Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Linda Milanesi; Assistance Dogs

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Milanesi, CEO of Assistance Dogs of the West, to learn more about assistance dogs and the role they play in everyday life for some people. Assistance dogs have been a part of life for a long time in society, and here in the United States, we’re utilizing these incredible dogs in more ways every day. It is likely that someone you know or have seen around uses a service dog on a daily basis and the difference they make is noticeable for everyone who comes into contact with them. Linda explains some of the work they do with these dogs to prepare them for their role in someone’s life and also all the ins and outs of running Assistance Dogs of the West. This incredible episode is packed with interesting information and gives a great perspective on the importance of assistance animals as a whole. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

What’s Killing Our Dogs?

This week Dr. Pete and Molly are in studio talking about a difficult topic, what is actually killing our dogs? We review some of the things that people consider to be common issues for dogs like Parvo and Heartworm and we reveal what we are seeing more commonly than these things by a long shot. We discuss how dogs are being diagnosed and treated and what the best practices are in terms of care for your dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Separation Anxiety

This week on the podcast we sit down to discuss a topic that many people have experienced with their dogs and other pets: Separation Anxiety. Have you had a dog that just freaks out when you leave? Maybe they get into things that they shouldn’t, maybe they bark the entire time you’re gone or who knows what else. If you’ve dealt with this, you know it can be a huge hurdle. Today we discuss some different ways to try combatting the issue. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Lindsey Berg; Dog Training 101

This week we’re back with one of our favorite guests, Lindsey Berg. Lindsey is a dog trainer extraordinaire and she’s here to help answer some of our listener questions on dog training and how to handle all types of different situations with your dog. We talk about how to control accidents in the house, when to be firm and keep the rules you have or haven’t set for your dog and lots of other very common dog owner questions. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

When Dogs Don’t Play Nice

This week we sit down with Susan Chinchillo and Lindsey Berg to talk about an extremely important topic that many dog owners never really consider: what happens when dogs don’t play nice with each other or humans? Susan shares a chilling story about an experience she had with a rescue dog named Fred. When dogs fight do you know how to intervene? This can be an extremely scary and disturbing scenario. Listen in to this podcast to learn more about how to be proactive and reactive. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Alex Langbell; Bird Dog Problem Solving

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly is joined by founder of GunDog Outdoors and bird hunting legend, Alex Langbell. Alex has had a vast array of experiences with dogs including working extensively with and around top tier hunting dogs, as well as treating injured dogs for many years now through multiple career endeavors. He leaned on these experiences when he created his first product for GunDog Outdoors and he still relies on those continued experiences today. Alex has a genuine love and care for all animals and especially dogs and he looks to improve the care of dogs and people’s ability to provide that care and attention. Something we’re also pretty passionate about at Voyager Dog Food. We talk about his journey in creating dog products and what his goals are now including educating dog owners with knowledge essential to their dog’s wellbeing.

Elderly Dog Care

This week on the podcast Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to discuss how we should best care for our elderly dogs. As dogs get older, just like people we begin to notice small issues and things that pop up that may be cause for concern. If you’re wondering what you should do or how you can help your dog it’s important to stay, vigilant about changes to their daily habits. We discuss some of the things that older dogs face and how to be best prepared to help your dog tackle those issues head on. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Proof is in the Pudding

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to help you make sense of all the different food and food allergy advice you will receive about your dogs. From your vet to nutritionists and online video ads, it’s hard to figure out exactly what’s going on and who to trust. We break down the ins and outs of what is actually causing your dog issues and how to diagnose it. Plus who to listen to and how to go about a successful process proving yourself and your vet right or wrong. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

What’s Going On with My Dog?

This week we talk about a range of different topics involving the treatment of dogs for different concerns that may be going on with them. We see lots of dogs come in with bowel concerns like continued diarrhea and it can be difficult to diagnose the exact issue depending on how much information we have. The best thing you can do is have a complete report of your dog including their habits, behavior and diet. It’s important to consider what is happening with your dog on a daily basis. Staying observant about their habits could be the difference in a diagnosis. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Lindsey Berg; Puppy Training

We’re back with our friend, Lindsey Berg talking about puppy training! Lindsey is a respected dog trainer in Michigan and we always love talking with her about dog topics. This week we wanted to cover some of the ins and outs of training your new puppy. We’ve all been there wondering how to wrangle in this little thing we weren’t prepared for. If you’ve had a puppy this will bring back so many memories and if you’re considering getting a dog, this will be extremely helpful information! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!