It's the Little Things with Carly Tedeschi

Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us! In this episode, Karen, Nicole, and Carly Tedeschi (@harleyandthebuns) discuss Carly's career as a dog walker and her transition to working at a rehab vet clinic. They also explore the emotional connection between humans and discuss Harley, Carly's dog, and her anxiety, medical issues, trauma and what it's like to be a guardian to a tiny dog. The episode emphasizes the need to balance support and independence for dogs and to acknowledge their individual needs. In this conversation, Nicole, Carly, and Karen discuss the importance of being there for dogs but allowing dogs to determine what they need to feel most safe. The emotional impact of a dog attack and the manifestation of trauma in behavior are also explored. Episode Takeaways Dog walking can be a rewarding career that offers independence and the opportunity to make a difference in dogs' lives The emotional connection between humans and animals is strong, and animals can provide comfort and support Managing anxiety in dogs, such as during fireworks, requires understanding their individual needs and providing a safe and supportive environment Closing a business for the 4th of July can be a compassionate decision to prioritize the well-being of dogs with firework anxiety Traumatic experiences, such as a dog attack, can have lasting emotional effects on both the dog and the guardian Small dog guardians may face unique challenges and misconceptions about their dogs' behavior and anxiety Taking breaks from dogs can be necessary for self-care and mental well-being, even for dedicated dog guardians Carly Tedeschi (@harleyandthebuns) is co-owner of Massachusetts based pet care company adASTRA Canine. Carly has a long history of working with pets of all shapes and sizes and is guardian to chihuahua Harley, and bunnies Miles & Millie. Carly also volunteers for the House Rabbit Network rescue helping to educate about proper house rabbit care and promoting and adopting rescue rabbits. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time. Where you can find us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @beers.biscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thetimelessdog⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peterpiper_pickel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]