Dog Edition (Dog Podcast Network)

During the COVID-19 lockdown, 1 in 5 households welcomed a new cat or dog. That’s about 23 million American homes with a new family member. You could call it a pet boom. And just like the baby boom of the post-war era or the recent millennial baby boom, it created something of an opportunity for savvy business types. Once adopted, dogs quickly establish themselves as an integral family member. Doing something special without them starts to feel … icky. Especially a little thing called “having a wedding.” As the lockdowns ended, and people started planning weddings again, they couldn’t imagine leaving their dogs out of the festivities. How could they? Their dogs were, well … family! Couples started inviting their dogs to be Best Man, Maid of Honor, Ring Bearer, and Flower Dog. Why not? Their unconditional love represents the central purpose of the marriage ceremony. Today we’re talking to the business owners who decided to support these enterprising dog lovers in their efforts to center their dogs on their Big Day. There’s the artist who crafts tuxedo harnesses suitable for walking mom and dad down the aisle. And the couple who hired their dog to be their wedding videographer. The florist who helps advise about the most dog-friendly flowers … and the ultimate dog sitter/walker company that ensures your dog appears on time for the ceremony and goes back home for the big party. This is a wedding trend we can officially get behind. Marshall Burnette – Filmmaker from Colorado YouTube Video - GoPro: Our Snowy Wedding (from our dog's perspective) Website: https://www.marshallburnette.com/ Jenny Spedding Etsy shop owner of Tuna & Bear Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tunaandbear Veronica Silghigian founder of Pawfect for You Website: https://pawfectforyou.com/ Grace Farrimond – Young Blooms Website: https://youngblooms.co.uk/ Leanne Kesler – Floral Design Institute Episode Links Wedding Trends - https://www.money.co.uk/getting-married/wedding-trends Brides.com - https://www.brides.com/gallery/50-ways-to-incorporate-your-pet-into-the-wedding Martha Stewart - https://www.marthastewart.com/7892061/dogs-in-weddings-tips Plants Poisonous to Dogs – https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/plants-poisonous-to-dogs About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who carries who, dogs or humans? It depends on where you live. Mushing Dogs in Alaska Robert Forto dreams of running his sled dogs in the Iditarod … a thousand-mile race. But it’s not as simple as training for a long race. It’s about building a pack one dog at a time and learning to mush one mile at a time. His dream takes determination, grit, athleticism, and sacrifice … including spending summers in Alaska, training with his pack. Maxine the Fluffy Corgi New Yorkers love their fast and inexpensive subway system … and the City’s dog lovers wanted to be able to take their dogs with them. So the City made a rule: dogs can ride, if they’re in a bag. The Bag Dog culture that sprang up as a result is both pragmatic and hilarious. Meet Maxine, one of the most famous and most photographed Bag Dogs … Webby-award-nominated for her subterranean backpacking sojourns. The Hydrant Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:47 Mushing Dogs in Alaska 11:22 Maxine the Fluffy Corgi 18:55 Which of Our Dogs has More Star Power?! 19:29 The Hydrant 21:51 On the Next Episode Robert Forto – Mushing Dogs in Alaska Robert began mushing in 1994 and became interested in long distance racing shortly thereafter, and plans to compete in the Iditarod before he gets too old! Robert says, “I have had many successes and disappointments in the past 19+ years but one element has remained consistent, I have always tried to do my best with what I have and have always enjoyed the special bond I have had with my dogs. It has been a privilege to share this wonderful life journey with my dogs, my team mates, my family and my friends.” Robert is recognized by his peers and has won numerous awards for the training of dogs throughout his career including dog training excellence awards, best new business award, special needs training award, fear rehabilitation award, humane dog trainer award, society education award, and nominated for aggression and behavior therapy awards many times over. Follow Robert Forto on Instagram @akdogworks And Twitter: @robertforto @teamineka @dogworksradio Website: https://robertforto.com/ Maxine the Fluffy Corgi Follow Maxine on Twitter @madmax_fluffyroad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madmaxfluffyroad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxinetheFluffyCorgi/featured Website: https://maxinethefluffycorgi.com/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Prancer the Haunter Victorian Child Dog get Adopted https://www.npr.org/2021/04/27/991376581/prancer-the-haunted-victorian-child-dog-from-viral-ad-has-been-adopted The Guards Caring for Chernobyl's Stray Dogs https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210422-the-guards-caring-for-chernobyls-abandoned-dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second installment of Dog Myths Debunked, our hosts sniff out the truth about these two common dog myths: It OK for your dog to have a little bit of chocolate Dogs eat grass because they are sick. On today’s episode, we explore the science being chocolate and grass eating in dogs. Our expert guests describe what happens to your dog experiencing chocolate toxicity, what is done to treat it, and why your dog may be eating grass. The reasons might surprise you! Episode Links Dog Chocolate Toxicity Meter by PetMD Top 10 Dog Poisons by Pet Poison Helpline Heightened risk of canine chocolate exposure at Christmas and Easter by Dr. Peter-John Noble et al. International Wolf Center Characterisation of plant eating in dogs by Dr. Karen Sueda and Dr. Benjamin Hart This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About the Guests Dr. Renee Schmid-Pet Poison Helpline, Senior Veterinary Toxicologist Dr. Karen Lynne Chieko Sueda-West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Benjamine Leslie Hart-University of California, Davis, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Peter-John Mäntylä Noble-University of Liverpool, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine Dr. Brittany Grenus-Relief Veterinarian Lori Schmidt-International Wolf Center, Wolf Curator Chapters 0:00 Introduction 10:02 What makes chocolate so toxic for dogs? 14:45 Treatment for chocolate toxicity in dogs 17:05 What happens when a dog eats chocolate? 19:27 Do dogs eat grass when they are sick? 22:08 Self-medication in animals 25:10 Do wolves eat grass when they are sick? 30:41 Outro About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say in Tinsel Town you should never work with dogs or children. Today's guests disagree. Larissa Wohl, Hallmark Channel Animal Rescue Expert Larissa Wohl may have the best job in show business: every morning she gets upstaged by adorable adoptable dogs on the Hallmark Channel morning show Home & Family. A lifetime animal rescuer, this upbeat journalist has a lot to share about the joys and challenges of fostering dogs on and off live television. Wendy Mitchell, Author of Citizen Canine: Dogs in the Movies As a film industry insider and journalist, Wendy Mitchell has a unique perspective on the business. As a self-admitted dog obsessive, she finds herself watching movies "for the dogs." Those two viewpoints meet in her book about dogs on the silver screen, where she reveals everything canine about the movie industry. You won't believe what she has dug up! Chapters: 01:39 Listener Line Answer to "What's the one invention you wish existed for your dog." 03:43 Larissa Wohl gives us a glimpse into her on and off camera life 08:11 Larissa talks about her book club 10:09 Behind the Scenes story from Larissa Wohl 12:15 Jim's Favorite Dog Movie 14:40 Author Wendy Mitchell talks Hollywood Hounds 15:45 The secret behind the terrifying car scene in the 1983 Stephen King movie, Cujo 16:34 Revelations about the most famous canine character, Lassie 17:57 Charlie Chaplin's onscreen dog, Mut, and his broken heart 18:47 Toto Tales About Larissa Wohl Larissa Wohl is a true pioneer in the pet rescue space. Through her on and off camera efforts, she's helped thousands of animals find their forever homes. Currently Larissa can be seen every day as the host of Hallmark Channel's "Adoption Ever After" initiative for the network’s morning show Home & Family. As part of the initiative, Larissa showcases two adoptable animals a day and provides weekly segments to help pet parents with various issues such as pet safety, rescue animal education and enriching your pet’s life. Larissa Wohl Book Club: https://www.larissawohl.com/book-club Hallmark Channel Adoption Ever After: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/adoption-ever-after About Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell is a contributing editor for film business magazine Screen International. She has been a staff writer and editor at Entertainment Weekly, IndieWire and Rolling Stone and has written for The Guardian, Variety, Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour and Billboard. She consults for film festivals including San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Goteborg. Wendy Mitchell: https://www.filmwendy.com/writing Watch James meditate with Amber on CNN: CNN on dog meditation with James Jacobson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some say humans learns best through story, and when you look at the history of dogs in folklore, you see plenty of evidence. One story about one single dog can influence the way humans feel about dogs – or that type of dog – for years, decades, centuries, even millenia. For thousands of years, seeing seeing a black dog was a good sign, a helpful warning from the spiritual world … or something quite sinister. Author D.S. Nelson calls forth some ancient stories so we moderns can see just how far we’ve come. Or have we? Dr. Stanley Coren pitches in with a thoroughly contemporary tale of a vicar’s wife who saw a ghostly dog figure and attributed a death to it. New folklore tales like this have impact on the daily life of millions of black dogs. Superstitious human folk are not lost to the mists of time, as folklorist Mark Norman reminds us. Of course, some folklore is positive, like the guardian dogs you find in tales throughout the centuries, and even in contemporary literature. Why, even Disney’s eternally popular Lady & The Tramp is based on a folk tale about a loyal Welsh hound. Folklorist Ceallaigh MacCath-Moran weighs in with insight about how folklore is created every day in unusual ways. For example, every episode of Dog Edition creates lore … so listen today, and every week, to find out what tall tails future humans will tell. Episode Links Folklore & Fiction podcast and website by Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran Stories From Lore podcast by DS Nelson Dawn Nelson website (aka DD Storyteller) What Do Dogs Know by Dr. Stanley Coren Gods, ghosts, and black dogs by Stanley Coren The Folklore Podcast with Mark Norman Dog Edition Episode #70: Why Are Dogs So Loyal? This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Ceallaigh MacCath-Morran Ceallaigh MacCath-Morran is a PhD candidate in the folklore department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is a published writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and recently worked with the Odyssey Theater in Ottawa to write a folklore radio play. You can find out more information at https://theotherpath.ca/ Other Guests DS Nelson (aka Dawn Nelson) is an author, storyteller and host of the Stories From Lore podcast Mark Norman is a folklore researcher and author of Black Dog Folklore. He also hosts The Folklore Podcast. Mark is currently working on a book which explores the connection between folklore and Scooby Doo! Dr Stanley Coren is Professor Emiritus from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He is the author of several books including Gods, Ghosts & Black Dogs Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Black Dogs 6:32 Black Dog Syndrome 13:52 Dogs as Guardians-Cerberus 18:29 The Loyal Hound-Gelert The Choking Doberman 23:59 What is Folklore? About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in North America, you probably know someone with a dog from Texas- they show up in shelters and rescues in all corners of the continent. It’s always heart-warming when a dog finds their forever home, but with this constant influx of Texas dogs, we got to wondering, what exactly is going on over there? The Houston area has an ever-expanding issue with their dog population; even with the tireless efforts of organizations that transport dogs to other parts of the US and Canada, there are still far too many in the Houston area to shelter. On this Episode of Dog Edition, we will hear from people who are working to turn things around for dogs in The Lone Star State. If you’d like to show your support for dogs in Texas, you can help tackle the root of the problem by making contribution to the Empty Shelter Project: https://www.theemptyshelterproject.org/donate Check out this video to see an Empty Shelter Project event in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLeUySAiCII About Mary Tipton: Mary Tipton is the Co-Founder of K-9 Angels Rescue and The Empty Shelter Project. K-9 Angels is an all-breed, non-profit 501(c)(3), canine rescue organization established in February 2012. As of December 31, 2021 K-9 Angels has rescued and rehomed over 8896 dogs and 500 cats. The Empty Shelter Project was started in 2017 by K-9 Angels Rescue. TESP is committed to decreasing the pet overpopulation problem by providing FREE spay/neuter and vaccination services to underserved neighborhoods in the greater Harris County area. TESP performs large scale events quarterly, spaying/neutering, vaccinating and microchipping 300+ owned dogs and cats in one day. Since 12/21, the TESP has spayed/neutered and vaccinated over 8000 cats and dogs – all free to their owners. Website: http://www.k-9angelsrescue.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9angelsrescuehouston/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/k9angelsrescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k9angelsrescue About Shelby Roquemore: Shelby Roquemore is a vocal member of the Houston area’s animal rescue community. She started the Houston and Harris County Animal Volunteers page in 2016 and has worked with the county to make improvements to the county animal shelter. She believes that the ultimate path forward for managing Houston’s animal population is through legislation that allows large-scale spay and neuter programs to operate with consistency on government funding. Shelby urges all members of the animal rescue community in Houston and Harris County to start speaking up where it matters most- call your representatives, attend City Council Meetings, speak at the County Commissioner’s Court, and build connections with the people who make the budget. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonandharriscountyanimalvolunteers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htxvolunteers/?hl=en About Syl Lopez and Aleisha Medley: Crewmembers with the Houston H4M Street Team. Our #1 mission is to spay/neuter owned pets to help reduce the stray overpopulation in Houston. Website: https://www.houstonhuts4mutts.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonhuts4mutts/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdBbv87e/ About Ethan Michelle Ganz My name is Ethan Michelle Ganz and I am an advocate, activist, and community organizer from Houston, Texas. I have worked with individuals, non-profits, and elected officials to advocate for the voiceless and the voices that are not being heard. We all have a part to play to make the world a better place, and I just want to do my part. Thank you for listening and caring about the dogs in Texas. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GanzForC Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/ethan_michelle_ganz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative genius Dean Koontz talks about his muse: Trixie, his Golden Retriever. Then, we follow our noses to meet some special pooches who can sniff out Coronavirus. Dean Koontz: How dogs changed my life Dean Koontz writes international suspense bestsellers by habit ... and his massive body of work is bristling with furry faces and friendly wags. Why? Koontz joins us to share how dogs -- particularly a Golden Retriever named Trixie -- inspire him. Whether a major or minor character in life or fiction, dogs teach Koontz things no human ever could. Also discussed is his long-time support for Canine Companions for Independence ... and his love for his wife, business partner, and co-author, Gerda. Sniffing out Coronavirus Dogs have 300,000,000 olfactory receptors in their noses. Is it any wonder they know what COVID-19 smells like? As the pandemic rages, some very special dogs with very sensitive snouts may be our first line of defense. Dogs are training to sniff out COVID-19 in countries around the globe. As the world adjusts to a new normal, dogs may be screening us at airports and other important locations. But what does it take to make an accurate COVID sniffer dog? And how does the science behind it work? Dean Koontz International bestselling author Dean Koontz has written more than 105 novels, a number of novellas and short stories, and has sold over 500 million copies to date. Fourteen of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. After graduating from Shippensburg State College Dean Koontz wrote nights and weekends around other jobs to launch his career as an author. With the support of his wife Gerda, Dean eventually made his mark and she eventually quit her job to run the business end of her husband’s writing career. The couple live in Southern California with their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirit of their goldens now passed, Trixie and Anna. https://www.facebook.com/deankoontzofficial/ https://twitter.com/deankoontz https://www.instagram.com/deankoontzofficial/ https://canine.org/ Anne-Lise Chaber Dr Anne-Lise Chaber co-ordinates the Australian of an international research alliance into COVID sniffer dogs, led out of the National Veterinary School in Alfort, France. She is a One Health expert at Adelaide University's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences who focuses on cross-disciplinary approach to Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health. After graduating from the Veterinary Faculty at the University of Liège in Belgium, she obtained a Master of Science from the Royal Veterinary College and the Zoological Society of London and pursued her graduate training with a PhD on disease detection and management at the wildlife-livestock-human interface with the ULg. Anne-Lise has ten years of practical experience as a field epidemiologist in England, Botswana and the United Arab Emirates. Alex Withers Alex Withers is a dog Handler and Senior Firefighter with the Metropolitan fire service South Australia and the SA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. He's working with researchers from the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 in people. The Adelaide study is part of an international research effort aimed at training COVID-19 detection dogs who could be used to screen people for coronavirus such as at airports, hospitals or quarantine facilities. https://www.instagram.com/uniofadelaide/?hl=en https://twitter.com/UniofAdelaide?s=20 https://twitter.com/UniAdelSciences?s=20 https://www.facebook.com/uniofadelaide Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Canine couture: Badgley Mischka teams up with K9Wear for first ever dog capsule collection Sensory gardens open at Greyhound rescue ‘Greysland’ 8-year-old sells prized Pokemon cards to pay for sick dog’s vet bill  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The love of a dog and the love for a dog. Both are explored in very different ways in this episode, first by a group of scientists, then by a teenage entrepreneur. Does my dog love me? Let’s just say, the answer isn’t straight forward. Research out of Austria has pondered this very question, and further, does my dog love food more than me? And while the answer is ‘sort of’, a deep analysis of a dog’s cognitive abilities reveals it still needs you — perhaps even as much as you need it. Does my dog love me? A Stitch in Time Can Save a Canine Sir Darius Brown is a teen entrepreneur with an instinct for marketing shelter dogs. His compassion for lonely seniors whose fate is dire prompted him to help them get noticed. How? Hand-sewn bowties, of course! He's helped 1,000 senior dogs dress to impress and attracted praise from Barack Obama. Listen to his story of how a simple fine motor skill exercise (sewing) launched a life of activism. Dog Lovers Live – With a Dog Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Carly Parish hosts With a Dog – which is a weekly lifestyle podcast for the modern dog parent answering those big questions around health and wellness, travel, pet care, training and so much more.  With a Dog: https://www.withadogpodcast.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withadogpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/withadogpupperazzi About Sir Daruis Brown Sir Darius Brown, the teenager with a heart of gold is a powerhouse teen entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, animal advocate and founder of Beaux & Paws. He creates handmade stylish bow ties. In 2019, Sir Darius’s created the "PAW-SOME MISSION". The goal for the mission is to ship bow ties to and visit animal shelters in all 50 states. Upon visiting the animal shelters Sir Darius will be donating his bow ties personally, assisting with adoption events, and using his platform of over 50K followers on social media to highlight adoptable pets and give them even more exposure to help them find forever homes faster. https://www.sirdariusbrown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, do dogs understand time and what is behind their internal clock? Then we take time out to celebrate the canine stars of the big screen with author and film journalist Wendy Mitchell. Can dogs tell the time? If you ever get the feeling your dog knows what time it is, you’re not alone. But without telling the time in the literal sense, how do they seemingly know when it’s time to eat, time to sleep or time to play fetch? The answer isn’t straight forward, in fact there’s more than one reason at play. We take a look at this phenomenon and some of the factors that could have you believing your dog is secretly wearing a watch. Do dogs have a concept of time? Dogs that know when their owners are coming home Wendy Mitchell, Author of Citizen Canine: Dogs in the Movies As a film industry insider and journalist, Wendy Mitchell has a unique perspective on the business. As a self-admitted dog obsessive, she finds herself watching movies "for the dogs." Those two viewpoints meet in her book about dogs on the silver screen, where she reveals everything canine about the movie industry. You won't believe what she has dug up! Dog Lovers Live – Katie Berlin, The Vet Reset Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Katie Berlin hosts the podcast The Vet Reset, a place where veterinary professionals can talk about physical health, exercise, nutrition and wellness and how those factors have helped them in their journey through veterinary medicine. The Vet Reset About Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell is a contributing editor for film business magazine Screen International. She has been a staff writer and editor at Entertainment Weekly, IndieWire and Rolling Stone and has written for The Guardian, Variety, Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour and Billboard. She consults for film festivals including San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Goteborg. About Wendy Mitchell About Katie Berlin  Katie is an associate veterinarian in central Pennsylvania. She’s also a book nerd, a writer, a marathoner, a certified personal trainer, a consumer of many snacks, and a horse crazy girl in withdrawal. Through her own battle with burnout, she developed a passion for the role physical wellness plays in mental health and happiness. Her goal with The Vet Reset is to be a resource for other vet professionals to find encouragement, community, personalized and practical advice, and a hefty dose of inspiration to find their way to their healthiest and happiest selves.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevetreset Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevetreset/ Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vet-reset/id1541661967 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs have shown consideration for our feelings over thousands of years. Have we reciprocated? The UK is, when it comes to legal matters … and an art museum in NYC is when it comes to art.   Dogs Get Legal Rights in the UK Be warned, Cruella! Rates of illegal puppy theft and smuggling. skyrocketed in the last year, and the UK is cracking down. New animal welfare plans are in place ... lawmakers must now consider the wellbeing of dogs and other animals when making laws. AKC Museum of the Dog Pam visits the high-tech fine art museum, the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City. Recently relocated to 101 Park Avenue, this super-swank spot is the Louvre of dog art. Their collection preserves important art featuring dogs as subjects ... not just for their beauty, but for their ability to show breed evolution over the years. There's a bouncy virtual dog named Molly, interactive exhibits, and rotating special collections. You can even find out what breed of dog you most resemble. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Dogs Get Legal Rights in the UK 10:16 AKC Museum of the Dog 18:57 The Hydrant 24:14 On the Next Episode CLAIRE BASS Animal welfare is not just a professional crusade for Executive Director of Humane Society International UK, Claire Bass, it is very personal. Her dog Henry, a Golden Retriever mix, started life in a dog meat farm in South Korea, before she rescued him and brought him home to London. Henry is her daily reminder of the change organisations like hers can make for all animals. In her role with HSI/UK she leads strategic planning for the organisation’s national campaigns, works with colleagues overseas on priority campaigns, like the dog meat trade and street dog welfare and manages the donor and supporter care team and oversees staff fundraising in the UK. She also chairs the Animal Welfare Strategy Group and is a lead author and strategist on a joint campaign to government on animal rights post Brexit. t: @sea_l_bass t: @HSIGlobal ln: linkedin.com/in/claire-bass-31656612 f: https://www.facebook.com/hsiglobal DAVID BOWLES As head of public affairs for the RSPCA UK, David Bowles is passionate about representing the oldest and largest animal organisation in the UK which has been at the centre of changing peoples' attitudes to animals and improving animal standards for nearly 200 years. David has worked with the RSPCA for more than 25 years and is also on the Board of the Association of Cat and Dog Homes and the Canine and Feline Scientific Group, the UK government's policy advisors on cat and dog issues. He’s a lover and defender of all animals, but especially his cat, who he openly admits tells him what to do and he obeys. t: @RSPCA_official t: @DavidBowles21 f: https://www.facebook.com/RSPCA ln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bowles-716b8119/?originalSubdomain=uk ALAN FAUSEL, Executive Director & CEO AKC Museum of the Dog Alan Fausel brings with him over 30 years of art-world experience as a scholar, curator, and appraiser. His curatorial career began at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in the department of European Sculpture and Decorative Art. He was then appointed curator of the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh. He has been with the auction houses Butterfields in San Francisco and Doyle and Bonhams in New York since 1990. Mr. Fausel has been a regular on the paintings table of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW since the series' first season in 1997. He taught at New York University in the Graduate School of Arts Education from 1999-2017. He is a frequent lecturer to groups including the Appraiser's Association of America. https://museumofthedog.org/ Molly Behind-the-Scenes Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Grant’s Whiskey Is it Okay to Hug Your Dog? Sally the Civil War Dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Dog Edition – Hound Headlines we look at the following news stories Britain’s Ugliest Dog has been crowned. Four-year-old Peggy, believed to be a Pug and Chinese Crested cross (a ‘Pugese’) The competition was organized by a printing company. Peggy won a pamper session at a pet salon. Salon manager Sam Burton said: "I think she's really cute in her own way." Which dog has the strongest bite? Some scientists did a study a few years ago and it’s resurfaced in the news this week. The top three were as follows: (1) The Kangal has the strongest bite of any breed of dog – an impressive 743 psi. This makes them particularly good at guarding livestock from predators in their native Turkey (2) The Dogue de Bordeaux has a fearsome bite strength of 556 psi - although this breed is notoriously so lazy they are unlikely to often use it. (3) The Mastiff's impressive 552 psi bite has been used to great effect over the years in everything from guarding villages to hunting wolves. Oodie for dogs! The Oodie has just launched its popular sherpa fleece hoodie for dogs! It’s available in pink, blue and white and made from their famous super-soft, ultra-warm Sherpa fleece just like their famous Oodie wearable blankets. Dogs (and their owners) have to use the service entrance in New York NY Times has an article about how tenants of some apartments in New York never see the grand lobbies and elevators they pay for because if they come and go with their pet they have to use the service elevator and doors Is this fair? What about residents with allergies in lifts where hair may linger in carpets? Two dogs who ate things they shouldn’t have Luna is in a rescue shelter in Ireland and ate a tin of dog food, including the tin. The vets bill was £1200 A Labrador ate a £600 electricity voucher/coupon before her owner could redeem it, luckily the QR code was the only important part of the letter and that bit was intact so could be scanned Vet in the UK who has taken in 10 dogs because their owners wanted them euthanized A vet called Sharon Williams has taken to rescuing healthy dogs that were going to be put down. Currently has 20 dogs, 17 horses, nine cockerels and two cats who were all unwanted. Many are young animals with behavior problems caused by lack of discipline or exercise or both Episode Links https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-64502566 https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-with-big-bites-these-are-the-11-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-have-the-most-powerful-bites-including-the-mighty-german-shepherd-3719270 https://www.hellomagazine.com/shopping/20230203163444/oodie-for-dogs/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/realestate/dogs-service-elevator-nyc.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11710481/Mothers-shock-beloved-pet-dog-eats-600-electricity-voucher-nips-room.html https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/life-death-choice-struggling-dog-26145007 https://inews.co.uk/news/vet-20-dogs-put-to-sleep-2109858 About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know, a dog could detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water – that’s two Olympic-size swimming pools! With that kind of superpower, it is no wonder we rely on them to keep us safe every day in ways you may not even realise. Why is your dog’s nose a superpower? With up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans and a sense of smell that is about 100,000 times more sensitive than us, there is no doubt a dog’s nose is a superpower. But why? Evolutionarily a dog’s sense of smell helps them find a mate, locate their puppies, food, and avoid predators. But for decades they have also been helping to save human lives by putting their noses on the line all in the name of duty. From detecting danger to diseases to a new frontier, which we will explore, dogs are helping to keep humans safe and save lives, all in a days’ work. Journey through this episode as we uncover the intricate make up and incredible reasons a dog holds such power on the tip of its snout. About Frank Romano, Golden Gate K9 Detector Dog School Frank Romano is a retired K9 Officer/Departmental and a K9 Trainer/CEO-Master Trainer at Golden Gate K9 which specializes in the training and maintenance of Police Service Dogs, Detection Dogs, and Personal Protection Dogs. He also trains family dogs for pet owners, Detection Dogs for businesses and as a team sport for fun. He is also owner operator of Dogfather K9 Connections, a 17 Acre Dog Ranch which contains a 35 commercial dog kennels, 8 large exercise/ break areas, multiple training fields/sites, a swimming pond, private dog park, pet taxi, and grooming salon. Golden Gate K9 http://www.goldengatek9.com/index.html Dogfather K9 Connections http://www.dogfatherk9connections.com/about.html LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-romano-20b3654b/ About Ryan Llera, Veterinarian Dr Ryan Llera is a small animal veterinarian in Kingston, Ontario. Originally from Florida, he married a Canadian who is also a vet, and they have a daughter. They share their home with an English Springer Spaniel and Australian Shepherd mix (who are both into competitive scent detection), 2 cats, 1 rabbit, and 1 horse. He has a primary interest in endocrinology (diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.), dentistry, and especially surgery (including non-routine procedures). Blog https://drryanllera.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrRyanLlera Twitter https://twitter.com/DrRyanLlera Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drryanllera/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about gender, dogs, and how we humans may be telling on ourselves. Also, laws about dogs: the great, the bad, and the very weird. And finally, dogs who hold world records any canine would be proud of. Episode Links https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/stop-misgendering-my-dog/  https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1158935096/florida-bill-dogs-car-window-cat-declawing https://www.taylorscornstores.com/the-strangest-animal-laws-from-around-the-world/#:~:text=It's%20illegal%20to%20tie%20a,for%20the%20purpose%20of%20hairdressing.&text=Dogs%20in%20Little%20Rock%20are%20banned%20from%20barking%20after%206pm.&text=You%20can't%20whistle%20to,bird%20in%20Berkley%20before%207am.&text=It's%20illegal%20to%20educate%20a%20dog%20in%20Hartford. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/2/dog-with-a-tongue-lengthier-than-a-popsicle-stick-confirmed-as-longest-736653 https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/showcase/animals/dogs 10 DOGS That Won A GUINNESS RECORD About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know your dog understands A LOT of what you’re saying. But what if they had a way to respond to you using words? On this episode of Dog Edition, we are taking a look at the “talking” buttons that are being used to assist and enhance peoples’ communication with their dogs! This trend took the internet by storm in 2019, and has made many of us rethink our preconceived notions about the limitations on our ability to understand our dogs’ internal worlds. We will be hearing some amazing stories of people whose relationships with their dogs have been transformed by using these buttons, we will take a look at this trend through a scientific lens, and we will hear from the entrepreneur who has pioneered this new frontier with cutting-edge technology and a passion bringing enrichment to the lives of our animal friends. About Leo Trottier: Leo Trottier is a unique blend of cognitive scientist, software engineer, product designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of CleverPet, a startup that uses smart hardware to teach pets automatically through advanced cognitive and behavioral science techniques. Leo is an alumnus of San Diego's EvoNexus and the Qualcomm Robotics Accelerator (powered by Techstars). He has a degree in cognitive science and A.I. program at the University of Toronto and started CleverPet while a Ph.D. candidate at UC San Diego. Before CleverPet, Leo ran Scholarpedia, Wikipedia’s academic equivalent, where he worked with Nobel Laureates to "wikify scholarly canons. Website: https://fluent.pet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluentpet/ https://www.instagram.com/trottier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trottiest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leo.trottier, https://www.facebook.com/FluentPet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leotrottier/ About Michelle Pierce: My name is Michelle and I have been teaching my learner, Lexi since February 2021. A little about me and how we got started, I struggle with chronic illness, and I was looking for an outlet to pour my energy into as a distraction from pain. I watched @Whataboutbunny on TikTok and decided to try it for myself. I went in with zero expectations. Now, about a year later, I have a new and closer bond with Lexi and a whole community of fellow animal lover who are following our journey! Thanks for following along. Website: https://chelleandlexihusky.wordpress.com/ Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/chellelexihusky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawaCxu7jXJINcSPkx1PnFg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chelleandlexihusky?lang=en About Zachary Silver: Zachary Silver's research explores how dogs and other canid species use observed behavior to socially evaluate humans along several dimensions invluding morality, competence, and social rank. Zachary is also interested in the effects of formal training on sociocognitive development Website: https://doglab.yale.edu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachary_silver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do dogs help humans or do humans help dogs? Well actually it is both when you are talking tech. Enter robot guide dogs for people with visual impairments and Tesla’s Dog Mode for temperature regulated pups in parked cars. Robot Guide Dogs for the Blind A blindfolded researcher gripping a leash, is led by a guide dog through a maze of obstacles. The guide dog pauses, readjusts, then pulls on the leash to guide the person to safety. But this is no ordinary guide dog. This is a robot guide dog and one that may eventually become another mobility aid for people who are blind or visually impaired. How Tesla got its Dog Mode It was the simplest of questions, answered by the simplest of answers. Yes. That was the response when Josh Atchley tweeted Elon Musk looking for a way to safely leave his dog in the car, without sparking concerns from well-meaning passers-by. The story behind this exchange is no more relevant than now, as parts of the US swelter through summer and humans and dogs stay safe during heatwaves and record high temperatures. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Christine Benninger Christine Benninger is President and CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind. She joined in 2014 and brought a wealth of non-profit and for-profit experience to her role havin previously spent 17 years leading the Humane Society Silicon Valley. Guide Dogs for the Blind is the largest guide dog school in North America with more than 15,000 guide teams graduating from GDB since it was founded in 1942. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors and volunteers, GDB prepares highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. FB: @guidedogsfortheblind, IG/TW: @gdb_official, URL: guidedogs.com Zhongyu Li Zhongyu Li is PhD Student studying robotics at The University of California, Berkeley. He leads the project team which has modified a quadrupedal robot from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology into a robot guide dog. TW: @ZhongyuLi4, TW: @UCBerkeley Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant “I’m home!” Dogs rings doorbell after missing for hours Digby the amazing therapy dog helps woman on bridge The role of specialty dogs at Florida’s building collapse site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, we travel through the heart of Europe, crossing borders and winning hearts. This extraordinary narrative podcast segment is the first winner of our 101 Dog Stories Contest. Crossing international borders with your dog has always been complicated. But after Brexit, travel between the United Kingdom and the European Union became much more difficult. We explore some of those changes, including the difference between pet passports and animal health certificates. Our hosts also share their experiences crossing borders with dogs. James Jacobson tells how he helped changed rabies quarantine laws in Hawaii for his dog Maui, and Clare Mansel shares her dream of taking the Queen Mary 2 to London with her dog Maple on board. European Union pet travel requirements: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/animal-plant/index_en.htm United Kingdom pet travel requirements: https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland 101 Dog Stories Contest At Dog Podcast Network, we are searching for 101 dog tales to share with our listeners. Enter our 101 Dog Stories contest by submitting an audio package for a chance to win $100 and a grand prize of $5,000! The contest is open to anyone around the world! We are looking for news, in-depth reports, and interviews about anything dog-related. Learn more at 101 Dog Stories Contest. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries dogs have been regarded as (hu)man’s best friend; but for many of us, sharing our lives with dogs is more than a preferred lifestyle. You may have felt it before– the sense that your dog has a massively positive impact on your overall well-being. Well, you’re not alone! There is a reason why dogs are used professionally in a therapeutic setting. Dogs are natural-born healers, capable of providing the most primal form of comfort, and helping people process trauma. If you look closely, your dog may even present you with opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. In this episode we hear from two very different people who have witnessed the incredible healing power of dogs, and discuss the ways in which dogs can have a profound positive impact on our mental health. About Karen Storey: Karen Storey grew up in Brighton, Michigan and has been a teacher in the Brighton Area School District for the last 17 years. Karen and her family are very much engrained in the local community; her husband Scott works for Brighton Area Schools as a Behavioral Management Specialist, and their four boys all attend Brighton schools. Karen’s unique gift of looking outside the box to find solutions and support for students, staff and the community is what led her to found the nation's first school district-owned therapy dog program. Website: https://baspackofdogs.weebly.com/ About Ward Serrill: Ward’s first feature-length film, The Heart of the Game, shot over seven years, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2005 and was released nationally by Miramax Films in 2006. The film won high praise across the country from the likes of Jay Leno, Ebert and Roeper (“an Oscar level piece of work”), People Magazine, USA Today, O Magazine, Rolling Stone, and others. He has created more than 90 writings and short films including Building One House with Robert Redford, and Wild America with Sissy Spacek. Ward’s new memoir, To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody depicts a heartfelt coming of age story about a dog as co-pilot into self-discovery. “From a remote cabin in the rugged rainforest of the Alaskan wilderness, where the untamed landscape tumbles into the ocean, a remarkable yellow Labrador retriever named Woody helped an exile from corporate America seek a fierce freedom.” Websites: https://wardserrill.com/ https://woodycreekpictures.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog breeding can be a highly controversial topic. Why bring more puppies into the world when there are still dogs needing homes in shelters? In today’s episode, we explore that perception with some thoughtful input from two of our expert guests. A lot goes into the process of becoming a responsible dog breeder: What costs are involved? How do you actually “breed” dogs? What breed should you choose? How do you even get started? We hear from one breeder in Canada who went all the way to Brazil to find exactly what she was looking for to start her line of dogs. And did you know that some dogs require artificial insemination? Do you know how much that COSTS? Once mom is through labor and the so cute pups arrive, the intensive labor for humans is just beginning. Raising them is a hands-on endeavor, and then playing lifelong matchmaker for the little darlings is not as easy as you might thing. Everyone wants a cute puppy, but who will be a great match, and who will give up on your sweet little ball of fluff and send them back to your loving arms? If you’re thinking it’s all worth it because they make a lot of money, you might be sobered by the financial reality check our guests share. To lighten the mood, we end with a jolly tale of a Christmas birth. Episode Links Pupstarts Breeders Rebecca Walters online training resource for breeders (UK based) Canine Reproduction and Neonatology by Marthina L Greer - literally the bible of breeding, everything you need to know Puppy Culture Resource for raising well-rounded puppies Avidog Resource for puppy raising, a little higher-octane than Puppy Culture (the Avidog system is used extensively by performance/working dog breeders) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Started as a hip dysplasia registry. You can submit your dog's hip x-rays to them, and they grade them for hip dysplasia, the positive ratings are good and ex fair, good, and excellent. Guests Beverley Cuddy is the editor of Dogs Today magazine and a campaigner for responsible breeding Tiff Murray is a Golden Retriever breeder at Maplehill Kennels near Ottawa in Canada Rebecca Walters runs Pupstarts Breeders Kate Eldredge Basedow LVT breeds Belgian Tervuren www.coyoteruntervuren.com Vicky Rutherford breeds labrador retrievers at Nook On Lyne Labradors in Cumbria, UK Vanessa Waddon is the founder of Hope Rescue in Llanharan in Wales About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show is our Christmas celebration! We are sharing the story of Jenine Stanley who was born legally blind and spent much of her life believing she did not need a guide dog. Everything changed when she moved to the city. Finding she needed help navigating the busy streets and noisy atmosphere, she found her first guide dog. While it may not have been love at first sight, it was love at first “feel.” Jenine now works to help others receive the love and assistance that only a service dog can give. To celebrate her beloved dogs, Jenine writes a new Christmas poem every year. In this special episode, we perform her version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Grab a cup of cocoa and snuggle up with your pup, because it’s about to get real cozy! Episode Links Stewart the Hotel Dog | Dog Edition #59 Stewart’s career change, from service dog to hotel greeter This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:01 Jenine Stanley  7:02 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 15:28 Outro About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs have been painted, sculpted, photographed and made into memes and art depicting our furry best friends are celebrated on screens big and small and given pride of place in galleries, museums and homes. So what is behind this fascination that humans have with immortalizing dogs in art? Why do we immortalize dogs in art? The earliest depictions of dogs are believed to be 9,000 years ago carved into a cliff in what is now Saudi Arabia. Through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance to the modern day, humans across the globe have immortalized dogs in art across changing mediums and media and in all shapes and sizes. The hundreds of thousands of pieces that sit in galleries, museums and homes are a testament to our ongoing love and adoration of dogs, but they also tell a story, the evolution of our relationship with them and how that, and they, have changed over the years. In this episode, we journey through the ages and retrace the paw-steps of dogs of a bygone era. We explore how they have been immortalized, the stories those pieces tell, and their place in art history and in society today as a reminder of the importance humanity places on our best friends. About Alan Fausel, AKC Museum of the Dog Alan Fausel is CEO and Executive Director of the AKC Museum of the Dog. He has more than 30 years of art-world experience as a scholar, curator, and appraiser. His curatorial career began at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in the department of European Sculpture and Decorative Art. He was then appointed curator of the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh. He has been with the auction houses Butterfields in San Francisco and Doyle and Bonhams in New York since 1990. Mr Fausel has been a regular on the paintings table of Antiques Roadshow since the series' first season in 1997. He taught at New York University in the Graduate School of Arts Education from 1999-2017. He is a frequent lecturer to groups including the Appraiser's Association of America. AKC Museum of the Dog https://museumofthedog.org/ Antiques Roadshow https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisers/alan-fausel/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-fausel-590b699a/ About Erika Bleiberg, pet artist #journalismmatters Erika Bleiberg is a pet artist who started the #journalismmatters series on Twitter, painting the pets of journalists. She is also a public relations specialist and strategic communications professional with a keen ability to synthesize complex content into a compelling and engaging message. She develops and implements internal and external narrative and branded content with a specialty in social media to effectively deliver messages to target audiences, cultivate engagement and assist organizations in achieving their goals and objectives. Twitter https://twitter.com/erikableiberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ebleiberg/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paintingpetsEB LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikableiberg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs appear onscreen in some of the most beloved films and TV shows of all time. But what happens behind the scenes to make the magic? When a dog barks or attacks a bad guy on camera, it looks totally natural, right? It isn’t. Dogs need intense training to learn how to “act” on camera. Today’s guests, Sarah Clifford, Lindsay Hill and Mary Cummings, take us through a dog actor’s day. Training involves long hours of work, repetition, and most of all, ingenuity on behalf of the trainer. We also hear firsthand accounts of keeping dogs safe on set and some unconventional ways of breaking into the business. About Sarah Clifford Sarah Clifford is the owner and coordinator of Animal Savvy, a top-rated animal rental company for film and TV. She has notably trained dogs for roles in The Old Man, The Artist, Think Like a Dog, and dozens more. About Lindsay Hill Lindsay Hill is the official Pet Wrangler for Chewy’s promotional video and photo content. She also trains dogs for agility and other competitive events. About Mary Cummings Mary Cummings is the owner of Stone Meadow Kennel and longtime Hollywood dog trainer. Since the early 90’s, Mary has trained dogs for commercials, photoshoots, and film, with highlights including a viral Saturday Night Live sketch and John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place 2. Other Show Links: “No Animals Were Harmed official website” Hero Dog Press Conference SNL Skit About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our holiday gift special! We've sniffed out everything DOGGONE PAWESOME for dogs (and dog lovers) this year … and we're giving them ALL away! We’ve been digging around all year to find our favorites. We’ve tested and tried and we've got opinions up the wazoo. Whether your budget is $10 or $150, we’ve got something for you to consider. Want to finally take that perfect selfie with your dog? Or get a designer bag for under $20? Finally know if your dog’s ears are spaniel or retriever? This is the show for you! Want to get ALL the gifts? You can, by entering our giveaway! If your name is drawn, you will get ALL the items featured in the episode! For contest rules and entry, click here. Featured Gifts Pooch Selfie ($9.99) Zoo Snoods Reindeer Costume ($24.99) Zoo Snoods Store (options available under $20.00) Haute Diggity Dog Store -Chewy Vuitton ($13.99) -Starbarks Frenchie Roast ($18.99) -Grrrona ($18.99) -Lick Croix ($14.92) AquaPaw ($24.95) AquaPaw Lick Mat ($10.95) AquaPaw Equine ($34.84) Embark Dog DNA Test Kit ($139.00) Episode Links For contest rules and entry, click here DE-EP061 Dog Myths Debunked – Colorblind Dogs Pooch Selfie on Shark Tank Aqua Paw on Shark Tank 10 Things to Do to Help Your Dog’s Storm Anxiety This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Maremma guardian dog has been guarding livestock for centuries in the Old World ... and now protects Little Penguins on an Australian island. And as America prepares for the 245th Fourth of July celebration, we should also prepare our dogs. The Penguin Protectors The Little Penguin is the tiniest of flightless swimmers ... just a foot tall, and a beautiful fairy blue. On Middle Island, just off the coast of Australia, the local foxes terrorize the teensy birds during breeding season ... at least, they used to. From an original colony of 502 birds, by 2005 there were only 10 Little Penguins left on the island. A clever chicken farmer suggested using Maremma sheepdogs to guard the birds -- and it worked. Within a few years, the colony was growing in number in the watchful care of the large white Italian dogs. The program is so successful that they are now thinking of using it to protect bandicoots. This Old World breed has a long history of guarding flocks and loving work. No wonder we turn to them now as the perfect symbol of awareness and conservation. Tips for Dogs & Fireworks Humans have celebrated military victories with fireworks for centuries. Meanwhile, the whistles and bangs and blinding technicolor pyrotechnics have driven dogs nuts. They don't experience fun ... they suffer, and too often, run scared. The number of dogs who go missing zooms higher on occasions marked by fireworks. This weekend is the Fourth of July in the United States, and dogs will have to tolerate the intolerable. How can we help them? We talk to folks with firsthand knowledge about how to help dogs handle the "celebration." The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Pam’s Doggie Dilemma Part 2 2:45 The Penguin Protectors 13:59 Tips for dogs & fireworks 24:04 The Hydrant 27:17 Next Time on Dog Edition The Penguin Protectors Linda Van Bommel is a livestock guardian dog expert from the University of Tasmania in Australia. She is a wildlife ecologist, primarily interested in wildlife conservation and non-lethal predator management. Patricia Corbett is the Middle Island Maremma Project coordinator. She teaches about marine ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, and human impacts on the marine environment at Deakin University in Australia. The Middle Island Maremma Project began in 2006 when fox predation resulted in a sharp decline in the size of the colony of Little Penguins on Middle Island. The large white sheepdogs were first trained to protect the penguins some years ago, in a world first trial. Two of the dogs have been credited with saving the endangered colony, bringing it back from the brink. Middle Island Conservation Project: http://www.warrnamboolpenguins.com.au Dogs & Fireworks As the owner and primary clinician for the Animal Behavior Clinic, Dr. Christopher Pacel combines learning theory, medical training, and experience along with compassion and effective communication to create a balanced treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. Dr. Pachel’s methodology emphasizes the importance of the human animal bond and the role that companion animals play in the lives of their families. Animal Behavior Clinic Animal Behavior Clinic on Facebook Kristina Crowley is a podcaster and blogger at WagWoofLove. She brings her countless experiences and knowledge over many years of being a pet owner and sitter to help her audiences. Kristina Crowley, Wag Woof Love Facebook Twitter Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Bark Boards: Billboards for Dogs Aika the Samoyed rescued after weeks on arctic ice fields in northern Russia Champ Biden Crosses the Rainbow Bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do dogs know if a human is trying to deceive them and how do they react? Also, behind the scenes of a tearjerker of a dog movie, The Art of Racing in the Rain. Can your dog tell if you lie to them? Dogs as lie detectors – who’d have thought it? Humans and dogs may have different genetics, but they may be more similar than we think in how they perceive deception. A recent study shows dogs, unlike children, will literally ignore people who are lying. And that means there is no fooling our four-legged friends. Dogs will ignore you if they think you’re lying Mark Bomback, Screenwriter, The Art of Racing in the Rain Screenwriter Mark Bomback translated the book The Art of Racing in the Rain to the big screen. How'd he take Garth Stein's bestselling novel and make our eyes all red and puffy? He explains his methods ... and also introduces us to the exceptional Mongolian dog breed called Bankhar. Dog Lovers Live – Lisa Spector, My Zen Pet Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Lisa Spector’s podcast My Zen Pet is the first podcast with music for pets (and working dogs) and their people, one where she encourages pets and owners to cuddle up on the sofa where you can listen together. My Zen Pet Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode 1:28 Do dogs know if you like to them? 7:47 Mark Bomback: The art of racing in the rain 17:05 Dog Lovers Live – Lisa Spector, The Zen Pet 23.30 On the Next Episode About Mark Bomback In 1994 Mark Bomback got his first job: as an assistant for Eagles' guitarist Glenn Frey. He held that job for a year before going on to become a screenwriter. His first credited screenplay was The Night Caller (1998). He has since gone on to co-write the scripts for numerous blockbuster films, including Live Free or Die Hard (2007), The Wolverine (2013) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). He's also done uncredited rewrites on several other high-profile films, such as Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Logan (2017) and The Mummy (2017.) His most recent project is the crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob produced by Apple TV+ The Art of Racing in the Rain on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478839/ About Lisa Spector  In 2017, after 10 years of creating music to relieve pet anxiety, NPR called Lisa Spector The Pet Calming Maestro. While she says she didn’t graduate from Juilliard to perform for dogs and cats, it warms her heart and feeds her soul to use her music talents to help improve the lives of our beloved pets. As co-founder of Through a Dog’s Ear (now iCalmPet) and the pianist on the music series, Lisa has appeared on the CBS Early Show, NPR, and CBS Australia. She’s the only classical pianist to reach Billboard’s Classical Top 20 Chart with pet music. Her piano playing is currently soothing anxiety in dogs in over 1,500 shelters and rescue organizations worldwide. The “Music in Shelters” program was inspired by her volunteer work with Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in The San Francisco Bay Area.  