Working Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio Original

Toni Eames M.S. and Ed Eames Ph. D., founding board members and officers of the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP), join us to discuss the benefits of IAADP membership and the current issues IAADP is working to address such as the civil rights of service animal handlers and the advocacy campaign for service animal relief areas at airports. Toni and Ed also talk about the...

Guide dogs have been assisting people who are blind or who have low vision since before World War I. Nicole Meadowcroft joins us to talk about the OccuPaws Guide Dog Association. This innovative guide dog training program utilizes a "community" or "in-home" training approach for individuals who want a guide dog but can not attend a traditional "out-of-home" program. Listen in as Nicole shares her...

Marcie talks to Deb Davis from Paws With A Cause about their great organization. Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education. They also discuss the upcoming Service Dog Cruise! Join Paws With A Cause on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas for a Servic...

Does your service dog qualify for a complimentary screening eye exam? Dr. William Miller and Stacee Daniel from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) join us to talk about National Service Dog Eye Exam Week. The week of May 3, 2009 over 140 ACVO board certified veterinary ophthalmologists will donate their services to provide FREE eye examinations to Service Dogs across America a...

Curious about clicker training and other working dog training techniques? Dani Weinberg, Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, talks about her work as a clicker trainer and her passion for working with both animals and their human partners. Listen in and learn about Dani’s practical training tips and techniques for working with service dogs and their human partners! More details on this episode MP3...

Special guest Franz Freibert shares his personal experiences as a spouse and family member to a working service dog team. He discusses his wife’s decision to get a service dog and how it impacted his life. Franz answers that age old question, “Do working dogs ever get to cut loose and play?” and much, much more! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -A Powerful Touch with Marcie Davis Become a...

BodyTalk for animals strives to reawaken the body’s ability to heal itself. Join us as we welcome BodyTalk Practitioner and Instructor, Laura Hames, as she shares her knowledge and experiences about this alternative healing technique for both humans and animals. Learn how BodyTalk could benefit your working animal! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -A Powerful Touch with Marcie Davis Become...

Curious about what equipment is right for your service dog or other working dog? Or tired of buying equipment that doesn’t fit or doesn’t deliver what it promises? Then join us as we chat with Josh Griffith, owner of Wiredog Petjoy online (www.petjoyonline.com), as we discuss a variety of service dog products, training gear, and other working dog needs and supplies. More details on this episode MP...

Did you know that thousands of canines serve every day as proud members of our military and they have done so since before the Revolutionary War? Join us as we talk with Joe White, Vietnam Veteran, dog handler and founder of K-9 Corps Day, as he discusses the history of military dogs and the contributions they have made and continue to make to our grateful nation. More details on this episode MP3...