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Good Dogs! ™

Good Dogs! ™

Written by: Tracie Hotchner
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This show explores all aspects of communication between people and dogs — whether they are K-9 partners in military work, purpose-bred and trained service dogs, competitors in dog sports, or pets — from a newly-adopted senior dog to a young puppy.


The show’s philosophy is that dog training is people training: people need to understand dogs from the canine perspective so they can live and work together harmoniously.


Tracie has numerous guests and co-hosts, including Carol Borden, the Founder/Director of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, which are purpose-bred and trained working dogs.


Many GOOD DOGS! shows originally featured three veteran trainers — Gayle Watkins, Lise Pratt and Marcy Burke — who bred agility performance Golden Retrievers.


Theme song “My One Best Friend” by Jasmine Tea.

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Episodes
  • What is Real Aggression? Does This Frenchie Have It?

    What is Real Aggression? Does This Frenchie Have It?
    Jun 24 2024

    #6032-REV: Marcy Burke discusses what real aggression is — and what the solution might be for the owners of an aggressive French Bulldog in New Jersey who has bitten several people.

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    33 mins
  • What Personality Type is Your Dog?

    What Personality Type is Your Dog?
    Jun 14 2024

    #6029-REV: Breeders and trainers often look at an individual dog’s personality as inborn and categorize dogs into different canine personality traits like bold, soft and exuberant. If you didn’t get your dog as a puppy, then it’s hard to know how much her natural tendencies have been shaped by her environment — was it nature, nurture or a combination of the two? (Like all of us!)
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    32 mins
  • 3 Kinds of Scent Work to Try With Your Dog

    3 Kinds of Scent Work to Try With Your Dog
    Jun 10 2024

    #6025-REV: There are three categories of scent work for dogs: tracking (you can join a club to learn how to teach your dog to track humans), nose work (which mimics the identification of drug, bomb and other contraband) and fun games at home (like Easter egg hunt types of hide and seek.)
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    29 mins
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