Dr Dunbar's Iwoofs Podcasts

Join Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kelly Dunbar and Jamie Dunbar in the Vodcast version of the long running iWoofs Podcast. In this episode they discuss how to find a dog to better fit your family. Check out Dunbar Academy at https://www.dunbaracademy.com/

Join Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kelly Dunbar and Jamie Dunbar in the Vodcast version of the long running iWoofs Podcast. In this episode they discuss what post pandemic life with your dog might be like and how to avoid some of the pitfalls the pandemic created for dog training. Check out Dunbar Academy at

Join Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kelly Dunbar and Jamie Dunbar in the Vodcast version of the long running iWoofs Podcast. In this episode they discuss the things you should consider before getting a new puppy or dog. Check out Dunbar Academy at https://www.dunbaracademy.com/

Check out Dunbar Academy at https://www.dunbaracademy.com/ Join Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kelly Dunbar and Jamie Dunbar in the Vodcast version of the long running iWoofs Podcast. In this episode they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on puppies and puppy training.

Join Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kelly Dunbar and Jamie Dunbar in the first YouTube Vodcast of their long running iWoofs Podcast. In this episode they catch us up on whats been going on over the last few years and talk about whats to come in the future.

We had more thoughts about food in training! Specifically, what constitutes a bribe? Food can be so useful for teaching dogs behaviors and motivating them to do those behaviors on cue, but we don’t want our dogs’ attention and compliance to become dependent on food lures or rewards, so how do we

Some people want their dogs to do what they ask without having to use food in training. A lot of people don’t want to have to bribe their dog to get them to follow instructions. So what is a bribe? What is a lure? What is a reward? How can you use food in training without becoming dependent on it?

  There are people who believe that puppy classes are causing an increase in some dog behavior problems? Could there be any truth to this? What is a puppy class for? What makes a puppy class good? What can make a puppy class bad?

  We give this question a second attempt, and this time we manage to stay on topic. Is there an increase of dog aggression or just the perception of dog aggression? If aggression is on the rise, how can we address it?

  Coprophagia (the eating of poop) is not pretty, but is there an upside? In this episode we discuss why some dogs eat feces and how you might prevent them from eating feces in the future.

  Is aggression on the rise with pet dogs? Who knows? We certainly don’t get to the bottom of this question in this episode where we meandered a bit off the original topic, into the realm of punishment and discipline and how they fit into the practice of dog training. How do we correct our dog’s

Shirley in New Jersey has a problem with her dog being reactive when off-leash, jumping her fence and chasing down bikers and joggers. She’s tried setting up training scenarios, but the dog doesn’t seem to react when it’s on-leash, so how should she address the problem?

Want to observe a Growl Class right now? Use this link to save 20% off the price of Ian's single-day Growl Class, in the form of an online video you can download or stream online instantly. What is a Growl Class and when might it be useful? These are classes that are intended to help dogs that are

Many veterinarians are sufficiently concerned about the risk posed by canine parvovirus that they advise dog owners to keep their puppies at home until their vaccinations are complete. This poses some serious limitations for socializing your puppy. In this episode the Dunbars assess the true risk of...

  Ian’s been reading up on socialization research and he has some fresh thoughts to share. But first, what is socialization, what do we mean when we say it? Is there another word that might be better suited to what we want to talk about? What is socialization on a scientific, biological,

When it comes to dogs, people say and do a lot of silly things. Sometimes they record those things and publish them on the internet. Today we're looking at just two examples of this sort of behavior. First is a Facebook post by Sarah Palin where she celebrates her son for stepping on their dog as an...

  What is deprivation, and is there a place for it in dog training?  Is it a good idea to keep you dog confined or isolated to get them more excited about training or working with you?  In this episode the Dunbars discuss the concept of depriving a dog of access to desired behaviors and items as a...

  We’ve been talking a lot about puppy class lately, but the vast majority of any dog’s socialization takes place outside of classes.  It’s incredibly important that a puppy’s socialization and household manners training begins in the first few weeks of a pup’s life, and continues...

  In this episode we continue our puppy training  theme by talking about proper puppy husbandry procedures.  What exercises can you do with a puppy to prepare them for being groomed and treated by veterinarians in the future?  Pet dogs will get petted, restrained and handled by strangers, whether  ...