It's A Doggy Dog World - All About Dogs As Pets & Caring For Your Pet Dog, - Pets & Animals On Pet Life Radio (petliferadio.c

Liz, Petra, And Kate talk about this emergency pet first aid course offered by the American Red Cross. Knowing what to do should your dog (or cat) be injured or suddenly become ill can help you stabilize your pet until you can get your pet to veterinary help. Liz, Petra, and Kate will also give you some suggestions as to a first aid kit so have a pen and paper ready. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - The American Red Cross' Emergency Pet First Aid Class with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz, Petra, and Kate have a guest on this show, one of Kindred Spirits trainers, Connie Kelly. Connie asked, "What is the difference between temperament and personality?" This requires some defining of temperament, personality and character; and then a discussion of these characteristics as well as nature versus nurture. It's quite an interesting discussion. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Nature vs. Nurture with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz, Petra and Kate have a guest on this show; one of Kindred Spirits trainers, Connie Kelly. Connie had some questions about socialization, "How early can socialization begin? What can breeders do to help the process" And, "How long should socialization continue?" Tune in and hear the discussion. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Socialization Revisited with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.com Enter the code: DOGGY and get 10% off your order + Free shipping at Shoebuy.com!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

This podcast idea was sent in by a listener. Lisa has a yellow Labrador Retriever who is a ball nut. His life would be centered around tennis balls if he had his way. In this podcast, Liz, Petra and Kate talk about dogs that are obsessed with balls - or other things - and what can be done to alleviate these obsessions. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Oh Those Ball Crazy Dogs with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

This podcast addresses two opposite problems - dogs that are obese and dogs that can't put on or keep on any weight. Some dogs just seem to put on weight very easily and have a hard time losing it. Then other dogs are skin and bones. Both of these ideas were suggested by listeners-- we wanted to talk about the problems as dog owners ourselves. However, we aren't veterinarians and should you suspect your dog has a problem, definitely talk to your veterinarian. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Your Dog's Weight with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Every year Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about the holidays, sharing tips to make the holidays a little easier when you share your home with dogs. This year they chat about what to do if you're traveling and bringing your dog with you, including whether the dog should go or not. Plus, they also discuss what to do when the dog can't go with you. That includes pet sitters and boarding your dog. Come join Liz, Petra and Kate for the show that's become a holiday tradition. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Our 2010 Holiday Show with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz has a new book out, titled "A Dog in the House" In this podcast, Liz, Petra, and Kate talk about the origins of the book. In addition, they discuss two chapters that are a little unusual for dog books: one chapter is on time management for busy dog owners and the other is particularly important today: budgeting tips for dog owners in today's economy. Tune in for some information you may not have thought of previously. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Liz's New Book: "A Dog in the House" with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

More listeners’ questions! We were asked: We moved into a new home with a pool; how can I keep my dog safe? I was told I was managing my dog's bad behavior rather than teaching him; Can you explain the difference? And: We're back to school and the dog is getting into trouble: what can I do? Tune in to hear our discussion. Don't forget, too, you can see more of us on Facebook: Kindred spirits Dog Training and for all things canine: Liz Palika's Library. You can also follow us on twitter: @LizPalika More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - More Listener Questions with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Listeners questions answered about treats, games and play times. Several of our listeners have emailed with questions: When training, how can I taper off the treats? What are some good games to play with my dog? And how do I referee playtime between a large dog and a small dog? Join us and hear our answers. Don't forget, too, you can see more of us on Facebook: Kindred spirits Dog Training and for all things canine: Liz Palika's Library. You can also follow us on twitter: @LizPalika More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Listener Questions with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Prior planning prevents poor performance! Isn't that the saying? In this podcast, Liz, Petra and Kate talk about what you should do before you bring home a new puppy. After all, once you bring home the puppy, you're going to want to spend time with him. So get all the work done now so your puppy has what he needs and you can relax and enjoy your new family member. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - What You Need to Do Before Bringing Home a New Puppy with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz, Petra and Kate chat about a surprisingly complicated subject: bringing home a new puppy (or two)! You wouldn't think that should be difficult but it can be. They discuss bringing home two puppies at the same time, the problems with littermates, bringing home a puppy when you've got an older dog, and when the best time is to add a puppy to your household. So tune in and hear all the scoop. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Is This the Right Time to Bring Home a New with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

There's a joke about dog trainers: Put 100 dog trainers in a room and the only thing they'll all agree on is that the other 99 are wrong! Liz, Petra and Kate chat about the definition of a well-trained dog and then discuss some training devices that have been introduced recently. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Training (cough, cough) Devices with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Strange new mixes between purebred dogs is all the rage right now. The classified ads in the newspaper and advertisements on the internet list mixes between just about everything. There are all kinds of oodles, doodles, and poos; like Labradoodles, cockapoos, chavachons, maltepoos, and so much more. Is this a problem? Or not? Liz, Kate and Petra talk about what mixed breeds are, and the pros and cons of these designer dogs (or: mixed breeds). More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Oodles, Doodles, and Poos! with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Take a look at life with your dog. Look at him watching the birds fly overhead. Can you see the joy in his face when he smells where the rabbit was in the grass? Watch his ears fly as he runs across the yard. Dogs can make life more complicated, and they can be expensive sometimes, too. But our dogs can also bring us so much joy when we let them. Join Petra, Kate and Liz in this podcast as they talk about the joys their dogs bring them. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - See and Share the Joy with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Unfortunately, our dogs just never seem to live long enough. In this podcast, Liz, Petra and Kate talk about losing some of their past dogs, and how they made it through those tough times. They discuss the options available, including letting nature take its course, with veterinary supervision, or making the decision to help a beloved dog across the Rainbow Bridge. This is a difficult subject and one not often discussed. But it is something that should be thought about before you have to make any decisions. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Life and Death and Grieving with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Did you know dogs go through a teen-age stage just like human kids do? Yep! Liz, Petra, and Kate explain what this stage of life is and why it happens. They chat about what happens to your puppy: mentally, behaviorally, and physically. Many things are important during this stage, including exercise, training, play, and enforcing the household rules. So tune in and hear all about this stage of your puppy's life and how to live through it. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Oh, The Dreaded Adolescence! with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz, Petra and Kate are chatting about summer dangers. Petra's Australian Shepherd, Kona, and German Shepherd, Teddy, have both had problems with dangerous foxtails and Petra talks about those hated grass seeds. They also discuss how quickly cars heat up inside, even on a mild summer day. Other dangers include hot pavement, ticks, spiders and other creepy crawlies. They also then chat about ways to keep your dog safe in the summer. Tune in! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Your Dog Safe in the Summer with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Petra, Kate and Liz chat about some of the other dog stuff found at the expo, including equipment to keep your dog safe in your car, a car hammock to protect your car seat, harnesses, more toys, and much much more. The three also talk about products they don't understand the use of or for! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Global Pet Expo 2010 Part 2: More Dog Stuff with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Join Petra, Kate and Liz as they chat about some of the better dog foods exhibited at the 2010 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL. When one is available, they provide a website, too, so you can continue researching the foods on your own. After all, no one food is right for all dogs. In the second half of the show, Petra, Kate and Liz talk about some of the new dog toys exhibited at the show. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Global Pet Expo 2010: Dog Foods & Toys with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.

Liz, Petra and Kate invite one of Kindred Spirits' assistant trainers, Katy Silva in for a chat. Katy recently went to a family get together with several dogs in attendance. Things did not go as smoothly as they could have. Tune in to hear what Katy had to say and some ideas as to how it could have been better. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's A Doggy Dog World - Chatting About a Family Get Together with Liz Palika on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-a-doggy-dog-world-dog-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6670147/support.