Dog Nerd Show

You may have wondered if dog bones are actually good for dogs. For decades, we've saved a doggie bag with that t-bone for our dog, but is that healthy and safe? In this episode, we talk about safe dog bones and alternatives to give your dog something good to chew on.

Remember: it's always important to monitor your dogs when they are chewing! We had a choking incident with Finlay many years ago and nearly lost him. Also, please check with your vet if you have further questions or if your dog has special dietary needs.

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Are you looking for a hypoallergenic dog to add to your family? There's a lot of misinformation out there and we want to help you make the best decision when getting a dog and allergy sufferers have a lot more to consider.
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Flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dog breeds face challenges that go beyond simply having a harder time staying cool in hot weather. Breeds like Frenchies, English Bulldogs, Pugs, and others, often struggle to breathe daily due to breeding for more wrinkles or a certain look that is appealing to consumers. Did you know that many of these breeds have malformed noses or palates that make it very difficult for them to live without pain? With the rise in popularity of these breeds, especially French Bulldogs, we want people to understand what they may be faced with when adding one of these breeds to their family.
If you have experience with a brachycephalic dog breed, please share your experience in the comments!
Brachycephalic Breathing Awareness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363694887351044
Follow Lily here: https://www.instagram.com/lilythefrenchie17

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Meet the Vizsla, a versatile, vivacious, Velcro-dog! The Vizsla is a Hungarian dog with a lot of stamina and an amazing hunting ability. It is a short-haired breed with a strong body and even stronger mind. This breed needs a home where it can be active and use its brain, so while the Vizsla isn’t the right breed for everyone, they do make an amazing family dog if given the structure and outlet they need to expend all that energy and brainpower! 
While this breed is generally healthy, tests that should be done include Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Thyroid Evaluation.

Learn more about the breed here: https://vcaweb.org
Apply to rescue a Vizsla here: https://vcaweb.org/find-a-vizsla/rescue/

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Learn all about the Border Collie and find out if it is a dog that would fit your lifestyle! Some of the topics we cover include:
Do border collies shed?
Are border collies good for first time dog owners?
Is a border collie's bark loud?
What were border collies bred for?
Are border collies good family dogs?
Are border collies smart?

If you have or had border collies, we'd love to know about your experience in the comments!

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If you haven't been to a Barn Hunt trial, we're here to tell you what to expect along with some helpful tips we've learned from other generous Barn Hunt enthusiasts!
To learn all bout Barn Hunt, check out this video: https://youtu.be/juP_6SdPNhI

To register your dog for Barn Hunt or to search for local clubs and events, visit: https://www.barnhunt.com/index.html

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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a breed of terriers from England and is one of several bull terrier breeds. While the origins of this breed come from the gambling world of dog fighting, this breed was carefully bred over the years to be a sweet, loyal, fun-loving, family dog. As you can see from this video, Peaches is a sweet, friendly, and very happy dog. It's important to note that just because a dog looks a certain way, this does not mean it's going to act a certain way. All dogs should be judged by their behaviors and not physical characteristics...kind of like what we should be doing with each other as well!

To learn more about the breed, visit: https://sbtca.com/
To rescue a Staffy, visit: https://sbtca.com/finding-a-stafford/rescue/

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The dachshund has one of the most notable silhouettes of all dog breeds and the wirehaired dachshund has such a distinguished appearance. This  cute, wiry coat is is functional for use in colder, brushy areas. Find out all about this breed from a breeder and what makes them different from the smooth and long-haired dachshunds.

To find out more about dachshunds and locate rescue groups near you, visit: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/rescue/

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The Newfoundland is a strong working breed from Canada known for it's ability to swim and for water rescue work. This large breed is suitable for various work and makes a great companion with an even temperament. Tune in to find out more about this breed as well as some notable Newfies in history. Thanks to Sabrina and Oliver for being on our show and to the Lawrenceville Kennel Club for hosting us!

For more information, visit: https://www.ncadogs.org/
To rescue a Newfie, visit: https://www.ncarescue.org/

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Did you know that you can find pure bred dogs in rescue? If you're looking for a specific dog breed, we have 5 places you can look to adopt the exact dog breed you're looking for. Some of these options are rescue and others are re-home situations. This is especially helpful if you're looking for a dog that is already out of the puppy stage!

Mentioned in this show are the following:
https://www.petfinder.com/
https://www.petango.com/
https://nmdr.org/
http://wagntrainterrierrescue.com/
https://www.instagram.com/frenchbulldogrescue/

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