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- A Hound Opinions UpdateHi y'all! So ... you've probably figured it out by now, but the "hiatus" that the podcast has been on is becoming permanent. I explain why in this final update for y'all.Thanks for being listeners over the years. Seriously, I appreciate it so much. It's been fun.3 min
- PUPPIES! ... or not?
Puppies are great, right? Who wouldn't want a puppy?
Well, I wouldn't. I'm talking the pros and cons of puppies this time around.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
11 min - The Importance of Trusting Your Gut
On this episode, I’m talking about the importance of picking the right people for you and your dog. And the importance of trusting your gut.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
12 min - Of Cars, Vomit and Expecting the Unexpected
Trigger warning: There is talk of vomit in this episode.
Take a trip with me to just outside of Madison, Wisconsin where I learned a hard lesson about Lenny and her feelings about cars. She's fine, by the way. So are we all.
Why am I telling this tale of road trip woe? To remind you that there are lessons to be learned in every situation and you should never stop learning from and about your dogs.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
11 min - The Importance of NOT Training Your Dog
Sorry this is two weeks late. Life got away from me a couple weeks back. But I'm back to the podcasting grind.
Training is important for your dog. But you know what's more important? NOT training your dog. Why? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
11 min - How to help dogs make friends ... or not
We've all had this thought: My dog needs a friend. But ... does your dog really need a friend? That's what we talk about in this episode.
Spoiler: The answer is a very definite MAYBE.
I also get into how to set yourself and your dog up for success before bringing another dog into your family.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
14 min - The Lenny Lessons
We're back, baby! That's right, it's Season 6 comin' atcha!
This time, I'm talking about some of the cool stuff I've learned from Lenny in her short time with us. Spoiler alert - it's pretty cool! So sit back, relax and enjoy!
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
12 min - Season 5 Finale - The Importance of Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First
It's the Season 5 finale, y'all! The pod's going on a break, but Season 6 will kick off May 8.
It's a short but important finale. If you're not taking care of yourself, the care you're providing for your dog is likely not the best. I know that sounds dire. It's not meant to be.
In this episode, I talk about how it's important that you don't forget to care for yourself even as you care for your dog. If you don't care for yourself, it can adversely affect your life and relationship with your pup.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
10 min - The Underdog Community Project
There’s no denying that pet care is expensive.
Pet guardianship should not be only for those with means. The benefits of having pets – both physical and psychological – are well-documented. The problem, though, is that having a pet is expensive and one of the biggest expenses is veterinary care. It’s that particular expense that causes so many people who for whatever reason don’t have extra money to opt to rehome their pets. And that’s just not fair.
My guest this time is Liv Sigel. Liv is the founder and director of the Underdog Community Project. The UCP, founded in 2021, is a mutual aid non profit organization based in Los Angeles that focuses on increasing access to veterinary care for pets of those experiencing homelessness, living in shelter housing, or temporary housing.
You can find the Underdog Community Project at https://www.underdogcommunityproject.org/.
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
45 min - The Importance of Language
Language matters when it comes to our dogs and their behavior. Why? Because language - and specifically the language around dog training/behavior - can affect how our relationships with our dogs develop.
In this episode, I get into some language that has been used around dogs for a long time and suggest better ways of communicating the ideas.
So join me for a semantic journey, won't you?
Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Facebook, BlueSky, Discord, and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email [email protected].
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About Hound Opinions
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Dogs are great. They're also weird, quirky, gross, challenging, loving and fun. I'm Eris Mayeroff, the owner and Chief Canine Officer of Big Wags Chicago. Hound Opinions is a podcast about all things dog - from behavior to training to the trials and tribulations of dog guardianship ... and everything in between!
New episodes come out every other Thursday. Check them out here or wherever you get your podcasts!
Have a question or topic you'd like me to talk about on the pod? Email [email protected]!