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December 2011

 Pet-Friendly Kimpton Hotels - If you hate leaving your pet behind when you go on vacation or travel for business, Kimpton Hotels are here to tell you that you don’t have to! Listen in as Beth Harty, the director of sales and marketing for Denver’s Hotel Monaco, explains why Kimpton isn’t just pet-tolerant but truly pet-friendly. From prepared staff to pet bowls and beds to doggy spa options, Harty shares how over 50 Kimpton Hotels nationwide are ready to welcome you and your pet.

- Staying in a Hotel with Your Dog - Thinking of booking a room for yourself and your dog? Get tips on what research you should do before traveling with your pet, what to pack, and how to prepare your dog mentally and physically from Liam Crowe, Bark Busters CEO and master dog trainer. Beth Harty also weighs in, drawing on her experience as the director of sales and marketing for Denver’s Hotel Monaco (a pet-friendly Kimpton hotel where pets stay free) to provide advice on checking in with your pet, and spilling stories about encounters with Kimpton’s furrier set of guests.

-How to Choose a Pet Sitter - For those of us who can’t bring our pets on vacation, choosing someone to care for these beloved family members can be a stressful process. Emily Marino, a G’day! Pet Care Pro and former vet tech, has great advice on where to start your search, what to ask a potential pet sitter, what credentials to look for, what things really matter to your dog while you’re away, and what information you should be sure to provide to your dog sitter.

- Crate Training Your Dog - Liam Crowe, Bark Busters CEO and master dog trainer, talks about why crating your dog isn’t actually “mean” at all—and why it can be very useful in a variety of situations, such as during travel or having visitors in your home. Tune in to learn what kind of crate might be best for your dog, strategies to introduce your dog to his crate in a non-stressful and positive way, and how to continue to make a crate or kennel a happy and safe place for your dog.

October 2011

- Swim Therapy and Acupuncture for Your Dog! - We know about the wide variety of rehabilitation techniques available to humans—but what if our dogs were to need physical therapy following a surgery or injury? Lori Beuerle, of the Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group in Denver, Colorado, has you covered! Listen as she talks about why she likes working with dogs instead of humans, which breeds may take to swim therapy more easily than others, and how non-traditional therapies like acupuncture are growing in popularity for canines.
- Teaching Your Dog to Swim for Recreation and Exercise - Tune in to hear Lori Beuerle, of the Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group in Denver, Colorado, talk about how her unique facility offers year-round recreational swimming for our canine companions. You’ll learn how to (and how NOT to) teach your dog to swim, what safety equipment is available, how you can get your dog involved—and Lori dishes on what they do to handle that notorious “wet dog” smell.
- Caring for Senior or Aging Dogs - As a longtime veterinary technician and G’day! Pet Care Professional, Emily Marino knows a thing or two about the unique needs of our aging, senior pets. She tells us what is considered “old” in doggy years, gives tips for recognizing signs of dementia, talks about the changing food and exercise needs of pets in their twilight years, and shares ways we can make our senior dogs more comfortable and give back to these special family members that have given us so much over the years.
- Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Adopting and Training Senior Dogs - In this edition of the Dog Stop, Liam Crowe, Bark Busters CEO and grand master dog behavioral therapist, dispels the classic myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks! Instead, he shares ways that training can be adjusted to accommodate our aging pets that may be losing their hearing or sight, or just have a lack of energy or what he calls “grumpy old man” syndrome. We also discuss the benefits of adopting an older or senior dog and how you can decide if what age of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.

August 2011

- Preparing Your Dog for Back to School - Liam Crowe, Bark Busters CEO and grand master dog behavioral therapist, shares tips for how to prepare your dog, in addition to your kids, for the back-to-school transition. The sudden change in the household dynamic can be difficult for your dog and cause problems ranging from separation anxiety to over-excitement when the kids arrive home—listen for advice on how to prevent or address these issues.
- The Human-Animal Bond Program of Study at Carroll College - Does studying the relationship between humans and domesticated animals at the college level—and even raising a dog in your dorm room—sound like a dream come true? Tune in to hear from the first graduate of the Human-Animal Bond Program at Carroll College in Helena, Montana! Whitney Call tells us about the formation and evolution of this unique discipline (called Anthrozoology) and her “study buddy”—a rescued pooch named Fender.
- Earn a Degree by Studying Dogs at Carroll College - Whitney Call, the first graduate of Carroll College’s Human-Animal Bond Program in Helena, Montana, shares about her experiences studying canines in the school’s Anthrozoology course of study. From visiting herding dogs on nearby ranches to working with local Humane Societies to rehabilitate dogs for service work or adoption, this program is one of a kind and can prepare undergrads for work in a variety of animal-related and non-animal-related careers.
- How to Choose and Manage Your Dog’s Diet - Emily Marino, a G’day! Pet Care Professional, answers the most commonly asked questions about choosing a dog food managing your canine’s feeding schedule. A former veterinary technician, she shares tips for understanding complicated food labels, symptoms that may signify a food allergy, ways to help your pet maintain a healthy weight, the process to change your dog’s food, and more!

