Let's Boop Snoots

Heidi and Vero share some doggy news they have recently come across such as the massive importation of puppies into Canada and a legal battle between a parent guardian and a breeder. They also review some amazing dog rescue organizations (are there any other kind?) and play a round of BOOP or SNOOT!

There are so many dog breeds out there - all with different personalities and needs! In this episode, Heidi and Vero review a few rare dog breeds, their grooming needs, activity levels and temperaments. They finish the episode by discussing some dog recipes that they found while researching recipes that require a low quantity of ingredients.

Vero and Heidi review the different types of crates that are available. They also discuss their own experience with crating their pups, how they handled the "first night home" and how they used it as a training tool. They also talk about their favourite Instagram snoots! Grab your phone and follow along!

On this episode, Vero and Heidi talk about their favourite dog products. Vero starts by explaining her dog camera preference and its features. They continue the discussion by reviewing items that might be considered essential depending on if you live in a warmer or colder climate...or both like us! Heidi ends the episode by sharing a dog story and what her favourite type of collar is.

Heidi and Vero talk about what to keep in mind in order to keep your pet(s) and guests safe during the holiday season, such as food, decorations, trees, children, routine change and much more! They highlight the important of creating a safe space for your dog during this hectic and stressful time. Happy Holidays!

Heidi and Vero start this episode by talking about tips Vero learned at a virtual dog grooming webinar. Vero also does a quick review of the tools that were used during that session. They discuss their experience with nail trimming, ear cleaning, provide a recipe for an easy solution (that actually works!!!) for when your dog gets skunked and share their thoughts on hair dyeing.

In this episode, Vero and Heidi discuss the end of life stage by reviewing the signs and sharing their own experience. Also, the different types of dog ownership are reviewed as they chat about the movie "A Dog's Purpose".

Heidi and Vero talk about a therapy dog webinar they attended! They discuss the requirements to become part of such a wonderful group and what a therapy dog evaluation entails. They also review common plants that are toxic to dogs as well as food that we should never feed our furry best friend.

Listen in to an episode full to information and facts about dog vaccines as Vero and Heidi discuss the types of vaccines and illnesses/diseases that they can prevent. A puppy vaccination schedule is reviewed to demonstrate what one could expect when getting a new puppy. They also list the top ten reasons why dog owners bring their pets to the vet!

Heidi and Vero talk about puppy growth and development by reviewing the many stages between birth and adulthood. They highlight the importance of not removing pups from their mother before the age of 8 weeks and how early traumatic experiences can have a lifelong impact. To finish, they discuss the controversy surrounding the best age to neuter and spay your dog.

On this episode, Vero and Heidi discuss how to interpret your dog's feelings and intentions by reading their body language: tail, eyes, ears, face and stance. They also talk about what it means to socialize your dog. They end the episode by playing a quick game of "BOOP" or "SNOOT"!

Heidi and Vero talk the most common unwanted dog behaviors and how to manage them. Tune in for a review of poop eating, fear, accidents in the house, biting, barking and running away. They will discuss what those behaviors could mean, what could be the causes and how they can be prevented!

Vero and Heidi continue to discuss the pet food industry and pet food labels and briefly review another pet food documentary. They also provide a quick overview of what a raw food diet consists of, and finish off the episode with a game or "BOOP or SNOOT"! Oh, and this is a good one!

Heidi and Vero review a pet food documentary, Pet Fooled, and discuss how the pet food industry regulates, or DOESN'T regulate, what goes into your pet's food. They provide some insight on the wording found on food bags and how these specific words determine the percentage of ingredients found in your pet's food! They also share their biggest takeaway from the documentary.

Vero and Heidi talk about all the different kinds of collars and leashes on the market. They end the episode by playing a game called BOOP or SNOOT! They use the word BOOP or SNOOT to rate products available for dogs. Boop being a positive or 'LIKE' and SNOOT meaning negative or 'DISLIKE'.

In this episode Vero and Heidi talk about the two mainstream schools of obedience training: purely positive and corrective. They share their own experiences of training their dogs and give a few tips and tricks. Vero and Heidi describe a few more areas of more specialized training for dogs such as: therapy dog training, security training, agility training, etc

 Heidi and Vero talk about the ways in which to ready yourself and your household for your dog. They give some tips and ideas on how and what to have ready for when you bring your dog home. Pet insurance is briefly discussed at the end of the episode.

Heidi and Vero welcome you to their very first episode of Let's Boop Snoots. They briefly describe how and why they decided to start this podcast then jump right into it! Heidi and Vero discuss what to think about when choosing a dog and compare and contrast rescue vs breeders. They discuss their own experiences and what to expect when you're ready to adopt/purchase.