"Daddy's Home, and He's Pissed": What Bad Dog Training Can Teach Us About Authoritarianism
Dogmas & Dog Ewoks: How Halloween can polarize dog lovers
What happens when you publish a paper showing e-collars can be effective? Anamarie replies to negative feedback to her study. Plus: Annie tries to buy one.
Professional dog trainers are really mad at each other! Also: Book Launch, Miniconference, and... New Co-Host!
Gray Areas: Thoughtful conversations about "balance" at a time when punishment has become a spectacle. Plus: the"mice" of at an R+ Floridian utopia
Petitions, boycotts, and dog-abuse defenders: An Instagram Live with Zak George
Annie sees Dog Daddy live. Also: Get to know Erin Whelan (2020 episode rebroadcast)
Dog Daddy, Part 2: Zak George calls out animal abuse masquerading as dog training
The SFTD origin story in "How We Got By" (Plus: Enter to win a "Hot Dog Trainer" Mug)
Why you (maybe) shouldn’t dress up your dog for Halloween (Replay 2021 episode)
Dog Daddy, Part 1: The face of modern "bad" dog training
Join us in our Online Campus (plus: The story of the Hag Capisco)
Dom Hodgson is coming to NYC to talk to pet biz pros! Plus: What do you think a good dog training "pledge" should include?
Bonus Ep. A 3.5-year-old, falls on her scooter and gets yogurt: A tale of classical conditioning? Plus: Online Campus' support groups and more
Dealing With A Reactive Dog In Your Home: A Q+A. Plus 3 Special Announcements
We're just "snowflakes" who don't use "bonkers": A frank conversation with dog trainer Beth Berkobien of Rehab Your Rescue of Dallas, TX
The words dog trainers use to describe their methods online: Anamarie Johnson, MA, CBCC-KA, on her survey of top US trainer's websites
The woman behind Woof Cultr: Meet Mandy Boutelle
"It's not personal. It's just a dog thing." Sara Caron, SFTD CPT, on how training shifted her POV
Meet Leeyah Wiseman SFTD-CPT, School For The Dogs' "Reels" maven and recent Professional Course graduate
Private socialization lessons for "Misfit" dogs of NYC: A conversation with two SFTD (human) clients
How to train "Look" (Rebroadcast of 12/4/18 episode)
Elise Mac Adam, SFTD CPT, on how the grief of rehoming a dog led her to the School For The Dogs Professional Course
An academic study of corgi butts on the Internet (and other animal content online): Univ. of Alabama's Jessica Maddox on Ukrainian kittens, cloned influencers, and the neoliberal "economy of cute"
Happy Birthday Karen Pryor! Dr. Julie Vargas, daughter of B.F. Skinner, on the importance of this nonagenarian's work in the field of positive reinforcement-based animal training
"We don't expect this sort of robotic, one way dictatorship in other relationships..." Meet Dogminded's Jenny Efimova, KPA CTP
Live From New York, It's... Positive Reinforcement Dog Training! Saturday Night Live set designer Ken MacLeod on becoming a professional dog trainer
You can say "hi" to my dog, but DON'T BE A DICK ABOUT IT! How well-intentioned people make dogs anxious on the street (and how you can help them be better dog lovers)
Bad vegans, coercion & canine immortality: What sociopaths can teach us about dog training
Calm, confidence, love & joy: How Will + Jada Pinkett Smith helped create The Dog Whisperer
Best Pet Ever: Katya Lidsky, host of The Animal That Changed You, on writing love letters to her dying dog. Also: Jonathan Safran Foer's case for eating... dogs.
Best Pet Ever: Comedian (and Scottie lover) Douglas Widick on being a "Big Man [With A] Tiny Dog"
Should your dog stop eating carbs? A conversation with dog food entrepreneur Daniel Schulof of Keto Natural Pet Foods
Private training for puppies: What it's like to work one-on-one with an SFTD puppy trainer (Also: Special offer on virtual training)
A $229 bully stick holder? Yup! A chat with the Treat Clincher’s creator, Susan Mravca of BarkerFun
Great writing about dogs: An NY Times Obituary and a chapter from Mary Poppins (Also: We’re 4!)
