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The Myth of Unconditional Love

Building a trusting, lasting bond with your dog.

Mar 5, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

Winter Struggles: Helping Dogs Cope with Snow, Salt, and Sensory Overload

Listen now (18 mins) | In this episode, I explore how winter reshapes a dog’s sensory world and why cold weather can disrupt routines that usually feel…

Dec 5, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

17:58

The Holiday Behavior Spiral: Why Pets Struggle This Time of Year

Every year around November, many pets start to unravel—pacing, barking, stealing food, or having accidents seemingly out of nowhere.

Nov 25, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

23:09

Rethinking the Muzzle with Clara Hewson of The Muzzle Movement

In this episode, I sit down with Clara Hewson to discuss the evolution of dog ownership, the importance of muzzles in modern society.

Nov 21, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

41:47

Setting the Stage for a Calm, Confident Puppy

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is a big moment—equal parts excitement and adjustment.

Nov 14, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

15:30

29:24

Understanding Your Puppy

Bringing a new puppy home is both exciting and unpredictable.

Nov 7, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

41:02

The Healing Power of Joy: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Feinman

In this episode of Raising Happy Dogs, I sit down once again with holistic veterinarian Dr.

Oct 31, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Belonging

In a world of quick judgments and increasing isolation, dogs remind us how to meet in the middle.

Oct 29, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

36:10

Helping Your Dog Feel Safe When You’re Gone: Listener Questions + Roger’s Story

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common struggles dog parents face: separation anxiety.

Oct 24, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

31:04

Separation Anxiety vs Early Separation Stress: How to Reassure Your Puppy

When a young puppy cries out as you walk away, it’s not disobedience; it’s biology.

Oct 17, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

27:04

Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part III: Car Reactivity, Nighttime Barking, and More Listener Questions

If your dog barks in the car, growls at visitors, or goes wild on walks, you’re not alone.

Oct 10, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

38:58

Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part II: Turning Barking and Lunging Into Trust and Play

Sarah Hodgson continues her deep dive into reactivity with the remarkable story of Hannah and her boxer, Ranger.

Oct 8, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

36:43

Why Is My Dog So Reactive? Part I: Barking, Lunging, and Territorial Behavior Explained

Listen now | Sarah Hodgson unpacks the roots of reactivity, explaining why so many dogs bark out of windows, lunge on leash, or guard the front door as…

Oct 6, 2025 • Sarah Hodgson

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