Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Allergies for Your Allergies

This week we talk about the ongoing battle with allergies during this time of year and we don’t just mean us humans. Your dogs experience different allergies as well. We also discuss working dogs, sun bleached chocolate labs and the way things used to be. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Dog Socialization

Do us a favor and send our podcast to one friend who loves their dogs! This week Dr. Pete and Molly talk about the importance of socializing your dogs to be comfortable with both humans and other dogs. They offer some discussion on dogs that fit on different ends of the spectrum from dogs that get aggressive to dogs that get scared and how to help your pets adjust as they go. We also talk about reinventing yourself throughout your career and how to stay fresh and engaged as you get older and things are ever changing. Thanks so much for listening. Be sure to subscribe and review!

Heartworm; What’s the Deal?

This week on the Off Leash podcast, Dr. Pete talks about what he’s learned about heartworm over the years and what you actually need to do to prevent it. There are a million opinions about how to best prevent heartworm and when to test for it. Some of these treatments and plans are extremely expensive and unaffordable. Dr. Pete goes against the grain and lets you in on some secrets about preventing heartworm. If you have other things you’d like us to dissect in relation to caring for you dog, please sent us a note and we’ll be sure to discuss on the podcast! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Table Scraps: YES OR NO?

This week Molly and Ben get into a heated debate about table scraps. Ben argues there’s nothing wrong with it while Molly defends her point that it can only hurt your dog. How about you? Do you give table scraps? Send us a message and let us know! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Officer Winder; Police K9’s: Here to Work

This week we sit down with k9 Officer Winder to talk about what life looks like as a k9 officer and what he sees on a daily basis on the job. He talks about the ability for dogs to find bombs or drugs, and how they actually specialize in one or the other. We also talk about some experiences he’s had as well as some other topics of conversation concerning Police K9 dogs. These dogs are working dogs and that’s clear throughout the conversation. We appreciate you listening and we hope you’ll subscribe and review!

Dave Zuiderveen; “Always Happy To See You”

This week we’re joined by former NFL football player and veterinary pharmaceutical rep, Dave Zuiderveen. Dave has lived many experiences seeing the inside operations of veterinary clinics and what they do to help sick and injured pets. He was a pet medicine rep for years and shares great relationships with many of his former clients to this day. Dave is a wiener dog lover and talks a bit about why he loves wiener dogs so much. We also dive into some awesome stories from Dave and Dr. Pete’s time together as well as a range of other pet related topics. Don’t miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Sandy and Don Schafer; A Commitment To Your Dogs

This week we were grateful to host two people that have truly experienced the Voyager difference. Sandy and Don know the heartache and pain of losing a dog too early. When they found out what caused it, they were sick with worry about how to confidently care for another dog. That’s when they found Voyager Dog Food. Sandy and Don share details about their real life experience and we have a conversation about how we can help other dog owners to be more educated about the issues within the dog food industry and what we’re feeding our pets. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Dogs Read Your Energy

This week we’re joined by special guest Jason. Molly and Jason are both extremely passionate about dogs and the conversation ranges from a dogs drive to hunt and retrieve to dogs reading their owners energy and it affecting their behavior. We also discuss rather hangin’ with dogs than people and pit bulls being sweet. We appreciate you listening and hope you’ll subscribe and review! Let us know what you’d like us to discuss!

Stomach Flips and New Vets

This week Dr. Pete talks a little bit about the different scenarios that new vets need to see in order for them to start getting some confidence in dealing with situations. Just like any other job, it takes a little bit of time for new veterinarians to have some different experiences under their belt. We also discuss what happened to the dog in Marley and Me. When a dogs stomach flips you need to act quickly to get the best possible outcome for them. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Fatty Tumors

This week Dr. Pete and Molly talk about a few different topics including Dr. Peter needing sensitivity training as well as some rock n roll history and an in depth discussion about fatty tumors in dogs. If you’ve ever seen a dog with a lump or tumor on them then you know exactly what we’re talking about. We appreciate you listening and hope you’ll subscribe and review!