Podcasts by The Pack Animal Podcast

Satisfaction Through Instinct from 2023-02-22T14:00

This episode we talk about how natural instincts can provide your dog with a deep level of satisfaction and how by doing so, can have a tremendous therapeutic effect on your dogs anxiety and fears....

Tanka&Finding Home, Author MJ Sloan from 2023-02-15T14:00

This episode, we have on Author, MJ Sloan to talk about her book ‘Tanka; Stories of Life, Love and Loss with that one special dog’ and to introduce her brand new book ‘Finding Home; One dogs search...

Anxiety and Desire from 2023-02-05T17:39:58

I’m back after a long transition process and with an all new episode to kick this off in the right direction. In this Episode we talk briefly about how not fulfilling your dogs natural desire could...

Paws 4 People from 2022-04-20T12:41:15

Founder of Paws 4 people, Kyria Henry Whisenhunt, joins us on The Pack Animal Podcast to talk about her amazing foundation and how they are reshaping lives...

The Fox Red Labrador Retriever from 2022-03-09T13:00

This episode we have on, professional trainer, breeder and owner of Kyle’s puppy finishing school, Kyle Chaharyn to discuss his life long passion and dedication to Fox Red Labrador Retriever. Earl...

Prairie ecology and forest management from 2022-03-02T13:00

Today we have on the show Matt Aldrovandi, area forester with the Tennessee division of forestry, to discuss Prairie ecology and good forest management practices to help us keep the beautiful terra...

Animal Communication, Is there more than meets the eye? from 2022-02-09T16:20:24

This episode we have on special guest, Animal Communicator and Artist, Karen Miura, founder of Whispers from Animals, to talk about how we can connect on a deeper and emotional level with our furry...

Remote Trainers Part 2 from 2022-01-26T13:00

Of course, with every device I always say you don’t NEED them but they certainly can come in handy in an emergency and they certainly can make the specific processes of training easier. Many peop...

Stimulation Collars with Steve Snell from 2022-01-19T13:00

This episode we have on Steve Snell, Avid Upland and Water fowl hunter and owner of Gun Dog Supply, to discuss the advantages of using remote stimulation devices. We discuss the differences between...

It's Q&A Time, December, 2021 from 2021-12-30T16:57:52

I really wanted to dedicate this episode to answering some questions from my listeners. I posted on the social media platforms asking if anyone had any questions or concerns that they would like me...

A Deeper Level of Understanding Your Dog from 2021-12-03T19:33:29

I know in my very first episode I talk about what anthropomorphism is but with many recent questions arising after the release of my new book, Through the Eyes of a Canine, I decided that this epis...

Dog Law in Norway from 2021-11-24T18:41:14

This episode strikes me deep in the soul. Featuring special guest, Artist, dog lover and dog life advocate Lise Ellingsen. We discuss the current state of Norway’s dog laws and the actions that are...

Micromanagement Structure from 2021-11-24T15:11:53

Micromanaging your dog throughout the day is not only completely natural but absolutely necessary for your dogs understanding of structure. Implementing these practices can provide you with moments...

Country Music Artist Allison Asarch from 2021-11-17T11:00

This episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with, up and coming Country Music Artist Allison Asarch. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Allison discovered her love for music at a young age. As...

Through the Eyes of a Canine, the book from 2021-11-11T16:59:54

The human-canine story is the greatest love story that has ever existed. But too often we look at things only from our own perspective and impose unrealistic expectations on our canine companions. ...

Pack Struggles from 2021-04-11T14:42:22

Here's a short episode to assist you in deciphering the difference between pack acceptance or dogs that just don't get along. What we see on the surface may not translate what is occurring inside t...

Unveiling The Mystery Of Housebreaking from 2021-02-01T15:24:20

Nothing can be more daunting than housebreaking a puppy. In this episode, we discuss the logic behind routines and provide a solid initial approach toward achieving your goals. For comprehensive o...

Bringing Home Baby from 2021-01-15T18:29:13

Bringing home a new human addition to the pack can be very exciting and scary all at the same time. Especially if you have a dog in your pack that is a little resistant to newcomers, has a very hig...

Zoonosis and Virus Behavior from 2020-12-10T11:00

There is a lot of controversy, misleading information, and conflicting theories about how viruses such as COVID-19 affects our furry family members or if it can be carried and spread by them. This ...

What Effects The Outcome Of Behavior from 2020-09-28T18:16:21

Canine psychology is vast, to say the least, and there are many different approaches one can take toward addressing issues. However, not all “bad” behavior is truly bad in the sense of deliberate i...

Nutrition Basics, Raw vs Dry (1st of The Nurition Series) from 2020-06-08T11:00

For the dog owner, there is nothing more frustrating and perplexing than the canine diet. There are countless choices of brands on the market and conflicting advice to what is good and bad. Choosin...

Hunting, Conservation and Family Values from 2020-06-01T11:00

I, among many other like-minded people, on occasion experience a terrible out lash of hate from specific groups and individuals just because I believe in hunting as a sustainable part of my life an...

Motivation, How We Can Find Our Full Potential from 2020-05-25T11:00

During my life long journey as a liaison between human and canine, I have learned that connecting two alike souls, whom perhaps walk a different path in life, involves patience, understanding, mind...

Addressing The Hunting Mentality, May 2020 Q&A from 2020-05-17T15:12:27

I have recently received an influx of emails and Facebook messages regarding behavior issues. More so than normal. I have reviewed all of the messages and found that there was a commonality among t...

The True Leaders from 2020-05-12T16:36:56

Throughout my years as an Animal Behavior Specialists, when addressing aggressive behaviors, one particular situation that stands out among them all is the internal struggle for hierarchy within th...

COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever, Part 2 from 2020-04-21T11:20:47

A spark of hope fills the air with the updates on the coronavirus treatments moving forward. Yet, still, we are confined to our homes and doing the best we can to help prevent the spread of this na...

Puppy Development from 2020-04-16T19:47:04

Raising a puppy can be the greatest experience of your life but this does not typically come easily. Developing together is no short of astounding. Build the blocks of life, side-by-side, as each e...

Overcoming Fear from 2020-04-05T12:00

Fear has many faces and more often than not, wildly misunderstood. Not all fear is negative. In fact most dogs exhibit fear based off of a natural instinct called survival. Unfortunately, these beh...

Dog Parks, Perilous or Precious from 2020-03-30T18:11:24

Dog parks have become more and more on the minds of dog owners. The conflicting opinions leave dog owners wondering if these are the right choices for their furry family members. Are they truly ben...

COVID 19, Quarantine Cabin Fever from 2020-03-25T16:01:29

With the COVID 19 virus spreading rapidly throughout the world. We find ourselves confined to our homes in quarantine and unsure of what to do or what to expect. Sure, walking your dog and playing ...

GPS Devices with Special Guest Steve Snell from 2020-03-16T17:30:03

Our modern times have brought us new and efficient ways to work our dogs in the field. One worthwhile mention are GPS collar devices. Join us on this episode with Owner of gundogsupply.com Steve Sn...

The Breed Standard from 2020-03-13T12:30

What is a breed standard? This question may spark debate among breeders and kennel clubs around the world. Are these standards necessary to the preservation of the breed or is this just elaborate p...

Workin' Bird Dogs with Guest Nick Adair of Gun Dog it Yourself Podcast from 2020-03-08T13:43:23

Training your hunting dog is not as difficult as many may think. You don’t even have to hunt to enact the drive of your dog. However, your dog’s genetics crave the time in the field. Join us on thi...

CBD, Changing The Future Outcome from 2020-03-03T17:15:16

For some reason, whether its regulatory issues or big pharma conspiracies. CBD has been kept in the shadows away from the public for as long as we know. Today CBD is federally legal in the united s...

The Brew Dog from 2020-02-18T19:30:53

Join us on this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast as we interview Aaron Browne, Owner and Master Brewer of Cousins Ale Works in Wappingers Falls, New York as we discuss Beer and Brew Dogs. https...

The Lost Dog with Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery from 2020-01-30T01:31:22

What would you do if your dog escaped the confines of your property or slipped the leash on a recreational hike through the forest? Join us as we discuss the dos and don'ts of high flight risk dogs...

Special Guest, Country Music Singer/ Songwriter Bucky Covington from 2019-11-17T20:06:48

Special Guest, Country Music’s Singer/Songwriter, former American Idol contestant, and fellow Dog lover, Bucky Covington… shares his story about his best friend and travel companion Slim. After Ame...

The Origin of Bonds from 2019-09-12T00:46:40

Scholars have long believed in the origin of the canine/ human relationship to be that of human mastery and canine servitude. Theories/ stories abound that wolves scavenged the campfires of prehist...

Natural Remedies from 2019-07-23T15:15:38

Big Pharma has done a great job diverting attention away from the natural world of remedies through their million dollar advertising campaigns, forcing their toxic chemicals down each and every con...

Special Guest Author Marla Stahl from 2019-07-03T13:19:27

We all know the placement and care for the homeless dog population in America has been an ongoing struggle. Rescues from California to New York dedicate their time and efforts to help educate and c...

The Summer Season Hazards from 2019-06-17T15:00

This episode we have Michelle Scarchilli and Joe Steinfeld from Vetmedics inc. on the show with us to discuss the potential hazards of the Summer Season and how to best identify and prevent heat-re...

Are Problematic Behaviors Really Problematic? from 2019-06-04T15:58:01

What we identify as a problem behavior may not be a problem to your dog. This Episode we talk a little about what these issues may be and how your dog may feel differently. Thank you for listen...

