Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This week we wanted to discuss a topic that impacts almost every pet and pet owner and that is pain that your animals may be dealing with at some point in their lives. If you’ve had a pet go through difficult struggles with pain it can be terrible to watch them struggle. In this times we wanted to give them something to make it feel better and often times pe...

This week we sat down with Dr. Pete to talk about a topic that lots of veterinarians have had to deal with throughout their career: veterinary burnout. Just like doctors and nurses, having burnout as a veterinarian is extremely common with how fast paced a day can be as a veterinarian or vet technician at a clinic. Your day can take a turn quickly depending on what types of cases you have in and o...

This week we wanted to touch on a topic that’s becoming increasingly popular in the US for people’s pets: Nutraceuticals! Dr. Pete joins Molly to discuss there these non traditional methods of treatment may actually be a huge benefit to your dogs and cats and their overall wellbeing. Have you tried any at home management that has been super successful? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message...

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to relive some of the wildest stories he can remember. from being seduced on a visit to see a horse to dogs eating trays full of pot brownies, this episode is full of hilarious and wild moments from a local Michigan veterinary clinic. If you can imagine, these stories seem to never end and probably won’t for as long as humans are caring for animals as a part of...

This week we’re in studio with some awesome topics surrounding dog breeds. After putting out a clip on social channels talking about which dog breeds are the worst to own, we got a lot of comments challenging our takes and also asking questions about other breeds. We thought it would be a great chance to go through a few of those things with Dr. Pete. We talk about golden retrievers, chihuahuas, l...

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Milanesi, CEO of Assistance Dogs of the West, to learn more about assistance dogs and the role they play in everyday life for some people. Assistance dogs have been a part of life for a long time in society, and here in the United States, we’re utilizing these incredible dogs in more ways every day. It is likely that someone you know or have...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly are in studio talking about a difficult topic, what is actually killing our dogs? We review some of the things that people consider to be common issues for dogs like Parvo and Heartworm and we reveal what we are seeing more commonly than these things by a long shot. We discuss how dogs are being diagnosed and treated and what the best practices are in terms of care for...

This week on the podcast we sit down to discuss a topic that many people have experienced with their dogs and other pets: Separation Anxiety. Have you had a dog that just freaks out when you leave? Maybe they get into things that they shouldn’t, maybe they bark the entire time you’re gone or who knows what else. If you’ve dealt with this, you know it can be a huge hurdle. Today we discuss some dif...

This week we’re back with one of our favorite guests, Lindsey Berg. Lindsey is a dog trainer extraordinaire and she’s here to help answer some of our listener questions on dog training and how to handle all types of different situations with your dog. We talk about how to control accidents in the house, when to be firm and keep the rules you have or haven’t set for your dog and lots of other very...

This week we sit down with Susan Chinchillo and Lindsey Berg to talk about an extremely important topic that many dog owners never really consider: what happens when dogs don’t play nice with each other or humans? Susan shares a chilling story about an experience she had with a rescue dog named Fred. When dogs fight do you know how to intervene? This can be an extremely scary and disturbing scenar...

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly is joined by founder of GunDog Outdoors and bird hunting legend, Alex Langbell. Alex has had a vast array of experiences with dogs including working extensively with and around top tier hunting dogs, as well as treating injured dogs for many years now through multiple career endeavors. He leaned on these experiences when he created his first product for Gu...

This week on the podcast Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to discuss how we should best care for our elderly dogs. As dogs get older, just like people we begin to notice small issues and things that pop up that may be cause for concern. If you’re wondering what you should do or how you can help your dog it’s important to stay, vigilant about changes to their daily habits. We discuss some of the thing...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to help you make sense of all the different food and food allergy advice you will receive about your dogs. From your vet to nutritionists and online video ads, it’s hard to figure out exactly what’s going on and who to trust. We break down the ins and outs of what is actually causing your dog issues and how to diagnose it. Plus who to listen to and how to go a...

This week we talk about a range of different topics involving the treatment of dogs for different concerns that may be going on with them. We see lots of dogs come in with bowel concerns like continued diarrhea and it can be difficult to diagnose the exact issue depending on how much information we have. The best thing you can do is have a complete report of your dog including their habits, behavi...

We’re back with our friend, Lindsey Berg talking about puppy training! Lindsey is a respected dog trainer in Michigan and we always love talking with her about dog topics. This week we wanted to cover some of the ins and outs of training your new puppy. We’ve all been there wondering how to wrangle in this little thing we weren’t prepared for. If you’ve had a puppy this will bring back so many mem...

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg to talk about the ins and outs of adopting a dog. Many people make crucial mistakes when adopting dogs and find themselves in difficult situations where the dogs may not be integrating quite as easily as they may have hoped. When you bring a new dog into the family, it can be a big change not only for you but also for the dog. We hear from Lindse...

Dr. Pete and Molly are back in studio together! This week we’re exploring a not so nice topic, your dog’s poop! We talk about some of the ins and outs of poop and how we can learn about your dog through its fecal matter. We also discuss issues you may have seen or run into and what the best way to deal with some of those problems may be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and re...

This week Dr. Pete is back in the studio with Molly to answer more listener questions for you, our listeners! We talk about texting dogs for copper storage, what food to feed your puppy and a bunch of other questions regarding dog food. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you want to submit a question, please visit our website!

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg, to talk about a few different topics focused heavily on dog behavior and how to correct some of that behavior. Lindsey is an established trainer with 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. She opens our eyes to some of the natural tendencies for dogs and how we can recognize areas of concern before they become a problem and work...

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly sits down with Ben Dowdy from Voyager Dog Food to talk about how our emotions and feelings can change the way our dog is acting and behaving. Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a slump, your dog seems to portray that same energy? That’s because they do! Dogs can read and sense our emotions and it rubs off on them without us even realizing it! Thanks...

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to answer more questions from our listener. We include some great information about dogs, their food, and much more. Do you have a dog with itchy ears? Have you wondered if food toppers are worth it? What about treats, what can you give and how often are treats the real culprit of diet issues for you dog? We cover it all! Thanks so much for listening and be su...

This week we’re excited to talk about some new information that is coming out about copper storage disease. Research about copper storage in dogs has been ongoing and we’ve been able to be a part of that research ever since our beginnings at Voyager trying to solve a problem that wasn’t widely recognized. Listen in to learn about how this research has been gathered and what the next steps might be...

This week Celia is back in the studio with Molly and we’re trying out a new segment this week called “Would You Own That Dog?”  Celia and Molly go through a list of different dogs and discuss the pros and cons of owning that type of dog. I’m sure our listeners will have varying opinions but that’s what makes each dog and dog owner unique! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and r...

This week Dr. Pete is back in studio to answer more of our listener questions. We talk about a very common problem for dog owners: ticks. This year the ticks have been extra bad and people wonder what they can do to protect their pups from potential issues. We also talk about what your dog is actually eating and how to find out. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If...

This week we’re joined by a new face around the Voyager Dog Food office, Celia Van Beck. If you’re calling in to Voyager we’re sure you’re going to get to know Celia soon enough but we thought we’d have her join us for this week’s episode of Off Leash! We talk about the process of getting a new dog and deciding what kind of dog you might want. We also dive into whether or not it’s a good idea to g...