Episodes

This is Part 3 of our Dog Development series, exploring how dogs grow physically, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally throughout their lives—and how understanding each stage can help us better understand the dogs beside us. In this episode of The Recall Room, we explore the often-overlooked adult years and how dogs continue to learn, why routines and predictability matter, and why training is never really “finished.” Adult dogs might not come with the chaos of puppyhood or the emotional rol...

One day they were eager to learn, happy to check in with you, and seemed to hang on your every word. Then suddenly they’re ignoring cues, pulling on the leash, chewing everything in sight, and acting like they’ve never heard their name before. In this Part 2 of our Dog Development series here on The Recall Room, we explore the fascinating world of canine adolescence. You’ll learn what’s happening inside your dog’s developing brain, why behavior often seems to fall apart during the teenage ...

In Part 1 of The Recall Room’s Dog Development series, we’re discussing puppies. In future episodes, we’ll learn about adolescence, adulthood, senior dogs, and grief. Puppies are adorable, chaotic, exhausting - and developing faster than we sometimes realize. In this episode of The Recall Room, we’re kicking taking a closer look at what’s actually happening during puppyhood. From critical socialization periods and rapidly developing brains to biting, chewing, fear, and those seemingly endl...

Have you ever wondered why one dog trainer tells you to reward a behavior, while another recommends correcting it? Why do training philosophies seem to conflict so dramatically? The answer lies in history. In this episode of The Recall Room, we’re taking a journey through more than a century of dog training—from early military and working dog methods to the scientific discoveries of Ivan Pavlov and B.F. Skinner, the rise of the Koehler Method, clicker training, force-free training, balanced tr...

If dogs could sit down for a conversation, what would they want us to know? In this episode of The Recall Room, we’re stepping into a dog’s paws to explore the world from their perspective. From how they communicate and learn to why they sometimes make choices we don’t understand. We’ll uncover the truths that help build stronger relationships, reduce frustration, and create happier lives on both ends of the leash. Needless to say, this is the first of many episodes that could change...

What if understanding your dog wasn’t about finding the perfect training method—but about learning how dogs actually think? Welcome to The Recall Room, a podcast where science meets story to explore the minds, emotions, and behavior of our canine companions. Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover, a trainer, or someone simply trying to better understand the dog sharing your life, each episode takes a deeper look at the research behind canine behavior while separating evidence from myth. In this ...