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, Read more »
Most of us don’t just love dogs; we love animals in general. We understand the potential for animals to bond to one another, even in the most unlikely of match-ups.
Odds are that you, too, will be touched by this story of this dog-elephant combo:
Even if you have your heart set on a puppy from one particular breed, it makes sense to adopt a dog. There are tons of puppies available for adoption from shelters as well as rescue groups.
On episode #95 of the Good Dog podcast, Kim Saunders, VP of Shelter Outreach for Petfinder.com and author of “The Adopted Dog Bible”, talks about all the up front research that one should do before impulsively falling in love with and signing up to own a particular pup.
Petfinder.com receives nearly 5 million visitors each month, all of whom are finding solid information on choosing, training and caring for dogs.
Thanks for your patience as it’s been a few weeks since we’ve published a Good Dog episode. It’s the economy, folks, and we’re working very hard to find a sponsor so that we can continue to bring you stories about our four legged friends.
Episode #94 of the Good Dog podcast is on choosing a breed and, in honor of the inauguration of President Obama, we talk about the search for the right breed to move into the White House.
In addition to sharing her knowledge about choosing a breed, today’s guest expert, dog trainer Laurie Williams, describes her experiences as a contestant the CBS reality show “Greatest American Dog”.
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If you do everything by the book, expect that housebreaking your puppy will take at least a few weeks. Generally, according to Pooch Coach Beverly Ulbrich, it can take up to a couple of months to insure that your dog understands where and when to go. On this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast, we learn how to reward appropriate behavior, how to handle mistakes, and how to reinforce what you’ve taught your puppy or dog.
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.
