Wag Out Loud

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  • The Perils of Periodontal Disease in Dogs
    And here to share more about this super important topic is Dr. Brook Niemiec, who is a graduate of the University of California, Davis.  He is a Diplomate of the American and European Veterinary Dental College as well as a Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. Dr. Niemiec is also the Chief of Staff of Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery with offices throughout Southern California, as well as Las Vegas and New Orleans.
    Periodontal (gum) disease is THE most common problem in dogs and cats.  It causes numerous local and systemic complications include heart and kidney problems as well as jaw fractures and nasal infection. 
    What are the causes of periodontal disease?
    Are there 4 stages?
    What would be some signs or symptoms of dental disease?
    Treatment?
    How can gum disease be prevented?  What can we do at home? 
    Do toys, chews, and water additives help?
    Is gum disease painful for dogs?
    Left untreated, what are some of the complications that can lead to other health issues?
    Are some dogs more prone? 
    What are your thoughts on Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings?
    Where to get a hold of Dr. Niemec: https://dogbeachvet.com/
    Dr. Niemec mentioned: Veterinary Oral Health Council
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    Special thanks to Dr. Niemec for being on the show. Catch you next time!
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    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • The Ins and Outs of the Dog Food Landscape
    If you love dogs, then you’ve come to the right place.  I’m so excited about today’s guest.  With us is Chelsea Kent who co- founded Hero's Pets in Littleton, CO in 2007. She is a regulatory specialist, attends all AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials) meetings and consults for multiple non-profits, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. She also authors educational articles on a variety of veterinary and social platforms. 
    We cover the Cost of Various Types of Foods and Convenience of Various Types of Foods.
    Is it true that in a lot of cases you actually need to feed less of high quality food vs the amount you’d need to feed of a highly processed food?
    Chelsea, you are obviously VERY knowledgeable when it comes to canine nutrition, why did you get into the industry?
    What advice would you give to people who feed their dog the same food every single day?
    In your opinion, do you think that we will have better regulations in the pet food industry anytime in the near future?
    Hero’s Pets
    https://herospets.com/ 
    Food regulation Facts Website
    http://foodregulationfacts.com
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Chelsea for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • SmallBatch, Big Difference
    Welcome back Dog Lovers!  We have another awesome episode in store for you today!  Today’s guest is Nicole Erickson with SmallBatch.  It began with a passion for helping animals and grew into a pursuit of deeper level nutrition and independent pet industry education. As one of just eight members of the entire SmallBatch company, Nicole’s purpose is to teach pet parents about fresh food, a holistic mindset toward animal wellness, and how we are all interconnected on this planet. She believes that we are what we eat, and as consumers we can not only shift pet food industry standards, but change the landscape of food production for ourselves. Quality comes before quantity when we follow Mother Nature's lead in creating pristine ingredient raw foods. 
    Who is Small Batch Pets?  Can you share with us the story of how the company came to be? 
    What makes your food and treats different from others on the market?
    I know that you take pride in where your ingredients are sourced.  Would you share a bit about that? 
    What’s your business model?  Where can people find your products?
    Why do you believe raw is the best way to feed?
    What if someone was to mix your raw food with kibble?  Is that better than not changing their food at all?
    Where do you see the pet food industry going?  Is it getting better and are more dog parents feeding fresh food?
    What are you and your team working on now?
    And any new products on the horizon? 
    Success stories?
    Listen until the end when we’ll share how 3 lucky listeners can each win a SmallBatch prize pack!
    https://smallbatchpets.com/
    IG: @smallbatchpets
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Nicole for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Fermentation and Pets: How & Why Bacteria is Their Best Friend!
    Welcome everyone.  Today I am honored to be chatting with Billy Hoekman who is the Nutrition Science Director for Answers Pet Food. Billy is also frequently published in Dogs Naturally Magazine and is on the Board of Directors for the Royal Animal Health University.
    And through your research on gut health, Answers is the first and only fermented raw pet food supplier in the industry.  What does fermentation actually mean and how is your food different from others?
    Why do so many dogs have unbalanced immune systems? 
    What are some sources or different types of fermented food?
    What are the benefits of feeding fermented food?
    What disorders can fermented foods and probiotics address?
    If people feed fermented products would they need to also give pro and prebiotic supplements?
    How should fermented foods be introduced into the diet and how long before a pet parent might notice a difference? 
    What fermented products does Answers produce and carry?
    Should those be fed daily?  Fed together or rotated?
