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Is Canine Social Hierarchy Important When Preparing My Dog for My Child?
February 12, 2018

Morgan: Alright Mike, I’ve got another great question for you today. Are you ready? Mike: Oh, I’m ready. Morgan: Alright, here we go. “I believe hierarchy is socially important for dogs. Number one, do you agree? And number two,

I’ve Noticed My Dog Is Very Protective of My Child. Should I Be Concerned?
February 05, 2018

Morgan: Alright Mike, welcome back to the show. I’ve got a great question for you today. Here we go: “I’ve noticed my dog is very protective of my child. Is this something that I should be concerned about?” A Worst-Case Scenario Mike: The short answer ...

GDHB024: My Dog Barks Excessively. Is This Going To Be a Problem for My Baby? What Can I Do?
January 08, 2018

Your dog barks excessively. Is this going to be a problem when you bring home your little one? Yes it is and here's what you can do about it.

023: Your Dog Bites Baby. What Should You Do?
January 02, 2018

The Million Dollar Question Morgan: Alright, Mike, welcome back. I’ve got a great question for you today that really gets to the heart of what we talk about on this podcast. Here it is: “My dog bit my toddler – what should I do?

022: Can You Be Sure That Your Dog Knows Your Baby Is Higher in the Family Hierarchy?
December 06, 2017

In this episode, we pick up where we left off in the last episode and explore the question of whether it’s possible to get your dog to recognize you child as an “alpha” dog. Mike sheds light on this question with a very simple response and then goes de...

021: I Have Two Dogs Who Fight Over Toys and My Attention. Is this Going to Be a Problem?
November 29, 2017

In this episode, we explore questions around rank management, shared resources, and how to train your dogs so that they don’t see your child as an explicit threat to their social order. Dogs And Kids In Competition Morgan: So the question for today is:...

020: When Can I Trust my Dog To Be Alone with my Baby?
November 07, 2017

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019: Is It OK To Give My Dog a Last Hurrah Before the Baby Comes?
November 01, 2017

Morgan: The question for this week, Mike: Is it OK to give my dog a last hurrah before the baby comes? Mike: Well, no, actually [laughter]. It’s one of the big mistakes that people make. It’s funny, I laughed because I was actually having this conversa...

018: I just Got a Puppy and Found Out I Am Pregnant. Am I in over My Head?
October 24, 2017

How Crazy Can You Handle Your Life? Morgan: OK, Mike, so the question for today is: “I just got a puppy, and at the same time, I found out that I’m pregnant. Am I in over my head?” Mike: [Laughter] Maybe. Maybe. You know,

017: Your Baby Is Crawling and Your Dog Is Growling. Is it too Late?
October 17, 2017

Is It Too Late? Morgan: Mike, the question for today: I didnt prepare my dog for my baby. My babys now crawling, and my dog is growling am I in trouble? Is it too late? Mike: Well, thats a toug