PetSpeak
By Jana Sellers
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Podcast Description
PetSpeak is designed to address the behavioral and learning needs of pets. With advice, behavioral principles, and training tips, PetSpeak helps owners better understand their animals. Understanding leads to the use of effective training which in turn produces a happy and healthy pet/ owner relationship.
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Clean32TheMoralLivesOfAnimals | Have you ever wondered if your pets have morals, or a sense of fairness? A new book by authors Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce presents evidence to support these ideas. I discuss the points made in Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals. | 6/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean31EasyAssociation | If you are bringing a puppy into your home for the first time, the AKC's S.T.A.R. puppy program is for you! This program is designed to help puppy owners learn the importance of socialization, training, activity, and responsibility. | 5/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean30NotTheBed | Episode 30 is about dogs' "marking" inappropriately. A listener wrote in that her dog periodically pees on her bed. I discuss the likely reason behind the behavior and how to effectively stop it. I also discuss why punishing a dog for this behavior does | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean29ChainingTheDog | In this episode, Jana talk about the behavioral effects of chaining a dog in the yard. Find out why this is never a good idea because of the aggression problems it can cause along with many other concerns. | 4/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean28QuestionsandAnswers | To give a puppy a dog bed or not give a puppy a dog bed, that is the question. A listener was curious if giving a puppy access to a dog bed outside of his crate would make him hate his crate and therefore make house training even more difficult. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean27It IsWorking | Have you ever heard the advice, "Just ignore your pet's problem behavior?"Does this really work? It does, but only under certain circumstances. | 3/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean26HowDogsThink | Have you ever wondered how your dog thinks? William E. Campbell addresses this topic in his article entitled "How Dogs Think: A Non-Verbal Link to Canine Communication." On this episode, I go over the main points of this article and talk about | 3/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean25 Have A Plan | We are well into winter, and it's COLD outside! Episode 24 is all about the things you can do to make sure your pet is safe and comfortable during this time of year. You know it is important to keep your pet warm, but learn why it's a good idea | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Do or Do Not | We are well into winter, and it's COLD outside! Episode 24 is all about the things you can do to make sure your pet is safe and comfortable during this time of year. You know it is important to keep your pet warm, but learn why it's a good idea | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean23 Professional Certification | Are you looking for a dog trainer or interested in becoming one? If so, this episode is for you. I discuss the professional certifications that can be attained by dog trainers. You'll learn what it takes to earn each of these certifications | 1/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean22 BackAtLast-Petspeak | In Episode 22 I share my opinions and perspectives on several hot topics in the world of dogs. Learn how I feel about invisible fences, tail docking, spaying and neutering, and more. | 1/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean21 Dogwood DogDaze Trainers Final Chat | This episode marks the last of the "chat" sessions between myself, Tracey, and Eddie. We discuss the ABC's of training. "A" stands for antecedent, or the signal you give to elicit a behavioral response. "B" is the behavior you get in return, and "C" is t | 8/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean20 Dogwood DogDaze Trainer Chat 2 | As Dogwood DogDaze continues, Eddie, Tracey, and I bring more helpful tips to participants and PetSpeak listeners. During this episode we discuss what makes a great trainer. If you have a dog, you train him whether you intend to or not. Get the most and | 8/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean19 Dogwood DogDaze Trainer Chat 2 | Once again, Eddie, Tracey, and I discuss training tips to help those of your working with your dogs at home. Remember, it only takes two or three 15 minute sessions each day to see results! In this chat session, we discuss the Four Secrets to Ge | 8/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean18 The Dog Daze | PetSpeak is heavily involved with a community event called DogDaze that is offering three days of free dog training. I am joined by fellow trainers Eddie Blankenship and Tracey Betenbaugh to lead this event. We have gotten together to discuss behavior a | 8/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean17 Blankenship is Back | Eddie Blankenship is back by popular demand! He answers listener questions submitted after episode 16. He also tells of his crazy experiences with the animals at SeaWorld. Prepare to laugh and learn things you never knew about performing with Marine Mam | 7/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean16 Eddie Blankenship from SeaWorld | PetSpeak presents a very entertaining interview with Eddie Blankenship. Eddie is a professional animal behaviorist and former supervisor of animal training for SeaWorld. Eddie has spent over 20 years working with Marine Mammals, conducting professional s | 7/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean15 Weirder Things Dogs Do | Back by popular demand: more explanations