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Weâre bringing back the most popular episode of the PawsGo Pawdcast!
In this listener-favorite conversation, we explore Dr. Karen Overallâs Relaxation Protocolâa simple, structured approach designed to help dogs learn how to settle, stay calm, and remain comfortable as the world around them changes.
Whether you are helping an anxious dog, an excitable dog, a newly adopted dog, or simply want to build better focus and calm at home, this episode offers practical guidance you can begin using right away.
The Relaxation Protocol remains widely used by trainers, behavior professionals, foster families, and dog ownersâand the guidance shared in this episode is still relevant today.
There must be a reason this became our most-listened-to episode. Give it another listen and discover why so many dog lovers say: It really IS magic.
The PawsGo Pawdcast is always a positive conversation meant to inform and inspire pet owners. Please download, share, give us a 5 star rating and leave a nice comment - it will help more dog lovers find us!
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Karen and Jean are absolutely giddy to welcome Pat Miller to the PawsGo Pawdcastâyes, they are definitely fangirling!
What if understanding how your dog thinks could transform the way you trainâand the relationship you share?
Pat Miller, renowned trainer, behavior consultant, author, and founder of Peaceable Paws, joins us for a fascinating conversation about positive, force-free dog training.
Pat shares highlights from the newly revised edition of her bestselling book, The Power of Positive Dog Training, including new information on canine agency and cognition, fresh training tips and games, and updated resources to help dogs and their people succeed.
She also discusses her newest book, Discover the World of Canine Cognition, which explores how dogs think, learn, remember, solve problems, and communicate.
This encouraging and informative conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand their dog and build a relationship rooted in trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.
About Pat Miller
Pat Miller is the founder of Peaceable Paws, an internationally recognized dog and puppy training center in Fairplay, Maryland. A certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, she has spent more than four decades advancing humane, science-based, force-free approaches to dog training.
Learn more about Pat, her books, training programs, and Peaceable Paws at Peaceable Paws â Fostering Harmony Between the Human and Non-Human Animals of Our World
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Just in time for summer fun, Karen and Jean welcome Ben Jarvis and Nicki Wright of US Bark Rangers to the PawsGo Pawdcast.
Ben created US Bark Rangers, and Nicki helps lead its impressive and growing social media community. Together, they share how you and your dog can become BARK Rangers, explore dog-friendly National and State Parks, and support the public lands we all love.
From understanding where dogs are welcome to finding parks closer to home, this episode is all about getting outside, staying active with your dog, and discovering new adventures together.
Learn more and connect with US Bark Rangers:
US Bark Rangers website (you can find the map here):
https://usbarkrangers.com/US Bark Rangers Facebook group (you can find a great community here):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/usbarkrangersBARK Ranger items (lots of great saw for humans and dogs):
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Itâs a holiday tradition at the PawsGo Pawdcast â Karen and Jean are joined once again by their friend and favorite storyteller, Andrew Hager, author of All American Dogs. This festive episode is packed with quick, fun presidential-pet stories perfect to share at holiday parties, as conversation starters, or to diffuse those inevitable tense dinner moments.
In this episode:
⢠Why are Scotties basically the official dog of Christmas? A little Fala history explains it all.
⢠How did pardoning a turkey become a Thanksgiving tradition? The quirky origins may surprise you.
⢠Rebecca the Raccoon: The Coolidgesâ unexpected âThanksgiving giftâ who became a White House celebrity.
⢠Remember Barney Cam? The Bush familyâs iconic holiday videos â imagine if TikTok had existed.
⢠Plus: Andrewâs book, All American Dogs, is a fun, memorable, gift-worthy read â find it on Amazon.
Warm, lively, and full of dog-loving holiday cheer, this episode is the perfect listen for the season. Help more dog lovers find the Pawdcast â like it, rate it, leave a nice comment, or share it with a friend!
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Karen and Jean are joined by their friend and special guest Kathy Callahan, the puppy expert and author of the new book Old Dog, New Dog. Spoiler alert â Jean has a new puppy, the adorable Lenny!
Together, they dive into what itâs really like to bring a puppy into a home with an older dog. Kathy shares wisdom and warmth from her book â co-authored with senior-dog specialist Helen St. Pierre â offering practical tips and heartfelt advice on caring for dogs at both ends of lifeâs journey. She also introduces one of her favorite training games, âPing Pong,â a fun and easy way to build focus and connection with your pup.
