Good Dog: Recent Episodes
Joanne Greene
The Good Dog podcast features entertaining and informative interviews with dog experts on topics ranging from behavior and training to traveling with dogs, grooming, and nutrition. Like you, the host Joanne Greene, is a "dog fanatic" who is drawn to their motivation to please, their short term memories when it comes to anything negative, their simplicity, curiosity, optimism, and playfulness. "Feed me. Take me for walks. Love me." We're drawn to Joanne's warmth, sense of humor, and her professional experience as a radio talk show host.
Our grief upon losing a beloved pet dog is intense because our love, our bond is so strong. In this episode of the "Good Dog" Podcast, Dr. Betty Carmack, Professor of Nursing at USF School of Nursing and author of "Grieving the Death of a Pet" discusses the nature of this loss and how important it is to take the time to grieve. She describes how people memorialize their companion animals and offers ideas for meaningful rituals. What to say or how to help a friend cope with such loss is covered, as is and how to help children before and after losing their pet.
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Many of us agree that it's responsible to end our dogs' lives to save them from pain when there's no hope of recovery. But rarely does the decision to euthanize one's pet come easily. In this week's episode of "Good Dog", Joanne speaks with her veterinarian, Dr. Gary Jones, who compassionately ended Farfel's life, the dog in whose memory "Good Dog" is dedicated. Hear about the decision to euthanize, how it's changed over the years, and what it means to vets.
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Years ago, Dobermans were the dogs to be feared. Then it was the Rotweiller. Today, pit bulls are in the proverbial dog house with advocates touting the sweetness of the breed and adversaries saying they have no place in our communities. Listen to experts on both sides of the fence discuss the breed and recent moves to legislate against pit bulls. Guests on this episode of the "Good Dog" Podcast include Mary Harwelik of The Real Pit Bull.com, Marcy Setter of Pit Bull Rescue, and Oklahoma State Representative Paul Wesselhoft who, for many years, has been trying to make his constituency safe from pit bulls.
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Last winter, thousands of dogs and cats became ill with kidney disease after eating tainted pet food. Some pet owners continue to question the safety of commercial brands and wonder if they should be cooking their dog's food at home. On this episode of "Good Dog", we hear from Dr. Sean Delaney, VP of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and Dr. Robert Poppenga, a professor of veterinary toxicology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on what's safe to feed our pets, what's in commercial pet food, and how this recent contamination has probably made the industry more vigilent than ever before.
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The status of dogs continues to rise in American society and hotels, restaurants, retailers, and municipalities are all responding loud and clear! Many of us want to take our pups along when we travel and in this episode of Good Dog, Maria Goodavage, author of The Dog Lover's Companion to California, (and separate editions for the Bay Area and LA) offers tips and suggestions for great vacations with four legged friends. Hear why Carmel, Mendocino, San Diego, and San Francisco are all great places to travel with dogs.
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The World's Ugliest Dog is not only a site to behold; he's also a Good Will Ambassador for homeless & special needs animals. His owner, Karen Quigley, and other ugly dog parents share their stories on this episode of Good Dog.
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The U.S. legal system has tended to view dogs as property, not as sentient (or feeling) beings. Attorney Carolyn Matlock is among those trying to change that. As managing editor of Animal Legal Report Services and author of "We've Got Feelings Too", Carolyn monitors and reports on court cases involving dogs. Hear about the gradual changes taking place in this field and win a personalized, autographed copy of Matlock's book on this episode of Good Dog.
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Learn why dogs love their walks and how to best handle their annoying behaviors with Dog Trainer extraordinaire, Trish King. In this episode of GOOD DOG, Trish focuses on what happens in dog training classes and why they are great "dates" for you and your dog!
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City dog owners have very different needs than those who live in suburban and rural areas. How, for instance, does a city dog know that the lobby of the apartment building isn't "outside"? As editor of UrbanHound.com, Laura Cavaluzzo addresses these concerns and provides city-specific information on dog runs, dog parks, pet-friendly getaways and more.
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Roselle was Michael Hingson's 5th guide dog; now retired, she can comfortably rest on her laurels. Michael and his canine companion were on the 73rd floor of the World Trade Center when the first plane hit on 9-11 and, together, they made their way to safety thanks to teamwork and trust. Hear Michael's incredible story and the lessons that apply to all of our lives on "Good Dog".
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Not all animal shelters are the same. In this episode of GOOD DOG, Trish King explains the differences between SPCAs, Humane Societies, and the proverbial dog catcher and touches on aggression in dogs.
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By 8 weeks, according to Dr. Ian Dunbar, a puppy should be socialized, house trained, chew toy trained, and be able to come, sit and roll over. Choosing the right breed for your family is critical and the most honest people to ask are new puppy owners. This episode of GOOD DOG features great tips on training puppies. Listen for your chance to win a free copy of "Before and After Getting Your Puppy"!
DogStarDaily.com
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Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of biology at the University of Colorado-Boulder and cofounder, with Jane Goodall, of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In his book, "The Emotional Lives of Animals" and on this GoodDog podcast, Marc shares stories about the love, compassion, grief, embarrassment, anger and empathy that dogs experience from his years of scientific research.
http://literati.net/Bekoff/
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Never underestimate the canine sense of smell and what dogs can be trained to accomplish. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, we'll hear about dogs who are successfully trained to alert their diabetic masters when the person's glucose is approaching the danger level. Turns out that humans emit a particular odor when their levels drop which dogs can detect. Dogs4Diabetics is a California-based nonprofit organization that is training and placing these dogs with diabetics. The stories that Program Director Carol Edwards shares are amazing!
www.dogs4diabetics.com
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Since 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind has been enhancing mobility for qualified individuals by providing partnerships with trained dogs. In this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast, Joanne speaks with Anne Workman of Canine Community Programs about the different breeds they train, the pros and cons of having a guide dog, and how their program works, from conception through training and placement. Guide Dogs is entirely funded by private donation and there are no costs to the person receiving a guide dog. Volunteers are key to the success of this program and you’ll hear about the numerous ways to become involved – from helping to socialize puppies to housing breeders.
www.guidedogs.com
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Dogs don’t naturally behave the way we want them to behave; they must learn to adjust to a human environment. Dr. Ian Dunbar explains why threats and bribes don’t work with dogs and why it’s most important for dog owners to be clear on the difference between good and bad behavior. This episode includes tips on ensuring that your dog is friendly to people and knows where and when to pee and poop.
DogStarDaily.com
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Trish King, author of “Parenting Your Dog” discusses puppy behavior and how we can deal with it. If you have a question that you’d like answered about your dog, please write to GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice. Trish King, CPDT and author of “Parenting Your Dog” joins host Joanne Greene once again to discuss puppy […]
Trish King, CPDT and author of "Parenting Your Dog" joins host Joanne Greene for the inaugural Good Dog podcast. Topics discussed cover study of dog behavior, family dogs, walking, sniffing, naps, how behavior is dictated by breed and more.
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