The Dog Behind The Human

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The Dog Behind The Human is a podcast hosted by Dog Coach Francis that explores the relationship between dogs and the people who love them — from the science of behavior and the realities of training, to the culture, controversies, and untold stories of the dog industry. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to live with, raise, and understand a dog in today's world. Whether it's a deep dive into a training debate, an honest conversation with a fellow dog professional, or an unexpected guest who just happens to have a great dog story — the show is a...

Built for a World That No Longer Exists: The Real Story of the Siberian Husky
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Yesterday at 8:20 PM

Nobody goes out looking for a Husky and thinks they're making a mistake. Then the dog turns five months old.

In this episode, Coach Francis goes all the way back to the Chukotka Peninsula to trace the Siberian Husky from its origins with the Chukchi people — one of the most sophisticated selective breeding cultures in human history — through the legendary 1925 Serum Run to Nome, and all the way home to your apartment, your gate, and your 3AM howling situation.


This is not an episode about a difficult dog. It's an episode about a mi...


The Labrador Retriever: What Nobody Tells You About the World's Most Popular Dog
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Last Wednesday at 9:00 AM

The Labrador Retriever: What Nobody Tells You About the World's Most Popular Dog

The Labrador Retriever tops every popularity list — but popularity doesn't mean people actually understand the dog. In this episode, Coach Francis goes deep on what the Lab really is beneath the friendly face: a high-drive working breed built for cold water retrieves, relentless energy, and a food motivation that can work for you or against you depending on how you manage it.

We cover the three things every Lab owner needs to hear, why obesity in Labs is one of the most pr...


Chaos, Calendars, and the Dogs Who Love Us Anyway
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07/27/2025

In this heartwarming episode of The Dog Behind The Human, Dog Coach Francis shares two powerful letters from listeners whose lives were turned upside down — and ultimately transformed — by their dogs.

Story 1: “Kiko Time”

Lianne, a marketing assistant from Quezon City, thought she was just fostering a rescued aspin. What began as a temporary setup turned into a journey of torn shoes, missed meetings, and unexpected healing. Kiko didn’t just interrupt their calendar—he became the heartbeat of their home.

Story 2: “The Suitcase Moment”

Carla, a longtime listener, opens up about relationsh...


The History of Dogs: From Wolves to Woofs, War Heroes to Memes
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03/27/2025

Description:

In this special episode, Dog Coach Francis takes you on a tail-wagging journey through time in The History of Dogs. From Ice Age wolves sneaking snacks at human campsites to pampered pooches with Instagram fame, this episode uncovers how dogs evolved with us—and how they helped shape civilizations, fight wars, and even sniff out diseases.

Whether you're a dog lover, a history nerd, or someone who just wants to know why dogs are so good at making puppy eyes, this is the episode for you.

What You’ll Learn:

🐾 How wolves...


Question About Managing Separation Anxiety in My Dog
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09/02/2023

Dear The Dog Behind The Human,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Julia, and I'm from Cebu. I've been an avid listener of your podcast, The Dog Behind The Human, for the past year, and I've immensely benefited from the insights and tips you share about pet care and training. The recent episode on canine behavior resonated deeply with me.

I'm reaching out with a concern about my 3-year-old Golden Retriever, Bella. Over the past few months, I've noticed that Bella has developed what seems to be separation anxiety. Whenever I...


Guidance Sought by a First-Time Dog Owner in Davao City
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08/11/2023

Get your leashes ready and your ears pricked! 

Welcome to 'The Dog Behind The Human', the podcast that unearths the real tales of tails and the secrets behind our four-legged, tail-wagging companions.

Each week, we'll dive into fascinating stories, shedding light on the unseen world of our faithful furry friends. We'll dig into the history, science, and emotional connection that binds dogs and humans together.

Whether you're a dog parent, an animal lover, or just curious about the canine kind, this is your backstage pass to understanding the wonderful, wacky, and wag-tastic world o...


Season 3 Episode 1 : Reading Letters From Fans with a New Season with the DCF Team
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07/25/2023

🎙️ Welcome to a brand new season of The Dog Behind The Human! 🎉

We are thrilled to have you back and excited to welcome our new listeners to the show. This season promises to be our most engaging, insightful, and entertaining yet, as we dive deeper into captivating topics and explore the stories that matter.

Join us as we embark on this journey together, featuring thought-provoking interviews, expert guests, and fascinating discussions that will leave you inspired and informed. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, we guarantee that each episode will leave you craving for more...


Season 2 Episode 11 :Barking News, New DCF Facility in the South, Hoodies For Sale.
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08/07/2022

Topic: Barking News, New DCF Facility in the South, Hoodies For Sale. Support the Podcast and the Channel.




Season 2 Episode 10 : Dog missing found buried in pet resort.
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07/13/2022

The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Lucki Dogs Pet Resort in Spicewood after a pet recovery service found the remains of a dog buried on the property.

According to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Captain of Support Services Mike Sorenson, greater-Austin non-profit Trapping, Rescue, and Pet Recovery Service (TRAPRS) told investigators on July 1 that group members found a dog buried on the property of Lucki Dogs Resort.


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Season 2 Episode 9 : New Ice Age DNA shows your dog comes from
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07/04/2022

New Ice Age DNA shows your dog comes from separate ancient wolf populations, study says.

Two different ancient wolf populations contributed DNA to modern dogs, according to a study by an international group of geneticists and archaeologist.

Barking News : Update on Dj Mo Twister's Dog Bamboo.


Season 2 Episode 8 : Let's Talk About Animal Hoarding
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06/07/2022

Animal hoarding is defined by an inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care—often resulting in over-breeding of animals, animal starvation, illness and even death.


The Dog Behind The human Season 2 Episode 7 : Ask Dog Coach with Mrs. Coach
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06/06/2022

In this episode. Dog Coach Francis is joined by Mrs. Coach to read comments and answer questions from our live stream audience.


Season 2 Episode 6: Ask Dog Coach Edition. We read comments and ask questions from our live audience.
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05/23/2022

Dog Coach Francis flies solo for the episode. One of our listeners asks about what soap to use for a dog with allergies. Coach Francis gives advice on diet and how important it is to give probiotics and proper nutrition.


Season 2 Episode 5: The Narrow Dog Podcast with guest Sam oh
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04/01/2022

In this episode, we have the host of THe Narrow Dog Podcast With Sam Oh.

About our guest:

Oh Sang-mi, better known as Sam Oh is a television host, radio broadcaster and a Korean expatriate who has been living in the Philippines for 20 years.[1] She can speak Tagalog and English in addition to her native Korean. She has been the main hostess of Rated Oh! on Solar Entertainment's ETC cable channel for eight seasons and a columnist of The Manila Times.

Sam Oh and Tina Ryan are co-hosts of the Narrow Door is...


Season 2 Episode 4 : Puppy Kindergarten Class is Back and much more.
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03/02/2022

In this episode, we talked about the Puppy Kindergarten Class.  After 2 years of hiatus, the Philippines Premiere Puppy Kindergarten Class is back for face-to-face training.

Dog Coach Francis also talks about his reaction videos on Youtube regarding breeders and vloggers.

Dog Training is not filled with Butterflies and Unicorns.

Mrs. Coach shares her story on how the DCF dogs are raised in busy streets.


Word of the Day : Cortisol



Season 2 Episode 3: Super Normal Stimulus , Dog Attacks and Ban on Dog Breeds
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03/02/2022

In this episode, Dog Coach Francis and Mrs. Coach Irene talks about trending videos online and 

gives pet parents advice.


Word of the Day: Super Normal Stimulus



Season 2 Episode 2 : Ask Dog Coach, Dog eating Poop, New Dog Movie and Dog has broken leg after falling from Table
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02/18/2022

In this episode, Tina Ryan shares her experience about her minor operation to remove the tumor on her leg.

Word of the Day: Success Rate

Trending and Barking News

Ice Seguerra got a new dog after the previous dog passed away. Dog Accidentally fell on a table and pet parents are threatening a lawsuit. Call for ban on breeding of French Bulldogs and Pugs in Australia. New dog movie coming out called DOG starring Channing Tatum and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu.

Questions: My dog eats his poop and other dog questions.<...


Season 2. Episode 1 : Barking News with Trending Topics and videos with Guest Chef Edmark Bustos
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01/22/2022

In Episode, Mrs. Coach joins the podcat! 

