Bästa Pooch podcaster (2024)

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Save A Pooch - Episode 63 Natural Connections: Beyond Words with Animal Intuitive Callie Kellem 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

This episode will explore animal communications with Callie Kellem, an intuitive animal facilitator at Lightbody Academy. Callie shares her journey of discovering her ability to connect with animals, including the heartwarming story of reuniting a lost dog with its owner. Learn how deepening our connection with animals can help us reconnect with na…

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85. My Top Holiday Gift Pick for Kids Living with Dogs 11:10

1M ago11:10

11:10

I'm excited to share my holiday gift pick of the year for families with kids and dogs - Hide and Scent - The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek for Dogs, Kids Edition. It's a fun and simple nose work game for dogs and children to play together. It offers dogs and kids a safe way to interact that doesn't require physical contact - a huge win for dogs wh…

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84. Separation is Not the Same as Isolation when Managing Kids and Dogs 11:35

4M ago11:35

11:35

A lot of my clients seem to be very uncomfortable with the idea of separating their dog and child for safety reasons. But I recently had an epiphany - they all assumed that separation was the same as isolation. And it's not. Using management strategies, such as using a pen to cordon off an area for a child to play, provide separation between the do…

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83. Considerations for a One Bite Policy for Family Dogs 18:44

4M ago18:44

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I recently heard from a family whose rescue dog bit their young child. They told me that they have a "one bite policy" with pet dogs and that now the dog needs to go. While I completely understand their rule and their decision, I like to encourage families to consider the WHOLE situation, both from the human perspective and from the dog's perspecti…

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82. What in-home birth workers need to know about dog and baby safety 19:29

5M ago19:29

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If you are a birth worker, such as a doula, midwife, lactation consultant or night nurse, who sees clients in their own homes, there is a very good chance that you will interact with family pets. Because families are hiring you to help them ease their transition into new parenthood, their pets (dogs, in particular) will play a large part into the n…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 62 Rethinking Rescue: Pets, Poverty, and Compassion 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, we're talking with journalist Carol Mithers about her upcoming book, RETHINKING RESCUE: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets. This book takes a heartfelt look at the special bonds between pets and their owners, even when those owners are struggling with poverty, addiction, or homelessness. One often overloo…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 61 Understanding Rescue Dogs: Overcoming Triggers and Fostering Trust 32:41

7M ago32:41

32:41

In this episode, we’ll talk about the world of rescue dogs with Debby, a passionate advocate for rescue dog rehabilitation. Her journey began in the mid-1970s when she noticed the increasing number of terrified pups entering homes. Through her experiences, she shares valuable insights on identifying rescue dogs' triggers, understanding their impact…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 60 Navigating Grief with the Healing Journey of Rescue Dogs 27:37

9M ago27:37

27:37

In today’s episode, we're joined by Anne Abel, author of newly released book, Mattie, Milo, and Me. Anne shares the touching stories of how her rescue dogs, Mattie and Milo, helped her navigate grief and depression. We discuss the complexities of adopting pets with undisclosed behavioral issues, highlighting the compassion and commitment required. …

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81. Should You Bring Your Kids to the Dog Park 7:08

9M ago7:08

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Moms are often very busy, so it's understandable that they might try to do family outings that meet the needs of their kids and dogs at the same time. But unfortunately, dog parks are not a safe place to bring children. So, if the question ever enters your mind, "should I bring the kids with me to the dog park?", please opt out and consider what el…

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80. Should Your Bring Home the Hospital Baby Blanket for Your Dog To Sniff 7:30

10M ago7:30

7:30

The single most prevalent piece of dog and newborn advice that I see on social media is for people to bring home the hospital baby blanket for your dog to sniff before baby comes home. I wanted to bust this myth and to share how at the very best, this misguided advice could be neutral...and at the worst, it could even be dangerous. Why people advis…

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79. Dog Safety with Toddlers Who Don't Stay in Bed at Night 7:40

10M ago7:40

7:40

If your toddler is a little Jack-in-the-box and gets out of bed several times a night, you are not alone. But if you have a dog, we need to consider how to prevent interactions between your toddler and pup in the middle of the night when you aren't supervising. Why do toddlers get out of bed at night? They are going through a developmental shift wh…

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78. Should you let your dog lick your baby? 9:47

11M ago9:47

9:47

If you have ever wondered if your dog should be licking your baby in the face or what to do about it, this is the episode for you. I discuss what dog licks might mean, why it might not be such a good idea, and why bringing in a dog expert might help you to get more clarity. Why do dogs lick babies? Babies taste good to dogs. They might taste like m…

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77. 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Dog for New Baby 16:34

