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The Resident Wild

Kim Ellis and Neri Karazija

The Resident Wild Podcast explores the deeper connection between humans and dogs—beyond surface-level behaviour and into understanding, energy, and instinct. Hosted by Neri of Dog Whispering in Australia and Kim of The Wolf and Dog Development Centre in the UK, we come together as a team to share our combined experience, perspectives, and passion for helping dogs and their humans find balance looking through the lens of the wolf.

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  • November 2 · 17 min

    Meet Your Hosts: Kim & Neri | The Resident Wild

    Before Season 2 begins, we're taking a few minutes to introduce the people behind The Resident Wild. Who are Kim Ellis and Neri Karazija, and what led us to explore the world of dogs through the lens of wolves? From Kim's years of experience working alongside wolves in Cornwall to Neri's two decades of working with dogs and their families in Australia, we share the journeys, experiences and influences that brought us together. It's a short, relaxed conversation about who we are, what we've learned and why we're passionate about helping people understand their dogs beyond their behaviour. Have a question you'd like us to explore in Season 2? 📱 WhatsApp: +61 494 726 453 (text or voice message). 📧 theresidentwildpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 26 · 30 min

    Can dogs actually lie? Or are we simply misunderstanding what they're communicating?

    While we prepare for Season 2 of The Resident Wild, we're revisiting one of our favourite conversations from Season 1. Join Neri Karazija and Kim Ellis for a fascinating discussion with special guest Bradford Oakes, exploring canine communication, cognition and whether dogs are capable of deliberate deception. We've stripped away the usual podcast segments and kept the conversation with Bradford, giving you the opportunity to enjoy this thought-provoking discussion on its own. 🐾 Got a question about your dog? Send us a 30–60-second WhatsApp voice message on +61 494 726 453, or email theresidentwildpodcast@gmail.com. Please let us know if you're happy for us to share your question on the podcast. Follow The Resident Wild on your favourite podcast platform, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E21
    September 16 · 41 min

    Episode 21: Why Does My Dog Keep Eating Grass?

    Why does your dog constantly eat grass when there's seemingly nothing medically wrong? This week, Kim and Neri explore what else might be behind this surprisingly common behaviour and why, as always, it's worth looking a little deeper. In Advice Given Online, they're talking puppy mouthing and biting—why puppies do it and whether some of the advice we're given actually addresses what's happening underneath. Then, in Debunk a Myth, they tackle the belief that dogs protect their humans simply because they love them. It's a lovely idea—but there's a lot more to unpack. And Speak English Proper returns with another Australian-versus-English translation that leaves one side wondering what on earth the other is talking about. 🐾 Because when we stop asking, "How do I stop this behaviour?" and start asking, "What is my dog trying to tell me?", everything begins to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E17
    August 17 · 30 min

    Why Does My Dog Choose Someone Else?

    "I'm the one who feeds them, walks them and spends all this time with them… so why does my dog choose someone else?"

  • S1 · E15
    August 3 · 36 min

    Episode 15: Why Dogs Sniff Everything

    Should your dog be paying attention to you... or to the world around them?This week on Resident Wild, Kim and Neri answer a listener question from Elle in Scotland, who wonders why her dog spends so much time sniffing on walks instead of focusing on her. Together, they explore why sniffing is one of the most important ways dogs experience the world, what they're actually learning through their noses, and why allowing dogs to gather information can play an important role in their emotional wellbeing.In Advice Given Online, they unpack the increasingly common claim that dogs can have autism. While some dogs may display behaviours that appear similar to those seen in people, Kim and Neri discuss why applying human diagnostic labels to dogs isn't supported by current evidence, and why it's more helpful to understand the individual dog, their experiences and the behaviours they're showing.Then, in Debunk a Myth, they tackle a saying we've all heard: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Is there any truth to it, or are older dogs far more capable of learning than we've been led to believe?And to finish, another light-hearted edition of Speak English Proper, where Kim and Neri discover that what Australians call thongs, the British know as flip-flops.Join us for another episode exploring the science, psychology and relationships that shape the lives of our dogs.🐾 Because when we stop asking, "How do I stop this behaviour?" and start asking, "What is my dog trying to tell me?", everything begins to change.listener question 3:07advice given online 21:00debunk a myth 29:11speak english proper 32.43 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E14
    July 27 · 28 min

    Episode 14: Loyal... or Anxious?

    If your dog follows you everywhere, is it a sign of love—or could it be something else?In this episode of Resident Wild, Kim and Neri answer a listener question about a Border Collie that never leaves its owner's side. Whether it's moving from room to room or stopping the moment their owner stops, the behaviour raises an important question: is this simply loyalty, or could anxiety be playing a role?Together, they explore how looking beyond the behaviour itself can help us better understand what our dogs are actually experiencing, and why context is everything when interpreting behaviours like "velcro dogs."In Advice Given Online, they unpack the long-standing belief that dogs should never walk in front of their owners on a lead. Where did this idea come from, and does walking in front really mean anything about your relationship with your dog?Then, in Debunk a Myth, they tackle another common belief—that allowing your dog to sleep on your bed will make them dominant. It's a myth that has persisted for decades, but as always, the reality is far more nuanced.To finish, Kim and Neri introduce a brand-new light-hearted segment, Speak English Proper, where they compare the wonderfully different wordsand phrases used in Australia and England. It's a fun way to end an episode filled with thoughtful conversation, practical insights and plenty of laughs.Join us as we continue to challenge old beliefs and encourage a deeper understanding of the dogs who share our lives. 🐾listener question - 2:37community spotlight -15:07advice given online - 16:35Debunk a myth - 21:43Speak english Proper - 26:32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 20 · 41 min

    Episode 13: Do Dogs Lie? Do dogs actually lie or are we completely misunderstanding their behaviour?

