With so many dog owners staying at home during the COVID crisis, our dogs are getting used to our company all the time. When people need to start leaving home, either for grocery shopping or work, many dogs may react with signs of separation anxiety. Join Liz, Petra, and Kate as they discuss potential ways of alleviating this.

EPISODE NOTES: Preventing Separation Anxiety

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As much as Liz, Petra, and Kate are enthusiastic about dog training, there is no dog-training magic wand. Training cannot and never will solve all dog behavior issues. Sometimes managing the dog and the behavior is a better idea. Tune in for an explanation, examples, and some how to's.

EPISODE NOTES: Management and/or Training?

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Liz has a new puppy, Seven, and Petra has added Willow to her household. Both English Shepherds, as Liz's Bones and Hero are and Petra's Poncho and Tango. Listen in to find story behind the new puppies, where they came from, and how they are doing. Plus, in case you are wondering why Liz's puppy is named Seven, that will be explained too.

EPISODE NOTES: Please Meet Seven and Willow on Pet Life Radio

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Most dog owners have recognized that their dog responds when the owner is sad or upset and it's wonderful when that aware dog tries to make us feel better. But there is more to this than just that. When raising a puppy it's especially important to be aware of your emotions as puppies are just little balls of emotion anyway. Then, too, when training your dog your emotions can help you or hinder your efforts. Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about emotions and your dog so tune in.

EPISODE NOTES: Your Emotions and Your Dog on Pet Life Radio

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Some puppy owners bring home two puppies thinking that they will amuse each other, perhaps keep each other out of trouble, and free the family from some of the burdens of puppy raising. Unfortunately this is incorrect. Two puppies at the same time is a big problem, so much so that there has been a lot written about it. Listen in as Liz, Petra, and Kate discuss double the trouble.

EPISODE NOTES: Two Means Double the Trouble on Pet Life Radio

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Liz, Petra, and Kate discuss creativity in dog training. This doesn't mean you have to teach your dog to paint (although that might be fun!) but instead, creativity can help prevent boredom, both for yourself and your dog. Creativity can also get your dog more involved in his own training.

EPISODE NOTES: Dog Training: Be Creative on Pet Life Radio

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Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about generalization in regards to dog training. What is it? Why is it important? And how to you help your dog learn these important skills. Tune in and listen.

EPISODE NOTES: Dog Training Skills: Generalization on Pet Life Radio

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Recently Petra's two-year-old dog, Tango, was diagnosed with Addison's disease. She talks about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and how he's doing. Living with a dog with a chronic illness means more trips to the veterinarian, usually a change in your routine for vet visits and medications, as well as an emotional upset. It's tough.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Living with a Dog with Chronic Illness on Pet Life Radio

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Liz has lost two dogs to cancer in the last four years. Petra has lost four dogs to cancer; as has Kate. A traumatic illness, it affects vast numbers of dogs. So let's talk about how it affects your dog and you.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - When Your Dog Has Cancer on Pet Life Radio

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Training class students ask Liz, Petra, and Kate for recommendations as to what is good (and safe) for their dogs to chew on. Plus, what can you give dogs who are fussy about their chews? Thankfully, there are some good alternatives.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Chew Ideas for Your Dogs on Pet Life Radio

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