Best Dog Body Language Podcasts (2025)

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Cosmic Companions: Discovering My Dog Through Astrology 1:01:14

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What if the stars could tell you more about your dog—who they are, what they need, and why you click (or clash) in certain moments? In this playful yet surprisingly insightful episode, we explore the world of canine astrology and how your dog’s zodiac sign can illuminate their personality, preferences, and quirks. From fiery Aries pups with endless…

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Holiday Pet Safety: Hidden Hazards You’re Not Prepared For 32:27

2d ago32:27

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Are you sure your home is ready for the holidays, or are there hidden dangers for your pet that you haven’t thought about yet? Most pet parents prep for the obvious hazards, but the real risks are the ones you never see coming. In today’s episode, veterinarian Dr. Zoo joins me for a walk-through of the surprising holiday hazards that slip into your…

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Nigerian history 1:00:19

3d ago1:00:19

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Max Pearson presents a collection of Witness History and Sporting Witness episodes, all with a Nigerian theme. We hear two personal stories of the Biafra war, which began in 1967, including the writer Wole Soyinka who was jailed for trying to stop it. Plus, we hear from Patricia Ngozi Ebigwe about escaping the conflict. She's now better known as TV…

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Grappling with declining populations, and the future of quantum mechanics 38:00

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First up on the podcast, Science celebrates 100 years of quantum mechanics with a special issue covering the past, present, and future of the field. News Contributing Correspondent Zack Savitsky joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about a more philosophical approach to quantum physics and the mysterious measurement problem. Next on the show we have Ann…

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How to Handle Holiday Guests Who Don’t Love Your Pets 7:23

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Do your holiday guests expect your pets to be quiet, invisible, or perfectly behaved on command? If you have friends or family visiting who are not big pet lovers, it can put pressure on you and cause a lot of confusion for your pets. This "Quick Fix" episode breaks down simple ways to keep the peace, protect your pets’ emotional safety, and avoid …

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Pawsport to Chaos 47:16

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Traveling with my teen dog taught me more than I expected—not just about logistics and snacks, but about patience, communication, and being a better partner on the road. In this episode, I share the lessons I learned, the mistakes I made, and how I’m becoming a more mindful tour guide for my dog’s adventures. A journey of growth, chaos, and connect…

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Crate Training & Separation Anxiety: Your Questions Answered 53:35

7d ago53:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Think Like a Dog podcast, Andreia and Millie break down everything you need to know about crate training, especially when anxiety, barking, or routine struggles get in the way. They talk about why the right crate matters, how to build a consistent training routine, and how understanding your dog’s body language…

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Is Your Child Really Ready for a Pet? 6 Signs You Can’t Ignore 32:33

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Are you wondering whether your child is actually ready for a pet, or are they just deep in the “please please please” phase? Most parents hear “Can we get a dog?” on loop, but pet parenting isn’t as simple as saying yes. When kids aren’t truly ready, it can create pet behavior issues, safety concerns, and a whole lot of pet care stress for the adul…

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Literary hoaxes and an underground cathedral 1:01:25

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is literature lecturer Dr Hetta Howes on major literary hoaxes around the world. We hear about Howard Hughes' fake autobiography, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in Colombia and how the Indian musician Ravi Shankar taught George Harrison…

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When we’ll hit peak carbon emissions, and macaques that keep the beat 26:21

11d ago26:21

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First up on the podcast, when will the world hit peak carbon emissions? It’s not an easy question to answer because emissions cannot be directly measured in real time. Instead, there are proxies, satellite measures, and many, many calculations. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss how close we are to the top of carbon mountai…

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Nature & Nurture: The Two Sides of Your Dog’s Story 42:48

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This episode explores how a dog’s genetics (“nature”) and environment (“nurture”) work together to shape personality, behavior, and emotional health. Understanding both sides helps us meet our dogs where they are—without frustration or unrealistic expectations. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com Coupon Code: "Thanksgiving" for 50% off onlin…

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Pet Bills Keep Surprising You? Here’s How to Plan 31:21

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Are pet costs sneaking up on you every month? Instead of scrambling when a vet or food bill hits, what would change if you planned for every common expense ahead of time? Most pet parents underestimate costs because they do not track them, then feel stressed or guilty when money gets tight. In this conversation with Certified Financial Planner Joe …

