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Beers and Biscuits Dogcast
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Beers and Biscuits Dogcast episodes
- That's A Wrap!
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits - a Dogcast for the rest of us!
What a journey this has been - from a kicked around idea to finishing up a whole season of episodes! We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us and listened to our little idea!
In this episode, we talk about what we enjoyed most about this past season, what we are looking to do with Season 2, and of course a smattering of other topics from favorite gameshows to zombies. Join us for a lighthearted take on this Season 1 Wrap Up!
If you're a guardian that would like to share your story, please reach out! We are looking for any and all stories, even if you don't want to be featured as a guest! We want YOUR stories to help guide and build episodes so we can give guardians the platform they deserve! If you want to be an interviewed guest, please let us know! If you'd like to just share your story to be read anonymously on air to help other guardians - We want you to reach out as well!
Featured Beverage: Stormalong Tropical Voyage - Pineapple, Guava Cider. Stormalong ciders are made with 100% real, whole and carefully sourced local apples! Stormalong Cider mill is located in Sherborn, MA and is named after Captain Alfred Bulltop "Stormy" Stormalong heralded as one of the greatest deep-water sailors to have ever lived. Where you can find Stormalong: @stormalongcider | https://www.stormalong.com
Featured Biscuit: Snicky Snaks Poppers - Bacon and Cheese. Snicky Snaks Poppers are made from scratch and oven-baked with high-quality wholesome ingredients. You can find these poppers: @treat_planet | https://www.snickysnaks.com
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle this episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: "Bacl in Black " by Stephanie Dixon - Available for download on AudioDirector.
30 min - All Aboard the Hot Mess Express with Jaime Morrison
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
In this episode we explore the ups and downs of living, loving, learning and growing with a reactive/selective dog. Former client and forever friend, Jaime Morrison talks candidly about her journey with her dog Atlas and navigating all the twits and turns that life throws our way.
Jaime dives into her experience as a dog guardian with a reactive/selective German Shepherd. With grace and a touch of sass Jaime embraced the hot mess-ness of life - She added a second dog, a handful of moves, a divorce and new family and isn't looking back. Visit Jaime, Atlas, Hank and Family @jaimemorrison_
Come along on this journey with us! Choo choo!!
Featured Beverage: Double Dog Dare Cellars - Sweet Peach Wine
Featured Treats: Tony's Bake Shop - a fan favorite! Tony's Bake Shop offers a variety of handmade, organic treats for dogs (and also cats!) that are sure to please any dog. Tony's offers seasonal handmade treats and custom orders as well. Be sure to check them out! @tonysbakeshop
Featured Guest: Jaime Morrison - born and raised in Buffalo, NY Jaime has been an animal lover her whole life. She grew up with a menagerie of companions and herself became a dog guardian 11 years ago. Jaime's dog Atlas, a goofy, stoic German Shepherd changed her life forever.
Jaime shares her story about becoming new dog guardian and now a dog guardian to both Atlas and his brother Hank. Jaime is a dog mom who is about to turn stepmom, and she shares openly how she is learning to balance both.
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: “Hiccup Waltz” by Giulio Fazio - Available for download on Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hiccup-waltz
License code: 0G5WNKDDRSY7W3J455 min - This Place is a Zoo! - What We Can Learn from Exotic Animal Trainers with Chelsea Brofman
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
In this episode we explore what it's like to be an exotic animal trainer in zoos and aquariums - and why what applies to one species applies to all species. In the dog training industry, we often hear that training exotic, wild captive, animals does not require the same methods or level of knowledge, expertise, patience and skill as working with domestic animals. Let’s put that myth to rest.
With the help of Chelsea Brofman, Relief Zookeeper and Exotic Animal Trainer for the Topeka Zoo, we discuss what it’s like to work with other species and how the methods used are equally important. Whether you’re training a lion, a tiger, a once thought extinct ferret species, or your canine friend, how we approach training is the same.
Chelsea also sheds some light on the importance of grace when working with our animal friends and ourselves – And we have a real, honest discussion about some of the struggles she’s faced as a dog guardian with her own beagle Maui.
Featured Beverage: Newburyport Brewing Company's Sandbar Double IPA. As the first brewery to can their entire line of beers in Massachusetts, they became one of the top 10 fastest growing breweries since prohibition in year one - And since 2012, their beers have won awards and their brewery is regularly included in top lists for beer sales in the state and country.
Featured Biscuit: Pupford Freeze Dried Beef Training Treats. Pupford offers treats, chews, and more. Made with all natural ingredients, perfectly portioned for pups, and designed to support your pup’s long-term physical, behavioral, and cognitive health.
