Episodes 55
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (19)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

From the creators of Puppy Culture, When Pigs Fly, and Madcap University comes a new frequency for dog lovers and life-learners.

Madcap Radio explores the fascinating intersection of canine behavior, human psychology, and the science of excellence. Join Jane Messineo Lindquist as we dive into how the principles of expert dog training and ethical breeding practices can lead to a more mindful, high-performing, and genuinely happy life. Whether you’re looking for deep dives into puppy development or success with a new puppy, we’re learning to do everything better—and enjoy the ride!

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Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep48 - Clicker and Treats, Together Forever. But You Can Leave Home Without them

May 28, 2026 17m Transcript

“I have a question that has come up from some of my puppy parents, and I am not sure how to answer. How do I phase treats out and use the clicker exclusively? I was thinking clicker every time, but…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep47 - Introducing Your New Puppy to Your Adult Dog: Looking at the Bigger Picture

May 12, 2026 16m Transcript

This episode answers a question we get on almost a weekly basis: “How do I introduce my puppy to my adult dog?” This podcast looks at: Questions to ask about your dog and your puppy that can help…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep46 - Why Puppies Pee In The House Even When They've Just Been Outside

Apr 28, 2026 17m Transcript

The question comes from the discussion group for our With Open Arms puppy owner course: “Looking for a podcast - Hello! Our 15-week-old puppy is presenting some potty training challenges…While he's…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep45 - New Study Finds That Kimchi Removes Microplastics From The Body: Should We Give it to Our Dogs?

Apr 14, 2026 17m Transcript

A new study was published this week, showing that a specific strain of probiotic found in kimchi is extremely good at binding up and carrying microplastics out of the body. We, and our dogs, are…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep44 - From Raw to Kibble: Preparing Puppies for Kibble‑Feeding Homes

Mar 31, 2026 22m

This episode’s question comes from the discussion group for my new weaning and early puppy nutrition course, “Weaning For Life: From Gut Biome to Behavior, A Whole Approach to Early Puppy…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep43 - Puppy Camp for Litters

Mar 17, 2026 20m Transcript

We got this question about breeders sending their puppies to “camp” before going to their new homes: “[a friend] has a litter of puppies 8 weeks old and she is placing them out to her friends until…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep42 - Troubleshooting Free Stack Training

Mar 03, 2026 19m Transcript

This episode’s question is from one of our Killer Free Stack show training students, but my answer is equally applicable to anyone training a dog: “Hi all, I have a 10-week-old Labrador puppy. I have…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep41 - Freestyling Mother's Pudding

Feb 17, 2026 10m Transcript

This episode is about using mother’s pudding for lactating dams: “I was just wondering what brand of cool and serve vanilla pudding mix you are all using for mother’s pudding…The last litter I had,…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep40 - Why and When to Give Egg Yolks to Pregnant Dogs

Feb 03, 2026 13m Transcript

This episode is a follow-up question about one of our most popular episodes, “An Egg Yolk A Day Keeps Mastitis Away”: “At what point in the pregnancy should I begin giving my dam egg yolk to help…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep39 - Yeast-Based Probiotic Supplements for Brood Bitches: When They Make Sense and When They Don't

Jan 20, 2026 13m Transcript

One of our fans wrote to me recently about a webinar she attended on the veterinary use of probiotics: "The thing that intrigued me was…a study where one group of pregnant bitches was on a…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep38 - Puppies Who Demand Bark: Why Puppy Owners Fail and How We Can Help Them Succeed

Jan 06, 2026 24m Transcript

This episode is a fan request: "Looking for a podcast - My co-owner needs help. I’ve worked with them on training behaviors, and they’ve done a masterful job at teaching puppy (who’s about 3 months…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep37 - Puppies That Shiver After First Solid Foods: Are They Cold or Calibrating?

Dec 23, 2025 17m Transcript

This episode is about the possible reasons why very young puppies sometimes shiver after big sensory experiences, especially after eating food from a dish for the first few times. We discuss: The…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep36 - Is the Fear Genetic? Tough Decisions about Keeper Puppies

Dec 09, 2025 20m Transcript

This episode's question is about what to do when your “keeper” puppy starts showing significant fear issues: "…I’m really sad about my situation. I don’t want this to reflect poorly on my small…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep35 - Puppy Meltdowns: "Bringing Back" a Puppy That's Had a Bad Experience

Nov 25, 2025 20m Transcript

The question is about what to do with puppies that have meltdowns at shows or trials or any socialization situation: "My 7 month old puppy just had a meltdown. At our National this past weekend he…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep34 - Bad Genes and Good Puppies: Genetics, Behavior and Puppy Culture

Nov 24, 2025 13m Transcript

This episode's question is about whether and by how much we can modify temperament with protocols: "I was chatting to someone recently about nature versus nurture, and they said, you can get a bitch…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep33 - Fruit Kefir for Puppies:  Double the Ferment, Many Times the Benefits

Oct 28, 2025 10m Transcript

This episode’s question is about giving puppies double fermented fruit kefir: "Hello, We are curious about the benefits of using Mango kefir for puppies. How does it help their gut flora? What is…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep32 - Puppies Who Can't Settle Down in the Evening: The Arsenic Hour

Oct 14, 2025 14m Transcript

This episode answers a question about puppies who just can’t settle down in the evening: "What are your best tips for “witching hour”? We have an 11.5 week Spinone Italiano that we brought home…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep31 - Resorbed Pregnancies, Small Litters and Antibiotics: The Latest Research

Oct 01, 2025 18m Transcript

Today’s question is about resorption of pregnancies and the advisability of using antibiotics to prevent future resorptions: "We had a girl who was pregnant with at least 1 puppy at 28 day…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep30 - Is It A Fear Period? Recognizing and Navigating Fear Periods in Puppies

Mar 18, 2025 20m Transcript

This episode’s question is about fear periods. “What are the critical fear stages in puppies from 8 weeks on? Is it best to keep up their socialization during these periods or back off for a few days…

Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep29 - Teaching Puppies to Share: Dog-Dog Resource Guarding Prevention.

Feb 26, 2025 22m Transcript

This episode’s question is about preventing dog-to-dog resource guarding: “Can’t seem to find it in the video; what is the protocol to work against food aggression within the litter? We have been…

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Madcap Radio has published 55 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Courses, Education.

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Madcap Radio is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 20m.

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