Vero and Heidi start the episode by discussion dog reactivity: what it is, what it looks like and some steps on how you might be able to manage reactivity. Vero shares the work that she is currently doing with Ralph to eliminate his barking inside the house at pedestrians and dogs walking by. Heidi gives a quick review of what socialization is and its important, as well as the different types of dog collars.

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

In this episode, Heidi and Vero chat about their adventure to Stray Dog Brewing Company. They each had the opportunity to taste a flight of beer and they provide a review for each. You will definitely see them back at Stray Dog! They finish the episode by chatting about Potcakes and what Vero is looking in a rescue including hard nos!

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

Heidi kicks off the episode by sharing a story about the return of her two dogs after their escape from the backyard. Vero recently volunteered at an Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue event and she talks about her experience. Heidi reviews a show that she recently watched on Netflix: The Hidden Lives of Pets. Listen in to hear about the incredible characters of our pooches and some not well-known information about dogs!

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

As they find themselves in the middle of summer, Vero and Heidi discuss the signs of heatstroke and what may lead to heatstroke! Vero briefly chats about cleaning dog paws after discovering an easy solution (an actual solution!) to decrease paw licking due to the environment. They finish the episode by talking about fireworks and what not to do if your dog is scared!

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

Heidi and Vero review dog body language as summer hits and more and more dogs are making their way to the park. Heidi shares a recent story and what she observed in dog that seemed a little overwhelmed! Vero chats about the Westminster Best in Show winner as well as a recent discovery: TMJ in dogs!

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

Heidi and Vero have special guest Emma Murdock on the show today. Emma is the owner of Walk With Me Ottawa and Frostbite Working Dog Club and she joins the show to chat about different aspects of her business including how some training might overlap and how safety and liability work within a dog business. She also shares what GRC (Gameness, Responsibility and Control) and SR (Social Responsibility) mean and gives the scoop on some upcoming projects! They finish the episode with some fun rapid-fire questions!

This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray Dog Brewing Company @straydogbrewingco www.straydogbrewing.ca

This episode is all about dog etiquette, or should it be called "owner etiquette"?! Heidi and Vero chat about some basic dos and don'ts of dog ownership and how to be a responsible and accountable dog owner from picking up your dog's poop to how to greet other dogs on walks.

Vero and Heidi have special guest Carly from With a Dog podcast @withadogpodcast on the show today! Tune in to hear Carly chat about all things podcasting including how her experience with dogs inspired her to launch a dog podcast and her experience so far as a podcast host. She also shares a little bit about herself and her two beloved dogs, Lupin and Albus. They finish the episode with a BOOP or SNOOT game (with a twist) with Carly!

Heidi kicks off the episode by chatting about Gibbon and Loue's swimming adventures. Vero then shares her experience at the Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue Meet 'n Greet that was held at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. To finish off the episode, Heidi and Vero discuss spatial pressure - Vero shares how she will be implementing this training into her walks with Ralph.

In this episode, Vero starts the episode by sharing that she may be welcoming a new addition into her little family. She shares her experience so far with a local company who had been looking to rehome a dog - the application process, the meetup between herself, Ralph, the current dog owner and the owner of an Ottawa dog company, Walk With Me Ottawa. She also chats about her ecollar training with Ralph and the progress that they are making! Heidi finishes the episode by going through a list of nicknames people call their pets.