USA Dog Behavior Podcast
Dog behaviorist, Scott Sheaffer, shares science-based insights to help anxious, fearful, and aggressive dogs—and their people.
Podcasting since 2023 • 73 episodes
USA Dog Behavior Podcast
Latest Episodes
New Baby Meets Dog: How to Set Yours Up for Success
For expecting parents with dogs, the question of safety can be a source of deep anxiety. This episode provides essential reassurance and a clear, practical roadmap. We begin by dismantling the common myth of dogs viewing babies as prey, explain...
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Why Standard Dog Training Can Worsen Canine Fear and Anxiety
Many anxious dogs get worse—not better—after traditional training. In this episode, we explore why obedience-based methods often fail fearful dogs, how corrections intensify anxiety, and what actually helps dogs feel safer and change behavior l...
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The Job Your Dog Is Begging For: How to Channel Instinct into Happiness
In this episode, we decode the essential but misunderstood concept of "giving your dog a job." Far from a gimmick, it's the key to solving common behavior problems rooted in boredom and unspent instinct. We explain why your dog's natural drives...
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Five Rookie Mistakes First-Time Dog Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
New dog owners often bring tons of enthusiasm but very little practical experience with dog behavior. In this episode, Scott breaks down the five most common mistakes he sees among first-time dog owners — misunderstandings that usually stem fro...
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The Buzzer Deception: Why Even 'Vibration-Only' Collars Are Harmful
Think using the "buzzer-only" mode on an electronic collar is a safe and humane training method? We're breaking down the science and psychology behind why this common belief is a myth. In this episode, we explore how a buzzer becomes a "conditi...
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