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Juan Carlos becomes King of Spain and ending the Bosnian war 1:00:50

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Mercedes Peñalba- Sotorrío, a senior lecturer in modern European history at Manchester Metropolitan University, England. We start with the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975 ending 36 years of dictatorship over Spain. Then, we …

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A headless mystery, and a deep dive on dog research 32:35

17d ago32:35

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First up on the podcast: the mysterious fate of Europe’s Neolithic farmers. They arrived from Anatolia around 5500 B.C.E. and began farming fertile land across Europe. Five hundred years later, their buildings, cemeteries, and pottery stopped showing up in the archaeological record, and mass graves with headless bodies started to appear across the …

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Longevity for Dogs: Building Strength, Mobility, and Confidence 1:21:49

21d ago1:21:49

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In this episode, Nikki sits down with Canine Physical Therapist Amanda Stephens of 615 Canine PT. Amanda shares how preventative care and targeted strengthening can help prepare dogs for potential future injuries, and she explains why physical therapy plays a critical role in supporting behavior work. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com 615 …

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Client Consultation: Addressing Thresholds and Play Behavior with Other Dogs 33:42

22d ago33:42

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Send us a text In this conversation, Millie is joined by her client, Cece DeSimone, for their third session, to discuss her experiences with dog training, focusing on her dog Mabel and a new foster dog, Batman. The session covers various training techniques, behavioral challenges, socialization with other dogs, crate training, and managing excessiv…

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How a Microchip Brought My Pet Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not 17:58

23d ago17:58

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When my cat disappeared suddenly, I thought I’d never see her again. Five years later, a microchip brought her home to me, but your pet's chip might not. In this episode, I share the incredible story of my barn cat, Puti, and how she found her way back to us after vanishing for five years, even though she had gone completely blind. I’ll also reveal…

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Speed of Sound and prosecuting Nazis 1:01:38

24d ago1:01:38

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is aviation historian Dr Victoria Taylor. We start with an archive interview of American Chuck Yeager who became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947. Then, a couple who were caught up in the attack on the Batacl…

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Solving the ‘golfer’s curse’ and using space as a heat sink 28:13

25d ago28:13

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First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm joins host Sarah Crespi for a rundown of online news stories. They talk about lichen that dine on dino bones, the physics of the lip-out problem in golf, and a brain-computer interface that can decode a tonal language (Chinese) from brain waves. Next on the show, Jeremy Munday, a professor of …

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Why Obedience Training Isn’t the Key to Your Dog’s Well-Being 5:50

28d ago5:50

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This episode challenges the traditional focus on obedience training as the cornerstone of good dog ownership. Instead, it explores the deeper elements of canine well-being—trust, communication, emotional safety, and enrichment—and how these form the true foundation for a balanced, happy, and well-behaved dog. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.…

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What Happens to Your Pet If You Don’t Make It Home? 34:06

30d ago34:06

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Most pet parents never stop to ask this question until it’s too late. Every week, rescues like mine get heartbreaking calls from families who can’t take their loved one’s pets after a death, move, or medical emergency. The pets - confused, grieving, and suddenly homeless, end up in shelters that should never have become part of their story. And if …

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The largest dinosaur and creating Miffy 1:00:26

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Darja Dankina, who's a palaeontologist from the Natures Research Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. We start with the discovery of the largest dinosaur ever, uncovered by a shepherd on a ranch in Argentina in 2012. Then, we hear from the d…

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Understanding early Amazon communities and saving the endangered pocket mouse 35:03

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Sofia Moutinho visited the Xingu Indigenous territory in Brazil to learn about a long-standing collaboration between scientists and the Kuikuro to better understand early Amazon communities. Next on the show, we visit the Pacific pocket mouse recovery program at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance…

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Stop Believing These Dog Training Myths Today 30:36

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In this episode, Nikki tackles the Top 5 Dog Training Myths that continue to circulate in today’s world. After more than three decades of working with dogs, she’s heard them all—and it’s time to set the record straight. From the idea that you need to be “alpha” to earn respect, to the belief that older dogs can’t learn new skills, Nikki breaks down…

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Client Consultation: Overcoming Crate Training Struggles and Building Routine 48:02

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Send us a text In this session, Millie is joined by her client, Barbara, to discuss her two dogs, Tuca and Bruski, and the challenges she’s been facing with their behavior. Together, they discuss understanding leadership, consistency, and the importance of setting structured routines and boundaries. The conversation covers everything from Tuca’s ne…

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Choosing a Pet Boarding Facility? Watch for These Red Flags 41:22

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Leaving your pet in someone else’s care can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re not sure what goes on behind those kennel doors. In this episode, Amy sits down with Carmen Rustenbeck, Founder & CEO of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), to talk about what safe, professional pet care really looks like and how to choos…

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Emerante de Pradines and Orson Welles’s The War of the Worlds 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

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Emerante de Pradines's son, Richard Morse, tells us about his mother’s life and her commitment to de-demonising vodou culture through her music. Haiti expert Kate Hodgson, from University College Cork in Ireland, expands on the history of the country in the 20th Century. The story of how an Argentinian doctor was inspired to create a new treatment …

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Detecting the acidity of the ocean with sound, the role of lead in human evolution, and how the universe ends 45:27

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First up on the podcast, increased carbon dioxide emissions sink more acidity into the ocean, but checking pH all over the world, up and down the water column, is incredibly challenging. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a technique that takes advantage of how sound moves through the water to detect ocean acidification. Ne…

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Why Modern Life Is So Stressful for Our Canine Companions 55:56

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In today’s world, our dogs live surrounded by constant stimulation—noisy neighborhoods, busy households, unpredictable schedules, and limited opportunities to simply be dogs. In this episode, we explore why modern life can be so stressful for our canine companions and how this environment impacts their behavior, emotions, and overall well-being. Yo…

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Stop Your Pet Parent Guilt Spiral For Good 42:28

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Ever feel guilty for working too much, missing walks, or not giving your pet enough attention? You’re not alone. Pet parenting struggles like guilt, burnout, and overwhelm are more common than most people admit. But what if guilt isn’t the real problem? In this episode, I’m joined by Sheryl Green, speaker, author of You Had Me at No, and recovering…

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Music producer Sonny Roberts and treating diabetes 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Sonny Roberts’ daughter tells us about how her father created the UK’s first black-owned music studio - this programme contains outdated and offensive language. Music producer and professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies, Lu…

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The contagious buzz of bumble bee positivity, and when snow crabs vanish 27:13

2M ago27:13

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First up on the podcast, the Bering Sea’s snow crabs are bouncing back after a 50-billion-crab die-off in 2020, but scientists are racing to predict what’s going to happen to this important fishery. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss what’s next for snow crabs. Next on the show, freelance producer Elah Fed…

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Paws and Paranormal: Spooky Tails 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Where fur meets fear! Listeners share true stories of their pets’ mysterious encounters—ghostly growls, invisible playmates, and unexplained midnight stares. Because when your dog barks at the wall… maybe it’s not just the wall. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Decoding Your Dog: A Live Beha…

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Client Consultation: Building Confidence and Social Skills in Dogs 52:41

2M ago52:41

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Send us a text In this second consultation, Millie and Addie’s owner, Nancy, discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in Addie’s training journey. The conversation focuses on leash reactivity, communication between dogs and their owners, and the role of structure and boundaries in supporting a dog’s growth. Nancy shares updates on Addie’s walks,…

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Stop Trusting Pet Advice on Social Media 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Ever searched online for pet advice and ended up more confused than when you started? One post about your dog throwing up turns into 60 conflicting comments, arguments, and fear-filled stories, and suddenly you’re spiraling. In this episode, I reveal the hidden danger behind all that “free” expert pet advice in online groups, why it can do more har…

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Nordic Noir and the Moomins 1:00:03

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Indian-based author and podcaster Purba Chakraborty talks about the history of fiction writing. We hear about the rise in popularity of 'Nordic Noir', following the publication of Henning Mankell's crime novels. Then we listen to BBC archive of wr…

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Hunting ancient viruses in the Arctic, and how ants build their nests to fight disease 26:38

2M ago26:38

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking dee…

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How Writing a Novel Can Surface Repressed Memories 47:18

2M ago47:18

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TW: sexual assault and child sexual assault Fiction writing comes from our subconscious, where our imagination is. And guess what else is in there? Trauma! I teach writing students and coaching clients that a book idea comes to you because of something it wants to heal in your subconscious through the writing process. In this episode, it's my turn …

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Your Most Asked Dog Questions: From Behavior to Bonding 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Ever wonder why your dog does the things they do? In this episode, we’re answering the most common questions dog owners ask — from training and behavior to communication, health, and everyday life. We’ll explore how to better understand your dog’s unique personality, what their body language is really saying, and how to make choices that support a …

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Stop Overpaying for Grooming: What You Can DIY vs Leave to the Pros 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Trying to save money on grooming? Whether you’ve got a dog or a cat, this episode will give you DIY dog grooming tips for beginners, and help you figure out what you can safely and confidently do at home versus what’s better left to the professionals so you can stop overpaying for grooming. Amy talks with Liz Hampton, Director of Grooming and Educa…

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The evacuation of Tristan da Cunha and Japan surrenders to China at the end of World War Two 59:50

2M ago59:50

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. We start with a BBC archive interview where one woman recounts what it was like to survive the earthquake and landside in 1961 following the volcanic eruption in Tristan da Cunha. Our guest is Anne Green, a retired schoolteacher from the island of…

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How birds reacted to a solar eclipse, and keeping wildfire smoke out of wine 37:00

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First up on the podcast, producer Kevin McLean talks with Associate Online News Editor Michael Greshko about the impact of wildfires on wine; a couple horse stories, one modern, one ancient; and why educators are racing to archive government materials. Next on the show, research that took advantage of a natural experiment in unnatural lighting. Hos…

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Listen with Your Eyes: Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language 37:58

2M ago37:58

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Dogs are always communicating — we just need to learn how to listen. In this episode, we explore how dogs' express emotions through body language, with a focus on tail wags. You’ll learn to recognize stress signals, prevent conflicts, and build stronger, safer, and more trusting relationships with your canine companions. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgee…

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Client Consultation: Crate Training, Leash Manners & Building Structure 52:43

2M ago52:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie discusses training goals and challenges with Tanya and her energetic husky, Denali. Adopted from a shelter, Denali faced early behavioral hurdles that left Tanya looking for effective ways to build consistency and structure. Their conversation covers everything from creating routines to mas…

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Crate Training Without the Stress 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Think crate training is as simple as putting your dog in the crate and calling it a night? That’s the biggest reason it fails. Crate training isn’t instant. It’s a step-by-step process that builds your dog’s trust and confidence over time. Rush it, and you’ll end up with whining, accidents, or full-blown crate panic. In this episode, I’m joined by …

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India's nine day tea strike and the birth of the Excel spreadsheet 59:20

2M ago59:20

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes. Tea expert Sabita Banerji talks about the history of tea in India. We look back at how women teapickers in 2015 fought for justice - and improved the lives of thousands of tea plantation workers. We hear the story of a famous photo of American president John F Kennedy working…

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A new generation of radiotherapies for cancer, and why we sigh 34:48

2M ago34:48

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First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Robert F. Service joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about a boom in nuclear medicine, from new and more powerful radioisotopes to improved precision in cancer cell targeting. Next on the show, we talk about why we sigh. Maria Clara Novaes-Silva, a doctoral student at ETH Zürich, discusses how deep breaths cause m…

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Proactive vs. Reactive: Setting Your Dog Up for Success 38:07

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Are you always correcting your dog after things go wrong? In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between being proactive and reactive in dog training, and how shifting your approach can prevent problems, build confidence, and create a calmer, happier dog. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com DISCOUNT CODE: DSG25 YouTube Mentioned in th…

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Don’t Buy the Wrong Crate for Your Dog 30:54

2M ago30:54

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Confused about which crate is right for your dog? With so many sizes, styles, and price points, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and to end up wasting time and money on the wrong crate for your dog. The right crate isn’t just about convenience. It’s about safety, comfort, and setting your dog up for success. In this episode, I'm chatting with Expert D…

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The origins of Indian cinema and the start of Scouting 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes taking us from India to Texas. Professor Sunny Singh, author of A Bollywood State of Mind, discusses the origins of Indian cinema in 1912. And we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Bollywood romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. We also head to Paris in 1971, to t…