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Your dogged Rover Reporter is on the trail of news and information for dog lovers. This fast-paced, fun podcast looks at all aspects of loving and living with a dog. You’ll hear from experts about nutrition, training, outings, travel, grooming and more. And, we want to hear from you! You can send in your questions to MaryLouDavidson@gmail.com and we’ll be on the hunt for a reliable answer to help you and your pup.
Be Happy! Love A Dog!
Dogs communicate in many different ways, including body language, posture, ear position, and various vocalizations. Hear insights and experiences from Dr. Dobies, veterinarian and... The post The Language of Dogs with Dr. Jim Dobies appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Deanna Ashworth, a Certified Dog Trainer walks us through humane muzzle training. If you have a reactive dog – or... The post From Fear to Freedom: Humane Muzzle Training Explained appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dr. Jim Dobies joins the Rover Reporter with help for new puppy owners. Learn about vaccination schedules, pet proofing both your yard... The post New Puppy Checklist appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Accidents happen – how can you best prepare to care for your injured or sick pet?Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple... The post Your Pet First Aid Kit with Dr. Jim Dobies appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
We've all become somewhat accustomed to telehealth – a video appointment with our own doctors but did you know that... The post A Virtual Veterinarian? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Studies show that more than 60% of dogs in America are overweight! How did this happen? There's more than just the... The post My Dog is Chubby! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Author Jennifer S. Holland joins the Rover Reporter to share her experience of researching, and curating stories for Dog Smart – Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. Did you know that there are more than 1 billion dogs in the world? Startled yet? How about his – 85% of those dogs are free roaming. How […] The post Dog Smart with Jennifer S. Holland appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mindy Kauffman, co-founder of Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar in Sarasota Florida joins the Rover Reporter for a candid chat. Creating an indoor space where dogs and people can converge is not an easy feat. The idea first popped about 5 years ago and through careful research, study and blood, sweat and tears the property is […] The post The Making of a Dog Bar appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
We are talking with Dr. Jim Dobies of Urgent Vet today about Doggy Dementia. You'll hear about the causes, what to look for, and how to possibly delay the onset. Keeping your dog engaged and stimulated is one of the best ways to stave it off. Learn about games you can play with your pup and […] The post Doggy Dementia Explained appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Kathy Competus, a Dr. of Clinical Social Work, and Assistant Professor at NYU joins Mary Lou Davidson to discuss the mental health aspects of what is known as Noah's Syndrome. There are three unique types of this syndrome: Overwhelmed CaregiverRescuer/SaviorExploiter What happens to the person once discovered? How can we spot an animal hoarder in […] The post Animal Hoarding Unpacked with Dr. Kathy Competus appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Katherine Competus, a Dr. of Clinical Social Work, and Assistant Professor at New York University joins Mary Lou Davidson to discuss the mental health aspects of what is known as Noah’s Syndrome. There are three unique types of this syndrome: What happens to the person once discovered? How can we spot an animal hoarder in […]
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Dr. Jim Dobies joins the Rover Reporter to discuss how dogs perceive the world. Beyond their uncanny ability to decipher the world with their noses, dog’s also have unique abilities to sense movement, and did you know that their hearing is twice as good as humans? Join us for this insightful conversation about Dog Senses. Check out […]
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In today’s episode of The Rover Reporter, Dr. Erhard Vogel, founder of the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center discusses his profound love and respect for canines. Unlike humans, dogs appreciate the moment. Is it their keen sense of observation through smell and hearing or is it just that they are seriously more evolved than we […]
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This show explores Independence Day Pet safety tips from Dr. Jim Dobies Founder/Veterinarian at Urgent Vet.
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Whether they like it or not, dogs will be part of the festivities. Dr. Jim Dobies talks with the Rover Reporter about protecting your dog during the celebrations. Check out this episode to hear the top 5 Hazards and how you can avoid them – and what to do if you notice a problem with […]
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Whether you have rescued a dog this season, or a new puppy has entered your life, one of the very first things you will do is plan a visit to your veterinarian. Sometimes we are so excited to have our trusted vet, meet our new companion that we can forget some of the basics!
Today we talked with a seasoned companion animal Doc, Penny Clauss, DVM. Dr. Penny has been practicing traditional veterinary medicine for decades. To say that she's seen it all, would be speaking in Sotto Voce. She brings us some good-spirited advice and ideas for your visit with your fur family's doctor and staff.
Dr. Clauss is also a popular author a time-travel series. You can check out her books here.
https://www.amazon.com/Time-Stealers-Keepers-Chronicles/dp/1973452022
It's not often in the pet industry that you hear of a truly original idea. Cheryl Brady of VetCare Express - the animal ambulance did create a business that you probably have not heard of, an animal ambulance.
Ten years in, she's helped thousands of pets and their owners, live longer and suffer less. Here her story here!
Sandy Rogers, founder of Ace Dog Sports hops on mic with the Rover Reporter to help folks understand the basics of agility. Are you right for agility? Is your dog ready for agility?
Sandy shares her philosophy of the chemistry between dogs and owners. Beyond sit and stay, her idea is that communication must be a two way street. Your dog is your pupil and you are there to lead. To develop this level of give and take you can consider creating a system of “talking to each other” even in your own backyard. Play games and encourage, let your dog know if he’s off track. When you’ve mastered this rapport, try some other locations - like a park, and practice the same exercises and techniques!
