Episodes
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Satisfaction Through Instinct
This episode we talk about how natural instincts can provide your dog with a deep level of satisfaction and how by doing so, can have a tremendous therapeutic effect on your dogs anxiety and fears. Join me while I break down the components of the hunting mentality and understand your dogs…
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Tanka & Finding Home, Author MJ Sloan
This episode, we have on Author, MJ Sloan to talk about her book ‘Tanka; Stories of Life, Love and Loss with that one special dog’ and to introduce her brand new book ‘Finding Home; One dogs search for family. For more information about this Author please visit her Facebook page: Click HERE for...
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Anxiety and Desire
I’m back after a long transition process and with an all new episode to kick this off in the right direction. In this Episode we talk briefly about how not fulfilling your dogs natural desire could be a lead cause of anxiety. If you would like to help support future episodes of The Pack Animal...
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Paws 4 People
Founder of Paws 4 people, Kyria Henry Whisenhunt, joins us on The Pack Animal Podcast to talk about her amazing foundation and how they are reshaping lives through service dogs. To find out more information about Paws 4 People or have questions about how you can help, please visit;...
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The Fox Red Labrador Retriever
This episode we have on, professional trainer, breeder and owner of Kyle’s puppy finishing school, Kyle Chaharyn to discuss his life long passion and dedication to Fox Red Labrador Retriever. Early history shows that the Labrador Retriever, which was originally a black dog with white coloration,...
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Prairie ecology and forest management
Today we have on the show Matt Aldrovandi, area forester with the Tennessee division of forestry, to discuss Prairie ecology and good forest management practices to help us keep the beautiful terrain we enjoy seeing and a strong and healthy population of wild birds for our future. In this episode...
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Animal Communication, Is there more than meets the eye?
This episode we have on special guest, Animal Communicator and Artist, Karen Miura, founder of Whispers from Animals, to talk about how we can connect on a deeper and emotional level with our furry loved ones. Here are some links to help you connect with Karen, www.WhispersFromAnimals.com...
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Remote Trainers Part 2
Of course, with every device I always say you don’t NEED them but they certainly can come in handy in an emergency and they certainly can make the specific processes of training easier. Many people have their various collar conditioning methods, I’m sure you can do a quick search on the internet...
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Stimulation Collars with Steve Snell
This episode we have on Steve Snell, Avid Upland and Water fowl hunter and owner of Gun Dog Supply, to discuss the advantages of using remote stimulation devices. We discuss the differences between the variety of devices available today, answer questions for those who many not understand the...
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It's Q&A Time, December, 2021
I really wanted to dedicate this episode to answering some questions from my listeners. I posted on the social media platforms asking if anyone had any questions or concerns that they would like me to address on this episode and the response was overwhelming. I selected a few questions that I…
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A Deeper Level of Understanding Your Dog
I know in my very first episode I talk about what anthropomorphism is but with many recent questions arising after the release of my new book, Through the Eyes of a Canine, I decided that this episode should dive deeper into the psychology of this topic and discuss how anthropomorphism has it’s...
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Dog Law in Norway
This episode strikes me deep in the soul. Featuring special guest, Artist, dog lover and dog life advocate Lise Ellingsen. We discuss the current state of Norway’s dog laws and the actions that are in progress to change them for the better. Norway holds a very personal meaning to me as my blood...
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Micromanagement Structure
Micromanaging your dog throughout the day is not only completely natural but absolutely necessary for your dogs understanding of structure. Implementing these practices can provide you with moments of relief throughout your already hectic day, as well as, help settle any anxiety your dog may…
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Country Music Artist Allison Asarch
This episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with, up and coming Country Music Artist Allison Asarch. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Allison discovered her love for music at a young age. As a child, she would perform at her grandparents’ annual Christmas talent show, but it wasn’t until…
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Through the Eyes of a Canine, the book
The human-canine story is the greatest love story that has ever existed. But too often we look at things only from our own perspective and impose unrealistic expectations on our canine companions. In Through the Eyes of a Canine, animal behavior specialist David J Kurlander takes us on a journey...
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Pack Struggles
Here's a short episode to assist you in deciphering the difference between pack acceptance or dogs that just don't get along. What we see on the surface may not translate what is occurring inside the mind. www.SteadyWindDog.com www.ThePackAnimalPodcast.com Be sure to also SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...
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Unveiling The Mystery Of Housebreaking
Nothing can be more daunting than housebreaking a puppy. In this episode, we discuss the logic behind routines and provide a solid initial approach toward achieving your goals. For comprehensive one-on-one Behavior consultations, please visit us at Steady Wind, LLC: www.SteadyWindDog.com To help...
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Bringing Home Baby
Bringing home a new human addition to the pack can be very exciting and scary all at the same time. Especially if you have a dog in your pack that is a little resistant to newcomers, has a very high predatory inclination, or has a wildly hyper and intrusive yet friendly personality. In this...
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Zoonosis and Virus Behavior
There is a lot of controversy, misleading information, and conflicting theories about how viruses such as COVID-19 affects our furry family members or if it can be carried and spread by them. This is a topic that comes up many times during my behavior consultations as well as listener emails and...
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What Effects The Outcome Of Behavior
Canine psychology is vast, to say the least, and there are many different approaches one can take toward addressing issues. However, not all “bad” behavior is truly bad in the sense of deliberate intentions. It may simply be a misunderstanding due to confusion on both parts. Confusion equals...
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Nutrition Basics, Raw vs Dry (1st of The Nurition Series)
For the dog owner, there is nothing more frustrating and perplexing than the canine diet. There are countless choices of brands on the market and conflicting advice to what is good and bad. Choosing the right food for your dog can be daunting. There are so many factors to be considered before...
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Hunting, Conservation and Family Values
I, among many other like-minded people, on occasion experience a terrible out lash of hate from specific groups and individuals just because I believe in hunting as a sustainable part of my life and vital to my family’s values. This episode is not meant to convert the vegetarian to carnivore, but...
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Motivation, How We Can Find Our Full Potential
During my life long journey as a liaison between human and canine, I have learned that connecting two alike souls, whom perhaps walk a different path in life, involves patience, understanding, mindfulness, and most of all self-awareness. People from all walks of life, from every corner of the…
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Addressing The Hunting Mentality, May 2020 Q&A
I have recently received an influx of emails and Facebook messages regarding behavior issues. More so than normal. I have reviewed all of the messages and found that there was a commonality among them. So, for this episode, I would love to address these questions as a whole. Most of these…
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The True Leaders
Throughout my years as an Animal Behavior Specialists, when addressing aggressive behaviors, one particular situation that stands out among them all is the internal struggle for hierarchy within the pack. Male to male fighting, female to male fighting, and in my experience, the worst of them all…
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COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever, Part 2
A spark of hope fills the air with the updates on the coronavirus treatments moving forward. Yet, still, we are confined to our homes and doing the best we can to help prevent the spread of this nasty pandemic. There has been an overwhelming amount of people that have reached out to me in the…
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Puppy Development
Raising a puppy can be the greatest experience of your life but this does not typically come easily. Developing together is no short of astounding. Build the blocks of life, side-by-side, as each experience presents itself to this beautiful new soul. The first raindrop to kiss his or her nose…
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Overcoming Fear
Fear has many faces and more often than not, wildly misunderstood. Not all fear is negative. In fact most dogs exhibit fear based off of a natural instinct called survival. Unfortunately, these behaviors are commonly misdiagnosed as abuse and treated as such with anthropomorphic treatment such as...
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Dog Parks, Perilous or Precious
Dog parks have become more and more on the minds of dog owners. The conflicting opinions leave dog owners wondering if these are the right choices for their furry family members. Are they truly beneficial to your dog or is this just another anthropomorphic human projection of how we think they feel.
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COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever
With the COVID 19 virus spreading rapidly throughout the world. We find ourselves confined to our homes in quarantine and unsure of what to do or what to expect. Sure, walking your dog and playing with the ball in the confines of your backyard is a great way to burn off some energy and pass some...
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GPS Devices with Special Guest Steve Snell
Our modern times have brought us new and efficient ways to work our dogs in the field. One worthwhile mention are GPS collar devices. Join us on this episode with Owner of gundogsupply.com Steve Snell as we discuss the game-changing GPS devices and what options they bring to the training table.
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The Breed Standard
What is a breed standard? This question may spark debate among breeders and kennel clubs around the world. Are these standards necessary to the preservation of the breed or is this just elaborate pageant show set up to increase the monetary value of your dog. This episode we discuss this topic…
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Workin' Bird Dogs with Guest Nick Adair of Gun Dog it Yourself Podcast
Training your hunting dog is not as difficult as many may think. You don’t even have to hunt to enact the drive of your dog. However, your dog’s genetics crave the time in the field. Join us on this episode with guest and host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, Nick Adair, as we discuss the bird dog...
