Dogs in the News

Packfit Dog Training with Kimberly Artley

In this episode, we'll talk with Kimberly Artley, author of "My Dog, My Buddha," and founder Packfit Dog Training. Kimberly's background of nutrition, human psychology and behavior, and life coaching paired with canine psychology, behavior and training blends seamlessly together to offer the most effective approach and results for a wide spectrum of canine challenges. A lifelong "animal lover", it was her trials, challenges and experiences with her own dogs and those in rescue efforts that initiated a shift in her mindset. "Loving" animals is one thing; but understanding, honoring and respecting them as members of an entirely different species is another. Author: My Dog, My Buddha: To Human. Love, Dog. [https://squareup.com/store/packfit-2]

Bird Dog Training

Tom Aaron is the co-owner of FetchMasters [http://fetchmasters.com/] as well as the co-creator of the Positive Gun Training Program [http://www.positivegundogtraining.com/], a program for dogs focused on high-development obedience, off-leash reliability, and bird dog hunting. Ton, as well as his wife and business partner Linda, is a certified trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dogs organization and focuses his training techniques around using positive reinforcement strategies.    Tom joins us today to share his background as a bird dog trainer and how he discovered that positive reinforcement techniques often work well for many working dogs. He explains how he discovered the positive training techniques he uses today, how he manages to train over 1,000 per year, and the type of dog breeds he typically works with. He also explains the difference between forced-fetch training and positive training, the impact that your relationship with your dog can have on his training and hunting performance, and the various methods he has found help speed up a gun dog's training process.     "The essence of positive training is not treats. It's not praise. It's not play. It's asking yourself: 'what does that dog want right now, in this moment?'" - Tom Aaron      This week on Dogs in the News:    * How Tom's interest in training bird dogs developed.  * How he discovered the positive training techniques he uses today.  * How he manages to train over 1,000 pet and hunting dogs per year and the type of breeds he typically trains.  * How a dog's drive and motivation translates to their hunting performance.  * The difference between forced-fetch training and positive training.  * Why Tom doesn't recommend dog owners to use e-collars to 'proof your dog's training' and what he recommends instead.  * The true essence of positive dog training.  * How public views of positive dog training has evolved over the years.  * How he evaluates hunting dogs and the natural advantages of a well-bred hunting dog.  * What are 'hunt tests' and 'field trials' and the various activities involved in hunt tests.  * Techniques he has found help speed up the gun dog training process.     Resources:    * Bangor Daily News:  [https://bangordailynews.com/2019/02/20/outdoors/8-must-read-books-when-training-a-bird-dog/?fbclid=IwAR3Ghf20vGhLATLlGh3iRnQ4deUgG6uZpVvZwInnNKvO0j7b0cbV4ba6i8I]8 must-read books when training a bird dog [https://bangordailynews.com/2019/02/20/outdoors/8-must-read-books-when-training-a-bird-dog/?fbclid=IwAR3Ghf20vGhLATLlGh3iRnQ4deUgG6uZpVvZwInnNKvO0j7b0cbV4ba6i8I]  * Absolutely, Positively Gundog Training: Positive Training for Your Retriever Gundog [https://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Positively-Gundog-Training-Retriever/dp/1514221837] by Robert Miltner  * Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds [https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Gun-Dogs-Training-Sporting/dp/1890948330] by Jim Barry      This Week's Product for Man's Best Friend:    * Nutramax Proviable-DC Capsules Dog & Cat Probiotic Supplement [https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4u2a/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fnutramax-proviable-dc-capsules-dog%2Fdp%2F101471]     Connect with Tom Aaron:    * Positive Gun Dog Training [http://www.positivegundogtraining.com/]  * Positive Gun Dog Training Pro - Exclusive Online Community [http://www.positivegundogtraining.com/pro/]  * Positive Gun Dog Training Workshops [http://www.positivegundogtraining.com/workshops/our-workshop-schedule/]  * FetchMasters [http://fetchmasters.com/]     Subscribe to Dogs in the News    Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Dogs in the News, the show for dog lovers, by dog lovers dedicated to bringing you stories in the news about man's best friend. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dogs-in-the-news/id1442011115?mt=2] and leave us a review. Don't forget to visit our website [https://dogsinthe.news/] and follow us on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/dogsinthenewspodcast/]and Twitter  [https://twitter.com/DogsintheNews1]for even more stories about man's best friend.    Have an idea for a topic you want to hear on the show? Email your suggestions to info@dogsinthe.news.

Vaccinations

Lisa Mausbach is the owner of Mausbach Mobile Veterinary Care LLC [https://www.happyvetshappypets.com/mausbach-mobile-veterinary-care], Full Potential Veterinary Services LLC [https://www.happyvetshappypets.com/], and the soon-to-be Visiting Veterinary Group - TM. She has over 19 years of experience as a general practice veterinarian in a variety of small animal clinics and hospitals. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University and her Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Project Leadership Management from Regis University.   Lisa joins us today to discuss canine vaccinations and the 'anti-vaccination culture.' She explains why some pet owners avoid getting their pets vaccinated and the potential risks and costs associated with this decision. She explains the difference between 'core vaccines' and 'non-core vaccines' and why some non-core vaccines are still important for your furry friend. We discuss the common reactions to vaccinations that some dogs have and the reality behind the 'vaccine horror stories' shared on social media. We also discuss the true risk factors involved in vaccinating your pet yourself and why it's important for pet owners and vets to conduct a lifestyle assessment to help you determine which vaccines your fur-baby should get.     "Vaccines do a lot more good than harm." - Lisa Mausbach, DVM     This week on Dogs in the News:   * The 'anti-vaccination culture' and why it's critical to vaccinate your dog - especially when they're young. * Why some pet owners avoid canine vaccines and why it's not always as cost-effective as they think. * The difference between 'core vaccines' and 'non-core vaccines.' * Why some vaccines may not work as well as others. * The importance of starting vaccines for parvo and distemper at the appropriate time and age. * Dog breeds that are more prone to getting parvo. * Technology currently available for identifying the most appropriate time to vaccinate puppies for parvo and distemper. * What are titer vaccines and when it's okay to consider them for your * The difference between qualitative and quantitative titers. * Common canine vaccine reactions and the reality behind the 'horror stories' shared on social media. * How vaccinating your dog can help save other dogs that are unable to get certain vaccinations due to other health conditions. * The requirements and effectiveness of the 3-year rabies vaccine and how to identify if your state allows it. * Potential risk factors of vaccinating your dog yourself. * What is the leptospirosis virus in canines? * Why canine influenza can be a serious illness. * The importance of flea and tick treatments. * Protecting your beloved pet from parasites. * How vets can help increase awareness of canine wellness care. * How using lifestyle assessments can help vets and pet owners determine which vaccines a dog would need.     Resources:   * com article: What You Need to Know about Your Pet's Vaccines [https://patch.com/minnesota/plymouth-mn/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-pets-vaccines] * UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs and Cats [https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/vaccination-guidelines] * Newsmax Health: Get Your Dog a Flu Shot Too [https://www.newsmax.com/health/dr-oz/dogs-influenza-vaccine-dr-oz/2019/02/04/id/901145/] * How Stuff Works Animals: Too Many Shots? Inside the Dog Vaccination Controversy [https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/too-many-shots-inside-dog-vaccination-controversy.htm] * Veterinary Practice News: Assessing claims of vaccine-induced ITP, IMHA [https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/assessing-claims-of-vaccine-induced-itp-imha/] * Pure Dog Talk: Using Canine Nomographs to Better Time Puppy Vaccinations [https://puredogtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Avidogs-Canine-Nomographs-ebook-5.pdf] * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Safety: Multiple Vaccines and the Immune System [https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/multiple-vaccines-immunity.html] * PetMD: Vaccinating Your Own Dog: What You Should Know [https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/evr_vaccinating_your_own_dog] * PetMD [https://www.petmd.com/] * RabiesAware [http://www.rabiesaware.org/] * DogFlu [https://www.dogflu.com/] * American Animal Hospital Association: Lifestyle-Based Vaccine Calculator [https://www.aaha.org/guidelines/canine_vaccination_guidelines/vaccine_calculator.aspx] * American Animal Hospital Association: Canine Vaccination Guidelines [https://www.aaha.org/pet_owner/aaha_guidelines/aahas_canine_vaccination_guidelines.aspx] * World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA): Vaccination Guidelines [https://www.wsava.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines] * American Veterinary Medical Association: Canine Influenza: Pet Owner's Guide [https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/CanineInfluenza.aspx] * Veterinary Partner: Vaccine Information for Dogs, Cats, Puppies & Kittens [https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&sterm=vaccine%20information%20for%20dogs%20cats%20puppies%20&%20kittens&species=All]     This Week's Product for Man's Best Friend:   * Natural Dog Company Paw Soother Balm for Dogs Protection [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TP0SZ6M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00TP0SZ6M&linkCode=as2&tag=dogs-in-the-news1-20&linkId=4d60e3c074b347ae7b4edfb78e464c9a]     Connect with Lisa Mausbach, DVM:   * Mausbach Mobile Veterinary Care, LLC [https://www.happyvetshappypets.com/mausbach-mobile-veterinary-care] * Full Potential Veterinary Services, LLC [https://www.happyvetshappypets.com/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-mausbach/]       Subscribe to Dogs in the News   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Dogs in the News, the show for dog lovers, by dog lovers dedicated to bringing you stories in the news about man's best friend. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dogs-in-the-news/id1442011115?mt=2] and leave us a review. Don't forget to visit our website [https://dogsinthe.news] and follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/dogsinthenewspodcast/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/DogsintheNews1] for even more stories about man's best friend.   Have an idea for a topic you want to hear on the show? Email your suggestions to info@dogsinthe.news.

