Believe in Dog
Are you looking for deep dive conversations into topics like dog training & behavior issues, the best health & nutrition options for your dog or an honest look at rescues, shelters & the animal welfare world? Join Erin for candid discussions sharing wisdom that will help you navigate the challenges of pet parenthood, celebrate the amazing times and discover everything that Dog Moms & Dog Dads should know. Erin believes that dogs can be healers, teachers and inspirations in our lives. Say hi to your dog for me!
Episodes
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Episode 24. Animal Welfare Round Table: Mythbusters Edition
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Episode 24. Animal Welfare Round Table: Mythbusters Edition
On this episode, we’re welcoming back previous guests Annie Pruitt, Kaitlyn Thomas and Liz Weiner. Between the 4 of us, we have nearly 30 years combined experience in animal sheltering and community pet support.
Special thanks to Chuck Nunn, audio engineer for the Round Table - who also joins in the conversation when we put him on the spot.
On this Round Table, we’re confronting 4 myths that we see on social media and in our personal experience:
Myth #1: Heartless people dump animals at shelters.
Myth #2: If you can’t afford a pet, you shouldn’t have one.
Myth #3: Dogs with scars and injuries were used as “bait dogs.”
Myth #4: Pets end up at animal shelters because they were abused, have behavioral issues or are otherwise flawed in some way.
Annie, Kaitlyn, Liz & I talk through each of these statements and share the truths we’ve learned through our volunteer, work and life experiences.
Some of the topics we discuss:
How we used to believe some of these but our experiences changed our minds – and we’re thrilled that we used to be wrong;
How negative and judgmental comments on social media can create a dangerous situation for pets;
Why we need to change the conversation from focusing on our opinions about the problem to focusing on solutions;
Challenges faced by pet owners living at or below poverty level;
How we can’t jump to conclusions or make assumptions about what goes on in a family;
How imparting our own judgments on situations is the root cause of most conflicts and unhappiness;
The power of making human connections;
The importance of collaborating;
Being responsible with social media consumption; and
Compassion fatigue and burnout in the animal welfare community and the best way our panelists have found to reverse it.
Let's make Liz’s poem go viral! Share now!
https://medium.com/creatures/i-adopted-your-pet-today-a-poem-921b7dab43fc
Connect with Annie of Charm City Companions:
Website: http://www.charmcitycompanions.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmcitycompanions
Podcast Ep. 6: https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-6-annies-story-compassion-in-action/
Connect with Kaitlyn of Finding Knox:
Website: https://findingknox.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingKnox
Podcast Ep. 19: https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-19-kaitlyn-thomas-of-finding-knox/
Connect with Liz Weiner:
Liz's Writing: https://medium.com/creatures/liz-weiner/home
Podcast Ep. 7: https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-7-lizs-story-tovis-gift/
Podcast Ep. 17: https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-17-dog-mom-dog-dad-round-table-shy-fearful-dogs/
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Episode 23. Peter Ciancarelli of Allie's Canine Crew
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Episode 23. Peter Ciancarelli of Allie’s Canine Crew
Peter is a Dog Dad Extraordinaire! When Peter’s dog Allie was struggling with health issues, he had a difficult time getting the right answers for her – even a veterinary college’s animal hospital couldn’t help. So Peter then started seeking out holistic veterinary practitioners and began working Dr. Margo Roman – one of the pioneers of gut microbiome research in pets – who was able to help Allie begin to thrive. Peter created the Facebook Allie’s Canine Crew to share all that he was learning and doing to help Allie. Allie’s Canine Crew has grown to 5,000+ pet parents who are all trying to make the best health decisions for their dogs.
Warning: Poop talk ahead!
Peter & I discuss:
His childhood experiences with dogs and how Allie came to be “his” dog;
How Peter started dog (and people) training as he helped Allie with behavioral issues;
Some of the hard times Allie has gotten Peter through;
Allie’s health issues and all the places he tried to get help for her;
How Peter found Dr. Margo Roman;
Fecal Microbiome Transplants and Microbiome Restorative Therapy for dogs;
Factors that can negatively impact your dog’s gut microbiome;
The most important change you can make to help your dog’s gut microbiome;
How to build your pet’s wellness team;
Allie’s current health challenges; and
Giving ourselves permission to look “outside the box” and find a vet or practitioner with more tools in the toolbox to help our dogs
Links Discussed:
Join Allie’s Canine Crew on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/724785157871642
Dr. Margo Romanhttp://www.mashvet.com/dr-margo-roman.html
Dr. Roman’s Microbiome Restorative Therapyhttps://microbiomerestorativetherapy.com/
Read more from Dr. Romanhttps://ivcjournal.com/author/margoroman/
What is Ozone Therapy for our pets?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsdNHLFCASw
Find a vet who uses Ozone Therapyhttp://www.o3vets.com/vets/
Find a Holistic Veterinarianhttps://www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/
Test your dog’s gut microbiome with Animal Biome (Join their email list for discounts!)https://www.animalbiome.com/
MiDog Pet Microbiome Testing (for your vet)https://www.midogtest.com/
Ion Biome Gut Health Supplement for Petshttps://ionbiome.com/products/ion-gut-health-pets
Canine Healthy Soil Projecthttps://caninehealthysoil.com/
Plechner’s Syndromehttp://drplechner.com/what-is-plechners-syndrome/
Dr. Karen Beckerhttps://drkarenbecker.com/
Rodney Habibhttps://www.planetpaws.ca/
Rita Hogan, Canine Herbalisthttps://www.canineherbalist.com/
Andrea Ring, DCH, Homeopathhttps://www.andrearing.ca/
Julie Anne Lee, DCH, of Adored Beast Apothecaryhttps://adoredbeast.com/
Let's Connect – I’ll be sharing photos of Peter and Allie at:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Episode 22. Jasmine & Marc from Round of A-Paws Pet Rescue
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Episode 22. Jasmine & Marc of Round of A-Paws Pet Rescue
From the Round of A-Paws Pet Rescue in Baltimore, Maryland, I’m excited for you to meet Jasmine, the founder and President, and Marc, the Vice-President.
While Baltimore has its share of problems, our animal welfare community is a huge bright spot. My experiences volunteering with B-More Dog have introduced me to an amazing community of people including Jasmine & Marc.
Jasmine, Marc & I discuss:
Their childhood experiences with animals;
How their careers and volunteer work led them to animals;
Why it’s important for the environment that you pick up your dog’s poop;
Mental and emotional health in the animal welfare community;
Mental and emotional health in the veterinary community;
Working in a vet office during COVID-19;
Behind-the-scenes of starting a rescue organization;
What it’s like being a foster parent for an animal in rescue;
Jasmine’s & Marc’s long-term goals for the organization;
Providing information and resources to pet owners living in poverty;
That people from all walks of life love their animals and benefit from having pets;
Round of A-Paws kick-off fundraising event on Saturday, July 17
Links discussed:
For info volunteering, fostering and donating to Round of A-Paws Pet Rescue:
https://roundofapawspetrescue.com/
To get tickets to the July 17 fundraising event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/round-of-a-paws-pet-rescue-presents-summer-kick-off-pawty-tickets-144696161113
Follow Round of A-Paws on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoundOfAPawsRescue
and Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/roundofapawsrescue/
Let's Connect – I’ll be sharing photos of Jasmine, Marc and Round of A-Paws at:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Episode 21. The Adventures of Paddington & Zurich with Carla & Wayne Greenside.
There’s nothing I love more than an unlikely animal friendship. So when Carla reached out to me to share the story of Paddington (the horse) and Zurch (the Swiss Mountain Dog), I was immediately smitten.
Paddington & Zurich spent 10 years together as best friends – doing everything from romping in the snow to grazing on grass in the sunshine to sharing some bran mash.
Carla, Wayne & I discuss:
Their childhood experiences with animals;
How Carla & Wayne met;
The “gotcha” stories of Paddington and Zurich;
How this unlikely friendship started and some of the adventures they shared together;
The unexpected health journeys we take with our animals;
Making quality-of-life decisions for our animals;
Moving through grief and opening our hearts & homes to a new animal; and
How Carla & Wayne want to honor the memories of Zurich & Paddington with a children’s book.
Links Discussed:
Follow Carla, Wayne & Quinn – as well as find photos of Zurich & Paddington: https://www.instagram.com/quinnzurichpaddington/
Morgan Horses: https://www.morganhorse.com/
Let's Connect – I’ll be sharing photos of Zurich & Paddington at:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcast
Support this podcast:
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or leave a rating or review.
Email me: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Episode 20. Shy & Fearful Dogs: Brittany’s Story with Maria Montgomery, Trainer.
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Episode 20. Shy & Fearful Dogs: Brittany’s Story with Maria Montgomery, Trainer.
After hearing the Shy & Fearful Dog Roundtable (Episode 17), Brittany Roger reached out to me with her own story. While Brittany was a lifelong animal lover, it wasn’t until she & her husband adopted Sam, an elderly obese chihuahua, that they learned exactly how much they didn’t know about dog behavior . . . after a trip to the emergency room.
A few years later, after starting her new job at the Maryland SPCA as a Digital Specialist, Brittany fell in love with another chihuahua, Carmelo, who she hoped would have all the good traits of her first dog, with none of the more challenging traits. Carmelo, however, had different plans in mind.
When the COVID-19 quarantine hit last year, Maryland SPCA’s Lead Trainer & Behaviorist, Maria Montgomery, was working to move the shelter’s training classes online and with Brittany’s help, was able to do just that. Brittany meanwhile was tasked with editing hours of dog training videos and was learning by osmosis exactly what she needed to help Carmelo become comfortable in his new family at his own pace.
Brittany, Maria & I discuss:
Brittany’s childhood critters;
How Maria, a reluctant puppy owner, accidentally fell into dog training and how it changed her life;
How Sam & Carmelo joined Brittany’s family and the challenges that each dog brought;
Learning how to “handle” a dog that’s sensitive to being touched;
Dealing with the “fantasy” of what we want our dogs to be versus accepting the reality of who our dogs truly are and what they need from us;
How Brittany started learning how to help Carmelo during COVID-19 through the Maryland SPCA’s online training videos and consultations;
How sometimes our dog’s challenges mirror the same challenges we experience as people – and learning to have compassion for our dogs and ourselves;
Why your dog’s growling is a good thing!;
Knowing when and how to push your dog – the right way to challenge your dog to expand their comfort zone through creating games and finding your dog’s joy;
The importance of training dogs – especially fearful dogs – in short bursts and how to include new skills into your lifestyle;
Why we should spend more time watching our dogs;
How the Maryland SPCA was able to pivot their dog training classes online during COVID-19;
The benefits of online training classes for shy and fearful dogs;
Tips for finding the right dog trainer for you and your dog; and
How you’re training your dog whether you know it or not.
Links Discussed:
Maryland SPCA:
https://www.mdspca.org/
Maryland SPCA’s Online Training Classes – For any dog owner:
https://www.mdspca.org/education/training/
Episode 1, Erin’s Story as a Reluctant Dog Owner
https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/erins-story-i-love-lucy/
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Episode 19. Kaitlyn Thomas of Finding Knox.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Episode 19. Kaitlyn Thomas of Finding Knox.
Coming home from work one day to find that your dog isn’t there is pretty much the worst nightmare of any dog owner. When this happened to Kaitlyn, her plea to get her dog, Knox, back went viral. And Kaitlyn found a way to keep the momentum of her sudden unexpected platform going and turned it into the Finding Knox organization.
Finding Knox’s free microchip program has become a valued partner of the B-More Dog Wellness Clinics – the organization I volunteer with – since 2017. Finding Knox has provided nearly 1,000 free microchips to Baltimore residents and are now expanding their programs to provide even more services to Baltimore’s pet owners in need.
Kaitlyn & I discuss:
Her childhood experience with pets;
How Knox came into Kaitlyn’s life;
The event that led to Knox disappearing;
How Knox was recovered;
How Kaitlyn was inspired to turn a negative event into a positive force for good and created the Finding Knox organization;
About Finding Knox’s work in the community and Kaitlyn’s inspirations for expanding beyond her initial mission;
Supporting Baltimore’s pet owners during COVID-19;
Community fostering and informal rescue in Baltimore’s neighborhoods;
The power of animal welfare conferences and collaborations;
What it’s like to work in an animal shelter; and
Kaitlyn & Knox’s humane education experiences.
Finding Knox online:
Website: https://findingknox.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingKnox
Links Discussed:
Maryland SPCA: https://www.mdspca.org/
Charm City Pet Connect: https://www.ccpetconnect.com/
Jasmine’s House: https://jasmineshouse.org/
Project Mickey: http://projectmickey.org/
HSUS Expo: https://humanepro.org/expo
HSUS Pets for Life Program:https://www.humanesociety.org/issues/keeping-pets-life
Annie Pruitt of Charm City Companions featured on Episode 6:https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-6-annies-story-compassion-in-action/
Michelle Serocki of Pit Bull Advocates of America featured on Episode 15:https://believeindog.podbean.com/e/episode-15-michelle-serocki-pit-bull-advocates-of-america/
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Episode 18. Kimberly Gauthier of Keep the Tail Wagging.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Episode 18. Kimberly Gauthier of Keep the Tail Wagging.
Kim is one of my favorite Dog Moms to follow online. Kim adopted littermates in 2011 and started blogging about her life as a dog mom. When her dog, Rodrigo, started experiencing health issues, Kim discovered the raw feeding model for dogs. When she changed Rodrigo’s diet to raw feeding, all of his health issues cleared up. For years, Kim has been known online for blogging about dog health and nutrition but Kim is expanding her focus to include more dog mom lifestyle topics from trimming your dog’s nails to building the ultimate backyard for your dog.
I’m thrilled to have Kim as a guest and to share her story with you. I first discovered Kim around 2014-2015 when my old gals, Lucy & Kahlua, were going through their health issues. By 2017, I was an avid fan of Kim, looking forward to her blog posts and videos.
Kim & I discuss:
Her childhood experience with dogs, including Jackson Joel Stripe Morris Barnes;
How Kim came to adopt a pair of littermates when she decided to bring dogs into her family as an adult;
How a dare led Kim to start her blog, Keep the Tail Wagging;
How blogging about Rodrigo’s health issues led Kim to discovery raw feeding – even though she didn’t want to blog about his diet at first;
How making healthy choices for her dogs has also led Kim to make healthier choices for herself, as well;
The power of dogs to unite people of differing backgrounds and differing opinions and how Kim ended up climbing under a giant truck to help a stranger find his teacup yorkie;
Having hope when your dog receives a cancer diagnosis and Kim’s journey this year when her dog Sydney was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma; and
Some of the life lessons Kim has learned from her dogs.
Find Kim Online:
Website: https://keepthetailwagging.com/welcome/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepthetailwagging_kimg/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gauthierkimberly
Some of my favorite links from Kim – including learning about raw feeding for dogs:
Podcasts for Crazy Dog Moms
https://keepthetailwagging.com/podcasts-that-are-perfect-for-crazy-dog-moms/
Kim’s Books on Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/Kimberly-Gauthier/e/B00CDOJRYQ?
Kim & Dr. Laurie Coger’s video discussing Fears, Myths and Misconceptions Held by Traditional Vets about Raw Feeding
https://www.facebook.com/179269222170227/videos/833165604096137
Kim’s Intro to Raw Feeding
https://keepthetailwagging.com/an-introduction-to-raw-feeding-for-dogs/
Kim’s Raw Feeding Resources:
https://keepthetailwagging.com/my-top-raw-feeding-resources/
Other Links:
Littermate syndrome:
https://thebark.com/content/dont-take-two-littermates
That ASPCA commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO9d2PpP7tQ
Susan Thixton & The Truth About Pet Food: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/
2007 Pet Food Recall:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_pet_food_recalls
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Episode 17. Dog Mom & Dog Dad Round Table: Shy & Fearful Dogs.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Episode 17. Dog Mom & Dog Dad Round Table: Shy & Fearful Dogs.
We’re trying something different this week! On this episode, we’re welcoming back previous guests, Mindy FitzGerald from Episode 2 and Liz Weiner from Episode 7. We’re also welcoming my husband, Tim, to the podcast for the first time.
Today we’re having a round table discussion about pet parents living with shy and fearful dogs.
We’re all at different places on our journeys with our pups:
Tim & I adopted our dog, Neno, in 2016 and he is the most fearful dog that we’ve encountered. After our previous pit bull ambassador dogs, we’ve had to adjust our expectations for Neno.
On Episode 7, Liz told us about adopting the fearful Millie and their journey together. Liz has now added more dogs to her household and shares how this has affected Millie. Liz also shares the perspective she’s learned from working at an animal shelter.
2 weeks prior to the recording of this episode, Mindy adopted a 1-year-old working dog from a farm. This pup had never been on a leash, in a car or spent time in a house before coming home with Mindy. Mindy also shares her experience with adopting a dog during COVID-19.
Some of the experiences we discuss:
How difficult it is to see your dog be scared;
Learning our dogs' limits and respecting their boundaries;
Questioning ourselves and our judgment;
The emotional toll having a fearful dog can take on pet parents and being honest about own limitations;
Seeing our dogs for who they are and adjusting our own expectations;
The different ways we’ve bonded with and gained the trust of our shy & fearful dogs;
Celebrating our dogs’ small victories;
Stepping out of our comfort zone as pet parents to advocate for our dogs; and
The rewards of taking on a shy & fearful dog.
At the end of the episode, I’ll give quick updates from Liz and Mindy about their pups. We also remember 5 years since Tim & I lost our gal, Lucy, who is memorialized in the Believe in Dog Podcast logo.
Links Discussed & Favorite Resources:
Facebook Group: Shy & Fearful Dogs – The eXtraordinary Dog Community
Website: https://shyandfearfuldogs.com/blog/
Links from Dr. Zazie Todd's (Episode 9) Companion Animal Psychology:
8 Tips to Help Fearful Dogs and De-sensitization and Counter Conditioning
Find Liz online:
Website: www.pettherapynotes.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pettherapynotesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettherapynotes/
Find Mindy online:
Website: www.hunterandharvest.comEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hunterandharvest1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterandharvest/
Would you like to be part of a Dog Mom & Dog Dad Round Table?
