The Woof Life Show - A Podcast for Dog Lovers

In this episode, Lauren chats with rescue experts who need help for a pup desperately  in need. Pet rescue shows both the worst and best in society and Merryweather a pup who is in a shelter in St. Landry Animal Rescue tells both of those tales.   We chat with Larissa Wohl a Pet rescue expert who works for the Hallmark Channel who discovered Merryweather’s case when she was traveling to rural Louisiana. Merryweather on the surface appears to be a pup in a cage looking for a forever home like so many other pups. What you don’t see on the surface is that she was brutalized by a human who raped her and left her in a field. An animal control officer found her in a bad state but this dog like so many rescue dogs showed its resilience and came towards the officer who was offering help with a wagging tail.   Merryweather required 4 surgeries to mend all of the damage that was done to her. She is safe living in a cage but she is a brown pitbull in rural Louisiana. There are not a lot of prospects for her to begin the next chapter of her life in a forever home no matter how hard the shelter works.   Deity Animal Rescue in Los Angeles wants to give this girl a new lease on life. They want to transport her from Los Angeles and get her healthy to get her matched with a loving home. As a 501 c3 non-profit that helps pups find forever homes. Ellen and Lindsay from Deity share how people can help this incredible pup.   You can follow this story here: https://www.instagram.com/larissawohl/ https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescue/   Please share Merryweather’s story and help in any way that you can.  Remember that even if you are tight on funds the share button on social media is the most powerful tool for dog rescues to gain a village to help pups like Merryweather who could just become a statistic and a sad story!

Welcome to The Woof Life Show - a podcast created for dog lovers, by dog lovers! Hosted by Lauren Farricker.   In this episode, Lauren chats with Alex Pischalnikov , who is the co-founder of PetPop the experience in LA. PetPop is the ultimate pop-up photo experience! Over 15 fanciful pet-themed rooms await your pleasure. There is a 101 Dalmatians Room and get your workout on in the World’s Largest Hamster Wheel. Whether looking for a new jaw-dropping selfie, an Instagram moment or a new fun and quirky family portrait, PetPop has something for all animal lovers! You can bring your dog with you for this PetPop Experience.   The PetPop Experience also supports rescue and they’ve helped many dogs get adopted since they opened. They donate money back to rescues from ticket sales and the pawtique (boutique for dog companies sourced from LA.)   The photos and the experience are so fun that your friends will have FOMO. There are a few days left to experience this in LA, get your tickets here: https://petpop.me/   Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

Welcome to The Woof Life Show - a podcast created for dog lovers, by dog lovers! Hosted by Lauren Farricker. In this episode, Lauren chats with Tamar Geller, who is the founder of The Loved Dog. You might recognize Tamar who is Oprah's dog trainer, a celebrity dog trainer, a New York Times best selling author, the resident pet expert on The Today Show, and she has been on every show talking about her positive approach to dog training. Oprah coined the term that Tamar is: "A Life Coach for Dogs and their People." Tamar's background is unique; she was an intelligence officer in the Israeli Special Forces. After her service as an intelligence officer, she lived in the desert and observed wolves. During that time, she realized that the entire construct of how we approach dog training is invalid. She realized that instead of teaching dogs to obey, you could teach dogs essential life skills. These observations and this epiphany on dog training changed her life. When she found herself in Los Angeles a couple of years later, she was called to help a dog owner whose Cavalier was stealing socks for attention - a case that other dog trainers could have cared less about. That client was Kenny G, since then she has worked with more celebrities than we can count. Some include Ben Affleck, Goldie Hawn, Jon Stewart, Ellen, Julianne Hough, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and of course Oprah. If you struggle with your dog and training, this is an episode not to miss. Tamar's innovative and commonsense methods change the way that you think about the dog that you have living in your house. I've personally tried some of the methods in problem areas I have with Pixie and cannot articulate what a difference they have made. Pixie was not adequately socialized, and since adopting her, we've lived with a slightly reactive pup. We have used The Loved Dog's methods, and the difference is astounding. Pixie is 13 and proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks! Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

Welcome to The Woof Life Show - a podcast created for dog lovers, by dog lovers! Hosted by Lauren Farricker. In this episode, Lauren chats with Kayla Kemp who founded Winks & Whiskers with her husband. They realized that they could create stylish clothing for modern pet owners and give back simultaneously to dog rescues around the nation. They live in an RV traveling around the US meeting with pet parents and supporting dog rescues wherever they travel. Their travels have led to some extraordinary adventures and also inform how they approach with the design of their shirts and products for modern dog owners. Their life took an incredible turn when a rescue pup named Sadie won their heart. She is a one-eyed pup that they adopted at 5 years old from a shelter realizing that older pups have a lower likelihood of being adopted. You can find Winks & Whiskers online at winksandwhiskers.com and on social media @winksandwhiskers! Their products are a favorite of mine and one that you can frequently find me wearing! Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

