K9 Educators - To Save a Pets Life

Professional pet photography allows you to have high-quality images of your pet to cherish for years to come. From candid shots to posed portraits, a professional photographer can capture the unique personality and spirit of your pet in a way that phone snapshots just can't match.  In this episode of To Save a Pet's Life, we speak with pet photographer Bonnie Sindlar. We discuss the bene...

Join me as I get the pleasure to spend time with Jade Pengelly. Jade is a  registered veterinary nurse from New Zealand and has recently published the book "Tales of a Vet Nurse." Jade is hoping to inspire more veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians to share their stories and viewpoints within the veterinary industry. She has great passion promoting the veterinary nursing/technicia...

In this episode I spend some time with one of my former students Abby Davis. Abby has quite the passion and during one training course actually got blisters on her hands attempting revive my CPR manikins. Abby is now a professional groomer and will talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly side of grooming and how she ended up in this career field. Until next time- Never let fear be larger than y...

Dog-training programs (DTPs) are the most common type of prison-based animal programs (Furst, 2006). The first successful prison-based animal program in the United States unintentionally began in 1975 at the Lima State Hospital in Ohio, when an inmate adopted an injured bird (Strimple, 2003). The staff noticed a change in the behavior of inmates on the ward, which led them to allow an animal thera...

Your "WHY" is a statement of purpose that describes why you do the work you do and the why you live the lifestyle you do. In this episode we will travel back in time and talk about an incident that happened many years ago and that helped define my why. In this episode we will visit with my previous neighbor Cassi Toth as we recall the events of that day. You can't plan when an emerg...

It is that time of year again!  BOOM BOOM BANG! Dogs experience the world through their senses — nose, eyes, ears. The typical Fourth of July celebration can be overwhelming to them.  In Episode 5 we talked about simple strategies for dog owners. We have asked Dog trainer Jennifer Skiba from Namastay training to come back to the show to dig in a little deeper. We hope you enjoy the episode!  To sp...

In this episode we talk with professional dog trainer Sam Williams. Sam talks about the importance of obedience training in a variety of setting including when you need to apply a first aid technique to your dog. Sam also talks about the difference between desensitization  and training. "When you get a puppy, five minutes of your day should be spent desensitizing to touch and sound. This shou...

Join myself and trainer Sam Williams as we dedicate this episode to Andee the three legged deaf dog.  My Guest Sam started working with horses at a young age and her love for animals has lead her to have a passion for training protection dogs. She also enjoys decoy work and is involved in many dog sports. At only 10 months old Andee an American Pit Bull Terrier has faced insurmountable challenges...

In this podcast I am with Roger O. Williams, author of Turn Back Blow! Roger who was born in Jamaica took on animal cruelty single-handedly in his country. As a boy, he saw many dogs got poisoned, kicked and stoned for various reasons. In 2013 he decided to write his first novel (titled: Turn Back Blow)  He wanted to bring awareness and show to his fellow Jamaican people--and other people from the...

Join us in this case study involving Dog owner Susan Paulson. Susan lost her dog Kinetic to water intoxication, also known as Hyponatremia.  Hyponatremia is a relatively rare but potentially fatal condition that is most commonly seen in dogs that love to play in the water. They tend to ingest large quantities of water very quickly. It can also happen when they “catch” pressurized water from sprink...

Last summer, the news shocked dog owners across social media: three dogs died after playing in a pond in Wilmington, North Carolina, while another died after a swim in Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and three different dogs died after playing in a lake in Austin. What led to the deaths of all seven dogs? Likely, liver failure was brought on by ingesting water contaminated with toxic blue-green algae. Le...

We often get questions on why puppies do this. In puppies their eyesight is not developed yet so they twist their head to see what sounds hit what ear so they can turn and focus with their more developed eyesight or in older dogs it may be an unfamiliar sound.   I put this to the test and found a sound bite that had great results with my labradoodle Hank.    Have fun and see if it works!  

In this episode our instructor Dan Ponce will talk about hunting dogs! Hunting dogs are on the move and things can happen fast as dogs are exposed with many threats to their health and safety. Hazards are at every turn and can include barbed wire, porcupines, skunks, ticks, bees, other animals or even traps set for other animals. Fixed objects such thick brush and sharp sticks that can impale and...

In this episode I will speak with Riley Mers. As a child Riley developed a dangerous food allergy to peanuts and spent her childhood with her service dog Rock'O. Her allergies were so sever she still has a scar on her foot from a time when a peanut shell slipped into her sandal at the park, burning her skin like an acid.  Rock'O was trained to detect peanuts and keep her safe. Riley will...

Water hemlock is a highly poisonous plant found in many areas of North America and in parts of Europe. Ingestion of even a small amount can be lethal to your dog. Water Hemlock is thought to be the most poisonous range plant on the continent and exposure to the plant comes with a guarded prognosis.  Learn about the plant and more importantly how to keep your dog safe! Get Pet First-aid Certified O...

The good old question- Can I use Vaseline on my dog?   We answer that question and dig into some alternatives. According to dermatologist Dr. Alan Dattner, the founder of HolisticDermatology.com, the components of oil removed during the making of petroleum jelly are, in some cases, canceer causing.  While Vaseline itself, is highly refined and purified and classified as non-carcinogenic, the same...

Dwayne Caruth founder of Big Dog Seat Belt Company joins author Eric "Odie" Roth to talk seat belts and dog's. There are many things you should consider as more pet owners than ever are foregoing the kennel in favor of bringing their furry friends along on vacation and that means more time in the family sedan. In some states it is becoming law for your dog to have a seatbelt. A stud...

Is your dog stressed by fireworks? Fireworks are a fun and exciting way to celebrate holidays like Independence Day. For dogs, though, those loud booms and flashing lights aren’t so fun and are dog gone frightening! Fireworks bring a whole new set of fears as they are closer to the ground, accompanied by sudden booms, flashes and burning smells. Dogs experience the world through their senses — nos...

Every pet parent loves to see their dog run in grass. However, there are some wild grasses that dogs should stay away from. Foxtails are grasses with seed awns that are extremely dangerous to dogs. That’s because the awns on foxtails are barbed, razor-sharp needles, designed to burrow into the ground with the seed. However, they can also burrow through a dog’s skin and enter soft tissue where they...

Eric "Odie" Roth author of K9 MEDIC and Paramedic Dan Ponce talk about the importance of having a Pet-First-aid Kit, the top 10 principles when it comes to having a complete kit and will tell you how to receive a recommended Pet First-aid list for free!  There are many emergencies that may arise at home involving our pets and in those moments it is important to be fully prepared in order...

Skunks live all over the place, and if your dog gets curious about one, they may end up with a face full of stink. If your pooch gets sprayed, there are ways you can rid them of the scent without buying every can of tomato juice in the area.  In this podcast we will go over the neutralizing formula, address some Skunk characteristics and more importantly the effects it has on your dog. You and dow...

In this episode I will give you a little background on how we started and what you can expect from future episodes.   Thank you for listening and we look forward to you subscribing. Get Pet First-aid Certified ONLINE from K9 Educators!   Join Dr Lisa Booth DVM. as this class gives you confidence. Confidence that no matter what the situation involving your clients pets you will be able to provide c...