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The Bitey End of the Dog

Hosted by Michael Shikashio

The Bitey End of the Dog is hosted by Michael Shikashio, CDBC, and covers dog aggression, welfare and behavior through interviews with experts. The show has 113 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 67 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Bitey End of the Dog

Engaged dog owners listening to expert welfare and behavior interviews weekly

  • Apple Podcasts shows 227 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 across 133 episodes.
  • Guests include veterinary and behavior specialists such as Dr. Ian Dunbar and Dr. Kristina Spaulding.
  • Episodes run about 67 minutes, giving sponsors room for a host-read segment.
Best forpet suppliesdog training services
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and no download data is published.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Pets85%
Education15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted expert discussion
Tone
informative, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 85 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 227 ratings, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, supported by 113 episodes, weekly cadence and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat causes aggression in dogs?How do I manage a reactive dog safely?What does modern dog welfare science recommend?
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover behavior and welfare topics such as dog bites, with no explicit content flagged.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 28 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 28 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A podcast dedicated to helping dogs with aggression issues. Michael Shikashio CDBC chats with experts from around the world on the topic of aggression in dogs!
The Bitey End of the Dog's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Bitey End of the Dog

The Bitey End of the Dog is a podcast hosted by Michael Shikashio, CDBC, focused on helping dog owners understand and address aggression. Each episode features interviews with behavior and welfare experts from around the world, covering topics such as dog bites, stress, emotional regulation and modern welfare practices. The show is described on its Buzzsprout feed and website.

The show has 113 episodes in its feed, released about every seven days, with a median episode length of roughly 67 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 227 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates: based on these ratings and the show's age, the audience is likely between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward dog owners and pet professionals. No sponsors are visible in the feed.

Brands in pet supplies and dog training services may suit this show. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, depending on audience size. Sponsors should consider the audience's focus on behavior and welfare when writing copy.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Bitey End of the Dog can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Bitey End of the Dog

How much does The Bitey End of the Dog charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the show.

What is The Bitey End of the Dog about?

The show features interviews with dog behavior and welfare experts on aggression, stress, training and humane care. It is hosted by Michael Shikashio, CDBC, and releases episodes about weekly.

How do I contact The Bitey End of the Dog about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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