Featured Guest: Chelsea Brofman, is a graduate of University of New England where she earned a degree in Psychobiology. She has had the unique experience of working with a variety ofspecies from rehabilitating wild seals to working conservation and repopulation projects for a number of endangered wildlife species. You can see some of her work on display on the Topeka Zoo Facebook and Instagram pages.We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
45 min - Backpack Full of Bricks - Part 2 with Amanda Davis
TRIGGER WARNING: Human Loss, Pet Loss and Grief - Here we have an in-depth conversation surrounding pet loss, grief and all the emotions that come with it. We understand how this discussion may impact listeners - And that this episode may not be for everyone. We hope, listener or not, that you explore the information below to help you find healing.
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!Thank you, Amanda Davis, for joining us on this episode. Amanda Davis is an award-winning educator, author, illustrator, and innovator whose use of words and pictures bring light and kindness to the world. Amanda is featured in The Writer’s Loft book Friends & Anemones: Ocean Poems for Children and she is the author of the award-winning book 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag which received nationwide acclaim and she has just recently published her 2nd book Moonlight Memories. You can find more information on Amanda and her work at https://www.amandadavisart.com/about.htmlYou can find Amanda on social media: Twitter: @amandadavisart, Instagram: @amandadavis_art, Facebook: Amanda Davis Art & Writing and Linkedin: Amanda DavisClick to read more about Amanda’s story and what inspired her newest book Moonlight Memories. We’d love to also give a shout out to the illustrators, Sally Wern Comport for 30,000 Stitches and Michelle Jing Chan for Moonlight Memories, as well as publisher: WorthyKids/Hachette Book Group.
Links to Purchase: Moonlight Memories and 30,000 Stitches
Grief and Loss Resources:empowerHER is a community-based, volunteer-driven and non-therapeutic program consisting of caring adult role models who have also experienced parent loss that help to remind children that they are not alone in their grief.Healgrief.org is a social support network providing community, support, connections, and resources for those working through loss and grief.
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman
Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
For some wonderfully heartfelt and moving original and commissioned artwork visit Lady Bug Art | Instagram: @lady.bug.art
Other grief/pet loss books for children:The Longest Letsgoboy by Derick WilderStay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List by Kate Klise
The Rough Patch by Brian Lies
The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
An Ofrenda for Perro by Judith Valdis
Remembering by Xelena Gonzalez
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuitsBe Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.Music: “Life Made More” by Roo Walker - Available for download on Uppbeat License code: CL7WA8Z4CXUUCHYD38 min - Backpack Full of Bricks - Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING: Pet Loss and Grief - Here we have an in-depth conversation surrounding pet loss, grief and all the emotions that come with it. We understand how this discussion may impact listeners - And that this episode may not be for everyone. We hope, listener or not, that you explore the information below to help you find healing.
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!Here we explore, and seek to validate, the pain of loss and normalize the grief associated with it. We explore different types of grief, and we hope to bring about understanding and empathy to anyone who has experienced, or who is still experiencing the wealth of emotions related to all kinds of losses.
In this episode we discuss both Anticipatory Grief and Disenfranchised Grief as common threads in pet loss grief. We also explore some of the other emotions that can be tied to grief and loss, like guilt and resentment. We talk about the cumulative grief we can experience throughout life when we experience losses of all kinds, and how heavy those bricks can feel when we carry them around with us.
“…we need empathy now more than ever… Companion Animal Grief deserves empathy, compassion, and validation. From society, from your boss, from friends and family, and from the griever themselves. Your heartbreak and anguish over the loss of your pet is valid. To have your life shattered over this loss is valid. It is not less-than in any way. This is the permission you need to take this form of grief seriously—and demand others do too.” Michelle Reindal (The Paid Pup) What I Want You To Know About Companion Animal Grief (substack.com)Resources for learning about grief:
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman
A pet’s death can hurt more than losing a fellow human | Popular Science (popsci.com) By Dyani SabinBeth Bigler, GC-C, PGSS-C, Pet Loss Grief Counselor at Honoring Our Animals Honoring Our Animals | Online Pet Loss Grief Counseling
What Is Grief? Types, Symptoms & How To Cope (clevelandclinic.org)
13 Types of Grief + How to Treat Loss in Therapy (positivepsychology.com) (helpful resources at end also)We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: “Life Made More” by Roo Walker - Available for download on Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/life-made-more License code: CL7WA8Z4CXUUCHYD
35 min - All Fun and No Joy: Advocating for Agency with Heidi Armstrong
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
“If you ask the dog, is this how you’d choose to live your life? Bet there are a lot of dogs that would say no.” In this episode we discuss what agency means, some easy ways to incorporate more agency into your dog’s daily routine, and what can happen when we neglect agency -especially in areas we assume bring dog’s joy, like sports and competitions.
On this episode, we talk about agency with former dog (and human) sports competitor, Heidi Armstrong, about what can happen when we strive for perfection at the expense of agency.
“Agency is the ability to have some level of control in our environment and be able to make choices that will result in a desirable outcome. One of the important factors here is that agency requires at least two desirable choices.” Allie Bender in Agency: What It is & Why Your Pet Needs It.
Featured Beverage: Triple Eight Distillery and Cisco Brewers - Nantucket Craft Cocktail Cranberry Vodka Soda. Cisco Brewers, founded in 1995 on the island of Nantucket, is proud to bottle up that “happiest place on earth” energy. At Cisco, “good vibes are always in season”. Find them on IG @tripleeightdistillery | @ciscobrewers
Featured Biscuits: Cloud Star Tricky Trainers Soft & Chewy treats are a must have for dog trainers and guardians. Cloud Star uses fresh, natural ingredients prepared simply in small batches and without corn, wheat, soy or artificial colors and flavors. You can find more info on tricky trainers at: Cloud Star | @cloudstarpets
Featured Guest: Heidi Armstrong's career chose her after retiring from professional mountain biking and a life-changing injury. She is an injury recovery coach and founder of Injured Athlete's Toolbox. She helps athletes overcome the mental and emotional fallout of injury.
Heidi values fostering a joyful, clever, free-thinking, agency-centered creative relationship with her dogs. In 2004, Heidi adopted Bella, and Bella went on to help Heidi deepen her relationship and understanding of dogs. Heidi and Bella were one of the founding therapy dog teams with Austin-based Divine Canines and they trained and competed in agility and rally obedience, hiked many thousands of miles together and cherished many frisbee sessions. In June of 2020, Heidi rescued Cheza (which means "play" in Swahili). Heidi continues to foster Cheza's greatest joy - using her body and balancing through trick training, hiking, swimming, agility, performing, rally obedience, SAR work and commercial work. Cheza and Heidi are also a therapy dog team with Divine Canines.
You can check out Cheza and Heidi on Instagram, or see Cheza and friends in a 2022 Puppy Bowl commercial.
Other resources on agency:
What About Agency in Training by Ellen Yoakum
Predictability, Choice, Control, Oh My! by Emily Strong
Of Hostages & Relationships by Suzanne Clothier
Why Dogs Should Have More Control Over Their Lives by Jessica Pierce, Ph.D.
Ken Ramirez, The Art and Science of Animal Training Conference, Teaching an animal to say “no”. And follow up article by Equine Clicker Training on ASAT Conference 2017: Jesus Rosales-Ruiz and Ken Ramirez.
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: "Aw Cute" by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble - Available for download on Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/browse/artist/cutesy-chamber-ensemble License code: TE0HJL5AE2KA9Z03
50 min - The Girl Who Falls Down Stairs
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest
of us!On this episode we dive a little deeper into the world of
Karen the Dog Guardian!We all wear many hats and for this episode Karen takes a trip back in time to discuss her earlier days loving and living with a reactive dog.
A lot of us in the dog training world were guardians first. We struggled, and often still do, with the same issues just as any other guardian. The struggle and journey is often what drives guardians to become dog trainers
and behavior professionals.Finding reputable help with behavior issues can be hard - that sometimes means we are forced to become the very professionals that our dogs need.
Featured Beverage: Sap House Meadery’s Raspberry Jam Sesh. Located in Ossipee, NH, the Sap House sessions line up is a light and crisp carbonated draft mead brew. Perfect for campfire stories or watching sunsets on a beach. To see more of what Sap House brews, visit: Sap House Meadery | @saphousemeadery
Featured Biscuit: Waggies by Maggie and Friends, Dog Bark Peanut Butter bones! Waggies is a non-profit organization whose mission is to employ persons with
intellectual disabilities. Every purchase helps support a small business that brings employees and volunteers together for the daily operation of producing dog treats. Find more info at: Waggies | @waggiesde | Waggiesby Maggie & FriendsMentioned in this episode: The Other End of The Leash by Dr. Patricia McConnell
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: "Dance With Me" by Asher Lee - Available
for download on Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/asher-lee/dance-with-me License code:5JEE3Z9LTEU3ZK6N28 min - Come On In, the Water's Muddy - Part 2 with Elizabeth Beaulieu
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
Many pet guardians are surprised to learn that the dog training profession is unregulated. In this part 2 of our episode, we will delve into what guardians can look for when hiring a new dog training/behavior or other dog professional with guest, dog guardian turned training and behavior professional, Elizabeth Beaulieu, CDBC, IAABC-ADT.In this episode, we cover the importance of language usage in the dog training / animal care world. Even making small changes, like moving away from pet “owner” and toward pet “guardian” as we have in the last episode, can create a lasting impact not only in how we perceive animals, but how we treat them, and of course, train them.