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CBD, Changing The Future Outcome
For some reason, whether its regulatory issues or big pharma conspiracies. CBD has been kept in the shadows away from the public for as long as we know. Today CBD is federally legal in the united states and now widely used. However, there are no regulatory guidelines in place to ensure quality or...
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The Brew Dog
Join us on this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast as we interview Aaron Browne, Owner and Master Brewer of Cousins Ale Works in Wappingers Falls, New York as we discuss Beer and Brew Dogs. https://www.facebook.com/cousinsaleworks/ https://www.cousinsales.com/
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The Lost Dog with Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery
What would you do if your dog escaped the confines of your property or slipped the leash on a recreational hike through the forest? Join us as we discuss the dos and don'ts of high flight risk dogs with special guest Nicole Asher, Founder of Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery....
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Special Guest, Country Music Singer/ Songwriter Bucky Covington
Special Guest, Country Music’s Singer/Songwriter, former American Idol contestant, and fellow Dog lover, Bucky Covington… shares his story about his best friend and travel companion Slim. After American Idol, Bucky has since produced a #1 Billboard charting debut album and 3 consecutive #1…
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The Origin of Bonds
Scholars have long believed in the origin of the canine/ human relationship to be that of human mastery and canine servitude. Theories/ stories abound that wolves scavenged the campfires of prehistoric man. Eating discarded food items from the outskirts of our caves or as some believe that man…
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Natural Remedies
Big Pharma has done a great job diverting attention away from the natural world of remedies through their million dollar advertising campaigns, forcing their toxic chemicals down each and every concerned or ailing viewer. With each drug comes massive side effects. One more dangerous than the…
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Special Guest Author Marla Stahl
We all know the placement and care for the homeless dog population in America has been an ongoing struggle. Rescues from California to New York dedicate their time and efforts to help educate and control this ongoing issue. Today on the show we have a special guest joining us, Author and animal...
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The Summer Season Hazards
This episode we have Michelle Scarchilli and Joe Steinfeld from Vetmedics inc. on the show with us to discuss the potential hazards of the Summer Season and how to best identify and prevent heat-related issues. For more information about Vetmedics inc., The only Veterinary Ambulatory Service in…
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Are Problematic Behaviors Really Problematic?
What we identify as a problem behavior may not be a problem to your dog. This Episode we talk a little about what these issues may be and how your dog may feel differently. Thank you for listening! Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!
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Training & Band-Aid Devices
Training devices can be very useful and make training easier but I feel it is massively important to understand that these are not the solution! Using devices in-place of training will never yield the results you may be looking for and can cause both physical and mental harm to your dog in the…
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Travel Thoughts
Each and every day we experience moments of simplicity that can answer life’s most difficult questions. We simply have to open our mind's eye and acknowledge them. This episode I just wanted to share one of my own personal experiences. The most difficult challenges when dealing with a behavior...
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Questions and Answers, Episode 20
This episode we will answer three selected questions that are on the minds of our listeners. Thank you for the overwhelming amount of questions in response to our Facebook posting and please keep them coming for a future episode of Q&A with Animal Behavior Specialist, Professional Trainer and…
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Paws Crossed Rescue With Founder and CEO Jennifer Angelucci
Do you have any questions about adoptions? What should you expect? Well, Paws Crossed in Elmsford New York is here to help! This episode we have a very special guest, Founder and CEO Jennifer Angelucci, with us to talk a little about how Paws Crossed Rescue started and what they are all about.…
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A Canine Look Into Socializing
What is Socializing? We have all heard of this term being used when referring to our dog's behavior in public. In this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast, I give my opinion on what proper socializing is and how to approach a healthy interaction. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more...
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A Genetic Look Into The Evolution of Canine Behavior
What is domestication? The domestic dog dates back tens of thousands of years. However, there are no wild golden retrievers or Doberman Pinscher packs roaming the forests...so how did we get the German Shorthair pointer and Labrador Retriever from a Wolf or Coyote? The debate is still in the air...
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Understanding Trainers with guest Valerie Erwin
It’s absolutely wonderful when people research, read books, google methods and ask advice from friends and family. However, this can be a major hindrance towards success. If none of these avenues have satisfied your issues, and you reach out to a professional in the field. Please reserve your...
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Chatham Library Lecture
Have a listen to my lecture at the Chatham Public Library in beautiful Chatham New York. It was a great day with an amazing group of people. Thank you to all that came out that day to see me. Be sure to Subscribe on Apple iTunes and many more popular podcasting apps!