In this episode, special guest veterinarian Dr. Jessica Panontin joins Anne-Marie to answer questions from our listeners, discuss the relationship between health/medical and behavioural issues, and give us a look at a day in the life of a veterinarian.  

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0:00 Podcast Intro 

0:15 Episode Intro 

2:50 What should you ask your vet? 

3:25 Annual exams 

7:18 Small pets and exotics 

9:46 OTC Medications 

11:33 During & Post-appointment questions 

15:00 Vet shortages 

20:26 Costs of vet care 

22:50 Relationship with vet 

27:00 Day in the life of a veterinarian 

31:16 Wrap up

In this episode, special guest Julia MacArthur joins Amelia to talk  about the human side of the dog guardianship, aka Your End of the Leash!  Julia answers questions from listeners about how to deal with  frustration and embarrassment, advocating for your dog, disagreements  with family members about raising your dog, building a relationship with  your dog, how to tell if your dog is happy, and more! 

Learn more about Julia at https://juliamacarthur.com/ 

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about all things SMALL DOG! If you don't have a small breed dog already, this podcast just might change your mind. Topics include stereotypes, different needs, challenges, and expectations that come with small dogs. Are small dogs really more aggressive, less trainable, or less capable than larger dogs? Tune in to find out our thoughts.

If you have a small dog and want to join in on the fun, check out https://www.thedogclassroom.com/smalldog 

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about living and training with multiple dogs under the same roof. Everything from adding a second dog to a single-dog household, to living with several dogs of different breeds and sizes - from chihuahuas to poodles to bullmastiffs!

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In  this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about how to prepare your dog for baby's arrival, child & dog interactions from infancy to teenage years, and everything in between.

For more on this topic, check out Anne-Marie's webinar "Babies & Toddlers & Dogs, Oh My!" at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/babies-dogs or contact her to set up a consultation.

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about some of the challenges of living with dogs in Northern Ontario during the winter! Tune in for tips on how to keep your dog exercised in below-freezing temps, ways to increase mental enrichment indoors, and how to know whether your dog should wear winter gear.

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss different ways you can help your dog to prepare for the chaos of the holiday season. Starting early and refreshing some training, helping your dog get comfortable with decorations, and getting management plans in place will help make happier holidays for all!

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss the top 5 things they teach their dogs to help them become a well-rounded part of the family. They also discuss the reasoning behind each of the behaviours they teach and how they are applied to daily life.

Tune in to this episode to learn about life skills like handling and grooming, recall training, leave it, settle on a mat, and walking skills.

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss the embarrassing behaviours that make you say "WHY would my dog do that?".  Listeners submitted their concerns about issues like potty problems, humping, and of course the most popular by far... poop eating. Yep, we went there! 

Tune in to this episode to learn the reasons behind why our dogs do these things and what, if anything, you should do about it.

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In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss "pandemic puppies" and the training and behavioural issues that popped up due to the different restrictions and societal changes. From separation anxiety to leash reactivity to socialization issues and everything in between.

Tune in to this episode to hear some of the main concerns pet parents brought to dog trainers post-lockdown, and how to deal with them.

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