We interview Guest Chef  Edmark Bustos of Amare La Cucina.

Plus new segments including hot topics of trending videos.

What is a giant poodle? One million pesos Amercian Bully? 

Missing dog re united with owners buying Paracetamol.


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Ep 89: DJ Nicole Hyala Surprised Coach Francis on his Birthday
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11/28/2021

DJ Nicole Hyala (@nicolehyala) surprised Coach Francis on his birthday.  Honored and thankful for the guesting of the queen of Philippine Radio.

Radio DJ/ Announcer/ Events Host and Endorser at 90.7 Love Radio.

Love Radio is a broadcast FM radio network in the Philippines owned by Manila Broadcasting Company. Its headquarters are located at Cultural Center of the Philippine Complex, Pasay, Manila. The network's original format is easy-listening until 2000 when Love Radio shifted to Contemporary MOR or more popularly known as the masa format.


Its flagship station is DZMB in Metro M...


Ep 88: Live in a Cemetery on Halloween Night
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11/16/2021

Listen to this special episode on Halloween night. A scared Tina Ryan is jumpy and wants to get out while Dog Coach Francis is having fun on this scary and fun episode of The Dog Behind The Human.

They talk about the Manila Film Theater and the ghost of a tragedy decades ago. Trivia on dogs and how they are viewed in different cultures and civilizations.


Ep 87: Barking News and Surprise Guest DJ Katz Salao
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11/01/2021

In this episode, DCf talks about what an OWNER TRAINER is and why being a pet parent is not enough for dogs with behavior issues. Dog Coach Francis also talks about his training philosophy and how it is science-based. Barking news Headlines, Dogs can have ADHD behaviors.  Dog Food Recalls for dog food with high levels of vitamin D and A couple noticed a piece of overweight baggage, their dog snuck in a boot. Plus a nice chill chat with our guest Dj Katz Salao,as she talks about her radio program and mantra of the day. They also t...


Ep 86: Barking News & Ask Dog Coach
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10/10/2021

In today's episode of Barking News, Tina and I are going to talk about the dog that was rescued from a 30 foot deep cave, genius dogs that are capable of learning words related to objects, and ancient arctic communities traded with the outside world as early as 7,000 years ago. In Ask Dog Coach, we answered some dog questions from our viewers that will surely interest you too. 

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Ep 85: Barking News & Ask Dog Coach Edition
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10/04/2021

For this episode of Barking News, we'll talk about top dog Greek leader's pet interrupts news conference in Athens, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may no longer be in the good graces of the Royal Family, but they still give their dog the royal treatment, and dog earns Guiness World Record for longest ears.

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Ep 84: A Famous Personality in the Dog Industry Dackie talks about Dog Breeds, Dog Food, and his Passion and Love for Dogs.
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09/27/2021

In this episode, Dackie will share his journey as one of the most famous and controversial personality in the dog industry and will also give some tips about the right quantity of dog food you should give to your furbabies and a bit of behavioral backround on certain dog breeds.

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Ep 83: Barking News and Ask Dog Coach Edition
#83
09/22/2021

In this episode of Barking News, we are going to talk about Lady Gaga's dog walker on the night he was shot, outbreak of dog flu and leptospirosis in Los Angeles, South Florida dog miraculously found after missing in 331 days, and Legaspi dog pantry lures owner to bring pets for vaccination.

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Ep 82: Barking News & Ask Dog Coach Edition
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09/12/2021

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Ep 81: Training and Breeding Medical Service Dogs in The Philippines With Megan Hammon of Tsillan Goldens
#81
09/07/2021

What Is a Service Dog? A service dog helps a person with a disability lead a more independent life. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog is “a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.”

“Disability” is defined by the ADA as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, including people with history of such an impairment, and people perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, sta...


Ep 80: Veteran Actor Mel Martinez talks about Acting Workshop and Love for Dogs
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09/07/2021

We have guest Mel Martinez on the show. He shares his love for dogs and acting. Mel Martinez (born November 13, 1974) is a notable Filipino movie and TV actor. He is the brother of actress Maricel Soriano, and the uncle of Meryl Soriano.

You can also check out the edited version on Youtube: Mel Martinez Podcast


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Ep 79: PBA LEGEND: Vince "The Prince " Hizon, Stories about playing Basketball, the Proposal and Dogs.
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09/07/2021

Vicente Paul Hizon (born November 25, 1970) is an American-born Filipino retired professional basketball player. He is the former commissioner of the Filsports Basketball Association. FBA, a community-based grassroots basketball league in the Philippines. He is currently a much sought-after motivational speaker while focusing on family and business. He is married to sports broadcaster (the first female anchor of the PBA) and writer Patricia Bermudez-Hizon to whom he proposed on-air Araneta Coliseum during halftime of a game in June 2003. That unique and memorable proposal was a first in PBA and Araneta Coliseum history and was witnessed by thousands of spectators and...


Ep. 78: Identity theft ruined her but a dog saved her | Miss Philippines Earth 2004 | Tamera Szijarto
#78
09/07/2021

The Dog Behind The Human with Ms. Philippines Earth 2004 Tamera Szijarto. Tamera Marie Lagac Szijarto is a Filipino actress, entrepreneur and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2004. We talk about her journey in engineering, Pageants, Identity theft and love for Dogs.

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Ep. 77: Catching Up
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07/26/2021

In this episode of The Dog Behind the Human, Dog Coach Francis and Tina Ryan decided to keep it chill and discuss the latest events in their lives

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Ep. 76: 6 Dog Related Topics That Will Always Create Controversy with Machong Chismisan
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07/19/2021

In this episode we talk about topics that will always bring controversy from novice to

experts and professionals.

Our guest for this episode are the host of Machong chismisan podcast.

A podcast that talks about Pinoy Pop Culture, Sports, Love, Sex and Tae. Ang longest

running comedy podcast sa buong Pilipinas. Machong Chismisan!!!

Mahalagang paalala ang Machong Chismisan ay hindi gamot at di dapat gamiting pang

gamot sa anumang uri ng sakit.


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Ep. 75: Famous Songs About Dogs with Kiana Valenciano
#75
07/12/2021

Our guest is Kristiana Maria Mikaela Pangilinan Valenciano, more commonly known as KianaValenciano - is a Filipino R&B singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano. She started as an independent artist in 2017 with the release of her singles Circles and Does She Know.


Listen, enjoy the music and the stories in this episode.

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Ep. 74: Ask Dog Coach: Famous Dog Quotes with Victor Anastacio
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07/05/2021

Victor Anastacio - @victoranastacio

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Ep. 73: Ask Dog Coach: The New Normal
#73
06/28/2021

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Ep. 72: The dos and the don'ts at pet-friendly restaurants With Chef RV Manabat
#72
06/21/2021

In this episode, our guest is JChef RV Manabat.

Humble Beginnings. Biñan, Laguna local, Rudolf Vincent Manabat, or simply “Chef RV”

started exploring the kitchen at the age of nine. Starting off with cookies and brownies, it

was then that he discovered his passion for cooking and baking. Passion.

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Ep. 71: How dogs learn and the loss of a bestfriend w/ Senator JV Ejercito
#71
06/15/2021

In this episode, our guest is Jv Ejercito, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, Representative, City of San Juan, Three-term Mayor

2001-2010, Father, Golfer, Boxer. He shares his love for dogs and the loss of his best friend GUNN.

Only true dog lovers will know and notice the true emotion he showed in this episode.

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Ep. 70: Interviewing Kourtney Kardashian, Dogs, Restaurants, and Magazines w/ Karen Tanya Favis
#70
05/24/2021

In this episode our guest is Karen Tanya Favis, Editor and Publisher of @middleofalovestory ♥

Co-founder of @farmerycafe.

https://www.middleofalovestory.com

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Ep. 69: Understanding Autism and How Dogs Relate w/ Tita K
#69
05/10/2021

In this episode we talk about the stuggles of autism and how it affects dogs and how they can

bring comfort and security as service dogs.

Our guest is Tita K; @karotitay DJ of Mellow 94.7 and host of the @titaprojectpodcast.

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Ep. 68: Tito James Deakin of TitO'Clock
#68
04/19/2021

Our guest for this episode is James Deakin, is a Filipino-British television and events host, automotive journalist, video blogger, and motoring editor working for CNN Philippines and Philippine Tatler.



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