Having puppies jumping all over you may feel like heaven when they're tiny, but as they grow and the behavior continues, not only can it can be a real nuisance but it can actually be dangerous (even for small dogs).

Tune in to this special video episode, live from Yappy Hour, where Cathy shares real life examples and gives play-by-play feedback to help you train your pup to keep four paws on the floor.

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It’s summer time and the living, well, it’s not that easy this year. If you’re looking for an escape from the heat, the indoors, and everything else going on in the world, there’s a good chance you’ll head towards somewhere with water.

Dr. J joined me virtually to talk about the dangers of blue-green algae, some resources available to help you take preventive measures to identify and avoid it, and what to look out for in case your dog is starting to show symptoms of its toxic effects.

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Preparing for the arrival of a baby is an exciting and stressful time. When you've got a dog at home, there are even more considerations and precautions to take to ensure the entire family is safe, comfortable, and secure.

Special guest, certified dog trainer and founder of Pawsitive Transformation, Jennifer Anderson, is back with great tips for setting your growing family up for success.

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Today’s show has actually been in the works for a long time but is coming late due to some technical glitches. The timing couldn’t be more perfect though, because the current pandemic has a lot of us thinking about who might be able to care for our pets in case something happens to us.

Our special guest Debra Hamilton provides a lot of great information, including an actual plan you can follow to ensure your fur family’s needs are met.

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We’re shaking it up a little bit and bringing you a live taping from one of our Yappy Hours that was all about puppy nipping and biting. Cathy gave a great overview of training with lots of emphasis on incompatible behaviors, redirection and counter-conditioning and then took questions from our audience. All of the videos referenced during this taping are available in the blog post for this episode.

Learn more about our Puppy Essentials Workshops, lead by our certified dog trainer, Cathy Madson.

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Welcoming a new cat into your home can be a wonderful experience — it also has the potential to stir up some drama. On today’s show, certified feline trainer and behavior consultant, Dr. Marci Koski, from Feline Behavior Solutions, is back and talking about how to add another cat to your family in a way that makes your new cat and your established cat feel safe and comfortable.

We go over things to consider on behalf of your existing cat before choosing your new kitty, Marci’s preferred method for introductions step by step, how ease into it, and what to do if things aren’t going as well as you hoped.

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In this episode of Paws and Play, we are excited to introduce our audience to Jennifer Anderson, certified dog trainer and founder of Pawsitive Transformation. Jennifer began her dog training journey as a registered veterinary technician and then rescued a dog named Bali. Raising Bali and working alongside her training mentor Madeline Gabriel (Dogs & Babies) became her inspiration for launching Pawsitive Transformation.

Jennifer now specializes in family-friendly dog training and sat down with Mia and Cathy to chat about kids and dog safety, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. She'll share some great ideas for teaching children the right way to greet dogs, talk about what canine body language to watch for, and tips for setting up your home to keep everyone safe and sane!

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