Terry and Dee joined lots of other dog lovers recently at the Richmond Animal League’s annual fundraiser, Woofstock. They talked to lots of folks and interviewed a couple of them. Hear all about Richmond Pet Lovers, the social networking site for Richmond pets and their people. And you’ll definitely want to know more about Helping Hands whose mission is to provide high quality surgical and dental care to pets at affordable rates.
Based on a 911 call, two young women went looking for and rescued a young pit bull left to die by the side of the road. The wounds on his body made it clear he had been used as a bait dog in a dog fighting ring. That was a year ago. In today’s episode of Bark Radio, we catch up with Jamie Whitt and that very special pit bull she named Ceasar. Hear about Ceasar’s amputation and recovery, the kindness of strangers, Ian Dunbar’s influence, Canine Good Citizen certification, pack walks, and much more. Meet Ceasar in one of his early videos. Rock on, Jamie and Ceasar! For dogs with special needs, Jamie recommends the doggy ride and Ruffwear life vests. To speed healing from injury or surgery, try EMT gel.
Today’s Bark Radio episode finds Dee attending a three-day training seminar. Ian Dunbar’s positive dog training methods changed the world of dog training a couple of decades ago. Now he’s back on the lecture circuit spreading the word about lure-reward training for dogs. Learn more at Dog Star Daily and on Dunbar’s internet TV show, America’s Dog Trainer. Great stuff for all dog lovers. Thanks, Ian!!
Out to Pasture Sanctuary, a hospice in Oregon, absolutely rocks. Kit Collins is an extraordinary woman doing heroic work. Learn all about it and consider donating to Out to Pasture … for the love of animals everywhere. Check out the video. Another of our favorite organizations is on the move. Rolling Dog Ranch is moving from Montana to New Hampshire. If you live in NH you can be a volunteer! And finally, Georgia bans the gas chamber. ‘Bout time!
Wow, the magic of coconut oil. Its many uses may surprise you. Would you believe, among other things, that it’s an anti-fungal? This is a must-listen for those of you interested in a more holistic approach to life with your poochie. Next, hear all about three brand new Canine Good Citizens: Sparky, Surrey, and Noah. Way to go to handlers Terry, Vickie and Paul! Therapy dog tests are next for these three. Working dogs rock! And have your dogs ever played tag with each other? Terry’s do. Observing canine behavior is absolutely fascinating. Try it sometime. And finally, hear about Murphy’s gig as assistant trainer and our session with Apollo the Rottie.
Terry’s all about speed sports. After all, he has Surrey the Cattle Dog to keep exercised and happy. He ordered a lure coursing machine from Pat Bennett and the next thing you know Pat’s doing an interview with Bark Radio. Why? Because too few people know about this sport. Tune in and learn how this chase game works.
Today’s Bark Radio guest is Cathy Smith. Cathy is up to her ears in Greyhound rescue in Rochester, New York. Learn all about this amazing breed, a little about their racing lives, and a lot about the wonderful system in place to re-home as many as possible when their racing days are done. Thanks to Cathy for sharing so much fascinating information based on her life with these dogs who, in her words, are born to run. That’s Cathy and her four-pack below. Top right is Sidd, bottom right is Azure.
Courage. It’s an appropriate name of the brave German Shepherd who was nearly starved to death by his owner. This boy is in a foster home now, slowly gaining weight and the use of his atrophied muscles. The good news in today’s episode: Virginia’s governor is pushing for better dog laws. Thank you, Governor McDonnell! Finally, Terry and Dee encourage their listeners to step up to the plate and do SOMETHING positive in the dog world. Volunteer, folks. It’s important!
Far too often these days stories emerge about poorly trained service dogs. Whether it’s a service dog sent off to the classroom with a child far too young to be a dog handler or a service dog delivered to a family obviously unable to do the job they paid high dollars for, the end result is never good. Why does this happen? One reason is there is no certification process for service dogs in the U.S. The Americans with Disabilities Act opened the door for service animals in public. Now it’s time to set a national standard. Dee and Terry discuss all of this and more in today’s episode of Bark Radio.
When we talk about rescue dogs, does everyone listening even know what they are? In this episode of Bark Radio, Dee and Terry talk about who they are, where they come from, how to get one, and how to care for one. Rescue dogs rock!
