Your Family Dog Podcast

We've all experienced the sudden panic that comes with realizing our dog ate something they weren't supposed to- chocolate, raisins, Aunt Gertrude's blood pressure medication. And with that panic comes a flood of questions- how much did he eat? How long ago? Should I try to make him vomit? Do I call the vet first or just go right to emergency care? What if I do something wrong and make it worse? Dr. Mat Glassman wants to help alleviate some of that panic by providing pet owners with veterinary-approved home remedies that they can use quickly and easily in an emergency situation. First up is ReadyRescue, an activated carbon solution designed to bind to ingested toxins and remove them quickly and safely from the body. Tune in to learn about this and other emergency pet care you can provide at home. For show notes and more (including our new merch!), please go to Your Family Dog.

Back in December, we talked to Mark Mancuso, developer of the new app Workout Woof. Designed to connect fitness enthusiasts with canine workout buddies, the app aims to build community and connection between dog owners and local athletes. Now, a few months on, tune in for an update from Mark on how the app launch is going and what to expect in the future. For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

Loss is always the hardest part of owning and loving a pet. This can be especially true for children, whose first experience of death and grief comes through the loss of a beloved animal. Fortunately, there is no lack of gentle, comforting resources to help kids- and adults!- navigate the grief that comes with pet loss. Recently, we highlighted Warren Hanson's wonderful book "Paw Prints in the Stars." Today, we're joined by author Patrice Karst, whose book "The Invisible Leash" celebrates the bond that exists between us and our animals, even after they're gone from this world. For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

Grief is, unfortunately, an inevitable part of life. For many of us, our first real experience of grief and loss comes with the passing of a beloved pet. As children, it can be hard to understand exactly what's happened and why our furry friend is never coming back. Moved by the story of a tragic accident, author and illustrator Warren Hanson set out to try and give comfort to children experiencing grief. His books "The Next Place," and "Paw Prints in the Stars" provide a gentle guide to coping with the sadness of death, and the celebration of the love that remains. Join us today for a discussion of grief and loss, and a special storytime (tissues recommended!). For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

Getting a new puppy is a little like being invaded by aliens- cute, fluffy, wiggly aliens, but aliens nonetheless. Humans and puppies don't innately understand each other, and this lack of understanding can turn a time that should be fun and exciting into a one full of anger, stress, and doubts. Fortunately, there is help! Certified dog trainer Kathy Callahan specializes in families and their new puppies acclimate to one another and achieve a smooth transition into the household. Join us today for a discussion of all the highs and lows, ups and downs, of puppyhood! Certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and family dog mediator (LFDM) Kathy Callahan specializes in puppies. The author of Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog and 101 Rescue Puppies, she writes monthly on training and behavior for Whole Dog Journal. Her business, PupStart, focuses on helping clients through puppyhood. Her website is www.puppypicks.com. KATHY SOCIAL: Instagram - instagram.com/puppypicks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.g.callahan YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XrCeyKGTvXvp4l5dSMG1A Other links from episode discussion: Welcoming Your Puppy From Planet Dog Snuggle Puppy DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) Regular Roller Gate Reinforced Roller Gate Outdoor Reinforced Roller Gate (HUGE) Indoor (open floorplan) Reinforced Roller Gate Ping Pong By Leslie McDevitt - How to use it with puppies For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog