Let's Boop Snoots

Vero starts the episode by sharing some exciting news: there is another snoot to boop in the household!!! Ralph now has a little brother, Milhouse, who was rescued from Easter Ontario Potcake Rescue. Listen in the hear about the adoption process, Milhouse's personality and the training priorities for this little snoot. Heidi wraps up the episode by going over things that you may need to consider w...

Heidi starts the episode by chatting about some dog fun facts from the AKC. Are you part of the percentage of individuals who let their snoots sleep in bed with them? Vero then talks about her new purchase that is helping her walk Ralph while there are major distractions - it is helping her get a better grip to hold Ralph back! Heidi talks about a singles’ with snoots event that will soon take pla...

Vero starts the episode by sharing the changes she has made to Ralph's food after listening to one of HoliRaw's podcast episode. Heidi then chats about her recent vacation and all the dog related experiences that she encountered. Vero finishes the episode by talking about a Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue event that she attended and the special puppy that she met - for the second time! Let's just s...

Heidi and Vero share some BIG NEWS during this week's episode!!! Let's Boop Snoots will be at the Ottawa Pet Expo @ottpetexpo on October 1st and 2nd fundraising for Sit With Me @sitwithmerescue, a shelter dog rescue in Ottawa, through their first fundraiser: Dog Toy Mountain! So exciting and they hope to see some local listeners at the event! Heidi also chats about her most recent dog sitting expe...

Vero kicks off the episode by sharing her volunteer experience at puppy yoga with the Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue organization. Heidi then chats about the importance of socializing your dog to water and teaching them how to swim, and shares which two dog breeds that cannot swim. They finish the episode by reviewing some dock diving activities/competitions you can do with your dog! This episode...

Vero and Heidi start the episode by discussion dog reactivity: what it is, what it looks like and some steps on how you might be able to manage reactivity. Vero shares the work that she is currently doing with Ralph to eliminate his barking inside the house at pedestrians and dogs walking by. Heidi gives a quick review of what socialization is and its important, as well as the different types of d...

In this episode, Heidi and Vero chat about their adventure to Stray Dog Brewing Company. They each had the opportunity to taste a flight of beer and they provide a review for each. You will definitely see them back at Stray Dog! They finish the episode by chatting about Potcakes and what Vero is looking in a rescue including hard nos! This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutritio...

Heidi kicks off the episode by sharing a story about the return of her two dogs after their escape from the backyard. Vero recently volunteered at an Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue event and she talks about her experience. Heidi reviews a show that she recently watched on Netflix: The Hidden Lives of Pets. Listen in to hear about the incredible characters of our pooches and some not well-known inf...

As they find themselves in the middle of summer, Vero and Heidi discuss the signs of heatstroke and what may lead to heatstroke! Vero briefly chats about cleaning dog paws after discovering an easy solution (an actual solution!) to decrease paw licking due to the environment. They finish the episode by talking about fireworks and what not to do if your dog is scared! This episode is sponsored by H...

Heidi and Vero review dog body language as summer hits and more and more dogs are making their way to the park. Heidi shares a recent story and what she observed in dog that seemed a little overwhelmed! Vero chats about the Westminster Best in Show winner as well as a recent discovery: TMJ in dogs! This episode is sponsored by HoliRaw Nutrition @holirawnutrition www.holirawnutrition.com; and Stray...

Heidi and Vero have special guest Emma Murdock on the show today. Emma is the owner of Walk With Me Ottawa and Frostbite Working Dog Club and she joins the show to chat about different aspects of her business including how some training might overlap and how safety and liability work within a dog business. She also shares what GRC (Gameness, Responsibility and Control) and SR (Social Responsibilit...

This episode is all about dog etiquette, or should it be called "owner etiquette"?! Heidi and Vero chat about some basic dos and don'ts of dog ownership and how to be a responsible and accountable dog owner from picking up your dog's poop to how to greet other dogs on walks.

Vero and Heidi have special guest Carly from With a Dog podcast @withadogpodcast on the show today! Tune in to hear Carly chat about all things podcasting including how her experience with dogs inspired her to launch a dog podcast and her experience so far as a podcast host. She also shares a little bit about herself and her two beloved dogs, Lupin and Albus. They finish the episode with a BOOP or...

Heidi kicks off the episode by chatting about Gibbon and Loue's swimming adventures. Vero then shares her experience at the Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue Meet 'n Greet that was held at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. To finish off the episode, Heidi and Vero discuss spatial pressure - Vero shares how she will be implementing this training into her walks with Ralph.

In this episode, Vero starts the episode by sharing that she may be welcoming a new addition into her little family. She shares her experience so far with a local company who had been looking to rehome a dog - the application process, the meetup between herself, Ralph, the current dog owner and the owner of an Ottawa dog company, Walk With Me Ottawa. She also chats about her ecollar training with...

Heidi and Vero have special guests Jenn Ferris, who is blind, and her guide dog Victoria. Jenn shares her story by sharing her background, how she conquered her fear of dogs, what influenced her in making the decision to get a guide dog for the blind, and her experience with the application process.

In this episode, Vero and Heidi start by sharing an update on the training they have been doing with their puppers and if they are seeing any improvements. They continue the episode by discussing the three most common dog body modifications and they share their thoughts on these.

In this episode, Vero and Heidi share what happened during their respective Easter weekend! While Ralph had a ball with his cousins, Loue experienced a lake incident. They then share which aspects of their dog training they need improve!

After sharing some dog stories, Heidi reviews some dog events that take place around the region - we are definitely looking forward to the next Pet Expo! Afterwards, Vero talks about her experience with grooming Ralph with a reference to great YouTube channel from which anyone can learn!

Vero kicks off the episode by reviewing the Dogoscope - horoscope for dogs! Does you dog's sign line up with his/her personality? Heidi then talks about a company in our area: Poop Squad! Poop is definitely in the air lately and this service offers to clear up your backyard of poop. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Heidi and Vero finish up the episode with more fun dog facts!

In this episode, Vero and Heidi talk about baaaaaad dogs by sharing some recent stories about their own dogs: altercation at the big boy dog park and kitchen counter tenderloin theft. Vero continues by reviewing the signs of neglect you may notice when adopting or rescuing a pooch, and Heidi chats about Loue's behaviour which may indicate a lack of training with her previous owners. They finish of...

Vero starts the episode by reviewing Ralph's first year! What an adventure and he is 100% cuteness! Heidi then reviews a couple of dog articles - one that talks about the mental enrichment of our pooches, and a second one that reviews 10 signs that your dog loves you!

In this episode, Vero and Heidi talk about Vero's "almost" dog adoption and then Vero provides an update about Ralph's walking with a prong collar - SUCCESS!!! Heidi then provides an update on how Loue has been adapting to her new environment and what certain behaviours may mean.

In this episode, Vero chats about Ralph's obsession with Mochi and asks Heidi for some advice. Heidi then shares some very exciting news - what did LBS do on a recent trip to Montreal? Tune in to find out!

As Heidi and Vero enter the cold winter months, they review things to consider if you are a dog owner - clothes, temperature, boots and booping windows...WHAT?! Booping windows?! They also chat about some of differences when it comes to rescuing or adopting a pup from a breeder as they start considering a second pooch. Vero finishes the episode with some more dog facts!