The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their People

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...

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...