For the Love of Dog

The For the Love of Dog team is taking the week off to upgrade our podcast studio! This week, enjoy a replay our most popular episode from 2019:

Special guest Clint Lien, founder of Natural Pet Oil, s…

Gary tears down a story he found that attempts to tear down using dog behavior to train over positive reinforcement. After the break, PJ joins Steve in studio to run down some of the changes and land…

Steve and Gary break down a new Microsoft commercial featuring dogs using computers... Then PJ joins to go over the progress with Home for the Holidays.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We're raising $50,000 to…

Steve and Gary share their opinion of why Vanderpump Dogs only rescues perfect little dogs... After the break PJ breaks down how her rescue works with shelters.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We're raising $5…

Gary lays out more science behind the dog brain and why applying human traits to dog behavior is always a mistake. PJ gives a very open view of the behind the scenes of working with fosters as The Li…

Gary shares a recent Smithsonian Magazine article about the relationship between dogs and humans. After the break PJ joins to share upsetting news of a recent dog surrender.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We'…

Steve and Gary give their thoughts on choosing the right dog for someone that has never adopted before. They go into behavior, training, and equipment for first time dog owners. After the break, PJ i…

If you haven't checked out the video version of the podcast on YouTube, this would be a good one to check out! In this episode, Gary discusses and shows a video a mama dog correcting unwanted behavio…

With the projected outcome of the 2020 presidential election, it looks like a dog will be back in the White House, and for the first time ever, it will be a rescue dog! Steve, PJ, and Gary all talk a…

Gary surprises Steve with the facts surrounding plastic surgery for dogs. The origins of this bizarre and controversial trend are fascinating. After the break PJ stops by to urge listeners to vote (e…

Gary shares a recent encounter with a stranger that scolded him for walking his dog with a prong collar. Steve and Gary are pretty passionate about prong collars and share their beliefs. After the br…

Steve, Gary and PJ discuss the effectiveness of laws and investigations surrounding dog attacks. Working in dog behavior and rescue, Steve and Gary have seen their share of "Dangerous Dog" hearings a…

Today marks the 9th anniversary of The Little Red Dog! Steve and PJ talk about some of their most memorable moments from the last 9 years of saving dogs in Southern California.

At the top, Gary shares…

Steve and Gary agree on many dog training philosophies, but their biggest difference of opinion is about dog treats. Gary, the self-titled "treat piñata," shares his positive reinforcement strategy. …

An unexpected side effect of COVID-19 is a significant rise in dog bites particularly amongst children. Steve and Gary talk about the underlying causes. After the break, PJ and Steve talk about a rec…

Whether or not to free feed your dog is a common question. Steve and Gary discuss their experiences and behavioral science related to the subject. After the break, Steve and PJ discuss the tragic res…

A curious pup can make bringing a new baby into the house worrisome. Steve and Gary talk about how to plan before bringing a baby into a home that already has a baby or vice versa. After the break, f…

HELP! My dog acts like the Tasmanian devil when people come over! Steve and Gary answer this and other questions. After the break, PJ quizzes Steve on some fun dog trivia.

New Road Foods makes fresh-b…

IT IS HOT! Much of the west is experiencing a heatwave. Steve and Gary talk about keeping your dog safe and signs of heatstroke (white gums). Stay safe!

New Road Foods makes fresh-baked, human-grade d…

Gary shares a story about a sneaky Border Collie named Rupert that tried to hide its bad behavior. After the break, Steve and PJ play a game of Would You Rather with some particularly difficult to an…