Let's Boop Snoots

Ep. 21 Traveling with Pets and the Best-Rated Airport

February 03, 2021 04:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In this episode, Heidi reviews the training and preparation that went into preparing a large breed dog for a flight in cabin. On the other hand, Vero shares some unfortunate stories to highlight the risks of traveling with a pet on a flight in a cargo space and the importance of doing your research before emBARKing on this journey. She also briefly talks about her own experience of traveling on a ferry with Wiggum and the best-rated airport for dogs!

Ep. 20 Review: The Pack and Celebrity Dogs

January 27, 2021 04:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Heidi and Vero review the Amazing Race-like television series, The Pack. Participants, human and dog duos, compete in challenges in multiple countries around the world as they race to the finish line. They also chat about some celebrities and their dogs, and how they have contributed to dog shelters, rescues and adoption!

Ep. 19 Dog Supporting Companies, Organizations and Associations

January 20, 2021 04:15 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode, Vero and Heidi go over some organizations and associations that support dogs by giving donations to animal shelters and by shinning a light on the numerous sheltered animals that are looking for forever homes. Some companies' unique and creative ideas are highlighted as Vero reviews bigger well-known companies and Heidi talks about smaller organizations and associations.

Ep. 18 Puppy Importation, Dog Guardianship & Rescue Organizations

January 13, 2021 04:15 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Heidi and Vero share some doggy news they have recently come across such as the massive importation of puppies into Canada and a legal battle between a parent guardian and a breeder. They also review some amazing dog rescue organizations (are there any other kind?) and play a round of BOOP or SNOOT!

Ep. 17 Uncommon Dog Breeds and Dog Treat Recipes

January 06, 2021 04:15 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

There are so many dog breeds out there - all with different personalities and needs! In this episode, Heidi and Vero review a few rare dog breeds, their grooming needs, activity levels and temperaments. They finish the episode by discussing some dog recipes that they found while researching recipes that require a low quantity of ingredients.

Ep. 16 Types of Crates, Crates as a Training Tool & Social Snoots

December 30, 2020 04:15 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Vero and Heidi review the different types of crates that are available. They also discuss their own experience with crating their pups, how they handled the "first night home" and how they used it as a training tool. They also talk about their favourite Instagram snoots! Grab your phone and follow along!

Ep. 15 Favourite Dog Products - Essentials and Non-Essentials

December 23, 2020 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

On this episode, Vero and Heidi talk about their favourite dog products. Vero starts by explaining her dog camera preference and its features. They continue the discussion by reviewing items that might be considered essential depending on if you live in a warmer or colder climate...or both like us! Heidi ends the episode by sharing a dog story and what her favourite type of collar is.

Ep. 14 Keeping your pets and guests safe during the holidays

December 16, 2020 04:15 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Heidi and Vero talk about what to keep in mind in order to keep your pet(s) and guests safe during the holiday season, such as food, decorations, trees, children, routine change and much more! They highlight the important of creating a safe space for your dog during this hectic and stressful time. Happy Holidays!

Ep. 13 Dog Grooming, Grooming Tools and Hair Dye

December 09, 2020 04:15 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Heidi and Vero start this episode by talking about tips Vero learned at a virtual dog grooming webinar. Vero also does a quick review of the tools that were used during that session. They discuss their experience with nail trimming, ear cleaning, provide a recipe for an easy solution (that actually works!!!) for when your dog gets skunked and share their thoughts on hair dyeing.

Ep. 12 End of Life Stage and Movie Review

December 02, 2020 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

In this episode, Vero and Heidi discuss the end of life stage by reviewing the signs and sharing their own experience. Also, the different types of dog ownership are reviewed as they chat about the movie "A Dog's Purpose".

Ep. 11 Therapy Dog Program and Toxic Plants and Food

November 25, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Heidi and Vero talk about a therapy dog webinar they attended! They discuss the requirements to become part of such a wonderful group and what a therapy dog evaluation entails. They also review common plants that are toxic to dogs as well as food that we should never feed our furry best friend.

Ep. 10 Vaccinations and Common Reasons for Vet Visits

November 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Listen in to an episode full to information and facts about dog vaccines as Vero and Heidi discuss the types of vaccines and illnesses/diseases that they can prevent. A puppy vaccination schedule is reviewed to demonstrate what one could expect when getting a new puppy. They also list the top ten reasons why dog owners bring their pets to the vet!

Ep. 9 Puppy Growth and What is the Best Age for Neutering/Spaying?

November 11, 2020 04:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Heidi and Vero talk about puppy growth and development by reviewing the many stages between birth and adulthood. They highlight the importance of not removing pups from their mother before the age of 8 weeks and how early traumatic experiences can have a lifelong impact. To finish, they discuss the controversy surrounding the best age to neuter and spay your dog.

Ep. 8 Dog Body Language and Socialization

November 04, 2020 04:15 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

On this episode, Vero and Heidi discuss how to interpret your dog's feelings and intentions by reading their body language: tail, eyes, ears, face and stance. They also talk about what it means to socialize your dog. They end the episode by playing a quick game of "BOOP" or "SNOOT"!

Ep. 7 Review of Common Dog Behaviors

October 28, 2020 04:15 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Heidi and Vero talk the most common unwanted dog behaviors and how to manage them. Tune in for a review of poop eating, fear, accidents in the house, biting, barking and running away. They will discuss what those behaviors could mean, what could be the causes and how they can be prevented!

Ep. 6 Pet Food??? Part 2

October 21, 2020 04:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Vero and Heidi continue to discuss the pet food industry and pet food labels and briefly review another pet food documentary. They also provide a quick overview of what a raw food diet consists of, and finish off the episode with a game or "BOOP or SNOOT"! Oh, and this is a good one!

Ep. 5 Pet Food??? Part 1

October 14, 2020 04:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Heidi and Vero review a pet food documentary, Pet Fooled, and discuss how the pet food industry regulates, or DOESN'T regulate, what goes into your pet's food. They provide some insight on the wording found on food bags and how these specific words determine the percentage of ingredients found in your pet's food! They also share their biggest takeaway from the documentary.

Ep. 4 Gear up!

October 07, 2020 04:15 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Vero and Heidi talk about all the different kinds of collars and leashes on the market. They end the episode by playing a game called BOOP or SNOOT! They use the word BOOP or SNOOT to rate products available for dogs. Boop being a positive or 'LIKE' and SNOOT meaning negative or 'DISLIKE'.

Ep. 3 Training: Purely Positive and Corrective

September 30, 2020 04:15 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode Vero and Heidi talk about the two mainstream schools of obedience training: purely positive and corrective. They share their own experiences of training their dogs and give a few tips and tricks. Vero and Heidi describe a few more areas of more specialized training for dogs such as: therapy dog training, security training, agility training, etc

Ep. 1 Breeder vs Rescue - Which one is right for you? Let's Boop Snoots

September 27, 2020 04:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

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Ep. 2 Now what? Getting ready for your dog.

September 23, 2020 04:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Heidi and Vero talk about the ways in which to ready yourself and your household for your dog. They give some tips and ideas on how and what to have ready for when you bring your dog home. Pet insurance is briefly discussed at the end of the episode.

Ep. 1 Breeder vs Rescue

September 16, 2020 04:15 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Heidi and Vero welcome you to their very first episode of Let's Boop Snoots. They briefly describe how and why they decided to start this podcast then jump right into it! Heidi and Vero discuss what to think about when choosing a dog and compare and contrast rescue vs breeders. They discuss their own experiences and what to expect when you're ready to adopt/purchase.

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