The Dog Gone Positive Way

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, with Chrissy from @pittiehoarder, we go deeper into the fascinating world and the skills puppies should and need to learn before they ever meet their human families. We discuss how early, positive exposure to touch prevents future behavioral issues and why reading body language is the foundation of a trust-based relationship. The simple exercises to he...

What Humans Can’t Teach: Lessons from Mom We often think of ourselves as the primary teachers for our puppies. We teach them "sit," "stay," and "fetch." But there is a hidden curriculum that only another dog can deliver—lessons in social etiquette, emotional regulation, and the "rules of being a dog" that no human can replicate. In this episode of The Dog Go...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I have a great discussion with Chrissy from @pittiehoarder for a second time to discuss body language. She talks about how her dog Hunk's behavior started to change slowly, and he wasn't enjoying going for a ride anymore. He also gained weight and had patches of missing hair. After changing veterinarians and getting a tip from one of her follow...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I continue my conversation with Adam Spencer, CFRE, founder of Furlanthropy. I shared with Adam my idea to start a 501(c)(3) for dog training. I want dog training to be accessible to everybody. Adam had a wonderful idea and informed me that I could start a fundraiser for dog training on Furlanthropy's site! Listen to his innovative ideas and enjoy,...

Compassion Care for Those Who Care for Our Pets In this emotional episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I continue my conversation with Adam Spencer, CFRE, founder of Furlanthropy, to confront one of the most common crises in veterinary medicine today: Compassion Fatigue. The life-saving care and the emotional support veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, assistants, and front desk staff give t...

What happens when saving a beloved pet’s life comes down to money? In this bold episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I sit down with Adam Spencer, CFRE, founder of Furlanthropy, to confront one of the most uncomfortable conversations in veterinary medicine today: the rising cost of life-saving care and the emotional toll it takes on pet parents and veterinarians. We pull back the curtain on what...

In this powerful episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way,  my interview with Adam Spencer CFRE, the founder of Furlanthropy , shines a light on the impact high cost of life-saving treatments for pet parents and veterinarians.  We dive into the inspiration behind his mission to change the way pets receive lifesaving medical care. Adam shares how adopting his dog, who had been surrendered because her o...

In this powerful episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way,  my interview with Adam Spencer CFRE, the founder of Furlanthropy , shines a light on the impact high cost of life-saving treatments for pet parents and veterinarians.  We dive into the inspiration behind his mission to change the way pets receive lifesaving medical care. Adam shares how adopting his dog, who had been surrendered because her o...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria discusses safety during the holidays or any gatherings. From feeding to crating, let’s keep our pets safe and out of the ER #dog  #Dogbehavior #DogTraining  #pets   #anxiety  #Safety  #countersurfing  #rawfood #gratitude #thanksgiving #holidays #crates #veterinarian   Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on soci...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows new dog socialization with your already existing dog. Maria encourages you to record your dog, watch the video, and try to decipher what your dog's body language says. We must take all the pressure off the dogs and lower expectations to what they can handle, not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. When...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows new dog socialization with your already existing dog. We must take all the pressure off the dogs and lower expectations to what they can handle, not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. When we take the pressure off and stop interfering, it is actually a beautiful thing to observe and learn what our dogs&#3...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of how to introduce a new dog into the family with your already existing dog. We must take all the pressure off the dogs and lower expectations to what they can handle, not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. When we take the pressure off and stop interfering, it is actually a beautiful th...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of how to introduce a new dog into the family with your already existing dog. Baby Gates, X pens, and dog crates are a vital part of Success for new introductions. It is important that we take all the pressure off of the dogs and lower the expectations to what they can handle, and not what we want. It...

Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of tail wags and no tail wags.  Even some tooth displays! Have you ever asked yourself, Why did my dog bite that person? His tail was wagging the whole time? Why did my dog attack that other dog?  His tail was wagging the entire time? Learn a little bit about tail wags and tail set, and what they mean...

Join us for the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring professional dog trainer Maria Ryan, as she delves even further into how our pets' food is made. Maria discusses the process by which food is made for our pets, including where the ingredients come from. Did you know that your pets are eating roadkill, euthanized animals, and diseased farm animals? Probably not if you didn’...

Welcome back, THE DOG GONE POSITIVE WAY. In this latest episode, Maria shows you how to make your own yak milk dog chew treats. She shows you how to safely give this treat to your dog using a bully stick holder. Maria talks about the different types of toys that are safe to give to your pet and what's not safe to leave with your pet. Join her as she shows you what to do and what not to do when...

Join Maria today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about the dog food industry. Her puppy Tony makes an appearance with his new Kong Wobbler. She discusses several high-end, already prepared, raw dog companies that are both developed by veterinarians. She reviews the ever-so-popular, air-dried dog food, Sundays. She also discusses the differen...

Join Maria today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about the dog food industry. She discusses several high-end, already prepared, raw dog companies that are both developed by veterinarians. See what she uncovers in one of the veterinarian's raw dog foods. She also discusses the different fillers that parents are being charged an incredibly...

Join me today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about raw food: Is it safe? Should you buy it in the Pet store? Should you prepare yourself? Is it too high value for your pet? What the hell are all these fillers for? What am I paying for? Is it the correct nutrition? Is it 100% complete and nutritionally balanced? These are among the many ques...

Join me in today's episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria Ryan discusses the conversation about raw diets for dogs and the dangers of buying already prepared raw food. Over the next several weeks, we will explore the various options for feeding your dog, including a raw diet, home-prepared meals, kibble, canned food, or a combination of all. Which one is the best? How do I read a la...

Join us today in this episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way: AI & The Vagus Dog Challenge, Part 2. Maria discusses the myths and the truth about your fur baby and their vagus nerve. Does it calm them down? Is it going to resolve your reactivity issues on walks? Will your dog stop jumping aggressively on people when they walk into your house? Tune in and find out the answers to all of these ques...

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, and learn how to spot AI-generated dog training videos, and ways to find out if trainers are really using positive force-free methods. In this AI world, buyer beware! Maria reviews a new fad about vagus nerve stimulation and curing your dog's reactivity. Is it a scam or is it real? Tune in to find out as Maria breaks it down for you....

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, and learn about different ways you can enrich your dog mentally but also physically. Maria talks about several different enrichment toys, how to use them, and the benefits of using appropriate toys for your dog or puppy. #Summer# heat #PuppyTeeth #Puppy #dog #ChewToy#Enrichment #Podcast #bullystick #Puzzle #collagenstick #Teething You ca...

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. In today's episode, we...

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. Whether you&#39...