For the Love of Dog – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, PJ and Christine break down what really happens when a dog leaves the shelter — from vet quarantine and isolation care to the first days in a foster home, the 3-3-3 decompression rule, and why crate training is actually an act of kindness. Charlotte still urgently needs a foster by May 7th: she's easy, cat-friendly, and has come so far after more than a year in boarding. Foster or adopt at TheLittleRedDog.org.

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Charlotte is still waiting — and this week she got zero foster applications. PJ and Christine share an urgent plea for this sweet, low-energy girl who just needs a quiet home (cats welcome!). They also dig into one of rescue's most important topics: matching your energy level to the right dog. From Malinois to Frenchies, pit bulls to chihuahuas, they break down why breed stereotypes mislead adopters — and how being honest about your lifestyle leads to the happiest matches. Plus: how TLRD decides which dogs they can say yes to, and why even a one-week temp foster can save a life.

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Correcting your dog's unwanted behavior takes a lot of practice. Trainer Gary Newcomb brings a handy visual chart that shows how dogs react to stimuli and how quickly and intensely an owner should respond accordingly.

After the break, Steve and PJ welcome the second-ever volunteer for our dog rescue (The Little Red Dog) to help kick the 10th anniversary of the rescue on 10/11/21!

The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask your questions | Like and subscribe to our weekly virtual adoption events https://bit.ly/3e2XDay

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Psychotherapist Marina Resa joins Steve and PJ to share her thoughts on moving through the grief of losing a pet. Marina provides thoughtful advice for anyone experiencing grief of their own. Marina provides counseling and can be found at https://www.marinaresatherapy.com/

The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask your questions | Like and subscribe to our weekly virtual adoption events https://bit.ly/3e2XDay

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

We're back! Steve and Gary discuss a recent article about the science that bonds dogs and humans (https://www.businessinsider.com/dogs-hardwired-to-communicate-with-humans-as-puppies-2021-9) Be sure to check out the video version on our YouTube to see Gary's new haircut...

After the break Steve and PJ talk to Barbara and Lourdes, co-founders of Animal Wellness Center of Orange County about their amazing facility and approach to animal wellness. Please visit their website - https://animalwellnessoc.com/ - and follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/animalwellnessoc/ - for more amazing stories!

The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask your questions | Like and subscribe to our weekly virtual adoption events https://bit.ly/3e2XDay

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Steve and Gary discuss the trend of prescription drugs for dogs. After the break, they get into frequent issues they encounter when dog owners don't see instant results from dog training.

Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!)

Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo code TLRD 15 for 15% off and The Little Red Dog will receive a donation for your order!

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Actor Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Fringe) joins Steve and Gary for a conversation about his life transitioning from the military to his remarkable acting, producing, and directing career. Mark recently joined The Little Red Dog foster squad and shares his experiences with his current foster pup, Tyson.

Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!)

Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo code TLRD 15 for 15% off and The Little Red Dog will receive a donation for your order!

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario, a husband-wife documentary filmmaking team join Steve and PJ, a husband-wife dog rescue team, to discuss their documentary film Mondo Stray. The film is about what it means to be a stray dog in different parts of the world. Follow their Facebook to see the film and support their next work! https://www.facebook.com/filofilms

Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo code TLRD 15 for 15% off and The Little Red Dog will receive a donation for your order!

Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!)

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Laura Colagrande, the co-founder of Chippin, joins Steve and PJ to talk about her company's innovative pet food products. Chippin uses sustainable proteins to reduce the 64 million tons of greenhouse gases produced by the pet food industry annually.

Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo code TLRD 15 for 15% off and The Little Red Dog will receive a donation for your order!

Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!)

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog

Steve and Gary talk through a common question: Why does my dog have "the zoomies?" Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see some real-life zoomies (or FRAPS as they are known scientifically). After the break, PJ and MacKenzie talk through some of their new and effective fundraising strategies for The Little Red Dog.

The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask your questions | Like and subscribe to our weekly virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdNbBHV0W5MBn4PMEjWA4Q

Support the show

Donate, adopt, or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/
Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlereddog
Follow on YouTube to see our virtual adoption events https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleRedDog