In this podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview experts, influencers, leaders, and heroes from the canine arena and engage them in conversations that will inform and inspire dog lovers everywhere. The goal of these conversations is to deliver information that helps our listeners make the best choices for their dogs while inspiring them to truly be their dog's best friend!
Love, Dog: The Podcast
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In this podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview experts, influencers, leaders, and heroes from the canine arena and engage them in conversations that will inform and inspire dog lovers everywhere. The goal of these conversations is to deliver information that helps our listeners make the best choices for their dogs while inspiring them to truly be their dog's best friend!
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October 2, 2024
EP 14: ZACH SKOW: A STORY OF ADDICTION, DOGS, TRIUMPH, SERVICE, AND LOVE
<p>In this episode, hosts, Mark Drucker and Drew Webster have a moving conversation with Zach Skow, the founder of Marley's Mutt's, a shelter for rescued dogs located in Tehapachi, CA. Skow shares his personal journey of addiction, trauma, and recovery, highlighting the role that dogs played in saving his life, and his healing process over</p> <p>Skow discusses his early experiences with alcohol and drugs, the impact of childhood trauma on his relationships, and his struggle with liver failure. His father plays a crucial role in his recovery, advocating for his son's life and helping him navigate the medical system. Skow's story is a testament to the power of resilience, support, and the healing bond between humans and dogs. He started Marley's Mutts with the goal of making proactive societal change and addressing the issues of animal welfare. Marley's Mutts has several sectors, including a 20-acre rescue ranch, a therapy program called Miracle Mutts, and a program called Positive Change that pairs dogs with incarcerated individuals for training and rehabilitation. In the final part of the conversation, the three discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of shelter euthanasia and the need for massive spay and neuter programs and education. They also explore the parallels between the incarcerated individuals in Zach's programs and the animals they work with, highlighting the value of social support and the potential for rehabilitation and reform. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SHOW SPONSOR</strong></p> <p><a href="https://petjope.com/products/hip-and-joint-for-dogs-60-chews?bg_ref=QSGFm0Gipo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JOPE Hip & Joint Chews</a>, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.marleysmutts.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MARLEY'S MUTTS</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.marleysmutts.org/pawsitivechange" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PAWSITIVE CHANGE</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.marleysmutts.org/miraclemutts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MIRACLE MUTTS </a>THERAPY DOG PROGRAM</p> <p><a href="https://www.marleysmutts.org/muttmovers" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MUTT MOVERS</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>GUEST BIO</strong></p> <p>Zach Skow, Marley’s Mutts founder, rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out.</p> <p>When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best day of our life” mentality, that helped Zach live again.</p> <p>Zach founded Marley’s Mutts in 2009. Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status was granted in 2010. Growing from a nonprofit about dog rescue, providing second chances, and rescuing the unrescuable dogs were the Pawsitive Change® Prison Program and Miracle Mutts® Therapy Dog Program. </p> <p>Sadly, Marley was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 15 and fought a courageous battle. He crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in 2016. Marley’s Mutts and the Mutt Militia are his legacy.</p> <p>all. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p> <p><strong>On Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovedognews/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@lovedognews</a></p> <p><strong>On Facebook</strong>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews</a></p> <p><strong>VIA Email:</strong> podcast@lovedog.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p> <p>Our podcasts are for your enjoyment and for general education and information purposes only. We interview veterinarians, scientists, behavior consultants, dog trainers, influencers, etc. You must always consult with your own [credentialed] canine and pet practitioners before implementing any training program or course of medical diagnosis and/or treatment.</p> <p><br /></p>
October 2, 2024
EP 13: HOMECOMING: THE JOY FROM BEING PRESENT WITH OUR DOGS