Best Pet Ever: Producer Meredith Witte on living in an NYC studio apartment with a Border Collie
How to train your dog to touch your hand (and why it is such an important thing to master)
Best Pet Ever: Joanie Comenzo is in a complicated relationship with the dog she loves, Nelson the Welsh Terrier
Our Newest SFTD Certified Professional Trainer Ionelee Brogna on shock collars, horses, schnauzers, trick training, and learning empathy by selling used books
Does the Pope hate dog owners? A conversation with one of the pontiff's former secretaries, Professor Dan Gallagher of Cornell University
Two dog trainers' tips on bringing your dog to the dog park
Best Pet Ever: Writer/Producer Jessica Vitkus talks about Cookie and Coffee, her guinea pigs
SFTD's Behavior Therapy Trainer Jen Nastanski on working with guide dogs, competitive Obedience and more (Also featuring special guest: Melanie Friedson)
How to teach a dog to "Break" during play. Also: On how "No" can confuse (and stress out) both dogs and humans
Spencer Williams wants you to be your dog's best friend: Meet the CEO of dog toy maker West Paw
The matrix of expectations & resilience, issues with the "Positive Reinforcement" label & more
Don't chase your cat around the house with the Christmas tree: On the TikTokers who are "traumatizing" their cats in order to spare their holiday decorations
Making dog training affordable: SFTD's Scholarship Fund, Black Friday Sale, on-demand offerings, and more. Plus: Jimmy Stewart's poem about his dog
On being a dog run snob! Also: The case for spending money on pets, and how to help your dog have a good Thanksgiving (Hint: Be your dog's advocate!)
Two things every dog needs to know: Find it and touch! Featuring SFTD apprentice Leeyah Wiseman. Also: What Nat Geo was told about Cesar Millan's techniques before The Dog Whisperer even aired
She helps Positive Reinforcement dog trainers grow their businesses using Instagram: Meet Tiffany Chen, aka Pawsistant
Bonus: Regarding Blippi, Duo Lingo's training of humans, Travis Barker's True Romance obsession, Nabokov's letters, the key to getting good at anything, and... a deathaversary
Ilana Alderman talks to the animals--all of them: Training and enriching the lives of fish, mice, squirrels, dogs and toddlers, too.
Why you shouldn’t dress up your dog. Also: Dog training with “Buy Nothing,” Tooth Fairy tales & more
Suing Cesar: Meet the lawyer of teen mauled by Dog Whisperer’s dog. And: How to train 2 dogs at once
Dog Training Q and A! 10/7/2021: Are small dogs harder to train? Also: Dogs who have issues going in the yard, a Chihuahua who turns into "Cujo" on leash & puppies who jump (FT: Marigold Pedicone)
Where should you deliver a treat? The (easily forgotten) importance of treat placement during training
My friend has puppy problems: Advice on resource guarding, enrichment, e-collars & more
Nutso men, a cranky kid & a self-appointed guard dog develops PTSD: Scenes from a dog trainer’s life
The mainstream media is confused about dog training: Two journalists-turned-trainers discuss a misguided WSJ op-ed & more (featuring Kiki Yablon)
How to house train a dog (Rebroadcast)
Home Alone: Helping dogs adjust as we return to the office (Audio of live presentation for NYC's Animal Medical Center)
Becoming a trainer in prison: Nora Moran of Puppies Behind Bars PLUS: AVSAB's new position statement
She hikes with dogs like it's her job because... IT IS! Meet Tamara Meyer, owner of NYC's Shape Up Your Pup
Cofounders in Cars: School For The Dogs' 10th birthday, classes for urban dogs, celebrity dog trainers, shock collars & more
Terrible dog training, sugarcoated with New Age woo: Cesar Millan is back on TV
New York magazine says rescue dogs are now luxury goods. Is it so? Plus: Tips on how to get a puppy
Behavior, Misunderstood: Niggling issues with articles on "Crying it out" and "Pandemic Pets" in The New Yorker Magazine
Traveling the world, training one animal at a time: Meet Maria Skorobogatov, CTC
How has quarantine changed the way we think about treating separation anxiety in dogs? A conversation with Malena DeMartini, CTC
How to help your dog not freak out about fireworks (with Cheryl Gfrerer, KPA-CTP, of Giffy Dog)
How to let two dogs greet on the street... or not (Rebroadcast)
Poppy Dop! Using a remote-controlled treat dispenser to teach a positive interruptor, and more
Bonus: Annie reads animal trainer Ilana Alderman's 14 tips on getting a toddler to brush his teeth
Negative reinforcement is why we are wearing masks & getting people vaccinated, but what if the government used positive reinforcement instead?
