The Dogs of Our Lives

The Dogs of Our Lives podcast is all about living, learning, and growing with dogs. Listen to real-life transformation stories between dogs and their human guardians. Get inspired to take the next best step with your dog as we discuss successes, challenges, dog training, deeper connections, relationships, personal growth, and just a little bit of magic. Join us for heartfelt conversations that celebrate the incredible bond between dogs and their human guardians.

The Dogs of Our Lives is a education podcast hosted by Chrissy Messick, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chrissy Messick hosts The Dogs of Our Lives, a education show with 41 episodes published.

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  #37 The KEY Differences Between Welfare and Wellbeing for Your Dog

  Sep 9, 20258 minS3

  <p>That's a wrap on Season 3 and our special summer working dog series.</p> <p>In this final recap, I leave you with a reminder of what we've discussed (if you've missed any episodes, I highly encourage you to take a look through the episode list, as there are some really juicy conversations!)</p> <p>But what I want to highlight are the key differences between welfare and well-being for your dog, and why they matter.</p> <p>It's so important to treat your dog as an individual and meet all of their needs, not just the basics. <br />Take...

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  #36 EXPERT Dog Trainer Spills All About Working Dogs in the Home - with Jean Donaldson

  Aug 19, 202548 minS3

  <p>Ever wondered if you should bring a working dog into your home?</p> <p>This episode of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast is going to be a must-listen for you.</p> <p>This week, I chat with Jean Donaldson, a pioneer in force-free positive reinforcement dog training.</p> <p>She has over 30 years of experience in dog behavior and training and is the Founder and Director of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. </p> <p>Jean also has several award-winning books, including The Culture Clash and Oh Behave!</p> <p>She shares her journey, career highlights so...

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  #35 Could Dog Agility Training Be The Ultimate Enrichment Exercise? - with Cheryl Parker

  Jul 22, 202549 minS3

  <p>In this week's episode of this special working dog summer series of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast, I chat with a great friend of mine, Cheryl Parker, about her journey in dog agility.</p> <p>If you've ever thought about agility training for your dog, then this is a must-listen episode with Cheryl and her multi-award winning dogs</p> <p>Cheryl, an athletic trainer turned PA, started agility with her Cocker Spaniel Cooper in 2005, competing since 2010. She discusses the importance of building trust, desensitization, and positive reinforcement.</p> <p>Cheryl shares her experience with Sammy, a rescue with...

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  #34 How to Train a Search and Rescue Dog from an Expert Trainer - with Niamh Coleman

  Jul 8, 202543 minS3

  <p>Welcome back to another episode of our special Working Dog Summer Series.</p> <p>If you've ever been interested in training your dog to be a search and rescue dog, then this episode is perfect for you!</p> <p>Even if you want to use some search and rescue techniques to enrich your dog's life, you'll hear some juicy nuggets to take away from this episode.</p> <p>In today's episode, I talk with Niamh Coleman about canine search and rescue, highlighting the training, physical, mental, and emotional needs of search and rescue dogs.</p> <p>Niamh, with over 20 y...

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  #33 Avoid The Warning Signs of Backyard Breeders - with Kim Crawmer

  Jun 24, 202545 minS3

  <p>If you're concerned about buying a dog from a breeder, specifically a working dog.<br />I'd encourage you to listen to this episode with Kim Crawmer, a certified dog trainer and breeder of Maremma livestock Guardian dogs.</p> <p>We discuss Kim's journey from breeding Cocker Spaniels to focusing on Maremma’s, emphasizing the importance of proper socialization, health testing, and training. She highlights the differences between Livestock Guardian dogs and herding dogs, the challenges of integrating these dogs into new environments, and the critical role of early socialization.</p> <p>Kim also addresses common myths about these dogs, str...

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