Dog Edition

You know your dog understands A LOT of what you’re saying. But what if they had a way to respond to you using words? On this episode of Dog Edition, we are taking a look at the “talking” buttons that are being used to assist and enhance peoples’ communication with their dogs! This trend took the internet by storm in 2019, and has made many of us rethink our preconceived notions about the limitations on our ability to understand our dogs’ internal worlds. We will be hearing some amazing stories of people whose relationships with their dogs have been transformed by using these buttons, we will take a look at this trend through a scientific lens, and we will hear from the entrepreneur who has pioneered this new frontier with cutting-edge technology and a passion bringing enrichment to the lives of our animal friends. About Leo Trottier: Leo Trottier is a unique blend of cognitive scientist, software engineer, product designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of CleverPet, a startup that uses smart hardware to teach pets automatically through advanced cognitive and behavioral science techniques. Leo is an alumnus of San Diego's EvoNexus and the Qualcomm Robotics Accelerator (powered by Techstars). He has a degree in cognitive science and A.I. program at the University of Toronto and started CleverPet while a Ph.D. candidate at UC San Diego. Before CleverPet, Leo ran Scholarpedia, Wikipedia’s academic equivalent, where he worked with Nobel Laureates to "wikify scholarly canons. Website: https://fluent.pet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluentpet/ https://www.instagram.com/trottier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trottiest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leo.trottier, https://www.facebook.com/FluentPet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leotrottier/ About Michelle Pierce: My name is Michelle and I have been teaching my learner, Lexi since February 2021. A little about me and how we got started, I struggle with chronic illness, and I was looking for an outlet to pour my energy into as a distraction from pain. I watched @Whataboutbunny on TikTok and decided to try it for myself. I went in with zero expectations. Now, about a year later, I have a new and closer bond with Lexi and a whole community of fellow animal lover who are following our journey! Thanks for following along. Website: https://chelleandlexihusky.wordpress.com/ Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/chellelexihusky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawaCxu7jXJINcSPkx1PnFg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chelleandlexihusky?lang=en About Zachary Silver: Zachary Silver's research explores how dogs and other canid species use observed behavior to socially evaluate humans along several dimensions invluding morality, competence, and social rank. Zachary is also interested in the effects of formal training on sociocognitive development Website: https://doglab.yale.edu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachary_silver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who didn’t love Betty White? No one, that’s who. We all loved Betty White. In this special episode, we remember the legendary entertainer with two special guests who have experienced her loyalty, kindness, and lovingness first-hand. Betty White Probably Wouldn’t Mind Our Comparing Her to a Really Good Dog If you’ve been alive for the last 60+ years, you’ve probably been entertained by Betty White. She was one of the hardest-working folks in show business, star of stage, both big and little screens, author … there wasn’t any side of show biz she didn’t know inside out. She was also a massive animal lover. The list of animal lives she touched both literally and figuratively is too long to list, but there is no doubt that she specifically adored dogs. We speak with Christine Benninger, CEO and president of Guide Dogs for the Blind, about Betty’s tireless efforts on behalf of their organization. Along the way, she spills the tea on how dogs who went to live with her were, er, a little spoiled. We also speak with Marc Liepis, a publicist, writer, and producer who produced Betty White for five separate appearances on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show. His memories of how kind and open-minded Betty White was are insightful, and funny. She even used a joke he pitched her you can see on YouTube https://youtu.be/Fm75HpZstNw?t=167. His must-read article about Betty White is on Medium: https://mrliepis.medium.com/betty-white-touched-me-it-was-a-thrill-9741430e55d0 Rest in Peace, Betty White. We’re sure you have lots of people with and without fur meeting you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for everything – for the love, and for the laughs. About Christine Benninger, Guide Dogs for the Blind Christine Benninger is CEO and president of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the largest guide dog school in North America. They prepare highly qualified guide dogs, guide dog readiness skills, and youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Christine joined Guide Dogs for the Blind in April of 2014. Prior to joining GDB, she spent 17 years leading the Humane Society Silicon Valley, where she and her team helped save the lives of tens of thousands of animals and greatly reduce pet overpopulation problems in Santa Clara County. Under Chris’ leadership, Guide Dogs for the Blind has expanded its program offerings to include Orientation and Mobility training for individuals with insufficient skills to qualify for guide dog training, a companion dog program for visually-impaired children and advocacy in support of GDB’s visually-impaired communities. Guide Dogs for the Blind https://www.guidedogs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidedogsfortheblind LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guide-dogs-for-the-blind/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GDB_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/guidedogsaregreat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdb_official/ About Marc Liepis Marc Liepis is a writer, producer, and publicist – in other words, a floor wax AND a dessert topping. He started in publicity working at NBC for Conan O'Brien, Lorne Michaels and the cast of SNL. He segued to producing hundreds of Late Night segments with Jimmy Fallon and writing for award shows, daytime, game shows and news. Over the span of his career he has worked alongside writers, producers, researchers, journalists, executives, and talent including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig and many more. Marc has trained a generation of publicity practitioners and most recently ran communications for VICE Media's VICELAND and launched "Desus & Mero" into the late night universe. Medium: https://mrliepis.medium.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrliepis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrliepis Twitter: https://twitter.com/MRLiepis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrliepis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries dogs have been regarded as (hu)man’s best friend; but for many of us, sharing our lives with dogs is more than a preferred lifestyle. You may have felt it before– the sense that your dog has a massively positive impact on your overall well-being. Well, you’re not alone! There is a reason why dogs are used professionally in a therapeutic setting. Dogs are natural-born healers, capable of providing the most primal form of comfort, and helping people process trauma. If you look closely, your dog may even present you with opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. In this episode we hear from two very different people who have witnessed the incredible healing power of dogs, and discuss the ways in which dogs can have a profound positive impact on our mental health. About Karen Storey: Karen Storey grew up in Brighton, Michigan and has been a teacher in the Brighton Area School District for the last 17 years. Karen and her family are very much engrained in the local community; her husband Scott works for Brighton Area Schools as a Behavioral Management Specialist, and their four boys all attend Brighton schools. Karen’s unique gift of looking outside the box to find solutions and support for students, staff and the community is what led her to found the nation's first school district-owned therapy dog program. Website: https://baspackofdogs.weebly.com/ About Ward Serrill: Ward’s first feature-length film, The Heart of the Game, shot over seven years, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2005 and was released nationally by Miramax Films in 2006. The film won high praise across the country from the likes of Jay Leno, Ebert and Roeper (“an Oscar level piece of work”), People Magazine, USA Today, O Magazine, Rolling Stone, and others. He has created more than 90 writings and short films including Building One House with Robert Redford, and Wild America with Sissy Spacek. Ward’s new memoir, To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody depicts a heartfelt coming of age story about a dog as co-pilot into self-discovery. “From a remote cabin in the rugged rainforest of the Alaskan wilderness, where the untamed landscape tumbles into the ocean, a remarkable yellow Labrador retriever named Woody helped an exile from corporate America seek a fierce freedom.” Websites: https://wardserrill.com/ https://woodycreekpictures.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs have been painted, sculpted, photographed and made into memes and art depicting our furry best friends are celebrated on screens big and small and given pride of place in galleries, museums and homes. So what is behind this fascination that humans have with immortalizing dogs in art? Why do we immortalize dogs in art? The earliest depictions of dogs are believed to be 9,000 years ago carved into a cliff in what is now Saudi Arabia. Through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance to the modern day, humans across the globe have immortalized dogs in art across changing mediums and media and in all shapes and sizes. The hundreds of thousands of pieces that sit in galleries, museums and homes are a testament to our ongoing love and adoration of dogs, but they also tell a story, the evolution of our relationship with them and how that, and they, have changed over the years. In this episode, we journey through the ages and retrace the paw-steps of dogs of a bygone era. We explore how they have been immortalized, the stories those pieces tell, and their place in art history and in society today as a reminder of the importance humanity places on our best friends. About Alan Fausel, AKC Museum of the Dog Alan Fausel is CEO and Executive Director of the AKC Museum of the Dog. He has more than 30 years of art-world experience as a scholar, curator, and appraiser. His curatorial career began at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in the department of European Sculpture and Decorative Art. He was then appointed curator of the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh. He has been with the auction houses Butterfields in San Francisco and Doyle and Bonhams in New York since 1990. Mr Fausel has been a regular on the paintings table of Antiques Roadshow since the series' first season in 1997. He taught at New York University in the Graduate School of Arts Education from 1999-2017. He is a frequent lecturer to groups including the Appraiser's Association of America. AKC Museum of the Dog https://museumofthedog.org/ Antiques Roadshow https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisers/alan-fausel/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-fausel-590b699a/ About Erika Bleiberg, pet artist #journalismmatters Erika Bleiberg is a pet artist who started the #journalismmatters series on Twitter, painting the pets of journalists. She is also a public relations specialist and strategic communications professional with a keen ability to synthesize complex content into a compelling and engaging message. She develops and implements internal and external narrative and branded content with a specialty in social media to effectively deliver messages to target audiences, cultivate engagement and assist organizations in achieving their goals and objectives. Twitter https://twitter.com/erikableiberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ebleiberg/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paintingpetsEB LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikableiberg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the last step after a long, protracted unhappy few months. Everything collected as a couple over a lifetime is divided up as one becomes two and they go their separate ways. But what about the dog? How is that going to work and how do you keep the dog’s best interest a priority? Who gets the dog if we split? At a time when dog ownership is growing and the way people see dogs in a family setting is getting more complex, so too is the need to consider dogs during divorce. Legal disputes are on the rise over who will get the dog, and with dogs considered chattels, like furniture, in most jurisdictions, stories are rife of couples fighting in court, sometimes just to spite their ex-partner. While some states in the US and in other parts of the world are changing the law so judges have leeway to consider the best interests of pets during a divorce, like they do children, it is not across the board. But an emerging industry of mediators and Petnups has developed, to help couples negotiate who will get the dog. Pet custody specialist Karis Nafte is a mediator who helps people decide the best way forward for their dog and in this episode, she walks us through all the ins and outs of what to know for your dog, before, during and after a split. About Karis Nafte, Pet Custody Specialist Originally from the USA, Karis started working with dogs professionally in 1996. She has hugely varied background in animal work; puppy training, doggy daycare, obedience, behavior problems, dog sports, aggressive dogs, shelter work, and on set movie training with a variety of animal species. After recognizing the need for ‘dog centered mediation’ during divorce, Karis became an internationally accredited family mediator. After 26 years of experience and working with thousands of dogs, she combines her wealth of knowledge animal behavior with mediation to help her clients make the best decision for their dog’s long-term wellbeing during divorce. Her goal is to help her clients see the dogs not as weapons or leverage against their ex, nor as human children, but as the individuals they are with their own needs. She collaborates with mediators and attorneys worldwide as well as offering regular webinars to educate divorce professionals about pets and divorce. In 2005 Karis moved to South Africa on a vacation, fell in love with the country, and decided to stay put. She lives there with her husband, daughter, 3 cats and 4 dogs. Known for her humane and effective training and behavior solutions, Karis is a nationally known and well-respected dog behavior consultant, regularly appearing on TV and radio in South Africa. She is a judge for the South African Dog Agility Association, and a licensed animal wrangler for the film industry. Who Keeps the https://whokeepsthedog.