Pawsitively Spoilt – Details, episodes & analysis

In our final episode for Series 2, I am answering all those frequently asked questions I hear all the time.

I hope you enjoyed this series and don't forget to listen to Series 1 and any episodes you have missed from this series also. We have had some great guests sharing their expertise so if you are raising a happy & healthy oodle, then this is the pawcast for you. Please leave us a review and share with your friends.

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We have all seen the horrible images of puppy farms on our social media feeds and also the animal rescues sharing images of doggies looking for their furever homes. Today's topic is close to my heart and is talking about the issue of adopting instead of shopping for a new family member. 

About Amanda

Amanda's journey with Small Paws Animal Rescue QLD exemplifies the passion and dedication required in animal rescue, especially after a significant career shift. Her decision to dive into this challenging yet fulfilling field highlights not only the emotional rewards of saving and caring for animals but also the resilience needed to navigate the complexities of rescue work. For Amanda, the commitment to animal welfare far surpasses the monotony of a traditional job, driving her to make a remarkable difference in the lives of many furry companions.

Find Small Paws here: https://www.sparqld.com/ 

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In this episode ,I talk to Lara Shannon who you might know from Channel Ten to uncover why our dog does certain things. Things like why does your dog get  agressive towards other dogs, scratches at the bed, bringing a toy when they greet you, circling when they do their business and many more of those questions we ask ourselves. 

About Lara

As a certified dog trainer, pet behaviour and nutrition specialist, Lara is passionate about educating and empowering people to help improve the lives of companion animals.

She is the Executive Producer and Host of Channel 10’s Pooches at Play and The Dog Down Under, 7TWO’s Animal SOS Australia and Editor of Poochesatplay.com.

Through her TV shows, digital platforms and books, World of Dogs and Eat, Play, Love (Your Dog), Lara is determined to help dog owners provide their dogs with the healthiest, happiest life possible.

Her TV shows

Pooches at Play website - free training and other resources
https://poochesatplay.com/ 

Animal SOS https://7plus.com.au/animal-sos-australia 

https://10play.com.au/the-dog-down-under

Her Book https://poochesatplay.com/product-category/dog-books/ 

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Is your dog scared of fireworks or storms? Then this is the episode to listen to. I am talking to Dr Jacqui Ley about what signs to look for if your dog is scared, why it happens and how you can help to keep them safe and calm. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST JACQUI

Jacqui Ley BVSC(Hons), PhD, DipECAWBM, FANZCVS(Veterinary Behaviour).

Dr Jacqui Ley is a Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (Veterinary Psychiatrist). She currently sees behaviour cases at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre. She also trains veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and dog trainers to recognise normal and abnormal behaviour in domestic and non-domestic species. She is passionate about helping owners and pet carers to understand mental health and mental health disorders in animals. Her PhD, undertaken in Psychology at Monash University, resulted in a model of canine personality and the Monash Canine Personality Questionnaire - revised (MCPQ-R). Researchers around the world are using this to measure canine personality. 

She also continues her research with projects looking at quantifying normal animal behaviour, identifying how animals with mental health disorders differ from normal animals in their behaviour and pharmacological studies. She has special interests in aggression management in all species, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychopharmacology and raising community awareness of animal mental health. She has also contributed several chapters to veterinary textbooks in behaviour and behaviour management and published a book “The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats.”

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Series 2 of the Pawsitively Spoilt is Coming Very Soon

We have a bunch of great experts sharing some practical & relevant information that will certainly help you in day to day life

Some of the topics we are covering include:

·      When you need to take your dog to the vet

·      Why does my dog do this with Lara Shannon from Pooches at Play

·      How to minimise dog attacks and walk safely

·      Helping your dog through storms and fireworks

·      Exercise for elderly dogs and puppies

·      Communicating with your dogs (both living & passed)

And a lot more…. So don’t forget to subscribe and listen to the weekly episodes – and make sure you share with your fellow oodle owners so we can spread the love across the globe.

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You might have heard of Pet Insurance and wondered if you really need it. In this episode, I am talking to Alex from Pets On Me to answer a bunch of the common questions you have to give you a clearer picture of whether Pet Insurance is a right fit for you.

The advice shared in general in nature and not specific to your financial situation. 

https://3spoiltdogs.com.au/s1ep18

Socialisation is such an important part of your puppy's development. It needs to start young with the key ages between 8-16 weeks so today I am talking to an expert in socialisation as we can uncover why it’s so important, what you can do to socialize them in a safe way, and how you can use a calm & confident doggie.

Shownotes: https://3spoiltdogs.com.au/s1ep17

When it comes to the end of life for our beloved oodles, it is not something we generally want to think about, or even talk about but it is a reality which we will be forced to deal with in our future. Today I am talking to Dr Jackie Campbell owner and Head Palliative Care veterinarian at Sunset Vets about palliative care, what to expect when our babies are near the end of life, our options, and dealing with grief

It’s an emotional but very important episode so be prepared 
Shownotes: https://3spoiltdogs.com.au/s1ep16 

 You might have been wondering who 3 Spoilt Dogs is and how our journey commenced…. And even if you weren’t I am going to share it with you anyway. Today I would like you to meet the team that looks after your furbabies and hear how we started, who we are, and our spoilt dogs story. It’s a short but sweet episode so I hope you enjoy it.

Have you heard of an Apawthecary? Think of it as a place to get natural and gentle skin and coat care product options and herbal remedies for sensitive furbabies.

Our modern world is filled with Chemicals, preservatives & additives, many of which can cause issues for our beloved oodles. Sometimes we want a more natural solution so today I am discussing what remedies you can use that are natural and chemical-free with your oodle, particularly if they have skin issues, allergies or anxiety. Stay tuned 

Shownotes: https://3spoiltdogs.com.au/s1ep14