Conversations with Dog: Recent Episodes
Suzy Godsey Charlie Yesdog
Charlie, host, and pitbull terrier presents different ideas about life, living, and how a dog sees the world. Suzy Godsey, loyal sidekick and Access Consciousness facilitator, gives these ideas a voice and adds her own. Have you ever wondered what else is possible on this planet? Are you interested in change and creating a different world? Charlie and Suzy present tools, laughter, and different ways to deal with dogs, animals, and people!
Have you ever noticed how important food is in our world? We use it to celebrate, we use it to show wealth, we constantly invent new ways to cook and create new plants to eat.
Charlie asked me to talk about all of this with him and see what a dogs perspective on food and the consumption of food is.
Do we require as much food as we are eating? What do our bodies ask for when it comes to nutrition? Is eating a habit? A necessity? An Obsession?
Truly what else might be possible if we created a different perception around food?
Have you ever noticed that your dog seems to be able to read your mind? When you are totally congruent with your thoughts and your energy, your dog responds.
You can create miracles and havoc with this. If you think at your dog that he will be aggressive with this dog coming towards him, guess what? Your dog will not see another possibility but to act the way you are projecting at him.
And, so what if you could also use this to change your dogs' way with things? What if it was possible to change his reaction to other dogs? Change separation anxiety? Could energetic connection with your animal be a tool you could use even when you are not with your pet?
Charlie says: Connection is imperative. Anything that is not working between you and the animal is based on a broken connection. There is more communication going on than you think.
Would you like to practice your energetic connection? Please join us!
You just adopted a pet from the shelter and now you are dealing with some issues your pet is having.
You start wondering if these issues have been created by the previous situation the animal was in, you might even explain the behavior with speculations about the animals past.
Do animals function from the memory of their past? Do they behave based on these memories?
What can you be or do to change behaviors that are not working for the animal or you?
There's a lot of new information you want your puppy to receive from you right from the beginning. Suzy will share ways to work on establishing a relationship of clear communication from the moment you bring the puppy home. What training needs does a puppy have compared to adopting a grown dog? How can you designate the puppy's job in the household? Why it's important to clear judgments and projections in order to allow your puppy to flourish and grow into an amazing dog. This show will help you maximize the joy of having a new puppy in your life!
If we are dominating our dogs by doing an 'alpha roll', are we getting the result we are looking for? How much domination is required? And what does that look like? Can we use the wolf's behavior as an example to what is required in our dog pack? Which training methods are actually working?
When you sit down to have a meal, do you have your dog staring at you? With those sad eyes that make you feel guilty about eating without sharing? But you are trying so hard to follow the rules to not give your dog food from the table. And when no one is watching you sneak a little piece of food to your dog! Oh how gratifying that feels, and yet there is the guilt! Would you like to change all of that? Is it possible to have your dog relaxing somewhere else in your living quarters while you are eating food? Find out if there are other possibilities!
Does your dog chew all the time? Is he ripping your household apart? Can this behavior be changed? Your dog's chewing is a natural behavior that every dog likes, but if it is destroying your house, what can be done about it? Can it be changed? Find out the possibilities and join with your questions in this live show!
Do you take your dog to the dog park, or are you too worried to go there? What would be dog park etiquette? Can, or will dogs learn from each other? can the park be harmful? What are some tips and tricks for the park?
There are lots of points of view about e-collars, or shock collars as they are commonly called. But how does your dog perceive them? Are they cruel tools? Can they be used in a positive way? What do these collars acomplish? Let us see if we can bust some myths and shed some light on the usage of these tools that seem to divide people into two camps!
this as a pre-recorded show on an animal communication intro class by Suzy Godsey. Learn about some of the tools to assist with your animal communication skills
Does your dog scratch so much that you had to remove his collar to avoid listening to the tags jingling every few seconds?
The season for fleas, ticks and worms is here. What can you do when your dog comes in contact with these common creatures? What tools are available to support your dog’s body and skin? How do you remove these pests from your dog in a way that works for everyone? Suzy will offer questions and ideas to help alleviate skin irritation and parasitic intrusion so that your dog can enjoy the summer with ease and joy.
Sabine has been on the show before about her dog Kindra and the reaction she has around kids. Sabine is reporting about the behavior and how it is changed and there will be more tips and tricks for the fearful/ aggressive dog, that reacts to people.
Molly is a big car chaser, is this behavior something that can be changed? What is required to convince Molly that chasing cars is undesire and dangerous?
My dog Paco, passed away last year. He was 13yrs old, a great dog that had a great life …and above anything else he LOVED to ride in the car. I took him everywhere. I have a new dog now, Sadie, a Sheppard mix that I found at the local pound. It was love at first sight and we are having a great time together, except for one big thing. Sadie has yet, in the six months I’ve had her, been able to ride in any vehicle without getting sick. I so want to be able to take her with me when I go out like I did with Paco, but it is clear that it is no fun for her yet. My question is this, are there ways I can work with Sadie that will help her to be able to ride in the car without getting sick? Also, I have thought that maybe I need to relax into allowing her to be a stay at home dog? Can you help us? Join Suzy this week as she addresses these questions.
Leila is wondering what is possible to change all the barking from Nettie Lu, her 10 year old. She barks at the younger dog Fina at every opportunity. What is causing this excessive behavior?
Fina also has an issue with the fence and especially the squirrels behind it. Is there a way to change that behavior?
Please join Suzy and Leila in the discussion about what might be apossibility for both of these dogs!
Jamie writes: We've only had Koda for 6 months but she's about 4 years old, we think. She is a great dog in every way except she doesn't do well with other dogs and it seems like she has personal space issues with them, and she guards her food and water from the cat. She went after a dog that came up behind her a couple of different times, and growled at the cat (who she normally is fine with) when he came into the room while she had a rawhide bone. She is never otherwise aggressive, seems fine with children and all people, even large groups. I would love to help her get over these behaviors - she's really a sweetheart but we really want her to be ok in these situations.
On this pre-recorded show Sabine will tell us about her dog Kindra's habit to dominate and bully some dogs. There seems to be no commonality between the attacked dogs... or is is just not waht you would expect? Could entities be involved in an issue like that? Would you like to know more about what influence entities can have on our animals? Please join us for this rather different topic!
Please join us today to receive some great information on how to work with cats that have trouble with being around people. Ashley Stamatinos has been on the show before sharing her thoughts on fostering cats for a local rescue organization.
Today she gives us her tips, tools and awareness on how to approach and change a cat that has decided that people are not trustworthy. Ashley has a refreshing approach to the topic!
Please listen also to get inspired to be involved in fostering!
this show is pre-recorded
Ashley has been fostering over a hundred cats and does not get tired of it. She has tips and insights on how to deal with the challenges of fostering that are quite unique. Also, she is pregnant herself right now and so see how that is changing her fostering routine! Please join us for this pre-recorded show!
Today on this pre-recorded show Suzy will talk with Sabine and her dog Zorah, who has anxiety around children.
What can we do to protect the children from Zorahs behavior and protect Zorah from exuberant children that are approching her?
Can the dog let go of her apprehension around kids? Listen in for some tips and tools on the topic!
Reggie is an American pit-bull terrier I adopted as a rescue dog from south Texas. His journey to my home wasn’t the easiest and consequently it’s taken some time for all of us to adjust. The main question I have is related to a specific response Reggie has whenever he is addressed in any way (whether asking him to do something, or just saying hi). As soon as he hears his name he begins to run for cover, into the crate, under the table, behind the chair, anywhere he can. Then he needs to be talked down a bit, and then he’s okay. Just haven’t been able to short circuit this response pattern, what would you suggest? Join Suzy this week as she addresses this question.
Hi Suzy, A new friend came by my house for the first time, not realizing that I had a dog, she came into the yard and right up to the front door. Ben, my Rhodesian ridgeback, is instantly on high alert, which is completely normal behavior for him. When I opened the door he is behind me and barking his loud, deep “who are you” bark. I told him to be quiet, but by this time my friend is outside the gate and clearly upset. Leaving Ben in the house I approached my friend to see what was up, she explained that she had been bitten severely when she was little and has been afraid of dogs ever since. Now she has been over several times and although she generally gets along with Ben she is still not relaxed in my house until I let Ben outside. I try to reassure her, but it doesn’t do much good. Is there any way for Ben and I to help my friend let go of her fear? I would love to hear you thoughts on this issue of dealing with dog aggression without the fear, thank you. Join Suzy this week as she addresses this issue
Today Suzy speaks with Ashley. They will discuss: Her parents' dog is TERRIBLE in the car. He barks and pants and slobbers everywhere every time he's in the car. How can we change that? Ashley's aunt is fostering a dog that has epilepsy. His face indicates he was beaten. He's very affectionate (no triggers for anger). Could we do anything for him to release the trauma to help the epilepsy? Join the conversation!
My son's dog is a happy, well trained, well behaved, gentle and very loving dog. She seems to be socially well adjusted to people and all other animals. When my son gets home from work he has to just open the door and let her out so she can pee when she first sees him. Actually it is the same when anyone comes to the door, she pees if not taken out instantly, Also, when you greet her outside she pees. Sometimes its just a little dribble, sometimes its a lot. It does not seem to matter if she has just gone....she will still pee. He was told this breed has submissive urination. I get the feeling she is just excited to see the person. Can this change? Join Suzy for this episode!
These days many people travel often for a variety of reasons. How do you make sure your dog is cared for while you are away? How do you know what your dog requires while you’re gone? From kennel boarding to house sitters, there are a myriad of choices to make every time you leave. Suzy will also talk about the choice to bring your dog along while you travel. How do you know what your dog prefers?
Suzy received the following email from a listener: Hi Suzy, What to do with our dogs when we are ready to break up a relationship? Can I prepare them somehow? Or do they know way more than me already? I am separating from my long-term relationship. This will have serious effect on my dogs and I am terrified to put them through more argument, more change and more discomfort. Help! Join Suzy this week to hear tips to bring ease to this situation.
Join Suzy this week as she has a conversation with Marcey about her Border Collie. Here’s what Marcey had to say about her dog, “My 10 month old Border Collie will steal food off the table or anywhere if I am eating or anyone else if I don't watch her. She has more than enough good food plus snacks. My dog also will pull when I walk even though I correct her and ask her to walk beside me to be gentle. Sometimes she will pee in the kitchen even though she is let outside all the time and she knows to go outside. She also will jump on people. I have to correct her constantly. Is she still just a puppy and that is her issue? How do I get my dog to start listening? It is such hard work! I will tell her something and she stops the behavior the next minute she is doing the same thing like she forgot or is trying to control me.” Join Suzy as she offers ideas to make this situation work for everyone!
Please join Suzy and Marilynn for this conversation about dealing with the loss of your pet. What tools can assist you during the process of you pet dying and what tools can assist you afterwards?
"Buddy came from a shelter. I've had him for about 4 years and he is probably 5 or 6 years old. I don't have a backstory for him. He was left at the shelter and lived there for about two months. He was about to be put down when I adopted him.
Buddy is great with me and Chris, my partner. With strangers it is a different story. He exhibits fear regularly. If anyone has a hat or sunglasses on, or anything in their hand, or makes sudden movements he cowers and may growl.
He also is extremely protective of me and growls when most strangers come near me. Can we assist him? I am not sure how to change this behavior."
Join Suzy, Chris, Patty and Buddy in this conversation on what might be done to get Buddy over his fear and protectiveness!
This week, Suzy continues her conversation with Lynn. This time they will discuss Lynn’s male dog, Polamalu.
Lynn writes about Polamalu,
“He is so sweet however, he has developed aggressiveness with others. If they pull in the driveway and I let him out and he meets them in the driveway then he is OK for the most part. But if he meets them in the back yard or inside the house, he charges – he even charged a 3 yr old little girl and barked in her face. I don’t want to have to put him down for biting someone and I would like him to be as sweet with others as he is with me. He is Captain Licky Pants with me, and he even sleeps between my legs (which my husband says is the problem). He is 2-1/2 years old.“
This week Suzy talks with Lynn. Lynn’s dog wrote the following about her dog, Lily.
Lily, will not stop barking. She is so sweet but no one wants to be around her because she barks a few seconds BEFORE the phone rings, at the wind, everything! She was a stray that was shot in the rear end, and we took her to the vet. We thought she was mute for 3 months she never made a peep until she was in the car and a white-haired lady walked by and she went berserk!! Now she hasn’t shut up since.
Also she has developed a thing where she throws up every morning. She can throw up 12 hours after eating yet she throws up food as if she just ate… In addition, all of a sudden she has been wanting to be in my lap which she has never done before. She is 8-9 yrs old.
My seven month old German Shepard is afraid of many things. She doesn’t like the refrigerator, the car, bath time or even her brush. I try to be understanding, but it is so strange I can’t figure out what is going to spook her next. How do I introduce her to things in a way she will like them? I need to be able to brush her and give her baths, but she runs from me when she sees the brush. What can I do to help build her confidence with all these “scary” things? Join us this week as Suzy offers ideas to bring ease to this nervous puppy.
My sweet dog, Lady, had a litter of healthy and bright-eyed puppies. They are two months old now and quite playful. Out of the ten, I have only allowed a dear friend of mine to adopt one of them.
How do I stop feeling so protective that I am afraid to adopt out to people I don’t know? What are my best tools to insure that I am letting the pups go to really good homes? I know in my mind there is no way I can keep 9 pups yet my heart doesn’t want to let them go unless I know they will be cared for. What can I do to relax about this whole situation?
Join Suzy as she addresses these questions and provides tools to bring ease to this situation.
Another show with Mattew Couperthwaite about a different way to succeed in Agility. Matthew is a young, very successful trainer in South Africa, who is sharing with us how asking questions and being willing to have 'a dance' with your dog can really give you a totally different way of being in agility training.
If you'd like to see how appying the Access tools in a highly competitive sport can work in your favor, you are in the correct place!
Rosa has been Leslie's dog for a while, but since a recent move and change in the envirnment has gotten worse with her fear of noises. Please join Suzy and Leslie to see what changes could be facilitated with Rosa and if there is a way to get her out of her fears!
Donna just adopted a boxer from a shelter across the country. Now she is wondering if he is happy in his new home and how she can make his integration easier. What are a few tools that can assist to make any adoption go with ease? What energy is required for teh new owner to make this a lasting relationship? Please listen for some tips and tricks!
Rose’s dog, Prince, is loyal most of the time. However, she has some concerns about his behavior she will discuss with Suzy this week. Suzy will give Rose some trick and tips as they talk about when Prince: -Jumps on people when they walk in the door -Pulls on the leash -Reacts aggressively when he sees a dog or cat -Doesn’t come on command Join Suzy and Rose for this week’s engaging conversation!
Matthew from South Africa has been training his dogs for agility since he was a young boy. At 17 now he has a lot of success with his dog and is winning prizes. He is asking how he can get his dogs to perform better and get the stuff out of the way that limits him and his dogs.
He also is wondering if a rescue dog will ever be as great a performer as the dog you raised yourself?
Join us in this conversation about agility!
What is a dog’s point of view on death? As a dog approaches their own death how can the people in their life know what questions to ask in order to be supportive at that time? What would the dog like to say and what do they require?
There are hands on energy processes you can use with your dog to nurture their body and Being. Suzy will share tools that are available to create ease for people and dogs during times of transition.
I adopted a shelter dog with problems, what do I do now? Some animals have stuff from the past that hold behaviors in place. With the clearings of Access Consciousness we can begin the process of change! Please join for this interesting subject!
Can you hear your dog talking to you? Would you like to have to have an awareness on what it takes to have the communication with your dog? Find some helpful tools on animal communication here.
If your dog keeps making the same mistake and you cannot change it, what is going on?? How can we connect with the dog and convince him that the behavior has to change? For example, does your dog keep peeing in your house and it's driving you crazy?
What if the dog barks all the time and will not shut up? What is going on? What is the message my dog is giving me? Is there a way to stop my dog? Maybe the way to stop your dog from barking is easier than you think!
Is your dog crazy over the ball? Does your dog fixate on the cat? Will your dog exercise until he is totally exhausted? Could this be changed? The clearings of Access Consciousness have been able to help some dogs, what would it take to create a different possibility for yours?
Is your dog shy and fearful? Is it possible to change that? What would it take for that change to be more easy and dynamic than you thought? Here are some tools you can use to possible speed up the process, no matter what the past of the dog might have been!
Are you reading about the division between Cesar supporters and the trainers of positive reinforcement? Are you torn between the two? Who should you believe? Who is doing it "right"? Call in live to join the discussion, or join the chat room.
Do you know of all the possibilities of playing with your dog? Maybe you have a hyper dog and you are in need of a few ideas of what you can do to give you and your dog an activity together? We'll talk about Earthdog, Agility, Flyball and more
Is your dog barking all the time? Are you worried about your neighbors? Are you not sure on how to approach the issue? Listen in for some different ideas on how to approach the subject!