Stinky stuff – Dee and Terry discuss skunk treatment, Hear about the Canine Cancer Caucus happening in DC with Luke from 2dogs2000miles.org. Also learn about Sentry Natural Defense Flea/Tic oil, Bark Radio’s new Sponsor a Rescue Program and Sparky changes
Don’t miss this interview with Luke Robinson who is walking from Austin to Boston with his two Great Pyrenees, Hudson and Murphy. It’s all about raising awareness about canine cancer. Luke shares with Bark Radio listeners details of the march on Washington, DC on September 18. Dee and Terry and their dogs will be there. Will you? Stay updated on www.2dogs2000miles.org.
Dee and Terry talk about doggy door dashing in today’s episode. Get tips to prevent bodily injury from getting slammed by Fido as he barrels out the door. Terry’s dogs, Surrey and Sparky, recently tried out a self-filling water bowl. Terry critiques it here for our listeners. And learn how your business can participate in Bark Radio’s brand new Sponsor a Rescue program. It’s a terrific way to support small rescue groups and get a shout out on-air with Terry and Dee.
Mike’s Dog House began when an abandoned dog was rescued while Mike was running a hot dog stand. From that point forward Mike turned Mike’s Dog House into a bully breed rescue and has not looked back. Mike has personally handled every rescue that has came through the dog house and interviewed every potential adopter to ensure adoption compatibility. Since beginning over five years ago, Mike’s Dog House has successfully adopted out hundreds of dogs.
Dee and Terry talk about Debbie and Bella, the 12-week-old (NOT 12-month-old – that was an oops!) German Shepherd and her sister Dixie (also a GSD), newly registered Delta Society therapy dog. Terry gives listeners a tree house update, shares a story about Surrey and Sparky getting on the bed and recommends a great book, Demo, the Story of a Junkyard Dog. And a bonus … a brief Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) rant. And remember listeners, support Best Friends Animal Society.
Books we love:
The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
I’ll Be Home Soon
By Patricia McConnell
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On Talking Terms with Dogs
By Turid Rugaas
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Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide
By Brenda Aloff
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Before and After You Get Your Puppy
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Ian Dunbar
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101 Dog Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
Kira Sundance
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The Culture Clash
By Jean Donaldson
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Join Dee and Terry as they talk about the new tree house for the dogs that Terry built in the backyard. And the question of the day: should Michael Vick be allowed back in the NFL?
It’s hurricane season. Dee and Terry discuss how to be prepared to evacuate your home, with your pets.
Planning for the worst: what happens to your pet if you die? Plan ahead. Know your legal options. Consider a pet protection agreement.
Dee and Terry discuss a great organization that supports military working dogs serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the military does not provide these dogs with necessary hot weather gear, you can help by donating to this project. Starline, a military Mom, uses donations to buy cooling vests, doggles, booties, and ear protection for these great dogs. Come on, Bark Radio listeners. Donate today! Today’s episode also includes conversation about how the summer heat can negatively impact your dog.