Dog Training Q and A! 6/3/2021: On keeping a puppy from attacking a cat, and using Harry Potter spell names as cues
10 products that new dog owners need (and probably don't know about)
Training animals outside the Skinner box: Dr. Bob Bailey on the origins of the use of operant conditioning in the commercial realm and beyond
More about pet insurance: Will it cover a veterinary behaviorist and any kind of training? What about pre-existing conditions?
All About Pet Insurance: Considerations, plans, options, opinions, realizations, reviews, alternatives & more
Dog Trainer (and NYC small biz owner!) Amanda Gagnon on parenting using behavior modification techniques learned from working with dogs
Humans, and other mammals, can die from a broken heart: Annie reads "Dr. House, meet Doctor Doolittle" from Zoobiquity
The Misbehavior of Organisms: The Brelands' Impactful Article on "Instinctive Drift" (Plus: Reminder about this weekend's special film screening with Bob Bailey!)
Bonus: Become a dog trainer with School For The Dogs! Annie answers questions from a listener considering a career in dog training
How to shape your dog to go to a mat (2018)
Teaching your dog to stand (Day 17 of the Dog Training in 21 Days Challenge)
Teach a foolproof DROP and COME using Classical Conditioning (2018)
Bonus: Annie reads from The ABCs of Behavior by Marian Breland-Bailey and Bob Bailey from The Dog Trainer's Resources by The APDT Chronicle Of The Dog
SFTD Trainer Mike Wolf on changing careers at 50, navigating urban dog parks and working with puppy owners
How to train a dog to "sit" from scratch (2018)
Bonus: Training wisdom from page 9 of Dr. Bob Bailey's website (Plus: Join Annie for a film screening and Q and A with Dr. Bailey on April 24th)
Why you should teach your dog to use your iPhone (seriously): SFTD's Dog Training in 21 Days' Day 2 Challenge, explained
Bonus: Quick thought about cues and commands as they relate offers and bills
Bonus: A brief history of modern dog training (audio of lecture from the SFTD Professional Course)
Join the Dog Training in 21 Days Challenge! Meet student leader Leeyah Wiseman
Dog Training Q and A! 3/25/2021: Training a "Velcro puppy" to be more confident and independent in order to prevent separation anxiety in the future
Bonus: One positive-reinforcement dog trainer's point of view on guns in America
The queen of lickable treats: Meet Brandi Barker, creator of the Bark Pouch
Dog Training Q and A! 3/18/2021: Keeping a dog off furniture, toys you can leave in the crate, using physical pressure during leash walks and more
Bonus: Annie reads aloud Walden Two Revisited, the 1976 preface to BF Skinner's novel Walden Two
Air B and...Pee? Sniff Spot allows dog owners to rent people's yards! Genius!
Dog Training Q and A! 3/11/2021:Bringing a fearful puppy onto the city streets and/or to the dog park
Bonus: Annie reads aloud John B. Watson's 1913 essay "Psychology As The Behaviorist Views it"
In Defense of Negative Punishment: Teaching dogs patience at mealtime, stopping thumb sucking & more
Dog Training Q and A! 3/4/2021: How SFTD hires trainers, dealing with a suddenly fearful dog + teaching a recall without treats
A conversation with Terra Newell (former groomer, owner of a mini Aussie) about killing her stepfather... and dogs
SFTD Off-Leash Manager Adam Davis on training as a teenager & developing a career specializing in helping dogs socialize
A group discussion about The New Yorker article, "Bad Dog," with its author Anna Heyward
News flash: Positive reinforcement isn't about being kind!
SFTD Trainer Maddie Messina on studying animal cognition, dealing with allergies, and more
The dog is peeing inside and it's totally okay: A family's practical and economical approach to housetraining a puppy
Dog Training Q and A! 2/4/2021: Is it okay if my dog only "goes" once a day? Also: Counter surfing, curbing barking in the dog park, helping a dog feel okay about the car after a car crash, and more
How to make sure your dog never swallows a bully stick: Expert advice from Vaso Karras, the inventor of the Bully Grip
School For The Dogs’ Group Class Manager Anna Ostroff on straddling a life of theater and dog training, fostering, teaching tricks & more
Dog Training Q and A! 1/21/2021: Are day cares a good place to socialize your dog? Why did my dog stop liking the crate? Thoughts on wee wee pads?
