The American Canine

What is the life of a top level show dog like? What goes on behind the curtain and out of the ring? Our guest is author and journalist, Tommy Tomlinson. He tries to answer those questions and more in his new book, Dogland: passion, glory, and lots of slobber at the Westminster Dog show. www.tommytomlinson.com Be sure to check out our blog at www.theamericancanine.com

It’s time for another episode of The American Canine podcast. This time it is a subject very near to me, in fact, right now, it is right under my feet as I sit at my desk and type this.  I am a puppy raiser for an incredible group called Working Dogs Oregon. I have a 9-month old German Shepherd named Brooke who I have been raising. For more info about them check out their FB page https://www.facebook.com/workingdogsoregon www.theamericancanine.com

Learn more about ARSA, American Search and Rescue Dog Sport Association, as we talk to Melissa Stagnaro, the national training director. For more info you can check out their links at https://www.searchandrescuesport.org/ https://www.facebook.com/people/American-Rettungshunde-Sport-Association/100069938206871/ https://www.iro-dogs.org/en  Be sure to visit us at www.theamericancanine.com

Possibly the hardest part of pet ownership is when it comes to an end, when we have to say goodbye to the friend and companion who has become such an integral part of our life. No matter how long we have with them, goodbye always comes too soon. That loss can weigh heavy on us, but there is support for those who need it. On this episode of The American Canine Podcast, we meet Connie Starr, a woman who used her own grief over the loss of her dog to inspire her effort to form a support group for others facing that same struggle. You can learn more about the program here. Remember, if you like what you hear, like, rate, subscribe. It is a big help for people trying to find the podcast. If you have something special about your pup that you would like to share with the world, shoot me an email at canineamerica @ gmail.  Follow us on instagram with the handle @theamericancanine and of course the blog, www.theamericancanine.com Keywords: pet loss, dogs, grief, Seattle Animal Shelter, American Canine, mental health

In the United States Army, soldiers are assigned a partner – or  “battle buddy” – as a friend and ally to assist one another in and out  of combat. One woman took that idea as an inspiration to make sure soldiers coming home had someone they could count on and launched Northwest Battle Buddies, an organization training service dogs for veterans. IF you want to learn more about Northwest Battle Buddies, just follow the link https://www.northwestbattlebuddies.org/ This episode was brought to you in part by Fuzzybutts PNW- dog conditioning and fitness through training. www.facebook.com/fuzzybuttspnw Remember, rate, review, and share so others can find The American Canine Podcast! Keywords: service dogs, dogs, canine, dog training, veterans, PTSD

It is a very special dog that can handle this high stress work and most of the time the ones that succeed have been purposefully bred to become the best dogs they can be, but sometimes out of shelters or rescues, comes a diamond in the "ruff." In this episode, I have a conversation with Sergeant Clay Core of the Oregon State Patrol K9 unit about a couple recruits that fit that description. We also talk about the responsibilities if a K9 handler, the selection process for choosing the right dogs, and the rescue that helped bring a couple standouts into the law enforcement fold. For more on that organization, check out their website, www.woofproject.org. Remember, if you like what you hear, please like, rate, subscribe. It is a big help for people trying to find the podcast. If you have something special about your pup that you would like to share with the world, shoot me an email at [email protected] Follow us on instagram with the handle @theamericancanine and of course the blog, www.theamericancanine.com. Thanks again to our sponsor, FUZZYBUTTS PNW.

The Iditarod is a test of courage, strength, and stamina for man and dog alike. Few can succeed in this grueling race, fewer still can repeat their championship performance. And so far, only two have ever repeated that feat five times,. One of those is Dallas Seavey. Following his record-tying fifth win in what is called The Last Great Race, Dallas spoke with us for The American Canine Podcast to talk about how he got started on this trail, what drives him to keep at it, and how being an Iditarod Champion may just be in his blood. For more information on Dallas and what he is doing you can check out his webpage or even more great material on Facebook. Remember, if you like what you hear, like, rate, subscribe. All that stuff. It is a big help for me, so people can find the podcast. If you have something you would like to share with the world about your pup, shoot me an email at [email protected] Follow us on instagram with the handle @theamericancanine .

A K9 can be a force multiplier for a police department, adding numerous facets to law enforcement options when they’re patrolling the streets. But a big problem is the cost associated with a k9 program, not just the cost of the dog, which is substantial, but the ongoing training and veterinary costs. In this episode, I speak with Nancy Haverkamp and Heather Lane from the Matt Haverkamp Foundation. Matt was a K9 officer in a small community outside Cincinnati. He was killed in an off-duty car accident in 2005 and to keep his memory alive, his family and friends started the Foundation which provides dogs, gear, and training for K9 units. You can learn more about its mission and history at this link. www.matthaverkamp.com Or https://www.facebook.com/TMHF.K9 Remember, if you like what you hear, like, rate, subscribe. It is a big help to people trying to find the podcast. If you have something you would like to share with the world about your pup, shoot me an email at [email protected] Follow us on instagram with the handle @theamericancanine and of course the blog, www.theamericancanine.com. Thanks again to our sponsor, FUZZYBUTTS PNW. Until next time, get out there and do something with your dog! #k9 #policedogs #matthaverkamp #dogs

In this episode of the American Canine Podcast, I speak with Josh Gerstman and Heather Cutter, a husband and wife team who have spent the past 20-plus years- essentially the duration of their marriage- as handlers for King County Search Dogs. For some great pictures of their pups, be sure to check out the blog. If you want to check out some of their training or learn how you can help out this non-profit organization here are their links: kcsearchdogs.org or on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/kcsearchdogs or https://twitter.com/KCSearchDogs Remember, if you like what you hear, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. That is super important so more people are able to find it. Everybody’s dog is special, but if your pup does something you want to share with the world, send me an email at [email protected] [email protected] and we’ll see about getting you on here to tell us about it. Follow us on instagram with our handle @theamericancanine or check out the blog, www.theamericancanine.com Until next time, get out there and do something with your dog!

Let it snow! Meet one of the members of an incredible group that is ready to head to the back country at a moment's notice to help people in danger. Find out more about Crystal Mountain Avalanche Dogs and their non-profit Cascade Mountain Rescue Dogs at the following link: cmrescuedogs.org @cm_avydogs Remember, if you like what you hear, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. That is super important so more people are able to find it. Everybody’s dog is special, but if your pup does something you want to share with the world, send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll see about getting you on here to tell us about it. Follow us on instagram with our handle @theamericancanine or check out the blog, www.theamericancanine.com