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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

#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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#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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