Basics: Leash Training Tips
Did you know that leash walking is not a natural behavior for dogs? It may be why your dog is inclined to rip your arm off during your walks! In this training basics episode, Libby and Emily talk about: why dogs pull on the leash the unbelievably cool statistics about your dog’s olfactory...
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Puppy Socialization with Eileen Anderson and Marge Rogers
Emily and Libby sit down with trainers and behavioral consultants Marge and Eileen about a much-anticipated topic: puppy socialization! Marge and Eileen talk about: The first 12 weeks of a puppy’s life are the "critical window" for socialization What proper socialization is, and is not Why…
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How to Integrate Dogs into Families with Babies and Children
Jennifer Shryock wants dogs to happily coexist in families with children and babies. She is so passionate about this that she founded Family Paws, an organization that offers resources to dog-loving families. In this informative episode, she talks to Emily and Libby about: managing expectations...
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Dog Training for Everyone with Miranda Hitchcock
Miranda Hitchcock birthed her non-profit after seeing a major gap in accessibility for Spanish speakers in her Texas community. In this interview, Miranda and Libby talk about the non-profit Every Dog Austin, Miranda’s foray into dog behavior and training, and why it’s so important to offer...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our society has a mythologically-based approach to bringing companion pets into our homes, which can lead to all sorts of conflicts, and sadly, failed adoptions. This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue. Hosts Emily and Libby provide evidence-based information on how to assimilate dogs into our human lifestyles in a way that is a positive experience for all species involved. Emily is a certified professional dog trainer; and between them Libby and Emily have over 2 decades rescuing dogs (and a few cats!).
HOSTED BY
Summit Dog Rescue
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Our society has a mythologically-based approach to bringing companion pets into our homes, which can lead to all sorts of conflicts, and sadly, failed adoptions. This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue. Hosts Emily...
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