The American Canine

Dogland Episode 20

What is the life of a top level show dog like? What goes on behind the curtain and out of the ring? Our guest is author and journalist, Tommy Tomlinson. He tries to answer those questions and more in his new book, Dogland: passion, glory, and lots of slobber at the Westminster Dog show. www.tommytomlinson.com [www.tommytomlinson.com] Be sure to check out our blog at www.theamericancanine.com

Episode 19 Working Dogs Oregon

It’s time for another episode of The American Canine podcast. This time it is a subject very near to me, in fact, right now, it is right under my feet as I sit at my desk and type this.  I am a puppy raiser for an incredible group called Working Dogs Oregon. I have a 9-month old German Shepherd named Brooke who I have been raising. For more info about them check out their FB page https://www.facebook.com/workingdogsoregon www.theamericancanine.com

Episode 18 Search and Rescue Sport

Learn more about ARSA, American Search and Rescue Dog Sport Association, as we talk to Melissa Stagnaro, the national training director. For more info you can check out their links at https://www.searchandrescuesport.org/ [https://www.searchandrescuesport.org/] https://www.facebook.com/people/American-Rettungshunde-Sport-Association/100069938206871/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/American-Rettungshunde-Sport-Association/100069938206871/] https://www.iro-dogs.org/en [https://www.iro-dogs.org/en]  Be sure to visit us at www.theamericancanine.com [www.theamericancanine.com]

Episode 17 The Hardest Part

Possibly the hardest part of pet ownership is when it comes to an end, when we have to say goodbye to the friend and companion who has become such an integral part of our life. No matter how long we have with them, goodbye always comes too soon. That loss can weigh heavy on us, but there is support for those who need it. On this episode of The American Canine Podcast, we meet Connie Starr, a woman who used her own grief over the loss of her dog to inspire her effort to form a support group for others facing that same struggle. You can learn more about the program here. [https://bit.ly/3CRmZ7b] Remember, if you like what you hear, like, rate, subscribe. It is a big help for people trying to find the podcast. If you have something special about your pup that you would like to share with the world, shoot me an email at canineamerica @ gmail.  Follow us on instagram with the handle @theamericancanine and of course the blog, www.theamericancanine.com Keywords: pet loss, dogs, grief, Seattle Animal Shelter, American Canine, mental health

Episode 16 NW Battle Buddies

In the United States Army, soldiers are assigned a partner – or  “battle buddy” – as a friend and ally to assist one another in and out  of combat. One woman took that idea as an inspiration to make sure soldiers coming home had someone they could count on and launched Northwest Battle Buddies, an organization training service dogs for veterans. IF you want to learn more about Northwest Battle Buddies, just follow the link https://www.northwestbattlebuddies.org/ This episode was brought to you in part by Fuzzybutts PNW- dog conditioning and fitness through training. www.facebook.com/fuzzybuttspnw Remember, rate, review, and share so others can find The American Canine Podcast! Keywords: service dogs, dogs, canine, dog training, veterans, PTSD