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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

#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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#12 How Canine Massage Therapy Can Help with Behavior Issues and Deepen The Connection Between You & Your Dog - with Anja Zakelj

Season #1

In this episode of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast, Chrissy talks with Anja Zakelj, a certified canine massage therapist from Slovenia. Chrissy and Anja discuss how dog massage therapy can help with behavior issues and...
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#11 Understanding Your Dog Through the Eyes of a Field Biologist & Ethologist- with Dr. Marc Bekoff

Season #1

In this week's episode, Chrissy chats with Dr Marc Bekoff about understanding your dog through the eyes of a field biologist and ethologist in which they discuss his extensive work on animal behavior and...
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#10 A Veterinary Surgeon's Personal and Professional Perspective on TPLO Surgery and Recovery For Dogs - with Dr. Jennifer Fick

Season #1

In this episode, Chrissy talks with Dr Jennifer Fick, a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. They discuss Jennifer's personal and professional perspective on TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament injuries, and perhaps just as...
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#9 How The Emotional and Social Feelings of our Dogs Affect Behavior - with Andrew Hale

Season #1

In today's episode, Chrissy hosts Andrew Hale, a UK-based animal and canine behaviorist, to discuss the emotional and social aspects of dog behavior, and just as importantly, how that affects us as care givers. Trust...
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#8 Does Positive Reinforcement Really Work For Dogs Displaying Fearful and Reactive Behaviors? - with Jamie Flanagan

Season #1

On today's episode, I speak with Jamie Flanagan, a dog trainer specializing in dogs that show aggressive and reactive behaviors and we're asking a very important question:Does Positive Reinforcement Really Work For...
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#7 Navigating Your Dog's Vision Loss with Resilience and Compassion - with Gigi Moss

Season #1

In today's episode, I speak with Gigi Moss, a local legend in the Boulder Valley community, about navigating your dog's vision loss with resilience and compassion. Gigi had to adapt to her dog's eyesight loss which...
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#6 The Benefits of Humane Education & Critical Reflection and Why They Matter For You & Your Dog - with Emily Tronetti

Season #1

In today's episode, I talk with Emily Tronetti who has a doctorate in humane education for humans and non-human animals.  Humane education is an educational practice that inspires critical thinking and taking...
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#5 The Surprising Parallels Between Human and Animal Adoption -with Mary Angilly and Buster

Season #1

This week I talk to Mary about the surprising parallels between human and animal adoption and how that has impacted her dog training and behavior consulting approach. Mary also shares her insights into her experience...
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#4 The Personal and Professional Realities of Running a Rescue - with Emily Wolf, Summit Dog Rescue, and Piper.

Season #1

The Personal and Professional Realities of Running a Rescue. In today's episode, I chat with Emily Wolf from Summit Dog Rescue about running a successful rescue. We discuss how running a rescue is not all rainbows and...
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#3 Life After Divorce: Building Confidence with a Reactive Dog - with Rebecca & Teague

Season #1

Life After Divorce: Building Confidence with a Reactive Dog with Rebecca and Teague. In today's episode, I talk with Rebecca about how her divorce impacted her relationship with her dog Teague. We discuss how living...
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#2 How to Survive the Loss of a Loved One With the Help of Your Animal Companion - with Joanna & Lolo

Season #1

This latest episode of the Dogs of Our Lives podcast centers around the themes of grief, loss and the importance of companion animals in providing comfort and purpose during difficult times. Chrissy chats to Joanna...
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