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Good Dog!
by Smarter Podcasts
Good Dog offers expert advice on dog behavior, training, breed choices, care, feeding, and more about our 4-legged friends hosted by Joanne Greene.
Episodes
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Pet Friendly Restaurants
Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, hosts of the podcast "Stuff You Should Know", discuss traveling and dining with dogs. Ever wonder why it's OK to bring your dog to dinner in Paris but not in any American city? There's no federal law prohibiting pets in restaurants and, recently, dining establishments...
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Prolonging the Lives of Our Dogs
Ted Kerasote, author of "Merle's Door", "Out There" and "Why Dogs Die Young and What We Can Do About It"When a 10-year old Sussex spaniel won 'best in show' at Woodminster, the world applauded. After all, if 60 is the new 40 for humans, then 10 is the new 7 for dogs. Author Ted Kerasote contends...
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Choosing, Training, & Caring for Your Adopted Shelter Dog
Kim Saunders, author of "The Adopted Dog Bible" on choosing, training and caring for your sheltered or rescued dog.Adopted dogs generally arrive with baggage, so one should be prepared and never make an impulsive decision when adopting a rescued or sheltered dog. Of course, it always makes sense…
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Selecting The Right Dog Breed for Your Family
Dog trainer Laurie Williams on how we and the Obamas should choose the right breed of dog. Many factors should be considered when choosing the right breed of dog for your family or personal situation. Dog trainer Laurie Williams, perhaps best known for her role on the CBS reality show "Greatest...
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Puppy Potty Training For People
Pooch Coach Beverly Ulbrich provides the basics on housebreaking dogs. 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…
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Courthouse Dogs
Courthouse dogs provide emotional support in Seattle's criminal justice system. Imagine the difference it could make to a child giving testimony about her sexual abuse if she could be petting a trained dog. In Seattle, Courthouse Dogs are calming witnesses, reducing stress for defendants and…
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Veterinary Second Opinions & Pet Insurance
When and how to get a second opinion and medical insurance for dogs. When a vet recommends a serious and costly medical procedure, it often makes sense to seek a second opinion. How to ask and whom to ask are issues worthy of discussion, which is what we do on this episode of "Good Dog" with...
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First Aid for Dogs
Veterinarian Dr. Nancy Kay shares tips on first aid for dogs. 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…
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Raw Food Diets for Dogs
Kymythy Schultze shares what she's learned about canine nutrition and why for many dogs a raw food diet is the best way to go.There's a lot of talk about raw food diets being the best way to go for dogs. After all, it's what they eat in the wild. But it's not right for every dog or every dog…
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Campaign to Stop Puppy Mills
Stephanie Shain, director of the Stop Puppy Mills Campaign for the Humane Society of the United States, completed an 8-month investigation and the results are grim. 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...
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Caring for Disabled Dogs
Vicki Tiernan shares the touching story of how her disabled dog inspired others. Caring for a disabled dog takes time and patience but it can provide endless inspiration to both you and others. Vicki Tiernan's dog, Ruby, lost the use of her hind legs, but with the help of a special harness with...
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Teaching Inner City Kids to Train Dogs
In "Good Dog", the book, kids teach kids about dog behavior and training. Learning to train and care for a dog is a plus for most any child. For inner city kids, rarely if ever exposed to well cared for pets, it's a tremendous opportunity. Lynn Loar, PhD., got a 3-year grant to bring shelter dogs...
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Being Your Dog's Medical Advocate
Veterinarian Dr. Nancy Kay helps you make health care decisions for your dog. Each of us should be our dog's medical advocate, according to Veterinarian Dr. Nancy Kay, author of "Speaking for Spot." We know our dogs best, can read their behaviors, and are best equipped to make health care…
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Keeping Your Dog from Destroying Your Garden
There's lots to know about dog-friendly landscaping and author Cheryl Smith provides great tips. Many of us love our dogs AND our gardens. But dogs, by nature, like to dig and patrol and engage in behaviors are often unkind to tender plants. There's much that can be done in the planning to insure...
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Visiting the Dog Park: Having Fun & Staying Safe
Dog book author Cheryl Smith shares the advantages, unspoken rules and risks of visiting the dog park. The advantages of dog parks are many. They offer opportunities for exercise, play and socialization, both for the dogs and their owners. But not all dogs are cut out for all that freedom and...
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Dogwise.com Publisher Charlene Woodward
Cutting-edge information from the publisher who focuses on dogs only, Charlene Woodward of Dogwise.com. Under the Dogwise label, Charlene Woodward has published more than 70 books about dogs. On her e-commerce site, Dogwise.com, she sells over 2,000 dog titles, along with hand selected toys…
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Play with Your Dog: How & Why
Pet columnist Pat Miller discusses the importance of playing with dogs and the types of play that dogs enjoy. Dogs need play and as your dog's #1 person, you're elected for the job. Dogs play differently than humans which is why we've devoted this episode of "Good Dog" to the ways in which dogs...