of the weird things dogs do. Want to know why your dog insists on licking you in the face? Or how about that attractive habit some dogs have of "humping" other dogs and people? Listen to this episode to find ou | 7/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean13 Setting Up For Success | There are so many types of leashes out there! How do you choose which is right for your dog? In this episode, we discuss a number of popular leashes available, their purpose, and proper usage. | 5/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean12 Working The Pups | Do you ever wonder if your dog's behavior is really weird? Chances are, he's perfectly normal. In this episode, I talk about a particular dog I am training that has a number of behavioral problems. Find out what we (his owner and I) are doing to solve | 4/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean11 Who Is Dominant | Food aggression is a problem many dog owners encounter. In this episode, I discuss reasons food aggression can develop and ways to stop it. I use a variety of examples, include dogs that are possessive of toys as well as food. This is a great episode t | 3/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean10 Game of Fetch | Would you love to play a game of fetch with your dog, but he seems totally uninterested? Dogs without the natural instinct to retrieve can be taught this game. Episode 10 discusses two ways to teach this skill. This episode also gives an update about t | 2/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean9 Brushing Too | Using 'Shaping' to make grooming fun. Do you still need more help with grooming? You are not alone! Thus, episode #9 is a continuation of episode #8. We go through more specific steps to help your dog conquer problems with brushing his coat, brush his t | 1/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean8 Tips For The Groomer | This episode is for those who have dogs that really do not like to be groomed. Reasons why some dogs do not like grooming are addressed as it is always important to know the root of the problem in order to find an appropriate solution. The concepts of ins | 1/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean7 Grooming Keeps Your Dog Happy | Episode 7 is packed full of detailed information on grooming your dog. All aspects of grooming are covered, including trimming toenails, cleaning ears, and brushing teeth. Most importantly, the behavioral aspects are covered as well. Find out how to ma | 12/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean6 Grieving A Pet | The loss of a pet is difficult and many "non-animal" people do not understand the grief felt by the pet owner. Having recently lost a treasured animal member of my family, I decided to devote an episode to this topic. My dog of 14 and 1/2 years, Sophia, | 12/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean5 Tips for Solving Common Dog Behavioral Problems | Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, chances are you've had problems with chewing, jumping up, digging, or all three. Find out why your dog does these things and how to correct these problems in Episode 5. Also, learn how you can get the desensitiz | 11/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean4 Western To English Bits | In episode 4, you'll learn about making the switch from Western to English style of riding and how this changes the bit you use. I'll also answer questions from listeners about 'potty' training your dog. | 11/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean3 Now That You Are Home | In Episode 3 Jana covers what needs to be done once you get your pet home. She guides listeners through house training and ways to socialize your pet. The goal is to set your dog up for success. Some dogs will always need some type of confinement while yo | 10/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean2 Making The Best Choice | Episode 2 discusses choosing a puppy from a litter and choosing a dog from a shelter. Tips are given to help you make the most educated decision while taking into account that puppies will change as they become adults and adult dogs' behavior varies depe | 10/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean1 Introductions | Before you can begin your relationship and communication with your pet, you must first choose which pet to bring into your home and life. In episode 1, I discuss how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle based on time availability and expectations. | 9/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Clear, Concise, Soothing and enjoyable
Petspeak will be extremely enjoyable to those who want to listen to great Dog/Animal Show, in a clear and soothing manner. Petspeak's production is very simple, but yet that adds to the beauty of the show. No annoying sound effects, or canned laughter, but an honest and sincere approach to the challenging and enjoyable world of Pet interaction. There are many other Dog Podcasts, but overall I feel this is the best one. No annoying music interupting the flow every 6 minutes like some others. Jana is a real person, and she will answer your questions in a timely manner. You can tell she works hard to connect with her audience. Keep up the great work Jana. And for those who are reading this, give it a try...
great podcast
This is a great podcast. I am learning a lot. The host has answered my e-mail questions in a timely manor. Keep up the good work.
Always informative and entertaining!
As a owner of multiple dogs, I really enjoy this podcast. Sometimes, in our busy world we forget the basics of how we should treat our dogs, and the mistakes we often make in dealing with them. Also, Jana never talks down to the audience like some dog trainers do. The show has a quick pace and the host doesn't strive off topic and ramble. My compliments to the charming host and her production team!
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