<p>In this Episode, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview Tara Brach and have a meaningful conversation, touching on such themes as attention, intention, animal sentience, interbeing, and grief, all in the context of exploring the human connection and companionship with dogs<strong>. </strong>The hosts discuss the value and benefits of being present and attuned to our dogs behavior and needs. There's a nice conversation around the importance of slowing down, deepening attention, and softening our hearts to create more connection and understanding. The show concludes with a beautiful meditation, guided by Tara.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Visit our website</strong> <a href="https://lovedog.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lovedog.com</a> for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!</p> <p><strong>Shop for the pup in our store:</strong> <a href="https://lovedog.com/shop/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woof & Wear: The Shop</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>OUR SPONSOR</strong></p> <p><a href="https://petjope.com/products/hip-and-joint-for-dogs-60-chews?bg_ref=QSGFm0Gipo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JOPE Hip & Joint Chews</a>, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>ABOUT TARA BRACH</strong></p> <p>Tara Brach’s teachings blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. The result is a distinctive voice in Western Buddhism, one that offers a wise and caring approach to freeing ourselves and society from suffering.</p> <p>As an undergraduate at Clark University, Tara pursued a double major in psychology and political science. During this time, while working as a grassroots organizer for tenants’ rights, she also began attending yoga classes and exploring Eastern approaches to inner transformation. After college, she lived for ten years in an ashram—a spiritual community—where she practiced and taught both yoga and concentrative meditation. When she left the ashram and attended her first Buddhist Insight Meditation retreat, led by Joseph Goldstein, she realized she was home. “I had found wisdom teachings and practices that train the heart and mind in unconditional and loving presence,” she explains. “I knew that this was a path of true freedom.”</p> <p>Over the following years, Tara earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Institute, with a dissertation exploring meditation as a therapeutic modality in treating addiction. She went on to complete a five-year Buddhist teacher training program at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Working as both a psychotherapist and a meditation teacher, she found herself naturally blending these two powerful traditions—introducing meditation to her therapy clients and sharing western psychological insights with meditation students. This synthesis has evolved, in more recent years, into Tara’s groundbreaking work in training psychotherapists to integrate mindfulness strategies into their clinical work.</p> <p>In 1998, Tara founded the <a href="http://imcw.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC (IMCW)</a><strong>,</strong> which is now one of the largest and most dynamic non-residential meditation centers in the United States. She gives presentations, teaches classes, offers workshops, and leads silent meditation retreats at IMCW and at conferences and retreat centers in the United States and Europe. Tara’s podcast is downloaded more than 3 million times each month. </p> <p>Together with Jack Kornfield, Tara co-founded <a href="https://banyantogether.com/tarabrach?rfsn=7371802.a72d463&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=tara&utm_campaign=tarabrach_homepage" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Banyan</a> and the <a href="https://mmtcp.soundstrue.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program</a>, which serves participants from 74 countries around the world.</p> <p>In addition to numerous articles, videos, and hundreds of recorded talks, Tara is the author of the books: <a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radical Acceptance </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553380990?ie=UTF8&tag=tarabrach-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0553380990" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Bantam, 2003),</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553807625/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0553807625&linkCode=as2&tag=tarbra-20" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">True Refuge (Bantam, 2013),</a> <a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/radical-compassion/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radical Compassion (Viking, 2019) </a>and <a href="https://product.soundstrue.com/trusting-the-gold/#a_aid=5db32b65e502d&a_bid=df465c55" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trusting the Gold (SoundsTrue, 2021)</a>.</p> <p>She has a son, Narayan, and lives in Northern Virgina with her husband, <a href="http://www.jonathanfoust.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan Foust.