Dog Training Q and A! 1/14/2021: On why it can be useful to teach a dog to go in a bag
What happens when you try to run a dog training business using dog training techniques...
School For The Dogs’ Trainer Em Beauprey on conformation, cats, bespoke dog walking and training trainers
Dog Training Q and A! 1/7/2021: Lickable Treats
Annie gets a puppy: On navigating Petfinder, vetting breeders, and falling in love with a new dog
Dog Training Q and A! 12/31/2020: Can I speak multiple languages to my dog? Is it okay if my dog watches TV? How do I keep my dog off my sofa? & More
School For The Dogs’ Private Training Manager Claire Cario on therapy dogs, deaf dogs, and more
Dog Training Q and A! 12/17/2020: How can I get my dog to stop humping other dogs in order to exert his "dominance?"
The Freedom "No-Pull" Harness: On the origins of School For The Dogs' #1 selling harness, with 2 Hounds Design's president Alisha Navarro
Dog training with Mary Poppins, Professor Harold Hill and Little Orphan Annie
Dog Training Q and A! 12/10/2020: Should we send our puppy to do a board and train?
Amos
Dog Training Q and A! 12/03/2020: Answers to new dog owners' common crate training questions
Creating gear for dog adventurers: Meet Ruffwear designer Liz Zarro
5 of our "go to" treats at SFTD (in ASMR + French)
School For The Dogs' Sasha Prasad on helping animals live happier lives
Dog Training Q and A! 11/19/2020: Handmade gifts, dealing with a dog who bites the leash & dog training tips for a toddler mom
The Charles Mingus' CAT-alog for Toilet Training Your Cat (1972)
The Bully Test: How to tell if your dog (or kid or country) is having fun PLUS: FOMO crate training
Dog Training Q and A! 11/05/2020: Cody doesn't want to go out with walker, Peaches won't pee on the patio & more
School For The Dogs' trainer Erin Whelan on how dog training changed her life
Dog Training Q and A! 10/29/2020: Helping a puppy pee when its pouring and how to occupy your dog inside
Virtual private training session: Yoshi, an adolescent Shepherd who jumps on people on the street
Recycled treats and retractable leashes: The good, the bad & the hilarious
Annie's BFF Daisy Carrington on growing up with a stolen dog, being a childhood loan shark & more
Dog Training Q and A! 10/22/2020: Taking the Karen Pryor Academy and e-collars
The "closet behaviorist" running for president: An interview with Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen
Dog Training Q and A! 10/15/2020: Dealing with an adolescent dog and trying to find the perfect puppy
Virtual private training session: Heidi, a rescue greyhound living in Manhattan
Sociopaths as dog trainers, Negative Reinforcement at NXIVM & how to train humans to wear masks
Three funny things and one terrible thing just happened
Dog Training Q and A! 10/8/2020: Reactive Dogs, food toys, management of space
Be your dog's superhero: An interview with UK-based trainer and pet business coach Dominic Hodgson
Q and A! 10/1/2020: A new nervous rescue dog, working with dog barking, and helping a dog potty outside
What is a bully stick? A very detailed answer to an awkward question...
When your home isn't the right home for your dog (and other subjects)
Lessons learned from foster dogs: A discussion with our apprentice Anna Heyward
My family thinks I'm crazy: Dealing with those who don't see the "whole" picture of holistic dog training
The Pandemic Puppy Boom: A discussion with breeder Cherrie Mahon of River Valley Doodles
Dogs don't think we're dogs: Ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff on how we can give our "frustrated captives" a good life in a human world
Don’t put a towel over a dog’s head & other lessons not learned from Stanley Coren & Psych. Today
There’s so much to love about snuffle mats! Buy or make a fabric work-to-eat toy.