Canine Genetic Research

Dr. Susannah Sample completed her Small Animal Surgical Residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014 and is now working at the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (CORL) as a principal investigator. Her primary research revolves around the genomics and neuropathology of canine laryngeal paralysis but also deals with the CORL's other genetic research undertakings. In addition, she also shares her expertise with veterinary students, surgery residents, graduate students, and research fellows in the fields of small animal general surgery and surgical science. She has received recognition for her work, including the National Institute of Health's K01 career development award.   Dr. Sample joins us today to discuss her work at the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (CORL). She shares why it's important to study genetics and diseases in dogs, particularly with regard to how this information can help us in treating human diseases. She discusses the different disease trends and patterns across different breeds and highlights the deeper issue of the lack of regulations and guidelines in dog genetics testing. She also discusses the problems that come with genetic tests, specifically tackling the misinterpretation of results and the knowledge gap between experts and the public as well as shares her insights on why we need specialization in veterinary medicine.       "Dogs - as models for treatments of human conditions - is a minimally tapped, massive resource that is beginning to gain more recognition."- Dr. Susannah Sample         This week on Dogs in the News:   * What Dr. Sample studies at the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (CORL). * The significance of studying dog diseases on enhancing knowledge about human diseases. * The two dog diseases that Dr. Sample and her team have been focusing on. * How her team has also been looking into fibrotic myopathy and osteosarcoma in specific dog breeds. * The need for better regulation of pet genomics and genetic testing offered to the general public. * The startling truth about how much of genetic testing for dogs is validated. * A case study that illustrates the frightening reality behind the accuracy rates of unvalidated genetic tests. * How known information and trends about the specific dog's breed should be taken into consideration when interpreting test results. * The importance of continuing genomic and genetic education for veterinarians. * The need for specialization in veterinary medicine. * The types of information you can glean from these tests, and why they may not always be relevant to the dog owner. * How misinterpretation of test results may create unnecessary stress for dog owners. * How valuable genetic tests truly are for breeders. * Sample's research on polygenic diseases, and why it's important to study them. * "Low-hanging fruit" in dog genetics research, and where we're headed towards in that aspect. * Other ways in which dogs can be good models for humans, from a medical perspective. * The issue of not having appropriate guidelines. * How Dr. Sample recently won a research grant revolving around long-read sequencing.     Resources:   * Nature: Pet genomics medicine runs wild [https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05771-0]     This Week's Product for Man's Best Friend:   * Milo's Kitchen Simply Chicken Jerky Dog Treats [https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4u2a/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fmilos-kitchen-simply-chicken-jerky%2Fdp%2F169176]           Subscribe to Dogs in the News   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Dogs in the News, the show for dog lovers, by dog lovers dedicated to bringing you stories in the news about man's best friend. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dogs-in-the-news/id1442011115?mt=2] and leave us a review. Don't forget to visit our website [https://dogsinthe.news] and follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/dogsinthenewspodcast/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/DogsintheNews1] for even more stories about man's best friend.   Have an idea for a topic you want to hear on the show? Email your suggestions to info@dogsinthe.news.

