Is your dog partaking in terrier sparing? This week, Tara and Laura dive into the known competition of terrier sparing. They break down what this competition is, why they believe it is inappropriate, and what behaviors it can cause in terriers that can feed the stereotypes about the breed. Many people have a negative viewpoint on the terrier breeds, and unfortunately, some of those opinions can be caused by what humans have taught these dogs to do.

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Have you heard of The Mutty Professor? This week, Tara and Laura were honored to welcome The Mutty Professor, Roz, on the podcast all the way from the UK. They discussed training ideologies, struggles that positive trainers face in the mist of social media, and the importance of having great communication and listening to every dog when working with them. Roz offered a lot of insight into training in the UK and the different obstacles they can face from dogs in the US.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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What does your dog’s play look like? This week, Tara and Laura break down what proper forms of play looks like between dogs. They offer examples of inappropriate play, including excessive jumping, mouthing, and wrestling, and discuss why allowing this type of play can be a recipe for disaster. They also explain what proper play between dogs should look and sound like and how owners can help teach their dog how to play properly.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman