K9 Duds / Andrea Arden Dog Training

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Nicole Klepper, Owner of K9 Duds joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about unique line of trendsetting dog fashions. The clothes are currently designed only for small to medium sized dogs but have a great variety of Rock ‘n Roll and tattoo inspired tanks and hoodies which are perfect for your male pups. Diva dogs, of course, have a big selection too and the fabric and cut are made for comfort and durability.

The shirts are hand-made, including their line of tye-dye shirts, and are available in boutiques or online. K9 Duds website includes an online photo gallery where you can view the styles called “Barclay’s Buddies” and also an area for celebrity photos. For more information on K9 Duds and their gear visit: http://www.k9duds.com

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week. Lisa provides an update on the dog fighting charges on NFL Quarterback Michael Vick. The city of Atlanta, GA is known to have the highest concentration of illegal dog fighting activities. They are in process of passing a new law, Senate Bill 16, which would revised the semantics of the current laws and make it easier to prosecute and convict people involved in these crimes. Castleberry’s Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs, recently added 4 varieties of their assortment to the pet food recall list for suspected botulism. For more information visit: http://castleberrys.com/news_pressRelease0721.asp

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week with more summertime dog care information. Be especially sensitive to older and overweight animals in hot weather. Brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers, Lhasa apsos and shih tzus, as well as those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible. Also, when walking your dog be alert and steer clear of wet areas that might contain insecticide or automotive fluids that may taste sweet to your pet. Call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if you suspect that your animal has been poisoned.

Andrea Arden, Owner of Andrea Arden Dog Training Schools and renowned expert in the field of “dog-friendly dog training” joins Lisa and Scott for some insight on her basic training methods. She is an author of 4 books, the behavior columnist for The New York Dog magazine and resident professional trainer and field correspondent for The Pet Department, FX’s Emmy award winning daily show about pets. Andrea’s appearances also include 20/20, The Today Show, Live with Regis and Kelli, The View, Dateline NBC, CBS News, and CNN and others.

Andrea recommends that one of the most important things in training your dog is not to allow your own frustration to drive the delivery of how you correct your pet’s behavior. Patience, repetition, and consistency of requests and rewards will bring you the quickest and most effective results. She also discusses some tips on preparing your puppy for training class and how to choose a training method or class suited for your young pet. She recently completed a set of video tips on adopting a new pet available at: http://www.dogcentral.msn.com/

To find out more about Andrea Arden Dog Training and her books visit:
http://www.andreaarden.com/

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This week’s show features: Kurgo / Azmira Holistic Animal Care

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Gordon Spatter, President, Kurgo joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard for some tips on taking your dog on car trips. His company Kurgo developed many useful pet car accessories products including the Backseat Barrier, AutoZip Line, TruFit Smart Harness, the Wander Hammock and more.

All Kurgo products are designed to keep dogs safe and secure while you are driving to reduce distractions that can cause accidents. They are made with durable high-quality materials that are comfortable for your pet, made to last, and adapt to many types of dog breeds. For more information on dog car safety and their products visit: http://www.kurgo.com

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week. This week’s feature story focuses on the recent indictment of Atlanta Falcon’s Quarterback Michael Vick for dog fighting charges. The most disturbing element of the story may be that as a founding member of “Bad Newz Kennels”, Michael himself killed several of his losing dogs by hand or even electrocution. More information is available on every major news website, including video coverage on www.abcnews.com.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week with another trick to help keep your dogs protected in the hot summer weather. First, never apply sunscreen or bug repellant made for humans on your dog. During BBQ’s be cautious about your pet getting near the grill or any type of lighter fluid. Make sure you monitor your dog as the temperature rises for heat exhaustion, keep them cool and well hydrated. For more summer tips for your pet visit this page available on the Humane Society’s website: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/summer_care_tips_for_you_and_your_pets/

Dr. Lisa Newman, Azmira Holistic Animal Care joins The Doggie Chronicles to discuss their naturopathic pet products. After losing her beloved pet to the Parvo virus, Dr. Newman began investigating details on dog food which she found contained many more harmful ingredients that one would expect.

As a human health care expert in homeopathic treatments, she began to apply these principles to pet food, supplements, and care products. She shares some tips including to try using Vitamin C to help treat hip dysplasia by giving your dog as little as 500 mg per day. Dr. Newman begins her treatment programs with a detoxification program including fasting and special supplements. Azmira Holistic Animal Care also features products that can help in behavioral as well as nutritional issues. For more information about Azmira visit: http://www.azmira.com/

A special friend of The Doggie Chronicles Radio program is looking for a new home for their beloved terrier mix dog “Jack”. If you are interested in learning more about possibly adopting this sweet pet, contact Lisa Gorman at lisa_gorman at doggiechronicles dot com.

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