Dog Nerd Show

In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we speak with Tammy Billups, author of Soul Healing With Our Animal Companions and Animal Soul Contracts. Tammy works with both animals and humans and we discuss the bonds we share with our animals, the human-animal connection, and more! You can find Tammy and her books at:  https://www.tammybillups.com/ Tammy has an upcoming master class on How to Identify 5 Type...

'Tis the season for fireworks and revelry! As we approach Independence Day, we offer our top 10 tips to keep your dogs safe during the 4th of July fireworks celebrations. If you have a dog who is afraid of fireworks, you know the frustration that comes with this time of year. It's a painful experience for dog parents whose dogs are fearful of fireworks, so we give our top 10 tips for kee...

Learn from our mistakes! We give you five things we would have done differently when raising our dogs. After 16 years with Finlay, and 13 with Riley, Megan and Michael discuss what they would have done differently when raising their dogs...and why. We are here to share our insight as dog parents and want to help you make the best decisions when it comes to raising your puppy through to adulthood....

Part of being a great pet parent is finding healthy treats for your pets. While doing author events at our local pet boutique, The Downtown Pooch, Megan noticed that dogs were absolutely loving frozen yogurt treats from The Bear & The Rat. Being a label-reader, Megan was thrilled to find a wholesome, fun treat for the dogs and bought some peanut butter and bacon fro-yo for Finlay and Riley. Of...

As your dog gets older, you're going to want to support a healthy, safe, and happy lifestyle. In this episode, we give you tips for your senior dog. From supplements to activities to keep them sharp, we discuss what we're doing to help our dogs. After our border terrier, Finlay recently took some spills, we have had to pay closer attention to his needs as he ages. Our dogs deserve our su...

Meet the lovable and adorable pug! Did you know the pug dog came from China and was bred as a companion animal for emperors? This is a sweet, funny, and sometimes comical little dog that would be a great breed for almost anyone (we discuss just a couple of things that may be drawbacks in the video). Do pugs shed? Do pugs have health issues? Are pugs good family dogs? What is a group of pugs called...

Meet the standard poodle! Did you know that the standard poodle is a hunting dog? Did you know that their grooming, that some say looks funny and "frou-frou," is actually functional? In episode #6 of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Pharaby Fable and her mom, Jen, to find out what it's like to have a standard poodle as a member of your family! Follow Pharaby on Instagram at: https://www.insta...

Are you thinking of getting a greyhound? In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Lucy, a retired racing greyhound who was rescued from Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta. The greyhound is one of the oldest and fastest dog breeds dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt. They are sighthounds meaning that they use their vision to hunt versus their sense of smell. After hearing from Lucy's paren...

Meet the French bulldog featuring Dunkin The Frenchie! French bulldogs have quickly become a popular breed, especially in the U.S. and U.K., but is it the right dog breed for you? In this episode of Dog Nerd Show, we meet Dunkin The Frenchie and his mom Diane. Do French Bulldogs shed? Can French bulldogs swim? What health issues do French bulldogs have? We answer these questions and more with this...

Adding a dog to your family is an important decision, one that shouldn't be taken lightly. Do you want a puppy, or would an older dog be better for your lifestyle? Did you know you can rescue purebred dogs? Do you know how to tell the difference between a responsible breeder and a puppy mill or "backyard" breeder? All of these are important factors to consider when getting a dog and...

Meet the border terrier! This terrier breed originated in the border region between England and Scotland, hence the name. A feisty and game dog, they were used to go to ground to hunt foxes, badgers, and other vermin. Join Dog Nerd Show hosts Megan and Michael as they introduce you to their border terriers and discuss what it's like to live with this spirited and sweet breed of dog. When thin...

In this episode, we meet Megan and Michael, The Dog Nerds. Megan is the author of the Riley Carson Series, books for kids 9 and up that weave responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues into a fun, mystery story. Michael is Megan's partner in life and fellow dog nerd. Megan and Michael discuss why they started this podcast and where they hope to take it. Dog Nerd Show will cover topic...