Dog Nerd Show

In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we give you ten things you can do to exercise your dog's mind. Mental stimulation is so important for your dog. If you have a breed that was created to do work (which many breeds were), you are definitely going to want to tune in to find out how you can help your dog release some of that energy by working his or her mind.

What would you add to this list? Let us know!

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Did you know that Rottweilers are an ancient breed? This strong working dog dates back to Roman times and they are a very versatile working breed.
Do Rottweilers shed?
Do Rottweilers need a lot of exercise?
Are Rottweilers good for first time dog owners?
What kind of training do Rottweilers need?

We learn this and more in this interview with Sarah from @SpoiledRotties! Sarah is a wealth of knowledge about the breed and the training involved in raising these strong, loveable, working dogs.

Follow Sarah and her pack here:
https://www.instagram.com/spoiledrotties/
https://www.facebook.com/Spoiledrotties

Tell us about your experience with Rottweilers in the comments!

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Do you know how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat? We give you tips on how to keep your dogs safe in the heat and signs that your dog may be overheating. We also touch on the safest ways to cool a dog down if you think they are overheated, but ALWAYS check with a vet immediately if you suspect your dog has heat stroke!

A few things we cover:
*Best time of day to walk your dog in summer.
*How to check to see if the pavement is too hot.
*A doggie water bottle with built-in trough!

If your dog is overheated, get them in a cool place immediately and seek vet care. We are not veterinarians and if you suspect your dog is overheated, please check with a vet first!

What tips would you add to this list?

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We met with Jake who runs the Golden Hearts blog and discussed his 2021 Golden Retriever Survey. Jake is nerdy about golden retrievers and surveyed 600 golden retriever owners about their breed. From the best vacuums to food and even nicknames, this report covers it all!

“What do other people feed their golden retriever?”
“What’s the best vacuum to clean up all the golden retriever hair?”
“Should I enroll my pup in a puppy training class?”

For the full report, visit
https://goldenhearts.co/2021-golden-retriever-survey/

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In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Rhonda and her two rescued German Shorthaired Pointers, Maizie and Meela. It's easy to see why German Shorthaired Pointers are the #9 most popular dog breed in the U.S. - they are SO sweet, smart, and loveable! Rhonda explains what type of home is best for these dogs (hint: you must make time to exercise this breed) and why she wishes she had known about them sooner.

If you would like to rescue a German Shorthaired Pointer, start here:
https://www.gspca.org/Rescue/

We hope you enjoy this episode and leave us a review if you have time.  

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It's time for some dog trivia! This week's episode is exclusive to the podcast since the YouTube show is all about grooming a border terrier and you kinda need to see that one. So, we decided to do a special episode for our podcast listeners where we see just how dog-nerdy Megan is! She's a bit embarrassed about a few that she got wrong. Tune in to see how you do!

Pet safety is something we don't think about often, but we should. You never know what kind of emergency your dog is going to have and it's always best to be prepared. In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we talk with the Pet Safety Crusader, Denise Fleck, about what to do if your dog is choking (including how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on your dog). We also discuss how to check your dog's vital signs and simply knowing what's "normal" for your dog. This is a must-see episode for all dog parents!

Visit Denise's website at: http://www.petsafetycrusader.com/
Learn more about helping senior dogs and the Grey Muzzle Organization here: https://www.greymuzzle.org/

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Meet Craig Grossi, a Marine who befriended a stray dog while serving in Afghanistan and smuggled him back to the United States. Craig wrote a book about this experience called Craig and Fred: A Marine, a stray dog and how they rescued each other. We talk about this book and Craig's latest book, Second Chances: A Marine, his dog, and finding redemption. Second Chances is out April 13, 2021 and details Craig's story of working with inmates who raise dogs to serve veterans. If you don't know Craig and Fred, prepare to fall in love with these stubbornly positive beings. We hope you pick up both books and let us know what you think!

Learn more at: https://www.fredtheafghan.com/

Other links mentioned in the episode:
https://puppyrescuemission.org/
https://www.larissawohl.com/book-club

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Meet the Akita dog breed! The Akita is an ancient dog breed from Japan and is a very loyal dog, committed to its family. Today we talk to Denise Fleck who has had several Akitas, has a real soft spot for senior dogs, and is President of the Board of Directors of The Grey Muzzle Organization. Some of the questions we answer in this episode are:
Do Akitas shed?
Do Akitas make good family dogs?
Are Akitas good for a first-time dog owner?
Are Akitas good guard dogs?

If you are looking to rescue and Akita, here is a good place to start:
https://www.akitaclub.org/rescue-page/

To learn more about Denise and her work, visit:
www.PetSafetyCrusader.com
www.greymuzzle.org

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We're back with part 2 of the Belgian Malinois! David tells us what it was like to work with Baggie, his Military Working Dog in the Army, how the two became paired together, and some funny stories about food that Baggie grew to love. Find out what happened when David retired from service and the obstacles he faced to get Baggie retired out to him to live his golden years with David and his family.

Do you have a Belgian Malinois or did you work with a dog in them? Tell us all about your dog and your experience with them in the comments!

If you're looking to rescue a Belgian Malinois, visit: https://www.malinoisrescue.org/​

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