Learn more about Kathy and Old Dog, New Dog: puppypicks.com
Watch Kathyâs âPing Pongâ demo: YouTube linkIf you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and leave a review â it helps more dog lovers find the Pawdcast!
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If youâre a PawsGo Pawcast listener, you know that Karen, one of our hosts, is also a founder of Aussie Rescue of the Mid Atlantic â a volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping Australian Shepherds in need find their forever homes throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
You can apply to adopt or volunteer at www.aussierescueofthemidatlantic.org.
Over the summer, PawsGo and Aussie Rescue of the Mid Atlantic participated in the Humane Society of Carroll Countyâs Woofstock event â a fun-filled community celebration of dogs, rescues, and the people who love them. (hscarroll.org)
It was there that Karen met Donna Jean Shybunko, host of âSimply Pawsâ on WTTR Radio, a show all about pets, animal welfare, and the people making a difference in their communities.
In this episode, Karen and Donna Jean share stories from Woofstock, talk about the joys and challenges of rescue work, and explore how local media can help raise awareness for animal adoption, volunteering, and responsible pet ownership.
Listen to Donna Jean on WTTR Radioâs âSimply Paws,â and donât forget to subscribe, like, and share the PawsGo Pawcast to help us reach more pet lovers!
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Karen and Jean are back and thrilled to welcome their friend Cara Achterberg, author of Who Will Let the Dogs Out! Cara who shares her urgent call to action for animal shelters, highlighting the range of experiences for dogsâfrom progressive shelters with strong staff and community support to high-kill and rural pounds where dogs are often overlooked.
Through over 150 visits to shelters and conversations with hundreds of animal professionals, Cara sheds light on these challenges and offers practical solutions. Her book is a primer for newcomers, an inspiration for advocates, and a guide to scaling successful strategies nationwide, emphasizing leadership, veterinary access, and community engagement.
In 2019, Cara and Nancy Slattery co-founded the nonprofit Who Will Let the Dogs Out, which works to raise awareness and resources for shelter dogs and the unsung heroes who fight for them. They continue to travel nationwide, delivering critical supplies and offering support, solutions, and hope to shelters and rescues everywhere.
Topics we discuss:
The current state of animal shelters in the U.S.Stories and insights from shelter visits Real, actionable solutions to help save more dogsâ livesCaraâs nonprofit work and dog-friendly vacation properties: Chateau Frankie & Gracieâs PlaceShelter staff can request a copy of Caraâs book by contacting [email protected]. Cara is also seeking shelter partnersâreach out to get involved! You can also follow her Substack here - (3) Cara Writes | Cara Achterberg | Substack
Donât forget to like and subscribe to the Pawdcast so you never miss an episode -- and visit our website - www.PawsGo.com
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Letâs put this in the category of I canât tell you how or why it works â only that it works.
In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen is joined by her friend, trainer and dog sport devotee, Tricia Lunde and author, journalist and dog enthusiast Roxanne Hawn. Together they discuss the Relaxation Protocol for dogs that was developed by animal behaviorist, Dr. Karen Overall and why itâs a great tool for just about every dog owner.
Roxanne utilized the protocol and created a downloadable audio version that is SUPER easy to follow and posted it on her website Champion of My Heart - https://championofmyheart.com/ The dog world LOVED it. https://championofmyheart.com/relaxation-protocol-mp3-files/
Tricia, a trainer at Wholistic Hound Academy, runs a Facebook page on the protocol, offering help for dog owners whose dogs have active minds and bodies. The Canine Relaxation Protocol Support Group can be found here -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelaxtionProtocolSupport/
This protocol is really great for any dog, it helps with focus, recall, and confidence. Itâs also a great tool to strengthen the bond between human and dog.
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Dog parkour is the hottest dog activity because ANY dog can do it ANYWHERE. And unlike other dog sports or activities, there is no one to compete against. Dog parkour is a combination of human parkour (google it) and canine agility. In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with Abigail Curtis, the co-founder of the International Dog Parkour Association -- https://www.dogparkour.org/
Dog parkour combines elements of human parkour and dog agility to create a fun and accessible activity for dogs and humans. For dogs, they get to experience the world through jumping, climbing, balancing on, crawling over and under, and going through things they see every day â like a park bench. Thatâs the fun of dog parkour can be done anywhere and is limited only by the ownerâs imagination. According to Abigail, the best thing about dog parkour -- it not only exercises a dogâs mind and body, it helps build confidence. It can be very a low impact but a challenging activity for any dog.
The AKC likes dog parkour so much that itâs a category on its FIT DOG Title -- https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/
If, after listening to the pawdcast youâre interested in learning even more about this incredible sport and maybe participating, Abigail recommends joining their Facebook page and training group. Let Abigail know that you heard her on the PawsGo pawdcast!
And if you really like this episode, please leave us a nice rating and comment on your platform of choice!
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Weâve all seen the fliers â Lost Dog, Do Not Chase! As dog owners, it fills us with a sense of personal dread and sadness for those searching for their dog. So, if your dog is lost, what do you do and more important, what do you NOT do â besides not chasing it. Whatâs the best tracking collar for your dog?
In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen is joined by rescue friends Christine and Elizabeth in a conversation with Jill Barsky, an animal TRAPPER and as far as Karen, Christine and Elizabeth are concerned, a miracle worker.
Based in Maryland, Jill is the owner and founder of Tailed Treasures an animal welfare organization AND not for profit animal trapping service. Karen, Christine and Elizabeth met Jill when one of the foster dogs with their rescue escaped four hours after arriving at her foster home. 23 harrowing hours later, Jill successfully trapped the dog.
When not trapping lost animals, Jill is a realtor. Jill Barsky Real Estate offers services to families with pets and donates to various animal rescue groups in lieu of commissions.
https://www.tailedtreasuresofmd.com/
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This episode of the pawdcast is dedicated to the veterinarians, vet techs and front desk personnel who keep our pets healthy but too often donât get the recognition (or respect) they deserve.
Jean and Karen chat with Dr. Doug Mader a triple certified veterinary specialist who has been a veterinarian for over 30 years. Currently based in the Florida Keys, Dr. Mader is a sought-after speaker and the author of three best selling medical textbooks. But itâs Dr. Maderâs new book, The Vet at Noahâs Ark, and his desire to share his experience with a mainstream audience thatâs the subject of this episode.
Set in inner city Los Angles, during 1992 riots, The Vet at Noahâs Ark explores the strong bond between humans and animals and chronicles one year of Dr Maderâs veterinary practice in that city.
Dr. Mader shares stories about that practice and how we as clients can better appreciate the work of veterinarians, vet techs and the wonderful front desk personnel who are often the first to comfort us and our pets.
You can find The Vet at Noahâs Ark online or at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about Dr. Mader and his work here -- https://www.dougmader.com/
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Andrew is a beautiful writer and a GREAT storyteller and his new book is a MUST for any dog lover or dog lover on your holiday gift list.
This FUN read is packed with historic photos and historic facts that bring to life different eras of our nationâs history through the pets owned by Presidents and their families. You may be surprised by how many true animal lovers lived in the White House. You may NOT be surprised at how many dogs played a role in Presidential careers.
Regardless of your political affiliation, youâll love this book. Andrew provides an insightful look into how pets have shaped the Presidency and our opinion of the men (and families) who have occupied the White House.
Andrewâs book can be found on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Dogs-History-Presidential-Every/dp/0063158272 Karen and Jean gave it an enthusiastic PawsUP!
If you enjoy the pawdcast as much as we love doing it, please leave a rating and a comment on your favorite platform and share it with a friend!!In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with their friend Andrew Hager, author of the book, All American Dogs, a History of Presidential Pets.
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If you have a reactive dog, live in an apartment, donât necessarily care for dog parks, or simply want a new place thatâs safe for your dog to run, sniff and explore â weâve got a GREAT episode for you! Put this in the category of things we wish we had created. In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen is joined by her friend Karen Krieg for a conversation with the founder of Sniffspot https://www.sniffspot.com/
It was actually David Adamsâ wife that came up with the idea for Sniffspot, an app and website that allows dog owners to rent private property where dogs can play and well, sniff. Sniffspot also allows property owners to earn some extra cash by renting out their yards. With sites all over the US and the world, Sniffspot is filling a void and bank accounts of dog lovers. David and his team focus as much on the experience of the Sniffspot host as they do the Sniffspot guest.
Karen Krieg, this episodeâs co-host, is a Sniffspot Top Host, her Acres of Fun spot in Mount Airy, Maryland, has earned not only top marks from 400 guests, but high praise from David. With 2 acres of fenced in grassy property, water, toys and agility equipment, Karenâs property is great for one dog, or a group of dogs out on a play date - https://www.sniffspot.com/listings/mount-airy-md/acres-of-fun-5113
If youâre enjoying the pawdcast as much as we are, please leave a comment and review. If you have an idea for an episode for the pawdcast, send us a DM on Instagram @pawsgo.
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In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with Stefanie Strackbein who specializes in canine enrichment. Enrichment isnât formal obedience or even organized sports. Enrichment refers to an easy activity or game to help dogs reduce stress, exercise their brains, and have a sense of control over their environment. Examples of these games include tossing kibble on the lawn and inviting your dog to âfind itâ or folding up kibble or a high value treat in a towel and letting your dog figure out how to unfold the towel to find the treat â SUPER SIMPLE things, but FUN and enriching for your dog!
Stefanie contends that if more dog owners engaged in daily enrichment activities with their dogs, weâd see fewer behavioral issues and fewer dogs in shelters. Stefanie also believes that simple enrichment exercises that can be done in the home, in the yard or on a walk, will help dogs AND owners be happier!
Stefanie is the founder and owner of the What Dogs Want Academy in Phoenix, AZ https://wdwacademy.dog/ You can follow her daily enrichment suggestions on Instagram @whatdogswant. She also presented a webinar for Your Dogâs Friend, a not for profit in Rockville, Maryland that supports positive training and programs for dogs and their owners â itâs a tremendous resource https://yourdogsfriend.org/ Stefanieâs webinar can be found here --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWjdCWm8pXk
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Whatâs better than a vacation? A vacation with your DOG! In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen is joined by her friend Christine (a fellow Aussie owner) with a special interest in dog-friendly vacations.
According to tripswithpets.com, 78 percent of Americans who have pets, travel with them. Sara Sokol, founder of Dogs Welcome, is working to make it easier for dogs and owners to find welcoming accommodations.
Sara, a dog lover from Bath, Maine, created Dogs Welcome as a Facebook Group to connect travelers with owners of pet friendly vacation rentals, small inns and bed and breakfasts. Within three months, the response was so positive, Sara is now launching the Dogs Welcome website. Similar to other vacation rental sites, the filters are more dog/pet focused, for instance does the property have a fenced in yard. The Dogs Welcome website will allow travelers to book directly with the properties â without additional fees for hosts or travelers. Sara is also developing a Dogs Welcome Certified Property seal of approval, making it even easier to create your perfect dog-friendly vacation.
The Dogs Welcome Facebook Group and website currently feature properties in the US and Canada. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043741576357003/ www.dogs-welcome.net
Christine and her husband JUST finished building a vacation rental outside of Luray, Virginia specifically for dogs. Mountain View Retreat boasts dog friendly furnishings, a dog washing station and soon a fenced in yard. You can learn more about the property by contacting her at [email protected].
And of course, Sara has a great vacation rental https://www.littlewhitedogproperties.com/ that inspired Dogs Welcome. When Sara isnât revolutionizing travel with dogs, sheâs a trainer, practicing positive reinforcement techniques. Mr. Dog Training was recently voted BEST trainer in Maine. http://mrdogtraining.com/index.html PawsUP!
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Dog Parks. If you live in an urban area they are often a lifeline for owners eager to let their dogs run, play, and burn off a little steam. But dog parks also spark vitriol from owners, especially those who have had a dog injured (or attacked) while visiting one.
Not surprising, a successful dog park experience depends as much on the human as it does the dog. And keep in mind, dog parks arenât a fit for every dog.
In this episode of the pawdcast, Karenâs friend Elizabeth joins as a co-host, while Jean is traveling. Elizabeth is a resident of Washington, DC and has learned to navigate her local dog park with her Aussie mix Roxie. Together, Karen and Elizabeth chat with Sandy Modell about the dos and donâts of dog parks. A favorite guest on the pawdcast, Sandy is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Board of Directors and founder of Wholistic Hound Academy in Alexandria Virginia. APDT has great resources for owners, including this one on dog parks https://apdt.com/resource-center/dog-parks-good-bad-ugly/
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This episode of the PawsGo pawdcast is dedicated to Karenâs sister, Wendy and her newly adopted dog, Dennis.
Late last year, Wendy lost her beloved dog Akira after 14 years together. Wendy originally found Arkia on Craigâs List, a family was moving and looking to rehome her. Wendy had never worked with a rescue before and found the process very frustrating. Dogs that she saw on Facebook or websites never seemed to be available. Her application was denied by multiple rescues because she didnât have a fenced in yard. And Wendy discovered several scams where unscrupulous breeders posed as rescues.
Wendy eventually found 4pawz.org, a Virginia-based rescue that worked with her to find the perfect dog â sweet little Dennis (formerly known as Prince). Wendy, 4Pawz and Dennis were the perfect fit.
Wendyâs frustrations arenât unique. So how can an adopter successfully work with a rescue? Well, setting expectations and finding the right rescue will make things easier.
To discuss the HOW and WHY of rescues, Karen and Jean are joined by Lindsey Paisley, Executive Director of Beagles and Bentleys Rescue (www.beaglesandbentleys.org ); Sonja Gladwin, Volunteer and Foster Coordinator for Operation Paws for Homes (www.ophrescue.org); and Paula Biancone, Adoption Coordinator for Speak for the Unspoken (www.speakfortheunspoken.com ).
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Dr. Amanda Tinkle, project manager of the Dog Aging Project, is back to share some exciting updates about this massive canine health study design to help unlock the key to increasing the âhealthspanâ of our dogs. Based on notes and feedback from âcitizen scientistsâ who have enrolled their dogs in the program, Dr. Tinkle and her colleagues noticed comments and concerns about cognitive canine decline. She chats with Karen and Jean (both owners of senior dogs) about the projectâs new area of focus specifically on senior dogs,
Ironically, the Dog Aging Project didnât set out to specially focus on senior dogs, rather its goal is to study how dogs age. To date, thousands of dog-lovers have turned into citizen-scientists to record and share information about their dogsâ lifestyle, habits, nutrition, general health and behavior. As Dr Tinkle and her colleagues continue pouring through information shared by dog owners, other areas of focus will emerge.
Dr. Tinkle and her colleagues still are actively enrolling dogs of all ages, from all across the United States, including purebred and mixed breed dogs, to join the Dog Aging Project. They are especially interested in large breed, active dogs (agility, working dogs, etc.) and dogs from the mid-west and south-east. Poppy is very proud to be dog number 31, 934 in the program. Join this important effort and nominate your dog at dogagingproject.org
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In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen chats with Kenric Hwang, the founder of Max and Neo (www.maxandneo.com). Kenric has created a revolutionary way to support rescues and shelters through donations of product, namely collars and leashes. Based on a buy one, give one model, Max and Neo sells their high-quality products to consumers online. So, for every product sold, Max and Neo makes a donation of those same products to a shelter or rescue. Currently Max and Neo sends boxes of their products to 5,000 rescues and shelters three times a year. Those boxes may contain collars, leashes, supplements, toys and blankets. Everything in the box is something a shelter or rescue needs for the dogs in their care, allowing hard to raise funds to be used for expenses like food and medical bills.
In 2021, with only 4 employees (including Kenric) Max and Neo delivered $6 million in products to shelters and rescues. That figure speaks not only the quality of product, but the model Kenric has created to make donations easy for consumers and rescues. Any rescue presenting its 501c3 certification and proof of adoption activity can join Max and Neoâs growing list of participating rescues â you can sign up on their website. For dog lovers, if you want your purchase to really make a difference â check out Max and Neo â youâll even find a very cool dog-friendly paddleboard!
During their conversation, Karen and Kenric discuss CBD for dogs. CBD can interact with some medications and it affects dogs differently, so check with your vet before starting your dog on CBD. -
Letâs be honest, as much as we love to be outside with our dogs, there are days when walks have to be cut short or you canât swing a multi-mile hike. In this episode of the pawdcast, Jean and Karen are joined by Dr. Laura Sharkey to discuss getting the most from a short walk and how to create enriching indoor canine activities. Dr. Sharkey is a certified professional dog trainer with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and the owner of Woofs Dog Training Center in Arlington, Virginia. The key to success for you and your dog, no matter what the activity, is to let the dog choose and have fun. Hereâs another hint, let them sniff!
Dr. Sharkey is an early disciple of positive training and opened Woofs Dog Training Center in 2002. As a result, she has a significant following in the Washington, DC area. Her expertise and passion for positive training and behavior has made her a popular national speaker and instructor. Her work with thousands of families has also led her to develop what she believes is the ideal dog breed â and yes, we chat about that as well!
To learn more about Dr. Sharkeyâs work and Woofs Dog Training Center visit www.woofsdogtraining.com
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