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Hey! I am Dr. Andreia, a board-certified family medicine physician. Through speaking and community involvement, I help families build a healthy legacy to improve generational health outcomes. Voices for a Healthy Legacy is a show dedicated to expanding Dr. Andreia's mission by discussing health and wellness with relatable medical professionals. DISCLAIMER: While this show will cover a wide range of health and wellness related material, it is not intended to replace the advice and medical car ...
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Think Like a Dog

Millie Braden and Andreia Albies

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Welcome to Think Like a Dog podcast hosted by Millie Braden and Andreia Albies. We discuss how to build the best relationship with your dog, dog psychology, and help guide you into the leader position so all your dog has to do is relax and follow. You will get input from a professional dog trainer and dog parents. From rescues to reactivity, we'll cover it all. Send us your questions at: info@thinklikeadogpodcast.com
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In her new podcast In Hysterics, Dr Suba teams up with Daye to unravel taboos about women’s bodies. In each episode, she will speak to bright minds, thought leaders & the people you’ve just got to hear from. You will hear intimate stories, lessons and game-changing research that will challenge everything you thought you knew about the industry. This podcast is powered by Daye, a company raising the standards in women's health through medical research and innovation. Visit yourdaye.come to le ...
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Send us a text In this episode, Ridge Vogel, the founder of Pack Leader University, discusses his journey into dog psychology and the importance of becoming a better human to create a better dog. He emphasizes the need for dog owners to understand the psychology of dogs and take responsibility for their dogs' behavior. Ridge also talks about his 90…
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Send us a text In this episode, Andreia and Millie are joined by Ryan Melnyk, the co-owner of Open Oaks Pet Grooming in Toledo, Ohio. They discuss the importance of finding a groomer who can handle and groom pets in a less stressful manner. Ryan shares his journey into grooming and his passion for working with rescue dogs. They also talk about the …
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Send us a text In this episode, Andreia and Millie discuss the difference between rescues and shelters and how to help homeless pets. They emphasize the importance of education and understanding the guidelines and processes of rescues and shelters. They also highlight the benefits of adopting from a rescue, such as individualized support and inform…
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Dr. LaShelle is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses all things diabetes. Dr. LaShelle's Bio: Dr. LaShelle French Barmore, DO is a board certified Family Medicine physician and Diabetologist. Dr. Barmore has served the greater Birmingham area for the past 14 years and has become sought out on a national platform for her expe…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Millie and Kathy discuss the progress of crate training and the challenges they face with resource guarding. They also explore how to improve the relationship between Jen and Kelsey, and how to set boundaries during activities like dock diving. They discuss the importance of eye contact and impulse control, and …
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Send us a text In this episode, Jenzi Langley, founder of Get K9 Training, discusses service dog training and the process of getting a service dog. She emphasizes the importance of being disabled and having a need for a service dog in order to start the training process. Jenzi explains that service dogs need to have neutrality and adaptability, but…
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Frans and Sean talk further about the future of rewilding. Topics include what holistic rewidling will look like as the field matures, and also expanding rewilding efforts through engaging younger generations as effective leaders and changemakers in this exciting space. This episode was produced by Chrissie Bodznick with music by Trace Ketterling. …
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Send us a text In this episode, Andreia and Millie discuss the importance of muzzle training for dogs. They highlight the various reasons why muzzle training is beneficial, including reactivity, eating dangerous objects, and preventing bites. They also address the stigma surrounding muzzle training and the judgment that dog owners often face. The h…
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Send us a text Dr. Patrick Singletary, the founder of Good Dog Veterinary Care, discusses the importance of addressing medical conditions in dogs that can manifest as behavioral challenges. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between veterinarians and trainers to ensure a comprehensive approach to a dog's well-being. The conversation covers co…
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Rewilding is a growing phenomenon around the world but getting a new project launched and keeping it going through the early phases can be exceedingly challenging. There is always seemingly too much to do and not enough resources to do it all. Frans Schepers, CEO of Rewilding Europe, talks about how he and his team assist rewilding entrepreneurs fr…
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Send us a text Kathy has two dogs, Kelsey and Zoe, who have been exhibiting behavioral issues. Kelsey, a black lab mix, has fear insecurity and acts out in fear, while Zoe, an Australian cattle dog mix, has high energy and often overwhelms Kelsey. The two dogs have gotten into fights, primarily over resource guarding. Kathy has been crate training …
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Send us a text Angie from State of Mind Dog Training focuses on real-life dog training, specializing in reactivity and anxiety. Angie emphasizes the importance of understanding a dog's state of mind and psychology, rather than just focusing on obedience. She uses leash pressure and yes work as foundational training techniques. Angie customizes her …
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Using a unique community land ownership approach, the new Tarras Valley Nature Reserve project is creating a valued gift for future generations. Initiated just a few years ago, the reserve has grown from nothing to 10,500 acres, making it one of the largest protected areas for nature in Southern Scotland. Jenny, Angela, and their team, while focuse…
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Dr. Shameza Boyd is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she give her expert pediatric insight. DR. BOYD'S BIO: Dr. Shameza Boyd is a native of Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Lucy Boyd. Dr. Boyd is a product of Birmingham City Schools, where she served as her senior class president and graduated with honor…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Cheri Wulff Lucas, a well-known dog behaviorist and trainer specializing in rehabilitating dogs with behavioral issues, discusses the importance of balancing both dogs and their owners. Cheri emphasizes the need for humans to be balanced to help their dogs achieve balance. She explains the significance of creati…
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The Klamath River 4-Dam Removal project is the largest such effort going on anywhere in the world. For decades advocates for letting the river run free to benefit salmon and all other associated riverine biodiversity assumed the corporate and government entities that had built and managed the dams were too powerful and closed off to the idea of rem…
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Send us a text Leela, a 10-year-old dog, has issues with anxiety in public and relevance issues on walks. Pally, a foster dog, has separation anxiety, fear of cars, and resource guarding behavior. Leela is more aloof and doesn't care much about other dogs, while Pally is more sociable and fluent in dog language. Leela tends to vibe check other dogs…
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In a reflective quest aimed to align her emerging interests with a vocation, Andreia Pawel tent-camped in the Southern Namibian Savana for three years. Then, one day she unexpectedly received the chance to start a new one-million acre wildlife reserve: The Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area. As CEO of this fast-moving project, she looks back on f…
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This episode picks up Sean's conversation with Shane Gero from last week. In addition to sperm whales, the two discuss new ways to teach and communicate science, using storytelling as a conservation tool, and how every single job can be done with purpose. Learn More About Shane Gero and the Dominica Whale Project TedEd Video on Whale Talk: How Adva…
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Global Strategist Crystal M. Allman, M.A. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses Building Family Health and Wealth. BIO Crystal M. Allman, M.A. hailing from Birmingham, AL, is a proud University of Alabama alumna with a B.A. in Marketing from the esteemed Culverhouse College of Commerce. Roll Tide! In her current role as St…
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Send us a text In this episode, Millie and Andreia discuss the challenges and considerations of managing a multi-dog household. They emphasize the importance of analyzing the behavior and compatibility of the current dog before introducing a second dog. They also highlight the need for advocating for each dog's needs and setting boundaries to preve…
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Shane Gero is a marine biologist and renowned expert in the acoustic complexity and social behaviors of marine mammals, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. He is a Scientist-in-Residence at the Department of Biology at Carleton University in Canada. Importantly, he is also an activist and staunch advocate for providing meaningful sanctuary for…
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Send us a text Jess Adam, a licensed professional counselor, started Handlers and Humans to offer mental health and emotional support coaching to dog owners and dog trainers. She focuses on the importance of addressing the human's emotional well-being in order to help the dog. Jess emphasizes that dog training should not just be about training the …
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Using cutting-edge mapping technology and tiny, digital grizzlies programmed to behave like real ones, bear specialist Dr. Sarah Sells and her team are able to make unprecedented predictions for the species. They can forecast the migration routes that expanding populations of grizzly bears will take and where they are likely to make their new homes…
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Send us a text The conversation cover topics such as conditioning the crate, exploring resource guarding, food motivation and boundaries, resource guarding at the farm, and setting boundaries with other dogs. The conversation also delves into the balance between structure and freedom, establishing leadership, and the responsibility and control the …
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Shatoya Brown, Ed. S. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses mental health in children. Shatoya Brown is originally from Demopolis, AL. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University where she majored in Biology and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She later obtained a Master of Arts i…
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Laly Lichtenfeld and Neovitus Sianga’s work at African People and Wildlife (AP&W) centers on the linkages between people, wildlife and the diverse ecosystems they call home. For decades surrounding their base of operations in Tanzania, there have been intense and seemingly intractable conflicts between wildlife and people. Since 2005 AP&W has been …
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Send us a text In this episode, Bianca from Mindful Dog Co. discusses the importance of co-regulation in dog training. She explains that being cool, calm, and collected is not enough if the client and the dog have dysregulated nervous systems. Bianca emphasizes the need for fluidity in emotions and the ability to come back to a regulated state. She…
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Trekking 11,000 kilometers over the entire length of South America was cool, but for Gregg Treinish— adventurer and National Geographic Explorer of the Year—something was missing. He wondered if somehow he could bring together his passion for being outdoors, his love of big-time adventuring, and his deep interest in science. And there was one more …
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Dr. Alisha is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses her journey as a working mom navigating through the world of autism. Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, best selling author, blogger, mentor, speaker, transformational coach, and most importantly- a a wife and mom. Born and raised in …
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Send us a text Yogi, a five-month-old Australian Shepherd, is experiencing reactivity and fearfulness towards strangers and objects. The issue started when he was around three months old. Yogi was obtained from a breeder who had multiple puppies at the same time, so individual socialization may have been lacking. Yogi's leash walking is good, but h…
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Briana Warner became a food systems entrepreneur when she identified a risky yet exciting opportunity: the Maine lobster fishing fleet worked only seasonally. The rest of the year boats were largely idle, and local economies felt the pinch. Enter the sea-grown kelp business. Briana realized a new additive industry could produce a triple win. It wou…
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The Answers Are Out There is a new podcast featuring lively and inspiring conversations with creative innovators in conservation. Host Sean Gerrity interviews entrepreneurs around the world who have successfully led projects that support nature, wildlife, and people. Episodes drop twice per month on Tuesdays, starting 4/9! This episode was produced…
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Send us a text Join hosts Millie and Andreia as they welcome Victoria, the founder of From The Heart Dog Services and director of Boxer Haven Rescue. Victoria shares her journey into dog training and her passion for helping dogs. She discusses the challenges of working with dogs with behavioral issues and the importance of building a strong relatio…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Kat discusses her experiences with her dog Piper, who exhibits reactivity and fear-based behaviors. Kat shares the challenges she faces in managing Piper's behavior in a shared house environment and with guests. They discuss the importance of structure and boundaries, as well as the use of crate training and pla…
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Dr. Tennille Webb, a Board-certified Pediatric Nephrologist, is our featured guest in this episode of Voices For a Healthy Legacy. Tune is as she discusses taking care of kids and kidneys. Dr. Tennille's Bio: Tennille N. Webb, MD, MSPH is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Bi…
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Send us a text Mochi, a dog who experienced abuse and trauma, exhibits fearfulness and reactivity towards people and dogs. The lack of socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to her behavior. The owners have observed her fear of noises and movements, as well as her tendency to mark during walks. Mochi also displays reactivity tow…
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Send us a text In this episode, Millie and Andreia come together to explore a diverse range of dog training topics and provide answers to listener questions. They offer invaluable insights to help you establish a harmonious relationship with your dog. Discover effective strategies for managing separation anxiety, creating boundaries and structure t…
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Dr. Mia, a Board-certified Gynecologist and a Total Wellness Expert, is our featured guest in this episode of Voices For a Healthy Legacy. Come along as she talks us through the women’s health journey. One of her highlights is discussing testosterone- the forgotten female hormone. Dr. Mia’s bio: Dr. Mia Cowan is Founder and Medical Director of MiBe…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Think Like a Dog," Millie sits down with her client, Riley, to delve into the challenges she faces with Mookie, Riley's pup. The primary focus is helping Mookie overcome dog reactivity during walks while also enhancing his overall behavior. Living in an apartment complex poses unique challenges, and Millie and Ril…
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Send us a text In this episode, Andreia is joined by Jill, a Mirror Image K9 Trainer and puppy expert, to discuss various topics related to raising and training puppies. Jill emphasizes the importance of confidence building and the role it plays in a puppy's development. Jill also provides guidance on addressing fear phases, resource guarding, and …
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Dr. Kre, a board-certified family medicine physician, is our featured guest in this episode. She shares her journey and passion for practicing medicine as well as why her private practice is based on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Tune in as she discusses why DPC could be the right choice for you. She is also an international public speaker, …
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Send us a text In this episode, the hosts interview Xavier and Nicki from Everyday Pack Leader, a dog training business. They discuss the importance of relationship-based training and understanding the dog's needs. They emphasize the need for owners to be the pack leader and provide guidance and safety for their dogs. They also address the misconce…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Think Like a Dog Podcast," Andreia and Millie discuss pack positions in detail. They explain the roles of the front, middle, and back of the pack and how these positions affect a dog's behavior. They also explore the behavioral problems commonly associated with each pack position. The hosts emphasize the importanc…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Think Like a Dog Podcast," Andreia and Millie are joined by Molly Avrin, founder of Pete's Adventure Pack, an expert dog trainer, and an avid outdoors enthusiast to discuss the importance of fulfillment in a dog's life. Molly shares her passion for teaching people how to safely adventure outdoors with their dogs a…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Think Like a Dog Podcast," Millie is joined by her client Abigail to talk about the challenges she's facing with her dog's behavior. Abigail expresses her desire to establish boundaries and improve their relationship. Millie emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations and creating a healthier dynam…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Think Like a Dog Podcast, hosts Andreia and Millie are joined by special guest Easton Carver, Assistant Trainer at Mirror Image K9. Get ready to dive into the world of productive play with your dog! Join us as we explore the power of playtime and how it can strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Easton s…
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Send us a text Welcome to another engaging episode of the Think Like a Dog Podcast! In this episode, hosts Andreia and Millie tackle some common questions and concerns from listeners about their dogs. First up, they delve into the concept of pack positions and how it can help pet parents better understand their dog's unique personality. They also e…
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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the "Think Like a Dog Podcast" with your hosts, Andreia and Millie. In this week's episode, they take a break from their usual single-topic format and dive into an engaging and open discussion on several thought-provoking subjects. They explore the concept of a rescue mindset and what it truly means…
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Send us a text In this compelling episode, hosts Andreia and Millie are joined by special guest Connor Howard, a skilled trainer from Mirror Image K9. Together, they tackle the topic of the things people say to dog trainers when they sugar coat their dogs' behavior. With a firm commitment to promoting effective training methods, the hosts and their…
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