Meet the Bullmastiff Dog! This large breed dog was developed in Britain by crossing the English Mastiff and the Olde English Bulldog. Its purpose was to assist gamekeepers by guarding estates keeping the game safe from poachers. Apparently, the Mastiff wasn't fast enough so it was bred with the now-extinct Olde English Bulldog which was known to be very fierce. The Mastiff would chase down intruders and pin them to the ground.

We loved meeting Chloe and her family who told us about the day-to-day life with the amazing and sweet Bullmastiff.

To learn more about Bullmastiffs, visit: https://bullmastiff.us/
To rescue a Bullmastiff, visit available dogs here: https://bullmastiff.us/rescue/

Meet the German Shepherd Dog breed! This is an intelligent, obedient, hard-working, and active dog breed, but it might not be the right dog for first-time dog owners. You definitely need to be committed to training and socializing this strong and active dog. German Shepherds love to work, and while they were bred to herd sheep, they make very good working dogs for police work, military, search and rescue, and service dogs. With proper training and socialization, these dogs make great family dogs and will be protective of their families, just as they would protect their flock!

To rescue a German Shepherd Dog, here are some resources:
http://www.agsra.org/
https://www.gsdrescue.org/
http://www.gashepherd.org/
https://gsdca.org/

We knew about chocolate and grapes being bad for dogs but had no idea that chewing gum could kill our dog. Yep, sugar-free gum, candy, or food that contains Xylitol can kill your dog. Thank goodness we Googled "dog ate chewing gum" all those years ago after one of our dogs got onto the kitchen table and got into a package of sugar-free gum. After a very expensive emergency vet visit, and a nerve-wracking 24 hours, we had a happy ending, but that's not the case for everyone. Please share this episode with all the dog parents in your life, because knowledge is power, and this episode could save a life!

We love it when we find another person who loves dogs as much as we do, and an author no less! In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we interview Lauren Karmer-Theuerkauf, author of the children's picture book, Priceless Penny. This beautifully illustrated and well-written book tells the story of Penny, a dog who is born different and ends up in a shelter. Lauren reminds us through this story that different is beautiful and we couldn't agree more! This book teaches a wonderful lesson for kids of all ages and Lauren is so inspiring. We not only talk about Lauren's book, but we also discuss all her wonderful pets. Lauren and her husband Matt are truly priceless and we think they will inspire you too!

Here's where you can find Lauren & her pups online:
Penny's Website:  www.pricelesspennyp.com
Hope's Website:  www.havinghopealways.com
Lauren's Website:  www.theuerkaufstails.com
Pet Sitting Website:  www.theuerkaufstailspets.com

Have you ever heard of the Lagotto Romagnolo? This ancient dog breed is a truffle hunting dog that was previously used as a duck dog and hails from Italy. We met up with Isabelle and her family as she showed their Lagotto Romagnolo, Martini, at a local dog show. Isabelle taught me all about this lovely dog breed and how great it is for her family who suffers from allergies. If you have allergies and are looking for a dog, this might be a good breed for you!

To view this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/YeKzk45o4ew

To learn more about the Lagotto Romagnolo, visit: https://lagottous.com/
Check out this video interview with a Lagotto Romagnolo breeder: https://youtu.be/O5nUP704LIA

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In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we speak with Tammy Billups, author of Soul Healing With Our Animal Companions and Animal Soul Contracts. Tammy works with both animals and humans and we discuss the bonds we share with our animals, the human-animal connection, and more!

You can find Tammy and her books at: 
https://www.tammybillups.com/

Tammy has an upcoming master class on How to Identify 5 Types of Emotional Wounds Within Animals and you can read more and sign up here: https://www.tammybillups.com/healing-animals-masterclass

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tammybillupshealer/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tammybillupshealer

'Tis the season for fireworks and revelry! As we approach Independence Day, we offer our top 10 tips to keep your dogs safe during the 4th of July fireworks celebrations. If you have a dog who is afraid of fireworks, you know the frustration that comes with this time of year. It's a painful experience for dog parents whose dogs are fearful of fireworks, so we give our top 10 tips for keeping your pups safe. If you have a new puppy, you'll want to use this time to desensitize your pup and get them used to the loud noises that come with fireworks celebrations!

What tips do you use when it's fireworks season? Comment below, we'd love to know!

Here's the CBD oil we use: https://petreleaf.com/
Here's the frozen treats we mentioned: https://www.cooltreatsfordogs.com/
Here's where you can learn about Kong toys: https://www.kongcompany.com/dog

Learn from our mistakes! We give you five things we would have done differently when raising our dogs. After 16 years with Finlay, and 13 with Riley, Megan and Michael discuss what they would have done differently when raising their dogs...and why. We are here to share our insight as dog parents and want to help you make the best decisions when it comes to raising your puppy through to adulthood. Are rawhides a good idea? What should you do after your dog is attacked? We talk about this and more in episode 10 of Dog Nerd Show!

Dog parents - Comment below on what you would have done differently when raising your dogs. Let's all help each other so our dogs can have the best life possible!

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Part of being a great pet parent is finding healthy treats for your pets. While doing author events at our local pet boutique, The Downtown Pooch, Megan noticed that dogs were absolutely loving frozen yogurt treats from The Bear & The Rat. Being a label-reader, Megan was thrilled to find a wholesome, fun treat for the dogs and bought some peanut butter and bacon fro-yo for Finlay and Riley. Of course, they loved it! In episode 9 of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Meg and Matt, the husband and wife team behind this tasty treat! Learn how The Bear & The Rat started, where the idea came from, and how they decided on that awesome name. Entrepreneurs will love to hear their story on how they built and continue to grow their business - they were even on Shark Tank!!!

Meet fellow dog nerds, Meg and Matt from The Bear & The Rat!

Find them online here: https://www.cooltreatsfordogs.com/

Make sure to visit the Where to Buy section to find a retailer near you: https://www.cooltreatsfordogs.com/where-to-buy

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https://twitter.com/CoolTreats4Dogs
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As your dog gets older, you're going to want to support a healthy, safe, and happy lifestyle. In this episode, we give you tips for your senior dog. From supplements to activities to keep them sharp, we discuss what we're doing to help our dogs. After our border terrier, Finlay recently took some spills, we have had to pay closer attention to his needs as he ages. Our dogs deserve our support as they transition into their golden years. What do you do to help your senior dog?

*We love Pet Releaf hemp oil for Finlay's aches and Riley's thunderstorm and fireworks anxiety: https://petreleaf.com/

*For added support for their joints, we use Cosequin, a glucosamine supplement: https://www.cosequin.com/dogs/

*NOTE: Be sure to check with your veterinarian before starting your dog on any new supplements. We are not doctors! ;)