FernDog Podcast: Dog Training & Behavior Tips and Advice

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Dog parks are ideal places where you can play with your dog unleashed and have fun playing and socializing with other dogs. Well, that’s what most people think of dog parks. The truth is there are things you need to know and do or not do when bringing your dog to dog parks. Also, such places may not be ideal for all dogs as every dog is unique and that includes behavior, temperament and needs. 

In this episode, I also covered some tips on how your dog can be safe in dog parks and things you should not do when bringing your pet to such places. Listen in and learn what you need to know about dog parks and in bringing your dog to one.

In this episode

1:08  Dog Parks

2:04  The problem with dog parks

4:22  Different kinds of dog parks

7:42  Not all dogs

9:57  Puppies

11:42  How to be safe in dog parks

12:06  Dog park peak times

13:50  Don’t go right into the dog park

14:34  Shy, anxious, under socialized dogs

16:33  Stay close by your dog

18:48  If you’re not comfortable

20:06  Worst case scenario

23:21  Things you should not do in a dog park

30:07  Training Tip: Dog seizing the leash and playing keepoy

Links

Make Dogs Your Life Dog Behavior Podcast

Dog parks are ideal places where you can play with your dog unleashed and have fun playing and socializing with other dogs. Well, that’s what most people think of dog parks. The truth is there are things you need to know and do or not do when bringing your dog to dog parks. Also, such places may not be ideal for all dogs as every dog is unique and that includes behavior, temperament and needs. 

In this episode, I also covered some tips on how your dog can be safe in dog parks and things you should not do when bringing your pet to such places. Listen in and learn what you need to know about dog parks and in bringing your dog to one.

In this episode

1:08  Dog Parks

2:04  The problem with dog parks

4:22  Different kinds of dog parks

7:42  Not all dogs

9:57  Puppies

11:42  How to be safe in dog parks

12:06  Dog park peak times

13:50  Don’t go right into the dog park

14:34  Shy, anxious, under socialized dogs

16:33  Stay close by your dog

18:48  If you’re not comfortable

20:06  Worst case scenario

23:21  Things you should not do in a dog park

30:07  Training Tip: Dog seizing the leash and playing keepoy

Links

Make Dogs Your Life Dog Behavior Podcast

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Summer is a great season that many of us await. However, the summer time can be harsh to dogs. Many of the things we love doing during summer, especially activities we do with our dogs, could be harmful to our pets and may be hazardous to their health. Because we enjoy summer so much, we do not realize that some of the things we do or we let our pets do are not as enjoyable for our pets as they are to us. 

Remember that although we treat our dogs as humans or babies, their physiology is very different from ours. Listen to this week’s episode and learn to help you understand and take care of your pets better during the summer. 

In this episode

1:02  The Great Dog Adventure Club

3:00  The Heat

7:37  Do not leave your dog in your car

9:19  Pavement

12:20  Keep them cool

15:30  Summer Storms

20:29  Thunder Phobia

21:48  Fireworks

24:16  Summer Events

26:05  Training Tip: Dogs frantic over food

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Interactive maze bowl

Vet’s YouTube Video

Summer is a great season that many of us await. However, the summer time can be harsh to dogs. Many of the things we love doing during summer, especially activities we do with our dogs, could be harmful to our pets and may be hazardous to their health. Because we enjoy summer so much, we do not realize that some of the things we do or we let our pets do are not as enjoyable for our pets as they are to us. 

Remember that although we treat our dogs as humans or babies, their physiology is very different from ours. Listen to this week’s episode and learn to help you understand and take care of your pets better during the summer. 

In this episode

1:02  The Great Dog Adventure Club

3:00  The Heat

7:37  Do not leave your dog in your car

9:19  Pavement

12:20  Keep them cool

15:30  Summer Storms

20:29  Thunder Phobia

21:48  Fireworks

24:16  Summer Events

26:05  Training Tip: Dogs frantic over food

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Interactive maze bowl

Vet’s YouTube Video

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Vaccines, we all know that our dogs need vaccines. But what kind of vaccines should we get for our dogs? There are many vaccines which are now widely available and it can be confusing for dog owners to choose what vaccines they think suit their dogs.

As a dog owner, it is really important that you educate yourself about dogs health and care. You may have many questions and some of which you may have asked your local vet. Or you probably have hesitations in asking questions to your vet because you think the vet does what he does just for the money and doesn’t really care about your pet’s welfare.

To help us answer some of the most important questions about our pets, I’ve invited a special guest, Dr. Mark Nunez, a veterinarian whose concern is the health and well being of pets. Listen to this episode and know about the right types of vaccines for your dogs and what other problems vaccines do to your pets’ health.

In this episode

2:22  The Great Dog Adventure Club

4:06  Special guest, veterinarian, Dr. Mark Nunez

6:26  What exactly are vaccines?

8:30  When to start vaccination

11:28  Risks of Vaccines

15:01  Why are some vaccines bundled together?

17:53  Vaccine Dosages

20: 24 How often should you get your dog vaccinated?

25:15  Titers

32:40  What the law says

35:18  Lyme Vaccine

37:21  Heartworm pill

45:23  Training Tip: Marking Dogs

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Balanced Canine Blog

Levittown Animal Hospital

Vaccines, we all know that our dogs need vaccines. But what kind of vaccines should we get for our dogs? There are many vaccines which are now widely available and it can be confusing for dog owners to choose what vaccines they think suit their dogs.

As a dog owner, it is really important that you educate yourself about dogs health and care. You may have many questions and some of which you may have asked your local vet. Or you probably have hesitations in asking questions to your vet because you think the vet does what he does just for the money and doesn’t really care about your pet’s welfare.

To help us answer some of the most important questions about our pets, I’ve invited a special guest, Dr. Mark Nunez, a veterinarian whose concern is the health and well being of pets. Listen to this episode and know about the right types of vaccines for your dogs and what other problems vaccines do to your pets’ health.

In this episode

2:22  The Great Dog Adventure Club

4:06  Special guest, veterinarian, Dr. Mark Nunez

6:26  What exactly are vaccines?

8:30  When to start vaccination

11:28  Risks of Vaccines

15:01  Why are some vaccines bundled together?

17:53  Vaccine Dosages

20: 24 How often should you get your dog vaccinated?

25:15  Titers

32:40  What the law says

35:18  Lyme Vaccine

37:21  Heartworm pill

45:23  Training Tip: Marking Dogs

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Balanced Canine Blog

Levittown Animal Hospital

Is pet insurance important? Is your pet insured? Do you even know that there are insurance policies for pets?

Pet insurance has been available for us for quite a while now. However, many of us don’t really understand how it works. Many don’t see the importance of getting one for their pets and most people probably see it as an extra expense.

Is it worth it to get an insurance for your pet? I personally, am no expert in this area. So to help us understand more about this, I’ve invited Dr. Doug Kenney, a veterinarian from Tennessee, who has done a lot of research about pet insurance and has also created a guide in understanding and choosing a pet insurance.

In this episode

1:29  Should you get pet insurance for your dog?

8:19  Percentage of the population with pet insurance

10:07  Pet insurance policies

13:35  Cat and dog policy differences

14:59  Factors that impact pet insurance premium

18:58  Differences in companies that offer pet insurance policies

24:50  Why get pet insurance?

26:08  First pet ever insured

27:24  Know what you’re buying

29:47  Best time to get pet insurance

33:26  Understand pet insurance

34:10  Plan in paying for your pet’s health care

39:48  Pet insurance tool kit

50:40  Training Tip: Poop Eaters

Links

Dr. Kenney’s website – http://www.petinsuranceguideus.com

Pet Insurance Toolkit – http://www.petinsuranceguideus.com/pet-insurance-toolkit.html

Free Office Suite – Open Office

Is pet insurance important? Is your pet insured? Do you even know that there are insurance policies for pets?

Pet insurance has been available for us for quite a while now. However, many of us don’t really understand how it works. Many don’t see the importance of getting one for their pets and most people probably see it as an extra expense.

Is it worth it to get an insurance for your pet? I personally, am no expert in this area. So to help us understand more about this, I’ve invited Dr. Doug Kenney, a veterinarian from Tennessee, who has done a lot of research about pet insurance and has also created a guide in understanding and choosing a pet insurance.

In this episode

1:29  Should you get pet insurance for your dog?

8:19  Percentage of the population with pet insurance

10:07  Pet insurance policies

13:35  Cat and dog policy differences

14:59  Factors that impact pet insurance premium

18:58  Differences in companies that offer pet insurance policies

24:50  Why get pet insurance?

26:08  First pet ever insured

27:24  Know what you’re buying

29:47  Best time to get pet insurance

33:26  Understand pet insurance

34:10  Plan in paying for your pet’s health care

39:48  Pet insurance tool kit

50:40  Training Tip: Poop Eaters

Links

Dr. Kenney’s website – http://www.petinsuranceguideus.com

Pet Insurance Toolkit – http://www.petinsuranceguideus.com/pet-insurance-toolkit.html

Free Office Suite – Open Office

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For anyone who has a puppy or plans to get one, here’s something you should always remember: a puppy grows. I know puppies are really, really cute, but when they do things that you don’t want them to do, like chewing your stuffs, they’re not so cute anymore. If you think you’re done training your dog after the puppy stage, well, think again. Training is lifelong. And after the puppy stage then comes the adolescent stage.

Like with humans, adolescence is the phase where there are many things happening in the teen’s life especially in his body. That’s the time when the parents’ patience is really stretched and it’s also the time when the teens need the parents’ understanding the most. That’s pretty much the same with dogs. Dogs go through adolescence too, and in this phase, they need your support.

Listen to this episode as I talked about the proper ways and support to help you get through the teenage phase of your dog.

In this episode

00:49  Special welcome

1:50  Question: How to work with my dog off leash?

7:26  When most time and effort is needed

8:28  The dog’s genetics

11:04  Life with a teenage dog

14:32  Structure

17:18  Focus on something constructive

19:29  Exercise is always good

21:14  Socialization never stops

23:07  Training Tip:  How to Stop Your Dog from Stealing Things Throughout Your House?

For anyone who has a puppy or plans to get one, here’s something you should always remember: a puppy grows. I know puppies are really, really cute, but when they do things that you don’t want them to do, like chewing your stuffs, they’re not so cute anymore. If you think you’re done training your dog after the puppy stage, well, think again. Training is lifelong. And after the puppy stage then comes the adolescent stage.

Like with humans, adolescence is the phase where there are many things happening in the teen’s life especially in his body. That’s the time when the parents’ patience is really stretched and it’s also the time when the teens need the parents’ understanding the most. That’s pretty much the same with dogs. Dogs go through adolescence too, and in this phase, they need your support.

Listen to this episode as I talked about the proper ways and support to help you get through the teenage phase of your dog.

In this episode

00:49  Special welcome

1:50  Question: How to work with my dog off leash?

7:26  When most time and effort is needed

8:28  The dog’s genetics

11:04  Life with a teenage dog

14:32  Structure

17:18  Focus on something constructive

19:29  Exercise is always good

21:14  Socialization never stops

23:07  Training Tip:  How to Stop Your Dog from Stealing Things Throughout Your House?