Restaurant dining with your dog: How to train the perfect outdoor dinner date
Schedules of Reinforcement, “Baked In” Behaviors & How Dog Training Can Help You Take The MCAT
Mean Talk, Mouse Traps & Water Guns: Rudd Weatherwax’s “Lassie Method”
Is Dominance Really A Thing? Cesar Millan, Libertarianism + A Dog Named Pizza
Puppy Socialization In The Time Of Quarantine
Lassie's Boy Sidekick: Meet Jon Provost, aka Timmy
Don't Let Your Dog Cry It Out: On Training Dogs To Be Alone
Cues & Commands: How We Communicate To Dogs What We Want From Them & Vice Versa
A Pet Food Killed My Dog: Susan Thixton & The Truth About Pet Food
On Racism, Reinforcement, Leashes & Poop Bags
The Greatest Animal Trainer On Earth: Ken Ramirez
The Most Important Behavior You'll Ever Train
Separation Anxiety Expert Malena DeMartini on Helping Dogs Learn To Be Alone
A Different Kind Of Dog Photographer: Meet Andrea Castanon of BowieShoots
Helping The Sad Polar Bear & Trump's Coyotes: The World Of Dog Trainer Ferdie Yau
How do you become a dog trainer? A conversation between two women who switched careers
How to train a dog to pee and poop inside
"Nobody Cares About Dog Training Right Now"
What dog owners need to know about the coronavirus with Dr. Lisa Lippman
Why viral videos are bad for dogs, with Eileen Anderson
Ask Annie: Dealing with humping and other annoying behaviors
How to train your dog to walk on a loose leash
How to live with seven dogs and three cats in a one bedroom in NYC
Surfer, author, rapper, adventurer, humanitarian: Meet Pip The Beach Cat
A busy person's guide to Operant Conditioning
The Museum of the Dog opens in NYC
The body builder & the Boston: Joe & Lenny on their journey to Westminster
Are you talking to your socks? Marie Kondo, Cesar Millan & training humans with snake oil
Ask Annie: Separation anxiety, tips for crate training and an overview of attachment theory
Let's talk about dog breeding with Cherrie Mahon of River Valley Doodles
New "Diggs" for your dog: Zel Crampton's dog crate revolution
Teaching a stellar "Down" with a verbal or visual cue
Let’s talk about dogs & babies with Jessica Jacobson of Dapper Dog Training
French Bulldog Lola Barksdale: A Floofdragon's guide to Instagram stardom
Dog training pet peeves: The word "energy" and the misuse of the word "positive"
Training "Look" using the "Invisible Triangle" method
Part 2: How I used punishment to train my husband to cover his mouth when he yawns
Part 1: How I used punishment to train my husband to cover his mouth when he yawns
How to shape your dog to go to a mat (and to be a polite Thanksgiving guest)
Let's talk about NYC's 1st dog-friendly cafe with Logan Mikhly
Halloween & Dogs: How to make costumes less scary for pets
Our student Nelson: Life with a muzzled dog
A modern dog owner's guide to sidewalk leash greetings
Let’s talk about the future of dog food with The Farmer's Dog's Brett Podolsky
Katie Sturino, mom to @ToastMeetsWorld, on Instadog stardom
Teach a foolproof DROP and COME using Classical Conditioning
A better mousetrap: Building the perfect bully stick holder
Let’s talk about in-home dog grooming with Ani Corless
Ask Annie: Navigating dog runs and managing elevator manners
Let’s talk about SFTD's origins with co-founder Kate Senisi
Being BF Skinner's daughter: Deborah Buzan dispels the myths
Wonderful "Work To Eat" toys: Feeding Dogs In Slow Food Bowls
How to train a dog to "sit" from scratch
The Dog Training Triad Part 3: Timing
The Dog Training Triad Part 2: Rewards
The Dog Training Triad Part 1: Management
Let's talk about dog walking with DivaDog's Shelley Goldberg
Let's talk about dog photography with Milla Chappell
Ask Annie: Curtailing jumping and helping scaredy dogs
What you need to know about the dog flu
Let's talk about dog parties with Hayley Mehalco
A modern dog owner's guide to nipping
Our student Basket: Helping geneticists improve pedigrees
Let's talk about Pavlov with dog trainer Anamarie Johnson
Let's talk about veterinary house calls with Dr. Lisa Lippman
Let's talk about dogs in the workplace with Carly Strife of Bark
Our Canine Cousins: On behavior & evolution
Let's talk about dog food with Hanna Mandelbaum of Evermore
How to house train a dog
What is “Good” dog training?
Meet Annie and learn how School For The Dogs came to be