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karis-nafte-b4b9b81a6/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karisnafte/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what to get the dog lover – or their dog – in your life? Our Holiday Hounds sniffed out everything pawsome for dogs and dog lovers this year. Tune in for a very special episode with James Jacobson and his wife, Molly, as they present 2021’s Best Gifts for Dogs. Watch the YouTube version of this video here: https://youtu.be/EUScxO5niPI What Are the Best Gifts for Dogs This Year? Enter to win the giveaway for ALL the best dog gifts featured in today’s episode here: https://www.dogpodcastnetwork.com/gifts/ Pooch Papers: the environmentally savvy way to er, dispose of dog poop, are a recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper alternative to single-use plastic dog waste bags. Made in the USA. Can be found on https://poochpaper.com or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3F1WjSl EverPup: The ultimate daily dog supplement designed to keep your dog happy and healthy. The giveaway includes a full year’s supply of luxurious support for your beloved. They will thank you for the taste! Can be found on https://EverPup.com or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3F43NnI Scruffy: Our Loyal Pandemic Pooches is a hilarious and touching book about the pandemic haircuts we gave our dogs. Can be found on https://scruffybook.com/ or Amazon https://amzn.to/31FS8gx 100% of profits go to The Cure Alliance for COVID-19 research: https://www.thecurealliance.com/ Inspiring interview with author Shelley Ross on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/floof-dog-haircuts-during-a-pandemic-the-long-leash/ Turbothreads well-made custom dog clothing and collars made to your dog’s measurements! Can be found on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/TurboThreads Ruffly dog beds, K9 Moto Cockpits, and other outdoor dog gear, all ethically made from beginning to end. Blaze your own trail and then curl up to rest those tender paws on the TenderPaw TREKKER bedroll. Can be found on https://www.goruffly.com/ Fascinating interview with Jess Stone, co- owner of Ruffly, on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/jess-stone-riding-far-and-fast-on-2-wheels-4-paws-the-long-leash-38/ Max Bone Glow Up amazing freeze-dried dog food is grain-free, gluten-free, minimally processed, and must taste like ambrosia based on our dog’s response to it. Can be found at https://www.maxbone.com/products/turkey-main-meal where you can also pick up many other wonderful products House Dogge Binky customizable merino wool chew/tug toys. These are yummy-colored, 100% natural wool tows are perfect for cuddling, throwing, AND chewing. Child-safe, customizable, beautiful. Can be found on https://www.housedogge.com/shop-dog-toys/n4434k63jpa58y3yhx238e841diqca Pride & Groom luxury beauty products, because dogs deserve their own beauty brand! We love the chic gift set including THE NON SHEDDER shampoo, THE FINAL COAT conditioner, PROUD scent, and an IN DOG WE TRUST bandana. But their entire line is amazing. Use DOGPOD10 for 10% off your first order on their website. Can be found on https://prideandgroom.com/products/luxe-gift-set-the-non-shedder and Amazon https://amzn.to/3ohBD23 Gone Dogs: Tales of Dogs We’ve Loved -- With 52 stories and poems from people around the world, this is THE greatest collection of love stories about dogs ever published. Can be found on https://gonedogs.com/ or Amazon https://amzn.to/3wzRIE6 Incredible interview with author Jim Mitchem on The Long Leash: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/jim-mitchem-gone-dogs-author/ Furever Rescued Heroes book is a lovely collection of black and white photos taken by the folks at Furever. They celebrate rescue dogs & animals from across the United States of America. Can be found at https://fureverusastore.com/products/rescued-heroes-2017-significance-complete-story-collection or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D58bCG *As an Amazon Associate we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know, a dog could detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water – that’s two Olympic-size swimming pools! With that kind of superpower, it is no wonder we rely on them to keep us safe every day in ways you may not even realise. Why is your dog’s nose a superpower? With up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans and a sense of smell that is about 100,000 times more sensitive than us, there is no doubt a dog’s nose is a superpower. But why? Evolutionarily a dog’s sense of smell helps them find a mate, locate their puppies, food, and avoid predators. But for decades they have also been helping to save human lives by putting their noses on the line all in the name of duty. From detecting danger to diseases to a new frontier, which we will explore, dogs are helping to keep humans safe and save lives, all in a days’ work. Journey through this episode as we uncover the intricate make up and incredible reasons a dog holds such power on the tip of its snout. About Frank Romano, Golden Gate K9 Detector Dog School Frank Romano is a retired K9 Officer/Departmental and a K9 Trainer/CEO-Master Trainer at Golden Gate K9 which specializes in the training and maintenance of Police Service Dogs, Detection Dogs, and Personal Protection Dogs. He also trains family dogs for pet owners, Detection Dogs for businesses and as a team sport for fun. He is also owner operator of Dogfather K9 Connections, a 17 Acre Dog Ranch which contains a 35 commercial dog kennels, 8 large exercise/ break areas, multiple training fields/sites, a swimming pond, private dog park, pet taxi, and grooming salon. Golden Gate K9 http://www.goldengatek9.com/index.html Dogfather K9 Connections http://www.dogfatherk9connections.com/about.html LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-romano-20b3654b/ About Ryan Llera, Veterinarian Dr Ryan Llera is a small animal veterinarian in Kingston, Ontario. Originally from Florida, he married a Canadian who is also a vet, and they have a daughter. They share their home with an English Springer Spaniel and Australian Shepherd mix (who are both into competitive scent detection), 2 cats, 1 rabbit, and 1 horse. He has a primary interest in endocrinology (diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.), dentistry, and especially surgery (including non-routine procedures). Blog https://drryanllera.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrRyanLlera Twitter https://twitter.com/DrRyanLlera Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drryanllera/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No-one wants to think about it, but if you die unexpectedly, have you planned what will happen to your dog? Many people assume friends or family will take it in, but unless you have explicitly had that conversation, your wishes may not be granted. What happens to your dog if you die? Leona Helmsley, the billionaire hotel magnate knew exactly what she wanted for her Maltese Trouble when she shuffled off. She bequeathed millions of dollars to care for her beloved pooch to ensure her ‘Princess’ was looked after for the rest of her days. But not everyone is so prepared or so wealthy, and if an owner dies without a plan for what should happen to their furry best friend, the dog can end up in a shelter or worse. How can you make sure that does not happen? Would you leave your dog to live out its days in an extraordinary sanctuary established just for orphaned dogs? Have you spoken to family or friends about caring for your pooch, if the worst should happen? Or have you thought about including money or instructions in your Will so your dog is looked after for years to come? In this episode we explore the many options to make sure dogs left behind, are looked after. About Rita Lynd, The Hannah Foundation Rita Lynd is a wealth of knowledge on dog behaviour. In 1996 Rita established High Shangrila Dog Training School where she helped many dog owners train and care for their K9 companions. She retired from dog training in 2016 but a true advocate for dogs over the years Rita has assisted with re-homing, staff training and supported new dog owners. In 2010 Rita established the Hannah Foundation Inc. after Hannah’s devoted owner unexpectedly died at his home. It was four days before the pair was discovered and Rita made the nine year-old-Boxer a promise to create a Sanctuary for orphaned dogs. The Hannah Foundation https://www.hannahcaninesanctuary.org.au/hannahs-story-2/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Hannah-Foundation-Inc-240365352665747/ About Kim Bressant-Kibwe, attorney Kim Bressant-Kibwe is a trusts and estates attorney, formerly with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She has been a keen advocate over the years for pet owner to have an estate plan and a disaster plan for their pets to ensure they don’t end up in animal shelters if something should happen to their owners and no one is available to take care of their pets. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bressant-kibwe-b7672113/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love dogs as much as we do, paws what you’re doing, leash up your pup, and let’s take a walk together with Dog Edition. Every episode, we'll bring you stories about history, science and politics...true crime, pop culture, and current events, with dogs at the heart of them all. We'll speak with thought leaders, newsmakers, and even some celebrities, telling the tales that inspire, intrigue, and make you want to take another lap around the block to hear more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The popularity of pet cloning has grown in recent years, as the technology becomes more accessible and cost comes down, but the practice remains ethically controversial and many who chose to clone, can face a backlash. Would you clone your dog? Cloning was once reserved for livestock, but it’s popularity and accessibility has grown among dog and cat owners. But the practice remains controversial, and some say unethical. When Dolly the Sheep was cloned in 1996, she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell, using the process of nuclear transfer. It was a major turning point in science.  But dogs were much harder to clone because of the differences in the canine reproductive process.  