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How to Safely Stop a Dog Fight: Dog Mom Roundtable, Part 1

I was recently asked for information on how to stop a dog fight in the house when a newly adopted dog isn’t getting along with a resident dog.  And when I couldn’t find the information that I was looking for online, I wanted to create a podcast about this topic to help anyone in this situation.
And I’ll tell you my Dog Mom Confession: I once had a dog fight in my house and I still have a little PTSD about it.
Today I’m bringing together Dianna and Nikki, 2 skilled professional dog trainers, and Nichol, an experienced foster mom who’s had 50+ dogs through her home while raising her [human] child.  These knowledgeable Dog Moms have all experienced dog fight situations in their homes and have developed smart strategies to successfully manage their multi-dog households.
Not only do we discuss how to stop a dog fight safely for everyone involved, but we also want to help you handle your dogs – and your emotions – successfully and confidently afterwards.  Our goals is to arm you with the knowledge to stop this from ever happening again – and help prevent these situations from happening in the first place.
Trigger Warning: This can be an emotional topic to hear discussed so please take care while listening. Please note that some of the methods mentioned for stopping a dog fight in your home are only to be used in extreme situations where the life of a dog is in danger.
 
Find links & show notes at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode51

K9s, Crime and Creativity with Jodi Burnett

When she was experiencing an “empty nest,” Jodi’s husband, a retired Marine, encouraged her to express her feelings through writing.  Now Jodi Burnett is the author of more than a dozen suspenseful thrillers – with a bite!
All of Jodi’s books include dogs as central characters in the stories.  I’m a huge fan of the Tin Star K9 books featuring Renegade, the law enforcement K9.  Since Jodi doesn’t have experience working in law enforcement, I was curious how she learned so much about working K9 dogs.
Jodi shares with us all that she’s learned about these highly trained dogs, her favorite part of writing her books, where she comes up with these heart-stopping ideas, how to nurture your own creativity and just how much of her own life ends up in her books.
We’re also celebrating the 50th episode of the Believe in Dog Podcast!
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode50

Celebrating the Life of Catherine Violet Hubbard with Jenny Hubbard

Join us today as we celebrate the life of Catherine Violet Hubbard who was taken from her family & the world much too soon. Catherine was just 6 years-old in the First Grade on December 14, 2012 when the Sandy Hook tragedy took place.
Catherine’s dream was to be an Animal Caretaker.  She was so passionate about this that she made her own business cards which she handed out in Kindergarten. Known for collecting “animal pals” around the backyard, Catherine would always release her pals with a parting whisper to “tell all your friends I am kind.”
Carrying out her daughter’s lasting legacy of kindness to all creatures, Jenny Hubbard shares the story of how the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation and Animal Sanctuary came to be.
Since its inception, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation has raised over $6.5 Million and is now home to a 34-acre property in Newtown, Connecticut and pays tribute to Catherine and her spirit of kindness towards all living things by honoring the bond between humans, animals and the environment.
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode49
 
Episode Sponsored By:
Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal

How To Do Sport Search & Rescue With Your Dog with Melissa Stagnaro

If you can name a Dog Sport, Melissa Stagnaro has most likely tried it at some point over the past 20 years.  And today we’re so fortunate to have Melissa sharing tips and insight from her years of experience.  I loved her canine enrichment idea for dogs recovering from an injury!
But did you know that you can learn the sport of Search & Rescue?  If you’ve ever wanted your dog to learn how to find someone in the woods or track a scent trail, there’s a sport for that! 
Commonly referred to as “RH,” the dog sport of Search & Rescue is open to dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds.
Melissa shares with us all about RH and how to get your dog started.  I’m always curious how to start teaching your dog these more advanced skills and Melissa gives us a great breakdown of how to approach training sessions.
Plus, I got to meet Melissa and many other Search & Rescue competitors at a recent Mock Trial and I’m sharing everything I learned at the event.
 
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode48
 
Episode Sponsored By:Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal

Water Rescue Dogs with Lynne Cox

While Lynne Cox is known to the world as an elite world-class swimmer who’s set open-water swimming records all over the world, she is also someone whose life has been shaped by the love of dogs and the lessons she has learned from dogs.
When Lynne found out there was a school in Italy that trains water rescue dogs to jump out of boats and helicopters to save people from drowning, her first thought was: I have to go there right now! So Lynne traveled to Italy and was able to learn first-hand about the training process of these elite canine athletes.
Which brings us to the story of Al, an exuberant Newfoundland with a lust for life who isn’t quite meeting the expectations of the Vice-President of the Italian School for Water Rescue Dogs – or is she? 
Lynne’s new book, Tales of Al – The Water Rescue Dog – The Making of a Canine Athlete, is a story of dreams, expectations, disappointments and courage. And if you’ve ever felt misunderstood, you might find a piece of yourself in Al’s story.
 
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode47
 
Episode Sponsored By:
Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal

Everything You Need to Know Before Using CBD with Your Dog with Angela Ardolino

Angela is a lifelong animal lover who is the founder of CBD Dog Health, as well as the Your Natural Dog Podcast and online store.  Angela also runs a rescue farm with geese, chickens, ducks, pigs and more!  
As a Pet Cannabis Expert and expert in holistic health for pets, I have so many questions for Angela.
I’ve been hearing about using CBD – for both pets and people – for the last several years. In fact, my dog Penny takes it for arthritis.  Some people swear that CBD has been a huge help for them or their dog. Some people think it’s snake oil.  I didn’t always know what to believe or how to find a trustworthy product. I’ve had questions. And Angela answers all of them!
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel confident about how to choose a high-quality CBD product to benefit your dog and understand why CBD is recommended for so many different health issues.
 
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode46

Does what we feed our dogs affect their behavior? with Tamara Tokash

I know that when I don’t feel good, I’m not always at my best. Some people – like my husband – even get “hangry” when they’re hungry, their blood sugar crashes and affects their mood.  And I’ve learned – usually the hard way – that when I eat junk food, I’ll have that “crash” afterwards when I’m definitely not at 100%.  But what about our dogs?
Tamara and I discuss what this looks like for our dogs and how what we feed our dogs affects their behavior.
Tamara joins us bringing her wealth of knowledge and  lifetime of experience about what it means to have a happy, healthy dog in mind, body and spirit.
Tamara shares her journey with us and how her career taken her from learning about training, obedience, behavior to canine nutrition, health and wellness.  I love the idea of looking at our dogs holistically in this way.
Tamara also shares the story of Sammy, her rescued laboratory beagle, who is memorialized in the book “Blessed,” the children’s book Tamara wrote in his honor.
 
Find Links, Show Notes & Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode45

Children, Trauma & the Healing Power of Dogs with Natalie Keegan

A lifelong animal lover, Natalie Keegan has created a life she loves by connecting her background in psychology with her passion for dogs.
After witnessing firsthand, the difference that the love of a dog made in her son’s life, Natalie decided to learn even more about dogs by becoming a dog trainer.
Seeing the power to connect her professional work with children with her dog training skills, Natalie founded the Kids-4-K9s organization and was awarded a prestigious Open Society Institute fellowship to launch her program in schools.  Kids-4-K9s has a mission to teach compassion in everyday interactions between people and companion animals.
If you have a high school-aged child in the Baltimore area, they can even learn from Natalie at the Kids-4-K9s Summer Camp at the Baltimore Humane Society.
In addition to Kids-4-K9s, Natalie  also runs her own dog training business, My Creative K9, and volunteers at local animal shelters in the Baltimore area.  Natalie & her husband also welcome children into their home through Maryland’s foster care system. 
Find Links, Show Notes & Lots of Awesome Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode44
Episode Sponsored By:
Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal

Laboratory Dogs Rescued: From Test Subjects to Beloved Companions

From leaving New Jersey to start a new life – and a holistic dog boutique –  in Montana to history, science and technology, Ellie and I cover a lot of ground in this episode.
Ellie’s life was forever changed when she was scrolling on social media one morning and saw a video that shook her to her core. This was a video showing laboratory testing on beagles.  A beagle owner herself, Ellie was horrified and decided she was going to do something about this.
Now the Dog Mom to two rescued laboratory beagles among the rest of her menagerie, Ellie now adds author to her resume. 
Ellie’s book, Laboratory Dogs Rescued: From Test Subjects to Beloved Companions, takes a look through the past, the present and the future of the use of animals in research. In the second half of the book, we hear from the organizations rescuing these dogs and many heart-warming stories from the adopters of beagles rescued from laboratories.
So what can we do about this?  A lot, actually!  Ellie shares many easy things that each of can do right from our phones to help.
While the topic of laboratory testing on animals may sound like a grim subject, this topic is discussed in a sensitive manner filled with fact-based information and tangible takeaways.
 
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode-43
 
Episode Sponsored By:
Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal

Do You Love Traveling? And Helping Animals? With Marta Negro of Help The Dog Fly

Marta Negro is one of the bravest and coolest people that I’ve ever met and I can’t wait for you to hear her story.
Leaving at the end of 2019 to embark a solo adventure around the world, Marta hitchhiked her way through Poland and worked as a tour guide in Russia before landing in Thailand to volunteer at an animal rescue helping Thai street dogs.  On her first day at the rescue, Marta fell in love with a little dog named Teaspa who really needed some TLC.  Marta knew she had to bring Teaspa home with her to Scotland and made a promise to Teaspa that she was now Marta’s dog.
Unfortunately, Marta happened to meet Teaspa in March of 2020. And there were some major things happening in the world.  Marta had to make the heart-breaking decision to leave Teaspa behind in Thailand temporarily.
While Marta spent months trying to figure out how to get Teaspa from Thailand to Europe, she discovered there was not one central clearinghouse for pet owner or travelers to coordinate.  So she decided to create it.  And Help The Dog Fly was born.
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:
https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode42
 
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