Her approach to agility is three fold:
You are the teacher, handler and the competitor
It’s up to the human to find their level in each of these aspects of agility to provide an optimal learning environment for your dog.
You can read more about Sandy’s take on agility in CleanRun.com the online magazine for agility enthusiasts.
You’ll also find the details about Sandy’s online pre-agility training program, BAM.
Here you’ll learn the three essential skills which can can be kept quite basic or leveled up into sophisticated combinations of handling cues.
These three skills make up the acronym B.A.M:
Boomerang: Go away from me and come back to meAnchor: Stay put until further noticeM: Moving with engagement or stay with me
Check out Sandy's B.A.M. online learning program here.
Finally you’ll hear about Rasta, Sandy’s first agility dog with whom she discovered the sport and rose to championship level competition.
For pet owners in the Southeast, there may be a new kind of veterinary clinic coming soon to your town. Like Urgent Care for humans, UrgentVet.com offers a solution for non-life threatening situations.
Our Rover Reporter, Mary Lou Davidson, sat down for an informal chat with UrgentVet.com's founder, Dr. Jim Dobies. Dr. Dobies tells us about how the idea came about and some unique services that they have been able to provide.
Do you have questions about your dog or anything dog-related? Let us know and we'll do the research for you! Most likely we'll find an expert to answer your questions and offer some suggestions.
Remember to always be happy and love a dog!
*This episode focuses on a new Florida clinic - you can find out if there is a clinic near you ...at UrgentVet.com.
What should you feed your dog? We are delving into the pro's and con's of raw, dry or wet dog food. There are as many types of dog food as there are types of dogs! So how do we sort it out?
In this episode of The Rover Reporter, we talk to Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Nutritionist at DogPerfect.com to get some things straight.
How to read a dog food label.How much protein do dogs need?Do seniors had different nutritional requirements?
Check out this episode for almost everything you'll need to know!
Holistic, Alternative, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine ... so many options for pet healthcare.
How do you know the right treatment or modality for your pet? Join The Rover Reporter and Dr. Wendy Ying to hear about the differences between these practices, when you should consider an alternative or additional treatment for your dog or cat.
Sitting down with Kyle Baker a pet nutrition expert, we walk through the top 5 dog food myths to debunk some old wives tales and learn some new tricks.
Here's the transcript of our conversation:
Welcome to your Dogcast, where we feature news just for dog lovers. Here's your Rover reporter. Mary Lou Davidson
This podcast is brought to you by DogPerfect.com with three locations in Sarasota, Florida.
Mary Lou. Hello, and welcome to the podcast. Today, we're talking about one of the things your dog loves the most dog food! There's so much confusion and crosstalk about dog food. There are myths. There are old wives tales, and there are things that we just believe because we hear them. But today I wanted to take a minute and see if we can dispel some of those myths. So I've brought in an expert. It's Kyle Baker, he's the Senior Pet Food Nutritionist for DogPerfect. And he's joining us to set the record straight. Hey Kyle, thanks for joining us,
Kyle Baker (00:49): Hello Everyone.
Mary Lou (00:51):Number one on our list of dog food myths is:
Dogs need kibble for good dental health. What do you think Kyle?
Kyle Baker (00:59):
That was a myth started by a dog food company so they can sell more kibble, unlike human beings, , dogs have no amylase in their saliva. Amylase is the, is the enzyme that breaks down carbs and starches in, in our, in our mouth. Um, and dogs don't have that, , dogs, their whole, what they're trying to do is they're trying to get, , food down to their stomach. That's where all the digestion starts. So dogs have an elastic stomach, so they fill their stomach up and all the acid comes into the stomach. And that's where digestion begins. Sometimes if we eat kibble, when they crush a little kid, all those little, those little small pieces of kibble shards get in between the gods and teeth and that's actually what causes bad dental health. Um, so it's kind of the opposite. Kibble will cause more dental issues than actually helps.
Mary Lou (01:47):Wow. So it's not true. Dogs don't need kibble for dental health.
Kyle Baker (01:52):
No, all those extra sugars feed in the, in the bacteria that causes plaque and tartar in a mouth. So it's kind of counterintuitive, especially because dogs don't chew foods, they chew on bones and ES and sticks and things like that. That's what, that's what knocks the, , the plaque and tartar off the upper teeth, but just chewing on kibble itself. No, it, it, it more puts more plaque and tartar on than actually breaks it down itself.
Mary Lou (02:14):
Okay. Number two, Changing dogs' diets can be bad for digestion and can upset their stomachs.
Kyle Baker (02:22):
This is another one of the favorite myths by started by the dog food company. Because of course, once you get on a dog food, they want you to stay on that dog food forever. So they don't want you to think about changing back and forth. But if your dog doesn't have any major food intolerances or major digestive issues, it's better to give them more of an option. Just like us dogs will get bored if they eat the same thing every day. And there's all different types of micronutrients and amino acids that you get from different proteins, different fruits and vegetables out there. So having a variety and the dog's diet, we'll have them more rounded off the immune system, in the long run.
Mary Lou (02:56):
Gotcha. Okay. Number 3 And that's M E A L meal is bad. And I think that's something that confuses a lot of us. We see meal and we’think, Oh,
What every pet owner should know about animal communication. How to choose a practictioner to work with AND what your pet really wants you to know.even if you are a skeptic, it can still work.
Listen in to our talk with Shannon Spring, a certified animal communicator who has assisted law enforcement in crime resolution, has helped grieving pet owners and works with pets and animals all over the world.