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Dogs have always been funny but years ago, dog humor tended to be at the dog's expense. Today, our dogs hold positions of honor in our lives and dog humor has evolved as well. On this episode of "Good Dog", Joanne speaks with Cameron Woo and Claudia Kawczynska, publishers of "The Bark, the magazine of modern dog culture", and authors of the NY Times best-seller "Dog is My Co-Pilot" and, most recently, "Howl: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Dog Wit". 

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The sky's the limit on what you can spend on medical bills for your dog. You could get lucky and have a healthy pet or you could be looking at a stack of bills that far exceed your budget. In Sweden, 49% of pet owners insure their dogs; in England nearly 20% of pets are insured. In the U.S., the number is far smaller. On this week's episode of Good Dog, Joanne speaks with Brian Iannessa of VPI Pet Insurance on the costs and benefits of medical insurance for your dog.

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Worldwise was started back in 1990, long before "green" had taken on a new meaning. The concept was and is to manufacture environmentally sustainable pet products that work as well or better, look as nice or finer, and cost the same or less than existing products. In this episode of "Good Dog", former Worldwise President and CEO Aaron Lamstein explains how recycled plastic bottles are used to create a range of "PoochPlanet" beds, currently sold at 30,000 stores nationwide. 

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Cosmetic surgery for humans has become enormously popular and in this episode of Good Dog you'll hear that dogs are getting in on the craze. Gregg Miller is the creator of Neuticles, testicular implants for dogs in the past 12 years, over 100,000 pets have been what Miller describes as "restored." Hear how and why dog owners are choosing to have their pups implanted when or after they're neutered. Miller maintains that it's perfectly safe, humane, and, at least for some, affordable.

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"Woman's Best Friend" is a compilation of essays that celebrate dog moms and their canine companions. Dogs teach us how to happy at the mere site of a loved one, how not to take things personally, how to remember the good & forget the bad, and how to have faith that the sun will come out again. Editor Megan McMorris shares tales of dogs who warm our beds, maintain our sanity, function as personal trainers, and give us a reason to get up each morning. Does the description "Half Buddha - Half Bozo" remind you of a dog you've known?

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In this episode, Trish King returns to tell us about her 12 year old dog whose aging lumps have gone from benign to cancer. Host Joanne Greene talks to her about the process of creating the best quality of life in her remaining time.

Guide Dogs for the Blind has joined forces with the Canine Cancer Genome Project (part of the National Institutes for Health) to help reduce cancer in both dogs and humans. Geneticist Dr. Elaine Ostrander explains the work being done to identify genes that cause cancer and how dogs in general, and Guide Dogs in particular, are aiding in this effort.

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The best seller "Marley and Me" was the tale of a particularly outrageous family dog. "Dreaming in Libro", by contrast, is the story of a good dog that tamed a (self described) bad woman. In this conversation, host Joanne Greene speaks with writer Louise Berkinow whose life was changed when a boxer followed her home one day through the streets of Manhattan.

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Did you know that dog hair and dog fur are the same thing? Master groomer Daryl Conner shares the truth about caring for your dog's coat.

Shedding and allergies, brushing and matting, there's so much for dog owner's to know about maintaining a healthy coat. The topic of grooming comes alive in this lively conversation with master groomer Daryl Conner. Based in rural Maine, Daryl's written numerous excellent articles and teaches other groomers at conferences and workshops around the country. It's never too late to accustom your pup to getting brushed. Daryl provides tips on how to get dogs to not only cooperate but enjoy getting pampered!

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Remote collar training is especially effective when you're not always tethered to your dog.

While clicker training works especially well with guide dogs, police K9s are often trained using remote collars. Some people are reluctant to even explore this option, thinking that their animal might experience pain but, as Fred Hassen of SitMeansSit points out, a dog's perception of pain or discomfort is quite different than yours. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Joanne explores remote collar training with Fred Hassen who has been successfully training dogs and puppies of all sorts for nearly a decade.

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