Pod To The Rescue

03/22/2026

If your dog is struggling, just remember this! Really puts house training our rescue dogs into perspective...

Listen to the full episode for all our tips on potty training your rescue dog or puppy! Search for wherever you get your podcasts.

02/28/2026

This pattern is true across species: antecedent ➡️ behavior ➡️ consequence. All animals learn this way!

Start looking for the A and the C, and you'll have a better understanding of your dog's behavior — and how to address challenges!

We spoke with the amazing Dr. Susan Friedman about how behavior really works — listen to the latest episode of wherever you get your podcasts!

02/24/2026

Many people think there's just something wrong with their dog who "misbehaves."

Dr. Susan Friedman explains why that mindset isn't exactly helpful — and the simplest way we can actually influence behavior.

Listen now on Season 6 of wherever you get your podcasts!

02/23/2026

Your dog is being a normal dog! 📣📣📣

(Most likely.)

Their behavior just doesn't meet your expectations of how they should fit into the human world.

If you're looking for insights on how to understand your dog's behavior and bridge that gap, make sure you follow along for Season 6! We talk about behavior through the lens of decades of experience in dog rescue.

Season 6 drops tomorrow — subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

02/17/2026

Rescuing the dog is just the first step... But now what?

Bringing a dog into your home when you know very little about their life before you is incredibly rewarding — and it can also be really challenging! Behavior support for dog rescue is what our podcast is all about, and we're continuing the conversation in Season 6!

Like this post and make sure you follow on Instagram and wherever you get your podcast so you don't miss it.

02/15/2026

Can't wait to bring you all a new season of !

In Season 6, we're talking about the nitty gritty of rescue dog behavior — potty training, coexisting with cats, training games that can change your dog's behavior, and more!

Follow now so you don't miss it when the new season drops.

07/21/2025

Who has had a dog fearful of thunderstorms, fireworks, or other loud noises?? 🙋🏼‍♀️

It's a common yet incredibly distressing phobia for animals, and it's one of the most difficult to manage. Predictability might be to blame for that.

Listen to our best tips for managing and treating noise phobia wherever you get your podcasts, or comment "thunder" for the link!

Study: Yang L, Wellman LL, Ambrozewicz MA, Sanford LD. Effects of stressor predictability and controllability on sleep, temperature, and fear behavior in mice. Sleep. 2011 Jun 1;34(6):759-71. doi: 10.5665/SLEEP.1044. PMID: 21629364; PMCID: PMC3099497.

07/10/2025

We have a blog!🐶

In addition to our biweekly podcast, check out Blog to the Rescue 😉 on our website. It's a new way to share everything we've learned about dog behavior in our decades of rescue work.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

Pod to the Rescue started in 2021 with a big idea: what if we could help other dog rescues by sharing everything we’ve learned about dog training and behavior? Friends and rescue colleagues Emily...

07/03/2025

July 4th can be terrifying for pets in the US — especially dogs with noise sensitivities. Fireworks and thunderstorms trigger stress, fear, and sometimes dangerous flight responses in our four-legged friends.

Follow these tips, and check out the latest episode of for more details.

How do you help your pets survive summer fireworks and thunderstorms?

07/02/2025

Pod to the Rescue hosts Emily, Jenni, and Libby were chatting in our group text this week about prepping our homes for July 4th with our dogs and cats... And decided, hey, we should go live and record a new episode on this!

This was tons of fun, and we shared lots of good info for pet guardians about keeping your dogs safe and happy over the holiday weekend in the US... and during thunderstorms all summer!

We talk about why dogs are afraid of fireworks and thunder, how to recognize signs of fear (even the subtle ones!), and strategies for keeping pets calm and safe.

You’ll learn how to spot canine stress signals, understand dog body language during loud events, what calming dog products work for us. We’ll also debunk the myth that comforting your scared dog makes things worse, because it doesn’t!

Plus, we share what we’re doing this weekend to prep our own dogs, including:

Updating microchip info and ID tags
Using white noise and calming dog music
Preparing soothing chews and frozen enrichment toys
Creating safe spaces

Watch now! Audio version available tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts.

July 4th can be terrifying for pets — especially dogs with noise sensitivities. Fireworks and thunderstorms trigger stress, fear, and sometimes dangerous fli...

07/01/2025

Thinking about adding a new dog or foster dog to your home? In our latest episode, we go in depth with certified dog behavior consultant Elisheba Fay about the careful planning required to set everyone up for success.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!