Episodes

  • The 2 Most Important Body Parts On Your Dog
    Nov 12 2025

    Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows new dog socialization with your already existing dog. We must take all the pressure off the dogs and lower expectations to what they can handle, not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. When we take the pressure off and stop interfering, it is actually a beautiful thing to observe and learn what our dogs' bodies are really telling us. Our dogs primarily communicate with us through their body language, and of course, with one another. Of course, there is vocalization, but even before vocalization happens, there is body language. It is hardwired into us and into animals. It is part of survival. It can be so subtle that the human can’t even detect it. She shares a video of the first week of interaction with Tony, and a newly adopted dog, Love. A tail is one part of a dog’s body that is an information highway! Ever think about what happens when the is docked or the ears are cropped? What about their ears and the rest of their body? There is so much to discover just by watching dogs interact with one another without interfering, as long as it's a safe interaction, obviously. Remember, Maria encourages people to watch videos with the volume off, which gives you a new perspective on what you are seeing when you watch dogs play or what you think might be play. Join her as she in the new series on dog body language and newly adopted pets. These are some of the many questions that are answered for you in this Body Language Series. So sit back, relax, listen, and gain some more knowledge about what your dog’s tail is actually telling you. #bodylanguage #dog #Dogbehavior #dogtrainer #tails #tail #pets #introduction #newpet #multidog #Rehoming #Anxiety #wags #tailwag #Socialization #tailwagging #appeasement #dogaggression #Boundaries #Safety #ears #crop #dock #gentleleader #headcollar #dogmom #dogtraining

    Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at maria@doggonepositivetraining.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!


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    15 mins
  • Tail wags and play bows, what do they mean?
    Nov 5 2025

    Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of how to introduce a new dog into the family with your already existing dog. We must take all the pressure off the dogs and lower expectations to what they can handle, not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. When we take the pressure off and stop interfering, it is actually a beautiful thing to observe and learn about what our dogs' bodies are really telling us. Our dogs primarily communicate with us through their body language, and of course, with one another. Of course, there is vocalization, but even before vocalization happens, there is body language. It is hardwired into us and into animals. It is part of survival. It can be so subtle that the human can’t even detect it. She shares a video of the first week of interaction with Tony, and a newly adopted dogLove. A tail is one part of a dog’s body that is an information highway! Ever think about what happens when the tail is docked? What about their ears and the rest of their body? There is so much to discover by just watching dogs interact with one another and not interfering, as long as it's a safe interaction, obviously. Remember, Maria encourages people to watch videos with the volume off, which gives you a new perspective on what you are seeing when you watch dogs play or what you think might be play. Join her as she in the new series on dog body language and newly adopted pets. What are new pet parents’ expectations of a newly adopted dog, and how high are the expectations they have for the dog they already have at home? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this Body Language Series. So sit back, relax, listen, and gain some more knowledge about what your dog’s tail is actually telling you. #bodylanguage #dog #Dogbehavior #dogtrainer #tails #tail #pets #introduction #newpet #multidog #Rehoming #Anxiety #wags #tailwag #Socialization #tailwagging #appeasement #dogaggression #Boundaries #Safety #SafeIntroductions #playbow #anxiety #survival



    Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at maria@doggonepositivetraining.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!


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    12 mins
  • Rehoming, a dog: the dogs perspective
    Oct 29 2025

    Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of how to introduce a new dog into the family with your already existing dog. Baby Gates, X pens, and dog crates are a vital part of Success for new introductions. It is important that we take all the pressure off of the dogs and lower the expectations to what they can handle, and not what we want. It is all about our pets, not us. Our dogs primarily communicate with us through their body language, as well as with one another. It can be so subtle that the human can’t even detect it. She shares a video of a meet-and-greet with her dog, Tony, and a newly adopted dog named Love. A tail is one part of a dog’s body that is an information highway! Ever think about what happens when the tail is docked? Join her as she starts the new series on dog body language and newly adopted pets. What are new pet parents’ expectations of a newly adopted dog, and how high are the expectations they have for the dog they already have at home? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this Body Language Series. So sit back, relax, listen, and gain some more knowledge about what your dog’s tail is actually telling you. #bodylanguage #dog #Dogbehavior #dogtrainer #tails #tail #pets #introduction #newpet #multidog #Rehoming #Anxiety #wags #tailwag #Socialization #tailwagging #appeasement #dogaggression #BabyGates #DogCrates #ExercisePens #Boundaries #Safety #SafeIntroductions



    Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at maria@doggonepositivetraining.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!


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    11 mins
  • His Tail Was Wagging! Why Did He Attack The Other Dog?
    Oct 22 2025

    Join Maria in the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria shows several examples of tail wags and no tail wags. Even some tooth displays! Have you ever asked yourself, Why did my dog bite that person? His tail was wagging the whole time? Why did my dog attack that other dog? His tail was wagging the entire time? Learn a little bit about tail wags and tail set, and what they mean. Our dogs primarily communicate with us through body language, as well as with each other. It can be so subtle that the human can’t even detect it. She shares a video of a meet-and-greet with her dog, Tony, and a newly adopted dog named Love. A tail is one part of a dog’s body that is an information highway! Ever think about what happens when the tail is docked? Join her as she starts the new series on dog body language and newly adopted pets. What are new pet parents’ expectations of a newly adopted dog, and how high are the expectations they have for the dog they already have at home? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this Body Language Series. So sit back, relax, listen, and gain some more knowledge about what your dog’s tail is actually telling you. #bodylanguage #dog #Dogbehavior #dogtrainer #tails #tail #pets #introduction #newpet #multidog #Rehoming #Anxiety #wags #tailwag #Socialization #tailwagging #appeasement #dogaggression



    Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at maria@doggonepositivetraining.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!


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    17 mins
  • Do You Know What's in the Bag?
    Oct 15 2025

    Join us for the latest episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring professional dog trainer Maria Ryan, as she delves even further into how our pets' food is made. Maria discusses the process by which food is made for our pets, including where the ingredients come from. Did you know that your pets are eating roadkill, euthanized animals, and diseased farm animals? Probably not if you didn’t know, now you do! She also has some health updates and dog updates! Specifically, Mr. Tony Knuffle & perhaps a new sister!


    #DogFood #AAAAFCOf #MinimumStandards #Nutrition #RenderingPlants #DiseaseAnimals #Dogs #Cats #Diet #Roadkill #Adoption #TampaBay #DogTrainer #DogTraining #PetAdoption #Dog #Cat #Podcast #Sunday’sDogFood #DryDogFood #AirDryDogFood #multidoghome #dogmom



    Have more questions for Maria? You can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at maria@doggonepositivetraining.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!

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    41 mins
  • Can I Buy Yak Milk For Himalayan Yak Chews Treats?
    Oct 8 2025

    Welcome back, THE DOGGONE POSITIVE WAY. In this latest episode, Maria shows you how to make your own yak milk dog chew treats. She shows you how to safely give this treat to your dog using a bully stick holder. Maria talks about the different types of toys that are safe to give to your pet and what's not safe to leave with your pet. Join her as she shows you what to do and what not to do when making the yak milk or should I say cow milk, treat for her fur baby and #Yak #Shoe #Kong #Dog #Dogs #Pets #DogTrainer #DogTreats #enrichment #AAFCO #MadeInUS #USA #BullyStickHolder #HomemadeDogTreat #Homemade #ADogTreat #Safety #DogToySafety #Himalayan Milk #YakMilk #SkimMilk #LimeJuice #Salt


    Recipe:

    1 gallon of skim milk

    1 teaspoon of Himalayan or sea salt

    1/2 cup of lime juice or white vinegar.

    Bring milk to a slow simmer, stir frequently, remove from heat, add salt, and add lime juice or vinegar, stirring constantly. Remove cheese curds by draining through cheesecloth and squeezing out excess water. Form into a flat disc or rectangle while wrapped tightly in cheesecloth, let sit for at least six hours or until all the extra moisture stops draining. Once it has rested, you can cut it into strips size appropriate for your dog.

    If you have more questions for Maria: you can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at scrattyopatty@gmail.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!


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    9 mins
  • Air dry dog food? Kong wobbler Weeble's wobble.
    Oct 1 2025

    Join Maria today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about the dog food industry. Her puppy Tony makes an appearance with his new Kong Wobbler. She discusses several high-end, already prepared, raw dog companies that are both developed by veterinarians. She reviews the ever-so-popular, air-dried dog food, Sundays. She also discusses the different fillers that parents are being charged an incredibly high expense for. What are you, the pet parent, paying for? Does it have the same nutritional value? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this food series. Let her do the work and research for you, so you can sit back, relax, and gain more knowledge about the dog food industry and its implications for you and your pet.

    #AAFCO #DogFood #DogFoodIndustry #petFood #Kibble #Dog #DryDogFood #PetFood #RawDiet #value #cats # #Sundays #AirDry #Come #Kong #Wobbler #Enrichment #Work #Dogs #Puppies #Puppy #DogTraining #Cute



    If you have more questions for Maria: you can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at scrattyopatty@gmail.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!

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    19 mins
  • Raw Dog Food Companies Could be Ripping You Off!
    Sep 24 2025

    Join Maria today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about the dog food industry. She discusses several high-end, already prepared, raw dog companies that are both developed by veterinarians. See what she uncovers in one of the veterinarian's raw dog foods. She also discusses the different fillers that parents are being charged an incredibly high expense. What the hell are all these fillers for? What are you, the pet parent, paying for? Is it the correct nutrition? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this food series. Let her do the work and research for you so you can sit back, relax, and listen, and gain some more knowledge about the dog food industry and what it means for you and your pet.

    #AAFCO #DogFood #DogFoodIndustry# petFood #Kibble #Dog #DryDogFood #PetFood #RawDiet #value #cats #dogs



    I have more questions for Maria: you can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at scrattyopatty@gmail.com

    Don't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!

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    24 mins