Training&Band-Aid Devices from 2019-04-15T15:42:14

Training devices can be very useful and make training easier but I feel it is massively important to understand that these are not the solution! Using devices in-place of training will never yield ...

Travel Thoughts from 2019-04-08T16:40:42

Each and every day we experience moments of simplicity that can answer life’s most difficult questions. We simply have to open our mind's eye and acknowledge them. This episode I just wanted to sha...

Questions and Answers, Episode 20 from 2019-04-01T17:34:39

This episode we will answer three selected questions that are on the minds of our listeners. Thank you for the overwhelming amount of questions in response to our Facebook posting and please keep ...

Paws Crossed Rescue With Founder and CEO Jennifer Angelucci from 2019-03-24T13:00

Do you have any questions about adoptions? What should you expect? Well, Paws Crossed in Elmsford New York is here to help! This episode we have a very special guest, Founder and CEO Jennifer Ang...

A Canine Look Into Socializing from 2019-03-18T16:24:38

What is Socializing? We have all heard of this term being used when referring to our dog's behavior in public. In this episode of The Pack Animal Podcast, I give my opinion on what proper socializi...

A Genetic Look Into The Evolution of Canine Behavior from 2019-03-10T13:00

What is domestication? The domestic dog dates back tens of thousands of years. However, there are no wild golden retrievers or Doberman Pinscher packs roaming the forests...so how did we get the Ge...

The Story of Jamie with guest Brenda Maeder from 2019-03-03T14:00

This episode we talk about a very special little boy named Jamie. Jamie is a beautiful Cocker Spaniel who was born blind and deaf. He was adopted and returned several times as a puppy due to diffic...

The Story of Big Red with Guest Kimberly Cooper from 2019-02-24T14:00

One dogs long journey from near-death to paradise. Big Red is a pure blood, Red bone coon hound with a story to melt your heart. With us on this episode is Reds savior, Kimberly Cooper, Someone who...

Understanding Trainers with guest Valerie Erwin from 2019-02-11T23:48:07

It’s absolutely wonderful when people research, read books, google methods and ask advice from friends and family. However, this can be a major hindrance towards success. If none of these avenues h...

Chatham Library Lecture from 2019-02-11T23:29:08

Have a listen to my lecture at the Chatham Public Library in beautiful Chatham New York. It was a great day with an amazing group of people. Thank you to all that came out that day to see me. Be su...

The Dangerous Foxtail from 2019-02-04T22:32:29

There are dangers all around us and its good to be aware of them. Sometimes the most dangerous things hide in plain sight. In this episode I share my personal encounter with the Foxtail plant. ...

The Beautiful Bracco Italiano from 2019-01-29T15:07:43

The Bracco Italiano has been called the oldest European pointer, and its history reaches back as far as the fourth or fifth century BC. The Bracco, that’s B R A C C O, for all that have not heard o...

Special Guest Interview with Melissa Leo from 2019-01-27T01:00:32

In this episode we discuss our domestic canines and their ever changing environment. Many people reach out to me because their dog or dogs are experiencing some form of anxiety due to a recent move...

Emergency and Critical Care with VetMedics Inc. from 2019-01-27T00:56:55

Join us with this information packed episode as we discuss emergency care with our two special guests, Founder and Owner Michelle Scarchilli, and Veterinary Assistant Joe Steinfeld from VetMedics I...

Understanding The Hunting Breeds from 2019-01-08T15:06:56

Are you considering adding an addition to your pack or already have a Labrador, Golden Retriever or English Pointer? Understanding the hunting breeds is very important to maintaining a happy and he...

Holiday Expectaions from 2018-12-22T01:41:10

With the holiday rapidly approaching we may be wondering what is best for our furry little family members. This is a very common question this time of the year and a great one at that. All dogs hav...

Understanding Dominant and Submissive Behavior from 2018-12-19T14:53:45

We always hear the terms dominant and submissive being loosely used when describing our dogs behavior or to describe the method of training being applied. Understanding the natural balance of these...

The Potential Within from 2018-12-10T14:07:04

Let's dive deep into the perception of reality of our furry familiars. Understanding how they see the world and what they expect from us and how we can develop a relationship through communication....

Understanding Motion Sickness from 2018-12-05T15:35:08

The only way to combat Motion Sickness is to better understand Motion Sickness. Many internal and external influences can bring about this negative effect. Let's dive right into this issue and iden...

The Beautiful Bullie Breeds from 2018-11-14T16:35:17

Ever wonder where or why the Bully Breeds earned such a negative reputation? Me too! These breeds happen to be some of the most loyal and loving family members of all time. Listen to this episode o...

Anthropomorphism from 2018-09-13T09:39:18

Anthropomorphism and how it weaves in to our lives without a whisper. The definition of Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object. This be...

Inaugural Episode! from 2018-09-03T23:04:48

Welcome! 

Our first episode is a bit of a shakedown. Getting comfortable behind the mic, and addressing a introducing a new animal to your pack. Have a listen below,...