Keeping dogs cool during the summer

Karen Fazio offers many ideas on how to keep your dogs feeling cool and comfy during the hot weather months using the latest products available. Click here to play or download podcast

Have you ever suffered from “my other dog was so much better” syndrome?

Renee and Karen discuss what causes this human syndrome where they compare a new dog to their “heart dog” that they lost. Humans tend to expect the new dog to be just as wonderful and “perfect,” and often wind up feeling very disappointed and resentful. The trainers talk about ways to prevent this from happening, […]

The Animal Orphanage Shelter in Voorhees, NJ

Renee talks to Bruce Compton, the President of the Board of Directors of the Animal Orphanage. Bruce talks about the shelter and how it’s run. They also discuss the controversial issue of bringing dogs up from down south to our local shelters and why this is being done. Listeners learn about a few great dogs […]

Discussion about Bella, a fearful, reactive dog who is improving by eating Royal Canin’s food, “CALM.”

Dr. Sally Foote, veterinary behaviorist from Tuscola, Ill. Talks to Renee and Karen about how she’s rehabilitating her dog Bella, who is very reactive to seeing men and other dogs. She also discusses how Royal Canin’s food, “CALM” is helping to keep her dog much calmer during this process. If you want to read Dr. […]

Fresh Pet Natural Pet Foods

Karen and Renee talk to the owner of Fresh Pet dog foods, Richard Thompson. Mr. Thompson talks about the high quality of his foods and that there are no preservatives contained in any of his varieties. The foods need to be refrigerated, so they are found in the refrigerators in supermarkets all over the New […]

Purr ‘n’ Pooch Foundation for Animals

Betsy Palazzo, president of Purr ‘n’ Pooch Foundation talks about a gala being held on August 9th.  This gala is to honor a police dog named Jordan who took a bullet for her partner. Click here to play or download podcast

Viand brand of dog food

Karen Interviews Scott Pollak about his own line of dog food, Viand, which helps prevent food allergies with dogs. Click here to play or download podcast

Some people say, “A dog is just a dog.” WRONG!

Renee discusses the many wonderful services dogs offer us. She talks about military working dogs, service and therapy dogs, police and search & rescue dogs, as well as dogs that can sniff out cancer and seizures.  She also offers several ideas of useful and stimulating jobs in which to involve your own pet dog. Dogs […]

Using Punishment on Dogs

Dr. Ian Dunbar, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, visits the Doghouse this morning.  Dr. Dunbar discusses the proper way to “punish” dogs without causing any physical or emotional harm. Click here to play or download podcast

Animal Planet’s 2012 Program, “It’s Me or the Dog,” with Victoria Stillwell

Victoria Stillwell talks about some of the cases she will show us during her show. Karen, Renee and Victoria banter back and forth about their own experiences and the challenges these dog trainers face when working with the humans who live with problem dogs. Click here to play or download podcast