Dog is Love

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In this episode of "Dog is Love," hosts Chrissy and Cara speak with Sarah Perl, Medical Director of Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Child Protection Program, about Olivia—the hospital’s first facility dog. They explore Olivia’s journey from service dog training to providing comfort for children facing trauma, the distinctions between fac...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In this episode of "The Dog Is Love Podcast," hosts Chrissy and Cara continue their conversation about bringing home a new puppy. They discuss the challenges and joys of the journey while giving you practical tips and the supplies needed - leashes, collars, crate, food, comforting toys - you name it. With relatable anecdotes and plenty of h...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In this episode of "The Dog Is Love Podcast," hosts Chrissy and Cara share their personal experiences and practical tips for bringing home a new puppy. They discuss the challenges of sleepless nights, potty and crate training, and the emotional growth that comes with puppy care. The hosts offer advice on essential supplies like leashes, col...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In this episode of the Dog is Love Podcast, Chrissy and Cara explore the “shop” side of the adopt or shop debate, focusing on how to choose a puppy from a breeder. They discuss puppy development stages, the importance of socialization, health screenings, and responsible breeder practices. The hosts share their personal experiences and offer practical...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! Thinking of bringing a new dog into your life? In this episode, Chrissy and Cara discuss the key considerations for adopting versus shopping for a dog. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, understanding breed characteristics, and assessing lifestyle compatibility before bringing a dog home. The conversation covers the challenges and rewa...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In this episode, Chrissy and Cara explore how our emotional energy impacts our dogs and household dynamics. Chrissy shares how her stress as a busy mom can create chaos, affecting both her children and pets, while Cara describes the calm, grounding energy in her home with a new baby and dog. Through personal stories, they highlight the importance of...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In episode four, Chrissy and Cara discuss Canine to Five's third foundational principle of DOG which is How Dogs Act. They dive into the territorially nature of canines and troubleshoot a number of different scenarios the listener may experience with their pup. Whether it's jumping, incessant barking at the delivery man, or growling when so...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In episode three, our hosts dive into Canine to Five's second foundational principle of DOG which is How Dogs Learn. The answer? Behaviorally. Tune in as Chrissy and Cara share the behavioral insights they've gained over the years and give you the tools you need to train your pup right at home! 

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! In Episode One, Chrissy and Cara discuss the importance of learning the language of DOG so as to facilitate a deeper understanding of your dog's behavior and psyche. They touch on Canine to Five's three foundational principles of DOG: How They Live, How They Learn, and How They Act with specific emphasis on 'How They Live.' Since...

We would love to hear from you. Send us a text! Welcome to the Dog is Love podcast! We're so happy you're here. In this episode, co-hosts, Chrissy Wohltmann and Cara Kelly discuss the language of dog and explain the meaning of, "to have a dog, you have to understand DOG." They also go into the three Foundational Principles of DOG, focusing on the first principle, 'How Dogs...