</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p> <p>00:00 Show opens</p> <p>10:30 Being Your Dog's Best Friend: Friendship and Companionship</p> <p>27:19 Learning from Dogs: What They Teach Us About Ourselves and Relationships</p> <p>30:40 Paying Attention with Intention: The Power of Mindfulness</p> <p>43:59 Receptive Energy: Slowing Down and Softening</p> <p>48:45 The Value of Mindfulness and Compassion</p> <p>55:27 Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing Play</p> <p>01:11:06 Honoring Grief and the Love We Shared</p> <p>01:19:45 Recognizing Interbeing and Cultivating Connection</p> <p>01:24:28 Begin Guided Meditation</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tarabrach.com </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.spirithouseproject.org/aboutruby.php" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The SpiritHouse Project</a> - Ruby Sales</p> <p><a href="https://thebigfixuganda.org/index.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Big Fix Uganda</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-oliver" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mary Oliver</a>, Poet</p> <p><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mark-doty" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mark Doty,</a> Poet</p> <p><a href="https://www.marleysmutts.org/pawsitivechange" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pawsitive Change</a>, Zach Skow</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>YOU'RE INVITED TO HOWL WITH US</strong></p> <p><strong>On Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovedognews/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@lovedognews</a> </p> <p><strong>On Facebook</strong>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews</a></p> <p><strong>VIA Email</strong>: podcast@lovedog.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>Our podcasts are for your enjoyment and for general education and information purposes only. We interview veterinarians, scientists, behavior consultants, dog trainers, influencers, etc. You must always consult with your own [credentialed] canine and pet practitioners before implementing any training program or course of medical diagnosis and/or treatment. </p>
October 2, 2024
EP 12: PUPPY MILLS: HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?
<p>The conversation in this episode delves into the cruelty of puppy mills, the impact these mills have on dogs, and how to avoid supporting the puppy mill industry. It also explores the work of Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare (3CW) and their efforts to educate the public about this serious issue.</p> <p>Pam Dickerson and Cheryl Saipe from 3CW describe the bleak, often filthy, and sometimes dangerous conditions in puppy mills, the ongoing trauma experienced by parent dogs, and the importance of ethical breeding practices. A portion of the conversation focuses on education, advocacy, and awareness, both nationally and state-by-state. The guests provide insights into the work being done in Colorado and the need for national action to address the issue. They also discuss the common health issues in dogs from puppy mills and the importance of responsible breeding practices. Bottom line: Puppy mills are bad for dogs.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Visit our website</strong> <a href="https://lovedog.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lovedog.com</a> for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!</p> <p><strong>Shop for the pup</strong> in our store: <a href="https://lovedog.com/shop/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woof & Wear: The Shop</a></p> <p>****</p> <p><strong>OUR SPONSOR</strong></p> <p><a href="https://petjope.com/products/hip-and-joint-for-dogs-60-chews?bg_ref=QSGFm0Gipo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JOPE Hip & Joint Chews</a>, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility.</p> <p>****</p> <p><strong>ABOUT 3CW</strong></p> <p>Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare (3CW) is dedicated to the idea that dogs are lifelong companions who deserve love, respect, and concern for their health and welfare. 3CW supports the efforts of <a href="https://caninewelfare.org/dog-adoption-sources/dog-breeder-list-colorado/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>responsible dog breeders</strong></a> , <a href="https://caninewelfare.org/dog-adoption-sources/dog-rescues-colorado/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>dog-rescue groups</strong></a>, and <a href="https://caninewelfare.org/dog-adoption-sources/animal-shelters-colorado/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>animal shelters </strong></a> by serving as a “Find a Dog” resource for people who want to offer a good home to a puppy or adult dog.Their goal is to see every dog in his or her rightful place in this world—in our homes and in our hearts.</p> <p>3CW operates with an all-volunteer staff, and 100% of donations are used to support their public education and public policy efforts.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>00:00 Introduction to the Cruelty of Puppy Mills</p> <p>03:45 Advocacy for Dog Welfare and Ethical Breeding Practices</p> <p>10:38 Understanding Puppy Mills and How to Avoid Supporting Them</p> <p>38:41 Combatting Puppy Mills: Advocacy and Education</p> <p>43:51 The Impact of Puppy Mills on Dog Health</p> <p>51:24 Common Health Issues in Dogs from Puppy Mills</p> <p>59:36 Promoting Responsible Breeding Practices</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SHOW LINKS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://caninewelfare.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">3CW</a>- Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare</p> <p><a href="https://ofa.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CHIC </a>- Canine Health Information Center </p> <p><a href="https://www.akc.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AKC</a> - American Kennel Club</p> <p><a href="https://www.humanesociety.org/horriblehundred" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Humane Society of The United States </a>, THE HORRIBLE HUNDRED</p> <p><a href="https://ag.colorado.gov/animals/pacfa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act </a>(PACFA)</p> <p><a href="https://lovedog.com/big-dog-story/their-incredible-journey/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Their Incredible Journey</a>, by Steve Duno on lovedog.com</p> <p><a href="https://functionalbreeding.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Functional Dog Collaborative</a></p> <p><a href="https://aldf.org/project/goldies-act-federal/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Goldies Act</a></p> <p><a href="https://nmdr.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">National Mill Dog Rescue,</a> Peyton, CO</p> <p><a href="https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bailing out Benji</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/list-of-active-dog-breeders-and-dealers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">USDA - List of Active dog breeders and dealers</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/resources/breed-flyers/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">National Parent Club</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>BREEDING FOR HEALTH</strong></p> <p>The consumer deserves to be able to purchase a puppy that has been bred for long life and health. Puppies sold through pet stores come from commercial breeders who DO NOT BREED FOR LONGEVITY AND HEALTH. We know this with 100% certainty. </p> <p>You may wonder how a person could possibly know if a puppy for sale had been bred for longevity and health. Below are some things that responsible, preservation breeders do that COMMERCIAL BREEDERS DO NOT DO.</p> <p>1. Prior to breeding, both the sire and the dam have ALL the known breed-specific health tests (in accordance with the AKC parent breed club).</p> <p>2. Those health test results are used by both the breeder and the buyer. Those results are registered in the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) database and are accessible to the public. </p> <p> · All responsible breeders conduct the breed-specific health tests and register the results on the CHIC site. </p> <p> · No commercial breeders, AKA puppy mills, are known to have registered in CHIC the results of a single pair of dogs designated for breeding. Interpret that the health tests were not conducted at all. </p> <p> · With simply the AKC registration numbers or the complete names of the parent dogs, the above information is verifiable at https://ofa.org/chic-programs/</p> <p>3. Follow-up with puppy buyers over the life of the dog – Responsible breeders stay in contact with their puppy buyers and gather health information over the life of the dog. In addition to the breed-specific health tests, breeders use discoveries/information from follow-up contact with the buyers to fold back into their breeding program to improve their selections in order to produce the best puppies possible destined for longevity and health.</p> <p>Since commercial breeders do not even know who is buying their puppies, they have no way to track the health of the puppy/dog over its lifetime to take advantage of new information on their “off-spring”. </p> <p>From a consumer protection standpoint, it takes regulation and laws to prevent the public from being hoodwinked by a pet store owner who falsely claims that they buy puppies for resale from only good, responsible breeders. </p> <p>All it takes to discover this transgression in breeding for health (or lack thereof) is to look up the AKC registration numbers of the parent dogs on the CHIC database. If there is no listing for the parent dogs, the breeder did not do the breed-specific health tests and register the results appropriately. </p> <p>The public and the puppies pay the ultimate price for poor breeding. The consumer deserves better than this. <strong></strong></p> <p><strong>YOU'RE INVITED TO HOWL WITH US</strong></p> <p>On Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovedognews/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@lovedognews</a> </p> <p>On Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/lovedognews</a></p> <p>VIA Email: podcast@lovedog.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> Love, Dog: The Podcast is intended for your enjoyment and for general information purposes only. We often interview veterinarians, scientists, behavior consultants, dog trainers, etc. You must always consult with your own credentialed canine and/or pet practitioners before implementing any training program or course of medical diagnosis and/or treatment. </p>
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