Show: Dog Pause
Dog Pause – Early Neurological stimulation
With Diggity Dogs having a fresh litter of puppies our dog expert Sarah is going to break down some of the techniques used to help these future service dogs develop a better tolerance for stress and healthier hearts.
Dog Pause — What to Look for in a Breeder
This week Sarah will break down what to look for in a breeder if that is the route you decide to go for a new dog. We want to ensure folks know what to look for and ultimately how to avoid a puppy mill situation or buying from a breeder that doesn’t have the dog’s best interest at heart.
Dog Pause – Functional Breeding Collaborator
This week Sarah is going to teach us about an organization called the functional breeding collaborative. They’re an organization working to support ethical breeding of healthy behaviorally sound dogs so less end up in shelters!
Fostering Service Dogs
Ever wonder what it’s like fostering a service dog? Sarah will break down the ins and outs of what it’s like and who would be a good fit to do it! (turns out it’s for most people!)
Dog Pause – Reactivity
Today we’re diving into a loaded dog topic, reactivity. Learn all about this coping mechanism based in fear and how to overcome it with our dog expert Sarah Miekle from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs.
Dog Pause — Nail Trimming
Struggle to clip your dog’s nails? Turns out you’re not alone! This week our dog expert Sarah Miekle from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs will give us some techniques to help you and your pup with nail trimming nerves.
Dog Pause – Dew Claws
This week our dog expert Sarah Miekle will teach us about why dogs have dew claws and what they would have been used for.
Harnesses
This week we’re talking gear! More specifically about harnesses! Find out the best kinds for your dog, especially if they like to pull.
Noise Phobia
Is your dog afraid of loud noises? This week Sarah will teach us how to help our dogs through what feels like the end of the world and ways to help desensitize them to those same sounds.
Separation Anxiety
This week Sarah will break down ways to help build up your dog’s tolerance to being alone.