12M ago16:34

16:34

Worrying about how your dog will respond to your new baby might keep you up at night. Lots of people who are pregnant, adopting or using a surrogate experience the same thing. Fortunately for you, there are specialists, like me, who can help you to prepare your dog for new baby ahead of time. In my new free guide, 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your …

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Save A Pooch - Episode 59 The Beagle's Voice: Unveiling Molly's Miracle 24:09

12M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode, W.B. Murph, the creative mind behind the children's book, "Molly's Miracle: A Chosen Dog, Not a Broken Dog." W.B. Murph, a former veterinary nurse, shares the remarkable journey of Molly, a lovable Beagle whose experiences mirror the harsh reality of animal neglect. Together with his real-life silly Beagle companion, Murph crafted …

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Save A Pooch - Episode 58 From Puppy Mill to Loving Home: How One Man Rescued and Rehabilitated His Best Friend 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

In this episode, we delve into the touching story of Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me with its author, Grant Hayter-Menzies. While Grant is renowned for his historical works, his latest book shifts the focus to a more contemporary and deeply personal subject – his cherished rescue dog, Freddie who has crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021. In th…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 57 Transforming Troubled Tails: A Chat with a Dog Training Expert 28:16

1y ago28:16

28:16

In this episode, we sit down with a professional dog trainer and CEO of Dog Training Elite, Mark Mestas, to talk about ways to reduce the number of dogs surrendered to shelters due to behavioral issues. Today’s show explores the transformative power of effective training for dogs which can make all the difference to their future. Discover expert ti…

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76. Introducing the Parenting Kids and Dogs 101 Limited Series Podcast 4:00

1y ago4:00

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What if my dog doesn’t like my baby? What if my dog accidentally hurts my kids? What if my kids accidentally hurt our dog? When should we add a puppy to our family? Am I a horrible person if I feel like it’s too hard to parent kids and dogs at the same time? If you’re a dog mom who’s having a baby soon, who’s worrying about how your dog responds to…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 56 Transforming Dog Adoptions: Tech, Compassion, and New Horizons 33:28

1y ago33:28

33:28

In this episode, we explore the powerful synergy between technology and compassion in revolutionizing dog adoptions. Join us as we talk to Rescue Spot founder Nicole Patrick about how social media, apps and other out-of-box strategies are transforming shelter-to-home connections for dogs in need. Explore avenues beyond traditional volunteering, dis…

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75. Normalizing Worries of Expecting Parents with Dogs 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

18:07

In this episode, I want to normalize the BIG worries that expecting parents with dogs often have about integrating their fur babies with their newborns. Having a growing family leads to HUGE feelings...for all family members, dogs included. It's a mistake to assume that dogs will "get used to it" without adequate preparation ahead of time. Unless p…

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74. RV Travel with Kids and Dogs 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

51:42

In today's episode I'm talking with Mary Peterson Cook about RV travel and RV life on the road with kids and dogs. As summer winds down, you might be hitting the road for one last adventure before school begins. RV travel is a fantastic option for families with kids and dogs, but there are some safety issues that you should know about ahead of time…

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73. The Biggest Mistake Dog Moms Make Before Adding a Baby to the Family 8:29

1+ y ago8:29

8:29

In today's episode I'm going out on a limb here to make a grand statement about THE Biggest mistake dog moms make before adding a baby to their family. Listen to the episode to find out what it is... The episode includes these topics: we can't predict how our dog will feel once baby arrives if they live in a child free home now you have not seen ho…

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72. Who Uses a Dog and Child Specialist (instead of a general dog trainer)? 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

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In episode 72 of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I share brief stories of 4 recent clients so you can see examples of the types of people who choose to work with a dog and child specialist. Lots of dog trainers are generalists who have skills that can help you a little bit with a lot of challenging situations. But if you have a specific challenge, suc…

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71. What is Family Dog Mediation and How Can It Help Parents with Dogs 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

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In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm discuss a wonderful shift that's taking place in the dog training and behavior industry. It's called Family Dog Mediation and I learned about it from Kim Brophey, an applied ethologist and one of my colleagues. Her revolutionary LEGS model introduces us to the basic foundational system of elements…

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70. My Dog Snapped At My Toddler and I'm Scared 12:23

1+ y ago12:23

12:23

In today's episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, we hear a question from a concerned mom whose dog snapped at her toddler and knocked him down. She says, "I'm scared" and I don't know what to do. She is worried that she would be crushed to rehome him, but that she also doesn't want to live in fear of her child getting hurt. Topics on this episode…

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69. Crate Training Tips for Families with Toddlers and Puppies 14:20

