AI Dog Detector | Dogs Bond | Biden's Dog Bites Again | Dog Edition #13

The pandemic has short-circuited our social lives and (perhaps) intensified our dog obsession. Today, we speak with folks who can help us cope. But first ... Steve Dale – Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Major Biden has bitten again! What’s going on here? Is President Biden's rescue German Shepherd just a "bad dog?" To find out, we check in with Steve Dale for some insight. As fans of his long-time syndicated radio show know, he always has great advice. The TV host and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant delivers some reassurance and love.  Dogs BOND – Alex Lu Can Silicon Valley management principles undergird a family board game? Alex Lu thought so. Dogs BOND is his new game that promises to get all dog-loving friends and family off their screens. The premise? You become a shelter dog searching for their forever family. Cue the strategy, the good feels ... and the real-life donations made to rescue shelter partners. A win-win-win segment, for sure! The A.I. Dog Detector from Ryder Calm Down Wanting more and more dog in his life, Ryder Damen coded a dog detector for his home. What's a dog detector, you wonder? It's a clever AI that uses machine learning to detect and notify you ... when a dog walks by your front door. And because Ryder's online presence aims to "make the internet weirder" and "help people get involved with tech" ... he will give you the code, free, and show you how to make your very own dog detector. Weird, sure ... and wonderful! The Hydrant Pam and Jim stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. This week, a Russian dog resorts to thievery to get the attention he richly deserves. Chapters 2:46 Major Biden Bites Again! 4:50 Could this Call for a Trip to the Vet? 5:58 Anxiety is a factor. 6:49 President Biden Seems Surprised. 7:27 Some Simple Solutions 9:51 Dogs Bond Board Game 12:35 Alex Lu’s Lifelong Commitment to Shelter Dogs 13:44 A Game for Dog Lovers and Gamers 15:45 AI Dog Detector 19:46 The Dog Detector has been Repurposed. 20:57 The Hydrant Segment – Stories We Sniffed Out from Around the Hydrant 22:20 Coming Up on the Next Episode About Steve Dale Steve Dale is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. You have likely heard him on the radio, seen him on TV, read him in print and online, and watched him speaking at events around the world. His contributions to advancing pet wellness have earned him many awards and recognition around the globe. https://stevedalepetworld.com/ https://www.avma.org/events/national-dog-bite-prevention-week https://twitter.com/stevedalepets?s=20 About Dogs Bond – Alex Lu Alex is originally from San Francisco, CA and has worked as a Management Consultant and Program Manager for Silicon Valley tech companies for the past 15+ years. Alex’s game, Dogs BOND, was started to create a non-screen oriented experience for friends and family. The results were so fun that he decided to make a real game for everyone to use. Alex wants to bring dog-people to boardgames and boardgamers to dog rescues. Infusing the story of a rescue journey into a joyful, whimsical, and hopeful message, Alex hopes that this game will bring both people and dogs together in the real world. https://www.dogsbondgame.com/ Ryder Calm Down – Ryder Damen Ryder Damen is a YouTuber and software engineer. He likes to “make things and connect them to the internet so they can be controlled.” His channel is dedicated to helping the rest of us understand and get involved with tech … and to making the internet weirder and more wonderful. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXbBT_E0hIbnWRF5LQEE1Q https://github.com/rydercalmdown https://rydercalmdown.com/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Dog Steals Microphone from a Russian Reporter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCB3Hk7gd64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices