Life Well Lived with Dogs

Ep 29: Being a New Dog Owner w/ Summer Willow Fitch

Hey friends it's been a minute! I'm so excited for this week's chat with Summer Willow Fitch! Summer is a transformational leader helping businesses implement strategies to curate a better experience for both employees and customers. She also, has a brand new puppy, Olivia. In this episode we talk about the journey of having a new puppy at home, finding community and the discrepancies in adoption practices. Summer's Work https://kabodconsults.com/ [https://kabodconsults.com/] Reach Out to Me: hello@opbarks.com @opbarks [https://www.instagram.com/opbarks/] on Instagram opbarks.com [https://www.opbarks.com/] Credits Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com [https://novapodcasts.com] Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 [https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403]

Ep 28: Glad Dogs Nation w/ Marianne Ahern

This week I have a very special guest, Marianne Ahern from Glad Dogs Nation. Marianne has been working with rescue programs and fostering dogs for 17 years. Eventually, she started wondering what could be a more impactful way of helping and supporting dogs in need. That's when Glad Dogs Nation was born. In this episode, you'll hear how Marianne and her team take gently used children's toys and give them a new life as dog toys. 100% of the profits from these toys go to support their non-profit programs for pets in need. Key Topics * How Glad Dogs Nation was founded  * How you can get involved * What's happening in the shelters Check out https://gladdogsnation.com/ [https://gladdogsnation.com/]  to shop available toys and see how YOU can get involved!  Reach Out to Me: hello@opbarks.com @opbarks [https://www.instagram.com/opbarks/] on Instagram opbarks.com [https://www.opbarks.com/] Credits Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com [https://novapodcasts.com] Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 [https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403]

Ep 27: Recognizing Pain in your Dog w/ Marisa Brunetti, VMD

Veterinarian Marisa Brunetti is back on the show this week to talk about pain in both dogs and cats. It's only recently that us humans have recognized that dogs can feel pain too.  Just like us, dogs deserve to have their pain looked at, treated and managed to the best of our ability. But how do you know when your pet is experiencing pain? Today Marisa Brunetti, VMD is showing us exactly what to look for in our pets. Key Topics * How to recognize pain in your pet * When to bring your pet in for pain * What to expect as your dog gets older  * Medications  Check out Marisa's Podcast:  IndeVets Happy Hour [https://indevets.com/podcast/] Listen to our last episode w/ Marisa: Ep 21: Changes in the Vet Industry w/ Marisa Brunetti, VMD Reach Out to Me: hello@opbarks.com @opbarks [https://www.instagram.com/opbarks/] on Instagram opbarks.com [https://www.opbarks.com/] Credits Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com [https://novapodcasts.com] Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 [https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403]

Ep 26: How to Simplify your Dog Training

It can be extremely overwhelming trying to do everything right by your dog. There are thousands of options and everyone has their own opinion on them. This week I'm challenging you to get back to basics with your training and reminding you what really matters when it comes to training your dog. Key Topics  * Meeting biological needs first  * Using play as a runway for huge shifts in training  * Spending quality time with your dog to improve training If you like this episode you'll also enjoy: Ep 23: Teaching your Dog Lessons Through Play  Ep 16: Micro Communication w/ your Dog Reach Out to Me: hello@opbarks.com @opbarks [https://www.instagram.com/opbarks/] on Instagram opbarks.com [https://www.opbarks.com/] Credits Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com [https://novapodcasts.com] Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 [https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403]

Ep 25: Windows Theory | How to Help your Dog Know What Time it is

A few weeks ago I promised I would dive into the Windows Theory.  I believe this can be a more powerful framework than training and teaching tactical skills alone.  The Window Theory is all about helping dogs understand what behavior & state of mind is appropriate throughout day to day situations by dividing your time into different "windows".  Listen to this episode to hear me explain the Window Theory in depth and give you practical examples that you can start implementing with your dog right away.  Reach Out to Me: hello@opbarks.com @opbarks [https://www.instagram.com/opbarks/] on Instagram opbarks.com [https://www.opbarks.com/] Credits Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com [https://novapodcasts.com] Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 [https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403]