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Dogs Episodes

From training and health to grooming and enrichment, these episodes are all about helping you raise a happy, well-behaved, and healthy dog. Get practical tips and expert advice for every stage—from puppyhood to senior years.

Topics included: dog training, grooming, nutrition, behavior, exercise, senior dog care, enrichment, preventive health.
Pet Food Labels Are Lying: How To Feed Better Without Going Broke
Nov. 25, 2024

Pet Food Labels Are Lying: How To Feed Better Without Going Broke

Not sure what’s actually healthy for your pet to eat? You’re not alone. Pet food labels are confusing on purpose, marketing is loud, and even “prescription” diets can leave you feeling stuck and broke. In this episode, certif...

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Worried A Rescue Dog Was Traumatized? What To Do First
Nov. 12, 2024

Worried A Rescue Dog Was Traumatized? What To Do First

Love is important, but love alone won’t fix fear. If you’re considering adopting a rescue dog and you’re worried about trauma, shutdown behavior, reactivity, or “what did I just bring home?”, this episode will help you make a smarter decision and avoid the mistakes that set dogs and adopters up to …

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Dog Training: Why “Don’t Train Your Dog” Might Be The Best Advice
Oct. 15, 2024

Dog Training: Why “Don’t Train Your Dog” Might Be The Best Advice

What if the dog training methods you've learned are creating more problems than they're fixing? In this episode, I speak with Angie Winters, author of "Don't Train Your Dog," about why traditional dog training tips and methods often fall short and what to do instead. Drawing from over 20 years of e…

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How Smart Is Your Dog Really? What Science Says
Oct. 1, 2024

How Smart Is Your Dog Really? What Science Says

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking—or how much they really understand? In this episode, I talk with Jennifer S. Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence . We exp...

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Plastic Pet Bowls And Toys: Hidden Dangers And Health Risks
Sept. 17, 2024

Plastic Pet Bowls And Toys: Hidden Dangers And Health Risks

Could your pet’s toys, bowls, food bags, or even clothes be adding plastic exposure that builds up over time? In this episode, I’m joined by Aidan Charron from EARTHDAY.ORG to unpack the Pets vs Plastics report and why plasti...

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Rehoming Bonnie: 1,672 Miles to a Forever Home
Aug. 27, 2024

Rehoming Bonnie: 1,672 Miles to a Forever Home

What happens when you hit the road with a rescue dog, and everything goes wrong? In this episode, I share the story of my 1,672-mile journey from Texas to New York with my best friend Bev and a sweet rescue dog named Bonnie. ...

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Is It Really Separation Anxiety, Or Something Else?
Aug. 20, 2024

Is It Really Separation Anxiety, Or Something Else?

Does your dog panic when you leave the house? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, I sit down with expert dog trainer Ruth Hegarty to break down one of the most misunderstood issues in dog behavior: separat...

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Dog Training: Fix The 5 Biggest Behavior Problems
July 23, 2024

Dog Training: Fix The 5 Biggest Behavior Problems

Tired of your dog barking nonstop, pulling on the leash, or your dog chewing everything in sight? In this episode, I’m joined by dog training expert Ruth Hegarty to break down the most common behavior problems pet parents fac...

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Why Your Adoption Was Denied: 10 Reasons Shelters Say No
July 9, 2024

Why Your Adoption Was Denied: 10 Reasons Shelters Say No

Think you’re ready to adopt a pet? You might want to double-check. In this candid episode, Amy breaks down 10 common reasons adoption applications get denied, and most people have no idea they’re raising concerns. Drawing fro...

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Baby On The Way? Start Prepping Your Dog Now
June 18, 2024

Baby On The Way? Start Prepping Your Dog Now

Are you pregnant and wondering how your dog will handle the change? A lot of pet parents wait until the baby is home to “see how it goes,” and that’s when stress and behavior issues show up fast. This episode is about what to do now, while you still have time, so your dog feels steady, not blindsid…

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