Food and Environmental Allergies

Renee and Karen talk to Dr. Arthur Young, a homeopathic veterinarian about what causes allergies and what owners can do to help their dogs who have them. Click here to play or download podcast

Fear in dogs and methods to help reduce that emotion.

Renee and Karen talk about why dogs become fearful. They discuss fear periods that are part of the normal development of all canines. Click here to play or download podcast

Dogs that are spoiled rotten

Renee & Karen discuss how dogs can get spoiled so badly that owners don’t know how to live with them anymore. Listen to how we humans actually wind up causing pushy, obnoxious and demanding behaviors to happen with our beloved companion dogs. Click here to play or download podcast

Choosing Training Methods That Work Best for You

Phil Guida, New Jersey dog trainer who owns Canine Dimensions (www.caninedimensions.com), talks to Karen and Renee about his “natural, balanced” system of dog training. The three trainers discuss the differences between positive, reward-based training and methods which employ the use of corrections and rewards. It’s rare for trainers to discuss and debate methodology without it […]

Musical CD’s to calm the anxious dog

Renee and Karen interview Lisa Spector, co-founder of “Through a Dog’s Ear,” a series of classical music arrangements specifically arranged to calm dogs with thunder and noise phobias, separation distress and car anxiety, including motion sickness! Listen to this great interview. Also, hear a sampling of the musical arrangements that can help calm your own canine […]

Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America’s Canine Heroes,” by Maria Goodavage

Author, Maria Goodavage discusses her book. She has opened up a whole new world for dog lovers in her intrepidly reported, richly illustrated, heartwarming account of the dogs who play an increasingly vital role in our military efforts. Her book describes the training that the dogs undergo and the extraordinary bond between military dogs and […]

Dogs who are Afraid to Ride in Cars

Karen & Renee discuss various methods to help dogs get over their fear of riding in the car. Did you know that dogs can feel a lot calmer if they are facing to the back of the car rather than sitting facing forward? They also discussed the reasons why dogs can develop carsickness. Later in […]

Retired Racing Greyhounds

Renee and Karen talk to Michael McCann, President of The Greyhound Project. April is “National Greyhound Adoption Month.” Michael told our listeners about what it’s like to live with these wonderful and oftentimes shy dogs.  He describes them as “couch potatoes” and excellent dogs for older people to adopt.  If you are a low-energy type […]

Foster Pet Program for our Military Service Members

Karen & Renee interview Buzz Miller who founded his non-profit organization, PACT for Animals. This is a fantastic program offered to our military service members who are deployed and have no place to put their beloved pets.  PACT offers foster care for service men and women until they return home.  PACT is in great need […]

Help Your Dog to Feel Calm and Relaxed

Renee and Karen talk about dogs that are overly excitable, are hyper and lack self-control. They discuss why so many of our dogs behave like they’re crazy and out of control. They give listeners some ideas on how to help their dogs feel more relaxed. Click here to play or download podcast