So, when Snuppy, the Afghan Hound puppy, was successfully born in 2005 and named Time Magazine’s Invention of the Year, it was clear this was the start of something big. Now ViaGen Pets and Equine in Texas is among a limited number of companies worldwide able to clone dogs, cats and horses for pet owners. While detractors disagree with cloning for a range of reasons, those who have done it, including Barbra Streisand, are thrilled with the result and are delighted to have a piece of their beloved dog who provided the cells to make the clone possible. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of cloning to understand why people choose to clone, and why those against it call it the canine version of A Handmaid’s Tale.   About Melain Rodriguez, ViaGen Pets Melain has been a member of the ViaGen Pets and Equine team since 2008, having started as a Cell Culture Associate. Since 2009 she has served as the Client Service Manager. Melain received her B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. She has a diverse background in biochemistry and molecular biology and has worked in research laboratories at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of California, San Diego. Melain loves being around all types of animals. She is a doting pet parent to one dog, two cats and two chickens. ViaGen Pets https://www.viagenpets.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ViaGenPets/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/viagenpetsandequine/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVPsZTPtMMTa5oC1pEZv_Q LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melain-rodriguez/ About Jessica Pierce, Bioethicist As a bioethicist, Jessica Pierce’s research and writing focuses broadly on ethical issues that arise in the biological and biomedical sciences. Much of her early work was centered on interconnections between health, health care, and ecosystems. More recently, she has concentrated on human-animal relationships, particularly the obligations that arise in caring for and living well with companion animals. Jessica’s books and articles explore, among other things, hospice and palliative medicine for aging and ill animals, the promise and peril of animal welfare science, and how to give companion animals the best possible care. Jessica Pierce https://www.jessicapierce.net/articles/etqplczfdmu9058sqt87mo2wo4l02c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deep fake videos where humans are celebrated for saving dogs lives, and the true real-life story where dogs are credited with saving a man’s life. The rise of fake animal rescue videos Fake animal rescue videos are on the rise and they are getting more sophisticated. The latest effort from Australia, showed up on TikTok and it had millions of people fooled. So, what did the experts find to debunk it as fake and what is being done more broadly to stamp out this awful practice? TikTok deletes fake animal rescue video How to spot a fake animal rescue video London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered Chef/owner Barry Karacostas’ wife handed him an ultimatum: get your life together and stop partying. She also handed him their dog’s leash. Forced to come home to feed and walk Leo, their Rottweiler, Barry’s priorities shifted. The pair started running in the park off lead. Both became more fit, and Barry stayed sober. They were on the right path … and it led to a brand-new business. Now he’s reimagining wellness for every dog – and human – in London as a thank you to the species he credits with saving his life. Dog Lovers Live – The Vets Unleashed Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. The Vets Unleashed is a podcast for animal lovers, cocktails and snacks. Join The Bow Tie Vet Guy Dr Mike McClenahan and his best mate Dr Scott Weinman, as animal professionals and animal lovers discuss the wild kingdom - after hours! The Vets Unleashed: https://thevetsunleashed.libsyn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevetsunleashed/ About Barry Karacostas, Urban Mutts Barry Karacostas was a chef-owner going through a difficult time. His dog, Leo, was a kind-hearted Rottie who knew just what he needed. Dragging Barry out for daily walks led to conversations with other dog lovers. As he and Leo became fit and healthy, Barry invited more dogs to join their off-lead pack. His Dog Jogger business attracted celebrity clients. As he learned about canine psychology, Barry realized dogs needed true wellness. He opened Urban Mutts Dog Club & Hotel … a re-imagined day care and hotel facility that is the ultimate “five-star hotel” for dogs and their Londoner companions. Urban Mutts Hotels Instagram: Dog Jogger Instagram: Urban Mutts Linked In Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The love of a dog and the love for a dog. Both are explored in very different ways in this episode, first by a group of scientists, then by a teenage entrepreneur. Does my dog love me? Let’s just say, the answer isn’t straight forward. Research out of Austria has pondered this very question, and further, does my dog love food more than me? And while the answer is ‘sort of’, a deep analysis of a dog’s cognitive abilities reveals it still needs you — perhaps even as much as you need it. Does my dog love me? A Stitch in Time Can Save a Canine Sir Darius Brown is a teen entrepreneur with an instinct for marketing shelter dogs. His compassion for lonely seniors whose fate is dire prompted him to help them get noticed. How? Hand-sewn bowties, of course! He's helped 1,000 senior dogs dress to impress and attracted praise from Barack Obama. Listen to his story of how a simple fine motor skill exercise (sewing) launched a life of activism. Dog Lovers Live – With a Dog Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Carly Parish hosts With a Dog – which is a weekly lifestyle podcast for the modern dog parent answering those big questions around health and wellness, travel, pet care, training and so much more.  