The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their People

We're getting our hands dirty, literally, as we discuss the seldom explored but critical topic of pet waste and its environmental impact. I chat with  Rose Seemann author of Pet Poo Pocket Guide and Co founder of Enviro Pet Waste  a non profit which  provides information to help dog and cat owners, communities, businesses and government to reduce the carbon  paw print of our pets.  Rose's goal is to educate and guide pet owners in the safe and responsible up-cycling of their dogs' and cats' waste. The environmental impact of our beloved pets is much greater than most may realize,


Useful Links:
ASTM 6400 Compostable Poop Bags
Survey: Dog Poop - Environment & Human Health
Pet Poo Pocket Guide
Enviro Waste - https://www.epwn.org/
Bokashi Composting

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

Behind the brand with Tito's Handmade Vodka:  Attentive drinkers may have noticed that Tito's brands itself as "Vodka for Dog People.” Well, the slogan is more than warm and fuzzy marketing. In this episode Beth Bellanti Pander joins me to discuss the Vodka for Dog People program, which supports thousands of pet-focused nonprofits a year through events and sponsorships ranging from pup-friendly Yappy Hours to transporting dogs in danger from crisis zones,  to safety, giving them a chance to find forever homes.

Helpful Links:
https://www.titosvodka.com/dogs
https://store.titosvodka.com/collections/dogs

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Beisner, founder of The Zen Dog and the star of Dog Impossible on Disney Plus, about his inspirational journey overcoming fear, addiction, and even cancel culture and how his dogs have supported and guided him along the way.  We also discuss how dog training has evolved, moving away from outdated, conventional methods to focus on living with our dogs and understanding their needs and emotional wellbeing. He also shares with me his personal story of the loss of his beloved canine soulmate Renge. Matt's incredible story of transformation is a testament to the powerful bond between humans and animals and how it can change our lives for the better.

Useful Links:
http://www.thezendog.com/
https://www.instagram.com/matt_beisner/

Pet Loss Psychologist - https://www.instagram.com/petlosspsychologist/?hl=en
Senior Dog Doc -  https://www.instagram.com/seniordogdoc/
Dr. Lisa Lippman - https://www.instagram.com/drlisalippman/

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this episode I chat with world-renowned integrative veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein. As a pioneer in his field, Dr. Marty has spent over four decades combining conventional practices with alternative treatments, such as vitamins, supplements, and health-focused dietary modifications.  Dr. Marty shares his insights on the importance of an integrative approach  in pet health, the effects of over-vaccination, and how to find a veterinarian who truly understands your pet's needs. We also explore the revolutionary freeze-drying process for pet nutrition, which has transformed the pet food industry by preserving freshness, nutrients, and weight.

Resources:
Dr. Marty Pets - https://drmartypets.com/
The Dog Doc - https://amzn.to/42oIYii
The Spirit of Animal Healing- https://amzn.to/43n56L3
The Nature of Animal Healing- https://amzn.to/3NotN4B

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

Re-Releasing one of my favorite episodes so far. In this episode I am joined by Alexis Devine, the woman behind the viral sensation "Bunny the talking dog".   Alexis is the pet parent of Bunny the talking sheepadoodle and Otter the poodle. Inspired by speech-language pathologist Chrisitina Hunger's work with her own dog,  Alexis began training her dog Bunny to speak using an augmentative and alternative communication device ( A.A.C)  otherwise known as sound buttons. When Bunny was about six months old they joined a study with the comparative cognition lab at UC San Diego, which studies whether or not non-humans are able to express themselves in language-like ways .  Much to the delight of millions of followers, Alexis has been documenting her journey with Bunny and Otter on social media all along the way.
We talk a little bit about the science behind these buttons,  her journey with Bunny and Otter, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

Photo Credit For Alexis and Bunny : Lance Reis

Useful Links :

Official website - https://www.whataboutbunny.com
Follow Alexis Devine  on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/whataboutbunny/
Follow Alexis Devine on Tik Tok -https://www.tiktok.com/discover/bunny-the-dog?lang=en
Bunny's favorite talking buttons -https://fluent.pet/?aff=2

They Can Talk.Org - http://how.theycantalk.org/c/home

https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/24660
https://aggressivedog.com
https://kimbropheylegscourses.thinkific.com/courses/legs-applied-ethology-family-dog-mediation-professional-course

 How Stella Learned to Talk by, Christina  Hunger - https://amzn.to/3blejxM

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this episode I chat eye heath with  Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. BrIan Marchione. Many may even know there is such a specialty as veterinary ophthalmology, I didn't, until my own dog chance was having a reoccurring issue with his left eye that we couldn’t quite figure out. Not only is there such a thing, but they play an important role in our pups health and wellness. We chat about some common eye issues in dogs and how they can affect dogs of all ages, how you can recognize if its time to seek emergency care for your pup and how we can be more mindful of our dogs overall eye health. 
Dr. Brian Marchione graduated from UC San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and cell biology in 2001.  He attended veterinary school at Colorado State University, graduating in 2007 and went on to complete his internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Advanced Veterinary Care Center.   Following completion of his residency in Ophthalmology at Animal Eye Care Centers, Dr. Marchione became board certified in Ophthalmology in 2011.   Dr. Marchione served as ophthalmology department head at VCA West Los Angeles for 8 years until recently starting his own mobile ophthalmology practice.   Dr. Marchione also serves on the Los Angeles Zoo medical advisory board. 

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this episode I chat with Sindhoor Pangal. Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, a canine myotherapist and an engineer by qualification. She is a TEDx speaker and the author of the book, Dog Knows. Sindhoor quit her corporate life  to pursue a career in working with dogs, after her dog Nishi met with an accident and needed special physical and emotional care. She worked as a behaviour and myotherapy consultant for companion dogs, but soon discovered her passion for studying free living dogs in India. Her insights have been published in the IAABC journal and the PPG blog in the US, was presented at the PDTE summit in the UK and was mentioned in the book Canine Confidential by Dr. Marc Bekoff and a National Geographic Bookazine called the Genius of dogs. She is currently pursuing her masters in Anthrozoology from Exeter University (UK) and is also the principal and director of BHARCS. BHARCS offers a UK accredited level 4 diploma on canine behaviour and applied ethology. While she wears many hats, Sindhoor’s favourite role has been being a mommy to two amazing dogs - Nishi (who recently passed away) and Cheeru, who she considers her inspiration and her greatest teachers.

We chat about what her studies  of street dogs  in India has taught her about canine behavior and how what she has learned can help us to be better pet parents to our own pups. She also touches on the concept and importance of decolonization when it comes to our companion animals.

Helpful Links:
Donate To Care:
CARE Shelter for donations : https://charlies-care.com/. 

Coupon code : BAROO2023
Link to course : https://courses.bharcs.com/

Get the first chapter of  Dog Knows free here : https://www.bharcs.com/dog-knows-book-chapter-1

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this episode I chat with Christiana Saia of Lap  of Love veterinary hospice. Christiana is a certified grief coach who helps hold space for pet parents who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet.  We discuss why pet grief has historically been considered a disenfranchised grief, often dismissed. We also chat about the anger and guilt associated with pet  loss, how to identify if you may be feeling anticipatory grief, and the importance of self compassion during the grieving process.

Helpful Links: https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this special episode I chat with Aleksandra Schiffer, president and founder of the Los Angeles non-profit I Stand with My Pack (https://istandwithmypack.org/). We chat about the animal shelter crisis that is happening in Los Angeles right now. With a record number of dogs — upwards of three times the normal rate — being relinquished, abandoned, and dumped, shelters are at capacity. Some shelters are housing as many as five dogs in kennels made for one, and the euthanasia rate is quickly rising simply because they do not have the space or resources to care for these dogs. We chat about some of the reasons behind this crisis and what really needs to change to help these animals.

Resources:
https://istandwithmypack.org/
https://www.laanimalservices.com/

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.  

In this episode I talk about Animal Bioscience, a new anti-aging company for pets, originally founded by David Sinclair. David Sinclair is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, and one of the world’s leading researchers on aging and age-associated diseases. I chat with Animal Bioscience CEO Nick Sinclair, Chief Veterinary Officer Ginny Rentko, and Dr. Heather Oxford, a holistic veterinarian who specializes in mobility and anti- aging in our pets. We chat about Animal Bioscience's game- changing new  supplement, Leap Years, which is a two-part cellular health system that slows the effects of aging and extends the health and vitality of our best friends.  My dog Chance has been taking Leap Years as part of their compassionate use program for close to 3 months now, and I am thrilled to say that we are already seeing some improvement in his mobility and cognitive function. 


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https://leapyears.com/
https://www.instagram.com/leapyears4dogs/
https://www.facebook.com/leapyears4dogs

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*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.