What Dogs Have Taught Me
Episodes
Dog training myths with Phyllis Smuland: Bite Suits, Flirt Poles, and ECollars
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at some surprising trends circulating in the dog training world on social media. Are trainers really wearing bi...
Survival and Trust: The importance for dogs
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is a powerful one, featuring two industry leaders in canine behavior, Julie Hart and Nelson Hodges. In this episode, we explore a...
Common Mistakes Made with Fearful Dogs and What To Do Instead
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions on how to avoid the most common mistakes made with fearful & feral dogs, and what to do instead by feral/fearful dog rehabilitator, Julie ...
Rescue Heart Trainer Brain - Robyn Carlson from Kudos 2 Canines
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Carlson, of Kudos 2 Canines in Salt Lake City, shares years of insight and wisdom from running a highly successful dog training facility while b...
Feral Dog Immersion Insignts and Reflections
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get the inside scoop from the participants of the first-ever Feral Dog Immersion Program. Hear their experiences, what surprised them, and what they ...
Diane Jessup - Pit Bulls and Dogs - Legends and Myths
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall listening to two great minds discuss dogs and Pit Bulls in particular, then you are in luck. My guest, Dia...
What Wolves Can Teach Us About Dogs with Dr. Nathan Varley
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn and observe from wolves that may teach us about our dogs? In this episode I interview Dr. Nathan Varley, co-founder of Yellowstone ...
Dog Training Case Studies with Phyllis Smuland
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear real examples and case studies of the dogs that Phyllis and I have trained, illustrating the principle that sometimes less is more. One case is h...
We Are Enough
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging and insightful conversation with fearful and feral dog expert, Julie Hart, we explore the nuances of working with fearful and feral d...
Sitting: Why, What it Does, and How it's Best Used
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reason we make dogs sit is usually to gain control over them and help them calm down. But does this method actually work, and are there better alt...
Shades of Grey at the Tippy Tip of Knowledge with Kelly Engel
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am so lucky that my guest today moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico last year and now I get to hang out with her on a regular basis. Kelly Engel had year...
Martha Hoffman - New Depths of Knowledge
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Hoffman shares her depth of knowledge and insights about dog temperament, especially when evaluating for hearing dogs, dog behavior, and observ...
A Tall Blade of Grass & the Root of the Problem
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone that has trained dogs and their people for over 40 years has to have lots of wisdom for us newbies and dog owners. Trish Wamsat of Homeschoole...
The Best Info About Dogs That Is About Horses - Warwick Schiller
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned Attuned Horseman Warwick Schiller shares many insights about energy and attunement with animals and about his Principles of Training. Even t...
Changing Perspectives - Nelson Hodges Part 2
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson Hodges joins me for part 2 of his interview where we discuss the depth of the Canine Human Relationship Institute courses and how changing per...
Pato the Duck & Nursery Rhymes - Nelson Hodges Part 1
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson Hodges joins me to talk dog behavior, his beginnings with Pato the Aggressive Duck, and how nursery rhymes have affected our views of our dogs ...
Can't Turn A Blind Eye with Lanya Androlewicz
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a special kind of person to stay in dog rescue for 20+ years. My guest Lanya Androlewicz is a unique combination of compassion, stability, h...
LIMA Lessons with Valerie Ann Erwin
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) is a popular phrase describing a methodology and approach to dog training. Valerie Ann Erwin and I discuss L...
Where I'm Supposed to Be with Bea Gallegos
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The challenges of running a rural shelter in New Mexico has not stopped Bea Gallegos, manager of the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, New Me...
Trust Makes Everything Easier With Your Dog
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is something I had to learn how to build by working with fearful and feral dogs. But building trust helps relationships and behavior concerns wi...
Limitations are Opportunities With My Dad, Kerry Brock
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many times limitations put on us by others, ourselves, or training methodologies get in the way of connecting or making progress with our dogs. Meet ...
Food for Thought - How & When to Use Food for a Happy, Calm Dog with Jason Cohen
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does knowing how and when to use food to train dogs confuse you or your dog? My guest, Jason Cohen, explains his ideas and techniques to create a happ...
Negotiating Relationships
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs are experts at negotiating relationships. Join my friend Angela Leuck and I as we talk about how dogs have taught us better relationship skills ...
What Dogs Have Taught Me
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"What Dogs Have Taught Me" is the new name of my podcast. This name represents the importance of dogs in our lives and what they can teach us, and wh...
How to Trap a Lost Dog with Debbie Johnson
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trapping a lost or feral dog is a skill that my guest, Debbie Johnson of Dog-Gone K9 Trapping has acquired after trapping over 100 dogs in 5 years. D...
Fearful & Feral Dogs - Scratching the Surface
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scratch the surface of Rehab. Train. Thrive, my rehabilitation program for fearful and feral dogs. My guest, Becki Davis, who has a Masters Degree in ...
How to Choose A Puppy For Families
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing a puppy that is compatible to your family is an important decision, and one of the few times you can actually choose a family member. With a...
Becki and Boone - Can't Lead with Disagreement
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boone is a good example of a car-reactive dog that redirected, but he really did not want to act that way. When I evaluated him, he seemed like a nic...
American Pit Bull Terriers with Phyllis Smuland Part 1
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
37 years of training and rehabilitating American Pit Bull Terriers is shared by Phyllis Smuland, my friend and mentor. We talk about misconceptions, ...
Romeo the Blind Pit Bull and How Less Was More
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Romeo's human companion, Suzanne, and my mentor/friend, Phyllis Smuland, join me to talk about Romeo's journey from very reactive dog to well-behaved...
The Little Shelter That Could: Tina Holguin Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Little Shelter that Could is the Animal Welfare Coalition in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Hear about how this shelter manages to succeed in spite of ve...