    Is it true that the goat’s milk for instance can be left out at room temp and is even healthier? 
    Can you share any stories about dogs that switched to eating fermented foods and what they experienced?
    Where are your products sold and how can people find a supplier nearby?
    Billy, where can everyone find out more information about you and Answers Pet Food?
    https://www.answerspetfood.com/
    https://www.answers4veterinarians.com/
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Billy for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Is Your Dog's Nutrition Slowly Killing Him/Her?
    I am super excited to have with me today my friend Matt Rowe, who is the president and co-founder of ParsleyPet, a company on a mission to improve the nutrition and health of dogs. Matt is a graduate of IO Psychology, a health coach, and TEDx Speaker who used food as medicine to reverse and control his own diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Matt has seen and experienced that poor nutrition is shortening the lives of our dogs who do not have a voice.  ParsleyPet gives your dog a voice by identifying the root cause of ailments with key nutrient HTMA diagnostic testing.
    Matt, why don’t we start with a little more detail on why you started Parsley Pet?
    Is it true that not all dog food or diets are a one size fits all scenario? 
    What exactly does the Nutritional Blueprint analyze? 
    What is HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) and why not use a blood test? 
    What is done with the hair sample once collected?  Can you walk us through the entire process?
    You work with board certified veterinarians is that right?  Are they the ones who read the lab results and offer the suggestions? 
    What if I am not satisfied?
    Any success stories that you can share with us?
    Receive a $50 discount by using the code WAG at checkout on the ParsleyPet website.
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Matt for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Feed Food, Not Feed!
    Welcome to the show all dog lovers!  I am honored to have with me Dr. Laurie Coger who is an integrative and functional medicine veterinarian, dog owner, trainer and breeder.  Her mission is to guide owners down the natural dog care path, helping them to become educated and empowered advocates for their best friend’s health.  Dr. Coger is also the founder of the Healthy Dog Expo, which is the Northeast’s foremost natural dog health education event – and I wouldn’t miss it!
    Why don’t we start by having you tell us the difference between food and feed 
    Why are so many dog owners confused about what to feed their dogs?
    What does nutrient integrity mean to you?
    In your opinion, why is feeding fresh food so important?
    What is Check Your Pet Food and how did it come to be? 
    What is involved with testing food and what does your analysis test for? 
    And you also do diet evaluation?  What’s involved with that? 
    Do you work mostly with consumers or manufacturers?
    What is the future of dog food?  Are we heading in the right direction?  
    What is the Healthy Dog Expo and why should listeners attend?
    What makes this event different than any others? 
    Speakers?
    What is the one thing that you’d like to leave us with concerning our dogs, their health and how best to feed them?
    http://healthydogexpo.com/
                FB:  @HealthyDogExpo
    http://checkyourpetfood.com/
                FB:  @CheckYourPetFood
    https://healthydogworkshop.com/
                FB:  @TheHealthyDogWorkshop
                IG:  @healthydogworkshop
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Dr. Laurie Coger for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Live Inspired by Dogs and Fetch a Life Worth Barking About
    Hello Dog lovers!  You are going to be so glad that you tuned in today.  Our guest is Gila Kurtz who is a #1 international best-selling author and serial entrepreneur who found her deepest passion in working with dogs and their people.  Gila and her husband Jon co-founded the award winning, highly recognizable lifestyle brand for dog lovers, Dog is Good.  Gila is the recipient of several business awards including recognition as one of the top 25 women of influence in the pet industry, Woman of the Year by the Women in Pet Industry Network, and has been featured in magazines such as Success and Forbes.  She is passionate about empowering people to unleash their potential, lead with impact, and master their mindset.
    Gila, why don’t you tell us how Dog is Good came to be and what it took to build the brand and the company.
    And what is the focus of your business model?
    What is unique about your brand?
    You gave me a teaser that you are launching a new service:  CLUB DIG.  I’m dying to know what it is. 
    Has it already launched? 
    So you poured your heart out and wrote your story in a best-selling book titled Fur Covered Wisdom.  And now you have the Fur Covered Wisdom Program.
    Please tell us all about it.
    How did this concept come about? 
    You are bringing this on as a service in 2020-  tell us about this and how people can get involved....why did you decide to create this program?  what are the benefits?
    You’ve had an amazing business journey so far and I’m sure it hasn’t been easy.  What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned as an entrepreneur? 
    What were your greatest challenges and how did you overcome them? 
    In closing, do you have any advice for others who about to launch a business or who are already operating one? 
    URL:  DogisGood.com
    Coupon code for 10% off entire first order:  DIGWAG2019
    weekly messages from Fur Covered Wisdom: https://www.dogisgood.com/FUR-COVERED-WISDOM-EMAIL/ 
    non-profit that Dog is Good supports:  http://www.cammiesandcaninessanctuary.org/
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Gila Kurtz for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • The Benefits of Massage for Your Dog
    In this episode we are going to learn about the benefits of massage for your dog.  I am so excited to have Jennifer Robertson on the show with us.  She is a small animal massage practitioner in the Los Angeles area and her company is I Work For Dogs.  Jennifer studied at the Northwest School of Animal Massage near Seattle and has also studied acupressure as well.
    How did you get started in this field?
    How would you define massage?
    Why do dogs need it? 
    What can massage help with?
    How does massage on humans vs dogs differ?
    Do most dogs sit still? 
    What could one expect from their dog’s first massage treatment? 
    How long are follow-up sessions and how frequent should they be? 
    Anything someone would do to prepare their dog for a session?
    What should be expected after a session?
    Can I massage my dog on my own at home?
    Are there instances when dogs should not receive massage? 
    Any success stories?
    http://iworkfordogs.massagetherapy.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/iworkfordogs/
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Jennifer Robertson for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Dog Yoga and Meditation
    Yes, Dog Yoga and Meditation is a thing! Here with me is Be Solomon who is a certified Yoga and Meditation instructor and has been working in the wellness industry for almost 30 years. She lives in Los Angeles with her eight-year-old certified therapy dog Klaus, her four-year-old chihuahua mix Bambi, and her thirty-year-old Senegal Parrot, Pierre.
    What is Dog Yoga?
    How big is the class?
    What are the benefits for you and your dog?
    How do you meditate with your dog and what are the benefits?
    What is a therapy dog?
    What are the training requirements to become a certified therapy dog?
    In what circumstances are therapy dogs used?
    If someone was interested in checking out if being a therapy dog is right for their dog, where do you suggest they start?
    How did you get started with all of these ways to work closer with your dogs?
    You can reach Be on LinkedIn or at DreamsWithTails.com
    on InstaGram: @thehunnybe
    Organizations mentioned on the show: Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Canine Connections
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Be Solomon for being on the show. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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  • Freak On A Leash! How To Work Through Leash Reactivity
    Being that this is a very common issue, I guess the first question is what is leash reactivity? 
    Why do a lot of dogs lunge or become aggressive when on a leash? 
    Is it simply lack of socialization or training?
    Is reactivity just part of your dog’s temperament?
    Does this start at a certain age?
    Ok, so how would we train our dog to be less reactive?
    Are Certain Breeds More Likely to be Leash Reactive?
    Not knowing how two dogs will react to each other during their first meeting, how would you recommend introducing two dogs?  Would that be on a leash? 
    And sometimes it’s not just other dogs…sometimes dogs react to people, cars, bikes, trucks, skateboards and more. 
    How did you get started in dog training? 
    I know that you are an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.  Can you share with us more about the program? 
    I am honored to once again have with me, Kaelin Munkelwitz, who is THE dog trainer of the new age. Emmy award winning actors, Forbes list business moguls, Victoria’s Secret models and local families all trust Kaelin for the same reason, she knows dogs. With over 10 years and thousands of hours of dog training experience, Kaelin has quickly proven herself as a star in the dog training industry. Kaelin is the author of the bestselling training book, “The Puppy Training Handbook: How To Raise The Dog Of Your Dreams”, and founder of All Things Pups, a nationwide leader in premier positive reinforcement training.
    And because Kaelin’s passion is to share her knowledge of dog training with all pet parents, she is happy to share some free tips.  All of her links can be found below and there you’ll find all of her social channels, her podcast, her free training guide and her book!
    http://allthingspups.com/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/allthingspups
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspups/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaelinmunkelwitzfan
    Podcast: http://bit.ly/atpitunes
    Free Training Guide: http://bit.ly/allthingspupsguide
    Kaelin's Book: The Puppy Training Handbook: How To Raise The Dog Of Your Dreams 
    Thanks for Listening!
    Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.
    Special thanks to Kaelin for being on the show again. Catch you next time!
    Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify
    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.
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The Wag Out Loud pawdcast started as a passion project that would help all of us to be the BEST advocates for our dogs’ health and wellness. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve with dog lovers all over the world.