June 2011

- Why Take Your Dog to Work? The Benefits of Canines in the Office - In honor of National Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 24, 2011), Jennifer Fearing, California Senior State Director for the Humane Society of the U.S. and co-author of Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces, talks about how having dogs in the workplace can actually increase productivity, along with morale, and serve as a cheap incentive for employers to provide at a time when employee benefits are being slashed.
- Humane Society Tips for Creating a Safe, Dog-Friendly Environment at Work - Jennifer Fearing, California Senior State Director for the Humane Society of the U.S. and co-author of Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces, walks you through implementing a dogs-at-work program at your office—from convincing your boss and co-workers to putting policies in place that will keep dogs and employees safe and happy at work.
- Creating a Dog-Friendly Backyard - Liam Crowe, Bark Busters CEO and grand master dog behavioral therapist, shares tips for making your backyard a place that is both safe and entertaining for your dog! Listen to learn about the often-unthought-of dangers that lurk in decorative elements like metal edging and mulch, and learn how to keep your dog from getting bored and engaging in behaviors like digging, barking and fence-fighting.
- Tips for Traveling Safely with Your Dog - Whether you are taking a short drive, going on a long vacation or moving across the country with your dog, Emily Marino, a G’day! Pet Care Professional, has tips for keeping your pooch safe and happy. She’ll tell you how to properly restrain your pet and what to bring along for your journey, and draws on her experiences as a veterinary technician to share the potential dangers of an iconic and common scene: a dog with his head out the window.

April 2011

- Dog Safety: SPCA International Supports Shelters and Pets in Natural Disasters - April is Animal Cruelty Awareness Month; listen as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International’s director of communications, Stephanie Scott, talks about what happens to pets during natural disasters like the tsunami/earthquake in Japan, what you can do to make sure your pets will be safe in the event of an emergency, and how they support animal shelters worldwide.
- Dog Rescue: Operation Baghdad Pups brings Ratchet to the U.S. - Gwen McGlaun first met Ratchet, a tiny puppy in desperate need of a bath, when fellow U.S. soldiers rescued him from a trash heap in Iraq. Here, she tells us about the stress relief and morale boost provided by rescued pets in the war zone, her battle to bring Ratchet to the U.S., and her eventual reunion with the now 60-pound Ratchet, made possible by SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad Pups program.
- Dog Training: Training Soldiers’ Dogs from the War Zone - Living all his life as a guard dog with U.S. soldiers in Iraq, Ratchet’s adjustment to life in the U.S. with rescuer Gwen McGlaun wasn’t easy. Bark Busters trainer Lynne Willeke, who provided free dog training for Ratchet as part of Bark Busters’ support of Operation Baghdad Pups, talks with Gwen about teaching Ratchet not to bark at everyday noises and movement and becoming a strong leader for a celebrity pooch.

March 2011

- Dog Shows: Breeding Dogs for the Show Ring - Breeder Crystel Brunson-Davis, of Kirkpatrick Kerry Blues, tells us about her dog of choice, the Kerry Blue Terrier; how you can get into showing dogs; and what the difference is between a show-quality dog and a pet-quality dog. She also gives us tips on how to find a responsible breeder—what questions to ask, and what warning signs you should look for.
- Dog Shows: How are Show Dogs Judged? - Listen as dog show judge and breeder Crystel Brunson-Davis, of Kirkpatrick Kerry Blues, talks about what makes a show dog a champion. From the number of points required and the quality of a dog’s coat to the role of the handler and the politics of judging in the dog show world, we get the inside scoop on dog show judging!
- Dog Shows: How Are Dogs Prepared for the Dog Show Ring? - We all pride ourselves on taking good care of our dogs, but how many of us exercise our dogs on treadmills? Bathe them weekly? Have them on diets that are specially formulated to promote a healthy skin and coat? Jenn Strickland—owner of Dazzle, the number one English Setter in the country—tells us what it takes to get a dog behaving and looking good for the show ring.
- Dog Shows: Competing in Dog Shows - Jenn Strickland and Dazzle—the number one English Setter in the country—know what it takes to compete in dog shows, from the beginning to the highest levels, like the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Learn about the logistics of showing dogs and what goes on behind the scenes at Westminster, from celebrities and doggy divas to handlers in sequined costumes and cosmetic surgeries.