Ever wonder why it’s OK to bring your dog to dinner in Paris but not in any American city? Hear all about pet-friendly restaurants in this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast with Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant and hosts of the podcast “Stuff You Should Know” and writers/editors at HowStuffWorks.com.
If 60 is the new 40 and 30 the new 21, what is 10 now in dog years? That’s the age of the pup who won “best in show” at this year’s Woodminster Kennel Club Dog Show. It seems that working a dog - physically and mentally - can prolong life and keep a dog feeling and acting younger. No surprise given that it works that way for many humans. On this episode of “Good Dog”, Joanne interviews Ted Kerasote, author of of “Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog,” “Out There” and the forthcoming “Why Dogs Die Young and What We Can Do About It.” Kerasote talks about factors that shorten dogs lives including inbreeding, environmental pollutants, commercial dog foods, and unnecessary vaccinations.
No dog advocate defends puppy mills yet there’s plenty of controversy over a bill that’s currently before the Illinois state legislature.
Chloe’s Bill would set standards for dog breeding facilities and require pet stores to provide consumers with the full medical history of dogs that are for sale. The ASPCA and Humane Society strongly favor the bill, yet the American Kennel Club (AKC) is among those who feel the bill is unnecessary and too restrictive.
Hear both sides of the argument on episode #96 of the “Good Dog” podcast as Joanne interviews the bill’s author, (more…)
Courthouse Dogs are calming witnesses, reducing stress for defendants and their families, and greeting members of the jury. In this episode of “Good Dog” podcast Courthouse Dogs founder, prosecuting attorney Ellen O’Neill-Stephens, explains how the organization began, how the dogs are trained, and shares inspirational success stories.
I often think about getting pet insurance … and then don’t. But after hearing about the bill that my friend Judy was socked with recently for her Dachshund’s $7,000 back surgery, I’m starting to reconsider.
Having veterinary pet insurance in an instance like that makes all the difference. You may also want to get a second opinion before embarking on a significant procedure.
In this week’s conversation with Dr. Nancy Kay, author of “Speaking for Spot”, we’ll explore both pet insurance and second opinions.
When a dog is injured, your first moves should be defensive. On this week’s “Good Dog” episode, Dr. Nancy Kay explains the importance of getting a muzzle on an injured dog before attempting to move him. Hear numerous tips and insights on how to handle a medical emergency before you’re able to get professional medical attention. To get Dr. Kay’s book, ” ” and other dog-related books, visit the Smarter Shopping page at GoodDogPodcast.com.
Sure, dogs eat raw food in the wild. But most of our dogs live in homes with carpeting and pillows. Plenty of experts say raw food is still the best diet to feed your dog while others warn of the risk of bacteria. On this week’s episode of “Good Dog” podcast we hear from a very balanced thinker on the subject, nutritionist Kymythy Schultze, author of “Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats.”
We’ve all heard about the conditions in puppy mills but were you aware that most pet stores buy their puppies from these sorts of enterprises? On this week’s “Good Dog”, we hear from Stephanie Shain, director of the Stop Puppy Mills Campaign for the Humane Society of the United States. They’ve just completed an 8-month investigation and the results are grim.
To see images of the puppy mills that sell to Petland, Inc., check out this video:
When our dogs develop disabling illnesses or injuries, we often have a decision to make. For Vicki Tiernan, it wasn’t too difficult. It was figuring out how to help Ruby get around that was the challenge. Soon, with the help of a special harness with wheels, Ruby was running on the trails, inspiring all sorts of people.
Vicki’s story is just one that appears in the anthology “Almost Perfect - Disabled Pets and the People Who Love Them“, available for purchase through “Smarter Shopping” on gooddogpodcast.com. Hear her story on this week’s Good Dog podcast.
Every now and then you hear about a project that really works. Check this out. Lynn Loar got a 3-year grant to bring shelter dogs to tough SF neighborhood apartment buildings to (more…)
