Bark Radio

Today’s episode of Bark Radio is a fabulous interview with author and doggy Mom, Maryam Faresh. Maryam’s book, What About Daisy?, is technically for children but is really a heartwarming story for anyone who has ever loved an animal. Daisy is a rescue, born deaf and blind. Daisy inspired Maryam to create a way to raise awareness about the care and protection of animals and children with special needs. Their message? “Everyone deserves to be loved and accepted.” You’ll love this book. Get a copy for yourself and one for all the kids in your life!

Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist who also writes children’s books and adult novels. Her career has included being  regular contributor to The New York Times. Bark Radio’s co-hosts caught up with Blumenthal recently to learn more about her book, The Blue Dog House.

Jon Dunn from Best Friends is back and better than ever. Listen up, those of you in the world of rescue. Jon has ways to use that giant marketing tool – SOCIAL MEDIA – to your shelter’s benefit. Is yours a really, really small shelter? No matter. Much of what Jon shares in today’s episode is just the right price: FREE!! And while hanging out at Bark Radio, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes.

Ann Price is not only a Delta Society instructor and evaluator, she is an inventor! Puppy Bumpers are a brilliant way to keep your dog on the safe side of the fence, balcony or deck. And they aren’t just for small breed dogs. Learn all about Puppy Bumpers in today’s interview with Ann. And have you heard? Bark Radio is available on iTunes! Subscribe today and don’t miss a single episode.

Bark Radio caught up with Best Friends’ Sherry Woodard recently. Sherry is a leader in assisting individuals and shelter and rescue personnel with animal behavior, management and enrichment. Among other things, she has created an amazing program for select rescues to be trained as service dogs or search and rescue dogs. Thanks for talking with us, Sherry!

Veterinarian Lori Pasternak and sidekick Jackie Morasco talked with Dee recently about the lumps and bumps she routinely removes from dogs and cats. A full 60% of her practice is removing growths from animals. Did you know that you can reduce the probability of breast cancer in your pet by 85% by spaying her? Learn all about cysts, mast cell tumors, and why size matters. Check out Helping Hands Veterinary Surgical and Dental Care. And don’t miss Pasternak’s column in Bark Radio’s sister publication, Woofs ‘n Wags, beginning in April.

You know Marley, the infamous destructo dog from Marley and Me. But have you met Toby? He has become a 4-legged icon because of Mom, Charmaine’s book, On Toby’s Terms. Who is Toby? He’s a big lug of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. He’s a rescue. He was a holy terror. He is now a therapy dog and although Canadian, has an international following. What is it like to live with Toby? How has he changed lives, including his own family’s? Learn all about it in today’s Bark Radio interview with Charmaine Hammond.

Terry talked recently with one of Bark Radio’s favorites, Eric Bellows from Pack Ethic/Rescue Ink. Catch up with Vesper, who is now a permanent member of the Eric’s pack. Hear about Rescue Ink’s recent visit to Florida, Lucky’s new life, and Eric’s philosophy about caring for abused dogs. It’s a total love affair between humans and dogs.

Terry and Dee caught up with Larry Levin recently to talk about Oogy – the dog and the book. Levin updates Bark Radio listeners about life with Oogy nine years after he was adopted. It’s a bit quieter now. Twins Dan and Noah have gone off to college. But it a very good life with a truly remarkable dog.

Ian Dunbar pulls no punches as he rocks the air waves once again on Bark Radio. What does he advise? Train your puppy. Why? Because Ian Dunbar says so, that why! And because your dog needs to know the house rules from the very beginning AND because training is FUN!! And if you don’t train your puppy, that sweet baby may very well become a shelter dog before he’s a year old. And that is why there is Shelter Dog Prevention Month. Think about it: shelter dogs were once puppies. How do those lovable puppies go from being the apple of someone’s eye to being homeless? Ian tells you how it happens and how you can prevent it. Listen up, dog lovers. Share this episode of Bark Radio with everyone you know who has a puppy or is getting a puppy. And go to Ian’s site, Dog Star Daily. You will find tons of free information there: books, videos, blogs, podcasts, and more. Meet and learn from the “father of positive dog training” himself at one of his 2011 seminars, “Science-Based Dog Training (with Feeling)” and for all you dog professionals out there, “SIRIUS Academy”.