Social Dog

Today Cindie is joined by Sandra Lunte, founder of All Hounds on Deck, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that places dogs all over the continental U.S and parts of Canada and brings them to your door. They rescue hounds (and occasional non-hounds) from death or worse and provide them with top-of-the-line veterinary care, often spending thousands of dollars on one dog to get him/her healthy and ready for adoption.

Today Cindie is joined by Jean Donaldson, founder and principle instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers. The Academy has trained and certified over 800 trainers in evidence-based dog behavior, training, teaching and behavior counseling since 1999. She is a four-time winner of The Dog Writers' Association of America's Maxwell Award, and her books include The Culture Clash, Oh Behave! Dogs From Pavlov to Premack to Pinker, and Train Like a Pro. In 2017, Jean was recruited to create Dog Training 101 for The Great Courses.

Join Cindie as she shares tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones from dog bites.

Today Cindie is joined by Kathleen Prasad, Animal Reiki Teacher, internationally known for her pioneering work in the field of Animal Reiki. She founded Animal Reiki Source® (ARS) in 2004, which has grown from a small Animal Reiki private practice into a world-renowned teaching academy and the foremost center for Animal Reiki information.

She is also the president and co-founder of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA), a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of animals by promoting the use of Reiki in animal shelters, sanctuaries and rescues worldwide through education, training and the advancement of Reiki programs that meet the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

In this episode Cindie will share what signs and signals you should look for when taking your dog to dog parks or just out and about town with you. This is such important information that every dog owner should know. Our dogs should not feel they need to protect us, they should feel their human companion is looking out for them.

Today Cindie is joined by David Blank, co-founder of Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours. They will discuss the variety of fantastic adventures you can take with your dog that will be transformational, fun and build your relationship. Excursions Happy Tails offers include hiking, exploring waterfalls, wine tasting, kayaking, paddle boarding, whale watching and more.Today Cindie is joined by David Blank, co-founder of Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours. They will discuss the variety of fantastic adventures you can take with your dog that will be transformational, fun and build your relationship. Excursions Happy Tails offers include hiking, exploring waterfalls, wine tasting, kayaking, paddle boarding, whale watching and more.

GUEST NAME: David Blank GUEST BIO: COO and Co-Founder of Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours. GUEST URL: HappyTailsTours.com

According to recent findings by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), more than 45 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats can be classified as overweight or obese. A gain of even a pound or two of additional fat on some dogs and cats can place significant stress on the body.

In this show Cindie Carter and Marilyn Taylor discuss everything from diet and exercise to is it rude to tell someone their pet is fat!

Together vets, trainers, facility owners, groomers and companions can get the help needed to help raise the best possible puppies! Building all of these relationships is a win/win for everyone involved!

Today Cindie is joined by Debbie Oliver, CPDT-KSA. Debbie opened one of the first dog daycares in the Houston area in 1995, Miss Daisy's Dog Camp. Debbie added training in 2005 and in 2015 changed to an enrichment-based facility with smaller play groups. Debbie was the Director of the Houston chapter for Therapy Pet Pals of Texas for over 10 years and participated in competition agility and flyball. She believes dogs and owners lead better lives together when they build trusting relationships through healthy games, training, and education.

Today Cindie is joined by author Bryan Bailey. Raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Bryan grew to appreciate the wildness of the land and its abundant wildlife. In particular, he developed a fondness for the gray wolves that roamed the vast mountain ranges and forests near his home. Under the guidance of a Special Forces Survival Instructor, he spent years studying the social interactions of wolves in their packs and discovered that, beyond obvious physical similarities, there were also behavioral similarities between the wolves and the sled dogs that were his family's pets.

Bryan is the author of two award-winning books, Embracing the Wild in Your Dog and The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It. His radio show, Taming the WILD in Your Dog, is featured on VoiceAmerica's Variety Channel every Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific Time. Bryan and his wife, Kira, live on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis, TN. Together they own Taming the Wild.

In this episode Cindie talks about Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs with the amazing Dr. Lisa Mason, a cutting edge DVM offering the best of Eastern and Western medicine for your dog. If your pet is unable to move properly, has pain, is recovering from surgery, or is suffering from an injury, you don't want to miss this podcast Dr. Lisa Mason is a rehabilitation-certified veterinarian, she will be discussing a complete a thorough evaluation and an individualized treatment plan, aimed at reducing pain and enhancing healing to return to full function. She will also discuss who is a great candidate for this type of procedure and how long the rehab will take along with how much it cost.