The Iggy Parents

In this episode, we get down and dirty and discuss that topic everyone’s been asking about... potty training! We’ll talk about all the different methods people use to train their pup whether that’s going potty inside or outside the home. We’ll also reveal the results of our polls asking our iggy friends about their potty habits. And to finish off the episode we’ve got all the zany poop stories you’ve been waiting for!

Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep11

Links:

Buddy Belts - https://buddy-belts.com

T.I.P. Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-rt5VWGY4hwdmdsawUl6iw

Iggy Starter Kit https://theiggyparents.com/iggystarterkit

Nature’s Miracle cleaner - https://geni.us/pHgFM

Doggy Bathroom - https://www.doggybathroom.com

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution - https://geni.us/qrrjqj

Reusable Pee Pads - https://geni.us/xpFaP

Exercise Pen - https://geni.us/QmRt

Pupdates Newsletter - https://theiggyparents.com/newsletter

Adelaide’s Products - https://theiggyparents.com/shop

Tori Mistick - wearwagrepeat.com

Skillshare - https://theiggyparents.com/skillshare

New Sister - https://www.instagram.com/p/CErMbPYlmaL/

Iggies Mentioned:

Ghost - https://www.instagram.com/ghost.pony.iggy/

Balu and Bertl - https://www.instagram.com/balu_und_bertl/

Boey - https://www.instagram.com/iggyboey/

Nello - https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofnello/

Bambi - https://www.instagram.com/bambi.the.italian.greyhound/

Molly - https://www.instagram.com/molly.the.iggy/

Gigi - https://www.instagram.com/travellingiggy/

Ernesto - https://www.instagram.com/ernesto_the_iggy/

Barry - https://www.instagram.com/barrytheig/

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide

Chapters:

0:00 Most Requested Episode

4:38 Top 5 Tips for Potty Training

29:22 Instagram Poll Stats

40:23 Stories from Friends

51:12 Pupdates

In this episode we discuss the 10 Stages of Puppy Fever. Whether this is pup number one or 101, we’ll count all the different ways Iggy Parents anticipate the homecoming of their newest companion. What exactly is puppy fever? Can’t sleep because you’re dreaming of your new pup? Going a little loony researching all the different breeds you’d love to welcome into your life? When we were waiting for Adelaide to come home, we counted dogs in the park, watched dog-related movies and followed all the dog celebrities on social media. These are just a few of the stages you might experience when waiting for your very own iggy.   


Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep10

Episode Links:

Westminster Kennel Club Iggies (YouTube)

Zak George Dog Training Revolution 

Training the Best Dog Ever 

Pups Mentioned:

Iggy Joey

Anna Banana 

Horton McSnorton 

Harlowe and Sage 

Lizzie & Ally 

Here is Atlas 

Ghost Pony 

Maizie Toy Poodle

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://theiggyparents.com/products

Chapters:

0:00 Define Puppy Fever

5:21 Stages of Puppy Fever

40:29 Pupdates

In this episode we discuss our Top 5 Tips for Iggy Alone Time - but what do you mean by alone time? This episode is for anyone who struggles with leaving their dog alone, whether that’s completely alone in the house or simply just unattended. We will chat about how to identify that your iggy is having a problem and what to do to help make your pup feel at ease. Your iggy may not be experiencing all signs of separation anxiety, but we wanted to start the conversation in an effort to help you and your iggy adjust to being on their own. We’ll share our personal experience with Adelaide and how it’s been since quarantine/lockdown caused us to be inside more. We will also share a tip from our iggy friend, Bambi, who has been working on getting comfortable with iggy alone time. Disclaimer as always, we are not vets or experts in dog behaviour, but give our advice as best we can from our personal experience and shared stories. We hope you and your iggy can find success with any or all of these top tips! 

Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep9

Sponsor:

Rover is a pet sitting service that helps connect pet parents with trusted sitters and dog walkers that treat your pet like family. All services booked on Rover are backed by the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 Rover Support, photo updates, and reservation protection.

And with our link you get $10 off your first booking! Create your account and find a 5-star pet sitter from Rover today.

