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K9 Translators

This podcast is dog trainers talking about dog natural training and all things dog behavior. Our goal for this podcast is to help our species, understand canine communication and behaviors.

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00:43:39

Are You Prepping For The Holidays?

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2025/10/17

What are your holiday plans? This week’s episode, Tara and Laura re-cover things to consider with the holiday season upon us. They go over plans to consider if you are traveling with your dog, boarding your dog, having someone stay over to watch them, having family visit, or dealing with distractions such as decorations. It’s always best to prep and be overly prepared for anything instead of scrambling at the last minute.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The

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00:39:59

What Is Causing The Aggression Epidemic?

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2025/10/03

What is causing the aggression epidemic? In this episode, Tara and Laura break down the different reasons why people are seeing a rise in behavior and aggression cases. They explain which types of aggressions are becoming more prevalent, why this is happening, and how it can lay heavy on the positive and force-free dog training community.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.Hear more

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00:37:23

Because It's A Lab

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2025/09/26

Is that behavior acceptable just because it is a lab? This week Tara and Laura discuss the double standard that has been witnessed when it comes to behaviors of certain breeds, such as a lab. They talk about personal experiences with their owns labs and their potentially inappropriate behavior that was allowed to happen only because of their breed. Breed stigmas and stereotypes are not accurate, even with the dogs that are supposed to always be overly friendly, and can cause someone to get

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00:41:57

Safety On Hikes

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2025/09/19

Is prepping for going a hike with your dog necessary? This week Tara and Laura cover all the things to consider when taking your dog on a hike to make sure they are safe and don’t get injured. There are many scenarios that need to be considered, precautions that prove necessary, and ways to keep your dog safe so that everyone can have a great time.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The

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00:41:24

Can Playing Games Help My Dog's Focus?

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2025/09/12

How can I get my dog involved in a game? This week Tara and Laura discuss the importance of playing games to help build focus and motivation from your dog. They give multiple examples of simple games to play with your dog at home or in public settings. Even if your dog doesn’t know how to play, that doesn’t mean you can’t try to get them engaged and do something fun and engaging with them that is outside of your normal structured work.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and

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00:44:42

Puppymill Awareness

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2025/09/05

This week's episode is an encore performance with Courtney Leigh who works to bring awareness to the horrible natures of puppymills and runs the events held here in the Austin area for Puppymill Awareness Day and more.Marks your calendars!Puppymill Awareness Day is Sunday, September 28th from 9am - 12pm at the Centennial Plaza in Round Rock.Boots and Bling is Thursday, October 30th at 7pm at The Driskill Hotel in Austin.Be sure to check out their website at pmadtx.org to stay up to date on all

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00:42:56

Human Created Omega Syndrome

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2025/08/29

What does it mean for a dog to have omega syndrome? This week Tara and Laura break down the concept of omega syndrome and how owners can cause it. They explain the behaviors associated with it and the extremes in reactions that occur with a dog that has omega syndrome. Many people may not realize they are causing this to happen, so it is important to know how you may be contributing to the wrong behavior.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song

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00:42:46

Tackling Challenges As They Come With Duck

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2025/08/22

Can it really happen to your dog? This week Tara and Laura were excited to welcome Sara to come and talk about her dog, Duck. They reminisced on the journey Sara and Duck went through to help with Duck’s aggression and reactivity and the incredible progress they both made as a team. Sara discussed the struggles when Duck unexpectedly lost her sight at a young age, the adjustments made, and how continuing their work helped them both through the change. Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was

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00:39:27

Does Your Dog Actually Like You?

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2025/08/15

How do you know what your dog really thinks of you? This week Tara and Laura explain how a dog owner can tell if your dog actually enjoys being with them or not. Many owners think their dog doesn’t love them because they aren’t overly affectionate, but there are other ways to know if your dog wants to be with you. Every dog is different and knowing how to understand their body language is imperative.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song

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00:48:45

Does Stay & Train Fix Aggression?

