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The Dogs of Our Lives

The Dogs of Our Lives

Hosted by: Chrissy Messick

The Dogs of Our Lives podcast is all about living, learning, and growing with dogs. Listen to real-life transformation stories between dogs and their human guardians. Get inspired to take the next best step with...

Episodes

#23 Five Easy Ways to Better Understand Humane Education - Digging Deeper Episode

Season #2

I discuss humane education in this week's Digging Deeper episode of The Dog of Our Lives podcast. I really want to emphasise its role in developing critical thinking, empathy, and ethical decision-making. I believe I...
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#22 Is Humane Education The Key to Unlocking Our Understanding of Our Dogs and The World Around Us?

Season #2

What is humane education? In this week's episode, Emily Tronetti returns to take a deeper dive into the importance of humane education in fostering compassionate coexistence with animals. If you didn't catch her...
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#21 The Surprising Connection Between Gut Health and Dog Behavior - Digging Deeper Episode

Season #2

Do you know about the gut-brain axis? In this week's Digging Deeper episode of The Dogs of Our Lives podcast, I explore the gut-brain axis and its impact on dog behavior. This topic is a follow-up to my conversation...
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#20 The Gut Health and Behavior Connection-with Dr Alexia Mellor

Season #2

Could your dog food actually be harming your dog's health and affecting their behavior? In this week's episode of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast, I chat with Dr. Alexia Mellor a canine nutritionist, also known as the...
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#19 Is Your Dog in Pain? Recognizing Your Dog's Hidden Pain & Ways to Prevent It - Digging Deeper Episode

Season #2

In this week's Digging Deeper Episode of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast, I discuss the importance of recognizing and managing pain in dogs. This episode follows on from my conversation with Dr Robert Falconer Taylor,...
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#18 Trusting Your Gut When You Know Your Dog Is In Pain - with Dr Robert Falconer-Taylor

Season #2

Have you ever thought this about your dog? I feel like there's something wrong with my dog, but I just can't quite put my finger on it. Believe me, you're not alone because so many dogs have underlying pain or...
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#17 How To Develop Better Awareness of Your Relationship with Your Dog - Digging Deeper Episode

Season #2

Are you aware of the four levels of cultural awareness in dog-human relationships? If you've been wondering why you can't seem to communicate with your dog or you're struggling to understand what your dog is trying to...
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#16 Does A Holistic Approach Improve Dog Behavior and Overall Well-Being? - with Alyssa Ralph

Season #2

Have you ever felt something was wrong with your dog but couldn't figure out what exactly? Believe me when I say, you're not alone. In this week's episode, I chat with Alyssa Ralph a clinical animal behaviorist from...
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#15 How To Develop a Spiritual Connection Between You & Your Dog - Digging Deeper Episode

Season #2

Have you ever wanted to develop a deeper, more spiritual connection between you and your dog? In this week's episode of The Dogs of Our Lives, I'll be digging deeper into this topic following my interview with Dr...
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#14 A Veterinary Behaviorist's Perspective on the Physical, Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Well-Being of our Dogs - with Dr. Chris Pachel

Season #2

Welcome to Season 2 of The Dogs of Our Lives Podcast! In this first episode, Chrissy interviews Dr Chris Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist from Portland, Oregon. Do you truly understand your dog's...
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The Dogs of Our Lives First Season Recap!

Season #1

We did it! Not only did we complete our first season, we made it into the top 50% of podcasts! I am so grateful to all of you who have downloaded the first season of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast, it means so much to...
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#13 A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For The Holidays - with Bridgette Chesne

Season #1

In today's Dogs of Our Lives episode, Chrissy talks with Bridgette Chesne about why a dog is for life, not just for the Holidays in our special holiday episode. Bridgette shares her tips about bringing a dog or animal...
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