What your cat eats and how much do matter to your feline's overall health. Tune in as Oh Behave host Arden Moore chats with Ziwi president Mary Helen Horn as she shares nutrition tips, ranging from prioritizing quality proteins, cutting out carbs and weight loss tips for your favorite feline friend. EPISODE NOTES: Dishing Up Healthy Nutrition Tips …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Want an easy, fun way to boost your dog's skills, strengthen your bond, and lay the foundation for advanced training while having fun? Look no further than Vito's Thinking Game! I'm sharing how to play and why it has so much power. Whether you're a seasoned dog trainer or a first-time puppy or rescue dog owner, this game…

Join us on this episode of the Oh Behave show as host Arden Moore talks with Kerry Nichols. She is the author of a new book winning mega-praise from leading veterinarians, behaviorists and dog trainers. It is called, "Puppy Brain: How Dogs Learn, Think and Love." Discover how Kerry left her career as an attorney to fulfill her mission to raise the …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Imagine there's a secret booster button we could press, and our dog would suddenly turn into a superhero, and we'd have dog training superpowers. Guess what? I've got that booster button for you, and am sharing how to activate it. It all starts with being present to our presence, hacking for our self talk, and knowing a …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Why do dogs eat poop? It’s known as coprophagia and how to stop it is a popular question. Poop eating in dogs is more common than you might think. When your dog eats their own poop or another dog's poop, it can be distressing, and if it's out in public, downright embarrassing! I'm walking you through the three main reaso…

Named 2024 Magician of the Year, Piff the Magic Dragon shares details of his famous Chihuahua show mate, Mr. Piffles, his new North American tour and the new four-legged in his comedy-magic act, Fourtune with Oh Behave show host Arden Moore. Piff has been wowing audiences at The Flamingo in Las Vegas for more than a decade. Find out more about his …

Oh Behave show host Arden Moore achieves a first --by ‘interviewing’ Darby, a miniature horse. This compassionate horse is a certified therapy pet who just won honors as the Pet of the Year by Pet Partners organization. Darby hangs out as his owner/handler Lynn Scully shares ways this horse brings joy to patients and hospital staff on the Big Islan…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I love giving dogs food puzzles and have a step-by-step plan that I believe will build confidence, end frustration and grow resilience for puppies and dogs of all ages. Strategic use of food puzzles creates essential coping skills, provides enrichment, and helps dogs work through failure in training, which we all need be…

In this lively episode, Oh Behave show host Arden Moore chats with Steve Appelbaum, a pioneer in dog and cat behavior and much more. Discover how Steve came to create Animal Behavior College, that has graduated more than 30,000 and now provides training for people interested beyond cat and dog behavior careers, including ones in the aquarium field,…

Deborah Cribbs is leading a movement to make this a better world for cats by spaying and neutering community cats to control population. She teams up with an orange tabby named Scooter the Neutered Cat with her nonprofit group called Give Them Ten. As she says, "While it's said cats have nine lives, we believe we can give them ten with spay.neuter.…

Join us for this trip down memory lane with Pet Sitters International president Beth Stultz as she highlights the fast-growing world of professional pet sitting. In 1994, PSI became the first professional pet sitting organization - founded by Patti Moran. And, today, it is the world's largest group with thousands of members caring for 100,000s of p…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When is the right time to start agility training with your puppy? That's a popular question I receive, and I'm sure other world champions also get asked! So, to answer, I’m covering everything you need to know about starting agility with a puppy, including the most important factor, and when and how I begin training. Eve…

Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. Earthquakes, Tornados. Are you prepared for any natural disaster? Do you have a game plan on how to protect your pets? Join us on this Oh Behave show episode as AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson shares tips and strategies to keep pets safe with host Arden Moore. She also shares the mission of the AVMA, an organization w…

On this show, host Arden Moore talks with a real cat daddy -- Abram Engle. He has millions of followers on social media following his life with an orange tabby named Kurt. Abram offers some social media tips, his connection with his cool feline and how you can help his favorite shelter -- the Nashville Humane Association - by buying cat dad hoodies…

In this Oh Behave show episode, host Arden Moore talks all things c-a-t with a rising social media star in the world of cats: Albert Colominas. He has teamed up with his super smart, super sweet Bengal cat named Mia to create popular videos on social media and a new cat training card game called The Click Crusade. EPISODE NOTES: Meet A Real Cat-Man…

In this Oh Behave show episode, host Arden Moore talks with Ellie Laks, energy healer and founder of The Gentle Barn about a new welcoming therapy -- friendly cow hugs. Yes, bovine bliss can make you feel better. Ellie is the founder of this animal sanctuary located in three states and is the author of a must-get new book called, "Cow Hug Therapy: …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com The best place to train a puppy or rescue dog might be the best-kept dog training secret you need to know! It's something no one ever tells you, and it will create success with dog training so your dog can be an amazing companion. You don't need to be on a downward spiral of frustration and disappointment, and I've three…

After a stellar academic career that included teaching equine science at Otterbine University, Lucy Cryan successfully transitioned into the world of professional pet sitting. Now at the helm of Cryan Enterprises in Ohio, she has earned recognition as Business of the Year by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Tune in to hear her …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com One of the most frequent questions we see is how to get dogs to stop barking, but this week, a Shaped by Dog listener asked the opposite. They want to help their dog start barking. I teach this as a parlor trick, and have the training steps for you. I’m also sharing expert insights from my good friend, Matt Folsom of Mod…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if I told you that you could dramatically improve the outcome of your dog training sessions in 60 seconds? Using just 1 minute to train and evaluate helps me be far more efficient and create success for my dogs quickly. It’s been part of my dog training for at least 20 years and it’s something everyone can do. This …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a dog who's really fussy about the treats that you give them? I'm going to show you how to get your dog grabbing treats no matter what you put in front of them. Previously, I shared games of chase that dogs love to play. Now we're amplifying the chase element for dogs by adding restraint, and I've got 6 new f…

In this lively, inspirational episode, Oh Behave show host Arden Moore chats with Doug Keeling, owner of Bad to the Bone Pet Care in Jacksonville, FL. His company's topnotch pet care and services earned them the 2023 Pet Sitters International's Pet Sitter of the Year award. Doug shares how a decade ago he was finishing college and working many part…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I'm sharing 10 fun and engaging games of chase to play with dogs to increase food drive for picky eaters. Now, you might have a dog who loves treats, but they will still have a great time playing the games with you, so give them a try! The games are quick to play and are a great way to connect with your dog. Playing will…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you are trying to train a dog who is fussy about food, or if you know someone who is in that situation, you may think, "this dog training is never going to work." And you know, you're probably right! Training will be a challenge unless you have something of great value for the dog. We’re continuing our focus on how to…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com This episode is all about my girl This! with reflections on this year's Canadian Dog Agility World Team Tryouts. You are all part of Team This! and I'm sharing my goals, challenges, and joys. These same things can relate to whatever you're going through with your own dog. Never give up. At 20 months of age This! didn't e…

Patrick McDonnell has been capturing the day-to-day adventures of a dog named Earl and a cat named Mooch since 1994 in comic strips appearing in newspapers, books and calendars. In a special interview with Oh Behave show host Arden Moore, Patrick reveals the happy ending for another character -- an unnamed dog who has been chained in a back yard re…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How can I train my dog if they're not interested in food? That's a question I'm often asked, and before we get to the how, we need to look at the why! A dog not really wanting to take food is something I've experienced from time to time. I'm covering the top ten reasons why a dog might have low food drive and not be moti…

Join Oh Behave show host Arden Moore as she welcomes two world-renowned cat experts: holistic veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve and cat behavior expert/best-selling author Pam Johnson-Bennett. Together, they give you the real scoop on grass for cats, when to be concerned about your cat's hairballs, how to throw a catnip party and ways to enrich your indo…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How many thresholds does your dog cross a day? It could be a physical or emotional threshold. Training thresholds are important to understand, and thresholds can explain why some dogs seem anxious and refuse to budge, and others get way overexcited. I’ve got tips to help dogs with balancing emotions to cross any type of …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your dog's success lies within the walls of your own home? I've been using a training den for many years, and so have my students. I’m covering how to use a training den to fast track your dog’s success and confidence, what I keep in my training den, and why it creates a bo…

In this episode of the Oh Behave show, host Arden Moore talks with Dr. Ernie Ward, America's Pet Advocate, on three interesting scenarios. How will dogs look, adapt in 10,000 years if we have global warming, or a new ice age -- or if they would join us in inhabiting Mars? Dr. Ward is teaming up with Basepaws, a pet genetics company, to study how do…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Dog training by nature is quite nuanced. Now, there are behaviors that everyone can get at some level with their dogs, like sit and down and fetch, but to get really brilliant behaviors, we need to understand the nuances. The really good news is that even if you’ve never trained a dog before, you can get this dialed in, …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever been triggered by social media dramas about dog training methods? It's likely something we all experience. There was a recent incident at Crufts that flowed into the social channels this week that had a lot of thoughts flooding into my brain, including the question of how can we, as a community of dog lovin…

Miami-Dade Fire Captain Shawn Campana calls Charlie, her service-trained greyhound, an "angel wrapped in fur." Discover why as you tune into this special Oh Behave show episode. Charlie isa service dog trained to help firefighters dealing with PTSD, mental challenges and more. Capt. Shawn shares how Charlie and other specially-trained service dogs …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you tried shaping a timid, shy, softer or fearful dog and found your dog could not offer behaviors or engage in dog training sessions? The challenge is real! Recently, we looked at shaping high-drive dogs, but what about dogs on the other side of the spectrum who seem unmotivated? Help is at hand, and we’re covering…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I recently asked ChatGPT to list the top 10 frustrations people experience with dogs and am covering how to break down dog behavior problems to help make things better for everyone. Making things better is the key no matter what challenge you have, and it will give you relief from frustration and allow you and your dog t…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com High drive, frantic, hyper dogs can be overwhelming! I’ve got shaping tips to help you end dog training frustration. High drive dogs can also be a lot of fun to train once you’ve made a few tweaks and the step by step I’m sharing I’ve learned from my very driven dogs. There are a lot of myths about dogs who seem to get f…

In this Oh Behave Show episode, host Arden Moore talks with renowned animal trainer Melissa Millet, founder of The Ultimutts and Hollywoof Stars. Her personal pack of dogs and cats star in movies, television shows and commercials plus hold five Guinness World Records. Jellybean, a deaf Red Heeler, stars in the newest Stephen King thriller, "Pet Sem…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Recently, I asked for your questions about using shaping in dog training, and wow, did you deliver! I’m covering misconceptions about shaping, where shaping went wrong for me in the 90s with my dogs and a wall, what you need to know about successive approximations, and how behavioral blocks set dogs up for success. Plus,…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Ever wondered if your puppy's behavior is normal or cause for concern? From biting to lunging, fearing to growling, chasing, chewing and more, it can be hard to know what's normal and what's not. There’s a range of behaviors that people might consider problems, but many really are normal, and they can vary based on a pup…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Are you ready to take your dog training to the next level? Whether you're just starting, have been at it a while, or are an experienced dog trainer, I've got hacks to fast track success and take you and your dog to a completely different level of understanding. I'm diving into shaping behavior and why it's the key to unl…

The NFL isn’t the only one airing must-see football games on Super Bowl Sunday. The Kitten Bowl premieres on the Hallmark Channel and Puppy Bowl X promises to be bigger, better (and cuter) on Animal Planet. In this special Oh Behave Show episode, host Arden Moore finds out the purr-fect game plan for the felines participating in the Kitten Bowl fro…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Does your dog get hyper and lose focus the closer they get to something really exciting? You are not alone, and I have a training plan to help you create calm and focus for over-the-top dogs. I’m covering why dogs can get out of control near things they love and what to do about it when you want to be a positive reinforc…

Inspired by her Pitbull rescue named Moose who died from cancer, Tricia Montgomery founded a nonprofit called Moose’s March. Its mission is to raise awareness about early cancer detection in pets and provide support to pets and their people in need. EPISODE NOTES: Tricia Montgomery Leads Cancer-Detection Mission with Moose's March…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever wondered how to fix your dog’s unwanted behavior when you want to train with positive reinforcement? In episode 256, I covered the magic question, "What was that cookie for?" that helps us all understand how we may be contributing to the behaviors of our dogs that we want to change. So, I’m following up wit…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com With the growing popularity of positive reinforcement-based dog training, there's an increasing popularity of criticizing the use of positive reinforcement. And truthfully, it isn't all unfounded because there can be a huge variability in people's results when they choose not to use physical corrections or verbal intimid…

Tune into this special Oh Behave episode as host Arden Moore spotlights the dual mission of Heather Crowe. She is the founder of a nonprofit group called HIT Living Foundation and she is the daughter of a mother named Susie, who is a breast cancer survivor. Heather shares her group's creative fundraising idea: she and 11 others posed topless while …

Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are a lot of rescue dogs out there. And bravo for those of you who are opening up your homes and adopting them. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into the emotions of rescue dogs, and the priorities I have when I bring a rescue dog into my home. This episode is for everybody, regardless of whether you have a r…

Tune in to this lively episode of the Oh Behave Show as host Arden Moore must match wits with the funny and never-shy E. Jean Carroll. Yep, she is the one who pens the "Ask E. Jean" column in Elle Magazine and once wrote for Saturday Night Live. After decades of women seeking advice from her, E. Jean decided to hop in her Prius, bring her trusty do…

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have or know a dog or older puppy who still isn't completely house trained? If this is you, don't worry, I've got you covered! I’m sharing the reasons a dog might not be fully house trained, what to do about it, a common mistake people make, and how to teach your dog to tell you when they want to go outside to pot…