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Episode 16. Shannon Glenn, Executive Director of My Pit Bull is Family
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Episode 16. Shannon Glenn, Executive Director of My Pit Bull is Family
I don’t know about where you live, but I see stickers for My Pit Bull is Family all over Baltimore and throughout Maryland. This organization was so supportive when Maryland’s pit bull advocates were working to get a breed specific law changed from 2012 – 2014 and I still these stickers daily.
My Pit Bull is Family has become a national animal welfare leader on the issues of breed discriminatory housing and insurance practices as well as a leader in programs keeping pets & their families together. Shannon has a unique combination of expertise and experience in these areas from both her professional and volunteer activities.
Based in Minneapolis, My Pit Bull is Family has been affected by the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd earlier this year.
Shannon & I discuss:
Her childhood pets and how Shannon started volunteering in the animal welfare world;
The “why” behind discrimination against pit bull owners;
How My Pit Bull is Family has been responsive to the needs of their community during the civil unrest in their city of Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd;
Challenging “old school” animal welfare beliefs that “people shouldn’t have pets unless they can afford them” or “I’d live in my car before giving up my pet”;
The rise of more proactive programs in the animal welfare world that help keep families with their pets;
How My Pit Bull is Family is creating inclusive programs to help people and pets without barriers to access and what that means during COVID;
Breed discrimination and restrictions in housing and insurance;
All dogs are individuals and bringing back the saying: Don’t judge a book by its cover
Find My Pit Bull is Family online:
Website: https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPitBullisFamily/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypitbullisfamily/
North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center:
https://www.facebook.com/North-Minneapolis-Pet-Resource-Center-100298391502139/
My Recommendations:
Movie: Gridlock’d
https://smile.amazon.com/Gridlockd-Tim-Roth/dp/B00007ELEN/
Podcast: Best Friends Animal Society Podcast – Episode 31
https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-podcast/best-friends-podcast-ep-31
Book: Scarcity by authors Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir
https://smile.amazon.com/Scarcity-Science-Having-Defines-Lives/dp/125005611X/
Links Discussed:
My Pit Bull is Family’s national database of pet friendly housing
https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/housing/
Visual Breed Identification – Literature Review:
https://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/visual-breed-identification-literature-review
Study: Comparison of Visual and DNA Breed Identification of Dogs and Inter-Observer Reliability
http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.sociology.20130302.02.html
Study: “Pit Bulls” misidentified in animal shelters:
https://www.maddiesfund.org/incorrect-breed-identification.htm
Animal Farm Foundation
https://animalfarmfoundation.org/shelter-rescues/removing-breed-labels/
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Episode 15. Michelle Serocki & Pit Bull Advocates of America
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
We’re back from summer break.
I’m celebrating 5 years with my dog Penny and the good news that most of her hearing has returned.
Our first repeat guest.
Michelle Serocki from Episode 3 is back today to tell us about the birth of Pit Bull Advocates of America.
Michelle and I discuss:
The origin story of Pit Bull Advocates of America and how Michelle saw a need and changed her mission from a local to national focus;
New national campaigns that the organization is running;
Old school vs. modern pit bull advocacy;
Why messaging matters in pit bull advocacy and how we can have a united message;
What Michelle has learned from the anti-pit bull movement;
Michelle’s #1 tip for talking to someone who’s afraid of pit bulls; and
Michelle’s biggest animal welfare hero.
Pit Bull Advocates of America, The Podcast.
Michelle announces the launch of her new podcast and I give a review of the first episode.
Find Pit Bull Advocates of America:
The Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pit-bull-advocates-of-america-the-podcast/id1529131313
Website:
https://pitbulladvocates.org/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pbaoa/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pitbulladvocatesofamerica/
Links Discussed:
Pit Bull Advocates of America Podcast Launch Party on Facebook Live, Tuesday September 1
https://www.facebook.com/events/1242893046041946/
Humane Society of the United States – Animal Care Expo
https://www.animalsheltering.org/expo
The Jane Goodall Institute
https://www.janegoodall.org/
Let's Connect:
Facebook: @believeindogpodcastInstagram: @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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Not Your Average Dog Mom Friend
I believe a dog can be a healer, a teacher and an inspiration. Topics can range from cutting edge veterinary research, to the grief of missing a dog that was an important part of our lives to the impact of poverty on pet ownership.
Join us as we explore all the ways that the love of our dogs can touch our lives.