And what are some tough questions guardians should be asking before they hire a training professional:- What methods they will use to teach
- How do they handle mistakes and setbacks in training
- What guarantees do they make about their training (Hint – they shouldn’t be making any)
Featured Beverage: Summer Cider Series - Pomegranate Hard Cider from Copper Pig Brewery, Lancaster, NH. The Copper Pig produces some of the best craft beer in a warm, people-friendly comfortable pub atmosphere. From spring to fall, you can sit outdoors, with a scenic view of the Israel River. If you're ever in the area, stop in and give Copper Pig Brewery a try!Featured Biscuit: This episode we feature Polka Dog Bakery’s newest creation! The
Green Monstah!! These bits and bones are made from green crab and kelp, “twolocal ultra-rich sources of protein and Omega-3s”. Learn more aboutPolka Dog Bakery’s efforts to help support restorative biodiversity of coastal NewEngland ecosystems. You can find more at @polkadogEpisode Guest: Elizabeth Beaulieu, CDBC, IAABC-ADT, is a certified dog behavior consultant and accredited dog trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. You might catch a glimpse of her and her dog Bowie at various public events across New Hampshire, demonstrating positive reinforcement methods. She also works with local rescues to foster, train, and place homeless dogs. You can find Elizabeth at: North Star Canine Connection
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog| @peterpiper_pickelYou can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuitsBe Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.Music: "Bring the Fun!" by Andrey Rossi - Available for download on Uppbeat: Bring The Fun! by Andrey Rossi • Uppbeat
32 min - Come On In, the Water's Muddy - Part 1
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
Many pet guardians are surprised to learn that the dog training profession is unregulated. In this 2-Part Episode we will delve into what
guardians can look for when hiring a new dog training, behavior or other dog professional. What are some questions to ask, and what to look for when scrolling social media.The waters are muddy - so let's dive in and help clear them up!!
In this episode, we investigate the difference between having a
certificate in a course and a certification in a specific discipline, this islaid out by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at University of Virginia. While this isn’t specific to the world of dog training, it does help identify some basic differences between obtaining a certificate and earning a certification.
We also talk about investigating organizational position statements and COE (code of ethics) for professionals that claim or advertise their memberships or affiliations. Here are some examples of industry Position Statements & COE:Professional Association of Canine Trainers: Ethical Dog Training and Code of Conduct
Animal Behavior & Training Council: Code of Professional Conduct
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: Position
Statement on Humane Dog TrainingPet Professional Guild: Position Statements and Guiding Principles
Association of Professional Dog Trainers: LIMA – Effective Behavior Intervention Policy and Code of Professional Ethics
Featured Beverage: Summer Cider Series - Pomegranate Hard Cider from Copper Pig Brewery, Lancaster, NH. The Copper Pig produces some of the best craft beer in a warm, people-friendly comfortable pub atmosphere. From spring to fall, you can sit outdoors, with a scenic view of the Israel River. If you're ever in the area, stop in and give Copper Pig Brewery a try!
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected]
We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.
You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.
Music: "Bring the Fun!" by Andrey Rossi - Available for download on Uppbeat: Bring The Fun! by Andrey Rossi • Uppbeat
29 min - Behind the Scenes of a Small Dog Business
Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
Puppies and Paperwork and No Days Off, Oh My!
Come along as we dive into what it really takes to run a small dog business. What we love. What we don't love - and what we wish clients and dog guardians knew and understood about what goes into running our small businesses.
We'll also chat about where we hope the industry and profession is going... and growing, and how clients and guardians can help us get there.
Featured Beverage: Fly Creek Cider Mill Apple Raspberry Hard Cider! Yumm! You can find more information at: Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard | @flycreekcidermill
Featured Biscuits: Bocce's Bakery Training Treats available in a wide variety of flavors. Find more information at: Bocce's Bakery | @boccebakery
Book Bite Featured Book: How To Run A Dog Business - Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is, 2nd Edition By Verionica Boutelle available at Dogwise.
Where you can find us: @beers.biscuits | @thetimelessdog | @peterpiper_pickel | Ideas, Questions, Comments, Want to Share your Story? – Email us: [email protected]We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time.You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits
Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector.Music: “When My Ukulele Plays” by Soundroll on Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/when-my-ukulele-plays
License code: 1VQGT7OZC7JOUKJM
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About Beers and Biscuits Dogcast
From the publisher's feed
Beers & Biscuits is a dogcast for the rest of us. We don't take ourselves too seriously and neither should you - We'll casually explore all the things about dogs and the people who love them.
So grab your favorite beverage, give your dog a biscuit and enjoy the conversation!