Dewclaws

After a month off the air, we’re back! In this episode, I talk about some great options for activities you can do with your dog, and why I highly recommend to all dog owners the fantastic sport of Nosework, also known as Scentwork. At the end of the episode, I talk about how to properly keep your dogs cool and healthy during periods of high heat. Episode Links: National Association of Canine Scent Work - https://nacsw.net/ www.K9Nosework.com DogWise - www.dogwise.com Barnhunt- www.barnhunt.com

This week, I discuss a new federal law on importing dogs, and what to be aware of if you're considering adopting a rescue dog from outside the United States, especially one that has had limited human contact. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected] or visit my personal website www.jillkessler.com as well as the podcast’s website www.dogdishradio.com

In this week’s episode of Dog Dish Radio, I go over basic information on kibble vs. raw vs. homemade diets for your dog, to help decide what's best for you and your pet. No judgement! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected] or visit my personal website www.jillkessler.com as well as the podcast’s website www.dogdishradio.com Episode Links: Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, REVISED: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals by Lew Olson https://b-naturals.com/books-c-33/raw-and-natural-nutrition-for-dogs-revised-the-definitive-guide-to-homemade-meals-p-122 WebMD Pets - https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/how-to-read-a-dog-food-label#1 U.S. FDA - https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/pet-food-labels-general American Kennel Club - https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-to-read-a-dog-food-label/

In this episode of Dog Dish Radio, we look at the related behaviors of growling and “being stubborn”, and how to interpret what your dog is trying to tell you. Plus, a helpful tip about reading the tag of a lost dog in a non-threatening way. www.apdt.com - The Association of Professional Dog Trainers is a great place to find a trainer for your dog if you think you need some extra help. If you can, look for trainers that are CPDT certified and focus on force-free and positive training. For a great course in dog body language, visit www.raisingcanine.com. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected] or visit my personal website www.jillkessler.com or the podcast’s website www.dogdishradio.com

Welcome to my new podcast, Dog Dish Radio! This podcast is a spiritual successor to a radio show I hosted 15 years ago called The Dog Dish. On Dog Dish Radio, we'll be looking at all sorts of topics related to dog behavior, health, sports, and training as well as delving into my work as an expert witness and much more!  If you have any questions or suggestions for topics to cover on the show, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In the first official episode of Dog Dish Radio, I discuss dewclaws - What are they? Why do dogs have them? Should they be removed? All this and much more!  If you have any questions about dewclaws or anything else, feel free to email me at [email protected] or visit my website jillkessler.com  Sources: https://www.avidogzink.com/do-the-dewclaws/?mc_cid=5bc9e30116&mc_eid=19f19c61f0