#010 - Dealing with Dog Diarrhea

Dogs quite often get the runs for various reasons and it totally sucks ducks for everyone concerned! 

In this episode I'll discuss some of the most common reasons our store clients come in seeking help for dog diarrhea, and the supplements and foods I recommend to get those poops back to being pick-up-able.

Learn:

• 6 common reasons for dog diarrhea.
• My favourite supplements for getting tummies back on track.
• Temporary diet solutions for tender tums.
• When you need to visit the vet for diarrhea.
• The one supplement everyone needs in their home to help mitigate angry poos.

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#009 - What is Canine Rehabilitation? with BJ Desjardins

Various methods of canine conditioning and rehabilitation have been around for years, but do you know what exactly it's used for and when it might be a good option for YOUR pup?

In this episode we’re chatting with BJ Desjardins who's been working in the pet rehab space for nearly 20 years! She's been treating my dog, Grizz, with laser therapy for his osteoarthritis and has also helped hundreds of other dogs with both conditioning and rehabilitation.

BJ's qualifications include:

• CCRA (Certified Canine Rehab Assistant)
• PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Certified in Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy

Learn:

• What exactly is canine rehabilitation?
• What are some rehab treatments used to help dogs?
• What conditions are most often treated with rehabilitation therapy?
• How would a pup parent know if their pup could benefit from rehabilitation?
• What qualifications should a pup parent look for in a rehabilitation specialist?

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#008 - Navigating Commercial Dog Diets

Have you ever gone into a pet food store and been overwhelmed with all of the different categories of dog food?  Dry, raw, canned - which options are the best for your pup?

In this episode we'll help you navigate the differences between the many dog food choices you'll be presented with in your favourite local pet food shop.

Learn:

• The pros and cons of the different dog food categories 
• Why it's ok to feed your dog a variety of different options
• Some quality brand options from each category
• The one indispensable resource when it comes to choosing a pet food

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#007 - Growing your Pup’s Instagram Following by Defining your Purpose with Natalia Martinez

Have you every noticed that most of your favourite Instagram accounts follow a theme or have a purpose?

What most successful influencers have in common is that they’ve chosen to focus on a handful of topics, in order to niche down their audience to those that love those very specific subjects.

For instance, they may focus on hiking with dogs, a particular dog breed, dog nutrition or training.

In this episode we’re chatting with Natalia Martinez who’s grown a laser focused and engaged audience for her dog, Willow, using a few key strategies that’s she’s going to share with you today.

Nat's qualifications include:

• Professional Animal Photographer
• Illustrator and Graphic Designer
• Video Producer
• Content Creator
• Micro Influencer

Learn:

• How setting a purpose for your Instagram account can help you attract quality sponsors.
• What is a micro-influencer?
• How to create your own brand pillars.
• The one thing you should remember when deciding to partner with a brand.
• How to use your pup's Instagram account to sell your own products.

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#006 - The Benefits of Bone Broth for Dogs

Bone broth is a simple and affordable way to add extra nutrition to your dog's bowl! Catch this episode if you'd like to learn how!

Learn:

• The health benefits of bone broth for dogs
• How to make home made bone broth
• The trick to getting the most gelatinous bone broth
• How to choose a commercial bone broth

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#005 - What You Need to Know When Choosing a Pet Professional with Megan Stanley

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with choice when it comes to choosing a dog trainer or dog daycare? Are you worried about choosing the wrong one? How do you know if a pet professional is going to handle your pup in a caring and ethical manner?

Unfortunately, there really are no official standards of care that pet professionals are expected to follow and therefor, it’s up to industry leaders to create the standards and educate pup parents on what to demand from the people they trust with their dogs. 

In this episode we’re going to talk to the founder of Dogma Training, Megan Stanley, who’s been setting the standards of care in the dog training and dog daycare space for over a decade. 

With Megan’s help, we’re going to arm you with the knowledge you’ll need to choose your next pet professional. 

Megan's qualifications include:

• Founder of Dogma Training and Dogma Academy in Calgary, AB Canada
• CPDT-KSA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed) 
• CBCC-KA (Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed) 
• FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional, Trainer)
• Vice-Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers
• Served on the Board for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers for 4.5 years

Learn:

• What are "standards of care?" 
• How you as a pup parent can drive positive change in the pet industry
• The right questions to ask any pet professional to determine their ethics and standards of care. 
• One important sign you may be using the wrong training methods
• How food works to alter emotion and behaviour in dogs
• What it means if your dog is not food motivated

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#004 - How to Take Incredible Photos of your Pup with your Smartphone Indoors

Are you a pup parent that loves photographing your dog, but when taking photos indoors they end up looking more like a black blob than their adorable selves? Then this episode is for you!

Holly Montgomery is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America and an Accredited Dog Photographer with the Professional Photographers of Canada. She's been professionally photographing dogs exclusively through her business, BrindleBerry Acres, for over 15 years!

Learn:

• How to teach your dog to have their photo taken
• How to choose and prepare the best spots indoors for photos
• Why artificial light is ruining your photos 
• The biggest mistake most pup parents make when photographing their dogs
• What you should always look for in your pet's eyes when taking their photo
• How to elicit the cutest expressions from your dog
• How to get more variety in your shots
• The keys to making the session fun for your pup
• Which edits Holly uses to edit her all of her iPhone shots 

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#003 - Nurturing your Pup's Mind with Enrichment with Donia Roorda

My first guest on the Everything Pup Podcast is dog trainer, Donia Roorda! Donia and I have a frank discussion about the importance of enrichment and how we as pup parents can greatly improve the quality of our dog's lives by providing a variety of enrichment activities for them.

Donia's qualifications include:

• Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants
• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner 
• Certified Family Dog Mediator
• Fear-Free Certified Professional

Learn:

• The many different types of enrichment 
• What role genetics play in choosing enrichment activities
• One easy thing you can do daily to vastly improve your dog's life
• 5 must have enrichment toys every pup has on their wish list
• The key thing to remember when it comes to choosing enrichment activities

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#002 - Increasing the Safety and Shelf Life of your Dog's Dry Food

If you feed your dog any type of shelf stable dog food, you’re going to want to listen to this episode!

Learn:

• Why proper food storage is imperative to your dog’s health
• What oxidation is and why is it bad
• Why you need to ditch this common kitchen accessory
• Top tips to increasing the shelf life of your dog’s food

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#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Everything Pup Podcast!  

THE place for dedicated pup-parents to find valuable dog-centric tips; interviews with trusted industry experts AND your favourite dog brands; and everything else you need to become an informed advocate for your best friend.

Your host, Holly Montgomery, shares a bit about her background in the pet industry and what you'll learn over the course of this podcast.

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