The World's Ugliest Dog is not only a site to behold; he's also a Good Will Ambassador for homeless & special needs animals. His owner, Karen Quigley, and other ugly dog parents share their stories on this episode of Good Dog.

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The U.S. legal system has tended to view dogs as property, not as sentient (or feeling) beings. Attorney Carolyn Matlock is among those trying to change that. As managing editor of Animal Legal Report Services and author of "We've Got Feelings Too", Carolyn monitors and reports on court cases involving dogs. Hear about the gradual changes taking place in this field and win a personalized, autographed copy of Matlock's book on this episode of Good Dog.

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Learn why dogs love their walks and how to best handle their annoying behaviors with Dog Trainer extraordinaire, Trish King. In this episode of GOOD DOG, Trish focuses on what happens in dog training classes and why they are great "dates" for you and your dog!

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City dog owners have very different needs than those who live in suburban and rural areas. How, for instance, does a city dog know that the lobby of the apartment building isn't "outside"? As editor of UrbanHound.com, Laura Cavaluzzo addresses these concerns and provides city-specific information on dog runs, dog parks, pet-friendly getaways and more.

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Roselle was Michael Hingson's 5th guide dog; now retired, she can comfortably rest on her laurels. Michael and his canine companion were on the 73rd floor of the World Trade Center when the first plane hit on 9-11 and, together, they made their way to safety thanks to teamwork and trust. Hear Michael's incredible story and the lessons that apply to all of our lives on "Good Dog".

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Not all animal shelters are the same. In this episode of GOOD DOG, Trish King explains the differences between SPCAs, Humane Societies, and the proverbial dog catcher and touches on aggression in dogs.

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By 8 weeks, according to Dr. Ian Dunbar, a puppy should be socialized, house trained, chew toy trained, and be able to come, sit and roll over. Choosing the right breed for your family is critical and the most honest people to ask are new puppy owners. This episode of GOOD DOG features great tips on training puppies. Listen for your chance to win a free copy of "Before and After Getting Your Puppy"!

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Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of biology at the University of Colorado-Boulder and cofounder, with Jane Goodall, of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In his book, "The Emotional Lives of Animals" and on this GoodDog podcast, Marc shares stories about the love, compassion, grief, embarrassment, anger and empathy that dogs experience from his years of scientific research.

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Never underestimate the canine sense of smell and what dogs can be trained to accomplish. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, we'll hear about dogs who are successfully trained to alert their diabetic masters when the person's glucose is approaching the danger level. Turns out that humans emit a particular odor when their levels drop which dogs can detect. Dogs4Diabetics is a California-based nonprofit organization that is training and placing these dogs with diabetics. The stories that Program Director Carol Edwards shares are amazing!

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Since 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind has been enhancing mobility for qualified individuals by providing partnerships with trained dogs. In this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast, Joanne speaks with Anne Workman of Canine Community Programs about the different breeds they train, the pros and cons of having a guide dog, and how their program works, from conception through training and placement. Guide Dogs is entirely funded by private donation and there are no costs to the person receiving a guide dog. Volunteers are key to the success of this program and you’ll hear about the numerous ways to become involved – from helping to socialize puppies to housing breeders.

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