We're going back to the early 2000s for a special throwback episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way!

In this throwback television interview on Daytime, airing on WFLA News Channel 8 out of Tampa Bay, we're talking about one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a future dog guardian: choosing the right dog for your home and lifestyle.

Should you get a puppy or an adult dog? What should you consider before bringing a dog home? And what do you really need to have ready?

We cover everything from choosing a dog and preparing for their arrival to essential supplies, leashes, training, doggy daycare, and setting your new companion up for success.

It's a fun look back at an earlier television appearance, with advice that's still relevant today. And you'll get to see my beloved Taloo, too!

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In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I examine the shocking animal-cruelty case involving a Connecticut woman accused of repeatedly using a shock collar on a caged dog. I also discuss the USDA’s newly announced plans to strengthen oversight of federally regulated dog breeders—and what those protections do and do not guarantee.

Finally, I explain how to find a truly evidence-based dog trainer, what professional credentials actually mean, and why owners should investigate a trainer’s methods before placing a dog in their care.

The Connecticut case remains pending, and the allegations have not resulted in a conviction.

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In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I’m reviewing a training short from a balanced dog-training company that uses a shock collar as part of its training approach.

We’ll break down what’s happening in the video, why the dog’s behavior may look like “success,” and what we need to consider when punishment or discomfort is being used to change behavior.

Does a dog complying mean the dog understands what we want? What is the shock collar actually teaching? And could we accomplish the same training goal without using an aversive tool?

I’ll walk through what I see as a positive reinforcement dog trainer and explain why how we get the behavior matters just as much as the behavior itself.

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