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Good Dog!

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Good Dog offers expert advice on dog behavior, training, breed choices, care, feeding, and more about our 4-legged friends hosted by Joanne Greene.

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17:22

Dog Humor and Modern Dog Culture

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2018/03/05

Dogs have always been funny but years ago, dog humor tended to be at the dog's expense. Today, our dogs hold positions of honor in our lives and dog humor has evolved as well. On this episode of "Good Dog", Joanne speaks with Cameron Woo and Claudia Kawczynska, publishers of "The Bark, the magazine of modern dog culture", and authors of the NY Times best-seller "Dog is My Co-Pilot" and, most recently, "Howl: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Dog Wit". If you have a question that you'd like

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22:02

Medical Insurance for Dogs

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2018/02/26

The sky's the limit on what you can spend on medical bills for your dog. You could get lucky and have a healthy pet or you could be looking at a stack of bills that far exceed your budget. In Sweden, 49% of pet owners insure their dogs; in England nearly 20% of pets are insured. In the U.S., the number is far smaller. On this week's episode of Good Dog, Joanne speaks with Brian Iannessa of VPI Pet Insurance on the costs and benefits of medical insurance for your dog.If you have a question that you'd

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16:29

Environmentally Responsible Dog Products

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2018/02/19

Worldwise was started back in 1990, long before "green" had taken on a new meaning. The concept was and is to manufacture environmentally sustainable pet products that work as well or better, look as nice or finer, and cost the same or less than existing products. In this episode of "Good Dog", former Worldwise President and CEO Aaron Lamstein explains how recycled plastic bottles are used to create a range of "PoochPlanet" beds, currently sold at 30,000 stores nationwide. If you have a question

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14:48

Neuticles - For the Dog Who Has Everything...Except

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2018/02/12

Cosmetic surgery for humans has become enormously popular and in this episode of Good Dog you'll hear that dogs are getting in on the craze. Gregg Miller is the creator of Neuticles, testicular implants for dogs in the past 12 years, over 100,000 pets have been what Miller describes as "restored." Hear how and why dog owners are choosing to have their pups implanted when or after they're neutered. Miller maintains that it's perfectly safe, humane, and, at least for some, affordable.If you have a

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12:44

Woman's Best Friend - Women Writers on the Dogs in...

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2018/02/05

"Woman's Best Friend" is a compilation of essays that celebrate dog moms and their canine companions. Dogs teach us how to happy at the mere site of a loved one, how not to take things personally, how to remember the good & forget the bad, and how to have faith that the sun will come out again. Editor Megan McMorris shares tales of dogs who warm our beds, maintain our sanity, function as personal trainers, and give us a reason to get up each morning. Does the description "Half Buddha - Half Bozo"

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17:03

My Dog Has Cancer. It's All About Quality of Life

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2018/01/29

In this episode, Trish King returns to tell us about her 12 year old dog whose aging lumps have gone from benign to cancer. Host Joanne Greene talks to her about the process of creating the best quality of life in her remaining time.

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22:07

Guide Dogs Aid in Cancer Research

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2018/01/22

Guide Dogs for the Blind has joined forces with the Canine Cancer Genome Project (part of the National Institutes for Health) to help reduce cancer in both dogs and humans. Geneticist Dr. Elaine Ostrander explains the work being done to identify genes that cause cancer and how dogs in general, and Guide Dogs in particular, are aiding in this effort.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.comSmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound

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14:57

"Dreaming in Libro - How a Good Dog Tamed a Bad Woman"

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2018/01/15

The best seller "Marley and Me" was the tale of a particularly outrageous family dog. "Dreaming in Libro", by contrast, is the story of a good dog that tamed a (self described) bad woman. In this conversation, host Joanne Greene speaks with writer Louise Berkinow whose life was changed when a boxer followed her home one day through the streets of Manhattan.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.comSmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound

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24:13

Grooming Tips & Dog Coat Myths

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2018/01/08

Did you know that dog hair and dog fur are the same thing? Master groomer Daryl Conner shares the truth about caring for your dog's coat.Shedding and allergies, brushing and matting, there's so much for dog owner's to know about maintaining a healthy coat. The topic of grooming comes alive in this lively conversation with master groomer Daryl Conner. Based in rural Maine, Daryl's written numerous excellent articles and teaches other groomers at conferences and workshops around the country. It's

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18:10

Sit Means Sit! Training for Your Dog

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2018/01/01

Remote collar training is especially effective when you're not always tethered to your dog.While clicker training works especially well with guide dogs, police K9s are often trained using remote collars. Some people are reluctant to even explore this option, thinking that their animal might experience pain but, as Fred Hassen of SitMeansSit points out, a dog's perception of pain or discomfort is quite different than yours. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Joanne explores remote collar

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25:02

Successful Clicker Training for Your Dog

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2017/12/26

Remote collar training is especially effective when you're not always tethered to your dog.While clicker training works especially well with guide dogs, police K9s are often trained using remote collars. Some people are reluctant to even explore this option, thinking that their animal might experience pain but, as Fred Hassen of SitMeansSit points out, a dog's perception of pain or discomfort is quite different than yours. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Joanne explores remote collar

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10:05

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Dogs

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2017/12/19

Most dogs experience acupuncture as we do, falling into a deep state of relaxation. Daphne Lavoni practices traditional Chinese medicine on animals and explains the conditions that can be treated with herbal formulas, acupuncture and massage. Along with diseases of the heart, liver and kidney, Chinese medicine is helpful for respiratory problems, musculoskeletal issues, gastrointestinal concerns, skin conditions, and emotional challenges. Lavoni has a bachelors degree in Animal Science and a Masters

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18:34

45 MPH Couch Potatoes: Retired Greyhounds as Pets

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2017/12/12

Greyhounds have been racing since biblical times, though the sport is dying a slow death in the U.S. There are only about 50 dog tracks remaining in 15 states; other states have banned the sport. Yet, thousands of greyhounds are euthanized each year when their careers end. Rescue organizations, like REGAP, Retired Greyhounds as Pets, foster these dogs and then make them available for adoption as family pets. In this episode of the Good Dog Podcast, Joanne speaks with Ken Marten of the Michigan

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15:25

Adopting a Dog. Renting with a Dog

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2017/12/05

While shelter dogs often come with baggage, there are many who will make perfect pets. In this episode of Good Dog, Jan McHugh Smith, President of the San Francisco SPCA, advises listeners on how to select the right dog for your lifestyle from an animal shelter. Many dogs arrive at shelters because their owners moved and the new landlord wouldn't accept pets. The SFSPCA has an Open Door Program that helps dog owners find pet-friendly housing and makes recommendations on how to approach landlords on

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23:39

Designer or Hybrid Dogs

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2017/11/28

Designer or hybrid dogs have become high fashion in Hollywood, but Gary Garner, founder of the American Canine Hybrid Club, has been breeding and registering these pups for decades. In an effort to capture the characteristics of two different breeds, breeders have been experimenting with every conceivable mix. Imagine a chihuahua-dalmation (chimation?). Some combinations are best left to the imagination! Many mixes include poodles in an attempt to create non-shedding non-poodles, but there are no

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15:23

Touring The Wag Hotel for Dogs

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2017/11/21

In recent years, our pet dogs have been treated to an ever increasing array of products and outfits. Nothing is too fine for our furry friends. Now, in SF and other California cities, pampered pooches can stay at the Wag Hotel where high end suites come complete with video showing of films about dogs. On this week's episode of "Good Dog", Joanne tours the Wag Hotel with general manager Brian Rios. Get ready: Wag Hotel may be coming to your city next!If you have a question that you'd like answered

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13:11

Choosing to End a Dog’s Life

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2017/11/07

Many of us agree that it's responsible to end our dogs' lives to save them from pain when there's no hope of recovery. But rarely does the decision to euthanize one's pet come easily. In this week's episode of "Good Dog", Joanne speaks with her veterinarian, Dr. Gary Jones, who compassionately ended Farfel's life, the dog in whose memory "Good Dog" is dedicated. Hear about the decision to euthanize, how it's changed over the years, and what it means to vets.Please click on the Pooch Pix page at

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31:18

Pitbulls & Breed Specific Legislation

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2017/10/31

Years ago, Dobermans were the dogs to be feared. Then it was the Rotweiller. Today, pit bulls are in the proverbial dog house with advocates touting the sweetness of the breed and adversaries saying they have no place in our communities. Listen to experts on both sides of the fence discuss the breed and recent moves to legislate against pit bulls. Guests on this episode of the "Good Dog" Podcast include Mary Harwelik of The Real Pit Bull.com, Marcy Setter of Pit Bull Rescue, and Oklahoma State

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16:58

Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs

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2017/10/24

Last winter, thousands of dogs and cats became ill with kidney disease after eating tainted pet food. Some pet owners continue to question the safety of commercial brands and wonder if they should be cooking their dog's food at home. On this episode of "Good Dog", we hear from Dr. Sean Delaney, VP of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and Dr. Robert Poppenga, a professor of veterinary toxicology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on what's safe to feed our pets, what's in

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24:59

Traveling with Dogs: The Dog Lover’s Companion

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2017/10/17

The status of dogs continues to rise in American society and hotels, restaurants, retailers, and municipalities are all responding loud and clear! Many of us want to take our pups along when we travel and in this episode of Good Dog, Maria Goodavage, author of The Dog Lover's Companion to California, (and separate editions for the Bay Area and LA) offers tips and suggestions for great vacations with four legged friends. Hear why Carmel, Mendocino, San Diego, and San Francisco are all great places to

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