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”.
Laura Allen, Executive Director of the Animal Law Coalition joins Terry and Dee in today’s episode of Bark Radio. The ALC is all about stopping animal cruelty, drafting legislation, lobbying at the local, state and federal level, and much more. If you are an animal lover, you MUST listen to this insightful interview with an animal advocate whose organization is making a huge difference. Laura is also a contributor to Dee’s iMagazine, Woofs ‘n Wags. Check out her article about BSL. Thank you, Laura, for all you do!
Bark Radio visits India in today’s episode … through the experiences of Jon Dunn and an amazing organization called Wildlife SOS. Occasionally there is a non-dog subject that needs to be talked about. This is one of them. Some terrific folks are working to save bears, elephants, and lots of other wildlife. Bravo!
Mike Harmon talks today with Terry and Dee about Best Friends’ innovative Community Training Partners Program. The goal of the program is to reduce euthanasia and increase adoption of dogs nationwide. An additional part of the program deals with helping people keep their dogs in their homes – including providing low-cost in-home training. Reducing owner surrender is huge! So, dog trainers – get in touch with Mike so you can work within your community to keep those dogs in their homes, all through Best Friends.
Best Friends‘ social media main man is Jon Dunn and he talked recently with Bark Radio’s Terry Griffith. Learn more about the amazing work Best Friends is involved in and the role of social media. As Jon says, social media is the great equalizer for rescue groups, large and small, because of the low-to-no-cost involved.
In today’s interview, Sherry Woodard tells us about fabulous program at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends’ Search and Service program started in May 2009. Sherry hand-picks dogs with the potential to be working dogs. So far, seven search and rescue dogs have been placed, one service dog has been placed and another will go home soon. Having created the successful protocol, Sherry now shares the process with rescues everywhere. Great job, Best Friends!
Laura Menck joins Dee and Terry in today’s episode to talk about her program – Animal Care for Artists. Know a starving artist? This great organization provides vet-care assistance to low-income creatives. This is a nationwide program and as noted on the ACA website, “Many artists are not able to afford health insurance for themselves never mind pet insurance and often have to choose caring for themselves or their animals.”
Bark Radio welcomes author/journalist Michelle Sathe in today’s episode. Hear about Michelle and Loren, the beautiful Pit mix’s journey through 29 states – meeting animal welfare advocates and visiting shelters along the way. Homeless pets need a voice and Michelle provides one in this great story of the human/canine connection.
