Dog Edition

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

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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

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Bark Boards: Billboards for Dogs

Aika the Samoyed rescued after weeks on arctic ice fields in northern Russia

Champ Biden Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

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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.

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Corgi Butts Float!

Faithful Golden Retriever Stays with Sick Owner

Wasabi Makes History

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Grant’s Whiskey

Is it Okay to Hug Your Dog?

Sally the Civil War Dog

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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. 

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmistick

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/torimistick

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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/

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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

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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?

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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.

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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 !

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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.

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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

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxinetheFluffyCorgi/featured

Website: https://maxinethefluffycorgi.com/

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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

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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.

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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/

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