Wag Out Loud

Stress is the hardest lifestyle factor to address in our dogs and is more than mental/emotional, it’s addressing environmental stress (including indoor/outdoor and veterinary chemical stressors) and physical stress, including endocrine stress. Research is beginning to show irreversible physiologic changes that can occur when dogs are desexed.  Listen in to learn from Dr. Karen Shaw Becker about not only the environmental stressors that are putting our dogs over the edge, but the health consequences of early spay/neuter and how that brings forth a very long list of health issues and disease. But Dr. Becker does share some great alternatives and how to desex our dogs in healthier ways.

Hello dog lovers! Are you confused about giving your dog Coconut Oil? Well, we’re here with Charisa Antigua and Carmina O’Connor and they are going to help dispel the top coconut oil myths and share why this oil is actually the healthiest oil to give. Want to be the best advocate for your dog's health and wellness? Well, we need to be educated in the science of canine nutrition and this is a great learning opportunity to learn about how fats affect our dogs and why MCTs in coconut oil are beneficial. What are the different forms of coconut oil? You'll also learn about all of the benefits of coconut oil and how it can help your dog with seizures, allergies, GI issues, dental health and much, much more. Coconut oil as a health aid was recognized in Ayurvedic medicine almost 4000 years ago. How can it help with your dog's health?

Sound is one of the most common stressors for our dogs. They hear 3x higher than us humans! Because sound is such a powerful sensorial pathway for canines, music can be a potent remedy for reaching them and deeply communicating calm. Lisa Spector shares the benefits of canine sound therapy and how it can improve health and behavior. Lisa even plays a piece of her Dog Gone Calm piano music. Listen in with your dog!

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what are the benefits and does your dog need it? Billie Groom breaks it all down for us in this super informative episode. She is pretty much the pioneer in this area is the creator of UPWARD Dogology, a scientifically proven methodology for addressing anxiety and aggression, and behaviors common in adopted, rescued, and adolescent dogs. Listen in!

The result of keeping dogs away from our everyday lives can be seen in so many unwanted realities. It's so difficult for us to practice empathy, ongoing education, success sharing, resource provision, etc. unless we define our families and communities to include furry ones. Beth Miller from Wagtown is here to cover each aspect of how community culture gives us and our dogs an enriching and healthy environment. Listen in!

Does your dog regularly chew at their feet? Paws are really an important indicator of your dog’s health. If paws are smelly, nails are long, or the hair is overgrown between your dog’s paw pads, these could all be signs of foot ailments. What are your dog’s paw pads actually made out of? What are the warning signs of paw issues and how can we keep them healthy? And what about all of the environmental factors? Let’s hear from my guest Lisa Baronoff on how to address various paw issues and the products that can address them. Tune in!

What exactly is socialization when it comes to dogs? How should we properly socialize puppies vs adult dogs? Is your dog properly socialized? Are you confident that your dog will behave properly around other people and animals in order to create a positive experience? How do we make our dogs comfortable around unfamiliar environments and situations? Join me with my super informative interview with Carla Dusel, CPDT-KA, Operations & Behavior Advisor for Central Bark where she answers these questions and so many more! Do you know #1 thing every dog owner should know to best support their dog when socializing? Tune in!

Well we all know that water is a key nutrient that both humans and dogs need to survive. But what is the current state of the water that we drink (filtered, tap, bottled, etc)? Dr. Marlene Siegel chats with me about the benefits of structured water, why our bodies need it to be healthy and how easy it is to create. I was blown away to learn about all of the ways that structured water helps our cells, immune system, detoxification, hydration and so much more. Be in the know and tune in!

Did you know that our dog’s behavior is affected by health and wellness? Ana Melara chats with me about about how our dogs are sentient, i.e. they have the same capacity as us to feel joy and happiness, as well as negative emotions like fear, pain and sadness. So, how does health and wellness play into our dog’s behavior? How can a change in behavior signal a possible medical condition? How can food and nutrition help our dogs’ mood and effectively their behavior? Learn all of this and more by tuning in!

Let’s face it. Our dogs have accidents in the house (urine, bile, vomit, poo, blood, etc). When it comes to pet messes it’s usually impossible to actually get rid of the stain and the odor. Many products will simply mask the nose-wrinkling smell with powerful (and probably dangerous) fragrances, but they don’t eliminate the odor. What if there was a way to completely clean the stains and the odors naturally? Without the use of toxic chemicals. Julie Holmes is here to share about the science of using bacteria to clean any stain safely and effectively.