Instagram: @My_Zen_Pet  @LisaSpectorPiano Facebook:    My Zen Pet    LisaSpectorPianist Podcast Website: MyZenPet.com/podcast Lisa Spector's Website: LisaSpector.com Clubhouse: @lisaspector YouTube: LisaSpector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emotional, physical and mental toll that comes with hoarding dogs for both rescuers and ‘animal collectors’ is immense, but little is known about the complexities of the issue. Also, when it comes to pain sensitivity in dogs, are all breeds created equal? Hollywood Pet Hotel turns Rescue Retreat Animal hoarding is a complex problem encompassing public health, mental health, and animal cruelty. Words like unimaginable and disgusting may come to mind at the thought, while the people who hoard animals are often dismissed as incompetent and cruel. While little is understood about this issue, many are doing their bit to save the many dogs being hoarded across the globe. Among them is Melissa Bacelar, who transitioned her Luxury Dog Hotel Business to meet the need of large-scale rescues during the pandemic. Pain sensitivity: Are all breeds created equal? Is a Bulldog tougher than a Maltese when it comes to pain or is that just how we perceive them? That is the big question being tackled by a dream team of veterinary minds at North Caroline State University. They are investigating whether all dog breeds are created equal when it comes to pain sensitivity. While there is data to show dog owners and veterinarians believe there are differences, there are not any confirmed biological reasons for it. But the findings of this research could have ramifications for how vets potentially recognise and treat pain in our furry best friends and how dog lovers interact with different breeds.  The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Melissa Bacelar Wagmor Pets is a non-profit international dog rescue devoted to helping solve the issue of dogs experiencing homelessness. It is committed to preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals with an overall aim is to reduce animal suffering and increase animal wellbeing. The work to rehome dogs to responsible and caring homes where they can thrive and live happy lives, was founded by Melissa Bacelar, celebrity pet matchmaker and dog expert. During the pandemic, from March 2020 to today, Wagmor Pets has rescued more than 2,800 dogs. https://www.wagmorpets.org/ https://www.instagram.com/wagmorpets/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Wagmorpets/ Margaret Gruen Dr Margaret Gruen is Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at North Carolina State University and is the overseeing the research project in pain sensitivity. Dr Gruen is an experienced veterinary behavioralist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She is skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Science, Public Speaking, and Animal Welfare. Dr Gruen completed her veterinary degree at the University of Illinois and went to North Carolina State University for an internship followed by a residency in veterinary behavior. She completed a Masters in Veterinary Public Health and became a board-certified veterinary behavioralist. After spending a couple of years at Duke University, where she co-directed the Canine Cognition Center, Dr Gruen returned to NCSU to head up more research in the space. https://twitter.com/ncstate https://www.instagram.com/ncstate/ https://www.facebook.com/ncstate https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-gruen-45049b58/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Building a DIY office chair for you and your pooch to share Mother-daughter rescue dogs: same canal, 24 years apart Teen protects family dogs, while Mama bear protects her cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love dogs as much as we do, paws what you’re doing, leash up your pup, and let’s take a walk together with Dog Edition. Every episode, we'll bring you stories about history, science and politics...true crime, pop culture, and current events, with dogs at the heart of them all. We'll speak with thought leaders, newsmakers, and even some celebrities, telling the tales that inspire, intrigue, and make you want to take another lap around the block to hear more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it is an unusual friendship between a bird and a dog, or a rescue family of pups reunited a long way away from where they were separated, today’s episode is all about animal relationships and family bonds. Interspecies friendship: Molly and Peggy It’s the adorable story of an adopted rescue English Staffy and an abandoned magpie who have become the unlikeliest of friends. Peggy and Molly are inseparable. They play together, snuggle together and even sunbake together. Peggy and Molly's Instagram Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Dog, real life Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Story Marvin, Murry, and Leo – A Rescue Family When New Yorker, Tara Derington adopted a rescue dog she named Leo from a Texas shelter, she didn’t know her new pup’s dad had also been adopted into the same zip code – until a fateful walk around the block brought them back together. But there’s more! Leo had a brother and he, too, ended up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This reunion story is so cute, it could have come from the mind of New York screenwriting queen, Nora Ephron. Dog Lovers Live – Katya Lidsky, The Animal That Changed You Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Katya Lidsky is host of the podcast The Animal That Changed You, and each show guests share with her about what their lives were like before and after they met the animal that changed them, and how that pivotal relationship helped shape who they are to this day.   My Zen Pet About Tara Derington Tara Derington is the Director of Digital Publishing at Thrive Global and a passionate dog person. She adopted her rescue dog, Leo, from Dr. Dolittle’s Rescue Ranch in Mcallen, TX. https://drdolittlesrescue.wixsite.com/dolittlesrescueranch About Katya Lidsky  Katya Kidsky is a writer, podcaster, and animal person. She describes herself as an overall dog nut, who volunteers at animal shelters, fosters dogs, trains dogs, and is a friend to animals in this world. She has written for TV and sold TV pilots, and also written books, as well as for The Mighty, Austin Humane Society, The Bark, Adopt-a-Pet.com, Together Magazine, Rover.com, Our Hen House, and Girlie Girl Army. Her one-woman show, I’m Sorry, which she wrote and performed, was accepted into the New York Fringe Festival and enjoyed 2 years of sold-out audiences in LA and NYC. She also runs Pesky Moon Entertainment in Austin with her husband. Katya Lidsky website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us think dogs are loyal to us humans because we provide them with creature comforts: food, shelter, belly rubs. But that’s not the full story. Loyalty is deeply ingrained into canine DNA. Close bonds with humans were a crucial part of their evolution from wolves, and it’s one of the most prevalent features of dogs today. In this episode, guests Dr. James Serpell, Professor Anne Burrows, and Amanda Matoske shed light on the science behind dog loyalty. Spoiler alert: when a human gazes into a dog’s eyes, and the dog gazes back, both species release the same hormone: oxytocin. That’s the “cuddle hormone” or “love hormone” that forms deep bonds! James and Clare also share stories of two of history’s most loyal dogs, Fido and Hachiko. About James Serpell James Serpell is professor Emeritus of Ethics and Animal Welfare at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He does research in anthrozoology and specializes in the behavior and welfare of companion animals. About Anne Burrows Anne Burrows is a biological anthropologist and professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She is an expert on the unique relationship between humans and dogs and regularly teaches a course on this subject. About Amanda Matoske Amanda Matsoke is a professional dog trainer whose work carries on the legacy of the late, great Kevin Behan, world-renowned dog trainer and best-selling author. Other Show Links: https://naturaldogtraining.com/ About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans sang before we created language, some linguists say. Is our first language the best way to communicate with dogs? Can Music Calm an Anxious Dog? Babies who fuss and cry all night are not resting well ... and neither are their parents. Heartbeat Lullabies, a hit recording from hit music producer Terry Woodford, helped. Everyone from NICU nurses to parents sent gratitude ... and then the Honolulu Zoo, animal shelters, and exhausted dog moms. Turns out, what works for babies works for animals, too. Joshua Leeds, music producer and bio-acoustics expert, joins us to explain why. Surviving the Loss of Three Dogs in A Year They say bad things happen in threes, and the year 2020 amplified that by about twenty bajillion. For Lori Levine and her family, the losses last year were in part canine: three family dogs died. Lori joins us to explain how her own history with grieving -- and a special Warren Zevon song -- helped her to cope. If you wonder how you will face your dog's death, Lori's expert advice will help … because this celebrity marketing expert has a lifetime of hard-won wisdom to share. For a great companion piece, listen to the full interview on our sister show The Long Leash. The Hydrant Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Terry Woodford – Canine Lullabies Terry Woodford is a hit record producer, music publisher, songwriter, and recording engineer. He's written music and songs for The Commodores, Jimmy Buffet, The Temptations, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Wayne Newton, Barbara Mandrell, Mac McAnally, John Kay of Steppenwolf, The Supremes, Hot and many others. He teaches about the music business and has deep roots in the Nashville music industry. His baby CD, Heartbeat Lullabies, was a huge hit with parents ... and then with dog parents. His dog lullaby CD, Canine Lullabies, has been used to calm dogs all over the world, quickly. Available upon request for free to shelters, humane societies, and animal clinics. Canine Lullabies: https://caninelullabies.com/ Terry Woodford Website: www.terrywoodford.net Joshua Leeds – iCalmPet Joshua Leeds is a music producer specializing in psycho- and bio-acoustics. Psychoacoustics is the study of the perception of sound. This includes how we listen, our psychological responses, and the physiological impact of music and sound upon the human nervous system. Bioacoustics is the study of animals and sound. Joshua has focused on the bioacoustic aspect of how human sound affects animals. He is the author of three books, his most recent of which, Soundwork on a Hot Rock, will be published in 2021. https://icalmpet.com/ https://www.joshualeeds.com/ Lori Levine Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television, is a pioneer in the world of strategic entertainment marketing and events. The driving force behind some of the most recognizable entertainment promotions and parties of the past decade, Lori harnesses the power of celebrity to elevate brands above the clutter of the modern media landscape. As a talent executive for NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Lori earned widespread acclaim for her ability to keep the show at the cutting edge of pop culture and ensure a constant flow of A-list guests. The list of celebrities who look to her for insight and counsel – among them Kate Hudson, Usher, Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon, and Kim Kardashian – is a testament to her ability to make and keep friends close.   Social Media Instagram: @FlyingTV, @LoriLevineFTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-levine-721b9b4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingTelevision/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Turnspit Dogs: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/05/13/311127237/turnspit-dogs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-vernepator-cur Do Dogs Laugh? https://phys.org/news/2021-05-animals-analysis-vocalization.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loki the Wolf Dog has over 1.9 million social media followers, and after you "listen" to our audio postcard of his Instagram feed https://www.instagram.com/loki/ you will understand why. Escape with Loki and his dad, Kelly Lund, as they canoe across an alpine lake, set their dreams alight in a campfire, and chase jackrabbits. We also welcome our new Dog Edition co-host Clare Mansell, located in Ottawa, Canada, and soon to return home to London, England … but not until her retriever Maple gets to experience the pure joy that is Dock Diving. Play along as Clare challenges James to a celebrity guessing game called “Who has More Followers?” [Hint: Loki has a LOT of followers!] Other Links: Great muscles and cute dogs: https://www.instagram.com/hotdudeswithdogs/ About Loki the Wolf Dog Loki the Wolf Dog is one of the most famous dogs on Instagram. His feed is chock-a-block with outdoor adventures with Kelly Lund, and his girlfriend Ally. The photos and videos they create are journal entries in a life well lived. Whether running through meadows or across beaches, snowboarding or driving 10,000 miles to Alaska, Loki and Kelly inspire us to get out, explore the world, and make memories with our own dogs. Must-follow for gorgeous images. Loki the Wolf Dog: https://www.lokithewolfdog.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha frequently takes over the custody of dogs from over-crowded shelters in Southern states where they face the risk of euthanasia. These dogs have a higher likelihood of finding a forever home in Wisconsin. The trips to bring these dogs closer to a better life can be grueling and expensive. In November of 2022, one of those trips went horribly wrong. Photos and videos Photos and videos of the dogs and their rescuers can be found in these articles: Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/18/rescue-dog-airplane-crash/ WDJT: https://cbs58.com/news/to-the-rescue-firefighters-rescue-dogs-from-plane-crash WJT: https://cbs58.com/news/plane-carrying-55-dogs-crashes-in-waukesha-county Sources Source material used in the episode: NPR: https://www.npr.org/2022/11/18/1137688888/rescue-dogs-plane-crash-milwaukee-wisconsin-new-orleans Initial news conference: https://www.facebook.com/CBS58/videos/850735209501273/ About Jessica Pinkos Jessica Pinkos is the Director of Special Projects at the Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha, Wisconsin. https://hawspets.org/ About Tony Wasielewski Tony Wasielewski is the Deputy Lake County Fire Department Chief https://www.lakecountryfire.com/ About Jason Hoelz Jason Hoelz is the General Manager of the Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewauke, Wisconsin https://westernlakes.com/ Episode Links A Texas Sized Problem: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/a-texas-sized-problem-dog-edition-50/ Hope’s Story: An 8,000-Mile Odyssey: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/hopes-story-an-8000-mile-odyssey-69/ About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Titer testing has been around for a couple of decades, but it is now growing in popularity. The test indicates whether a dog has enough anti-bodies to be protected against certain diseases. But the test results can be used for seemingly contradictory purposes. Today on the show, we explore the ins and outs of titer tests, to give you a nuanced perspective on the benefits and risks that come with the current vaccine recommendations. About Dr. Enid Stiles Dr. Stiles is World Vet Association North American counselor and the chair of its Animal Welfare Working Group. She runs the Sherwook Park Animal Hospital in Beaconsfield, Quebec. She is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, and a founding member of Veterinarians without Border Canada. She is passionate about helping animals and their families. https://sherwoodparkvet.com/ About Dr. Laurie Larson Dr. Larson is the director of the Companion Animal Vaccines and Immuno Diagnostic Service Laboratory (CAVIDS) at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She directs the CAVIDS titer testing service which provides vaccinal antibody testing for dogs and cats across the U-S and Canada. Dr. Larson also teaches Veterinary Immunology to second year veterinary students and co-coordinates the Public Health course for third year veterinary students. https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/cavids/ About Dr. Jacqueline Ruskin Dr. Ruskin is the medical director of the VCA Animal Healing Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian in 1998, when she graduated from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to practicing exceptional conventional medicine, Dr. Ruskin also practices several holistic healing modalities. She learned much of her holistic medicine skills from the famous Dr. Marty Goldstein during a 13-year associateship in his practice. In 2019 Dr. Ruskin was featured in the documentary film “The Dog Doc” and was a contributing author to Dr. Marty Goldstein’s latest book, "The Spirit of Animal Healing". https://vcahospitals.com/animal-healing-center About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life-changing chance encounters happen every day. Is it fate, coincidence, or the mysterious guiding hand of the Universe? Martha Teichner – When Harry Met Minnie The Union Square Greenmarket is the beating heart of the romance of New York City. A chance encounter there led to Martha Teichner meeting Harry the Bull Terrier. He turned out to be a love match for her Bullie, Minnie ... and his mother, Carol Fertig, dying from liver cancer, turned out to be a remarkable friend for Martha. Their story is a bracing, modern fairytale about how saying yes to life is revitalizing, even in death.  The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert Ultramarathons are a grueling test of endurance, and those who run them tend to be masters of focus. So, when a scruffy little homeless dog joined Dion Leonard's Gobi Desert run, he tried to ignore her ... and failed (miserably). Dion named the pup Gobi and took her home to Scotland. Along the way, their multiple adventures proved the ultimate test of endurance. Dog Edition contributor Saskia Edwards presents their tale, a 101 Dog Stories winner. Chapters 1:10 Once Upon A Time in NYC 4:20 A First Date 5:28 Puppy Love! 8:27 The Magic of Saying Yes 9:56 Girlie – A New Story Begins 11:09 The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert 26:23 On The Next Episode... About Martha Teichner Martha Teichner has been a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” since December 1993, where she’s equally adept at covering major breaking national and international news stories as she is handling in-depth cultural and arts topics. Since joining CBS News in 1977, Teichner has earned multiple national awards for her original reporting, including twelve Emmy Awards and five James Beard Foundation Awards. Teichner was also part of team coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which earned CBS News a 2014 duPont-Columbia Award. Teichner was born in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. She attended the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business Administration. Teichner resides in New York City. ttps://celadonbooks.com/book/when-harry-met-minnie/ Social Media @CeladonBooks @CBSSunday About Saskia Edwards Audio Producer, Saskia Edwards is a winner of our 101 Dog Stories Contest. She won for her piece; The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert. For info on our 101 Dog Stories Contest: https://www.dogpodcastnetwork.com/101-dog-stories-contest/ Music in this segment: We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions Children of Lemuel by Blue Dot Sessions www.sessions.blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic has short-circuited our social lives and (perhaps) intensified our dog obsession. Today, we speak with folks who can help us cope. But first ... Steve Dale – Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Major Biden has bitten again! What’s going on here? Is President Biden's rescue German Shepherd just a "bad dog?" To find out, we check in with Steve Dale for some insight. As fans of his long-time syndicated radio show know, he always has great advice. The TV host and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant delivers some reassurance and love.  Dogs BOND – Alex Lu Can Silicon Valley management principles undergird a family board game? Alex Lu thought so. Dogs BOND is his new game that promises to get all dog-loving friends and family off their screens. The premise? You become a shelter dog searching for their forever family. Cue the strategy, the good feels ... and the real-life donations made to rescue shelter partners. A win-win-win segment, for sure! The A.I. Dog Detector from Ryder Calm Down Wanting more and more dog in his life, Ryder Damen coded a dog detector for his home. What's a dog detector, you wonder? It's a clever AI that uses machine learning to detect and notify you ... when a dog walks by your front door. And because Ryder's online presence aims to "make the internet weirder" and "help people get involved with tech" ... he will give you the code, free, and show you how to make your very own dog detector. Weird, sure ... and wonderful! The Hydrant Pam and Jim stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. This week, a Russian dog resorts to thievery to get the attention he richly deserves. Chapters 2:46 Major Biden Bites Again! 4:50 Could this Call for a Trip to the Vet? 5:58 Anxiety is a factor. 6:49 President Biden Seems Surprised. 7:27 Some Simple Solutions 9:51 Dogs Bond Board Game 12:35 Alex Lu’s Lifelong Commitment to Shelter Dogs 13:44 A Game for Dog Lovers and Gamers 15:45 AI Dog Detector 19:46 The Dog Detector has been Repurposed. 20:57 The Hydrant Segment – Stories We Sniffed Out from Around the Hydrant 22:20 Coming Up on the Next Episode About Steve Dale Steve Dale is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. You have likely heard him on the radio, seen him on TV, read him in print and online, and watched him speaking at events around the world. His contributions to advancing pet wellness have earned him many awards and recognition around the globe. https://stevedalepetworld.com/ https://www.avma.org/events/national-dog-bite-prevention-week https://twitter.com/stevedalepets?s=20 About Dogs Bond – Alex Lu Alex is originally from San Francisco, CA and has worked as a Management Consultant and Program Manager for Silicon Valley tech companies for the past 15+ years. Alex’s game, Dogs BOND, was started to create a non-screen oriented experience for friends and family. The results were so fun that he decided to make a real game for everyone to use. Alex wants to bring dog-people to boardgames and boardgamers to dog rescues. Infusing the story of a rescue journey into a joyful, whimsical, and hopeful message, Alex hopes that this game will bring both people and dogs together in the real world. https://www.dogsbondgame.com/ Ryder Calm Down – Ryder Damen Ryder Damen is a YouTuber and software engineer. He likes to “make things and connect them to the internet so they can be controlled.” His channel is dedicated to helping the rest of us understand and get involved with tech … and to making the internet weirder and more wonderful. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXbBT_E0hIbnWRF5LQEE1Q https://github.com/rydercalmdown https://rydercalmdown.com/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Dog Steals Microphone from a Russian Reporter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCB3Hk7gd64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human families and dog families come together on today’s episode to bring you tales of fine cuisine and unexepected reunions. The Alexander Valley Truffle Company Truffles are a delicacy prized by chefs and foodies around the world. These finicky fungi are hard to find. It helps to have a family of Lagotto Romagnolo, or truffle hunting dogs to do the dirty work. Join the Angerer Family at their truffle orchard as they take us on a hunt for these elusive and valuable fairy apples! Marvin, Murry, and Leo – A Rescue Family When New Yorker, Tara Derington adopted a rescue dog she named Leo from a Texas shelter, she didn’t know her new pup’s dad had also been adopted into the same zip code – until a fateful walk around the block brought them back together. But there’s more! Leo had a brother and he, too, ended up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This reunion story is so cute, it could have come from the mind of New York screenwriting queen, Nora Ephron. The Hydrant Pam and Jim stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog stories from around the world. Chapters 2:46 Truffle Dogs on the Hunt somewhere in Northern California 6:55 Tuber, the truffle dog, finds one! 9:42 The Secret Side of Truffle Hunting 13:21 Fresh Truffled Eggs 14:26 A Reunion Story Ready-Made for the Silver Screen 15:01 Upper West Side Resident, Tara Derington Rescue’s Leo 17:28 Tara Receives Interesting News from Dr. Doolittle’s Rescue Ranch 19:06 The Search for Leo’s Dad 20:42 The Story Goes Viral on Twitter 21:24 The Family of Three Dogs Reunite for the First Time In NYC 24:14 The Hydrant Segment – Stories We Sniffed Out from Around the Hydrant 27:09 Coming Up on the Next Episode About The Alexander Valley Truffle Company Angerer Family Farms was started as a vehicle to diversify a connection to Sonoma County. For several years, as the family waited for their hazelnut trees, inoculated with the coveted French winter black truffle spores known as Tuber Melanosporum, to grow, they grew a variety of tomatoes and fruits which they sold to local markets. They also have a healthy flock of chickens who provide eggs to local restaurants. But as they near our first truffle harvest, attention is shifting below ground. And their five Lagotto Romagnolo truffle hunting dogs are ready! https://www.avtruffles.com/home Tara Derington Tara Derington is the Director of Digital Publishing at Thrive Global and a passionate dog person. She adopted her rescue dog, Leo, from Dr. Dolittle’s Rescue Ranch in Mcallen, TX. https://drdolittlesrescue.wixsite.com/dolittlesrescueranch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not every guide dog in training graduates. What happens to the ones that don’t make the cut? Host Clare Mansell met one of these “career change” dogs and is happy to report that he is doing just fine as an animal ambassador, a position that is becoming more common as hotels offer comfort and accommodations to pet family members. Stewart, a Labrador retriever, had spent four years in training with Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind before realizing he wasn’t meant to be a guide dog. After a brief job search, he landed at the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa's 5-star hotel, and settled for a new life of leisure greeting guests and playing fetch in the elegant hallways. Clare visits Stewart as he works … and he shows her all his favorite spots, including a few that are technically off-limits. Watch a video of Stewart at the hotel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf6iZkZliUW/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind: https://www.guidedogs.ca/ About 101 Dog Stories Contest We are searching for 101 dog “tails” to share with our listeners. Enter our 101 Dog Stories contest by submitting an audio package for a chance to win $100 and a grand prize of $5,000. We are looking for news, in-depth reports, and interviews about anything dog-related. Correspondents from any continent are welcome! Learn more at dogpodcastnetwork.com/101 More About DPN Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re not the only ones obsessed with our dogs. Thieves, engineers, and behaviorists are, too. Dognappers Target French Bulldogs The brutal attack on Lady Gaga's dog walker during a dognapping caught our attention. Dognappings are on the rise as the pandemic stretches ... and French Bulldogs are a common target. Why? And how can we keep our dogs -- Frenchies and non-Frenchies -- safe? The founder of Short Noses Only Rescue Team (SNORT), Tara Bruno, joins us. A specialist in the needs of snufflers, she places Pugs, Frenchies, and Boston Terriers ... but her safety tips apply to any breed. Dogs: The Ultimate Drying Machine Next time your dog shakes himself, watch. What looks like an attempt to paint the walls with mud is actually a feat of engineering. Being able to shake yourself almost completely dry in 4 seconds is a survival instinct for dogs. But for scientists, it's something to emulate. David Hu, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech University, explains. What you'll learn in this segment has been applied to everything from dryers to cameras! What the Fluff? Why do dogs get the zoomies? Are dogs really color blind? Why do dogs hump? Haylee Bergeland, expert on the human-animal relationship, knows the answers to these and many more head-scratchers. She joins us to translate the canine behaviors that perplex into plain English. Chapters 02:08 Oh La La, Frenchies Are Getting Dognapped! 02:52 Tara Bruno from S.N.O.R.T. Rescue Helps Us Understand Why. 05:40 How to Keep Your Dogs Safe 06:57 $500,000?! To Reward or Not to Reward 10:17 Science Experiment with Jim 11:32 Scientist and Author, David Hu Explains the Wet Dog Shake 13:19 The G-Force of the Wet Dog Shake 16:10 How Understanding the Wet Dog Shake Helps Humans 18:07 What the Fluff? With Haylee Bergeland, Professional Animal Trainer and Behavior Consultant. 20:21 Most Asked Question: Why Do Dogs Hump? 24:12 Find Out About Next Week’s Episode About Tara Bruno and SNORT Rescue Short Noses Only Rescue Team (SNORT) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit rescue. Based in Hoboken, NJ, SNORT volunteers exclusively rescue brachycephalic dogs. These short-headed breeds have specific health challenges that make them difficult to place. SNORT educates, trains, and carefully matches snufflers with families to prevent unnecessary euthanasia. Countless humans and their French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, English Bulldogs and Pugs benefit. Learn more and support their work here: https://www.snortrescue.org/ About David Hu David Hu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech. He studies animal movements to learn how to improve human tools. The undulations of sandfish may seem like a trivial matter, a mere pretty sight ... but in the world of engineering and physics, the way an animal moves divulges tons of information. Insects can show us how to avoid crashes. Dogs can show us how to dry clothes quickly and efficiently. By watching animals in the lab, in the rainforest, and in the home, we can make more elegant devices. Even robots take their cues from the way animals leverage physical laws! Professor Hu is the author of How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future. His next book, also on animal movements, is a work in progress. In the meanwhile, follow him on Twitter for more fascinating insights. How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future David Hu on Twitter About Haylee Bergeland Haylee Bergeland is Pet Health & Behavioral Editor at the digital magazine Daily Paws. An animal trainer and behaviorist, she has studied and trained animals of all kinds for a decade. Her greatest interest is the human-animal bond, so much so that she started her own nonprofit. The Iowa Human-Animal Bond Society (IHABS) helps train and certify therapy dogs. They also work with crisis intervention and response canine teams. Daily Paws Iowa Human-Animal Bond Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what to get the dog lover – or their dog – in your life? Our Holiday Hounds sniffed out everything pawsome for dogs and dog lovers this year. Tune in for a very special episode with James Jacobson and his wife, Molly, as they present 2021’s Best Gifts for Dogs. Watch the YouTube version of this video here: https://youtu.be/EUScxO5niPI What Are the Best Gifts for Dogs This Year? Enter to win the giveaway for ALL the best dog gifts featured in today’s episode here: https://www.dogpodcastnetwork.com/gifts/ Pooch Papers: the environmentally savvy way to er, dispose of dog poop, are a recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper alternative to single-use plastic dog waste bags. Made in the USA. Can be found on https://poochpaper.com or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3F1WjSl EverPup: The ultimate daily dog supplement designed to keep your dog happy and healthy. The giveaway includes a full year’s supply of luxurious support for your beloved. They will thank you for the taste! Can be found on https://EverPup.com or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3F43NnI Scruffy: Our Loyal Pandemic Pooches is a hilarious and touching book about the pandemic haircuts we gave our dogs. Can be found on https://scruffybook.com/ or Amazon https://amzn.to/31FS8gx 100% of profits go to The Cure Alliance for COVID-19 research: https://www.thecurealliance.com/ Inspiring interview with author Shelley Ross on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/floof-dog-haircuts-during-a-pandemic-the-long-leash/ Turbothreads well-made custom dog clothing and collars made to your dog’s measurements! Can be found on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/TurboThreads Ruffly dog beds, K9 Moto Cockpits, and other outdoor dog gear, all ethically made from beginning to end. Blaze your own trail and then curl up to rest those tender paws on the TenderPaw TREKKER bedroll. Can be found on https://www.goruffly.com/ Fascinating interview with Jess Stone, co- owner of Ruffly, on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/jess-stone-riding-far-and-fast-on-2-wheels-4-paws-the-long-leash-38/ Max Bone Glow Up amazing freeze-dried dog food is grain-free, gluten-free, minimally processed, and must taste like ambrosia based on our dog’s response to it. Can be found at https://www.maxbone.com/products/turkey-main-meal where you can also pick up many other wonderful products House Dogge Binky customizable merino wool chew/tug toys. These are yummy-colored, 100% natural wool tows are perfect for cuddling, throwing, AND chewing. Child-safe, customizable, beautiful. Can be found on https://www.housedogge.com/shop-dog-toys/n4434k63jpa58y3yhx238e841diqca Pride & Groom luxury beauty products, because dogs deserve their own beauty brand! We love the chic gift set including THE NON SHEDDER shampoo, THE FINAL COAT conditioner, PROUD scent, and an IN DOG WE TRUST bandana. But their entire line is amazing. Use DOGPOD10 for 10% off your first order on their website. Can be found on https://prideandgroom.com/products/luxe-gift-set-the-non-shedder and Amazon https://amzn.to/3ohBD23 Gone Dogs: Tales of Dogs We’ve Loved -- With 52 stories and poems from people around the world, this is THE greatest collection of love stories about dogs ever published. Can be found on https://gonedogs.com/ or Amazon https://amzn.to/3wzRIE6 Incredible interview with author Jim Mitchem on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/jim-mitchem-gone-dogs-author/ Furever Rescued Heroes book is a lovely collection of black and white photos taken by the folks at Furever. They celebrate rescue dogs & animals from across the United States of America. Can be found at https://fureverusastore.com/products/rescued-heroes-2017-significance-complete-story-collection or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D58bCG *As an Amazon Associate we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Hound Headlines, we look at the goings on at Crufts, the UK’s largest dog show. Dog poisonings a canicross championship event in France begs the question: do people really love dogs as much as they say they do? Finally, dogs are finding strange “toys” in parks, which prompts Clare to challenge Jim to identify the DOG toys versus the ADULT toys. You can play along on our YouTube channel. Episode Links https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10068616-crufts-dog-show-2023-results-final-winners-top-photos-and-reaction https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2023/03/13/dog-does-cpr-at-crufts-funny/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-64938220   https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/crufts-fan-dresses-dog-propose-26457399 https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/13/poisoned-meatballs-blamed-for-dog-deaths-at-french-canicross-race https://boingboing.net/2023/03/14/dog-playing-fetch-in-the-park-retrieves-sex-toy.html About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard that dogs are colorblind, and that they wag their tails because they are happy. Those are facts! Aren’t they? On today’s show, Jim and Clare turn to some special veterinarians to find out if the “facts” we think we know are actually true. Spoiler: they’re not! Dr. Ernie Ward and Dr. Brittany Genus bust these two common myths wide open. They explain how they came to be, what the research has proven, and how common misinformation like this can impact your dog’s life. About Dr. Ernie Ward Dr. Ernie Ward is a small animal veterinarian of 31 years from coastal North Carolina. He specializes in dogs and cats with a subspecialty in obesity and nutrition and also co-hosts the Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast, where he tackles “the toughest topics in veterinary medicine”. To see more of his work, visit his Instagram @drernieward. To read his article “Are Dogs Really Colorblind?”, visit https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diseases-conditions-a-z/are-dogs-really-colorblind About Dr. Brittany Grenus Dr. Brittany Grenus is a licensed veterinarian from Southern California. Currently she is working as a relief veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, where she provides support to animal hospitals that are in need of extra help as a result of the pandemic. To see more of her work, visit her Instagram @vettingthefacts. To read her article “Why do dogs wag their tails?”, visit https://www.petmd.com/dog/behavior/why-do-dogs-wag-their-tails About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we are gearing up to enter 2023, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments of 2022. And there are many, so it was hard to fit them all into one show! In this episode, we share some of our favorite moments, exceptional guests, and of course, incredible dog “tails” from this past year. Episode Links Dog Edition #47 Betty White – An Appreciation Dog Edition #65 The Queen’s Corgis: An 89-Year Love Affair Dog Edition #62 Dogs Recovering Precious Remains Dog Edition #56 Sniffing Out Truffles and Other Treasures Dog Edition #55 The Lost Dogs of War in Ukraine Dog Edition #76 Dogs in Folklore Dog Edition #61 Dog Myths Debunked This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 4:16 Loss of Icons in 2022 13:22 Dream Guests for 2022 14:55 Truffle Dogs 18:30 Ash Recovery Dogs 21:45 Lost Dogs of Ukraine 25:48 Bloopers 27:53 Future of Dog Podcast Network 29:59 Outro About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is all about the licks. Whether it is Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts or a human face – what is it with all that licking? The many meanings behind dog licks and a tasty frozen dessert to keep dogs and humans happy during the hot weather. What is with the tongue? What is in a dog’s lick? Whether it is a long, slurpy lick, those little licks at the mouth, or the sneaky lick of the leg after a person has exercised, the truth is, they all mean something different. From being an affection gesture, to trying to appease people or other dogs, the message behind the ‘lick’ is more complex than one might think. Why do dogs lick? Doggie Desserts courtesy Ben & Jerry’s Lindsay Bumps thinks dogs deserve their very own ice cream. And since she works for Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly companies in the United States, she gets her own way. She visits to tell the story of Doggie Desserts, their brand-new, human-grade treat for pups. And yes, we (and our dogs) get to take a few licks! Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk where she talks to the legends of the sport, and gives tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog  Pure Dog Talk   Chapters 0:22 On today’s episode 1:01 Why dogs lick 7:38 Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts 17:05 Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves 21.37 Next on the Long Leash 22:14 On the next episode of DE About Lindsay Bumps  Lindsay Bumps is Global Marketing Specialist at Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly workplaces in the United States. Doggie Desserts is Ben and Jerry's new frozen treat for dogs. It comes in two flavors.   Check out our taste-test video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCbEzBeYuD4  Ben and Jerry's Doggie Desserts: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/doggie-desserts  About Laura Reeves  Laura Reeves is an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge, Good Dog Advisor and a retired zone representative for the Professional Handler Association. She is also a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk.  https://puredogtalk.com/  https://www.facebook.com/PureDogTalk/  https://twitter.com/puredogtalk  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEDtwJWRsyWHQ1qYymjuCA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An image may be worth a thousand words, but in this case an image is worth a thousand smiles. How hundreds of pooches have made getting a Covid swab up the nose, more than bearable for owners and health workers. Also, matching dogs with temporary caregivers for military servicemembers on deployment. Swabdogs of Instagram Lining up for a COVID-19 swab can be unpleasant, daunting and often mundane for everyone involved, but bringing a four-legged friend along for company makes it bearable. To share the joy with others, pathology collector Tiffany White started posting photos of the pooches, some cats and even a bird, sitting in car passenger seats at drive through testing clinics in Melbourne Australia. The swabdogsofinsta account was started to keep her and her colleagues entertained, but it’s become infectious – of the good kind – and is bringing smiles to thousands around the world. Dogs on Deployment Alisa Johnson has a novel way for every American who loves animals to serve their country. Her non-profit, Dogs on Deployment, places pets in temporary care for servicemembers. The KC-130J transport pilot who earned the rank of Captain has helped more than 2,000 pets in need. Her story of service to country and dog -- and the challenges of starting a non-profit -- is novel and inspiring. Tiffany White Tiffany White is a pathology collector and also works in traffic control at drive through COVID-19 testing stations in Melbourne, Australia. She began documenting the dogs who have accompanied their owners for a swab since January and created the Swabdogsofinsta account. What began as a project to bring smiles to the frontline workers who work in difficult conditions rain, hail or shine, has gone viral, with more than 15,000 followers and hundreds of likes on many of the 680 posts. Photos are now being sent in from other testing sites around Australia and the account has made news around the world. IG: https://www.instagram.com/swabdogsofinsta/?hl=en Alisa Johnson In 2011 Alisa Johnson, a U.S. Marine, founded Dogs on Deployment with her husband Shawn, who serves the U.S. Navy. The couple were moving to Quantico, Virginia, for Alisa's military training when they realized their dog JD would have nowhere to live during Shawn's deployment. Realizing that thousands of loyal servicemembers face the same situation, they founded Dogs on Deployment. More than 2,000 military Pets in Need have since found loving, temporary foster care while their humans serve our country. Anyone can be a part of the solution by either boarding a pet or donating to Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ The Long Leash Podcast - Dogs on Deployment with Alisa Johnson: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/while-on-military-deployment-who-looks-after-the-dog-the-long-leash/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for some joy amid a global pandemic, Stephanie Nelson adopted tiny Juniper. It seemed like a perfect match, a wonderful addition to the family. But very quickly they realized the painful truth: Junipers needed more than their family could provide. Most dog lovers are afraid to share their rescues fails, fearing judgement and alienation. Some think it’s better to just power through: keep the dog and hope it will end well. But the opposite is often true. Returning the dog is desperately hard (as Stephanie knows firsthand) but sometimes, it’s the right thing to do. More About DPN Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to voting, we believe that you should be the person your dog believes you are! This episode focuses on the myriad of connections between dogs and politics. Can dogs secure elections? Encourage voter registration? Join a congressional session? Even avert a nuclear war? Almost anything is possible with man’s best friend. In this episode, we introduce our #wagthevote campaign. It is our dog-centric, non-partisan campaign dedicated to encouraging voter participation. Vote! Your dog thinks it’s the right thing to do! For more please visit the official Wag The Vote website: https://wagthevote.org/ About Andrew Hager Andrew Hager has been historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum since 2017. Prior to that, he spent a decade teaching middle school social studies for Baltimore County Public Schools. He graduated from Towson University with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master’s in the Art of Teaching. Andrew understands firsthand the power of a canine companion. He is legally blind and travels with a black Labrador Retriever guide dog named Sammy. Andrew also has two cats, a fish, and a fluffy mixed-breed rescue dog named Emmy. https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/ About Rob Schwarts Rob is the Chair of the newly-formed TBWA NEW YORK GROUP and the man behind Dog Lovers for Joe voting project in 2017. Rob was recognized as ThinkLA’s “Leader of the Year” and is considered one of Adweek’s “25 Voices to Follow in Social Media.” When he’s not working or tweeting, you’ll find him hanging out with Betsy, his wife of 25+ years. And walking their black Labrador, Pepper around Washington Square Park. Daniel Holt Dan is the Assistant Historian at the U.S. Senate Historical Office. He earned a Ph.D. in history in 2008 from the University of Virginia, where his studies focused on U.S. political, legal, and financial history. At the Senate Dan’s responsibilities include creating online features, documentary editing, conducting oral histories with Senators and former staff, giving talks and tours at the Capitol, and answering questions from the public about the Senate’s institutional development and its historical role in the American political system. Robert Kahn Columnist for the Courthouse News. https://www.courthousenews.com/ Erika Herrmann & Shari Aronson Co-Creators of the Wag The Vote campaign created for Citizen University's Joy of Voting project in 2017. https://citizenuniversity.us/news/joy-of-voting/ Episode Links Find the full interview with Andrew Hager here: American Presidents and Their Dogs with Andrew Hager Find the full interview with Rob Schwarts here: Dogs Sell Tacos and Trucks. Can They Sell a President? About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The growing band of politicians posing with their pups on social media has sparked a study into just how important dogs are in getting elected. And noses to the ground, going underground with some truffle hunting dogs for that elusive delicacy. Can dogs help politicians get elected? If a politician poses with their pooch or they post about their pup on social media, what influence might it have on you and your perception of them? Might it affect how you vote? Could political dogo’s be the pawfect branding tool in a bid to win an election? Researchers in Indiana and Ohio are on the hunt to find out and they are recruiting social media users to help in their quest. How much influence do dogs have at the ballot box? The Personalization of Politics: Dogs in Politicians’ Social Media research study Truffle dogs are on the hunt Truffles are a delicacy prized by chefs and foodies around the world. These finicky fungi are hard to find. It helps to have a family of Lagotto Romagnolo, or truffle hunting dogs to do the dirty work. Join the Angerer Family at their truffle orchard as they take us on a hunt for these elusive and valuable fairy apples. Dog Lovers Live – Krista Karpowich  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Krista Karpowich hosts the podcast Wag Out Loud, which she describes as the ultimate resource for dog lovers on a quest to provide the best care for their dogs. She is obsessed with bringing her listeners all kinds of tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.  Wag out loud Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode  0:59 Can dogs help politicians get elected?  9.17 Truffle dogs on the hunt   20.59 Dog Lovers Live – Krista Karpowich  25:44 On the Next Episode  About The Alexander Valley Truffle Company Angerer Family Farms is a family run operation specializing in cultivating truffles in Sonoma County California. For several years, as the family waited for their hazelnut trees, inoculated with the coveted French winter black truffle spores known as Tuber Melanosporum, to grow, they grew a variety of tomatoes and fruits which they sold to local markets. They also have a healthy flock of chickens who provide eggs to local restaurants. Now the first truffle hunt is on. https://www.avtruffles.com/home About Krista Karpowich  Krista Karpowich has studied Canine Nutrition with the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She hosts the podcast Wag Out Loud and her goal is to share valuable information with other dog lovers about how owners can be the best advocate for their dog’s health and wellness. https://www.wagoutloud.com/ https://www.wagoutloud.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/wagoutloudunleashed/ https://www.instagram.com/wagoutloud/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this, our inDOGural episode of Dog Edition, we chase some fascinating tales of presidential pups. Co-hosts James Jacobson and Pamela Lorence dig into how dogs can impact a president's image and what we can expect from the newest four-legged inhabitants of the White House, Major and Champ. With interviews from historians, a marketing expert, and dog lovers, this episode will have you taking another loop around the block to hear it all! So, leash up your pup and join the pack at Dog Edition.  