New dog owners often bring tons of enthusiasm but very little practical experience with dog behavior. In this episode, Scott breaks down the five most common mistakes he sees among first-time dog owners — misunderstandings that usually stem fro...

Think using the "buzzer-only" mode on an electronic collar is a safe and humane training method? We're breaking down the science and psychology behind why this common belief is a myth. In this episode, we explore how a buzzer becomes a "conditi...

In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, Scott dives into one of the most common canine behavior complaints—excessive backyard barking. He explains why barking can become self-reinforcing for dogs and walks listeners through eight pract...

That frantic, hilarious burst of energy where your dog becomes a blur of fur is one of the most universal—and puzzling—dog behaviors out there. But what are the zoomies, really? In this episode, we crack the code on Frenetic Random Activity Per...

Aggression in dogs can feel scary, frustrating, and hopeless—but much of what we think we know about it simply isn’t true. In this episode, Scott breaks down the five biggest myths about aggressive dogs, from the idea that they’re “just mean” t...