How 2 Dog

What does it mean to be an ethical breeder? What are the dangers of puppy mills? Let’s talk dog breeders with guests, Jeanette Forrey and Barbara Cartwright.

In this episode, we discuss the origins, signs and treatment of one of the most widespread health issues for dogs: Worms! With guests, Dr. Michael McLenahan and Dr. Araceli Lucio-Forster.

We all know dogs love to play, but is it good for your doggo to head to the dog park for zoomies? Everything about dogs and play in this episode with Robert Haussman and Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam.

How can we ensure we're doing our best for the mouth of our dogs? Find out with guests Dr. Jane Pegg and Dr. Danny DeRose

Professional dog groomers are on the front lines of caring for your furry family members. Whether you're dealing with gum on their paws or getting ready to take the Westminster Kennel Club by storm, you need an amazing groomer in your corner!

Barks, growls, whimpers, tail wags, licks and looks; is a dog’s behaviour a manifestation of their emotions that we can decode, or will we always have a communication divide between them and humans?

We've all heard that dogs have amazing senses. But what do we really know about how our doggos perceive the world? Sherri has a fantastic conversation with Dr. Peter' Skip' Scheifele, executive director of FETCHLAB, about all things related to hearing and dogs. Can they hear better than we do? Are dog whistles a real thing? And is there anything we can do to prevent or treat hearing loss in dogs? Peter would know–he's currently developing the world's first hearing aid designed specifically for dogs. There's so much for dogs to hear, and so much to hear about dogs.

Over the past year, puppy ownership has been on the rise. It's a perfect time for Sherri and her guests to cover the fundamentals of bringing a puppy home. Sherri talks with Sydney Bleicher, director of training at Ultimate Puppy, about puppy basics and with esteemed dog trainer Brian Kilcommons about puppy behaviour and crate training. This is your Puppy 101.

Adopting a mutt? Purchasing a purebred? What do prospective owners really need to consider when it comes to choosing the right breed of dog for their family? Dog expert Sherri Davis discusses all these topics and more, first interviewing Dani Dies, the Intake and Adoption Manager at the Toronto dog rescue, Coveted Canines. Later in the episode, Sherri sits down with her very own veterinarian of over 20 years, Dr. Matt Croskery, to chat about things to consider when deciding on the right breed and breeder for you.

Do you think your pooch could be on a TV show? Do you have what it takes to be a wrangler yourself? Dog expert Sherri Davis gives an insider look at what it’s really like to train Diesel (aka Rex on the hit series Hudson & Rex). We also hear from Victoria Manson who has worked with Sherri for 10 years training and wrangling dogs. These two experts in their field explain that there’s more than meets the eye when getting a dog ready for the bright lights of stardom.

A hike in the deep woods or a city trail sounds like a wonderful way to spend a day with your dog, but could this idyllic pastime prove to be dangerous? What should dog owners know when encountering wildlife? Dog expert Sherri Davis speaks to Yukon Territory resident Heidi Warren, whose dog was attacked by a Lynx. Sherri also interviews Vanessa Isnardy, a Provincial Coordinator at WildSafe BC, to get a better understanding of how you and your dog can stay safe when out for a walk.

It’s a fact of life that our pets will get old – but is there a way to help prevent and ease pain as our dogs go grey? Dog expert Sherri Davis talks to palliative veterinarian Dr. Faith Banks who specializes in end-of-life care for pets. Later we hear from holistic veterinarian Dr. Katherine Kramer who gives Sherri more information about alternative medicine, like CBD for dogs.