Wagging Tales

Wagging Tales Podcast - Episode 17: Managing Dog Reactivity & Aggression (Part 2)   Segment 1: Preventative Measures Segment 2: Training and Behaviour Modification Segment 3: Tools and Equipment (Pros & Cons)  Sneak peek into the final episode: Rehabilitating Dog Reactivity & Aggression (Part 3) The Role of Professional Help Real-Life Success & How It Was Done Long-Term Maintenance...

Dogs & Allergies: Unravelling the Itch! with Dr Amanda Sim (Namly Vet Surgery) Allergies, they're not just a human thing, right? Our dogs can suffer from them too. From constant itching and scratching to sneezing fits that leave our pups puzzled, uncomfortable and irritable. Allergies can be a real challenge. But fear not! Our guest today, Dr. Amanda Sim, has a keen focus on understanding and...

We are discussing a crucial issue that many dog owners face: dog aggression. Understanding Dog Reactivity & Aggression (Part 1)   Segment 1: Defining Reactivity & Aggression Difference between reactivity and aggression The spectrum of dog behaviour Common triggers for reactivity and aggression Segment 2: Recognising Signs of Reactivity & Aggression Body language cues in dogs Identifyin...

Our guest on this episode is Chris Lee, the co-founder of Buddy Bites. Buddy Bites was set up in Hong Kong in 2020, with the main aim of feeding all sheltered dogs in Asia. Having recently expanded into Singapore, they are one step closer to achieving that goal.  Buddy Bites was built around 3 key pillars - Nutrition, Convenience and Giving Back.   Buddy Bites website & social media links: Get...

In this episode Fraser tackles a topic which we have been asked a lot about. Multi-dog households.   Answering Questions such as: What to consider before I get a second dog? Will the dogs be best friends? How to introduce the dogs. Will a new dog help the existing dog with their separation anxiety? How the dogs effect each others behaviour. Do dogs need to live with other dogs? Should you get mult...

Follow Jay in this journey as he talks about how dog's view the world through their noses. This episode includes:  -A dog's sense of smell compared to humans -The importance of sniffing -Information gathering and exploration -Communication and social interaction -Recognition of familiar individuals -Mental engagement and enrichment through sniffing -Providing opportunities in a safe environment Wa...

Proofing is one of the most important, yet neglected part of training your dog.  In this episode Fraser & Jay discuss and detail on this paramount topic. As well as answering some listener questions on the topic.  This episode includes: - What Proofing is. - Why it is so important. - When your dog is ready for Proofing. - Important points to remember when training your dog to the level you can...

Our guest on this episode is John McGuigan, Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant. John has been training dogs professionally for over 15 years and is committed to continuing education, so they always have the most up to date, dog friendly techniques available. Recently England have announced that there will be a ban on electric shock collars being used for the purpose of dog training. Ther...

The most common factor which dog owners neglect is meeting their dogs activity needs. When we refer to this, we don't just mean the physical activity requirement but also the mental activity needs as well as other factors required to keep our dogs in the best physical and mental health.  In this episode Jay takes on this topic and gives surrounding details on how to meet your dogs daily needs and...

In this episode we speak with Dr Xutian Liang, who is a certified fear free veterinarian who has achieved elite status within the fear free professionals movement.  Fear Free provides online education to veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities, and pet owners.  With an overwhelming amount of information on the internet about pets, Fear Free aims to keep veterinary h...

Is starving dogs in the name of training something which is ok to do, is it the most effective way, and is there a better way of doing it. The short answer is no, its not ok, and there is a better way of doing things.  There has been recent news/ social media where a puppy was starved to increase their food motivation for the sake of training them. With the increased conversation with people argui...

Canine socialisation is a huge topic. It is one of the most misunderstood when it comes to our dogs. In this episode our guest is Esther, from Doggie Retreat (dog day care) and OMD (dog friendly bar and cafe). We discuss everything from her journey to opening her successful doggie day care, what goes into running a daycare to ensure the safety of the dogs and her staff, what socialisation is and t...

 In this episode Fraser & Jay discuss dog training methodology. What is dog training. Required knowledge to understand the different methods of training. Classical Conditioning & how it relates to training. Operant Conditioning & how it each quadrant impacts our training and our dogs. The 4 key types of training. Different types of trainers. How to choose what is right for you and your dog.   Belo...

In this episode our guest is Dr Francis Cabana. We discuss everything from his journey through the animal nutrition world, modern pet food, what is good for our animals and what are the myths that many fall into, as well as answering some more controversial questions from our listeners.  Dr Francis is one of the top wildlife nutritionists in Asia. Originating from Montreal, Canada, has a PhD in wi...

In this episode Fraser and Jay talk about the Quality of life for our pets. The topic is split into two sub-topics of: Our Duty of Care to give our pets the best we can. And medical, how the assess our pets quality of life when we have to make that most difficult decision of when to say goodbye to our companions.    Contact us: ask questions, suggest topics and guests, or just share where you are...

Welfare For Our Community Dogs is not an Animal Welfare Group. It is run by one person, to ensure welfare for street dogs in Singapore. One of the first things that stands out is the use of community dogs rather than street dogs or strays. This reflects the care and impact that WFOCD is creating.  Samantha has a no nonsense attitude towards doing everything she can to help the community dogs of Si...

In this episode we walk about one of our hosts dog, Athos. Athos started showing signs of aggression at 6 months old and they grew to the point of putting people, other dogs and of course Athos himself in real danger.  We discuss his journey to becoming a calm and confident dog who can now be used as a demo dog to help other dogs struggling with reactivity. Detailing the commitment, training and e...