The Housewolves Podcast is a podcast for everyday dog owners who want clear, practical guidance about living successfully with dogs. Hosted by professional trainer Melissa Major of BC Westcoast K9 Services, the show explores the many aspects of dog ownership — from training and behaviour to breeding, choosing the right dog, nutrition, grooming, and the realities of sharing life with dogs.

If you’re struggling with issues like leash pulling, reactivity, barking, jumping, or a dog that seems to run the household, this podcast helps you understand what’s really going on and how to address it. At the same time, many episodes focus on the bigger picture of responsible dog ownership — helping people make better decisions when selecting, raising, and living with their dogs.

Each episode draws on real-world experience working with family dogs, working breeds, and challenging behaviour cases. Rather than focusing on trends or quick fixes, the Housewolves Podcast explores the fundamentals of structure, communication, leadership, and the relationship between dogs and the humans who care for them.

Dog owners today are surrounded by conflicting advice online. The goal of this podcast is to cut through the noise and provide thoughtful conversations about what actually works when raising and living with dogs in the modern world.

Topics explored on the podcast include:

• Dog behaviour and why problem behaviours develop
• Practical dog training that works in real life environments
• Raising puppies and building strong early foundations
• Choosing the right breed or dog for your lifestyle
• Responsible breeding and the role of ethical breeders
• Living successfully with high-drive and working breeds
• Reactive dogs and behaviour modification
• Grooming, nutrition, and general dog care
• Conversations with trainers, breeders, handlers, and experienced dog professionals

The Housewolves Podcast reflects the same philosophy used in Melissa’s training programs — helping owners develop clarity, structure, and understanding so dogs can live successfully in the human world.

Whether you’re raising your first puppy, considering adding a dog to your family, or trying to solve ongoing behaviour challenges, the Housewolves Podcast offers insights that help you better understand dogs and build a calmer, more cooperative relationship with them.