Housewolves: The Pet Dog Collective
Welcome to Housewolves: The Pet Dog Collective — the podcast for dog owners who want clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection with their dogs. Trainer Melissa Major brings you real-life training strategies, behaviour insights, meaningful interviews, and lifestyle conversations that help you truly understand your dog.
Whether you’re navigating life with a brand-new puppy or leveling up with an adult dog, you’ll get practical tools to create a calmer home, a stronger bond, and a well-trained companion you can take anywhere.
Rooted in working-dog principles but made for everyday owners, this show is all about real dogs, real training, and results that actually fit your life.
Podcasting since 2021 • 9 episodes
Housewolves: The Pet Dog Collective
Latest Episodes
From Whippet to Doberman: Lauren's Dog Training Odyssey
Summary:In this episode of the Housewolves podcast, host Melissa Major welcomes Lauren, a passionate dog owner and competitor, to discuss her journey with her three dogs, particularly her Dobermans. Lauren shares her early experie...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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58:48
From Dog Lover to Professional Handler with Mackenzie Pavkovich
Summary:In this episode of the Housewolves podcast, Melissa Major interviews Mackenzie Pavkovich, a passionate dog handler and trainer. Mackenzie shares her journey from being a dog lover to becoming a professional handler, detail...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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42:13
From Corporate to Canine: A Trainer's Transformation with Julia Major
Summary:In this episode of the House Wolves podcast, Melissa Major interviews Julia Major, a dog handler and trainer, who shares her transformative journey into the world of dog training. Julia discusses her experiences with rescue dogs,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:05:43
Riley's Journey to Service Dog Validation
Riley started training her German Shepherd Dog to be a certified Service Dog at 8 months old. Her journey spanning over 4 years pushed her to her limits. There were moments of success and triumph, but not before nearly giving up on her dog and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:13
Dr. Radica Raj: Preventative care, raw fed diets, chiropractic treatments & more!
Dr. Radica Raj started practice as a Veterinarian in general practice but soon embarked on a more fast-paced career in Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care in Ontario.Within a year of practice in this field she was inspired to...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:34