Telltail Dog

Episode 49: "Dogs Tug On Our Shirt, Too": The Importance of Puppy Socialization with Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson

June 2nd, 2023  |  52 mins 48 secs

dog trainer, dog writer, practical puppy socialization, puppy socialization

Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson co-wrote the book, Puppy Socialization, a wonderful resource that includes chapters on body language, video resources, and how to socialize without access to other dogs. They came on the Telltail Dog Training podcast to share how they met, why they wrote the book, and the feedback they've gotten so far.

Episode 40: "What Are My Options?": Responsible Rehoming with Cathy Madson

June 11th, 2022  |  43 mins 8 secs

behavior consultant, dog trainer, dog training, positive reinforcement, preventive vet, pupstanding academy, rehoming

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss responsible rehoming. Transcript and other resources will be added soon!

Episode 34: “Knowledge is Key”: Starting a Dog Training Business and Discussing Pitbull Misconceptions with Masina Kakese

February 25th, 2022  |  33 mins 23 secs

dog trainer, dog training, dogs, force free, pitbulls, positive reinforcement, rescue dogs

Masina Kakese’s love of dogs began at a young age, surrounded by chickens, cats, and Pugs on three acres of land. She began a professional career with animals through dog walking, and she decided to learn more about behavior and training. She has also fostered, volunteered at local shelters, and worked in kennels and at a doggy daycare. She has continued her education as she launched her own business, Q & A Dog Training, and she’s currently enrolled in The Academy for Dog Trainers. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss why she started her business, Q & A Dog Training, how she ended up with Q, her 5-year-old Black Lab-Pit Mix, and how she navigates an unregulated industry.

Episode 33: "Love Has No Age Limit": Managing Older Rescue Pups and Children with Karen B. London, PhD

December 17th, 2021  |  1 hr 5 mins

behaviorist, dog trainer, dog training, dogs, kids and dogs, love has no age limit, older dogs, positive reinforcement, rescue dogs

Karen B. London, Ph.D., is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She specializes in working with dogs with serious behavioral issues, including aggression. Karen writes the animal column for the Arizona Daily Sun and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss her 2011 book, Love Has No Age Limit, her more recently published Treat Everyone Like a Dog, her training journey, and how she manages and advises kids and dogs and their families, especially with older rescue pups.

Episode 32: "Recalls Save Lives": Puppies and Pitbulls with Damelle A. Morgan Sr.

December 9th, 2021  |  35 mins

dog trainer, dog training, dogs, kids and dogs, positive reinforcement, tip top breedz dog training

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Damelle A. Morgan Sr. of Tip Top Breedz Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share his training journey, his top tips for keeping a puppy safe, the importance of teaching kids and dogs to respect one another, why he loves bully breeds, and the chance TV commercial that got him on the path to becoming a dog trainer.

Episode 31: "Everybody Deserves to Have Access": Behavior and Training with Miranda Hitchcock

November 11th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

behavior, dog trainer, dog training, dogs, every dog austin, kids and dogs, positive reinforcement

Certified Trainer Miranda Hitchcock of Every Dog Austin joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share her training journey, why she believes everyone deserves access to quality, safe dog training, how she began her nonprofit, kids and dogs and reducing bite risk, behavior vs. training, and so much more.

Episode 30: You Need to Teach Both the Dog and the Child Boundaries: Babies and Dogs with Lauren Haley

October 20th, 2021  |  32 mins 45 secs

babies and dogs, dog trainer, dog training, dogs, kids and dogs, pitbulls, positive reinforcement

It's time to discuss babies and dogs! This is part one of a series. Trigger warning: child deaths are discussed.

Board-certified behavior analyst and a long-time dog owner Lauren Haley joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss getting her pitbull, MJ Watson Barker, ready for her baby, and the management she learned and implemented.

Episode 29: There's No Reason You Can't Train Your Dog At Home: Uluru Virtual Dog Training with Nicole Skeehan

September 24th, 2021  |  21 mins 22 secs

dog trainer, dog training, dogs, philly unleashed, positive reinforcement, uluru training, uluru virtual dog training

Certified Trainer Nicole Skeehan of Philly Unleashed and Uluru Virtual Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a trainer and how she developed Uluru Dog Training -- along with Uluru's story, the dog that inspired it all.

Episode 28: Go One Step At A Time: Resource Guarding Prevention and Management in Puppies with Cathy Madson

September 3rd, 2021  |  46 mins 3 secs

dog trainer, dog training, positive reinforcement, preventive vet, resource guarding

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how to prevent and manage resource guarding in puppies.

Episode 27: It Was Just Perfect: A Trainer's Journey with Cathy Madson

August 26th, 2021  |  38 mins 7 secs

becoming a dog trainer, dog trainer, dog training, positive reinforcement

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why Preventive Vet created a position just for her, and how teen dogs can be even more challenging than puppies.