The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their People

In this episode I chat barking and behavior with certified professional dog trainer Kiki Yablon. Kiki has a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science and is faculty at the renowned Karen Pryer dog training academy.  We chat about what barking is, what your dog may be trying to tell you, and some ways you may be able to change this often undesirable behavior.  Helpful Links: https://kikiyablondo...

In this episode I chat with Nicole Ellis.  Nicole is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is also Fear Free certified, an American Kennel Club CGC-evaluator, author of Working Like a Dog ,, and an  expert dog trainer on Amazon Prime’s The Pack. Using positive reinforcement methods she has trained thousands of animals from basic behavior and puppy manners, to trick training, therapy...

In this episode I get to chat with Noel Kiswiney of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. I have been following Old Friends since they created a facebook page almost a decade ago. OFSDS is a 501c3 dedicated to providing lifetime homes & care to senior dogs. They now have almost two million followers on facebook and over 500 +senior dogs in their care. We chat about the i...

In this episode I am joined by Kassidi Jones. Kassidi is a PHD candidate in African American Studies in English at Yale University, social justice advocate, and content creator behind @gingers_naps on Instagram. In addition to posting super cute pics of her dog Ginger, she discusses the intersections of race and animal welfare. We dive into the fraught relationship between African Americans and do...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Tori Countner about one of my favorite topics, senior dogs. Dr. Countner specializes in pain management, nutrition, and senior dogs.  Her unique integrative approach takes the whole pet into consideration. She combines natural methodologies such as Acupuncture, Laser Therapy and Gua Sha  with Western medicine. We chat about some of the issues that may afflict our se...

In this episode I chat with integrative veterinary oncologist Dr. Trina Hazzah about the benefits of cannabis in veterinary medicine. We chat about how the  science is finally starting catch up to the benefits of cannabis as medicine and  how cannabis can be beneficial for pets with a myriad of issues such as cancer, seizures and joint disease. We also chat about why with all the products on the m...

*A warning that this episode briefly discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics such as pet euthanasia, mental health and suicide. A mental health crisis is affecting the veterinary community.  According to the American Medical Veterinary Association 1 in 6 veterinarians considers suicide at some point in their career.  Risk of death by suicide for male vets is 1.6 times more than for t...

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 augmentative and alternative communication device ( A.A....

In this episode I chat with Ellen Ballon Dante co-founder and CEO of Deity Animal rescue in Los Angeles. We chat about what a typical day looks like in animal rescue and why even when the emotional toll of animal rescue seems overwhelming, Ellen is determined to keep on helping as many animals as she can.  She also shares the special place in her heart she has for helping unhoused people get the h...

In this episode I am joined by world-renowned aggression expert  Michael Shikashio CDBC. We clear up some misinformation around aggression in dogs and chat about how helping your dog change how he feels is the key to helping your dog change his behavior.  Michael host's the popular podcast "The Bitey End of the Dog" where he shares conversations with leading experts on dog aggressio...

In this episode I chat with Jennifer Shryock, B.A , CDBC , founder of Family Paws. Family Paws is dedicated to helping parents create safer and lasting relationships between their children and their dogs. We chat about why it's important to set your pup up for success even before you are thinking about having a human kiddo, why it's important to understand our dog's body language, a...

If you are a pet parent with a pup that struggles with yeast and allergies, but want to avoid medications with potential side effects if you can, then this episode is for you. I chat with canine  nutritionist Hannah Zulueta about how we can combat yeast and allergies in our pups through food and nutrition. Hannah is a certified canine nutritionist who's mission is to empower pet parents to ma...

 In this episode I dive deep into the world of DOGTV with  co-founder and creator Ron Levi. DOGTV is a cable and streaming network dedicated to programming that can help your dog reduce separation anxiety, minimize fears and phobias of things like  fireworks or the dreaded vacuum cleaner,  as well as  ease boredom while you are away. They have also implemented some fun new programs for humans to w...

Miranda Alcott has been an animal communications counselor for more than forty years. Her workshops and classes  aim to  facilitate a deeper bond between animals and the humans that care for them. She pioneered the development of new  fields and techniques in animal communications , incorporating all life forms and an awareness -based curriculum  known as Full body Frequency Perceptivity.   As an...

Dr. Judy Morgan is a renowned integrative veterinary whose book Yin and Yang Nutrition for Dogs was recently listed as one of the top three  books on dog nutrition of all time. We chat about why kibble may not be an optimal choice for your pet, some easy and inexpensive ways you can improve your dog's diet, and we  even clear up some myths around what your dog can and cannot eat. Helpful link...

Turns out our dogs really are judging us, "in ways that are more nuanced than we might expect" says  Zachary Silver, a PhD candidate in the developmental psychology department at Yale University's Canine Cognition Center. He studies how dogs view the social world and, essentially, how dogs think. We chat about his research, the creative way he conducts his studies, and even a little...

Did you know 1 in 5 dogs as young as 1 year old are estimated to have osteoarthritis? In this episode I chat with integrative veterinarian  Dr. Heather Oxford about how to identify whether your pup is struggling with mobility issues, and discuss some integrative approaches to pain management that can improve their quality of life.  Dr. Heather Oxford received her Master's of Public Health in...

In the very first episode of The Baroo podcast I chat with certified professional dog trainer,  behavior consultant and author Irith Bloom about something I think most pet parents are familiar with: walking your dog. We chat about ways you can make the walk more enjoyable for you and your pup and why taking your dog on a sniffari  can help you raise a calmer canine . Irith is a CPDT-KSA , a CBCC-K...