It's A Doggy Dog World - Dog Podcast - Pet Life Radio Original

Liz, Petra, and Kate have talked several times previously about traveling with dogs, both at hotels and in RVs. On their last trip they invited friends Wayne and Kei to join them. Kei joins the podcast to talk about their decision to rent an RV, the challenges in getting to know the RV, how their dogs reacted, and the fun they had on the trip. Kei also offers suggestions for those thinking about doing this.

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Liz, Petra, and Kate invite a friend and fellow dog trainer, Sue Dewer to talk about the dog bite Sue is still recovering from. The dog that bit Sue is a pit bull but Sue isn't blaming the breed, or even that particular dog. Instead, the dog was newly adopted and Sue is questioning the shelter's screening process.

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There are a number of reasons why some dog owners would like to teach their dog to relieve herself inside, appropriately of course! In this podcast Liz, Petra, and Kate discuss some of the reasons why, new and old products that can make it easier to do, how to transition the dog to outside if you'd like to do that, and of course, how to teach your dog. Petra, who has Pomeranians trained to go inside, talks about her experiences.

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Hurricane Irma was charging up the coast of Florida while Liz, Petra, and Kate were recording this podcast. At the same time, 100 dogs from Texas were landing in San Diego to make room in Texas shelters for dogs rescued from Hurricane Harvey. While everyone seems to agree that these dogs needed a chance for a better life, sometimes well meaning rescue groups aren't as careful as they could be. Kate leads the conversation here and discusses her concerns.

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Liz and Kate have been voracious dog books readers since childhood but Petra admits that as a kid she read more horse books than dog books. But all three talk about their favorites, from older ones such as Jack London's Call of the Wild and White Fang to newer books. Tune in to hear the wild variety mentioned.

Questions or Comments? Email Liz at: [email protected]

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Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about their favorite movies featuring dogs. The dogs may or may not have been the stars, such as with Lassie, but may have played an important part. Older movies, such as Turner & Hooch, are mentioned as well as newer movies like the Secret Life of Pets. Tune in and see who likes what.

Questions or Comments? Email Liz at: [email protected]

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Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) continues to grow even though it's been shown not to work. Overall, it doesn't lessen overall dog bites in any community where it's been instituted. Plus, once one breed has been banned, it's easy for the legislative body to add one or more breeds. And if you think you're breed won't be banned, think again! Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about breed bans, BSL, and what would work better.

Questions or Comments? Email Liz at: [email protected]

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Although we certainly don't want to frighten our listeners - and that isn't our intent - we do hope that this coming summer will be a safe one for you and your dog. Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about some common dangers including insects, hot camp fires, dangerously hot asphalt, and more. Tune in for things to know to help keep your dog safe.

Questions or Comments? Email Liz at: [email protected]

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Oppositional reflex is a commonly used term that refers to the actions of your dog when pressure is applied. A good example is when your dog pulls hard on the leash as you're acting as an anchor. The word reflex isn't appropriate for these actions though as it truly isn't a reflex. Tune in and hear what Liz, Petra, and Kate have to say as they explain this action and what a more appropriate term might be.

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It's impossible, or at least difficult, to teach your dog if he doesn't know how to pay attention to you. Plus, when your dog knows how to pay attention, especially with distractions, you can use this as a way of preventing problems. In addition, as with so many things, we also make a game out of teaching attention. So tune in and find out what Liz, Petra, and Kate do with this training exercise.

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