Queen City Paw Spa is a little different from most groomers around town, starting with their membership in the Holistic Grooming Pet Academy. Gwen and her sisters create a quiet space to reduce stress and increase the likelihood of a successful groom — and have unofficially become the Groomer of Choice for reactive pets.

Listen to the episode to understand her approach and how it works. Click here to book your first appointment!

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If you love to hike with your dog, you need to know about Robin and Millie's hiking challenge! And we want to hear all about your adventures (and see all the pics) once you've started your journey.

To learn more, visit the Vermont Dog Hiking Challenge website. Robin also recommends downloading maps from AllTrails. And perhaps pick up the book Best Hikes with Dogs in New Hampshire and Vermont  by Lisa Densmore.

Don't forget to tag us @houndstootvt and @vtdoghikingchallenge on Instagram and Facebook once you've completed each hike!

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Not-so-fun fact: 1 in 3 dogs will be diagnosed with canine cancer in their lifetime. Which means... Chase Away K9 Cancer is a nonprofit near and dear to my heart for all the reasons you'd expect. If you're going through something similar, I hope our experiences can help inform your next steps. Or at least let you know who you can talk to, should you need to vent.

I also hope you join us at this year's Chase Away 5K, the fun run I organize to benefit Chase Away K9 Cancer. And I hope one day we won't have to run (or walk) to raise money to help fund a cure. Because one day a cure will be found.  

In the meantime, this year's Chase Away 5K is September 29, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, VT. Join us!

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Heather long dreamed of racing in the Iditarod. But for now, she's content skijoring with her dogs — and doing canicross during non-snowy seasons — and helping others get excited about the wild world of dog powered sports.

Here are some of the resources she (and I) mentioned during the episode:

• The Chase Away 5K
• The Green Mountain Iron Dog
• Her training guide for beginners
• CloverField K9/ Environmental Course
• The Vermont Mushers group
• North Country Mushers
• Gunstock (New Hampshire) skijoring program
• Worldwide map of dog friendly trails

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Emily knew she'd face some challenges after she and her husband adopted Moscu, a blind podenco. But some of those challenges were a little...unexpected! Listen to learn more.

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Vet tech Deb Glottman and veterinarian Connie Riggs had a long history of working together — and a strong desire to help companion animals get the vet care they need, even after their people have hit hard times. Or, perhaps more accurately, especially after their people have hit hard times. So they created The Mitzvah Fund.

Learn more about this amazing mobile vet clinic, how to help, and how to apply (if you're eligible): https://www.themitzvahfundvt.org

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It's Valentine's Day and we want to hear about puppy love! Literally, that is: Who does your pet love more than anyone else? Do they have a boyfriend/ girlfriend/ best friend? Is the love reciprocal or unrequited?! 

To kick it all off, hear Ellie Hound's obsession with "the Silver Fox," my friend's greyhound, Kiefer. (I could not find a photo of them together; sorry!)

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Leslie decided to take a break from fostering. But Scout had a different plan in mind. And when you're this cute -- and need this much help -- there's only one thing to do.

Curious about her vintage shop? Check it out! https://www.blackdogvintagemi.com

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Thanksgiving marked our 10th "Gotcha Day" with Vesper, and in January, he'll theoretically be 14. It took a while to bond with him -- in large part because he has 3 distinct personalities that turn on and off without warning -- but we wouldn't trade our reactive Mr CrankyPants for anything in the world.

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The perfect home quickly became...not so perfect. Listen to our first Halloween episode to hear the harrowing tale. (No hounds were harmed, we promise! We'd never do that to you.)

Want to learn more about this haunted house? Kristel published a book about it, In Stone, in 2013. Find it here, among other places: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Kristel-Smart/dp/1492965219

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