The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their People

We’re back from a quick summer break with this chat with science writer, entrepreneur, activist, and pet parent Daniel Schulof. Daniel has made it his mission to expose misinformation about pet nutrition. Listen in as we chat about how Daniel's transition from lawyer to pet parent led him to delve into the world of animal nutrition. We’ll dive deep into the murky waters of commercial pet food...

What if your dog has the potential to provide comfort and healing to those in need? In this episode I chat with Sherry Rohde, host of Therapy Dog Talk, a weekly Instagram live series dedicated to therapy dog teams.  We dive headfirst into the world of therapy dogs and service animals. From the distinguishing traits between therapy dogs, emotional support animals, and service dogs, to the specializ...

We're getting our hands dirty, literally, as we discuss the seldom explored but critical topic of pet waste and its environmental impact. I chat with  Rose Seemann author of Pet Poo Pocket Guide and Co founder of Enviro Pet Waste  a non profit which  provides information to help dog and cat owners, communities, businesses and government to reduce the carbon  paw print of our pets.  Rose'...

Behind the brand with Tito's Handmade Vodka:  Attentive drinkers may have noticed that Tito's brands itself as "Vodka for Dog People.” Well, the slogan is more than warm and fuzzy marketing. In this episode Beth Bellanti Pander joins me to discuss the Vodka for Dog People program, which supports thousands of pet-focused nonprofits a year through events and sponsorships ranging from...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Beisner, founder of The Zen Dog and the star of Dog Impossible on Disney Plus, about his inspirational journey overcoming fear, addiction, and even cancel culture and how his dogs have supported and guided him along the way.  We also discuss how dog training has evolved, moving away from outdated, conventional methods to focus on living with our dogs and un...

In this episode I chat with world-renowned integrative veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein. As a pioneer in his field, Dr. Marty has spent over four decades combining conventional practices with alternative treatments, such as vitamins, supplements, and health-focused dietary modifications.  Dr. Marty shares his insights on the importance of an integrative approach  in pet health, the effects of ove...

Re-Releasing one of my favorite episodes so far. In this episode I am joined by Alexis Devine, the woman behind the viral sensation "Bunny the talking dog".   Alexis is the pet parent of Bunny the talking sheepadoodle and Otter the poodle. Inspired by speech-language pathologist Chrisitina Hunger's work with her own dog,  Alexis began training her dog Bunny to speak using an augment...

In this episode I chat eye heath with  Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. BrIan Marchione. Many may even know there is such a specialty as veterinary ophthalmology, I didn't, until my own dog chance was having a reoccurring issue with his left eye that we couldn’t quite figure out. Not only is there such a thing, but they play an important role in our pups health and wellness. We chat about some...

In this episode I chat with Sindhoor Pangal. Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, a canine myotherapist and an engineer by qualification. She is a TEDx speaker and the author of the book, Dog Knows. Sindhoor quit her corporate life  to pursue a career in working with dogs, after her dog Nishi met with an accident and needed special physical and emotional care. She worked as a behaviour and m...

In this episode I chat with Christiana Saia of Lap  of Love veterinary hospice. Christiana is a certified grief coach who helps hold space for pet parents who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet.  We discuss why pet grief has historically been considered a disenfranchised grief, often dismissed. We also chat about the anger and guilt associated with pet  loss, how to identify if you may be feel...

In this special episode I chat with Aleksandra Schiffer, president and founder of the Los Angeles non-profit I Stand with My Pack (https://istandwithmypack.org/) . We chat about the animal shelter crisis that is happening in Los Angeles right now. With a record number of dogs — upwards of three times the normal rate — being relinquished, abandoned, and dumped, shelters are at capacity. Some shelte...

In this episode I talk about Animal Bioscience, a new anti-aging company for pets, originally founded by David Sinclair. David Sinclair is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, and one of the world’s leading researchers on aging and age-associated diseases. I chat with Animal Bioscience CEO Nick Sinclair, Chief Veterinary Officer Ginny Rentko, and Dr. Heather Oxford,...