Show Links: Pets at the White House with Jennifer Pickens | The Long Leash American Presidents and Their Dogs with Andrew Hager | The Long Leash Dogs sell tacos and trucks. Can they sell a President? | The Long Leash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are a senior human or a senior dog, you're at risk for loneliness. Today, two stories about how folks are building fun into the lives of the lonely. Zooming With Dogs Therapy dogs carry a license to visit folks in nursing homes and medical facilities ... but the pandemic put a stop to that. That left an opening for Unlicensed dogs to step in! Jennifer Bashford of Pets Together explains how her nonprofit connects dogs to seniors. It turns out that dogs are excellent virtual chatters! A Stitch in Time Can Save a Canine Sir Darius Brown is a teen entrepreneur with an instinct for marketing shelter dogs. His compassion for lonely seniors whose fate is dire prompted him to help them get noticed. How? Hand-sewn bowties, of course! He's helped 1,000 senior dogs dress to impress and attracted praise from Barack Obama. Listen to his story of how a simple fine motor skill exercise (sewing) launched a life of activism. The Hydrant Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. This week, Wiggles settles into his new home after 11 years at the shelter … and weird science factoids about paw preferences. Chapters 3:31 Zooming with a Dog – Pets Together to Soothe Social Isolation 12:44 A Stitch in Time Can Save A Canine – Meet Sir Darius Brown 19:21 The Hydrant 23:18 On the Next Episode Jennifer Bashford – Pets Together Jennifer Bashford is Executive Director of Pets Together, a nonprofit offering free virtual pet therapy to individuals suffering from social isolation. She lives in the North Carolina mountains with her 5 special needs rescue dogs and her husband. She holds master’s degrees in both public policy and gerontology and has been involved in non-profit management for over ten years. Working with Pets Together is the perfect blend of all her passions. When she isn’t on a Zoom call with a long-term care facility, you can usually find her hiking or kayaking with one of her dogs. Follow Pets Together on Instagram @petstogethervisits And Facebook https://www.facebook.com/petstogether Sir Darius Brown Sir Darius Brown, the 14-year-old with a heart of gold is a powerhouse teen entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, animal advocate and founder of Beaux & Paws. He creates handmade stylish bow ties. In 2019, Sir Darius’s created the "PAW-SOME MISSION". The goal for the mission is to ship bow ties to and visit animal shelters in all 50 states. Upon visiting the animal shelters Sir Darius will be donating his bow ties personally, assisting with adoption events, and using his platform of over 50K followers on social media to highlight adoptable pets and give them even more exposure to help them find forever homes faster. https://www.sirdariusbrown.com/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Wiggles the Senior Dog Finally Gets Adopted https://people.com/pets/dog-adopted-after-11-years-in-shelter-illinois/ Dogs Have a Hand (paw) Preference https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-right-or-left-pawed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark international dog day, we are celebrating the tireless life-saving work so many animal lovers do across the globe, with ‘Doobert’ aka Uber for dogs and the pilot-turned-orthopaedic-surgeon-turned-dog-shelter-rescuer. Doobert: Free Uber for dogs By day Chris Roy is an IT professional and by night and weekends, he’s an avid animal rescuer, pilot and superhero who loves to dream up new ways that technology can help people help animals. Chris Roy started flying animal rescues, transporting shelter dogs from high-kill locations to places where they were more likely to be adopted. But realizing that coordinating the ground and aviation legs was not as simple as it could be, he created a system to coordinate the trips . And he named it after his cat: Doobert. Doobert is a volunteer based Uber-like service with tens of thousands of volunteers across the US, that any rescue or shelter can use. It is kind of like match.com where rescues and shelters connect with each other and with volunteers who transport the animals wherever they need to go. The online platform has become a household name in the world of pet rescue, and it all started with a 17-year-old, 15-pound cat called Doobert. https://www.facebook.com/Doobertrescue https://twitter.com/Doobert https://www.instagram.com/doobert/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/doobert https://www.youtube.com/c/Doobert https://www.tiktok.com/#pipsrescue/ Dr Peter Rork's Heart Is As Big As Wyoming: Dog Is My CoPilot Take off with us and Peter Rork in a plane called The Big Dog. It's a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan packed from floor to ceiling, fore to aft, with dozens of lucky rescue dogs. What are they doing? Flying to their forever homes on the other side of the western mountain ranges. Who's flying them? Dr. Peter Rork, the retired orthopaedic surgeon who founded the non-profit Dog Is My CoPilot.   Dog Is My CoPilot Dog Lovers Live – Girls with Dogs  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. A conversation between friends who are crazy about their dogs. Cathy Bennett and Kimberly Gauthier met at a pet blogging conference and stayed in touch, having fun chats on the phone about all things dogs and now they're turning those chats into a podcast. They are two dog moms and friends who understand what it is to be "Crazy Dog Moms." Girls with dogs About Cathy Bennett Cathy Bennett is a wife and mother who waited almost all her life for a dog of her own. Then the right time and dog(s) came along. Fascinated by her Goldendoodles intelligence, love for anything breathing and the manner in which they can anticipate a human emotional need at the precise moment, she started blogging about them in 2012 and Groovy Goldendoodles was born. More recently she joined her friend Kimberly Gauthier in their podcast Girls with Dogs. Groovy Goldendoodles About Kimberly Gauthier Kimberly Gauthier started her Keep the Tail Wagging blog in December 2011 as an expression for her love of her dogs. She chronicles her adventures in dog nutrition, raw feeding, health, training, behavior, and more. No longer a hobby, her site is now a woman/minority-owned small business. The goal? To raise awareness of natural alternative canine care and wellbeing. She is the author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding and Keeping it Raw™: 100 Questions Pet Parents Ask About Raw Feeding for Dogs. Keep the Tail Wagging A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding Keeping It Raw No You Can’t Pet My F-in Dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the second installment of Wag The Vote!, our dog-centric, non-partisan, on-going campaign to encourage voter participation. Dogs are the ultimate “good citizens” … and we think they want us humans to be good citizens, too. In this episode: dog mayors. (Yes, that's a thing.) Are dogs being elected to public office a sign of democratic collapse? Political hijinks to install a figurehead, a mere puppet for the masters pulling the other end of the leash? Or are they the natural end result of civically engaged communities? Today, we talk about the how and the why of successful canine campaigns for mayor. Unless it’s happened in your town, you might not realize there are quite a few animal mayors, especially in America. From the first mule candidate elected in 1938, to a town that has had animal mayors since 1998, we discuss the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. A very special thanks to the Tacoma Library in Washington state for helping us track down the clippings of Boston Curtis' 1938 election. Episode Links Dog Edition Episode #47: Dogs as Healers Dogs Edition Episode #53 : Dog as Medicine Rabbit Hash Historical Society Wilbur the French Bulldog Elected Mayor article by The Washington Post Why are there so many animal mayors? video by Mic Bosco, Sunol's Dog Mayor, Lives on in Spirit article by The Mercury News Mayor Max Mayor of Idyllwild, California Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your dog worries when you cry during tearjerkers, comfort him with his own pint of Ben & Jerry's. Mark Bomback, Screenwriter, The Art of Racing in the Rain Screenwriter Mark Bomback translated the book The Art of Racing in the Rain to the big screen. How'd he take Garth Stein's bestselling novel and make our eyes all red and puffy? He explains his methods ... and also introduces us to the exceptional Mongolian dog breed called Bankhar. Lindsay Bumps, Global Marketing Specialist, Ben and Jerry's Lindsay Bumps thinks dogs deserve their very own ice cream. And since she works for Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly companies in the United States, she gets her own way. She visits to tell the story of Doggie Desserts, their brand-new, human-grade treat for pups. And yes, we (and our dogs) get to take a few licks!   Chapters 01:08 - The Art of Racing in the Rain, the movie that has us all in tears. 02:59 - Movie Summary (No Spoilers!) 05:34 - The Bankhar Dogs of Mongolia 08:13 - Casting Choice for The Art of Racing in the Rain 10:41 - Jim's Dogs Have a Favorite Treat 15:01 - Introducing Ben and Jerry's Doggie Desserts 15:53 - Doggie Dessert Taste Test 17:59 – How the Flavor Names Were Chosen 19:59 – What We Have Planned for the Next Episode   About Mark Bomback In 1994 Mark Bomback got his first job: as an assistant for Eagles' guitarist Glenn Frey. He held that job for a year before going on to become a screenwriter. His first credited screenplay was The Night Caller (1998). He has since gone on to co-write the scripts for numerous blockbuster films, including Live Free or Die Hard (2007), The Wolverine (2013) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). He's also done uncredited rewrites on several other high-profile films, such as Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Logan (2017) and The Mummy (2017.) His most recent project is the crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob produced by Apple TV+ The Art of Racing in the Rain on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478839/ About Lindsay Bumps Lindsay Bumps is Global Marketing Specialist at Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly work places in the United States. Doggie Desserts is Ben and Jerry's new frozen treat for dogs. It comes in two flavors. Check out our taste-test video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCbEzBeYuD4 Ben and Jerry's Doggie Desserts: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/doggie-desserts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Hound Headlines, Elon Musk tells the BBC his dog has taken over as the new boss of Twitter, Jim has a few things to say about THAT interview. In Alabama a decades old mystery about a mummified dog found inside a tree is solved and in the UK a woman is suing the RSPCA after the dog she fostered injured her so badly she had to have her arm amputated Episode Links https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11992905/Rescue-dog-owner-lost-arm-pet-bit-suing-RSPCA-200-000.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/american-bully-xl-found-park-29645618 https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/woman-who-lost-arm-dog-26737998 https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/elon-musk-says-his-dog-floki-is-the-ceo-of-twitter-article-99449795#:~:text=During%20an%20impromptu%20live%20interview,Inu%20and%20is%20named%20Floki. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-65249141 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/24/sports/spencer-boston-marathon-dog-obituary.html https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/bizarre-mystery-mummified-coon-dog-solved-after-40-years Our sponsor: www.everpup.com About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you take a look at your dog, it’s not always clear what its body parts are used for. Sure, eyes are for seeing, ears are for hearing––but why is a dog's nose wet? And why do some of them have floppy ears? Dogs have an extra set of front claws that don’t even touch the ground. What do those do? And as for anal glands … why in the world do they need to be expressed? In this episode, Jim and Clare shrink down to the size of a flea and take an exciting tour of your dog’s body. A panel of experts joins our hosts to make heads or tails of serrated lips, corkscrew tails, and carpal pads. Buckle up … things are getting messy. Guests Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury is a relief veterinarian and member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Beth Turner is a veterinarian with over 20 years' experience. She is a contributor to preventativevet.com and serves as the organization’s media representative. Episode Links: When the Nose Doesn’t Know science study that included more information about your dogs nose and includes diagrams of the Jacobson organ (aka the vomeronasal organ) and the olfactory system Dog Edition #61 Dog Myths Debunked Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:15 The Nose 9:20 The Jacobson Organ 11:54 Whiskers 13:40 Why Do Some Dogs Have Floppy Ears? 17:04 Serrated Lips 20:10 Carpal Pads 23:02 Dew Claws 27:02 Anal Glands 29:33 Tails 31:00 Outro About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been said dogs are the ultimate healers. On today’s show, we look at some of the many ways they have helped humans … from the silly to the sublime. In our main story, we hear from Ward Serrill, a corporate businessman who found himself drawn to the Alaskan wilderness. He abandoned his suit and tie for hiking boots and a lab retriever named Woody. Woody’s love and companionship helped Ward look inwards, confront old trauma, and re-learn how to love. To hear the full interview with Ward Serrill, listen to Dogs as Therapists with Ward Serrill on our sister show, The Long Leash. We also look at old folk remedies that included dogs. What do you get when you combine beer, honey, and album graecum? You may not want to know: some old ways really are better left in the past. About Ward Serrill: Ward is a successful author, director, and producer. Among other successful endeavors, he created more than 90 short films and writings. In this episode, Ward discusses his memoir “To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody”. This book depicts a heartfelt coming of age story about a dog as a co-pilot into self-discovery. “From a remote cabin in the rugged rainforest of the Alaskan wilderness, where the untamed landscape tumbles into the ocean, a remarkable yellow Labrador retriever named Woody helped an exile from corporate America seek a fierce freedom.” Ward lives in Port Townsend, Washington, dances the tango, and plays harmonica. https://wardserrill.com/ https://woodycreekpictures.com/ Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows. The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it's hard to find the right balance ... but dogs can help. If your pup is looking for a fresh lap to snuggle, a new dating app can help you find one. And Harlso, the surprise dog with a surprising talent, models poise and equanimity.  Must Love Dogs  Have you ever broken up with someone because they didn't get how great your dog is? You're not alone ... and Leigh Isaacson, CEO of Dig, has an app for that. Her new dating service skips the middle man to negotiate with the real decision-makers ... our canine companions. Join her and Lauren Francesca, whose love for George guides her dating choices. Will their human-dog love match lead to a human-human love match? It's a dog-eat-dog world, but George always comes home to a steak dinner.   Harlso the Balancing Hound   Paul Lavery didn't quite know what to make of Harlso when they first met. He'd returned to Belfast after a solo vacation ... and Jennifer, his partner, had offered the stubborn dachshund a home. The new family lived in peace for a couple of years before the dog revealed a hidden talent. Harlso's head is a perfect place to balance all manner of objects ... and Instagram finds his efforts both charming and hilarious. His celebrity status enables the family to raise funds for charity, including IVDD. Intravertebral Disc Disease is common to dachshunds and other long-backed breeds. Today, Harlso's hard-headed ways are the much-needed foundation for education and treatment.  Chapters  1:44 Actress Lauren Francesca  2:51 Just How “Dog” Are You?  3:44 Lauren Thought She Was Dating A dog Person   5:58 The Dig Dates Theory  6:50 Dating Is A Little Like Goldilocks  7:47 First Date Advice  9:50 Welcome to Belfast!  10:48 Introducing Harlso – A Normal Family Pet  11:08 Harlso’s Hidden Talent  12:55 Harlso’s Internet Success  14:36 It’s Not All Fun and Games  15:18 All For A Good Cause  16:12 Harso Gets Hit With IVDD  17:15 Back to Balancing!  18:06 The Wrap Up  About Lauren Francesca  Lauren Francesca is an actress and model who makes fitness and comedy videos. She's based in New York and Los Angeles, where she lives with her Shnoodle, George, who is recovering from his cancer treatment.   www.twitch.tv/iwantmylauren  www.youtube.com/secretlifeofla­uren  www.twitter.com/laurenfrancesca  www.facebook.com/iwantmylauren  About Leigh Isaacson  Leigh Isaacson and her sister Casey created the dating app called Dig. Dig connects dog-people through one thing that’s already crucial to them—their love for dogs.  https://digdates.com/  Harlso the Balancing Hound  Harlso is a 6-year-old dachshund from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has over 250,000 followers worldwide due to his ability to balance almost anything on his head. He has been featured worldwide in newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. The videos of Harlso balancing different objects often go viral. One day he hopes to get a Guinness World Record! His owners, Paul Lavery and Jennifer Scott leverage Harlso’s fame to raise money for good causes.  Harlso Merch: https://harlso.com/  https://www.instagram.com/harlso_the_balancing_hound/  https://www.youtube.com/c/harlsothebalancinghound?app=desktop  https://www.facebook.com/Harlso/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love of corgis, which began when she was gifted one in 1933 when she was very much a child. Over the next 89 years, her corgis were constant companions, and the breed became something of a mascot for her reign. We say that dog lovers are a breed apart, and we are proud that Britain’s longest reigning monarch was one of our most regal pack members. Today, we look back at her royal canine dynasty. What makes corgis suited for palace life ... and did the Queen save a dying breed? Even though we can't quite understand how this is possible, we concede that not all the members of the royal family had a good relationship with the monarch’s dogs. So, we also examine whether the Queen’s husband loved -- or merely tolerated – these short-legged cattle dogs. Another question: was the Duchess of Sussex welcomed by the Queen’s favorite pups? We also examine the role corgis played in Princess Elizabeth’s childhood and how she drew on their steady, loving presence for comfort throughout her epic reign. Episode Links British Kennel Club: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/ If you’d like to pay your respects to the Queen by supporting a rescue that works with Corgis or you are interested in fostering or adopting, here are a few suggestions: Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Rescue in California, USA Welsh Corgi Rescue in the UK Southeast Corgi Rescue in the USA, Finding homes for Corgis in North & South Carolina and Georgia The Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust in the USA About Caroline Perry Caroline is an author, journalist, and producer who was born in Britain but currently resides in Southern California. As an avid traveler Caroline allows her adventures to inspire her work. Her illustrated children’s book The Corgi & The Queen is based on the true story of the incredible relationship the monarch had with her dogs. It was originally planned to be released early in 2023 but keep your eye out as it may be being published before Christmas now! About Vicky Edwards Vicky Edwards is a British author and dog lover. Her books include Dogs: A Miscellany and The Duke Of Edinburgh: The Portrait Of A Great British Institution About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deaf dogs don’t get adopted, and we tend to feel really badly if our own dogs go deaf. What ignorant humans we are! On today’s show we hear from leading voices in the deaf dog advocacy community, and they set us straight. Turns out that if you can train, care for, and live with a hearing-enabled dog, you’ll love training, caring for, and living with a deaf dog, too. And yes, sign language for dogs is a real thing, and it works, just as well as voice commands. Deafness can even be a doggy superpower. These dogs can perform with zero distractions in high volume circumstances that would make a hearing-enabled dog spin out. In fact, deaf dogs have broken two Guinness World Records. It’s a lot to take in, but we promise, you will reform your own attitude toward hearing after listening to our guests today … and you’ll also have some simple ways to test your dog’s hearing at home. Guests Terrie Hayward is the founder of Positive Animal Wellness, an online resource for all-around positive reinforcement training that also specializes in deaf dogs. Melissa Millet is the founder and head trainer at In Dogs We Trust. Melissa’s deaf dogs Jellybean and Lollipop are both Guiness World Records holders Christina Lee is the founder of Deaf Dogs Rock, a 501-c3 nonprofit whose mission is to spread education about caring for, training, and living with a deaf dog. Links Melissa Millet demonstrates basketball passes with her Guiness World breaking dog. More info on the Piebald gene, a gene linked to deafness in dogs. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:25 Why people (wrongly) overlook deaf dogs 3:37 How to use visual cues to train deaf dogs 4:50 Deaf dogs and sign language 7:20 More on training and living with a deaf dog 9:53 Some “advantages” of deaf dogs 11:36 Guiness World Record-breaking deaf dogs 15:46 Causes of deafness 18:37 Determining if your dog is deaf About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many dog owners like to think their dog is smart, but a new study has wrapped some fascinating data around just how intelligent some dogs really are – or are not! Also, how saying yes after a chance encounter started a love story CBS Reporter Martha Teichner could never have imagined. Einstein dogs not that common It may shock some dog owners to know that their pooch is not as smart as they think. A new study of gifted and talented dogs has revealed that canine Mozart’s or Einstein’s are likely rare. Now the next big question for scientists, to track the genetics and history of breeds to find what makes the smartest creatures. Some dogs are geniuses – just like humans Take the Genuis Dog Challenge here Martha Teichner – When Harry Met Minnie The Union Square Greenmarket is the beating heart of the romance of New York City. A chance encounter there led to Martha Teichner meeting Harry the Bull Terrier. He turned out to be a love match for her Bullie, Minnie ... and his mother, Carol Fertig, dying from liver cancer, turned out to be a remarkable friend for Martha. Their story is a bracing, modern fairy tale about how saying yes to life is revitalizing, even in death.  Dog Lovers Live – Billie Groom Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Billie Groom wears many hats. She is an author, podcaster, cognitive behavioral therapist and creator of the UPWARD Dogology formula, an approach she uses to change the lives of dogs and their owners Dog Training DisrUPted – UPWARD Dogology Podcast About Martha Teichner Martha Teichner has been a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” since December 1993, where she’s equally adept at covering major breaking national and international news stories as she is handling in-depth cultural and arts topics. Since joining CBS News in 1977, Teichner has earned multiple national awards for her original reporting, including twelve Emmy Awards and five James Beard Foundation Awards. Teichner was also part of team coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which earned CBS News a 2014 duPont-Columbia Award. Teichner was born in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. She attended the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business Administration. Teichner resides in New York City. ttps://celadonbooks.com/book/when-harry-met-minnie/ @CeladonBooks @CBSSunday About Billie Groom Billie Groom is an award-winning author, podcaster, cognitive behavioral therapist and creator of the UPWARD Dogology formula from working with thousands of dogs over 3 decades. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America, Animal Behavior Society and the Comparative Cognition Society. Billie works with veterinarians, psychologists, animal experts, canine professionals, rescuers, fosters, adopters and first time dog owners. https://www.upwarddogology.com/billie-groom https://www.instagram.com/upwarddogology/ https://www.facebook.com/upwarddogology/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billie-groom-b6964037/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know dog noses are a superpower. With them, they sniff out all kinds of treasures; from delicious truffles nestled underground to human feces leaking into protected waters. Dogs' sense of smell is trumped only by bears, elephants, and cats. Come explore the many ways dogs put their spectacular sniffers to use. Truffles are a delicacy prized by chefs and foodies around the world, but these finicky fungi are hard to find. It helps to have a family of Lagotto Romagnolo, or truffle hunting dogs, to do the dirty work. The Angerer Family runs a truffle orchard in Northern California that employs Lagotto Romagnolos to hunt for these elusive and valuable “fairy apples”. Later in the show, learn more about canine olfaction as Jim and Clare share fun finds of pups using their Jacobson’s organ. Stories like that of Ammo, the Ukrainian mine sniffing Jack Russel Terrier, who shows that you don’t have to be a big dog, to be a good dog. The Alexander Valley Truffle Company Angerer Family Farms was started as a vehicle to diversify a connection to Sonoma County. For several years, as the family waited for their hazelnut trees, inoculated with the coveted French winter black truffle spores known as Tuber Melanosporum, to grow, they grew a variety of tomatoes and fruits which they sold to local markets. But as they near our first truffle harvest, attention is shifting below ground. And their five Lagotto Romagnolo truffle hunting dogs are ready! https://www.avtruffles.com/home ALTA Heritage Foundation ALTA conserves heritage through applied archaeology, education, public outreach and research. They offer no cost support for victims of massive wildfires, dispatching trained ash recovery dogs. Homes that are destroyed due to wildfire often burn so hot they destroy the urns of loved ones who have since passed and been cremated. ALTA can recover the ashes among the destruction and provide some solace in a time a loss. https://altahf.org/ Other Links Why is your dog’s nose a superpower? Dog Edition Episode #42: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/why-is-your-dogs-nose-a-superpower-dog-edition-42/ Zigante Tartufi (Jim’s favorite truffle company): https://www.ziganteshop.com/products/dark-chocolate-with-black-truffle About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive research study aims to answer the question of why golden retrievers are most susceptible to cancer. Then, we explore what it means to have intentional interactions with your dog. A Golden Opportunity to Beat Cancer Hero dogs and their owners get a chance to catch up and chat about The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study with Jim. Participation in the study takes a big commitment, but it’s worth it if the data collected can help us understand risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. The Power of Being Present with Your Pup Author and Trick Dog trainer, Sassafras Lowrey explores what it means to have intentional relationships with your dog through meaningful activities. Her work seeks to answer the question of how dogs shift the shape of what our world looks like. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Pam’s Doggie Dilemma 3:17 A Golden Opportunity to Beat Cancer 13:59 The Power of Being Present with Your Pup 22:07 The Hydrant 26:09 Next Time on Dog Edition The Morrison Animal Foundation Golden Retriever lifetime study The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the United States. The Study’s purpose is to identify the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Each year, with the help of veterinarians and dog owners, the Foundation collects health, environmental and behavioral data on 3,000+ enrolled golden retrievers. MAF-Golden Retriever Study Stop Cancer Furever Challenge Sassafras Lowrey Sassafras Lowrey is an author, dog trainer and is the 2013 winner of the Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Award. Sassafras’ books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras holds an MFA from Goddard College in Fiction. Sassafras is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Corgi Butts Float! Faithful Golden Retriever Stays with Sick Owner Wasabi Makes History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fly with us to America's Mountain West, where two of its most interesting denizens live. Loki the Wolf Dog: An Instagram SuperStar Loki the Wolf Dog has over 2 million social media followers, and after you "listen" to our audio postcard of his Instagram feed you will understand why. Escape with Loki and his dad, Kelly Lund, as they canoe across an alpine lake, set their dreams alight in a campfire, and chase jackrabbits. Adventures abound! But as so often happens, so does heartbreak when Loki's "little brother" Bailey, who belongs to Kelly's girlfriend Ally, gets hit with the number one killer of dogs: cancer.   Dr. Peter Rork's Heart Is As Big As Wyoming: Dog Is My CoPilot In our second segment we take off in a plane called The Big Dog. It's a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan packed from floor to ceiling, fore to aft, with dozens of lucky rescue dogs. What are they doing? Flying to their forever homes on the other side of the western mountain ranges. Who's flying them? Dr. Peter Rork, the retired orthopedic surgeon who founded the nonprofit Dog Is My CoPilot.    00:50 – Introducing Kelly Lund and His Wolf Dog, Loki  02:07 – Join Loki on His Adeventures with this Audio Postcard  04:35 – Hear the Story Behind Kelly and Loki's Instagram Success  08:05 – From a Love of the Outdoors to a Brotherly Love  12:26 – Take Flight With Dr. Peter Rork on a Rescue Transport Mission  19:41 – Find Out What We Have Planned for Next Week!  About Loki the Wolf Dog  Loki the Wolf Dog is one of the most famous dogs on Instagram. His feed is chock-a-block with outdoor adventures with Kelly Lund, and his girlfriend Ally. The photos and videos they create are journal entries in a life well lived. Whether running through meadows or across beaches, snowboarding or driving 10,000 miles to Alaska, Loki and Kelly inspire us to get out, explore the world, and make memories with our own dogs. Must-follow for gorgeous images.  Loki the Wolf Dog: https://www.lokithewolfdog.com/  Loki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loki/  Dog Cancer Answers: https://dogcanceranswers.com   About Dr. Peter Rork and Dog Is My CoPilot  Dog Is My CoPilot, the non-profit Dr. Peter Rork founded in 2012, has rescued more than 16,000 at risk animals. This organization flies animals from shelters that use euthanasia to shelters that don't, so they can eventually find their forever homes. Dog Is My CoPilot works collaboratively with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations and individuals in fifteen Western states to coordinate transports. They provide life-saving air services at no cost to the shelters and adoption centers with whom they partner. Want to get involved? Dr. Rork asks you donate to your local shelter, foster a dog, and give to his nonprofit if you have something left over.   Dog Is My CoPilot: https://dogcopilot.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If dogs represent the best of human qualities … and we assert they do … how, and when, do we need to become more human? A Dog’s Story of Survival For years Frankie lived on a hill above a suburban elementary school. All by himself, he survived by garbage picking after the last lunch bell rang. His scrounging paid off, but neighbors in the San Francisco suburb were worried about Frankie’s health. He evaded their attempts to catch him for a week, but eventually, was captured. At his veterinary appointment, the doctor found something that pointed to a ghastly past … one that made his life on the hill look pastoral by comparison. We Don’t Deserve Dogs Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker are documentary filmmakers who like to form hypotheses and then test them on film. Their latest is We Don’t Deserve Dogs … and they offer as proof a series of snapshots and portraits from around the globe. We visit several different cultures and through their lens inhabit new beliefs and attitudes about the human-dog bond. Former child soldiers in Uganda cope with PTSD with the help of adopted dogs. A Pakistani woman invites a stray dog home and is shunned by her neighbors. A dog in Lima, Peru is celebrated with a lavish birthday party. A Dog Eases the Pain of Divorce Donna Dees was in the throes of planning the Million Mom March when her husband asked for a divorce. The timing could not have been worse … especially for their two young daughters. Hoping to soften the blow, the couple decided to give their girls a puppy along with the bad news. Little Daisy’s arrival distracted everyone from the divorce drama by forcing everyone to make adjustments and achieve balance. In their case, getting a dog was a puptastic solution to an age-old problem. The Hydrant Pam and Jim stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. This week, Busch wants your dog to be their Dog Brew Influencer. Also, it turns out Democrats and Republicans on the Hill have always agreed on one thing, after all. About A Dog’s Story of Survival Frankie is living his best life at home in Northern California. About Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker are an Australian born, Brooklyn based documentary filmmaking duo. Their new documentary film, We Don't Deserve Dogs, is out now. We Don't Deserve Dogs is a contemplative odyssey across our planet, looking at the simple and extraordinary ways that dogs influence our daily lives. Former child soldiers in Uganda. The local pub in a Scottish town. A dog walker on the streets of Istanbul. A kaleidoscope of unconventional portraits from fascinating locations. People need dogs, and perhaps they need us, but what do humans do to deserve the unconditional love they provide? Watch the trailer, and rent or buy the movie from https://wedontdeservedogs.com instagram.com/urtext facebook.com/urtextfilms About Donna Dees Donna Dees, described in 2020 by Glamour Magazine as an “activist’s activist,” is the founder of the Million Mom March held on Mother’s Day 2000 — the largest protest against gun violence in US history until the more recent March for Our Lives. Her 2004 memoir and guidebook called “Looking for a Few Good Moms: How One Mom Rallied a Million Others Against the Gun Lobby” earned her the “Chutzpah Award” from Oprah. The book was also cited by The Atlantic in 2008 as one of the best books on female leadership. Over the years, she has promoted gun violence prevention and grassroots activism in hundreds of media outlets including on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, Good Morning America, the Today Show and the NBC Nightly News. Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Dog Brew Influencer Job Congress is a Dog Friendly Workplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is more than one way to lose a dog. In this episode we cross the rainbow bridge with James Jacobson’s Maltese Roo and meet a pet detective who has a nose for sniffing out missing pups. Grieving the loss of a dog Saying goodbye to a dog is never easy, in fact it is probably one of the hardest things a dog lover must do. James Jacobson marks the loss of his beloved Roo, with some insightful moments from Lori Levine, who knows what it is to grieve for dogs, all too well. Do you remember love – a love poem to my dog (video) Jamie Katz – Licensed Pet Detective When a beloved dog goes missing, we tend to panic. We assume the worst: dognapping! We tend to not think clearly about how to best begin a search. That’s where a licensed Private Investigator can be of help. Jamie Katz is just such a professional, who exclusively works to get pets back home. This real-life, bona fide Pet Detective offers tips and insights. And you won’t want to miss the story about her latest super-success story. Dog Lovers Live – Pet Sitter Confessional Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Collin and Meghan host Pet Sitter Confessional, a podcast by pet sitters for pet sitters. It’s an open and honest discussion about life as a pet sitter.  Pet Sitter Confessional  Lori Levine Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television, is a pioneer in the world of strategic entertainment marketing and events. The driving force behind some of the most recognizable entertainment promotions and parties of the past decade, Lori harnesses the power of celebrity to elevate brands above the clutter of the modern media landscape. As a talent executive for NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Lori earned widespread acclaim for her ability to keep the show at the cutting edge of pop culture and ensure a constant flow of A-list guests. Instagram: @FlyingTV, @LoriLevineFTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-levine-721b9b4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingTelevision/ About Jamie Katz Licensed Private Investigator Jamie Katz is the best in the biz when it comes to reuniting lost pets with their loved ones. Katz has travelled across the country at a moment’s notice and successfully found missing animals in rural towns as well as in big cities. PI Jamie Katz, LLC is the only private investigation agency in South Florida that specializes full-time in reuniting lost, missing and stolen pets with their families with the aid of scent specific tracking dogs. Website: http://www.jamiekatzpetdetective.com/ About Pet Sitter Confessional  Collin and Meghan have a decade of experience looking after other people's pets and on Pet Sitter Confessional, a podcast by pet sitters for pet sitters, they speak to guests about the ins and outs of pet sitting.  https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/ https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional/ https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pet-sitter-confessional-484799196/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1JstoatEPzmizsrCO3STQ https://open.spotify.com/show/7JjynoTWpSpcbBsHurckHZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the last step after a long, protracted unhappy few months. Everything collected as a couple over a lifetime is divided up as one becomes two and they go their separate ways. But what about the dog? How is that going to work and how do you keep the dog’s best interest a priority? Who gets the dog if we split? At a time when dog ownership is growing and the way people see dogs in a family setting is getting more complex, so too is the need to consider dogs during divorce. Legal disputes are on the rise over who will get the dog, and with dogs considered chattels, like furniture, in most jurisdictions, stories are rife of couples fighting in court, sometimes just to spite their ex-partner. While some states in the US and in other parts of the world are changing the law so judges have leeway to consider the best interests of pets during a divorce, like they do children, it is not across the board. But an emerging industry of mediators and Petnups has developed, to help couples negotiate who will get the dog. Pet custody specialist Karis Nafte is a mediator who helps people decide the best way forward for their dog and in this episode, she walks us through all the ins and outs of what to know for your dog, before, during and after a split. About Karis Nafte, Pet Custody Specialist Originally from the USA, Karis started working with dogs professionally in 1996. She has hugely varied background in animal work; puppy training, doggy daycare, obedience, behavior problems, dog sports, aggressive dogs, shelter work, and on set movie training with a variety of animal species. After recognizing the need for ‘dog centered mediation’ during divorce, Karis became an internationally accredited family mediator. After 26 years of experience and working with thousands of dogs, she combines her wealth of knowledge animal behavior with mediation to help her clients make the best decision for their dog’s long-term wellbeing during divorce. Her goal is to help her clients see the dogs not as weapons or leverage against their ex, nor as human children, but as the individuals they are with their own needs. She collaborates with mediators and attorneys worldwide as well as offering regular webinars to educate divorce professionals about pets and divorce. In 2005 Karis moved to South Africa on a vacation, fell in love with the country, and decided to stay put. She lives there with her husband, daughter, 3 cats and 4 dogs. Known for her humane and effective training and behavior solutions, Karis is a nationally known and well-respected dog behavior consultant, regularly appearing on TV and radio in South Africa. She is a judge for the South African Dog Agility Association, and a licensed animal wrangler for the film industry. Who Keeps the https://whokeepsthedog.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karis-nafte-b4b9b81a6/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karisnafte/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a case of CSI Israel, how one council plans to clean up its sidewalks from wayward poop. The truth behind why dogs sleep on their backs and why our furry friends are the ultimate drying machines. How dog poo could land dog owners in the proverbial! Almost every suburb in every city around the world has the same problem. Recalcitrant dog owners who don’t pick up after their pups. But an Israeli city council is making moves to change that, with plans to add every pet dog’s DNA to a database, so abandoned poo can be tested and owners traced and fined. It might be harsh, but no doubt there will be dog owners AND non-dog owners who would support it. Are you one? Israeli Council introduces DNA database to track owners not picking up after dogs Belly up, paws out: What’s with that position? Ever wondered why your pooch lays on their back, paws in the air, belly exposed? While it is cute and looks like they want a tummy rub (both of which are true), there are some very solid reasons as to why they do it. We paw over the paws up position and find out what is really going on. Why dogs sleep on their back Dogs: The Ultimate Drying Machine Next time your dog shakes himself, watch. What looks like an attempt to paint the walls with mud is actually a feat of engineering. Being able to shake yourself almost completely dry in 4 seconds is a survival instinct for dogs. But for scientists, it's something to emulate. David Hu, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech University, explains. What you'll learn in this segment has been applied to everything from dryers to cameras! Dog Lovers Live – Erin Scott  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Erin Scott is host and creator of the Believe in Dog Podcast. She started the podcast to connect with other dog lovers and hear stories of dogs who changed lives and to share and learn about all the different directions that the love of dogs can take people in. Believe in Dog  Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode  0:56 Hot dogs cool off 4:46 Dog poo track and trace  8:50 Ultimate drying machine   16:47 Dog Lovers Live – Erin Scott/Believe in dog  21:30 On the Next Episode  About David Hu David Hu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech. He studies animal movements to learn how to improve human tools. The undulations of sandfish may seem like a trivial matter, a mere pretty sight, but in the world of engineering and physics, the way an animal moves divulges tons of information. Insects can show us how to avoid crashes. Dogs can show us how to dry clothes quickly and efficiently. By watching animals in the lab, in the rainforest, and in the home, we can make more elegant devices. Even robots take their cues from the way animals leverage physical laws! Professor Hu is the author of How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future. His next book, also on animal movements, is a work in progress. Book: How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future Twitter: @drdavidhu About Erin Scott  Erin Scott is host of the podcast Believe in Dog, a podcast sharing stories about how the love of a dog is changing our lives and changing the world. Facebook: @believeindogpodcast Instagram: @believe_in_dog_podcast Email: erin@believeindogpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs, work, life – it's all a balancing act. Meet some creative people who have found a way to blend it all together seamlessly.  Rob Sayegh Jr. Author and Children's Book Illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. plays as a way of life. He entertains his San Francisco neighbors with life-size window cartoons. He designs dog toys. He attracts parents of shelter dogs with his #AdoptADoodleProject dog portraits. And his new picture book, Love Tails, illustrates what's involved in dog greetings. (Hint: every dog has a tale to tell with their tail.) Lulu, The 5 Million Dollar Border Collie When Bill died, he left his Border Collie Lulu bereft, but not destitute. Not by a long shot. He earmarked $5 million dollars -- the bulk of his estate -- to his precious pup. That's enough to make us cock our heads and wonder: what does a dog do with so much money? And why don't more folks make provisions for the pets in their estate planning? Kate Erickson, Entrepreneurs on Fire Like many others, Kate and John expanded their family during the pandemic by adopting a dog. The entrepreneurs, thrilled with their new pup, had to find a way to keep him from disrupting work. As podcasters, it was a challenge -- but they came up with a solution. Kate Erickson joins us to share their unique formula for managing a home office and a bouncy puppy. Chapters 2:02 – Communities in San Francisco Come Together in the Pandemic 4:04 – Rob Sayegh Jr. #AdoptADoodleProject Helps Dogs Get Adopted 6:01 – What's It Like to Design Toys for Dogs? 8:44 – Rob Sayegh Jr. Talks About His Debut Book Love Tails 9:30 – Rob Draws Inspiration from His Dog Walks 10:49 – Lulu, The $5,000,000 Dog 13:32 – What Happens When We Try to Work From Home 14:57 – Entrepreneur, Kate Erickson Shares How She Works From Home with Her Pandemic Pup, Gus 19:39 – Find Out What's On Our Next Episode About Rob Sayegh Jr. Rob Sayegh Jr, is a former toy designer turned children's book author/illustrator. Through humorous pictures and whimsical words, he traps his infectious giggle on the page. When he's not doodling or writing, he enjoys collecting vintage toys, officiating snack taste-tests, falling in love with every dog he meets, and exploring his city. He currently lives in San Francisco with his partner and their dogs, Penny and Rigby. Book: Love Tails by Rob Sayegh Jr. Published by Cameron Kids. Available wherever books are sold March 9, 2021 Book Link: https://amzn.to/2Zstig2 Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/robsayart/?hl=en Website: https://www.robsayart.com  About Kate Erickson What happens when you take a marketing and advertising background, add an English degree and then uncover a passion for entrepreneurship? Really cool stuff. Kate Erickson is the Integrator of Awesome Ideas at Entrepreneurs On Fire! After years in the banking industry, she decided to invest in herself. She has taken her knowledge and experience and dedicated it to service. She helps others recognize, create, and build the businesses they once assumed were pipe dreams. Entrepreneurs on Fire: https://www.eofire.com/ Kate's Take Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kates-take/id906547288 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelerickson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixty years ago, medical trail blazer and veterinary orthopedic surgeon Lincoln Parkes built the first “dog cart” for his surgical patients. They could wheel themselves about while they recovered from surgery and maintain their strength. Since then K9 Carts, the business born of Dr. Parkes’ simple contraption, has kept millions of dogs mobile from Florida to Nepal. Dogs use wheelchairs to recover from surgery, but also during recovery or illness. Their humans, some of whom join us for today’s show, have adaptations to make, but those are well worth it to care for their dogs with disabilities. There’s even a UK charity to help owners who can’t afford wheels. Episode Links Wheelie Pugs Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wheeliepugs UK Dogs On Wheels Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/301000990491233 Dogs On Wheels Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/353624745792730 Peppa’s Place support group https://www.facebook.com/groups/960666321028365 Sneha’s Care, rescue for disabled dogs in Nepal https://www.snehacare.org/ Winston’s Wheels, UK charity which loans wheelchairs https://www.facebook.com/winstonwheelscharity/ Franky’s Bowtique https://www.frankysbowtique.com/ Kyle’s charity Autism Down https://autismdown.org/ K9 Carts https://k9carts.com/ About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The popularity of pet cloning has grown in recent years, as the technology becomes more accessible and cost comes down, but the practice remains ethically controversial and many who chose to clone, can face a backlash. Would you clone your dog? Cloning was once reserved for livestock, but it’s popularity and accessibility has grown among dog and cat owners. But the practice remains controversial, and some say unethical. When Dolly the Sheep was cloned in 1996, she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell, using the process of nuclear transfer. It was a major turning point in science.  But dogs were much harder to clone because of the differences in the canine reproductive process.  So, when Snuppy, the Afghan Hound puppy, was successfully born in 2005 and named Time Magazine’s Invention of the Year, it was clear this was the start of something big. Now ViaGen Pets and Equine in Texas is among a limited number of companies worldwide able to clone dogs, cats and horses for pet owners. While detractors disagree with cloning for a range of reasons, those who have done it, including Barbra Streisand, are thrilled with the result and are delighted to have a piece of their beloved dog who provided the cells to make the clone possible. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of cloning to understand why people choose to clone, and why those against it call it the canine version of A Handmaid’s Tale.   About Melain Rodriguez, ViaGen Pets Melain has been a member of the ViaGen Pets and Equine team since 2008, having started as a Cell Culture Associate. Since 2009 she has served as the Client Service Manager. Melain received her B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. She has a diverse background in biochemistry and molecular biology and has worked in research laboratories at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of California, San Diego. Melain loves being around all types of animals. She is a doting pet parent to one dog, two cats and two chickens. ViaGen Pets https://www.viagenpets.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ViaGenPets/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/viagenpetsandequine/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVPsZTPtMMTa5oC1pEZv_Q LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melain-rodriguez/ About Jessica Pierce, Bioethicist As a bioethicist, Jessica Pierce’s research and writing focuses broadly on ethical issues that arise in the biological and biomedical sciences. Much of her early work was centered on interconnections between health, health care, and ecosystems. More recently, she has concentrated on human-animal relationships, particularly the obligations that arise in caring for and living well with companion animals. Jessica’s books and articles explore, among other things, hospice and palliative medicine for aging and ill animals, the promise and peril of animal welfare science, and how to give companion animals the best possible care. Jessica Pierce https://www.jessicapierce.net/articles/etqplczfdmu9058sqt87mo2wo4l02c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to hear something surprising, unusual, or downright weird? This week’s show has all three of those covered. Jamie Katz – Licensed Pet Detective When a beloved dog goes missing, we tend to panic. We assume the worst: dognapping! We tend to not think clearly about how to best begin a search. That’s where a licensed Private Investigator can be of help. Jamie Katz is just such a professional ... who exclusively works to get pets back home. This real-life, bonafide Pet Detective offers tips and insights. And you won’t want to miss the story about her latest super-success story.  Stray – A New Documentary Filmmaker Elizabeth Lo takes us to the streets of Istanbul in her new documentary Stray. It’s illegal to capture and hold or kill stray dogs in the Turkish capital … which may make them the city’s most interesting denizens. Filmed at dog level, Lo takes us on a long walk with the dogs. We play in parks, march in protests, visit a couple “dog restaurants, and listen in on everyday conversations. Lo crafts a poignant, wordless portrait of a way of life where dogs and humans interconnect by the multitude … to explore the inherent value of all beings. The Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs When virtual reality changes your reality, you know you’re truly in the matrix. Indie Game Developer and Award-Winning Narrative Director, Xalavier Nelson Jr., once identified as a cat person … but became a dog person by creating a video game that deals in absurdity. The Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs asks the question “what happens if you and your loved one are the only humans left … and you are separated by galaxies … and what if dogs are the ones running the alien airport you must use to reunite?” Using unabashedly joyful stock photo dogs in his game ended up changing his view on the species. Now he now has a real-life dog – something that wouldn’t have happened without the game. About Jamie Katz Licensed Private Investigator Jamie Katz is the best in the biz when it comes to reuniting lost pets with their loved ones. Katz has traveled across the country at a moment’s notice and successfully found missing animals in rural towns as well as in big cities. PI Jamie Katz, LLC is the only private investigation agency in South Florida that specializes full-time in reuniting lost, missing and stolen pets with their families with the aid of scent specific tracking dogs. http://www.jamiekatzpetdetective.com/ About Elizabeth Lo Elizabeth Lo is an award-winning filmmaker who is interested in finding new, aesthetic ways of exploring the boundaries between species, class, and unequal states of personhood. Her work has been broadcast and showcased internationally, including at Sundance, MoMA Museum of Modern Art, SXSW, IDFA, True/False, Tribeca, Hot Docs, New York Times Op-Docs, Field of Vision, and PBS’ POV. Elizabeth has been featured in Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, DOC NYC’s 40 Under 40 List, Cannes Lions’ New Directors Showcase, and the artist academics of Locarno Film Festival and New York Film Festival. Her debut feature, Stray, won the Top Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, a Critics Choice Award, and two Cinema Eye Honors after premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020. https://www.elizabeth-lo.com/ About Xalavier Nelson Jr. Xalavier Nelson Jr. is a BAFTA-nominated, award-winning narrative director, writer, ex-PC Gamer columnist, IntroComp organizer, and MCV Rising Star. You might know him from his work on Reigns: Beyond, Hypnospace Outlaw, Can Androids Pray, SkateBIRD, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, or dozens of other things. https://twitter.com/WritNelson https://store.steampowered.com/app/1246250/An_Airport_for_Aliens_Currently_Run_by_Dogs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Hound Headlines, how scientists are learning about dog evolution by studying the pets that were abandoned at Chernobyl. Australia has come up with a novel way of ensuring pet owners pay their dog licence, the Guinness Book Of Records has a new title-holder for the world’s shortest dog, but just how tiny is Pearl the chihuahua? In Australia they have come up with a novel way of making sure pet owners register their dogs, if you don’t you could lose your driver’s licence! And Snoopy has a real-life doppelganger! Episode Links https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537 https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a43457220/chernobyl-dogs-dna-evolution/ https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/biological_sciences/our_people/directory/mousseau_timothy.php Chernobyl Created the World's Rarest Dogs https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169466830/worlds-shortest-dog-pearl-chihuahua New World's Shortest Dog - Guinness World Records https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-03/queenslanders-lose-drivers-licences-failing-pay-dog-registration/101921480 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10836557/Australia-election-2022-fine-costs-not-voting.html Dog breeder registration laws – what Queensland breeders need to know https://viatravelers.com/german-dogs/ https://viatravelers.com/dog-laws-in-germany/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq6cwmsOOKA/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgAhxNJxWK/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/12/entertainment/snoopy-lookalike-bayley/index.html About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years living with a new family, Sgt. Pepper who was thought stolen, is found. While a test of endurance for an ultramarathoner and a homeless pup ends in a match made in heaven for Gobi the Desert Dog and Dion Leonard. The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert Ultramarathons are a grueling test of endurance, and those who run them tend to be masters of focus. So, when a scruffy little homeless dog joined Dion Leonard's Gobi Desert run, he tried to ignore her... and failed (miserably). Dion named the pup Gobi and took her home to Scotland. Along the way, their multiple adventures proved the ultimate test of endurance. Missing dog, found years later What if your dog went missing for 7 years, thought stolen and lost forever? Now imagine getting a phone call to be told that your furry best friend is alive and well and living more than 1000 miles from home? That is exactly what happened to one Florida woman. Florida dog found 7 years after going missing “Ooh Heaven is a place in Home Depot” Donning her orange apron ready for ‘work’, Heaven is the resident smile and cuddle giver at her local Home Depot. But it has taken many regular visits to the hardware superstore for this rescue pup to turn from timid dog into morale officer. Home Depot hires its cutest employee ever Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:03 The Hydrant – A Dog Goes Missing for 7 Years 7:27 Heaven the Home Depot Dog 10:07 The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert 25:59 Dog Lover Live – Anne Angelo Webb, Dog Intuitive 32:39 On the Next Show About Saskia Edwards Audio Producer, and Dog Edition contributor Saskia Edwards is a winner of our 101 Dog Stories Contest. She won for her piece; The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert. For info on our 101 Dog Stories Contest: https://www.dogpodcastnetwork.com/101-dog-stories-contest/ Chris Roy - Doobert And Transporting Animals | The Long Leash #23: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/chris-roy-doobert-and-transporting-animals-the-long-leash-23/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are headed to Argentina to a dog shelter that cares for 500 dogs! We will learn about the creative ways this shelter has increased adoptions, particularly of disabled dogs. To show how lovable and happy these dogs are, every year the shelter El Campito hosts a Disabled Dog Parade. Our hosts also discuss the poor conditions of some of the underfunded and overcrowded dog shelters in the country and how police carry out raids on backyard breeders. Many of the rescued dogs, like the 97 Doxens featured in this episode, get sent to the shelter for rehabilitation. El Campito knows that saving dogs is only half the job. To improve conditions for dogs across Argentina they also need to educate the public. About Guests Sergio Moragues: @elcampito Head of Institutional Relations at El Campito. Susana Dascalaky: @SDascalaky Pioneer Animal Rights Lawyer and volunteer at El Campito. Fernando Pieroni: @fer_pieroni Animal rescuer and social influencer for animal rights. Episode Links El Campito animal shelter: https://www.elcampitorefugio.org/ Dog Edition Episode 50: A Texas Sized Problem About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those who pay close attention, dogs are fantastic teachers. Today, a story about a man whose dog saved his life … and a woman whose dog can teach us all good boundaries. London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered Chef/owner Barry Karacostas’ wife handed him an ultimatum: get your life together and stop partying. She also handed him their dog’s leash. Forced to come home to feed and walk Leo, their Rottweiler, Barry’s priorities shifted. The pair started running in the park off lead. Both became more fit, and Barry stayed sober. They were on the right path … and it led to a brand-new business. Now he’s reimagining wellness for every dog – and human – in London as a thank you to the species he credits with saving his life. Don’t Pet My F***ing Dog Kimberly Gauthier loves her dogs and their walks in her Washington state neighborhood. What doesn’t she love? When strangers rush up to pet them without getting permission! Her popular blog post No! You Can’t Pet My F***ing Dog has polarized readers. Some agree … while others are less understanding. On today’s show we find out: can Kimberly help break (Dog Edition Co-host) Pam’s habit of petting strange dogs? The Hydrant Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.  Chapters 1:10 On Today's Show 2:18 London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered 11:51 Don’t Pet My F***ing Dog 20:01 The Hydrant 21:57 On the Next Episode Barry Karacostas - Urban Mutts Barry Karacostas was a chef-owner going through a difficult time. His dog, Leo, was a kind-hearted Rottie who knew just what he needed. Dragging Barry out for daily walks led to conversations with other dog lovers. As he and Leo became fit and healthy, Barry invited more dogs to join their off-lead pack. His Dog Jogger business attracted celebrity clients. As he learned about canine psychology, Barry realized dogs needed true wellness. He opened Urban Mutts Dog Club & Hotel … a re-imagined day care and hotel facility that is the ultimate “five star hotel” for dogs and their Londoner companions. Urban Mutts Hotels Instagram: Dog Jogger Instagram: Urban Mutts Linked In Profile Kimberly Gauthier Kimberly Gauthier started her Keep the Tail Wagging blog in December 2011 as an expression for her love of her dogs. She chronicles her adventures in dog nutrition, raw feeding, health, training, behavior, and more. No longer a hobby, her site is now a woman/minority-owned small business. The goal? To raise awareness of natural alternative canine care and wellbeing. She is the author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding and Keeping it Raw™: 100 Questions Pet Parents Ask About Raw Feeding for Dogs. Keep the Tail Wagging A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding Keeping It Raw No You Can’t Pet My F-in Dog ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of pet care has skyrocketed in the last ten years, and no, it's not just inflation. We’ve demanded better medical care for our non-human family members … and the industry has responded. When vets are asked to do more than “give a shot” … a vaccine, antibiotic, or steroid … the medical standards rise. And so do costs. State-of-the-art equipment costs money, as do overhead and labor. Good medicine costs good money, it turns out. Today, we do a deep dive into the inner workings of the veterinary medical industry and its complex economics. We explore the heavy impact the pandemic has had on veterinarians and their clinics. Why are so many mom-n-pop practices selling to corporate networks? Why have so many veterinarians and veterinary technicians left the field, even as demand rises? Is pet insurance a good option, or is it only adding complexity to an already-tangled situation? Historical inefficiencies must be set aside to modernize the industry … are there innovations coming that will help veterinarians help more dogs with even better medicine? Episode Links Pet Fund PayPal for donations Covetrus The company trying to help vets and pet owners with solutions to expensive medication and practice costs. Gravity Payments The payment processor to help vet clinics get payments through without a hassle. This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Jenna Stregowski Jenna Stregowski is a former veterinary technician and hospital manager with over 20 years of experience. She is now a full-time pet journalist who writes for The Spruce Pets and other publications. About Dr. Marty Becker Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” is a long-time veterinarian, media personality, and best-selling author. He is the founder of “Fear Free,” which works to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress, in pets. About Karen Leslie Karen Leslie is the Executive Director of The Pet Fund, a non-profit dedicated to funding vet care for those who cannot afford it. About Randy Valpy Randy Valpy is President of Underwriting at Trupanion and has over 20 years of experience within the animal health industry. About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ocean liners, the majestic hotels of the sea, have never been built just for humans. Since their invention in 1840, they have accommodated many other species. In the early days, the animals who voyaged were fresh food for human passengers, so they didn’t quite complete the crossing. But that changed around the turn of the century, when passengers started asking to bring their pets on the trip. Shipping operators figured out how to let companion animals make themselves at home at sea. The most memorable ocean liner, the Titanic, was perhaps the most infamous of the ships to accommodate pets. She left Southampton for her maiden voyage with over 2000 passengers and crew … and twelve dogs on board. The dogs lived in luxury for a few days … until the ship hit the iceberg. What happened to the dogs? Ian Murphy at Liverpool’s Maritime Museum and Janette McCutcheon, author of several books about ocean liners, tell us about each … including an incredible tale of owner loyalty. Make sure you have your handkerchief in hand! By the 1930’s, ships were attracting movie stars, businesspeople, and other wealthy and glamorous passengers. And yes, they wanted their animals with them on the crossing. Who were the crew members tasked with looking after the dogs? Today only one ocean liner is left in service: the Queen Mary 2. Perhaps it’s the law of supply and demand that explains why the wait list for kenneled passengers is two years … but is it waning supply, or increasing demand? Humans choose to cross on Queen Mary 2 for a variety of reasons, from cost savings to phobia avoidance to health concerns. We speak to passengers who’ve made the trip and report how their dogs liked being on ship in a confined space with a strict diet. Was it a floating spa, or something … else? Episode Links Travelling on the Queen Mary 2 with pets Michelle Binkley’s YouTube channel Janette McCutcheon’s books Maritime Museum in Liverpool About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the pandemic ground the world to a halt, Emma was studying in France, an ocean and a continent away from her home. Returning to Oregon to be closer to her family, she did what many other Americans did that year: adopt a puppy. Hope was a rescue from Texas: a sweet, traumatized Pitbull. Despite the pandemic restrictions’ and wildfire season’s best efforts, Emma and Hope formed a quick, intense bond. Hope turned out to be Emma’s great love, and so she never considered leaving her behind when she was offered a place in Glasgow to continue her studies. But Hope was terribly afraid of loud noises, and would never get on a plane. What to do? Perhaps a trip on the Queen Mary 2 was in order. It’s the only ship that carries animals across the Atlantic. But, wait: it turns out that Hope’s breed is banned in the UK! How was this girl going to get this dog into that country? Emma turned to her mother, Lucy, for help, and the two of them planned a truly epic itinerary. Today we hear their story, and talk to Dr Sam Gaines of the RSPCA about the Dangerous Dogs Act, which has prohibited Pitbull ownership in the UK since 1991. Episode Links The RSPCA’s campaign to end Breed Specific Legislation The UK government’s rules about banned breeds About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story on today’s show was brought to you by one a winner of our 101 Dog Stories Contest. In “Gobi the Desert Dog: From China to Scotland,” Saskia Edward takes us to the Gobi Desert and introduces us to a superhuman athlete and his surprising running companion. Dion Leonard, ultra-marathoner, thought he was running a race … but then a stray dog joined him. Dion couldn’t shake his new companion, so he named her Gobi. By the finish line, they had fallen firmly in love … and then tragedy struck. Before Gobi could follow Dion home in Scotland, she had to stay behind, waiting for her travel documents. Tragedy struck when Gobi ran away from her caretakers in China and got lost in a huge city. What ensues is an international dog-hunt was launched to bring the duo back together again. More About Dion Leonard From 100 miles to 240+ miles nonstop, Dion has numerous top 10 finishes whilst competing in some of the world's toughest 'ultra-marathon' races including the Badwater 135. Dion has won races; including the Kalahari Extreme 155 mile race, Delirious W.E.S.T. 200 miles and become the first male to run the Grand Slam of 100's (silver buckling in all races) and the gruesome Leadman Series in one year https://www.dionleonard.com/ More About Finding Gobi This International Bestselling book is the amazing untold true story of extreme ultra runner Dion Leonard and Gobi the Chinese stray desert dog. Now available in 23 languages globally the two become running companions in the toughest of conditions and against all odds they formed an unbreakable bond that would change both of their lives forever. Book: https://www.findinggobi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findinggobi/?hl=en 101 Dog Stories Contest At Dog Podcast Network, we are searching for 101 dog tales to share with our listeners. Enter our 101 Dog Stories contest by submitting an audio package for a chance to win $100 and a grand prize of $5,000! The contest is open to anyone around the world! We are looking for news, in-depth reports, and interviews about anything dog-related. Learn more at 101 Dog Stories Contest. More About DPN Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In every city around the globe, people are affected by homelessness. But what happens when the homeless have a dog? This episode takes a deep dive into the lives of street dogs and the challenges their loved humans face. Even people with stable living situations can struggle with veterinary costs. For those experiencing homelessness, do their pets get adequate care? Could a dog be happier living on the streets than in a house? Are pets sometimes the real obstacle to finding housing? It’s a complex and difficult situation, and there are lots of factors at play. Today we speak to experts working with this population who understand the intense bond shared between human and dog … and know what steps we all can take to help both species. After all, they are family. We also hear from David, who lives with his deaf pit bulls on the streets of New York. He makes it clear: his dogs come first. About Genevieve Fredrick Genevieve Fredrick is the founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless in Nevada, an organization that has started thousands of volunteer pet food donation sites across America, as well as emergency veterinary care for homeless pets. https://www.petsofthehomeless.org/ About Chritine Kim Christine Kim started a national non-profit dedicated to expanding access to shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. They work with service providers to expand their programs to help keep the homeless with their furry families. https://www.mydogismyhome.org/ About Leslie Irvine Leslie Irvine is an American sociologist specializing in conceptions of the self and human-animal relationships. She tells us stories from her new book My Dog Always Eats First: Homeless People and Their Animals, which includes first-hand accounts of homeless and their dogs on the streets. You can find her book here. About Jenny Stavsky Jenny Stavsky is a clinical research manager based in Nottingham, England. Back in 2020 she worked with Louise Scanlon on a paper interviewing the homeless who have pets, learning that the bond between them is far deeper than we can ever imagine. You can find their research paper here. About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 24th of this year, Russia invaded Ukraine. The United Nations swiftly predicted the war would create the worst refugee crisis in Europe since WWII, and they were proven correct. Millions of people have been displaced, and among them are pet owners faced with a horrific dilemma: what to do with their animals? Bring them along on an uncertain journey? Leave them behind? Many didn’t have a choice. Photos from border crossings around Ukraine show many brought their dogs with them. But then what happened? On today’s show, we look at the journey these people and their pets made as the war unfolded. We speak with some of the people who helped along the way. Among the many challenges faced by refugees, rabies vaccinations proved to be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome. Without proof of current rabies vaccination, dogs had to be left behind at the border. For others, fleeing with their pets simply wasn’t an option. We also hear about those who stayed behind, and struggled to care for beloved pets in a war zone. Cover Art: The image used in this episode’s cover art was created by Ukranian artist Oleksandr Miroshnychenko. Please visit their Etsy page to offer support: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckyArtStudioUA?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=29816966 About Dr. Marty Becker Dr. Becker practices in Ohio and is the founder of Fear Free, an organization that provides education to veterinarians and pet owners to look after a pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. He traveled to Ukraine to offer veterinary services to refugees. About Elisa Dumitrescu Dumitrescu runs the shelter Saved by the Vet in Solca, Romania, which is about 40 minutes from Ukraine’s border. What started as a blueberry farm with her husband, has become a haven for homeless pets. Recently, she has been helping refugees fleeing Ukraine with their pets. Instagram: @dogood_romania About Dr. Jon Geller Dr. Geller is a veterinarian and the founder and medical director of the Street Dog Coalition. This Colorado-based organization provides free care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. He traveled to Ukraine to offer veterinary services to refugees.  His organization will be continuing work at the border for the foreseeable future, and support can be offered on their website at: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/operation-ukraine  About Dr. Elena Kostiuk Dr. Kostiuk is the chief of cardiology at the ZOOLUX Vet Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine. When the war started, she moved in to her clinic full time and provided care to the animals of those who stayed in the city. Links to Support Ukrainian Dogs World Vets (for those within the U.S.): https://secure.givelively.org/donate/world-vets/support-for-pets-from-ukraine World Vets (for those outside the U.S.): https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=worldvets&id=15 Saved by the Vet’s list for Ukrainian support efforts: https://linktr.ee/dogood_romania Association of Pets and people understanding: https://appu.net.ua/charity-payment/en The following link is to help the Ukrainian army: https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia is a terrible disease. The mental decline of our loved ones is heartbreaking, and the effects are profound. This condition can’t be cured, but medication and therapy can help. And what better therapy is there than the unconditional love of a dog? In today’s episode, we join Layla, a Jack Russell who visits dementia patients in a Canadian senior center. She helps those afflicted by spreading love and joy in a way only dogs can. We also get into the science and research behind why dogs are so beneficial for those with dementia. Episode links Swedish Study: A Therapy Dog’s Impact on Daytime Activity and Night-time Sleep for Older Persons with Alzheimer's Disease-A Case Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287442448_A_therapy_dog's_impact_on_daytime_activity_and_night-time_sleep_for_older_persons_with_Alzheimer's_disease_-_A_case_study University of Nebraska study showing relief from Sundowner Syndrome: https://onecallmedicalalert.com/blogs/news/research-shows-therapy-dogs-can-help-alzheimers-patients-with-sundown-syndrome About DPN Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world around us is constantly changing, and not always for the better. It is undeniable that humans have a stressful impact on wildlife. But the good news is, there are conservation pups working hard to save our environment, one species at a time. Today we speak with Heather Reich, a Game Biologist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, and she shares with us how her Karelian bear dogs are chasing black bears in order to protect them. Black bears in the Sierra Nevada Mountains often make their way into populated areas that are abundant with easy meals; fruit trees, houses full of sweets, and garbage cans free for the taking. This is dangerous because these bears become comfortable around people and spend less time in their natural and safer environment. This is where Heather’s bear dogs come in. Once a bear is caught acting naughty within city limits multiple times, it is tranquilized and relocated to a less human populated area. Then, the bear dogs haze and harass the freshly released bears to create a negative association with people. But this is not only happening in Nevada. Nils Pedersen is the Director of the Wind River Bear Institute (WRBI) in Alaska, where he breeds and trains Karelians to do conservation work around the globe. Some of his dogs have even found their way to Japan. Picchio is a Wildlife Research Center in Japan that uses Karelian bear dogs to enable peaceful coexistence between people and the Asiatic bears that live in the forest. Junpei Tanaka tells us about his two Karelians who work as wildlife ambassadors to local communities. Lastly, we will hear from Kyoko Johnson, who is the founder and lead K9 trainer at Conservation Dogs of Hawaii. Her conservation canines detect invasive species like devil weed and coqui frogs, to help conserve the delicate flora and fauna of Hawaii. Photo Credit: John Axtell, taken of Heather’s Karelian bear dogs in Nevada Heather Reich Heather Reich is a Game Biologist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and has 5 Karelian bear dogs. Using Karelians, Heather works to mediate human and bear interactions in the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a method of black bear conservation. Her first two Karelians, Sputnik and Orca, are now retired at 13 years old and are living the life of luxury with Heather and husband Derek. The rest of her pack are active canine conservators. Nils Pedersen Nils Pedersen is the Director of the Wind River Bear Institute (WRBI) in Alaska. He began working with the WRBI in 2011 as the trainer and handler of the Karelian bear dog “Soledad”. Together they have worked to address human-bear conflict issues with all three species of North American bear: brown, black, and polar bear. Nils completed a M.Sc. degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2019. You can support the Wind River Bear Institute at https://beardogs.org/donate/ Junpei Tanaka Junpei Tanaka 純平田中 is the leader of the bear team at Picchio’s Wildlife Research Center and has been working there for over 20 years. Junpei has two Karelians, Tama and Rela. Tama means “bullet” in Japanese, was named after Picchio’s first bear dog from the Wind River Bear Institute. Rela means “wind” in the Ainu (indigenous peoples of northern Japan) language, and her name was a tribute to Wind River Bear Institute for first establishing the use of bear dogs as a method of coexistence. You can support Picchio’s mission at https://www.wildlife-picchio.com/donate/ Kyoko Johnson Kyoko Johnson is the founder and lead K9 trainer at Conservation Dogs of Hawaii. Along with her conservation canines and volunteer staff, Kyoko works to detect invasive species to mitigate their impact on wildlife and the ecosystems of Hawaii, and detect endangered species for research and conservation purposes. You can donate to this non-profit at http://www.conservationdogshawaii.org/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic has pushed some people to learn skills they might not have otherwise learned – dog grooming, for instance. When shelter in place orders around the world took effect, dog owners rose to the occasion. Our long haired dogs needed to be trimmed! The results were mixed. Author and award winning television producer, Shelley Ross, chronicled some of the pandemic cuts we gave our dogs in a charming book titled Scruffy: Our loyal pandemic pooches and the good, the bad, and the crazy haircuts we gave them. Proceeds from the book help fund Covid-19 treatment research from The Cure Alliance. In this segment, Shelley also teaches us what Floof is, an internet trend that's sure to raise some eyebrows. In our final segment, discover what a positive Piglet Mindset is and how it's helping children and adults all over learn core values like acceptance, inclusion, empathy, and kindness regardless of looks, abilities, and disabilities. Piglet is a blind, deaf, and very tiny, pink puppy who keeps up with the six other dogs in his family, despite his challenges. Dr. Melissa Shapiro shares Piglet's amazing adoption story and teaches us what's behind Piglet's positive attitude. Chapters: 1:52 Pamela Lorence Attempts to Home Groom Her Dog Pepper 3:04 Kat, a Dog Groomer from Groomingdales in Burlingame, CA Shares Her Experience About How the Pandemic Shelter in Place Orders Impacted Her Business and Her Clients. 3:51 Shelley Ross, Award Winning Executive Television Producer and Author of Scruffy: Our loyal pandemic pooches and the good, the bad, and the crazy haircuts we gave them Joins the Conversation. 4:40 Pamela Goes to the Dog Park to Speak with Dog Owners About Their Home Grooming Experiences. 5:50 James Jacobson and Shelley Ross Describe What Floof is. 7:17 Pamela, James, And Shelley tell the Story of Evie the Dog. 11:00 Welcome Back! James and Pamela Introduce Dr. Melissa Shapiro Who Shares Her Story of Piglet – The Blind, Deaf, and Pink Puppy with a Very Important Job. 16:30 James Introduces the Europeans, A Story About a Journey Through the Heart of Europe from Sweden to Southern France—All Thru the Eyes, Nose and Ears of a Dog. This Piece is the First Winner of Our 101 Dog Stories Contest. Resources: Scruffy: Our loyal pandemic pooches and the good, the bad, and the crazy haircuts we gave them - https://www.thecurealliance.org/scruffy/ Piglet, the deaf, blind, pink puppy - https://www.pigletmindset.org/ Go Groomer YouTube Clip -: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- MyqqUvSwds&t=103s  The Long Leash Shelley Ross Episode - https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/floof-dog-haircuts-during-a-pandemic-the-long-leash/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s dog-related news round-up we talk about new strategies to help dogs beat aging, how raw food and table scraps may be GOOD for your puppy, a dog lost and found in an international move, the rise of severe dog flu in the U.S., a dog who watches morning television, and dogs getting stoned from garbage weed on the streets of NYC. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2023/02/13/anti-ageing-drug-could-help-dog-live-longer/ https://dogagingproject.org https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/eating-table-scraps-and-raw-food-may-help-protect-dogs-against-stomach-issues-180981634/ https://www.campaignasia.com/article/gordon-domlija-his-dog-harvey-and-his-exit-from-wavemaker/483322 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-flu-canine-influenza-rise-winter/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CockE3eIDCi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/bindi-dog-who-loves-to-watch-news-and-made-it-to-morning-show-8450382/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/nyregion/dogs-weed-nyc.html About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No-one wants to think about it, but if you die unexpectedly, have you planned what will happen to your dog? Many people assume friends or family will take it in, but unless you have explicitly had that conversation, your wishes may not be granted. What happens to your dog if you die? Leona Helmsley, the billionaire hotel magnate knew exactly what she wanted for her Maltese Trouble when she shuffled off. She bequeathed millions of dollars to care for her beloved pooch to ensure her ‘Princess’ was looked after for the rest of her days. But not everyone is so prepared or so wealthy, and if an owner dies without a plan for what should happen to their furry best friend, the dog can end up in a shelter or worse. How can you make sure that does not happen? Would you leave your dog to live out its days in an extraordinary sanctuary established just for orphaned dogs? Have you spoken to family or friends about caring for your pooch, if the worst should happen? Or have you thought about including money or instructions in your Will so your dog is looked after for years to come? In this episode we explore the many options to make sure dogs left behind, are looked after. About Rita Lynd, The Hannah Foundation Rita Lynd is a wealth of knowledge on dog behaviour. In 1996 Rita established High Shangrila Dog Training School where she helped many dog owners train and care for their K9 companions. She retired from dog training in 2016 but a true advocate for dogs over the years Rita has assisted with re-homing, staff training and supported new dog owners. In 2010 Rita established the Hannah Foundation Inc. after Hannah’s devoted owner unexpectedly died at his home. It was four days before the pair was discovered and Rita made the nine year-old-Boxer a promise to create a Sanctuary for orphaned dogs. The Hannah Foundation https://www.hannahcaninesanctuary.org.au/hannahs-story-2/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Hannah-Foundation-Inc-240365352665747/ About Kim Bressant-Kibwe, attorney Kim Bressant-Kibwe is a trusts and estates attorney, formerly with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She has been a keen advocate over the years for pet owner to have an estate plan and a disaster plan for their pets to ensure they don’t end up in animal shelters if something should happen to their owners and no one is available to take care of their pets. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bressant-kibwe-b7672113/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GREEN screen in TV land that has helped make one pooch a global sensation and the blind deaf PINK puppy inspiring children and adults to have a positive mindset. Pet detective pilot, finding pets from above It is the high-tech solution to tracking lost dogs. One former police officer and licensed pilot in central England is using his drone to find pooches that go missing, and so far, he has had quite the success in reuniting dogs with their owners. Could this be the pet detective of the future? English drone pilot finds missing dogs Storm the weather dog steals the show Pets popping up during Zoom meetings, have almost become the norm as the world moved to working from home due to the pandemic, while bringing dogs to work has also been embraced more widely. That is certainly the case for Global Toronto weatherman Anthony Farnell’s miniature Goldendoodle Storm. He made his first appearance on TV in 2012 during a national news bulletin and he has done it again, searching for treats during a recent weather report. Storm the weather dog searches for treats on LIVE TV Storm the weather dog steals spotlight A Piglet Mindset Piglet is a blind, deaf, and very tiny, pink puppy who keeps up with the six other dogs in his family, despite his challenges. In this episode, discover what a positive Piglet Mindset is and how it's helping children and adults all over learn core values like acceptance, inclusion, empathy, and kindness regardless of looks, abilities, and disabilities. Dr. Melissa Shapiro shares Piglet's amazing adoption story and teaches us what's behind Piglet's positive attitude. Piglet, the deaf, blind, pink puppy Dog Cancer Answers – Personality Types and Cancer What is your priority when choosing treatment options for your dog with cancer? Whether you are an Action-oriented go-getter, Comfort-first caretaker, or someone who likes to Balance all your options, your personality type impacts how you approach these important decisions. We take a sneak-peak at a four-part series on Dog Cancer Answers to understand human personality types and how that translates to how you approach cancer in your dog. About Dr Melissa Shapiro Dr Melissa Shapiro is a veterinarian and a lifelong animal welfare advocate. She and her husband Warren agreed to foster a tiny 1-pound deaf blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix in March of 2017 from a hoarding situation. They had no idea that their decision would be life-changing. Now Piglet lives with them and another six rescue dogs and across the globe, teaches people how to have a Piglet Mindset. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkpigletpuppy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigletpuppy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkDwbHOTQeCPb-47gBjaLw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkpigletpuppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs and military servicemembers put loyalty first, so this week, we explore how to repay them. Dogs on Deployment matches pets with caregivers for overseas servicemembers. Then, the original Dog Whisperer trains us humans with patience and kindness. Alisa Johnson, Founder of Dogs on Deployment Alisa Johnson has a novel way for every American who loves animals to serve their country. Her nonprofit, Dogs on Deployment, places pets in temporary care for servicemembers. The KC-130J transport pilot who earned the rank of Captain has helped more than 2,000 pets in need. Her story of service to country and dog -- and the challenges of starting a nonprofit -- is novel and inspiring. Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer One of the first Paul Owens teaches a new client is how to breathe, because 99% of dog training is human training. His positive, force-free techniques earned him the title "Dog Whisperer" long ago. He joins us to talk about how and why his strategies work ... and Pam tries out his recommendations with her dog, Pepper, in the studio. Chapters 01:10 – Feel-Good Military Homecoming Videos 02:11 – Introducing Alisa Johnson, Former U.S. Marine Captain 05:12 – How Does Dogs on Deployment Work? 06:53 – Paul Owens, The "Original" Dog Whisperer 08:12 - Let's Start with the Basics: Sit 09:31 – Start the Timer! Will Pam get Pepper to Sit? 10:52 - Location, Location, Location – Why it Matters for Training 12:31 – What Makes Paul Owens the OG Dog Whisperer? 13:51 – What We Have Planned for the Next Episode About Alisa Johnson In 2011 Alisa Johnson, a U.S. Marine, founded Dogs on Deployment with her husband Shawn, who serves the U.S. Navy. The couple were moving to Quantico, Virginia, for Alisa's military training when they realized their dog JD would have nowhere to live during Shawn's deployment. Realizing that thousands of loyal servicemembers face the same situation, they founded Dogs on Deployment. More than 2,000 military Pets in Need have since found loving, temporary foster care while their humans serve our country. Anyone can be a part of the solution by either boarding a pet or donating to Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ About Paul Owens Paul Owens, the “original” Dog Whisperer, has been training dogs for over 45 years. Once a classical trainer who used choke collars and shame-based techniques, he has found a new and better way. Now Paul is one of the world’s leading proponents of positive, force-free, nonviolent animal training. His books and DVDs have been translated into several languages and sold over 600,000 units worldwide. His message of kind and compassionate dog training has reached more than 5 million people through his products, articles, classes, seminars, and television and print interviews. He is the best-selling author of The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate Non-violent Approach To Dog Training, The Puppy Whisperer and The Dog Whisperer Presents Good Habits for Great Dogs. Paul Owens, The "Original" Dog Whisperer: https://originaldogwhisperer.com/dog-whisperer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who didn’t love Betty White? No one, that’s who. We all loved Betty White. In this special episode, we remember the legendary entertainer with two special guests who have experienced her loyalty, kindness, and lovingness first-hand. Betty White Probably Wouldn’t Mind Our Comparing Her to a Really Good Dog If you’ve been alive for the last 60+ years, you’ve probably been entertained by Betty White. She was one of the hardest-working folks in show business, star of stage, both big and little screens, author … there wasn’t any side of show biz she didn’t know inside out. She was also a massive animal lover. The list of animal lives she touched both literally and figuratively is too long to list, but there is no doubt that she specifically adored dogs. We speak with Christine Benninger, CEO and president of Guide Dogs for the Blind, about Betty’s tireless efforts on behalf of their organization. Along the way, she spills the tea on how dogs who went to live with her were, er, a little spoiled. We also speak with Marc Liepis, a publicist, writer, and producer who produced Betty White for five separate appearances on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show. His memories of how kind and open-minded Betty White was are insightful, and funny. She even used a joke he pitched her you can see on YouTube https://youtu.be/Fm75HpZstNw?t=167. His must-read article about Betty White is on Medium: https://mrliepis.medium.com/betty-white-touched-me-it-was-a-thrill-9741430e55d0 Rest in Peace, Betty White. We’re sure you have lots of people with and without fur meeting you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for everything – for the love, and for the laughs. About Christine Benninger, Guide Dogs for the Blind Christine Benninger is CEO and president of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the largest guide dog school in North America. They prepare highly qualified guide dogs, guide dog readiness skills, and youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Christine joined Guide Dogs for the Blind in April of 2014. Prior to joining GDB, she spent 17 years leading the Humane Society Silicon Valley, where she and her team helped save the lives of tens of thousands of animals and greatly reduce pet overpopulation problems in Santa Clara County. Under Chris’ leadership, Guide Dogs for the Blind has expanded its program offerings to include Orientation and Mobility training for individuals with insufficient skills to qualify for guide dog training, a companion dog program for visually-impaired children and advocacy in support of GDB’s visually-impaired communities. Guide Dogs for the Blind https://www.guidedogs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidedogsfortheblind LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guide-dogs-for-the-blind/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GDB_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/guidedogsaregreat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdb_official/ About Marc Liepis Marc Liepis is a writer, producer, and publicist – in other words, a floor wax AND a dessert topping. He started in publicity working at NBC for Conan O'Brien, Lorne Michaels and the cast of SNL. He segued to producing hundreds of Late Night segments with Jimmy Fallon and writing for award shows, daytime, game shows and news. Over the span of his career he has worked alongside writers, producers, researchers, journalists, executives, and talent including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig and many more. Marc has trained a generation of publicity practitioners and most recently ran communications for VICE Media's VICELAND and launched "Desus & Mero" into the late night universe. Medium: https://mrliepis.medium.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrliepis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrliepis Twitter: https://twitter.com/MRLiepis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrliepis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Hound Headlines, Chat GPT has been credited with saving a dog’s life after it gave the pet’s owner the correct diagnosis when a vet had failed to do so, dog trainers in Australia are turning to an unusual animal to help them hone their skills and we discuss dog poo bag etiquette, is it ever ok to leave your bag to come back for later? Episode Links https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-11/righteous-pups-dog-trainers-using-chickens-to-improve-skills/101840120 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/29/an-icon-camilla-tv-stars-and-animal-charities-pay-tribute-to-paul-ogrady https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/poo-bag-trees-row-council-29505466 https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/25/you-could-be-fined-100-if-you-walk-a-dog-without-carrying-a-poo-bag-17827552/ https://gothamist.com/news/doos-donts-city-recommends-carrying-dog-poop-home-to-flush-down-toilet https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/resources/streets-and-sidewalks-laws/dog-laws https://au.news.yahoo.com/bunnings-worker-makes-desperate-plea-to-dog-owners-040306484.html About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our Valentine’s special, and today’s show is a beautiful box of chocolates packed with sweet and salty stories from dog lovers all over the world about how the love of their dog multiplied the love in their lives exponentially. We talk about celebrities who met via their dog and tell tales from past guests who admitted to using a canine matchmaker. We also bring you three special stories about dogs who played Cupid. Kim met Neil in Ottawa, Canada walking through the picturesque Dominion Arboretum at an unusual time of day for her. Was it the hand of fate throwing that tennis ball? Carol and Chris met while working at an event in Nevada, U.S.A. Neither were looking for romance, but they were both in love with a beautiful dalmatian. When Martina wanted to explore Europe, she had to leave her beloved horse and find a more travel-friendly companion animal. Her sweet new puppy didn’t just give her freedom: she also got a new career and a new love. Episode Links Ottawa’s Arboretum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominion_Arboretum Jenine Stanley featured in Episode 77 - https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/show-6/ Emma featured in episode 69 - https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/hopes-story-an-8000-mile-odyssey-69/ Her now partner was in episode 71 - https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/dog-edition/show-1/ Research about how dogs help owner socialise - https://www.waltham.com/dogs-can-help-owners-socialise About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge wildfires are devastating in every way possible. Forests are burned down, and the wildlife that lives there does, too. Human lives are lost, and homes are, too.  And for some, the tragedy is compounded by the need for quick escape. When you’re fleeing for your life you may not have time to pack a change of clothes and grab your important documents, let alone box up your most precious possessions. Fire survivors have much to mourn, but one of the most acute losses, many say, is leaving the cremains of their loved ones behind. Who would ever imagine that we could find ashes among heaps of ashes? Canine forensic specialists, that’s who!  Dogs who are trained to find human remains, it turns out, can find human cremains, too. Alex DeGeorgey from Alta Heritage Foundation and Lynne Engelbert, from the Institute of Canine Forensics (along with her border collie Piper) share how the dogs scent can recover the cremains, and what kind of training is involved.  James and Clare talk to the experts about this seemingly insurmountable process. You’ll learn how dogs scent and recover cremains, and what kind of training is involved. You’ll also hear Molly Rich’s moving story of recovering her dad’s ashes. About Alta Heritage Foundation It is our mission is to use applied archaeology techniques in support of humanitarian efforts; to provide heritage educational opportunities; to foster historic preservation events; to address climate change impacts to cultural resources; and to provide support to students, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations conducting archaeology or historic preservation activities. https://altahf.org/ About Alex DeGeorgey Alex’s professional career began in 1994. Since that time, he has completed projects with both public agencies and the private sector engaged in the management of cultural resources. He manages prehistoric and historic-era resources investigations, including directing large-scale field studies and assembling field teams. https://www.altaac.com/ About Lynne Engelbert Lynne has 30+ years of detection dog training and handling experience and is an associate with the Institute for Canine Forensics. Lynne and Piper, her border collie, are certified in Historic Human Remains Detection (HHRD), and FEMA Human Remains Detection (disaster). https://www.icfk9.org/ About Dog Podcast Network (DPN) DPN is the first of its kind. A podcasting network as devoted to dogs, as they are to us. Our mission is simple: entertain, inspire and inform. We will improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine adopting a squishy-faced little puppy, falling in love and having a magical six-weeks together … and then realizing it’s not going to work out and having to give her back to the animal rescue. Like, right away. Tomorrow. Can you? Stephanie Nelson had to do it. She adopted tiny little Juniper, a darling little girl with a white diamond on the back of her neck … and found out that her needs were just too much for their family to meet. On today’s show, Nelson joins us to tell her heartbreaking story. It’s the kind of story most dog lovers are afraid to tell. We worry that we will be judged harshly, thought hard-hearted. But the opposite is true. Dog lovers who return their dogs ASAP to be rehomed with families that are a better fit are doing the right thing. Lisa Giesick, a positive dog trainer and Stephanie’s consultant, explains why she did the exact right thing. This is a very special story that will strike a story for anyone who’s ever loved any dog, anywhere. If you’ve ever worried about failing a dog adoption, it will offer you hope and solace. About Stephanie Nelson Stephanie Nelson is an educator who lives in Maui, Hawaii with her husband, twin stepsons, and her dog, Petey. About Lisa Giesick Lisa Giesick is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer who lives on Maui. A leading resource for positive training on the island, she believes that training should be fun for everyone (including your dog) and that it is about building a relationship between guardian and pet. Lisa Giesick started and is lead trainer for Ohana Pet Training after having worked with animals since 1983 and in the animal welfare field for 16 years. She is a certified dog trainer with the CCPDT (CPDT-KA) and a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), and PPG (Pet Professional Guild). Lisa is a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. https://ohanapet.com/ LinkedIn (99+) Lisa Giesick | LinkedIn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ohana-Pet-Training-188528246794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohanapet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deep fake videos where humans are celebrated for saving dogs lives, and the true real-life story where dogs are credited with saving a man’s life. The rise of fake animal rescue videos Fake animal rescue videos are on the rise and they are getting more sophisticated. The latest effort from Australia, showed up on TikTok and it had millions of people fooled. So, what did the experts find to debunk it as fake and what is being done more broadly to stamp out this awful practice? TikTok deletes fake animal rescue video How to spot a fake animal rescue video London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered Chef/owner Barry Karacostas’ wife handed him an ultimatum: get your life together and stop partying. She also handed him their dog’s leash. Forced to come home to feed and walk Leo, their Rottweiler, Barry’s priorities shifted. The pair started running in the park off lead. Both became more fit, and Barry stayed sober. They were on the right path … and it led to a brand-new business. Now he’s reimagining wellness for every dog – and human – in London as a thank you to the species he credits with saving his life. Dog Lovers Live – The Vets Unleashed Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. The Vets Unleashed is a podcast for animal lovers, cocktails and snacks. Join The Bow Tie Vet Guy Dr Mike McClenahan and his best mate Dr Scott Weinman, as animal professionals and animal lovers discuss the wild kingdom - after hours! The Vets Unleashed: https://thevetsunleashed.libsyn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevetsunleashed/ About Barry Karacostas, Urban Mutts Barry Karacostas was a chef-owner going through a difficult time. His dog, Leo, was a kind-hearted Rottie who knew just what he needed. Dragging Barry out for daily walks led to conversations with other dog lovers. As he and Leo became fit and healthy, Barry invited more dogs to join their off-lead pack. His Dog Jogger business attracted celebrity clients. As he learned about canine psychology, Barry realized dogs needed true wellness. He opened Urban Mutts Dog Club & Hotel … a re-imagined day care and hotel facility that is the ultimate “five-star hotel” for dogs and their Londoner companions. Urban Mutts Hotels Instagram: Dog Jogger Instagram: Urban Mutts Linked In Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your dog could make resolutions for 2023, what would they be? Eat more treats? Go to the dog park every day? Never have their nails trimmed? On the show today we’re talking about New Year's Resolutions. We won't be telling you how to lose weight or badgering you to finish your home repairs. Instead, we’ve come up with some very creative ways to include your dog in your New Year’s resolutions. 2022 has come with its fair share of challenges, but as we enter the New Year, we have a few goals for you that will bring you and your dog closer than ever. Our hosts also share their resolutions and some of their favorite ways to spend quality time with their furry family members. Episode Links The Long Leash #70 Connecting Human Health with Vet Care with Dr. Michael Blackwell 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean by American Kennel Club The Long Leash #61 Sit, Stay, Speak! With Buttons with Leo Trottier The Long Leash #72 The Dog Genius Challenge with Claudia Fugazza Chew This Journal by Sassafras Lowrey Color Me Mutt 5K and 1 mile color fun run/walk How to Meditate with Your Dog by James Jacobson and Kristine Madera Blinkist The book-summarizing subscription service based in Berlin, Germany.  This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Dr. Michael Blackwell Dr. Blackwell currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. He is the founder of AlignCare Health, a One Health interprofessional system to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. AlignCare Health Other Guests Leo Trottier is the founder and CEO of CleverPet, a startup that uses smart hardware to teach pets automatically through advanced cognitive and behavioral science techniques. Claudia Fugazza is a researcher at the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. During her PhD, she developed a training method called Do as I Do, which relies on dogs’ social cognitive skills. Sassafras Lowrey is an author, and dog trainer, and is the 2013 winner of the Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Award. Sassafras is an All-Star Trainer of the Year Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and AKC CGC & Tricks Evaluator who has supported over 300 dog and handler teams earning trick titles from around the world. Randy Drew is the founder of Parc Foundation, which started hosting Color Me Mutt in 2007 to benefit service dogs and those who need them. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 10:33 Learn a New Language 16:16 Read More 18:15 Get Outside 20:58 Spend More Quality Time 24:26 Outro About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of us dream about having a dog-friendly workplace where every day is bring-your-dog-to-work day? Social media and the rise of niche pet businesses is making that dream a reality for many. Pet Influencers Your dog might have what it takes to be a social media star. The real question is, do you? Creating and running a pet influencer account is a time-consuming endeavor but the payout and chance to work with your dog may be worth it. And like many human celebrities, having a talent agent might help. For this segment we travel to Australia to meet some Insta-famous Brussels Griffon pooches.  Petpreneurs If you’re ready to embark on a new business venture, why not match your love of dogs with that great skill or that great idea? Do you bake? Maybe you could try making gourmet dog treats. Perhaps you can sew. Canine couture might be for you. Pet photographers, dog walkers, dog sitters, or being a social media pet influencer. There's no end to ideas for pet businesses, especially since the boom in pandemic puppy adoptions. Our guests today share the joys of owning and operating a pet business. But this is also a cautionary tale – being a petpreneur is harder than it seems. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.  Susanne Nicholls Being Insta-famous was not on Susanne Nicholls radar when she posted that first snap of a frowning Squid, her Brussels Griffon, when he was just a few months old. The Adelaide ‘dog mum’ started the Instagram page to share photos with family in the UK, but fast-forward four years and ‘Squid the Griff’ is one of the hottest things on four legs. Together with younger brother Pretzel (also a Brussels Griffon) the pair have almost 400,000 followers, their own calendar, a range of merchandise, brand deals and are sought after for cameo photos. Susanne says while being a pet influencer does earn her some extra money, which goes towards good food and treats for the boys, it isn’t enough for her to give her up full time job. But she says, the page is definitely less about influence and more about making people and her pooches happy. https://www.instagram.com/squidthegriff/?hl=en Loni Edwards After graduating from Harvard Law School and a brief passage in the legal world, Loni Edwards moved to NYC and got an adorable French Bulldog named Chloe, who’s smile and photogenic personality quickly drew a large following from around the world and she became one of the first pet influencers. What started as a bit of fun for Chloe in 2013, turned into a whole new business for Loni two years later when she created The Dog Agency: a talent management and marketing agency for celebrity pets. The Dog Agency now works with pet influences across the world. https://www.instagram.com/thedogagency/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonidee/ Kristin Morrison Kristin Morrison has been featured on Yahoo Finance, ABC, NBC, CBS, Good Morning Arizona, and in Marketwatch, New York Post, Yahoo, Dogster Magazine, etc. Kristin is the founder of Six-Figure Pet Business Academy™ where she offers business coaching, online courses and webinars. She is the host of the "Prosperous Pet Business" podcast and the author of six books. https://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/ Tori Mistick Tori Mistick is an influencer, educator, podcaster and founder of the award-winning dog mom lifestyle brand Wear Wag Repeat. Her mission is to help women live their best life with dogs - as pet parents and petpreneurs! Her dog mom advice has been featured in BuzzFeed, Good Morning America and The Wall Street Journal.  https://wearwagrepeat.com  Shop: shop.wearwagrepeat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmistick Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wwrlabs Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tmistick LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/torimistick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices