The Barkologist – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I’m joined by veterinarian Dr. Heather Skinner for a thoughtful conversation about fear, behaviour, and veterinary care. We explore why vet visits can be so challenging for dogs, how stress and fear show up as behaviour, where medicine and training intersect, and how pet parents can advocate for their dogs with compassion and confidence. This episode is about understanding our dogs more clearly - and being kinder to them, and ourselves, in the process. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: IVFVQSZL5C0SRNRK

What does reactivity really mean for dogs?

In this episode, dog trainer Jen Biglan joins me to explore what’s happening beneath the surface when dogs bark, lunge, or shut down — and how understanding a dog’s emotional experience can help us support them more effectively. We talk threshold, communication, and why compassion and clarity matter more than quick fixes.

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What might your dog be responding to that you’re not even aware of?

In this episode, dog trainer and behaviour consultant Jen Rideout joins me to explore how our own actions, timing, and environment can shape a dog’s behaviour. We talk about how dogs read us more closely than we realise, and how small shifts in awareness can make a meaningful difference. Jen also shares a real-life case that highlights how understanding behaviour can change outcomes for both dogs and their guardians.

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