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Angel Dogs on a Mission
Co-founder of the Angel Animals Network Linda Anderson talks about angel dogs In her book, "Angel Dogs with a Mission", Linda Anderson shares touching stories about dogs that have served humanity in extraordinary ways. Breeding and training aside, these animals tune in to people and make…
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The Joys & Challenges of Small Dog Ownership
Dog trainer Kim Moeller offers tips and insights for owners of small dogs Some of us see ourselves as "big dog" people; others of us like nothing more than to have a small dog curled up on our laps. Speculation about what this says about us aside, there are plenty of differences worth noting to...
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Knocking Out the "Sport" of Dog Fighting
Pit Bull advocate Kris Crawford teams up with mixed martial artists, including Anthony "Rumble" Johnson to 'kock out' dog fighting. Sadly, dog fighting is alive and well in the U.S. It's estimated that there are currently 40,000 professional and another 100,000 amateur dog fighters, including...
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Cutting Pet Care Costs, with Dr. Stephen Zawistowski
Spending money wisely can lower the cost of pet care. Hear tips on cutting costs. Our dogs do not need fancy collars or high end treats. The DO need good veterinary care, training, and quality food. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski, Executive Vice President of…
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Preparing Your Dog For The Baby's Arrival, with Trish King
A little preparation goes a long way in setting up baby and dog to be lifelong pals. Helping a dog acclimate to the new smells, sounds, and demands of a baby takes a bit of time and forethought, according to Trish King, Director of Behavior and Training at the Marin Humane Society. There will be...
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Integrating Dogs with Cats in Your Home, with Trish King
The predatory instinct in dogs and cats is strong, yet with patience and some good instruction, most pet owners can create harmony between their canine and feline family members. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Trish King, author of "Parenting Your Dog" offers helpful advice to cat...
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Handling Fearful or Aggressive Dogs with Kate Knight
Dogs are naturally aggressive. It's in-bred so that they can survive on their own. But aggressive behavior in domestic dogs - toward people or other dogs - isn't exactly desirable. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Kate Knight of Clear Signals Dog Training offers insight and advice on...
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Become The Leader of Your Dog Pack with Dog Listener Penny Locke
There's a language barrier that separates us from our dogs. They don't understand our world and feel that we are their responsibility. That's why they run to the door when someone is approaching and bark when they hear a new sound. Penny Locke is a "dog listener" who helps people to train their...
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T Touch for Dog Training...And It Works on Horses Too!
The founder of T-Touch explains how the system of gentle movements works. T-touch is a system of gentle, circular movements which, when practiced on animals including dogs, can release tension, activate cells, promote healing and solve a range of behavior challenges. Linda Tellington-Jones...
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Keeping Your Dog Cool When It's Too Hot
There's plenty to know about why and how to keep your dog cool in the heat. Dr. Eric Barchus who writes the Vet Blog for Dogster.com has been warning dog owners of the importance of keeping dogs cool in the summer heat. We all know that dogs overheat pretty quickly, but how quickly? Is it...
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Banning Dog Rentals
Massachusetts outlaws businesses that rent pets. Public complaint about "flexible pet ownership" led to hearings and, now, legislation in Massachusetts banning businesses that rent pets. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Massachusetts Representative Vincent Pedone discusses the issues...
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Top 10 Dog Training Tips
The dog trainer's trainer explains the top 10 tips for ensuring the best possible dog-human bond. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Jean Donaldson, director of the Academy of Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA runs through her top ten dog training tips. Expect your dog to act like a...
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How to Choose The Right Dog Trainer
Dog training has evolved considerably and there's a lot to know about selecting a trainer. Jean Donaldson is the director of the Academy of Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA and she has a lot to say about the field. Learn what to look for in a trainer and what to avoid. As the author of "The...
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Mobile Pet / Dog Grooming Saves Time & Hassle
The latest in pet grooming can be found in your very own driveway. For some of us, getting our dog to and from the groomer can be challenging in the midst of a busy workday. For our dogs, it can mean long hours cooped up in a cage, waiting for their turn in the assembly line. Aussie Pet Mobile is…
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Dogs in Prison
Increasingly, dogs are being introduced in prisons to help inmates care for and train another living being. Larry Carson of "Pen Pals of San Quentin" explains how inmates who work in the fire department there socialize and train rescue dogs to prepare them for adoption. Sophie O'Shaunessy…
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Cloning Dogs... Yes It's Possible!
It has been said that the only fault of dogs is that their lives are too short. That's why many of us have wondered if it would ever be possible to create an exact duplicate of our beloved dog. In fact, the technology now exists to clone dogs and on this week's episode of "Good Dog" podcast, we...
