Taming The Wild In Your Dog

Each year, thousands of parents add dogs to their households to serve as playmates and protectors of their children. For thousands of other people without children, getting a dog is often a knee jerk reaction to feeling lonely or afraid. For others, a new dog is thought to be the perfect solution to the energetic dog they currently have, or it’s a way for them to rescue a shelter dog from euthanasia. Regardless of the motive, acquiring a dog that will serve as your companion or be compatible with your growing family or any other dogs you may own, requires much more thought and planning to avoid costly mistakes than merely picking out the cutest puppy or the dog with the saddest eyes staring at you from behind the shelter fence. Tune in and learn what you need to know before you say yes to that doggie in the window.

Of the nearly 600 dog bite fatalities that have occurred in the United States alone, approximately 50 percent of the victims were children under the age of nine. To make matters worse, nearly 50 percent of those attacks were from the family dog. Find out why dogs attack children and what we must do to prevent it.

Is walking your dog a dreaded activity? If it is, you're not alone. Aside from companionship, the desire to have a walking or running partner is the number two reason why most people choose to adopt a dog. However, the vast majority of dog owners abandon walking or running with their dogs because the activity is either miserable or unsafe. In this episode, Bryan will talk about the reason why dogs naturally pull us and how to stop them, so you can finally enjoy your walk with your dog. Bryan will also be interviewing Tom Shelby. Tom is an expert dog trainer and the author of Dog Training Diaries-Proven Expert Tips & Tricks to Live in Harmony with Your Dog. Tune in and listen as Tom discusses the importance of socialization, passive commands, and door turmoil. During the interview, you will have the chance to call or email your questions for Tom.

Dogs fulfill many of our needs. They guide the blind and hear for the deaf. They search for the lost and protect the weak. They’re your friend when no one else is. Loyal, dedicated and above discrimination is how we often describe them. However, sometimes, a dog will enter our lives to give us hope when we are hopeless and to bring healing when we are sick. These dogs are far more than mere companions. They are salvation on four legs. In this touching episode, Bryan will be interviewing dog owners from around the world who have risen above failure, tragedy, or unimaginable hardship with the help of their dogs. Listen and be inspired as Bryan touches on one of the incredible threads that bind the human and dog experience - interdependent grace.

Canine cough is one of the most maligned and least understood of all dog illnesses. In this episode, we will be interviewing Dr. Carr Kelsey and learning what is the real cause of canine cough and is it preventable? We will also be taking listener calls and answering questions regarding canine health, behavior, training, and much more.

This is the inaugural show for Taming the Wild in Your Dog. Get to know your host, Bryan Bailey, and learn what it means to tame the wild in your dog. Bryan will explain why the biological and behavioral connection your dog shares with its wolf ancestors is so important in establishing a safe and harmonious relationship with your dog. Bryan will also be taking calls and answering questions regarding canine behavior, training, and care.