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2025/08/08

Can a stay and train fix your dog’s behavior? This week Tara and Laura work to explain why a stay and train may not be the best option if your dog is showing aggression. They caution owners on believing a “guarantee” for behavior changes and explain how teaching obedience in these programs is completely different than eliminating an aggression issue. They break down each type of aggression to detail why it may or may not be able to be appropriately worked with in a stay and train

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00:41:09

Dog & Kid Education

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2025/08/01

How should dogs and children interact? This week Tara and Laura address the important topic of educating children about how they should interact with dogs. There are so many videos, news stories, and bad experiences with dogs and kids that could have easily been avoided with proper interactions and getting involved before something happens. They explain how it is the adult’s responsibility to protect not just the child, but the dog as well.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and

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00:46:14

Special Guest: The Willa Woman!

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2025/07/25

This week, Tara and Laura were honored to welcome their sound editor, Lisa, to talk about her journey and experience with dogs. They discussed how she started using service dogs and her background training her service dogs, as well as others. The idea that every dog can teach you something new is a huge theme, and this was true for Lisa who came from a background of using force tools and is learning how to better communicate and protect her pack members now.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode

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00:47:00

How Do You Know If Your Dog Is Noping Out?

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2025/07/18

Is your dog trying to tell you something? This week Tara and Laura explain what it means for a dog to “nope out” of a job or something you had planned for them. They break down the signs to watch for when asking your dog to do something and how you can be sure to listen to them before they get too frustrated. Knowing your dog, being able to read their body language, and not being selfish and forcing them to do something they don’t enjoy anymore is paramount in keeping your dog happy and

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00:41:49

Are Differently-Abled Dogs More Difficult To Train?

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2025/07/11

How different is a differently-abled dog? This week Tara and Laura address differently-abled dogs, the myths that surround these dogs, and simple ways to help train them. They discuss personal experiences with their own dogs and debunk some of the stigmas against these dogs. Differently-abled never means disabled.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.Hear more of her work here:

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00:40:45

How Can You Support Your Dog's Bones & Joints?

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2025/07/04

How can you help your dog keep healthy joints? This week Tara and Laura expanded on another question sent in from our Q&A episode about building muscle and joint support in dogs. Whether your dog is a young puppy or a senior pet, it is still important to keep their joints healthy and work to build proper muscle that can support them. Tara and Laura discuss different things you can do to help your dog, the importance of being aware of what they are doing, and simple ways to help them.Sponsored

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00:45:16

Accepting A New Pack Member

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2025/06/27

How do you know a new dog is the right fit? This week Tara and Laura expanded on a question sent in from our Q&A episode about accepting a new dog into an already established pack. They explain what behaviors you should be monitoring, how to recognize if something isn’t working or there is too much stress, and how to help manage a new dog in a pack as well. Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by

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00:45:32

What Does Proper Exposure Work Look Like?

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2025/06/20

Why can’t my dog just get over it? This week Tara and Laura talk about how to do proper exposure work with your dog ranging from experiencing strange items, people, dogs, and situations. They explain the most effective way to help your dog overcome something that makes them uncomfortable and also ways that could make it worse.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.Hear more of her work

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00:54:29

My Dog Runs From Me, Now What?

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2025/06/13

My dog keeps running away from me, what do I do? This week Tara and Laura explain the best methods when dealing with the situation of a dog running away from you. Ranging from your own down bolting out of the house to trying to help a stray dog that won’t let you get close to them, Tara and Laura break down the different methods to help in all these situations that are all too common.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working

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00:40:38

Why Shouldn't I Let My Dog Sniff On Walks?

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2025/06/06

Is letting your dog sniff on a walk really that bad? This week Tara and Laura debunk the common misconception that dogs should always be allowed to sniff constantly on any walk. This isn’t proper mental stimulation and it definitely doesn’t make them more of a dog. They explain how this can in fact increase your dog’s chance at developing nervousness or reactivity instead.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also

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00:40:21

Should I use a crate, pen, or a room for my dog?

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2025/05/30

What’s the best approach to controlling your dog? This week Tara and Laura explain the pros and cons to using a crate versus a pen versus a room. They discuss the appropriate times to use any of these options for the goal of confining or controlling your dog without it being seen as a punishment.Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.Hear more of her work here:

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