Diggity Dog Names

Ever wonder why service dog lines name each litter the same letter of the alphabet? Sarah will tell us all about it and even go over some names they’re thinking about for future dogs!

Motor Patterns Part 1

This Week Doctor Kathryn Lord is going to talk to us about motor patterns! something all animals have. this week we’ll talk about dog and cats motor patterns and next week we’ll talk about human motor patterns!

Motor Patterns — The Sequel

Last week our bonus dog expert Dr. Kathryn Lord broke down what motor patterns are and how they present in dogs and cats of big and small varieties. This week we’ll talk about human motor patterns and what happens when humans and animals combine them in wacky and wild ways.

Dogs in modern society with Doctor Kathryn Lord

This week we have an extra dog expert Dr. Kathryn Lord to teach us all about Dogs in modern society. Once bred for specific jobs most pet dogs are just hanging at home and this can lead to some behavioral issues.

Dog Pause – Early Neurological stimulation

With Diggity Dogs having a fresh litter of puppies our dog expert Sarah is going to break down some of the techniques used to help these future service dogs develop a better tolerance for stress and healthier hearts.

Dog Pause — What to Look for in a Breeder

This week Sarah will break down what to look for in a breeder if that is the route you decide to go for a new dog. We want to ensure folks know what to look for and ultimately how to avoid a puppy mill situation or buying from a breeder that doesn’t have the dog’s best interest at heart.

Dog Pause – Functional Breeding Collaborator

This week Sarah is going to teach us about an organization called the functional breeding collaborative. They’re an organization working to support ethical breeding of healthy behaviorally sound dogs so less end up in shelters!

Fostering Service Dogs

Ever wonder what it’s like fostering a service dog? Sarah will break down the ins and outs of what it’s like and who would be a good fit to do it! (turns out it’s for most people!)

Dog Pause – Reactivity

Today we’re diving into a loaded dog topic, reactivity. Learn all about this coping mechanism based in fear and how to overcome it with our dog expert Sarah Miekle from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs.

Dog Pause — Nail Trimming

Struggle to clip your dog’s nails? Turns out you’re not alone! This week our dog expert Sarah Miekle from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs will give us some techniques to help you and your pup with nail trimming nerves.