Teenage Adolescence is a tricky time for people and our dogs. Changes in hormones, coupled with a still-developing prefrontcal cortex leads our sweet, once-puppies to have a lack of congitive control of their emotions. This podcast talks about what you may be observing as the pet parentsand what exactly is going on internally as well as how you can help your puppy through this chaotic lifestage.

The Amazing Angela Ardolino, maker of CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, joins me to breakdown CBD and why it's so important, as well as mushroom tinctures! This episode covers so much from what to avoid in your products, how the industry lacks regulation, to other holistic considerations to make in your pet parent journey.

If you have a nervous or fearful dog, this might just be the worst words you hear anyone say. Let's take a look at interactions from a nervous dog's perspective and make some adjustments to how we greet or allow people to greet our dogs

In this episode, we dive into the often intimidating experience of visiting the vet. Many of my clients have shared how they feel pressured to make purchases based on their vet's recommendations, even when they're unsure about the products or simply don't trust them. I'll share my own recent vet visit, where—despite being a seasoned professional in the pet care industry—I found myself frustrated with the advice given and the conversation that followed. Tune in to hear my take on navigating these tricky situations and advocating for what's best for your pet.

We've heard for a long time now that spaying & neutering our pets was the responsible thing to do not only to benefit the pet population but to also benefit our dogs' health. In today's episode we chat about new science regarding if that is still the case, at what age should we snip, and other factors that should play a huge role in your decision.

Along with many other, this research is heavily referrenced in this episode: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full

Having a young puppy is fun and exciting but can also have its challenges. Here are my 6 biggest tips for anyone raising a puppy.

We've talked a lot about pharmaceutical drugs recently so today let's discover some natural ways to help your dog deal with anxiety and stress.

Dr. Lore Haug, a Veterinary Behaviorist out of Houston, Tx, sets the record straight on pharmaceutical drugs and their use in dog training and behavior modification. Spoiler Alert! I wasn't too off base with my knowledge and thoughts from the previous episode, but this episode takes us more in depth. Take a listen!

Following last episode's discussion, we talk about exercises to do in the thrid trimester to prep your dog for arrival of your baby and how to have a better introduction. 

Training dogs for over 13 years has allowed me to learn a bit about how drugs like Trazadone and Prozac operate. Here are some things to think about if you are considering pharmaceutical intervention for your dog.