With a Dog: https://www.withadogpodcast.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withadogpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/withadogpupperazzi About Sir Daruis Brown Sir Darius Brown, the teenager with a heart of gold is a powerhouse teen entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, animal advocate and founder of Beaux & Paws. He creates handmade stylish bow ties. In 2019, Sir Darius’s created the "PAW-SOME MISSION". The goal for the mission is to ship bow ties to and visit animal shelters in all 50 states. Upon visiting the animal shelters Sir Darius will be donating his bow ties personally, assisting with adoption events, and using his platform of over 50K followers on social media to highlight adoptable pets and give them even more exposure to help them find forever homes faster. https://www.sirdariusbrown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GREEN screen in TV land that has helped make one pooch a global sensation and the blind deaf PINK puppy inspiring children and adults to have a positive mindset. Pet detective pilot, finding pets from above It is the high-tech solution to tracking lost dogs. One former police officer and licensed pilot in central England is using his drone to find pooches that go missing, and so far, he has had quite the success in reuniting dogs with their owners. Could this be the pet detective of the future? English drone pilot finds missing dogs Storm the weather dog steals the show Pets popping up during Zoom meetings, have almost become the norm as the world moved to working from home due to the pandemic, while bringing dogs to work has also been embraced more widely. That is certainly the case for Global Toronto weatherman Anthony Farnell’s miniature Goldendoodle Storm. He made his first appearance on TV in 2012 during a national news bulletin and he has done it again, searching for treats during a recent weather report. Storm the weather dog searches for treats on LIVE TV Storm the weather dog steals spotlight A Piglet Mindset Piglet is a blind, deaf, and very tiny, pink puppy who keeps up with the six other dogs in his family, despite his challenges. In this episode, discover what a positive Piglet Mindset is and how it's helping children and adults all over learn core values like acceptance, inclusion, empathy, and kindness regardless of looks, abilities, and disabilities. Dr. Melissa Shapiro shares Piglet's amazing adoption story and teaches us what's behind Piglet's positive attitude. Piglet, the deaf, blind, pink puppy Dog Cancer Answers – Personality Types and Cancer What is your priority when choosing treatment options for your dog with cancer? Whether you are an Action-oriented go-getter, Comfort-first caretaker, or someone who likes to Balance all your options, your personality type impacts how you approach these important decisions. We take a sneak-peak at a four-part series on Dog Cancer Answers to understand human personality types and how that translates to how you approach cancer in your dog. About Dr Melissa Shapiro Dr Melissa Shapiro is a veterinarian and a lifelong animal welfare advocate. She and her husband Warren agreed to foster a tiny 1-pound deaf blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix in March of 2017 from a hoarding situation. They had no idea that their decision would be life-changing. Now Piglet lives with them and another six rescue dogs and across the globe, teaches people how to have a Piglet Mindset. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkpigletpuppy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigletpuppy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkDwbHOTQeCPb-47gBjaLw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkpigletpuppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it is an unusual friendship between a bird and a dog, or a rescue family of pups reunited a long way away from where they were separated, today’s episode is all about animal relationships and family bonds. Interspecies friendship: Molly and Peggy It’s the adorable story of an adopted rescue English Staffy and an abandoned magpie who have become the unlikeliest of friends. Peggy and Molly are inseparable. They play together, snuggle together and even sunbake together. Peggy and Molly's Instagram Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Dog, real life Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Story Marvin, Murry, and Leo – A Rescue Family When New Yorker, Tara Derington adopted a rescue dog she named Leo from a Texas shelter, she didn’t know her new pup’s dad had also been adopted into the same zip code – until a fateful walk around the block brought them back together. But there’s more! Leo had a brother and he, too, ended up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This reunion story is so cute, it could have come from the mind of New York screenwriting queen, Nora Ephron. Dog Lovers Live – Katya Lidsky, The Animal That Changed You Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Katya Lidsky is host of the podcast The Animal That Changed You, and each show guests share with her about what their lives were like before and after they met the animal that changed them, and how that pivotal relationship helped shape who they are to this day.   My Zen Pet About Tara Derington Tara Derington is the Director of Digital Publishing at Thrive Global and a passionate dog person. She adopted her rescue dog, Leo, from Dr. Dolittle’s Rescue Ranch in Mcallen, TX. https://drdolittlesrescue.wixsite.com/dolittlesrescueranch About Katya Lidsky  Katya Kidsky is a writer, podcaster, and animal person. She describes herself as an overall dog nut, who volunteers at animal shelters, fosters dogs, trains dogs, and is a friend to animals in this world. She has written for TV and sold TV pilots, and also written books, as well as for The Mighty, Austin Humane Society, The Bark, Adopt-a-Pet.com, Together Magazine, Rover.com, Our Hen House, and Girlie Girl Army. Her one-woman show, I’m Sorry, which she wrote and performed, was accepted into the New York Fringe Festival and enjoyed 2 years of sold-out audiences in LA and NYC. She also runs Pesky Moon Entertainment in Austin with her husband. Katya Lidsky website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do dogs know if a human is trying to deceive them and how do they react? Also, behind the scenes of a tearjerker of a dog movie, The Art of Racing in the Rain. Can your dog tell if you lie to them? Dogs as lie detectors – who’d have thought it? Humans and dogs may have different genetics, but they may be more similar than we think in how they perceive deception. A recent study shows dogs, unlike children, will literally ignore people who are lying. And that means there is no fooling our four-legged friends. Dogs will ignore you if they think you’re lying Mark Bomback, Screenwriter, The Art of Racing in the Rain Screenwriter Mark Bomback translated the book The Art of Racing in the Rain to the big screen. How'd he take Garth Stein's bestselling novel and make our eyes all red and puffy? He explains his methods ... and also introduces us to the exceptional Mongolian dog breed called Bankhar. Dog Lovers Live – Lisa Spector, My Zen Pet Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Lisa Spector’s podcast My Zen Pet is the first podcast with music for pets (and working dogs) and their people, one where she encourages pets and owners to cuddle up on the sofa where you can listen together. My Zen Pet Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode 1:28 Do dogs know if you like to them? 7:47 Mark Bomback: The art of racing in the rain 17:05 Dog Lovers Live – Lisa Spector, The Zen Pet 23.30 On the Next Episode About Mark Bomback In 1994 Mark Bomback got his first job: as an assistant for Eagles' guitarist Glenn Frey. He held that job for a year before going on to become a screenwriter. His first credited screenplay was The Night Caller (1998). He has since gone on to co-write the scripts for numerous blockbuster films, including Live Free or Die Hard (2007), The Wolverine (2013) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). He's also done uncredited rewrites on several other high-profile films, such as Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Logan (2017) and The Mummy (2017.) His most recent project is the crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob produced by Apple TV+ The Art of Racing in the Rain on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478839/ About Lisa Spector  In 2017, after 10 years of creating music to relieve pet anxiety, NPR called Lisa Spector The Pet Calming Maestro. While she says she didn’t graduate from Juilliard to perform for dogs and cats, it warms her heart and feeds her soul to use her music talents to help improve the lives of our beloved pets. As co-founder of Through a Dog’s Ear (now iCalmPet) and the pianist on the music series, Lisa has appeared on the CBS Early Show, NPR, and CBS Australia. She’s the only classical pianist to reach Billboard’s Classical Top 20 Chart with pet music. Her piano playing is currently soothing anxiety in dogs in over 1,500 shelters and rescue organizations worldwide. The “Music in Shelters” program was inspired by her volunteer work with Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in The San Francisco Bay Area.  Instagram: @My_Zen_Pet  @LisaSpectorPiano Facebook:    My Zen Pet    LisaSpectorPianist Podcast Website: MyZenPet.com/podcast Lisa Spector's Website: LisaSpector.com Clubhouse: @lisaspector YouTube: LisaSpector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices