Find out how World Champion Deb Zappia went "from a little doberman through eight world championships." A great conversation about training, dedication, perseverance, and the future of the sport she loves, including the development of American Schutzhund.

For more info on that organization, here is the link:

www.psak9-as.org

Also, there is an update on a new project by former guest, Lena Toritch. Here is the link to that story.

Remember, if you like what you hear, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. That is super important so more people are able to find it.

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Until next time, get out there and do something with your dog!

In this episode of The American Canine Podcast, we hear from Susan Armstrong, VP of Client Training and Veterinary Operations at Guide Dogs for the Blind. (www.guidedogs.com)

Find out more about how COVID changed their operations, how to social distance with 2000 clients and  900 puppy raising families, and a special event coming up which will let you help this incredible organization keep providing their services.

Remember, if you like what you hear, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. That is super important so more people are able to find it.

Everybody’s dog is special, but if your pup does something you want to share with the world, send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll see about getting you on here to tell us about it.

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Until next time, stay healthy, have a happy Thanksgiving, and get out there and do something with your dog!

Dogs can sniff out almost anything. They can find bombs, detect drugs, some are even helping alert us to people with coronavirus. In this episode of The American Canine Podcast, we meet a very special dog who beat the odds to go from abandoned shelter dog to possibly helping save a species from extinction.

For more information on the work done by Dr. Giles in the whale program, as well as conservation canines, just follow this link.

https://conservationbiology.uw.edu/

You can learn more about Eba here.

https://www.wildorca.org/eba/

https://www.pbs.org/video/understanding-svd33v/

You can also check out “Connected” on Netflix or “It’s a Dog’s Life” on Disney Plus.

For more on “Conversations With Raika,” click here.

https://www.facebook.com/raikafenzi/

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Meet the incredible artist behind some amazing memorials to working k9s including, 9/11 SAR Dog Bretagne, Police K9 Jethro, and several MWD memorials. Now she has another big project being unveiled in time for Veterans Day and a couple in the works she could use your help making a reality.

For more info on what you hear in the podcast here are a few links:

https://www.navysealmuseum.org/press-room/navy-seal-museum-to-unveil-naval-special-warfare-k9-memorial

http://LenaToritch.com

@lenatoritch on instagram

https://www.gofmemorial.org/

If you want to get involved in a project by Penn Vet to help train detection dogs to sniff out COVID, here is that link.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9TShirt

Please remember to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. 

Everybody’s dog is special, but if your pup does something you want to share with the world, send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll see about getting you on here to tell us about it.

You can follow along on instagram @theamericancanine or the start of it all, the blog, www.theamericancanine.com

Until next time, get out there and do something with your dog!

One of the easiest ways of getting and keeping your dog in shape is to make fitness fun. We hear from Bobbie Lyons, one of the leaders in the K9 fitness world, about how to get your dog moving down the path to better health.

If you want more information about her online programs or the Karen Pryor Academy, we have links available for you.

https://www.bobbielyonscaninecampus.com/

https://www.pawsitive-performance.com/

https://karenpryoracademy.com

https://www.instagram.com/bobbie.lyons/

To learn about 2020’s “American Hero Dog” follow this link:

https://herodogawards.org/

Remember, if you liked what you heard, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, that is a big help.

If there is something special about your dog that you would like to share with the world, send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll see if we can get you on here.

You can also find us on instagram as @theamericancanine

or www.theamericancanine.com

October 14 is Pet Obesity Awareness Day and we're talking with canine fitness expert, Dr. Erica Boling about what we can do to make sure our best friends stay fit.

Links mentioned during the podcast:

Canine Fitness Quiz

https://k9fitnessquiz.com/0

Website

https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/NortheastK9Conditioning/

Get Fit & Active with Your Dog (Facebook group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/k9getfit/

If you like what you hear, please rate or review wherever you get your podcasts. If you have ideas for the podcast, someone you think other dog lovers would be interested in hearing from, or if there is something special about  your dog that you want to share, contact me at [email protected]

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"Blessed is the person who has known the love of an old dog."

In this episode we meet a woman has who decided to give up her retirement years to help senior dogs find homes. That became a mission which has helped more than 3000 dogs...and counting!

It is an amazing story and an incredible rescue organization.

To learn how you can help check out their website www.olddoghaven.org

If you enjoy The American Canine podcast, rate, review and share with all your dog-loving friends. 

You can also send me a message if you think there is something that makes your dog stand out among all the outstanding doggos. Maybe we can have you come on to tell us about your special pup.

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In this episode of the American Canine podcast, we revisit some stories about the hero dogs of 9/11 as the nation marks the 19th anniversary of the terror attacks.

I speak with Deborah Cook, a member of the Guide Dogs for the Blind advisory board who, for more than thirty years, has had a canine partner at her side. She explains more about the organization and why this is a special year.

You can get more information about GDB at their website, www.guidedogs.com

As our guest explains, this non-profit organization offers all their services free of charge, so they rely on the generosity of donors to fulfill their mission. If you can help out, they are truly a worthy cause.

You can always get more information on our topics and more interesting canine related stuff at the blog:

www.theamericancanine.com

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Thank you for joining me. Now, get out there and do something with your dog!

In this episode, we talk about keeping your dog safe from the heat as we wrap up the summer, a tragic rundown of police K9s who sacrificed their lives in recent weeks, of course we celebrate National Dog Day by asking what would your dog want to do?

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To celebrate a decade since the start of The American Canine blog, we are launching a podcast.

TheAmericanCanine.com discusses all those things we do with our dogs.

From training to current events, celebrity pooches, and working dog heroes, The American Canine covers the topics and issues that matter to dog owners.

This episode introduces you to the guy behind the blog and a couple of the dogs that inspired his journey as a dog trainer, owner, and all around dog-lover.

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