In this episode, Lauren chats with Joanne George an incredible rescue advocate who rescue pups who otherwise would have been put down. She rescued Smiley from a puppy mill in Canada at about two years old. Most people were disapproving assuming the pup would have no quality of life but Joanne was steadfast that Smiley was going to have an epic life. They began to share postings on Smiley and created a movement which included writing a book and speaking to children about how people are different and those differences must be celebrated. Children are very acute when seeing things through the perspective of a dog as opposed to looking at it through human eyes. And all of this was led by a blind dog who sees with his heart.   Smiley lived an incredibly fulfilling life and eventually was diagnosed with cancer and past away a couple of years ago. For Joanne and her son it was devastating but Smiley’s community cared for them during that time of profound loss. All dogs go to heaven! Joanne learned of a puppy born in Tijuana Mexico without eyes and it was a match made in heaven: meet Sunny. Sunny was rescued from Mexico, transported to Oregon and Joanne and her family traveled to Oregon to bring Sunny home.   Follow them on social media @fortheloveofsmiley   The legacy of their kindness and filling the world with joy continues and is paramount to what connects them to the world. Joanne shares how the stories of her pups has affected people’s lives simply through social media. This is an awe-inspiring interview that gives you all the feels.   Welcome to The Woof Life Show - a podcast created for dog lovers, by dog lovers! Hosted by Lauren Farricker. Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

Welcome to The Woof Life Show - a podcast created for dog lovers, by dog lovers! Hosted by Lauren Farricker. In this episode, Lauren chats with Matt and Meg Meyer who are the founders of The Bear and the Rat. The Bear and the Rat is a company that creates natural dog fro-yo that is healthy for your pup. Did you know that ice cream is really unhealthy for your dog due to the lactose? Most times it makes pups feel quite ill. Matt and Meg had a dream that they wanted to create a healthy alternative that is actually good for your pup, the craziest part of this story is that Matt conceived of this idea when he was eight years old!! The pup-muses behind this business were a lhasa apso named Quimby Fosse affectionately known as "The Bear" and Laika Ignatius a rat terrier who Meg and Matt referred to as "The Rat."  They created the company and were seen on Shark Tank where the sharks even tried the human-grade dog fro-yo! These are incredible business owners and my Pixie could not be a bigger fan of their product! If she could write love letters to Meg and Matt, she would!  You can find The Bear and the Rat at pet stores and at your local Whole Foods! It is a great way for your pup to cool off with the hot summer sun without compromising health. Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

In this episode, Lauren chats with Christine Nendick who runs Rescue in Style and is a part of Rescue Chicago. You can follow her on social media @rescueinstyle and @rescuechicago. Christine was scrolling through Instagram and realized that she could combine her love of fashion with rescue dogs, the perfect combination for Instagram right? That decision changed her life and she is now dedicated to helping support and bring attention to rescue in a new way. What Christine has created is absolutely brilliant. She works tirelessly to bring attention to rescues and help set their lives on a new path through adoption.   Please rate, share and subscribe to The Woof Life Show!

In this episode, Lauren chats with Dan and Amy who own Cherie the Surf Dog. Cherie has an incredible story at about 3 months old she was rescued through the French Bulldog Rescue Network. Cherie’s family took her to the ocean to her delight, they got surf lessons, she’s now a surf champion so that story has a happy ending.

 

If you’ve always wanted to learn about why dogs surf, how to get a Frenchie as a rescue or how to dress your pup in pup-tactic fashion, this is the interview for you!

In this episode, Lauren chats with Andrew Muse. Andrew is an adrenaline athlete who runs Muse Productions which has created the YouTube show The Tiny Home Adventure. THA featured the adventures of Andrew and his golden retriever Booter. They were soulmates and best friends who adventured together and lived in an RV together. After traveling all over the US, Andrew experienced a tragic accident which led to the death of his best friend Booter.

In this episode, Lauren chats with Andrew Muse. Andrew is an adrenaline athlete who runs Muse Productions which has created the YouTube show The Tiny Home Adventure. THA featured the adventures of Andrew and his golden retriever Booter. They were soulmates and best friends who adventured together and lived in an RV together. After traveling all over the US, Andrew experienced a tragic accident which led to the death of his best friend Booter.

Life changed for Andrew in an instant. As seen in The Dodo.