In this month’s episode we are talking to Ben Sweeney the founder of Vidivet.

Ben has been in the veterinary industry for over 20 years and has been qualified for 14. During the episode Ben shares the story of Vidivet and how it's working to not only support pet parents but also veterinary professionals as well. 

Ben shares some startling facts about the industry which will really change the way you think about vets and we also take the opportunity to pick his brain on the subject of dangerous things in and around the home that can harm our dogs

Vidivet 
https://vidivet.com/vidivet-homepage/

In this month's episode we continue to hear from another K9 Nation community member who's dog suffers from a behavioural issue.

Kim  is  from Leo Charley & Me and she designs and hand makes bespoke and unique collars and accessories for dog and owners. She shares her story about how her fox red Labrador Leo developed a reactivity issue and the steps she has taken to support him. 

From specialist trainers, boot camps, behaviourists and resorting to private secure fields for exercise, Kim really opens up about her experiences and the impact on her life. 

In this month's episode K9 Nation Community members open up and share their experiences of dog ownership, warts and all.

Our first guest Jo [2:20] talks about the decision to bring a second dog into her family, the prep work they did , the challenges they faced in the first few weeks and the emotional impact on them and their first dog.  To follow the adventures of Jo, Buckles & Beau check out their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofbucklesandbeau/

Our second guests are Philip & Bethan [24:00] who very recently welcomed their first puppy into their family and are in the thick of the puppy stage. To follow the adventures of Philip, Bethan & Nova check out their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/home_at_hencroft/

In this month's podcast we are joined by Play Expert Chelsea from Tug-e-Nuff.

Tug-e -nuff specialise in making motivational dog toys that get results and Chelsea talks to our host Becky about a whole rage of things around the subject of play and why it forms such an important part of our dogs' lives.

 To sign up for the free Tug-e-Nuff Power of Play course use the link below:
https://tug-e-nuff.co.uk/blogs/power-of-play-the-online-course

Rachel Rodgers from Nose to Trail shares her personal story about how her wonderful rescue dog Rico came into her life and the challenges she faced with his adjustment to his new home. 

We also discuss her ongoing work with rescue dogs and she shares her advice and insights for those who may be struggling with their rescue dog or are considering bringing one into their life.

We also hear the story of Alaska the Staffy Cross who is desperately looking for her forever home which would ideally be within 40 miles of the Crewe/Nantwich area so that Rachel and her colleagues can continue to support her.

Useful Links

Nose to Trail
Email: [email protected]
https://nosetotrail.co.uk/

ABTC - Animal Behaviour Training Council
https://abtc.org.uk/practitioners/

RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District Branch
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/findapet/-/rspca/crewe-nantwich-and-district-branch

In this month’s episode we have been speaking to Louise the founder of Bearkind - the kindest dog boxes on the planet.

If you are interested in the environment and sustainability in general or you want to know more about how you can make a difference in your everyday activities relating to your dog then this is the podcast episode for you. 

BearKind
https://www.bearkind.co.uk/

In this month's episode we are joined by clinical animal behaviourist Katie Scott-Dyer who has over 17 years experience in the industry.
https://katiescottdyer.com/

Katie helps us understand the difference between a dog trainer and a clinical behaviourist and why and when we might need one rather than the other.

Katie and podcast host Becky Baker discuss our dog's emotions and why it's important to understand them as a way of explaining and helping to correct undesirable behaviour at the root cause.

Becky also shares the news about the new features in the latest version of the K9 Nation app.

Download the free K9 Nation app today: https://lnkd.in/dkf2Nwf

In this latest episode we are joined by  Kate Bolland from Moment to Paws which connects workplaces with the positive influence dogs have on our health, wellbeing and propensity to learn. 

As well as helping us understand all the amazing benefits that having dogs in the workplace brings,  Kate also talks about some of the things we should be thinking about if we are considering either allowing dogs into the workplace as an employer or indeed you are thinking of taking your own dog into the workplace.

https://www.momenttopaws.co.uk/

Kate also talks about her dog friendly office toolkit available via her website which is a complete toolkit containing easy to follow processes, editable templates and useful guides walking you through the steps you need to take before and after opening your office doors to dogs in a safe and productive way. 
https://www.momenttopaws.co.uk/product/dog-friendly-office-pack/

In this month's episode we are joined by CEO and Co-founder of Pit Pat, Andy Nowell.

PitPat is the UK's number 1 dog monitor and in the episode Andy helps us understand the importance of being able to monitor our dog's activity and also discusses the  close relationship between our dog's activity levels and how much food they eat.

Andy allows shares an exciting announcement with us about PitPat's latest product range coming out at the end of May!

https://www.pitpat.com/

In this episode Becky is joined by Dani Hickman from the organisation Dog First Aid. Dani talks about the organisation and how it works and most importantly what dog first aid entails and why it is so important for dog owners to know about it. 

Whether you are a first time dog owner or have had dogs for a while and perhaps have dogs entering into an older phase in their life this is relevant to us all. Unfortunately accidents happen and it’s us to us as responsible dog owners to know what to do in case we are ever faced with a situation where our dog needs help until we can get them to a vet. 

So whether you are interested in learning more about dog first aid courses, what they cover, how long it takes etc or you simply want to know what essential first aid items you should be carrying in your dog walking bag then this is the podcast episode for you. 

Dog First Aid Website