Alzheimers Support Dogs

Jennifer Fink is an author, professional portrait photographer, and host of the Fading Memories Podcast [http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com/], a show designed to provide support to caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. As the daughter, grand-daughter, and great grand-daughter of three women with Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairment disorders, Jennifer is passionate about helping the caregiver community through her favorite media platform.   Jennifer joins us today to discuss how dogs can help Alzheimer's patients and caregivers and what inspired her to launch her podcast. We discuss the science behind Alzheimer's disease and it's connection with other diseases, such as gingivitis, herpes, and Parkinson's. We discuss the traits dogs need before beginning service dog training for Alzheimer's patients as well as the type of behaviors these service dogs could help mitigate. We also discuss how assisted living and nursing home facilities could benefit from having an Alzheimer's dog at their facility.       "For people taking care of their family members with Alzheimer's, I think, a dog could be a huge help." - Jennifer Fink       This week on Dogs in the News:   * The high rate of Alzheimer's diagnoses and it's emotional impact on families and communities. * What inspired Jennifer to launch a support podcast on Alzheimer's disease. * What prion diseases are and why Ben suspects there is a link between them and Alzheimer's disease. * Why it's critical for Alzheimer's patients - and their family members - to replace sugar intake, maintain good oral health, and increase Omega-3 fatty acid intake. * The traits dogs need to be considered for K9 caregiver training. * How search and rescue dogs could help track lost family members with Alzheimer's. * The difference between a trailing dog and a tracking dog. * The relationship between Parkinson's disease and dementia. * How service dogs can help early-onset Alzheimer's patients. * How Alzheimer's dogs can detect and help mitigate combative behavior in Alzheimer's patients. * The pros and cons of assisted living and nursing home facilities using service dogs to help Alzheimer's patients. * What Sundowner's Syndrome is and how a service dog can help mitigate the confusion associated with it. * The emotional challenge many families face when deciding to seek outside help to care for their loved one with Alzheimer's disease.     Resources Mentioned:   * Fading Memories Podcast: #YouGiveACare? - Millennials Caregiving Community [http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com/2019/01/22/millennial-caregivers/] * Alzheimer's Association [https://alz.org/] * com: [https://www.rover.com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers/] The New Breed of Service Dog: Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients [https://www.rover.com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers/] * The "Canine Good Citizen" Test May Harm Dogs (and People) [https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/all-dogs-go-heaven/201812/the-canine-good-citizen-test-may-harm-dogs-and-people] - Psychology Today * Animal Health Foundation Blog: Dementia service dog improves life of Alzheimer's patient [https://www.animalhealthfoundation.net/blog/2012/10/dementia-service-dog-improves-life-of-alzheimers-patient/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAh9njBRCYARIsALJhQkGv8eVIofqF6uDJxfih3jvkT2i-tPWV7LQ7I-lQiRXteaR0dHV0jxcaAr9BEALw_wcB] * International Assistance Dog Week [https://www.assistancedogweek.org/] * Assistance Dogs International [https://assistancedogsinternational.org/]     This Week's Product for Man's Best Friend:   * Nature's Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover Spray [https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4u2a/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fnatures-miracle-dog-stain-odor%2Fdp%2F142845]     Connect with Jennifer Fink:   * Fading Memories Podcast [http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com/]           Subscribe to Dogs in the News   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Dogs in the News, the show for dog lovers, by dog lovers dedicated to bringing you stories in the news about man's best friend. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dogs-in-the-news/id1442011115?mt=2] and leave us a review. Don't forget to visit our website [https://dogsinthe.news] and follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/dogsinthenewspodcast/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/DogsintheNews1] for even more stories about man's best friend.   Have an idea for a topic you want to hear on the show? Email your suggestions to info@dogsinthe.news.