No Bad Dogs Podcast

E335What the Dog Food Industry Doesn’t Want Dog Owners to Know | Dr. Ian Billinghurst

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is an Australian veterinarian, surgeon, author, and internationally recognized authority on canine and feline nutrition. He earned his veterinary degree from Murdoch University and practiced for decades as a clinical veterinarian and surgeon, treating companion animals hands-on while simultaneously questioning the nutritional models being pushed by large pet food corporations.Dr. Billinghurst is best known as one of the original pioneers of biologically appropriate raw feeding (BARF) and is the author of multiple influential books that challenged conventional pet nutrition long before “fresh” and “raw” became mainstream. His work bridges clinical practice, nutritional science, and industry analysis, offering a rare perspective that combines real-world surgical experience with deep academic and historical understanding of how the pet food industry evolved.In this episode, we go far beyond surface-level nutrition advice and dig into how pet food standards were created, why ultra-processed diets became normalized, and what dog owners should actually understand when advocating for their dog’s long-term health.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

E336- Is Your Dog Reactive, Protective, or Aggressive? How to Tell the Difference

I speak about an idea I had recently, I noticed some dogs react for certain reasons, and I separated the different types of "reactions" stemming from just plain, Reactive, Protective, or Aggression. Hope it's helpful! Subscribe to my second channel! Here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegsc2jXNnYhgQHsFCBoJlA/All Tom’s Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.comNo Bad Dog Equipment & Merch! - www.buynobaddogs.comWork with Tom! www.upstatecanine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

E335- The Future of Dog Training Businesses — How to Thrive in 2026

Tom speaks with another dog trainer who has some questions about growing a dog training business and gaining more traction. We cover what you should be doing on social media to working with advertising agencies.All Tom’s Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.comNo Bad Dog Equipment & Merch! - www.buynobaddogs.comWork with Tom! www.upstatecanine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

E334-Why Your Harness Is Ruining Your Dog | Dr. Ava Frick A Vet & Chiropractor Explains — Dr. Ava Frick, DVM

Dr. Ava Frick is a veterinarian, animal chiropractor, author, educator, and one of the most recognized integrative veterinary professionals in the world. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri in 1980, and began her career in mixed animal practice before transitioning to traditional small-animal medicine and emergency care.She has spent over two decades researching and publishing in the field of veterinary microcurrent therapy, and is widely regarded as a leading authority in its application for animals.Dr. Frick also designed the first Laser Spinal Pad® for animals, demonstrating her commitment to innovation in physical rehabilitationSee all Dr. Fricks fun stuff on her site! avafrick.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

E333- Why Forcing Your Dog to Like People Is a Mistake/How To Help a Dog That Panics in the Crate

Tom speaks with a dog owner who has 3 huskies, two of them are fighting, one of them is freaking out in the crate AND one of them is fearful of new people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy