How 2 Dog

Dogs use their mouths to experience their world. But what happens when a dog’s friendly mouthing turns into something more serious? Are there ways to prevent your dog from biting? And what are the laws surrounding a bite? Sherri Davis, Canada’s Dog Master, looks for answers by talking to Certified Animal Behaviourist Michael Shikashio. Then, to learn more about how the legal system treats bite incidents, Sherri sits down with Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeremy Magence to learn more about DOLA – the Dog Owners’ Liability Act.

A hike in the deep woods or a city trail sounds like a wonderful way to spend a day with your dog, but could this idyllic pastime prove to be dangerous? What should dog owners know when encountering wildlife? Dog expert Sherri Davis speaks to Yukon Territory resident Heidi Warren, whose dog was attacked by a Lynx. Sherri also interviews Vanessa Isnardy, a Provincial Coordinator at WildSafe BC, to get a better understanding of how you and your dog can stay safe when out for a walk.

With so many meal options available to pet owners, and vastly differing opinions on what is “the best”, it’s hard to know what exactly we should be feeding our dogs to keep them healthy. Dog Master Sherri Davis tackles this hotly debated topic with raw-food advocate and Veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson, and discusses how fitness and feeding go hand-in-hand with Veterinarian Dr. Faith Banks, and Tamara Zerener, founder of Toronto’s Fit Dogs.

It’s a fact of life that our pets will get old – but is there a way to help prevent and ease pain as our dogs go grey? Dog expert Sherri Davis talks to palliative veterinarian Dr. Faith Banks who specializes in end-of-life care for pets. Later we hear from holistic veterinarian Dr. Katherine Kramer who gives Sherri more information about alternative medicine, like CBD for dogs.

Sherri Davis, Canada’s Dog Master, uncovers the truth about whether dogs can actually understand the words that we say. Sitting down with Dr. Claudia Fugazza and Helge Svela of the Genius Dog Challenge, Sherri finds out more about the science of dog language retention and what it takes to determine if your canine pal is REALLY listening to you.

We’re excited to announce the first season of How 2 Dog; the ultimate podcast for dog lovers! Each week host and world-renowned animal expert Sherri Davis (from Hudson & Rex) draws on illuminating conversations with fellow experts and her own vast experience to get to the bottom of our listeners’ canine questions. Call our hotline and ask your question at 1-833-HOW-2-DOG. Coming March 16th, 2021