Latest Dogparents Podcast Episodes
TOP 076: How to Adopt from the ASPCA and How to Help If You Can't Adopt
Theory of Pets Podcast - February 05, 2019 15:42 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe ASPCA is an inspiring organization that works to help animals around the world. I often hear people mistakenly say that it is difficult to adopt animals from the ASPCA, and today I want to set the record straight. Not only is it easier to adopt from an ASPCA shelter than you may think, there...
TOP 075: What Are Sheepdog Trials and Are They Safe ft. Bridget Strang
Theory of Pets Podcast - January 31, 2019 17:15 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhat exactly are sheepdog trials? Have you ever watched this fascinating dog sport on television or seen a YouTube video of these amazing dogs at work? I’m captivated by the dedication of the dogs and handlers that compete in sheepdog trials, and I wanted to learn more about the sport. To do t...
TOP 074: How to Get Started with Dog Agility Training ft. Cindy Swiney
Theory of Pets Podcast - January 29, 2019 20:47 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsCanine agility has been a popular sport for decades. It’s something that I have recently taken up with our Labrador, Saddie. I’ve seen the benefits of this sport firsthand, and I’ve also seen just how exciting and rewarding it can be for our canine companions. Today I’m speaking with Cindy Swi...
TOP 073: Can Your Dog Compete in Dock Diving Sport? ft. Kristen Cooper
Theory of Pets Podcast - January 28, 2019 14:56 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDock diving has been a popular sport in the pet industry for decades. In recent years it has grown substantially. I recently stumbled onto the sport with a little from our Labrador Retriever, Saddie. Saddie loves the water and took to dock diving very quickly. It’s something that her and I both ...
TOP 072: The Importance of Transparency in the Pet Food Industry ft. Lindsay Tracy
Theory of Pets Podcast - January 16, 2019 13:32 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe dictionary defines something that is transparent as being something that is easy to perceive or detect. Transparency in the pet food industry means that a company should offer all the information that a pet owner needs to detect the quality of their product. What ingredients are used in the ...
TOP 071: How Diet Can Affect Your Pet's Skin and Coat ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe
Theory of Pets Podcast - January 14, 2019 16:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSkin and coat health go hand-in-hand. If your dog has dry, itchy skin, his coat is likely going to be dry and brittle too. Most pet owners think of grooming products first when brainstorming ways to help moisturize and condition their pet’s skin and coat. Did you know that proper nutrition is on...
TOP 070: Winter Pet Care Tips ft. Cheryl Nelson
Theory of Pets Podcast - December 30, 2018 18:35 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPreparing for winter is important for everyone, but especially for those of us living in regions that see snow, extremely cold temperatures and brutal winter storms. While you’re making preparations to keep your family safe and healthy this winter, don’t forget the furry members! There are many ...
TOP 069: How to Handle Dogs with Aggression Issues ft. Jereme Paddock
Theory of Pets Podcast - December 27, 2018 19:13 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDealing with dogs that have aggression issues can be nerve wracking and even dangerous for owners. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up making the problems worse. To begin, you must figure out what is triggering the aggression and work toward solving the problem, but there's a l...
TOP 068: The 411 On Functional Ingredients in Pet Food ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe
Theory of Pets Podcast - December 14, 2018 17:57 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhat are functional ingredients in pet food? I’ve heard this term used quite often lately, and I was curious to learn more about these ingredients and the benefits that they could have for our pets. Nutrition is my top concern when it comes to caring for our pets. Proper nutrition has a direct l...
TOP 067: CBD for Pets and What You Need to Know ft. Odessa Gunn
Theory of Pets Podcast - December 13, 2018 16:44 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsCannabidiol, also known as CBD, is becoming a growing treatment in the human and veterinary medical fields. CBD is a substance extracted from the hemp plant, which makes it a controversial topic in either industry. As more research is being done on the effectiveness of CBD on health conditions s...
TOP 066: How to Satisfy Picky Eaters ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe
Theory of Pets Podcast - December 12, 2018 16:36 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIs your dog a picky eater? Does your cat turn her nose up at meal time? If you’re struggling with a picky pet your first instinct may be to feed them table scraps or other human food. This can be dangerous, because it will provide inadequate nutrition and too many calories for your furry compani...
TOP 065: Adding Variety to Your Pet's Diet ft. Brooke Sloate of PawTree
Theory of Pets Podcast - November 04, 2018 11:22 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsYou wouldn’t want to eat the same thing day in and day out for every meal, right? Why do you think that your pet would? Many owners continue to buy the same brand and the same flavor of dog or cat food for months or even years! We do this for two reasons: (1) our pet continues to eat it, so we...
TOP 064: Tips for Leash Training a Dog ft. Tom Shelby
Theory of Pets Podcast - November 03, 2018 12:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen it comes to training a dog, there are so many methods, tips and tricks out there that it can be impossible to decide which is right for you. Tom Shelby is the author of Dog Training Diaries: Proven Expert Tips and Tricks to Live in Harmony with Your Dog, and I had the pleasure of speaking w...
TOP 063: The 'No-Kill Initiative' and How You Can Help ft. Terran Tull
Theory of Pets Podcast - November 02, 2018 14:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAccording to Best Friends Animal Society, more than 4,100 animals are euthanized in America’s shelters every day! There are many organizations fighting to stop the euthanization of shelter animals, but there are still hundreds of establishments around the world that follow this practice. If an a...
TOP 062: Pet Cremation - What Is It and What Are Your Options ft. Mark Lux
Theory of Pets Podcast - October 06, 2018 15:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPlanning for a pet’s passing is an overwhelming and very emotional process. The better prepared you are, the easier everything will be when that time comes. I know it’s not something that any pet owner wants to think about, but you also won’t want to do research and make arrangements while tryin...
TOP 061: Pets in the Workplace ft. Paul LeBlanc
Theory of Pets Podcast - October 03, 2018 14:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDon’t you wish every day could be take your dog to work day? Some employers are realizing that dogs are a big part of many families. While being considerate that working parents may need time off to tend to sick children or attend sports and school functions, most companies don’t take considerat...
TOP 060: How Dog DNA Is Helping Veterinary Research ft. Dr. Angela Hughes
Theory of Pets Podcast - October 01, 2018 14:23 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDNA tests for canines are very similar to those for humans. Whether you’ve used one yourself or you’ve seen one performed on your favorite television show, you’re probably familiar with these simple cheek swab tests. DNA testing can tell you if you’re related to someone else and how strong that ...
TOP 059: Coley's Toxins as Treatment for Canine Cancer ft. Donald MacAdam
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 16, 2018 16:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen I heard about Coley’s Toxins I knew I couldn’t keep this information to myself. They were invented in 1893 by Dr. William Coley who used them to treat about 1,000 cancer patients with better results than would be expected with a comparable group of patients today. Clinical results from this...
TOP 058: Choosing the Right Nutrition for Your Pet ft. Eric Huston
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 11, 2018 13:36 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPicking the right type of nutrition approach for your dog or cat can be quite overwhelming for pet owners. There are so many options to choose from. How do you know which product is the best choice for your furry companion? Reading labels can be confusing, and online research is time consuming.
TOP 057: How to Begin Showing Your Dog ft. Gail Miller Bisher
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 11, 2018 13:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHave you ever watched a dog show on television? It looks like so much fun, but we all know that it’s a lot more work than it seems. How do you get started with dog shows? How do you find a dog that will be suitable for showing? If it’s something you’ve thought about, this week’s podcast episode ...
TOP 056: The Benefits of Fresh Food for Pets ft. Brett from The Farmer's Dog
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 08, 2018 15:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsFresh food is exactly what it sounds like – fresh, whole food ingredients. No processed junk. No preservatives or fillers. It’s just real food that you can see and smell. Now, think about the food you feed your dog or cat? Does it fall into this category?
TOP 055: What Are Puppy Mills and How Can You Avoid Them ft. Kenzie Bushman of PETA
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 08, 2018 14:58 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPuppy mills – we’ve all heard the term, but do you know what these breeding facilities really are, and how they're classified? Are you aware of how to avoid purchasing dogs from puppy mill? Finally, what should you do if you discover a puppy mill in your local area? PETA representative is here t...
TOP 054: The Benefits of Cannabidiol for Pets
Theory of Pets Podcast - September 05, 2018 16:12 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMedicinal marijuana has become quite a hot topic in the human health field in recent years. We’ve seen some states legalize medicinal marijuana, while others are extremely opposed to the practice. With all of this talk about the benefits of medicinal marijuana for humans, many people overlook th...
TOP 053: Tips for Bringing Home A Newly Adopted Pet ft. Aimee Gilbreath
Theory of Pets Podcast - May 25, 2018 18:05 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis time of year shelters are overrun with spring litters. Spring is also a great time to adopt a new furry friend. The weather is getting warmer, the snow is gone and you can finally get outside to enjoy time with a pet or do some outdoor training without worrying about the cold winter winds. ...
TOP 052: Getting Active with Your Dog ft. Liz Claflin
Theory of Pets Podcast - May 24, 2018 17:47 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNow that spring is here, pet owners everywhere are looking forward to getting out and getting active with their dogs. There are many things that you can do with your canine companion from daily walks to agility training. Whether you have a senior pooch or a playful puppy, it would benefit you bo...
TOP 051: Breaking Into the Pet Industry ft. Barton O'Brien
Theory of Pets Podcast - May 23, 2018 16:29 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAre you thinking about marketing a pet product? Do you already have a prototype? Maybe you just have an idea, but don’t know how to get started. Barton O’Brien was in the same boat a few years ago, and now his company The Chesapeake Bay Dog Company has rebranded and is growing rapidly. I was a...
TOP 050: What Are Dog DNA Tests and Are They Reliable ft. Ashley Troutman
Theory of Pets Podcast - April 30, 2018 15:28 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDNA tests for dogs are very similar to those for humans. Whether you’ve used one yourself or you’ve seen one performed on television, you’re probably familiar with these cheek swab tests. Human DNA tests can tell us whether we’re related to one another and how strong that relation is. They can a...
TOP 049: Clean Eating for Pets - What It Is and Is It Worth It ft. Arren Beach
Theory of Pets Podcast - April 25, 2018 16:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsClean eating is a very simple term, literally. It just means the act of eating foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Clean foods are those that are minimally processed or not processed at all. Clean foods have no artificial fillers, colors or preservatives. They are just si...
TOP 048: Hiking with Dogs - Planning, Packing and Where to Go
Theory of Pets Podcast - April 23, 2018 16:07 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI love hiking with my dogs, but it’s not as easy as most people think it is. I’ve heard many stories from pet owners who weren’t prepared for a hike with their dog, and it ended in disaster. It’s important that you plan ahead for the hike. You need to know what to bring, where to go and what you...
TOP 047: Exciting Ways to Get Active With Your Dog
Theory of Pets Podcast - April 20, 2018 14:36 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIt’s finally starting to feel like spring, and I can’t wait to get back outside with my dogs. The winters in Maine (where I live) are long. Very long! With 5-8 feet of snow blanketing the ground in the winter months, it can be challenging to get outdoor exercise. It mostly consists of regular wa...
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