1+ y ago14:20

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In this episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, we tackle the common dilemma of where to place your puppy's crate for optimal crate training. While many sources recommend placing the crate in the family room or the busiest area of the house, this may not always be the best choice for every family and every puppy. We explore the pros and cons of dif…

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68. Decoding Doodle Behavior: What to do When Your Pup Growls At Your Kids 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

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In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I am partnering with my friend Corinne of The Doodle Pro™. She shares a question with me from one of the members from The Doodle Pro's Honor Society about a maltipoo who is growling at their 7 year old daughter. Join us as we dive into doodle dog behavior, how to read body language, and what to do …

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Save A Pooch - Episode 55 Who Are Animals, Really? 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, renowned animal communicator Claudia Hehr will share her insights on who animals really are. Not what, but who. Her expertise & passion in animal communications has opened up another lens into the animal kingdom and will share with us how animals see the world. As we also open up our perspective, this may influence the dynamics bet…

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67. What Baby Books Don't Teach You (When the Dog Was There First) 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to a concern faced by one of my students. She signed up for my Parenting Toddlers and Dogs online class after her dog growled at her toddler. Most baby books don't prepare parents for incidents like these, and it's often quite shocking when your "first baby" (your dog!) growls at you…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 54 Aging Dogs, Aging People 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

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Losing your 4-legged best friend can be one of the most difficult things to experience. Because of their shorter life span than humans, that is often the case. However, it can go the other way around. The dog may also lose their human through illness or death and their lives drastically change to a whole different environment. Unfortunately, it is …

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66. Bite Me - Toddler Edition. What Went Wrong? 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

29:04

In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to two listener questions. One is from a parent and the other is from a dog training professional. Both inquire about 3-year old children who were bitten by their family dogs in the face. I discuss what could have contributed to this behavior and how to prevent it in the future. I al…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 53 Shelter Statistics: Pre-Pandemic to Post-Pandemic 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

In this episode, special guest Stephanie Filer, executive director of Shelter Animals Count: The National Database, will discuss the statistics of shelter admissions over the past few years. Currently, shelter intakes are up across the board and as a result, there is a crisis within many shelters. Have adoptions increased or decreased during the pa…

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65. Who Should Pick Your Next Family Dog? 22:29

2y ago22:29

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I have a series of posts on my Pooch Parenting Facebook page that all discuss different "Unpopular Opinions" related to dogs and children. My most recent post in the series generated some really interesting conversations about where people actually get their dogs and who should influence which dog a family selects. New dog topics on this episode in…

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64. How to Make Halloween Less Scary for Your Dog 37:41

2y ago37:41

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This week's podcast episode is an excerpt from a live conversation that I had with a panel of Licensed Family Dog Mediators and Family Dog Specialists. This lively discussion includes Justine, founder of The Family Dog, Jennifer, founder of Family Paws, and Debby, founder of KAD, Kids Around Dogs. We talk about different strategies about how to mak…

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63. Lovable Lucy Book Series about Dogs for Early Readers 37:41

2y ago37:41

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In today's interview, I speak with Norma Roth, co-author of the Lovable Lucy book series for early readers. She and her daughter wrote this series together about life with their beloved dog, Lucy. Together, they share stories about dogs that are relatable to all children. The Lovable Lucy series promotes: problem solving confidence building inclusi…

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62. Is My Dog a Racist - a Listener Question 16:41

2y ago16:41

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In today's interview, I read an email from a listener. She asked, "Is my dog racist?" Topics we cover include: what is racism can a dog be racist factors that contribute to dog behavior cultural differences that might impact how dogs feel should you leave your dog home sometimes how to expose your dog to new stimuli Thank you for listening! Want to…

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61. The Pros and Cons of Doodles as Family Dogs 44:14

2y ago44:14

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In today's interview, I speak with Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro™. We discuss Doodles - the "breed" people love to hate. Corinne is the host of the highly rated and popular The Doodle Pro™ Podcast that has most recently ranked #3 on the genre's US. Apple chart. She has personally worked with hundreds of doodle mixes over thousands of visits in C…

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60. Child Adoption in Dog Families 43:31

2y ago43:31

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In today's interview, I speak with Dr. Kris Freeark, child psychologist, family therapist and adoption educator. We chat about setting up appropriate expectations for dog families who are adopting a child. Helping adoptive parents have realistic expectations around welcoming a new child (of whatever age) into the family, is critical to the family's…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 52 Hands 2 Paws App: Matching You With A Dog Suitable For Your Lifestyle & An Ethical Breeder Or Rescue 31:43

2+ y ago31:43

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Today's guest is Elizabeth Menegon, founder of Hands 2 Paws, a matching app that helps people with the 2 most important questions when looking for a dog. This episode will discuss the importance of not only choosing a dog based on your lifestyle but choosing ethical breeders if you go that route, so that health issues with the dogs are minimized. E…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 51 Acclaimed United Nations Photographer Encourages More Rescue Adoptions Through The Upcoming Book 'MUTTS' 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

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This episode features United Nations photographer Olivia Pritchard and her upcoming new book “MUTTS” which aims to show people who haven't considered adopting a rescue pet or mystery mixed breed – that mutts have just as many unique, lovable, and desirable qualities as pedigree pups. Olivia will share her experience as a United Nations photographer…

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59. Parenting Expectations for Relatives about Dog & Child Interactions 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

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In today's episode, I talk about parent expectations for relatives when it comes to dog and child interactions. My friend shared a dramatic incident with me that she saw online between a set of parents and grandparents. The woman asked, "Am I in the wrong if I ask my in-laws to keep their dog away from our toddler?" Family dynamics can be difficult…

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58. Rocket Recall with author Lisa Lyle Waggoner 53:09

2+ y ago53:09

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In today's interview, I speak with Lisa Lyle Waggoner, author of The Original Rocket Recall. We chat about building strong relationships and recall with your dog. Having a dog who can be off leash and have a reliable recall is the holy grail of dog training. While it's something that many of us aspire to, it's not always safe. Sometimes a dog being…

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57. Save Time and Money with a Subject Specific Dog Specialist 10:30

2+ y ago10:30

10:30

In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk about the importance of working with a specialist who will save time and money as you try to solve your dog related challenges. I'm currently raising a pair of orphaned dobermans and have been so grateful for the support I am getting from Puppy Culture. Similarly, when I needed to learn about a…

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56. Parenting Kids and Dogs from "Neutral" - Guest Mel Peirce 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

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In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk with parenting coach, Mel Peirce. We talk about how to "parent from neutral." Our conversation covers topics that will set up parents and their dogs for success. We discuss parenting expectations, self-talk, and being proactive - all of which will help parents with their kids AND their dogs! To…

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55. Barn Hunt (and What Makes Sports Desirable to Dogs and Kids) 24:22

2+ y ago24:22

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After trying barn hunt, a dog sport, for the first time with Pippin today, I got to thinking about comparisons between sports for dogs and sports for kids. Sometimes adults try to promote their own agenda when it comes to choosing family activities. But if I learned anything today, it was clear that the passion of the participant is one of the bigg…

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Save A Pooch - Episode 50 Keys To Decreasing 'Shelter Returns' Of Rescue Dogs And The Process Of Inner Awareness 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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In this episode, we will discuss how rescue dog adopters can increase their success as canine parents. Unfortunately, there are many adopters that end up returning the dog to the shelter for various reasons. In the case where the adopter just didn't feel a connection, is there a way to address that? Should the connection always be immediate or does…

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54. When Dogs Bite Kids 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

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This podcast episode was inspired by a Facebook post written by a mother who was in distress because her dog had bitten two of her children, resulting in visits to the emergency room. I discuss what happens when dogs bite kids, including: who to ask for advice parenting challenges when living with kids and dogs factors about dogs to consider factor…

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53. Free Online Summit - Sanity Savers for Parents with Dogs 6:04

2+ y ago6:04

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It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week - and I believe that when we know better, we do better. That’s why I’m so excited to be sharing the Sanity Savers for Parents with Dogs Online Summit with you! In just 40(ish) minutes, you'll get actionable ideas you can use to make living with kids and dogs safer, easier and less stressful You’ll hear tips fr…

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52. Supporting Neurodiverse Families in Dog Adoption 49:12

2+ y ago49:12

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The other day, a member of the Pooch Parenting Society sent me a Facebook post from a dog rescue organization about neurodivergent families and asked for my opinion. She has two special needs kids and had some pretty big feelings about it...and wanted to see if I felt the same. I do. The Facebook post that was shared with me was written by the foun…

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51. Movie Review: Rescued By Ruby 7:19

2+ y ago7:19

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In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I review the Netflix movie, Rescued By Ruby. It's a true story about a man who dreams of joining the K9 Search and Rescue team with the state police. "Typical" search and rescue dogs are too expensive, so he tries a more creative strategy to join the team. He adopts a difficult dog named Ruby from …

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50. The Risks of Getting Free Dog and Kid Advice 12:20

2+ y ago12:20

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In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk about the risks of getting free advice when it comes to your family dog. Despite the best intentions, free advice can be misleading or even dangerous. In Facebook advice groups, for example, the blind is often leading the blind. Even though people can get some good advice from generous profe…

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