Off Leash with Dr. Pete
Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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!

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
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!

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg to talk about the ins and outs of adopting a dog. Many people make crucial mistakes when adopting dogs and find themselves in difficult situations where the dogs may not be integrating quite as easily as they may have hoped. When you bring a new dog into the family, it can be a big change not only for you but also for the dog. We hear from Lindsey about the best way to find themselves right fit and ease everyone into their new situation. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Dr. Pete and Molly are back in studio together! This week we’re exploring a not so nice topic, your dog’s poop! We talk about some of the ins and outs of poop and how we can learn about your dog through its fecal matter. We also discuss issues you may have seen or run into and what the best way to deal with some of those problems may be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
This week Dr. Pete is back in the studio with Molly to answer more listener questions for you, our listeners! We talk about texting dogs for copper storage, what food to feed your puppy and a bunch of other questions regarding dog food. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you want to submit a question, please visit our website!

Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg, to talk about a few different topics focused heavily on dog behavior and how to correct some of that behavior. Lindsey is an established trainer with 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. She opens our eyes to some of the natural tendencies for dogs and how we can recognize areas of concern before they become a problem and work to make lasting changes to the way our dogs behave. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly sits down with Ben Dowdy from Voyager Dog Food to talk about how our emotions and feelings can change the way our dog is acting and behaving. Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a slump, your dog seems to portray that same energy? That’s because they do! Dogs can read and sense our emotions and it rubs off on them without us even realizing it! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to answer more questions from our listener. We include some great information about dogs, their food, and much more. Do you have a dog with itchy ears? Have you wondered if food toppers are worth it? What about treats, what can you give and how often are treats the real culprit of diet issues for you dog? We cover it all! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
This week we’re excited to talk about some new information that is coming out about copper storage disease. Research about copper storage in dogs has been ongoing and we’ve been able to be a part of that research ever since our beginnings at Voyager trying to solve a problem that wasn’t widely recognized. Listen in to learn about how this research has been gathered and what the next steps might be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
This week Celia is back in the studio with Molly and we’re trying out a new segment this week called “Would You Own That Dog?” Celia and Molly go through a list of different dogs and discuss the pros and cons of owning that type of dog. I’m sure our listeners will have varying opinions but that’s what makes each dog and dog owner unique! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

The Off Leash Mission
We started the Off Leash Podcast because we wanted to share information with pet owners that could make a difference in the way you care for your animals. Our podcast is closely related to our dog food brand, Voyager Dog Food. Voyager is a passion project that was born from a need for change in the dog food industry. Look us up and see why! When it comes to your animals we're not here to say what you want us to say, we're here to be an advocate for your pets! Like we always say, treat the treatable and prevent the preventable. Thanks for listening!







