Dog Podcast - Boomer The Service Dog

For this segment I veer off course and I talk about stress and what it does to your body...what it's been doing to my body has not been fun! I needed to address this issue because stress effects everyone around you - and our stress effects our dogs too.

I'm sure you've seen it or heard of it-someone getting hurt while walking their dog. I've hurt myself before! This episode goes into some easy things that you can change...starting today. So that you don't wind up in the emergency room.

Sometimes people just don't know what to do when you show up with your service dog. I'll delve into the legalities of the rights of a service dog owner & what can be learned about the business owner's rights as well.

Have you ever wondered how to get a service dog? Or, could you train your own dog to become a service dog? This month's episode is all about the training that goes into those marvelous dogs wearing a service dog vest. #BoomerTheServiceDog

Whether you're going to grandma's or visiting your friends for a Christmas party this episode will help you weigh out the pros and cons of taking your dog with you. Obviously, no one should take their dog if they're going to be drinking-but what about taking them with you if there is going to be lots of new people?

November is a time for Thanksgiving & I was going to talk about that-But, After Hurricane Ian I felt it would be better to talk about for your dog's paws when I saw all of the debris in everyone's yards.

Stress and anxiety are a part of everyone's life...even your dog's. What are the common stressors and what can you do to alleviate them? Your canine is just as susceptible as you are and you can help them & yourself.

It's been said that just about everyone will get Covid eventually. But, what about your cat or your dog? Does Covid-19 effect them the same? Let's talk about how covid affects our furry animals.

Snakes & raccoons & coyotes oh my! After having an encounter with a Timber Rattlesnake I thought that it might be a good topic for dog owners. I've researched the most common animal encounters and I address them in this episode.

This was Boomer's 36th airlines flight...so, he's definitely used to busy airports and crowded airplanes. In this episode I discuss the Dept. Of Transportation & The Air Carrier Access Act and how that impacts service dogs. Kudos to California for a wonderful trip. And, a big shout out to the hotels Andaz in West Hollywood & H2O in Hermosa Beach. Plus, the great food of Chef Melba's Bistro & Ardor for making this a great experience for my "foodie" husband & myself.

How much money are we shoveling out to pamper and care for our four-legged best buddy? Obviously, it's all based on how much extra dough we have. Boomer turns 6 today and I started wondering what people do to celebrate their furry BFF's special day.

Ticks and Waterborne Illnesses Are Alive And Well. Prevention Is Key. I'll Touch On These Well Known Problems And Give You A Refresher Course Just To Remind You How Important It Is To Protect Your Beloved Canine.

Cheryl talks with me about the various outdoor activities that she takes her dogs to and the problems & successes that she encounters. Every dog is different. And, she talks about the differences she's seen in the dogs that have been in her life so far.

What it's like to always have to eat because your glucose levels depend on it. Maybe you know someone like this. Maybe you're like this.

Does your dog experience love? And, how can you quantify their love? Is a dog the only animal that can show human beings love?

Winter walks mean you need to do a little bit more prep work and thinking before you go out. I've come up with a handy little acronym to help you remember some important considerations.

In this episode I will explore what your dog's trying to tell you. They're excellent communicators... we just need to listen.

As my husband drives us to North & South Carolina I talk about Thanksgiving experiences (past & present). Follow me on this journey as I recount what Thanksgiving meant to me across the decades. Maybe you'll recognize some common threads of feelings as I talk about how things have changed and what remains unchanged.

The challenging world of dog grooming can be fraught with anxiety for both you & your dog. Let's break down the basics of grooming your dog and explore some tools to do so properly & safely.

Whether you're taking your service dog to a concert or trying to brush your dog's teeth it's all the same. You have to go slow and watch your dog's cues. In this episode I'll talk about my experience training Boomer with his hearing protection.

Just what is a continuous glucose monitor? What's is used for & how effective is it? I'll talk about my experience with it and give you a little insight as to what I think about them.

Whether you decide to board your animal or bring them along with you - you'll want to listen to these tips and tidbits of information/advice from someone whose done it a time or two...maybe it'll give you an insight to things you hadn't considered. Hopefully you'll find something useful here in this episode.

Sometimes you select the dog and sometimes the dog selects you. Hopefully this episode will help you if you get to select the dog. Remember that this is a living, breathing, loving animal who will be a part of your family for many years to come. You can do some homework and make preparations to assure you get the right dog for you.

I'll give a brief rundown of the most frequently mentioned diseases that dogs can contract. I'll talk about what vaccines are mandatory and some that are optional. I even talk a little bit about what a virus is - not that I'm an expert at all. This is a ground level discussion that everyone will understand.

Whether you have a service dog or a good old best-friend-canine-pet, you need to retrain your dog & yourself. You've been vaccinated and you're ready... or are you?

When I don't get off topic - I'll tell you some of the little gems of information for traveling and going out with your service dog. Paperwork, getting ready, and planing for hiccups along the way.