Our affiliate link: https://theiggyparents.com/rover

Episode Links:

Iggy Starter Kit

(You will find LickiMat, Kong, Snuggle Puppy, and many more essentials and recommendations)

Zak George Dog Training Revolution (for Canadians, Indigo)

Zak George Dog Training Revolution (Worldwide, Ebooks.com)

Training the Best Dog Ever (for Canadians, Indigo)

Training the Best Dog Ever (Worldwide, Ebooks.com)

Bambi the Italian greyhound

Iggy Adelaide in 4K (YouTube) 

Here is Atlas 

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://theiggyparents.com/products

Chapters:

0:00 Signs your pup is struggling

17:31 Top 5 Tips

35:13 Recap

40:45 Pupdates

In this episode we discuss all things related to iggies and allergies! We’ll share our first-hand experiences dealing with Adelaide’s allergies and sensitivities as well as the dreaded bee sting story. We’ll discuss what we’ve learned, symptoms of allergic reactions, what to do in case of emergency and provide more stories from our friends. You’ll hear about Skoga the iggy’s experience with not one but TWO hornet stings, Alydar’s allergic reaction to flowers, CJ’s sensitive stomach and Trevi’s reactions to vaccines. We hope this episode will help anyone who may discover allergies in their little iggies and give them the proper tools to help their pups when they’re in need.

Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep8

🚨New Merch!🚨 Show your love for Italian greyhounds with a dad cap or an iggy blanket. Both feature a hand-drawn image of Adelaide stretching, and the blanket proclaims, “Property of the Italian greyhound of the house.” (Which we all know it will be!)

https://theiggyparents.com/shop

Links:

Adelaide’s Puffy Face - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDfO90iBlj5/

Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic - https://ctvrc.ca

AKC Allergies and Symptoms - https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-allergies-symptoms-treatment/

Iggies Mentioned:

Skoga - https://www.instagram.com/skogatheiggy/

Tika - https://www.instagram.com/tikatheiggy/

Anna - https://www.instagram.com/iamelegantswan/

CJ - https://www.instagram.com/cj.the.iggy/

Alydar - https://www.instagram.com/littledears/

Trevi - https://www.instagram.com/trevi_the_iggy/

Idea - https://www.instagram.com/lovableidea/

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide

Chapters:

0:00 Adelaide and the bee

18:35 Stories from other iggies

41:46 Pupdates

In this episode we explore all the thoughtful, inspired and sometimes comical ways that Iggy Parents come to find the name of their iggy (or iggies). When did you name your iggy? Did you name your iggy because of the way they looked or their personality? Did you have an Italian influence? Whether you’ve got just one or many reasons for naming your iggy the name you did, it’s a beautiful thing to give your dog a special name. We’re going to share with you Adelaide’s name story and then many heartwarming stories from our friends. After listening to our friends and recalling back to our story, we concluded that there are generally 5 criteria or tips for naming your iggy. We’ll also let you in on the most common dogs names of last year. We hope you can relate to all of these methods of naming or perhaps even be inspired if you don’t have a name for your iggy yet!

Sponsor:

Rover is a pet sitting service that helps connect pet parents with trusted sitters and dog walkers that treat your pet like family. All services booked on Rover are backed by the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 Rover Support, photo updates, and reservation protection.

And with our link you get $10 off your first booking! Create your account and find a 5-star pet sitter from Rover today.

Our affiliate link: https://theiggyparents.com/rover

Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep7

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Our New "Stretching Adelaide" merch: https://adelaidetheiggy.com/products

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide

Chapters:

0:00 What’s In A Name?

3:21 Adelaide vs Edith

20:03 Main Topic

52:03 Pupdates

In this episode (Part 2 - The Iggy Starter Kit) we continue the discussion about the Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need (or don’t need) to bring your iggy home for the first time. This is for all the new iggy parents out there or expecting puppy parents. Getting an iggy can be quite expensive, so we’re here to help you prioritize what you need and maybe don’t need in the beginning.

In the intro of this episode, we recap highlights from part one in case you haven’t listened to that episode yet. For more details on the “must haves”, check in with Episode 5, Part 1 - The Iggy Starter Kit.

Find everything we talk about in this episode and more at https://theiggyparents.com/iggystarterkit

For part two, we’ll discuss the items you might want, things we didn’t need and what we wished we had in the beginning.

Chapters:

0:00 Part 1 Recap

5:19 Want But Not Need

11:20 Definitely Don’t Need

21:03 Things We Wish We Had

24:21 What We’ve Learned

26:46 Pupdates

In this episode we discuss all the items and information we’d recommend to acquire for an Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need to bring your iggy home for the first time. This is for all the new iggy parents out there or expecting puppy parents. Getting an iggy can be quite expensive, so we’re here to help you prioritize what you need and maybe don’t need in the beginning. 

Find everything we talk about in this episode and more at https://theiggyparents.com/iggystarterkit

In part one, we’re going to discuss the “must-have” items to purchase and information to acquire. In part two, we’ll discuss the items you might want, things we didn’t need and what we wished we had in the beginning. 

Chapters: 

0:00 4 categories in 2 parts 

1:47 Buying all the things 

12:47 Must-Have Items 

42:49 Must-Have Information

In this episode we delve into the highly emotional but very serious topic of leg breaks in the Italian greyhound breed. We hope to shed some light on the subject by sharing a conversation with Adelaide’s breeder, telling a cautionary tale from an iggy friend, showing the results from our own polls on social media as well as researched information from a veterinary office. We will discuss our opinions about pet insurance and ways to prevent leg breaks in your iggy. If you’ve been nervous about the chance of leg breaks in your iggy, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Sponsor:

Doggo Ramps is an American company that makes beautiful couch and bed ramps for dogs. Their ramps are made out of furniture-grade hardwood, they’re made here in North America and they come in 5 color options to match your home. A Doggo Ramp can be part of your leg break prevention plan. They have free shipping to the USA and Canada and a 30 day money back guarantee.

Use our code IGGY for 15% off! As affiliates we’ll receive a little commission as well!

Doggo Ramps Instagram: @doggoramps

Doggo Ramps Website: https://doggoramps.com (Discount code: IGGY)

Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep4

Links:

Trupanion

Episode 1 of Podcast

Tommy the iggy

Vet Article

Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide

Chapters:

0:00 Knocking on Wood

4:33 Q&A with Our Breeder

12:05 Tommy The Iggy Story

22:51 Walkerville Vet Article

29:39 Instagram Polls

36:51 Pupdates

In this episode we discuss how raising our iggy (italian greyhound), Adelaide, has been during quarantine as of July 2020. As both artists with side hustle gigs, COVID-19 put the iggy parents out of work but also provided the opportunity to start this podcast. We talk all about the troubles in quarantine, a trip to the vet, and learning to continue life as things slowly re-open.

Shoutout to Dogwood Creek Design for providing face masks for us to sport and as a prize for our podcast launch giveaway on Instagram. And congratulations to Hank The Iggy for winning the face masks and “I’m All Ears” tote bag featuring the many ears of Adelaide the Italian Greyhound.

Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep3

Links:

Luxating Patella - Correction: Adelaide has a “grade” 1 luxating patella, not a “level” 1. 

Hello Fresh

Westminster Kennel Club Iggies

Dog Mom Yoga Insta

Little Dears

Leg Break Episode

BFF Playcare

When Hounds Fly

Training Tuesday (Working on "Leave It")

Top Tips for Summer - The Iggy Parents Episode 2

Chapters

0:00 Troubles in Quarantine

1:24 Shut Down

10:18 Vet Visit

12:32 April and May

14:44 Dog Shows

16:34 Changes in Adelaide

20:02 Dog Parks

23:11 Dog Training

25:57 Quarantine Puppies

27:31 Hedgehog Photography

30:11 Pupdates

Our Breeder http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide

Jess and Ryan chat about Adelaide’s Top 5 Tips for Summer - A City Iggy’s Guide to Summer. Inspired from their blog post with the same title, in this episode, Jess and Ryan examine those top tips for summer a little further with some additional input from their iggy friends on Instagram. You’ll hear about how to protect your iggy from the sun, tales from the dog park and more. 

Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep2

Links: 

Summer Tips Blog Post

Insta Birthday

Crumps Natural Trainers

Harriet Lowther

Collars of Sweden

Chapters: 

0:00 Celebrations 

6:32 Top Tips for Summer 

32:05 Pupdate

Our Breeder http://ladydaykennels.ca/

Find us on the internet:

https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/

https://www.instagram.com/iggyadelaide/

https://vm.tiktok.com/JJ3qWYS/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/iggyadelaide