If you have ever taken a pet with you on a plane, then you have Gayle Martz to thank. Gayle is the creator of the SHERPA BAG for all the different modes of pet travel. Her mission is to change, improve and enrich the travel experience for people and their pets. The love we all share for animals is universal. For some, traveling is difficult. Traveling with a pet becomes an even more difficult situation. Join Chris and Gayle as they discuss how to best travel with your pet providing tips on...

This podcast is all about how to solve those common problems we face when spending time outdoors with our dogs. Does your dog Dig? Eat sticks and leaves and everything else on the ground? Bad manners around the pool? Want to teach your dog how to go potty in one area of the yard? We will solve all of these and more so you enjoy the summer with a well-behaved dog!

This show is all about how to prepare your dog for the arrival of a new baby. Having a baby is one of the most joyous times in your life, but it is important to prepare and make sure that relationship with your dog is safe and loving and off to the right start!

This show will cover all you need to know to understand and learn how to manage your dog’s mouthing and chewing. What's normal, what isn't, and how to stop it!

Rescuing Dogs has become a mission for many pet lovers. It is so important to train these dogs right to best set them up for success in our families. This show will talk about how to bring your newly adopted dog into your home successfully. The best way to not only make them feel loved, but safe. Giving them structure and guidance is necessary to get the desired behaviors and lifelong reliable results.

Every year thousands of kids are bitten by dogs. Very often this is caused by the child's behavior being unpredictable and perceived as threatening to a dog's personal space and feeling of security. In this podcast we will review some of the steps you should take to ensure the safety of the children in your life around dogs and how you can teach them to have pleasant introductions and positive interactions.

On a recent trip to Thailand, Chris had the opportunity to tour the SOI Dog Foundation and to interview the owners John and Gill Daley. SOI Dog helps the homeless, neglected and abused dogs and cats of Thailand, works to end the dog meat trade throughout the region and responds to animal welfare disasters and emergencies

How to get your dog to walk nicely on leash, so you can enjoy walking your dog!

Why do dogs jump and how to stop it! Jumping is one of the most requested behaviors I am asked to fix by my clients. In this episode we will not only explore why dogs jump but how we can effectively stop this behavior not just temporarily, but for good.

Television’s original adoption extravaganza is back and furrier than ever as the world’s cutest sporting event returns to Animal Planet for PUPPY BOWL XII on Sunday, February 7 from 3-5 PM. This year, Animal Planet worked with 44 different animal shelters and rescue organizations from across the U.S. to fill the rosters of #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff with adoptable players for this epic matchup. Our guest on the show will be special sideline reporter and our celebrity rescue correspondent Jill...

On this show we'll talk about why it’s never a good idea to tether your dog, why it is actually dangerous. We’ll also explore the role of fight or flight response in dogs as it applies to their everyday interactions, including meeting other dogs on leash, and how to best introduce your dog.

In this show we'll explore dogs relationship to wolves. The origins of dogs have long been known to descend from their wolf ancestors, but how are they alike? How are they different? We are also going to explore the controversy of owning wolf hybrids. Do they actually make good pets? What you need to know about wolves as domestic animals on this Canine Master Radio Show!

In this episode we talk about how to help and change the behavior of a fearful puppy. Having a dog that is fearful can be very stressful and emotional for everyone. It is a problem I often see but there are things you can do to help your dog be less afraid and more comfortable in their environment.

This time of year is a festive happy one, and always a popular time for people to consider getting a pet for their family. While the addition of a family dog can be a most wonderful experience, it can not be done without proper thought, consideration, and planning. This show will discuss everything you need to know before deciding whether or not it's the right time to bring a pet into your family, and what kind of dog is best for you, for the holidays or for any time of year.

Do you find yourself calling your dog’s name only to have him look at you and take off in the other direction? If so, you are not alone. Teaching a dog to come is probably the most important command your dog will ever have to follow. It can actually save his life in certain situations. By following a few simple steps, you can teach your dog a reliable recall.

This week we’re going to delve into the service dog industry to try to better understand the process, and the role these dogs play in the lives of those who depend on them. Also, a very hot topic in today's news: The faking of service dogs... Who does it hurt when you pass your pet off as a service dog when it' isn't? Are people taking advantage of the lack of regulations in the industry in order to get their dogs easily onto airplanes and into restaurants? How do you feel about this?

We’ll explore why some dogs eat poop, and what to do to prevent and fix it. Also, we’ll take a look at PICA, a condition where dogs eat nonfood items. This is more common than you think and can be not only expensive to surgically remove the item, but also dangerous. We’ll walk you through what to do if your dog has PICA to fix it and help keep your dog safe.

While many people write about this, very few have good answers on how to solve this very serious issue. When treating a dog for separation anxiety, you first need to understand where the anxiety is coming from and then fix the root of the problem and not the symptoms

Summer is here and it's fun to be outside with your dog. By taking a few precautions, you can enjoy the great outdoors safely! Does your dog constantly bark at everything it hears and everything it sees both inside and outside throughout the day and night? Are your neighbors complaining? Learn to fix the cause and not just the symptom for this very common dog problem