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Safe Car Travel for Dogs
In a 35 MPH accident, a 60-pound dog can turn into some 2700 lbs of deadly force, injuring or killing the vehicle's occupants, the dog, or both. And that's not the only reason to invest in and use a pet restraint system while driving around with your dog. When first responders try to access a...
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PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support
In every community, there are low income people who share what little food they have with their dogs. For physically and mentally ill people, the support of a pet can mean a world of difference. In San Francisco, and in an increasing number of cities, the nonprofit organization PAWS, Pets Are...
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"Unleashed: A Dog-umentary" Film
At California's annual Big Dog Parade, in Santa Barbara, the first weekend in June, dog lovers unleash their creativity and proudly flaunt their obsession. Filmmaker Lisa Grossman was so taken by the mania that she went on to make "UNLEASHED", a dog-umentary film, that takes viewers...
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Disaster Search Dogs
Search and rescue dogs are critical in the days following a disaster as they sniff out survivors under piles of rubble and inform rescue workers. As we watch too much TV coverage of disasters, it's important to note that there aren't enough canine disaster search teams currently trained in the…
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How Dogs Can Help Your Kids Read
Many of us have troubling memories of being called upon in grade school to read aloud. For some kids, it can be torturous to feel that everyone is listening and judging the performance. But dogs don't judge and they're being used, increasingly, in classrooms and libraries to help young readers…
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Bomb Sniffing Police Dogs aka K-9
While Bruce Bauer takes Bear home each night, the 7-year old Australian shepherd doesn't belong to him. She's the property of the University of California at Berkeley police department and a valued member of the explosive ordinance team. Bear and her K9 partner Morgan keep the campus safe by...
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When Leaving Your Dog(s) at Home
If you admit to working full-time, you'll probably have a very tough time adopting a rescue dog or buying a puppy from a reliable breeder. Yet, of course, working people can be responsible dog owners. On this episode of the Good Dog podcast, Beverly Ulbrich, president and founder of The Pooch...
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Author T.C. Boyle on Dogs in Literature
In 1975, T.C. Boyle published his first short story in Esquire Magazine entitled "Heart of A Champion". It was a satirical tale about an exceptionally smart Lassie who has to continually save a particularly pathetic Timmy. Boyle has continued to write about dogs in stories and novels and, in this...
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The Impact of Sound on Dogs
We all know that dogs have exceptional hearing, but HOW they hear and WHAT they hear is a mystery to most of us. Psychoacoustics expert Joshua Leeds partnered with Veterinary Neurologist Dr. Susan Wagner to create a book and CD entitled "Through a Dog's Ear - Using Sound to Improve the Health and...
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Going on a Run with Your Dog
There's a lot to know about running with dogs. When she's not designing websites, Susan Knoll runs with her dog and writes a blog about running. In researching the topic, after receiving a request from a "Good Dog" podcast listener, I found an article by Susan that packed a ton of great…
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Intuitive Communication: Getting Inside Your Dog's Head
Gather a group of dog owners in a room and chances are you'll hearing stories of how dogs understand their owners. Marta Williams, wildlife biologist, environmental scientist and animal communication specialist says that you can practice the skill and become quite adept at intuitive…
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Poo Power: What Can Brown Do For You?
Most dog waste ends up in landfills where it oozes methane, a greenhouse gas. Check out options for reducing our paw print and turning dog poop into energy. Each year, some 72 million American dogs create about 274 pounds of waste a piece. Most of it ends up in landfills, contributing significant...
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Operation: Tiny Teecup
Hear what happens when authorities seize 800 tiny dogs from deplorable conditions. About 800 small dogs, primarily Chihuahuas, were seized from a mobile home in Southern Arizona when a woman, responding to an Internet ad to purchase a puppy, became suspicious. Authorities described the living...
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New Toys and Training Tools for Your Dog
MannersMinder™ remote-controlled reward system. Some dogs love to spend hours trying to get the peanut butter out of the Kong. Others would prefer to behead a stuffed cat and tear out the stuffing. For dogs who care, toys play an important role and determining which toys are right for your dog…
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Home Remedies For Dogs
With the cost of vet appointments rising, it sure would be nice to know when it's necessary for the dog to be seen and when the condition is something that you could responsibly treat at home. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Dr. Robert Silver, Chief of Staff and lead veterinarian for...
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Doggie Etiquette with Trish King
While training a puppy is far easier than training an older dog, trainer Trish King maintains that you absolutely can teach an old dog new tricks. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Trish and Joanne discuss doggie etiquette - the kinds of behaviors that are socially acceptable both to...
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Delta Society Therapy Dogs
Scientific evidence shows that visiting with animals can lower blood pressure, slow heart rate, and release endorphins. That's why the Delta Society has established standards for animal assisted therapy and has been training people and their pet partners for more than 30 years. Pet partners work…
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