The Everything Pup Podcast

030 - How Yeast Overgrowth Affects Your Pup With Julie Anne Lee DCH RCSHom It seems like there’s an endless stream of dogs that come into our stores with skin irritation that causes them to chew, nibble and scratch at themselves relentlessly.   Oftentimes, they’ve already gotten a diagnosis that their dog has allergies, but many of the treatment options they’ve been given aren’t working as they sh...

#029 - The Journey From Wolfdog Owner to Wolfdog Advocate With Georgina De Caigny The first time I met a real life Wolfdog it was a magical experience. I started to imagine that one day I might share my home with a Wolfdog. I mean, how cool would it be to have a wild-looking pet that was actually domesticated like a dog??  But the more I learned about the Wolfdog, the more I realized that these an...

#028 - Should You Buy Pet Insurance? One of the most common questions we get asked in our pet food stores is, “What do you think about pet insurance?” And, I’ll be honest - I have a lot of feelings about pet insurance! In our household, we pay over $400/month for pet insurance for our three, large breed dogs. AND it’s almost a monthly occurrence that we get an email notifying us that one or more o...

#027 - The Best Time to Spay or Neuter Your Pup With Dr. Wanda Vockeroth DVM Today’s topic is a little bit controversial. I know that people have very strong opinions about spaying and neutering dogs and some of today’s conversation might not align with the beliefs amongst the general population of dog owners.  No matter your thoughts on the matter, we can all agree that spaying and neutering your...

#026 - 7 Easy Ways to Give Your Pup More Freedom of Choice Chances are you’ve never really thought about how many choices you make in one day. And, if you’re lucky, you’ve never had to consider what it might be like to start having your choices taken away from you.  What would it be like to live a life where everything you do is determined by someone else?  When you get up, when you go to the bath...

#025 - The Problem With Off-Leash Parks With Natasha Mazac Most pup parents believe that visiting off-leash parks with their canine companion is a right of passage. But, what if I told you that dogs suitable for attending public off-leash parks may actually be the exception, not the rule? Today’s guest is Natasha Mazac. Natasha is a certified professional dog trainer and head of behaviour at Dogma...

#024 - Dog Dental Disease and How to Prevent and Treat it Did you know that over 80% of dogs over the age of 3 have some form of active dental disease? This staggering number makes dental disease the most prominent of all diseases in dogs.  The saddest part of this statistic is that in most cases, dental disease in dogs can be prevented! Of course, like many diseases, genetics plays a role, but in...

#023 - Pets and Domestic Violence With Mandi Pratt Did you know that 48% of victims of domestic violence delay leaving their abuser because they aren’t sure where to find safety, with their pet? In honour of Domestic Violence Awareness month, my guest today is Mandi Pratt from Greyboy Pet Prints. Mandi once had to flee a domestic violence situation with her child and cat and now she’s a domestic v...

#022 - Dexas MudBuster [Review] The MudBuster is a game changing paw washing system for home, hiking, the beach, the dog park, or anywhere your pup’s feet get messy.  Add a little water to the MudBuster, insert the paw, and twist the MudBuster to remove dirt and debris.  #weratedogstuffdotcom #weratedogstuff In this episode we'll discuss: The features of the MudBuster The pros of cons of the...

#021 - 10 Healthy Toppers You Can Add to Any Dog Food One of the easiest things a pet parent can do to improve their dog’s health is to add fresh food toppers to their dog’s food. Although fresh toppers benefit ALL dogs, no matter the diet they’re on, they’re perhaps most important for a dog that’s fed a processed diet, like kibble. In this episode I'll give you a list of healthy toppers you...

#020 - Pomppa ToppaPomppa VS Hurtta Extreme Warmer Dog Jackets [Review] Winter is coming ⚔️ ❄️, so I thought I would review my two favourite winter dog coats - the Pomppa ToppaPomppa and the Hurtta Winter Warmer.  This will be the first of many dog product reviews! Please feel free to let me know if you like the format, or if you have any suggestions for the reviews going forward; I'd love to...

#019 - Hiring an End-of-Life Dog Photographer With Sarah Ernhart Sometimes it seems like we wake up one day and our dogs are old and grey. Other times, their lives are cut short by accident or illness.   In any case, ensuring we have keepsakes and memorials of our dogs can be what gets us through the tough days that follow their passing.  One way we can memorialize our pets is through professional...

#018 - My Personal Experience With In-Home Euthanasia Losing a beloved pet is never easy! However, my experience with in-home euthanasia definitely made the transition easier for our family when our two dogs Brindel and Porter passed away. Join me to learn more about our very personal experience with in-home euthanasia and what you can expect from the process. Holly's qualifications include:...

#017 - Creating a Sensory Yard for Your Dog With Taylor McDonald Some might say a Sensory Yard is the ultimate form of enrichment for a companion dog, and the good news is you don't need a ton of space, time or money to create one! In this episode I'm interviewing Taylor McDonald who's the creator of the Bindi’s Bucket List platforms! Located in Ontario Canada, Bindi's Bucket l...

#016 - The Many Benefits of Feeding a Raw Diet to Your Dog When I opened my first Tail Blazers - Health Food Store for Pets in 2006, raw food diets for dogs and cats were somewhat controversial. In fact, I remember people peeking their heads into our store, seeing our giant walk in freezers, and being really, truly confused. “Is this a store for pets, or people”, they’d ask. Despite the fact that...

#015 - What is Separation Anxiety? With Drae Baker Does your dog start to pant or pace while you’re getting ready for work, or bark and destroy the house once you’ve gone? If so, he may have separation anxiety. This particular topic hits close to home for me as I have a dog with separation anxiety and to say he’s made our lives “challenging” is an understatement. Grizz has not spent any time alone...

#014 - Are Beef Cheek Rolls Rawhide, Rebranded? Pup parents everywhere are talking about the latest TikTok craze – Beef Cheek Rolls! Although they’ve been around for awhile, many people are just discovering these long lasting, affordable and palatable chew treats! Now, along with the popularity of these treats come the skeptics, which is a GOOD thing! I’m always in favour of pet parents asking que...

#013 Meet the Brand - Champion Pet Foods with Lauren Hoines IMPORTANT UPDATE: Champion Pet Foods has been acquired by Mars Petcare. Mars will be taking control of the company in Q1 or Q2. Once the acquisition has been completed, I can no longer endorse this brand and will be removing the products from our store shelves. Do you ever wonder how your favourite brands got started, or are you curious t...

#012 - 10 Reasons Why Your Dog May be a Picky Eater and What to do About it Has your dog always been a picky eater, or have they become one recently and you’re left frustrated and scratching your head? Hardly a day goes by without someone coming into our store looking for help finding food for their picky eater. Most of these dogs are on high quality, highly palatable food, so what is causing this...

#011 - How to Choose a Responsible Dog Breeder with Barbara Walmer Do you know the difference between a breeder doing things responsibly for the breed, their breeding dogs, and their puppies and those that are in it strictly for the money? For this episode I’ve enlisted Behaviour Consultant, Professional Dog Trainer and Golden Retriever breeder, Barbara Walmer, from Good As Gold Training in Calgar...

#010 - Dealing with Dog Diarrhea Dogs quite often get the runs for various reasons and it totally sucks ducks for everyone concerned!  In this episode I'll discuss some of the most common reasons our store clients come in seeking help for dog diarrhea, and the supplements and foods I recommend to get those poops back to being pick-up-able. Learn: 6 common reasons for dog diarrhea. My favourit...

#009 - What is Canine Rehabilitation? with BJ Desjardins Various methods of canine conditioning and rehabilitation have been around for years, but do you know what exactly it's used for and when it might be a good option for YOUR pup? In this episode we’re chatting with BJ Desjardins who's been working in the pet rehab space for nearly 20 years! She's been treating my dog, Grizz, wi...

#008 - Navigating Commercial Dog Diets Have you ever gone into a pet food store and been overwhelmed with all of the different categories of dog food?  Dry, raw, canned - which options are the best for your pup? In this episode we'll help you navigate the differences between the many dog food choices you'll be presented with in your favourite local pet food shop. Learn: The pros and cons...

#007 - Growing your Pup’s Instagram Following by Defining your Purpose with Natalia Martinez Have you every noticed that most of your favourite Instagram accounts follow a theme or have a purpose? What most successful influencers have in common is that they’ve chosen to focus on a handful of topics, in order to niche down their audience to those that love those very specific subjects. For instance...

#006 - The Benefits of Bone Broth for Dogs Bone broth is a simple and affordable way to add extra nutrition to your dog's bowl! Catch this episode if you'd like to learn how! Learn: The health benefits of bone broth for dogs How to make home made bone broth The trick to getting the most gelatinous bone broth How to choose a commercial bone broth Resources from this episode: Episode 006:...