    This week on Resident Wild, Kim and Neri are joined by comedian and all-round legend Bradford Oakes, co-host of the podcast Fool Me Twice with Steven Van Aperen, where they explore deception, psychology and the fascinating ways humans can be fooled.Bradford brings a brilliant question to the table: Do dogs lie?What follows is one of the most entertaining conversations we've had, filled with laughs, unexpected tangents and some thought-provoking discussion about whether dogs are truly capable of deception—or whether we're simply interpreting their behaviour through a human lens.In Advice Given Online, Kim and Neri unpack the growing trend of "teaching calm" and explain why genuine calmness isn't something that can simply be trained on cue. From a psychological perspective, true emotional regulation develops through safety, relationship and co-regulation—not by asking a dog to remain still.Then, in Debunk a Myth, they tackle another common misconception: Does a dog pee inside to get back at its owner? They explore why this belief has persisted for so long and what house-soiling behaviour is far more likely to be communicating.A fun, thought-provoking episode that blends wolves, dogs, people, psychology, comedy and a whole lot of curiosity about the dogs we share our lives with.🐾 Because the more we understand our dogs, the better we can understand the behaviour they show us.listener question 4:08Advice given on line 28:15Debunk a myth 35:40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 13 · 37 min

    Episode 12: Lead Reactivity, "Calm" Dogs & The Hand-Sniff Myth

    Why is my dog reactive on the lead but perfectly fine when they're off it?This week Kim and Neri answer a listener question about one of the most common behaviour concerns dog owners experience—lead reactivity. Together, they explore why a dog's behaviour can change so dramatically depending on whether they're attached to a lead, and why understanding the emotions behind the behaviour is far more valuable than simply trying to stop the reaction.In Advice Given Online, they unpack a video showing a trainer insisting a dog remain "calm" before leaving for a walk. But was the dog genuinely calm... or had something else happened? It's a fascinating discussion about the difference between emotional regulation and emotional shutdown—with a memorable Gandalf reference from Kim along the way.Then, in Debunk a Myth, they tackle one of the oldest pieces of dog advice around: Should you always let a dog sniff your hand before greeting them? Like many things in the dog world, the answer isn't nearly as straightforward as we've been led to believe.Join Kim and Neri as they continue to challenge common assumptions and explore the deeper reasons behind the behaviours we see every day.🐾 Because when we understand the dog, the behaviour starts to make sense.Listener question 1:56Community spotlight 19:47Advice given online 21:13Debunk a myth 31:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E11
    June 29 · 45 min

    Episode 11 -Is That Bark Really About the Stranger? Body language and wagging tails

    A rescue dog barking at people walking past the house... but is it really about the people? In this episode of Resident Wild, Kim and Neri answer a listener question (4:10s) about a rescue dog that barks whenever someone passes the front of the home. Together, they explore the deeper reasons behind this behaviour, looking beyond the barking itself to better understand what the dog may be experiencing and communicating.In Advice Given Online, (26:25s) they unpack a social media post about dog body language and discuss why reading a dog's emotions is rarely as simple as ticking off a checklist. Context, individual differences and the whole picture matter far more than any single signal.Then, in Debunk a Myth (39:43s), they tackle one of the most common misunderstandings in dog behaviour: Does a wagging tail always mean a dog is happy? The answer may surprise you, as they explore what a wagging tail can—and can't—tell us about how a dog is feeling.Ifyou've ever wondered what your dog is really trying to communicate, this episode is packed with practical insights that encourage us to look beyond the obvious and understand the dog in front of us. 🐾4:10 listener question24.55 - community spotlight26.25 - advice given online39.43 - de bunk a myth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E10
    June 22 · 50 min

    Episode 10: The Truth About Tennis Balls, Trauma and Growling

    Your dog loves chasing a tennis ball—but what is really driving that behaviour? In this episode of Resident Wild, Kim and Neri explore a listener question about ball chasing and why it can be far more complex than it first appears. From instinctive behaviours to emotional states, we unpack what may actually be happening when your dog becomes obsessed with the game. In our Advice Given Online segment, we tackle a statement that stopped us in our tracks: Dog owners have become too soft, and trauma in dogs has been exaggerated. This sparked a passionate and thought-provoking discussion about behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and the lens through which we choose to view our dogs. And in our Debunk a Myth segment, we take a close look at the common advice that growling should be punished. What does a growl really mean, and what happens when we discourage one of the most important warning signals a dog can give? This episode is packed with conversation, challenge, and a deeper look at some of the beliefs that continue to shape the dog world today. 🐾 2:45 listener question 30:14 info on the wolf centre course 32:19 advice given online 42.22 debunk a myth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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