Dog Nerd Show

Meet the Belgian Malinois! This hard-working herding breed is extremely loyal to their people and loves working with them. In this episode, we meet David and his Belgian Malinois, Baggie.

Among other things, we discuss:
Are Belgian Malinois good family dogs?
Are Belgian Malinois good with kids?
Do Belgian Malinois shed?
How much exercise do Belgian Malinois need?
Are Belgian Malinois good for first-time dog owners?

Do you have a Belgian Malinois? 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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Meet the wonderful Welsh Terrier! Hailing from Northern Wales, this breed was meant to hunt badgers, otters, foxes, and other tough critters. While the Welsh terrier is tough, intelligent, and a hard worker like other terrier breeds, it is said to be less quarrelsome than other terriers.

In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Marcela and her Welsh Terrier, Paco. Like other terriers, the Welsh terrier is a dog that requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, will alert you if anyone is at (or near) your home, and makes a great family dog.

In this episode we discuss the following:
Do Welsh terriers Shed?
Do Welsh terriers bark a lot?
Are Welsh terriers active dogs?
Are Welsh terriers smart?
Do Welsh terriers dig?
Are Welsh terriers a healthy breed?

Do you have a Welsh terrier? Let us know what you love about this dog breed!

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The Rat Terrier is a wonderful little terrier that is native to America. These little dogs were bred to help farmers control rats and while they are a working breed, they make great family dogs and love to be with their people. In this episode, we meet Jerome Jurenovich who has had Rat Terriers for many years and tells us all about what life is like with the loveable Rat Terrier.

Do Rat Terriers shed?
Do Rat Terriers bark a lot?
Do Rat Terriers make good family dogs?

We learn all this and more - including Franco's sweet rescue story - on this episode of Dog Nerd Show!

Jerome Adopted Franco (and Rocky) from Atlanta Humane Society: https://atlantahumane.org/#gsc.tab=0

Also check out : https://newrattitude.org/adopt/available/

Do you have rat terriers? Let us know what you love about this dog breed!

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What is it like to own an Airedale terrier? Do Airedale terriers make good family dogs? Do Airedale terriers shed? Do Airedale terriers bark a lot? We cover these questions and more in episode 24 of Dog Nerd Show! 

Meet the majestic Airedale Terrier! Airedale terriers are known as the King of Terriers as they are the largest of all terriers. These terriers are known as multi-purpose dogs who can perform a lot of tasks. From hunters to war dogs, service dogs, and more, this is an active and versatile breed. We'll talk about some fun facts about Airedale terries like where they come from, what they were bred to do, and some famous people who owned Airedale terriers. Did you know that 3 U.S. Presidents owned Airedale terriers? 
This is an old breed with lots of interesting history!

Izzy is a rescued Airedale terrier and we discuss what it was like to rescue her, the training and help she needed to acclimate to her new life, and the patience it took to help guide her through the transition into her new home.

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Did you know you can foster a dog until it finds a forever home? Fostering a dog is a great way to see if a dog is right for your lifestyle and you'll be saving a life in the process! In today's episode, we meet Sharon and her foster dog Bethany. Sharon and her family fell so in love with Bethany that they became "foster failures" and gave this sweet dog her forever home. Tune in to find out the little surprise(s) Bethany had in store for Sharon and her family...and be sure to listen till the end for a few laughs!

Bethany was rescued by the great folks at https://www.herorescue.org/

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Meet the Boxer dog breed! Boxers are a loveable, athletic, humorous dog breed that love their people. Boxers are generally great with kids and have immense love for their families and are happiest when with them. Boxers tend to be protective of and patient with children making them a great family dog. Boxers have a lot of energy and will do best with an active home and secure space to run and play. While the ancestors of the Boxer can be traced back to ancient times, the breed we know today was developed in Germany. The Boxer has been one of the most popular dog breeds in America since the 1950s and has been in the top 10 dog breeds since then.

In this episode, we meet Alex, Mike, and Ray and learn all about what life is like with a Boxer. Alex was rescued and adopted from Atlanta Boxer Rescue which is an amazing organization dedicated to helping Boxers in need. If you live in Georgia and are thinking about getting a Boxer, we'd suggest you'd start with Atlanta Boxer rescue.
https://www.atlantaboxerrescue.org/

If you are looking for a Boxer in other parts of the United States, here's a great place to start:
https://americanboxerclub.org/boxersitesrescue.html

Here are some of the questions we will answer in today's episode:
Are Boxers good with kids?
Are Boxers good dogs?
Do Boxers shed?
Do Boxers bark a lot?
Are Boxers protective?
Are Boxers aggressive?

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Meet the Patterdale Terrier! The Patterdale Terrier was bred in Northern England primarily to hunt vermin that prey on sheep. This is a tough, hard-working, and very active dog breed that is an incredible hunter. In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Amy and her Patterdale terrier, Blake. It was such a treat to talk to Amy and learn all about the Patterdale breed. In fact, Amy has a blog all about the Patterdale where you can learn more about the breed, and, her dog Blake has a wonderful Instagram page where you can see a Patterdale in action! See the links below:

https://patterdaleterriers.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/blakethepatterdale/

In this video, we will answer the following questions and more:
Do Patterdale Terriers shed?
Do Patterdale Terriers bark a lot?
Do Patterdale Terriers make good pets?
Are Patterdale Terriers hunting dogs?
Are Patterdale Terriers good family dogs?
Are Patterdale Terriers good for first-time dog owners?
Are Patterdale Terriers active dogs?
How much energy do Patterdale Terriers have?
How much exercise do Patterdale Terriers need?

In the interview, Megan mentioned a non-profit in Georgia called Ahimsa House that assists victims of domestic violence whose pets are threatened. Here's the link: https://ahimsahouse.org/

To watch the video interview, visit: https://youtu.be/Imt8ixxkXxs

Meet the Boston Terrier dog breed! The Bostons Terrier is known as the "American Gentleman" and is a small, sturdy dog known for being affectionate and comical. Do Boston Terriers shed? Do Boston Terriers make good family dogs? What health concerns do Boston Terriers have? We answer these questions and more in this episode of Dog Nerd Show!

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To rescue a Boston Terrier, visit:
https://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/about-boston-terriers/boston-terrier-rescue.htm

Photo courtesy: Lily Raven Photography

Meet the Golden Retriever, one of America's most popular dog breeds! Theo is a Golden Retriever who was rescued after finding himself homeless due to unfortunate circumstances. Tune in to find out about this loveable dog breed and hear Theo's story.
Is a golden retriever a good family dog?
Do golden retrievers shed?
What's it like to live with a golden retriever?
We answer these questions and more in this episode of Dog Nerd Show!

Theo was adopted from Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta:
https://www.grra.com/
Another Atlanta-area rescue group we mentioned is:
http://www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com/

Tell us about your golden retriever in the comments and if you rescued yours, let us know the details of your rescue group. Maybe we can help more goldens find their forever homes!

You must See Rock City, and you can even bring your dog! Rock City Gardens is a majestic spot high atop Lookout Mountain. Located in Georgia close to the Tennessee border, Rock City Gardens is a park with a meandering trail amongst some impressive geological formations and it's completely dog-friendly! Your dogs are welcomed in Rock City Gardens and you can even enjoy a meal with them at the outdoor cafe. The staff will make sure they have plenty of fresh water and snacks!

We were so impressed with how dog-friendly this park is and it was such a treat for us and the dogs to tour this amazing spot!

For tickets and info: https://www.seerockcity.com/
All the pet-related info: https://www.seerockcity.com/plan-your-day/bring-your-pet-2/
See Rock City on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SeeRockCityGardens