In this episode I chat with lost pet psychic, Hilary Renaissance. For over 20 years, Hilary has been helping pet owners worldwide locate their lost or stolen beloved pets. She is also able to use her psychic abilities to consult on behavior issues, health and wellness concerns, as well as  helping pet parents share messages with their pets that have crossed over the rainbow bridge. We chat about w...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Robin Berman about the best way to support children when facing the loss of a beloved pet.  Psychiatrist and parenting expert, Dr. Robin Berman, is an associate professor of psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, a founding board member of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, and an advisory board member of Matthew McConaughey’s Just Ke...

In honor of valentines day, certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to help those of you whose dogs may be buzz- killing your relationship. We chat about what to do if your dog gets anxious or ancy every time you even go in for a hug  with your significant other.  We also chat how to introduce your dog to your new love interest, how to introduce your dog to a new love interest'...

In this episode I chat with Karoline Edmunds of Dog Mom Mentality . Karoline shares with us her journey on how she helped  her reactive dog Layla conquer some of her fears, and gain confidence. How thorough the process of working with Layla, Karoline  was able to heal her own mental health struggles, strengthen her own communication skills, and really find confidence within. She has also built a c...

 Jumping into the first episode of 2023 with probably the hardest topic when it comes to pet ownership, and that is hospice care and euthanasia . While I am not certain anything can fully prepare us for the emotional side of pet loss, I think understanding the practical side and the technical side of end of life can hopefully help make it a little less scary. In this episode  I chat with Dr. Nick...

The Holiday season is almost upon us already and The Baroo Podcast is going to take a momentary paws,  but will be back in January with a great lineup of  some amazing and informative conversations with expert guests, as well as some really lovely and fun conversations with some people you may know about the dog they they love. In the meantime I will be re- releasing some of my favorite conversati...

 Certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to chat about puppies! We chat about what we should expect from our puppies throughout those first 12 months of life . We also discuss how we can be more mindful of the expectations we place on our puppies, and ourselves during this joyful, and sometime very challenging time of pet guardianship. Irith is a CPDT-KSA , a CBCC-KA , a CDBC , a KP...

In this Episode I chat with expert pet groomer Brian Taylor, also know as the "Dogfather of Harlem".  We chat about the  inspiration behind his successful grooming business Harlem Doggie Day Spa , and how we as pet parents can be more mindful when it comes to the grooming needs of our pets. We also chat about his amazing  non- profit The Pup Relief Tour , which he launched at the height...

In this episode I jump behind the brand with Jane Wagman,  co- founder/ co-owner of Pride and Groom. We chat about the vision for this fast- growing beauty brand for dogs, and the great work they do for animal rescue. Not to mention how they made Oprah's list of favorite things, only months after launching in 2020. If you and your pup want to try Pride and Groom for yourself, we have a link j...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Lindsey Wendt about her unique and personalized  approach to elevating the health and wellness of our pups.  One of her many specialties is helping  dogs that suffer from anxiety find a calmer state of being. In her practice she integrates western and eastern veterinary medicine with food therapy and other healing modalities such as sound vibrational healing , reiki...

I n this episode I have a lovely and fun chat with bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron and his partner in love and all things dog, Cathryn Michon, an award-winning comic, actress, improviser, screenwriter, and author. We chat about the inspiration behind the incredibly successful trilogy of A Dog’s Purpose novels and films, and get real  about dog loss, dog love, and some of the most important gif...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Lizzy Pearson of The Dog Aging Project. We chat about what the Dog Aging Project is, what it hopes to achieve, and how you can get your dog involved in the study that helps scientists understand how to help dogs and people increase healthspan,  and create longer healthier lives for our canine companions and for humans! Helpful Links : https://dogagingproject.org htt...

In this  episode I chat with Elizabeth Oreck. Elizabeth is the national manager of Best Friends Animal Society's housing initiatives which  focuses on helping keep pets with their people regardless of their housing  situation. She is also the national manager of Best Friends' puppy mill initiatives and she has been instrumental in changing legislation around pet stores and puppy mills th...