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Dogs communicate in many different ways, including body language, posture, ear position, and various vocalizations. Hear insights and experiences from Dr. Dobies, veterinarian and founder of UrgentVet, as he shares the scoop about what happens behind the examination room door. Every dog is different, and learning how your dog communicates can be the key to both harmonious living and successful vet visits.

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Deanna Ashworth, a Certified Dog Trainer walks us through humane muzzle training.   If you have a reactive dog – or even just a dog that may be unpredictable – muzzle training maybe your answer.

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As your pet’s guardian, it’s incumbent on you to ensure your dog’s safety, and the safety of those around you both human and canine.  Beyond that, a muzzle can provide you with the confidence to take your dog with you, on walks, to the park or even out for coffee.  Isn’t that what you envisioned dog ownership to be like when you got your pup?

Deanna is full of helpful tips to help you experience life fully with your dog, how to get started and make muzzle training fun.

She knows of what she speaks as the Trainer for Satchel’s Last Resort, Muzzle Outreach Program, designed to keep dogs off the surrender list and in their family home.

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Deanna recommends:   The T-Touch Harness to work with your dog – and a wonderful book, The Compassionate Pet Guardian, both are available on Amazon.

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Dr. Jim Dobies joins the Rover Reporter with help for new puppy owners.!

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Learn about vaccination schedules, and helpful tips for pet proofing both your yard and your home. How to best socialize your young dog with -out risk – and how a consistent daily routine is essential for well being for you and your pup.

Dr. Dobies is the founder of UrgentVet.com. UrgentVet  is an urgent care veterinarian that treats cats & dogs, providing care for non-life-threatening conditions that happen after your regular vet is closed. At UrgentVet, we understand pets inside and out – not just physically, but psychologically as well. We know what makes them comfortable or anxious & irritated. When your cat or dog isn’t feeling well, our veterinary team can provide fast, professional care with love and compassion. Visit UrgentVet.com to find a clinic near you.

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Accidents happen – how can you best prepare to care for your injured or sick pet?

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We asked Jim Dobies, DVM for some simple tips and household staple to have on hand for emergencies.   Dr. Dobies is uniquely qualified to help uas – he is the Founder and President of Urgent Vet. Starting with just a few clinics around the Southeast, his team now supports communities in more than 97 locations with after hours care. Check out his recommendations for pet emergencies.

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We’ve all become somewhat accustomed to telehealth –  a video appointment with our own doctors but did you know that there is also virtual veterinary care?

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We chatted with Penny Claus, a longtime traditional vet who is now practicing online.  Check out our video chat to learn when an online appointment might be appropriate and when an in-person visit is called for.

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Studies show that more than 60% of dogs in America are overweight! How did this happen? There’s more than just the obvious “too many treats” explanation. Today we are talking with Kyle Baker, and pet nutrition expert for DogPerfect and with his help we will figure out why it happened and what we can do to reverse the trend of canine obesity.

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Kyle uses a unique formula to calculate how you can get control of your dog’s intake and thereby start on the path to a healthy weight.  Taking the guesswork out of. how much to feed, use this equation.   Start with your dog’s ideal weight, divide that by 2.2, then times that amount by 30 and add back 70.  The answer to that equation will be how many K-Cal’s your dog should be consuming each day.  When you are figuring this out – don’t forget to include the miscellaneous treats or G’dog handouts that make their way into your dogs mouth.   Kyle says that 20% of KCals is a good rule of thumb to attribute to treats and kibble toppers.

Along the way in our chat with Kyle, he shares some fun games that are part of his evening routine to stimulate his pup’s brains and ergo their metabolism. These ideas are so simple and require no special equipment – anyone can do them.  Check out our video chat here or listen to the audio podcast.  

Curious about your dog and how you can help extend their life with healthy eating – contact Kyle here:   [email protected]

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Author Jennifer S. Holland joins the Rover Reporter to share her experience of researching, and curating stories for Dog Smart – Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence.

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Did you know that there are more than 1 billion dogs in the world? Startled yet? How about this – 85% of those dogs are free roaming. How do they do it?  

During this three year project, Jennifer traveled widely to participate in, and report on multiple dog behavior studies and watch working dogs in action. From her bird’s eye view we come to understand that dogs can learn and inherently have a unique set of skills to help them adapt to their environment and its requirements.  From the training of dogs to assist those with disabilities to search and rescue dogs, readers will meet adn get to know a little bit about those canine heroes.

Jennifer’s careful and easy analysis makes this book a fun read, but also an essential read for any one who has a dog. Check out our video chat here – you may see your own pup in a whole new light!

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Mindy Kauffman, co-founder of Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar in Sarasota Florida joins the Rover Reporter for a candid chat. Creating an indoor space where dogs and people can converge is not an easy feat.

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The idea first popped about 5 years ago and through careful research, study and blood, sweat and tears the property is now open and serving dogs and their owners. Several thousand square feet under air serve as an off-leash dog park, while a gated, no dog area is the food center focusing on brick-oven pizza. An outdoor area with umbrellas and  misting fans, allows folks to enjoy a meal with their leashed pups. Aside from the nuts and bolts of creating a physical space, Mindy discusses the importance of building a community and supporting the local pet rescues and other small businesses. Weekly music events and seasonal celebrations add to the festivities and have built a loyal and growing fan base.   For a more laid back visit, go in the afternoon and enjoy the oversized leather couches and multiple televisions while your pooch gets their scurry on. Vaccinated, well-behaved dogs are welcome to visit Boo’s Dog Bar with their parents of course. Here’s their website: https://www.boosdogbar.com/

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We are talking with Dr. Jim Dobies of Urgent Vet today about Doggy Dementia. You’ll hear about the causes, what to look for, and how  to possibly delay the onset. 

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Keeping your dog engaged and stimulated is one of the best ways to stave it off. Learn about games you can play with your pup and it may just be that teaching an old dog a new trick is a big benefit for their mental health.  

If you suspect your dog is experiencing a cognitive decline, or is experiencing other health issues like osteo-arthritis or congestive heart issues – talk to your veterinarian about how best to help your pup.

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Kathy Competus, a Dr. of Clinical Social Work, and Assistant Professor at NYU joins Mary Lou Davidson to discuss the mental health aspects of what is known as Noah’s Syndrome. There are three unique types of this syndrome:

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What happens to the person once discovered? How can we spot an animal hoarder in the making? What needs to be done to prevent animal hoarding. Join us for this enlightening chat.

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