Dog Edition

On today’s show, do dogs understand time and what is behind their internal clock? Then we take time out to celebrate the canine stars of the big screen with author and film journalist Wendy Mitchell. Can dogs tell the time? If you ever get the feeling your dog knows what time it is, you’re not alone. But without telling the time in the literal sense, how do they seemingly know when it’s time to eat, time to sleep or time to play fetch? The answer isn’t straight forward, in fact there’s more than one reason at play. We take a look at this phenomenon and some of the factors that could have you believing your dog is secretly wearing a watch. Do dogs have a concept of time? Dogs that know when their owners are coming home Wendy Mitchell, Author of Citizen Canine: Dogs in the Movies As a film industry insider and journalist, Wendy Mitchell has a unique perspective on the business. As a self-admitted dog obsessive, she finds herself watching movies "for the dogs." Those two viewpoints meet in her book about dogs on the silver screen, where she reveals everything canine about the movie industry. You won't believe what she has dug up! Dog Lovers Live – Katie Berlin, The Vet Reset Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Katie Berlin hosts the podcast The Vet Reset, a place where veterinary professionals can talk about physical health, exercise, nutrition and wellness and how those factors have helped them in their journey through veterinary medicine. The Vet Reset About Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell is a contributing editor for film business magazine Screen International. She has been a staff writer and editor at Entertainment Weekly, IndieWire and Rolling Stone and has written for The Guardian, Variety, Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour and Billboard. She consults for film festivals including San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Goteborg. About Wendy Mitchell About Katie Berlin  Katie is an associate veterinarian in central Pennsylvania. She’s also a book nerd, a writer, a marathoner, a certified personal trainer, a consumer of many snacks, and a horse crazy girl in withdrawal. Through her own battle with burnout, she developed a passion for the role physical wellness plays in mental health and happiness. Her goal with The Vet Reset is to be a resource for other vet professionals to find encouragement, community, personalized and practical advice, and a hefty dose of inspiration to find their way to their healthiest and happiest selves.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevetreset Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevetreset/ Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vet-reset/id1541661967 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark international dog day, we are celebrating the tireless life-saving work so many animal lovers do across the globe, with ‘Doobert’ aka Uber for dogs and the pilot-turned-orthopaedic-surgeon-turned-dog-shelter-rescuer. Doobert: Free Uber for dogs By day Chris Roy is an IT professional and by night and weekends, he’s an avid animal rescuer, pilot and superhero who loves to dream up new ways that technology can help people help animals. Chris Roy started flying animal rescues, transporting shelter dogs from high-kill locations to places where they were more likely to be adopted. But realizing that coordinating the ground and aviation legs was not as simple as it could be, he created a system to coordinate the trips . And he named it after his cat: Doobert. Doobert is a volunteer based Uber-like service with tens of thousands of volunteers across the US, that any rescue or shelter can use. It is kind of like match.com where rescues and shelters connect with each other and with volunteers who transport the animals wherever they need to go. The online platform has become a household name in the world of pet rescue, and it all started with a 17-year-old, 15-pound cat called Doobert. https://www.facebook.com/Doobertrescue https://twitter.com/Doobert https://www.instagram.com/doobert/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/doobert https://www.youtube.com/c/Doobert https://www.tiktok.com/#pipsrescue/ Dr Peter Rork's Heart Is As Big As Wyoming: Dog Is My CoPilot Take off with us and Peter Rork in a plane called The Big Dog. It's a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan packed from floor to ceiling, fore to aft, with dozens of lucky rescue dogs. What are they doing? Flying to their forever homes on the other side of the western mountain ranges. Who's flying them? Dr. Peter Rork, the retired orthopaedic surgeon who founded the non-profit Dog Is My CoPilot.   Dog Is My CoPilot Dog Lovers Live – Girls with Dogs  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. A conversation between friends who are crazy about their dogs. Cathy Bennett and Kimberly Gauthier met at a pet blogging conference and stayed in touch, having fun chats on the phone about all things dogs and now they're turning those chats into a podcast. They are two dog moms and friends who understand what it is to be "Crazy Dog Moms." Girls with dogs About Cathy Bennett Cathy Bennett is a wife and mother who waited almost all her life for a dog of her own. Then the right time and dog(s) came along. Fascinated by her Goldendoodles intelligence, love for anything breathing and the manner in which they can anticipate a human emotional need at the precise moment, she started blogging about them in 2012 and Groovy Goldendoodles was born. More recently she joined her friend Kimberly Gauthier in their podcast Girls with Dogs. Groovy Goldendoodles About Kimberly Gauthier Kimberly Gauthier started her Keep the Tail Wagging blog in December 2011 as an expression for her love of her dogs. She chronicles her adventures in dog nutrition, raw feeding, health, training, behavior, and more. No longer a hobby, her site is now a woman/minority-owned small business. The goal? To raise awareness of natural alternative canine care and wellbeing. She is the author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding and Keeping it Raw™: 100 Questions Pet Parents Ask About Raw Feeding for Dogs. Keep the Tail Wagging A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding Keeping It Raw No You Can’t Pet My F-in Dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is more than one way to lose a dog. In this episode we cross the rainbow bridge with James Jacobson’s Maltese Roo and meet a pet detective who has a nose for sniffing out missing pups. Grieving the loss of a dog Saying goodbye to a dog is never easy, in fact it is probably one of the hardest things a dog lover must do. James Jacobson marks the loss of his beloved Roo, with some insightful moments from Lori Levine, who knows what it is to grieve for dogs, all too well. Do you remember love – a love poem to my dog (video) Jamie Katz – Licensed Pet Detective When a beloved dog goes missing, we tend to panic. We assume the worst: dognapping! We tend to not think clearly about how to best begin a search. That’s where a licensed Private Investigator can be of help. Jamie Katz is just such a professional, who exclusively works to get pets back home. This real-life, bona fide Pet Detective offers tips and insights. And you won’t want to miss the story about her latest super-success story. Dog Lovers Live – Pet Sitter Confessional Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Collin and Meghan host Pet Sitter Confessional, a podcast by pet sitters for pet sitters. It’s an open and honest discussion about life as a pet sitter.  Pet Sitter Confessional  Lori Levine Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television, is a pioneer in the world of strategic entertainment marketing and events. The driving force behind some of the most recognizable entertainment promotions and parties of the past decade, Lori harnesses the power of celebrity to elevate brands above the clutter of the modern media landscape. As a talent executive for NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Lori earned widespread acclaim for her ability to keep the show at the cutting edge of pop culture and ensure a constant flow of A-list guests. Instagram: @FlyingTV, @LoriLevineFTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-levine-721b9b4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingTelevision/ About Jamie Katz Licensed Private Investigator Jamie Katz is the best in the biz when it comes to reuniting lost pets with their loved ones. Katz has travelled across the country at a moment’s notice and successfully found missing animals in rural towns as well as in big cities. PI Jamie Katz, LLC is the only private investigation agency in South Florida that specializes full-time in reuniting lost, missing and stolen pets with their families with the aid of scent specific tracking dogs. Website: http://www.jamiekatzpetdetective.com/ About Pet Sitter Confessional  Collin and Meghan have a decade of experience looking after other people's pets and on Pet Sitter Confessional, a podcast by pet sitters for pet sitters, they speak to guests about the ins and outs of pet sitting.  https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/ https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional/ https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pet-sitter-confessional-484799196/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1JstoatEPzmizsrCO3STQ https://open.spotify.com/show/7JjynoTWpSpcbBsHurckHZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a case of CSI Israel, how one council plans to clean up its sidewalks from wayward poop. The truth behind why dogs sleep on their backs and why our furry friends are the ultimate drying machines. How dog poo could land dog owners in the proverbial! Almost every suburb in every city around the world has the same problem. Recalcitrant dog owners who don’t pick up after their pups. But an Israeli city council is making moves to change that, with plans to add every pet dog’s DNA to a database, so abandoned poo can be tested and owners traced and fined. It might be harsh, but no doubt there will be dog owners AND non-dog owners who would support it. Are you one? Israeli Council introduces DNA database to track owners not picking up after dogs Belly up, paws out: What’s with that position? Ever wondered why your pooch lays on their back, paws in the air, belly exposed? While it is cute and looks like they want a tummy rub (both of which are true), there are some very solid reasons as to why they do it. We paw over the paws up position and find out what is really going on. Why dogs sleep on their back Dogs: The Ultimate Drying Machine Next time your dog shakes himself, watch. What looks like an attempt to paint the walls with mud is actually a feat of engineering. Being able to shake yourself almost completely dry in 4 seconds is a survival instinct for dogs. But for scientists, it's something to emulate. David Hu, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech University, explains. What you'll learn in this segment has been applied to everything from dryers to cameras! Dog Lovers Live – Erin Scott  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Erin Scott is host and creator of the Believe in Dog Podcast. She started the podcast to connect with other dog lovers and hear stories of dogs who changed lives and to share and learn about all the different directions that the love of dogs can take people in. Believe in Dog  Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode  0:56 Hot dogs cool off 4:46 Dog poo track and trace  8:50 Ultimate drying machine   16:47 Dog Lovers Live – Erin Scott/Believe in dog  21:30 On the Next Episode  About David Hu David Hu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Georgia Tech. He studies animal movements to learn how to improve human tools. The undulations of sandfish may seem like a trivial matter, a mere pretty sight, but in the world of engineering and physics, the way an animal moves divulges tons of information. Insects can show us how to avoid crashes. Dogs can show us how to dry clothes quickly and efficiently. By watching animals in the lab, in the rainforest, and in the home, we can make more elegant devices. Even robots take their cues from the way animals leverage physical laws! Professor Hu is the author of How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future. His next book, also on animal movements, is a work in progress. Book: How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future Twitter: @drdavidhu About Erin Scott  Erin Scott is host of the podcast Believe in Dog, a podcast sharing stories about how the love of a dog is changing our lives and changing the world. Facebook: @believeindogpodcast Instagram: @believe_in_dog_podcast Email: erin@believeindogpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The growing band of politicians posing with their pups on social media has sparked a study into just how important dogs are in getting elected. And noses to the ground, going underground with some truffle hunting dogs for that elusive delicacy. Can dogs help politicians get elected? If a politician poses with their pooch or they post about their pup on social media, what influence might it have on you and your perception of them? Might it affect how you vote? Could political dogo’s be the pawfect branding tool in a bid to win an election? Researchers in Indiana and Ohio are on the hunt to find out and they are recruiting social media users to help in their quest. How much influence do dogs have at the ballot box? The Personalization of Politics: Dogs in Politicians’ Social Media research study Truffle dogs are on the hunt Truffles are a delicacy prized by chefs and foodies around the world. These finicky fungi are hard to find. It helps to have a family of Lagotto Romagnolo, or truffle hunting dogs to do the dirty work. Join the Angerer Family at their truffle orchard as they take us on a hunt for these elusive and valuable fairy apples. Dog Lovers Live – Krista Karpowich  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Krista Karpowich hosts the podcast Wag Out Loud, which she describes as the ultimate resource for dog lovers on a quest to provide the best care for their dogs. She is obsessed with bringing her listeners all kinds of tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.  Wag out loud Chapters  0:19 On today’s episode  0:59 Can dogs help politicians get elected?  9.17 Truffle dogs on the hunt   20.59 Dog Lovers Live – Krista Karpowich  25:44 On the Next Episode  About The Alexander Valley Truffle Company Angerer Family Farms is a family run operation specializing in cultivating truffles in Sonoma County California. For several years, as the family waited for their hazelnut trees, inoculated with the coveted French winter black truffle spores known as Tuber Melanosporum, to grow, they grew a variety of tomatoes and fruits which they sold to local markets. They also have a healthy flock of chickens who provide eggs to local restaurants. Now the first truffle hunt is on. https://www.avtruffles.com/home About Krista Karpowich  Krista Karpowich has studied Canine Nutrition with the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She hosts the podcast Wag Out Loud and her goal is to share valuable information with other dog lovers about how owners can be the best advocate for their dog’s health and wellness. https://www.wagoutloud.com/ https://www.wagoutloud.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/wagoutloudunleashed/ https://www.instagram.com/wagoutloud/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is all about the licks. Whether it is Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts or a human face – what is it with all that licking? The many meanings behind dog licks and a tasty frozen dessert to keep dogs and humans happy during the hot weather. What is with the tongue? What is in a dog’s lick? Whether it is a long, slurpy lick, those little licks at the mouth, or the sneaky lick of the leg after a person has exercised, the truth is, they all mean something different. From being an affection gesture, to trying to appease people or other dogs, the message behind the ‘lick’ is more complex than one might think. Why do dogs lick? Doggie Desserts courtesy Ben & Jerry’s Lindsay Bumps thinks dogs deserve their very own ice cream. And since she works for Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly companies in the United States, she gets her own way. She visits to tell the story of Doggie Desserts, their brand-new, human-grade treat for pups. And yes, we (and our dogs) get to take a few licks! Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk where she talks to the legends of the sport, and gives tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog  Pure Dog Talk   Chapters 0:22 On today’s episode 1:01 Why dogs lick 7:38 Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts 17:05 Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves 21.37 Next on the Long Leash 22:14 On the next episode of DE About Lindsay Bumps  Lindsay Bumps is Global Marketing Specialist at Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly workplaces in the United States. Doggie Desserts is Ben and Jerry's new frozen treat for dogs. It comes in two flavors.   Check out our taste-test video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCbEzBeYuD4  Ben and Jerry's Doggie Desserts: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/doggie-desserts  About Laura Reeves  Laura Reeves is an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge, Good Dog Advisor and a retired zone representative for the Professional Handler Association. She is also a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk.  https://puredogtalk.com/  https://www.facebook.com/PureDogTalk/  https://twitter.com/puredogtalk  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEDtwJWRsyWHQ1qYymjuCA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many dog owners like to think their dog is smart, but a new study has wrapped some fascinating data around just how intelligent some dogs really are – or are not! Also, how saying yes after a chance encounter started a love story CBS Reporter Martha Teichner could never have imagined. Einstein dogs not that common It may shock some dog owners to know that their pooch is not as smart as they think. A new study of gifted and talented dogs has revealed that canine Mozart’s or Einstein’s are likely rare. Now the next big question for scientists, to track the genetics and history of breeds to find what makes the smartest creatures. Some dogs are geniuses – just like humans Take the Genuis Dog Challenge here Martha Teichner – When Harry Met Minnie The Union Square Greenmarket is the beating heart of the romance of New York City. A chance encounter there led to Martha Teichner meeting Harry the Bull Terrier. He turned out to be a love match for her Bullie, Minnie ... and his mother, Carol Fertig, dying from liver cancer, turned out to be a remarkable friend for Martha. Their story is a bracing, modern fairy tale about how saying yes to life is revitalizing, even in death.  Dog Lovers Live – Billie Groom Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Billie Groom wears many hats. She is an author, podcaster, cognitive behavioral therapist and creator of the UPWARD Dogology formula, an approach she uses to change the lives of dogs and their owners Dog Training DisrUPted – UPWARD Dogology Podcast About Martha Teichner Martha Teichner has been a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” since December 1993, where she’s equally adept at covering major breaking national and international news stories as she is handling in-depth cultural and arts topics. Since joining CBS News in 1977, Teichner has earned multiple national awards for her original reporting, including twelve Emmy Awards and five James Beard Foundation Awards. Teichner was also part of team coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which earned CBS News a 2014 duPont-Columbia Award. Teichner was born in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. She attended the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business Administration. Teichner resides in New York City. ttps://celadonbooks.com/book/when-harry-met-minnie/ @CeladonBooks @CBSSunday About Billie Groom Billie Groom is an award-winning author, podcaster, cognitive behavioral therapist and creator of the UPWARD Dogology formula from working with thousands of dogs over 3 decades. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America, Animal Behavior Society and the Comparative Cognition Society. Billie works with veterinarians, psychologists, animal experts, canine professionals, rescuers, fosters, adopters and first time dog owners. https://www.upwarddogology.com/billie-groom https://www.instagram.com/upwarddogology/ https://www.facebook.com/upwarddogology/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billie-groom-b6964037/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years living with a new family, Sgt. Pepper who was thought stolen, is found. While a test of endurance for an ultramarathoner and a homeless pup ends in a match made in heaven for Gobi the Desert Dog and Dion Leonard. The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert Ultramarathons are a grueling test of endurance, and those who run them tend to be masters of focus. So, when a scruffy little homeless dog joined Dion Leonard's Gobi Desert run, he tried to ignore her... and failed (miserably). Dion named the pup Gobi and took her home to Scotland. Along the way, their multiple adventures proved the ultimate test of endurance. Missing dog, found years later What if your dog went missing for 7 years, thought stolen and lost forever? Now imagine getting a phone call to be told that your furry best friend is alive and well and living more than 1000 miles from home? That is exactly what happened to one Florida woman. Florida dog found 7 years after going missing “Ooh Heaven is a place in Home Depot” Donning her orange apron ready for ‘work’, Heaven is the resident smile and cuddle giver at her local Home Depot. But it has taken many regular visits to the hardware superstore for this rescue pup to turn from timid dog into morale officer. Home Depot hires its cutest employee ever Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:03 The Hydrant – A Dog Goes Missing for 7 Years 7:27 Heaven the Home Depot Dog 10:07 The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert 25:59 Dog Lover Live – Anne Angelo Webb, Dog Intuitive 32:39 On the Next Show About Saskia Edwards Audio Producer, and Dog Edition contributor Saskia Edwards is a winner of our 101 Dog Stories Contest. She won for her piece; The Desert Dog I Couldn’t Desert. For info on our 101 Dog Stories Contest: https://www.dogpodcastnetwork.com/101-dog-stories-contest/ Chris Roy - Doobert And Transporting Animals | The Long Leash #23: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/chris-roy-doobert-and-transporting-animals-the-long-leash-23/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An image may be worth a thousand words, but in this case an image is worth a thousand smiles. How hundreds of pooches have made getting a Covid swab up the nose, more than bearable for owners and health workers. Also, matching dogs with temporary caregivers for military servicemembers on deployment. Swabdogs of Instagram Lining up for a COVID-19 swab can be unpleasant, daunting and often mundane for everyone involved, but bringing a four-legged friend along for company makes it bearable. To share the joy with others, pathology collector Tiffany White started posting photos of the pooches, some cats and even a bird, sitting in car passenger seats at drive through testing clinics in Melbourne Australia. The swabdogsofinsta account was started to keep her and her colleagues entertained, but it’s become infectious – of the good kind – and is bringing smiles to thousands around the world. Dogs on Deployment Alisa Johnson has a novel way for every American who loves animals to serve their country. Her non-profit, Dogs on Deployment, places pets in temporary care for servicemembers. The KC-130J transport pilot who earned the rank of Captain has helped more than 2,000 pets in need. Her story of service to country and dog -- and the challenges of starting a non-profit -- is novel and inspiring. Tiffany White Tiffany White is a pathology collector and also works in traffic control at drive through COVID-19 testing stations in Melbourne, Australia. She began documenting the dogs who have accompanied their owners for a swab since January and created the Swabdogsofinsta account. What began as a project to bring smiles to the frontline workers who work in difficult conditions rain, hail or shine, has gone viral, with more than 15,000 followers and hundreds of likes on many of the 680 posts. Photos are now being sent in from other testing sites around Australia and the account has made news around the world. IG: https://www.instagram.com/swabdogsofinsta/?hl=en Alisa Johnson In 2011 Alisa Johnson, a U.S. Marine, founded Dogs on Deployment with her husband Shawn, who serves the U.S. Navy. The couple were moving to Quantico, Virginia, for Alisa's military training when they realized their dog JD would have nowhere to live during Shawn's deployment. Realizing that thousands of loyal servicemembers face the same situation, they founded Dogs on Deployment. More than 2,000 military Pets in Need have since found loving, temporary foster care while their humans serve our country. Anyone can be a part of the solution by either boarding a pet or donating to Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ The Long Leash Podcast - Dogs on Deployment with Alisa Johnson: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/while-on-military-deployment-who-looks-after-the-dog-the-long-leash/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do dogs help humans or do humans help dogs? Well actually it is both when you are talking tech. Enter robot guide dogs for people with visual impairments and Tesla’s Dog Mode for temperature regulated pups in parked cars. Robot Guide Dogs for the Blind A blindfolded researcher gripping a leash, is led by a guide dog through a maze of obstacles. The guide dog pauses, readjusts, then pulls on the leash to guide the person to safety. But this is no ordinary guide dog. This is a robot guide dog and one that may eventually become another mobility aid for people who are blind or visually impaired. How Tesla got its Dog Mode It was the simplest of questions, answered by the simplest of answers. Yes. That was the response when Josh Atchley tweeted Elon Musk looking for a way to safely leave his dog in the car, without sparking concerns from well-meaning passers-by. The story behind this exchange is no more relevant than now, as parts of the US swelter through summer and humans and dogs stay safe during heatwaves and record high temperatures. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Christine Benninger Christine Benninger is President and CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind. She joined in 2014 and brought a wealth of non-profit and for-profit experience to her role havin previously spent 17 years leading the Humane Society Silicon Valley. Guide Dogs for the Blind is the largest guide dog school in North America with more than 15,000 guide teams graduating from GDB since it was founded in 1942. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors and volunteers, GDB prepares highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. FB: @guidedogsfortheblind, IG/TW: @gdb_official, URL: guidedogs.com Zhongyu Li Zhongyu Li is PhD Student studying robotics at The University of California, Berkeley. He leads the project team which has modified a quadrupedal robot from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology into a robot guide dog. TW: @ZhongyuLi4, TW: @UCBerkeley Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant “I’m home!” Dogs rings doorbell after missing for hours Digby the amazing therapy dog helps woman on bridge The role of specialty dogs at Florida’s building collapse site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Maremma guardian dog has been guarding livestock for centuries in the Old World ... and now protects Little Penguins on an Australian island. And as America prepares for the 245th Fourth of July celebration, we should also prepare our dogs. The Penguin Protectors The Little Penguin is the tiniest of flightless swimmers ... just a foot tall, and a beautiful fairy blue. On Middle Island, just off the coast of Australia, the local foxes terrorize the teensy birds during breeding season ... at least, they used to. From an original colony of 502 birds, by 2005 there were only 10 Little Penguins left on the island. A clever chicken farmer suggested using Maremma sheepdogs to guard the birds -- and it worked. Within a few years, the colony was growing in number in the watchful care of the large white Italian dogs. The program is so successful that they are now thinking of using it to protect bandicoots. This Old World breed has a long history of guarding flocks and loving work. No wonder we turn to them now as the perfect symbol of awareness and conservation. Tips for Dogs & Fireworks Humans have celebrated military victories with fireworks for centuries. Meanwhile, the whistles and bangs and blinding technicolor pyrotechnics have driven dogs nuts. They don't experience fun ... they suffer, and too often, run scared. The number of dogs who go missing zooms higher on occasions marked by fireworks. This weekend is the Fourth of July in the United States, and dogs will have to tolerate the intolerable. How can we help them? We talk to folks with firsthand knowledge about how to help dogs handle the "celebration." The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Pam’s Doggie Dilemma Part 2 2:45 The Penguin Protectors 13:59 Tips for dogs & fireworks 24:04 The Hydrant 27:17 Next Time on Dog Edition The Penguin Protectors Linda Van Bommel is a livestock guardian dog expert from the University of Tasmania in Australia. She is a wildlife ecologist, primarily interested in wildlife conservation and non-lethal predator management. Patricia Corbett is the Middle Island Maremma Project coordinator. She teaches about marine ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, and human impacts on the marine environment at Deakin University in Australia. The Middle Island Maremma Project began in 2006 when fox predation resulted in a sharp decline in the size of the colony of Little Penguins on Middle Island. The large white sheepdogs were first trained to protect the penguins some years ago, in a world first trial. Two of the dogs have been credited with saving the endangered colony, bringing it back from the brink. Middle Island Conservation Project: http://www.warrnamboolpenguins.com.au Dogs & Fireworks As the owner and primary clinician for the Animal Behavior Clinic, Dr. Christopher Pacel combines learning theory, medical training, and experience along with compassion and effective communication to create a balanced treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. Dr. Pachel’s methodology emphasizes the importance of the human animal bond and the role that companion animals play in the lives of their families. Animal Behavior Clinic Animal Behavior Clinic on Facebook Kristina Crowley is a podcaster and blogger at WagWoofLove. She brings her countless experiences and knowledge over many years of being a pet owner and sitter to help her audiences. Kristina Crowley, Wag Woof Love Facebook Twitter Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Bark Boards: Billboards for Dogs Aika the Samoyed rescued after weeks on arctic ice fields in northern Russia Champ Biden Crosses the Rainbow Bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive research study aims to answer the question of why golden retrievers are most susceptible to cancer. Then, we explore what it means to have intentional interactions with your dog. A Golden Opportunity to Beat Cancer Hero dogs and their owners get a chance to catch up and chat about The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study with Jim. Participation in the study takes a big commitment, but it’s worth it if the data collected can help us understand risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. The Power of Being Present with Your Pup Author and Trick Dog trainer, Sassafras Lowrey explores what it means to have intentional relationships with your dog through meaningful activities. Her work seeks to answer the question of how dogs shift the shape of what our world looks like. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Pam’s Doggie Dilemma 3:17 A Golden Opportunity to Beat Cancer 13:59 The Power of Being Present with Your Pup 22:07 The Hydrant 26:09 Next Time on Dog Edition The Morrison Animal Foundation Golden Retriever lifetime study The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the United States. The Study’s purpose is to identify the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Each year, with the help of veterinarians and dog owners, the Foundation collects health, environmental and behavioral data on 3,000+ enrolled golden retrievers. MAF-Golden Retriever Study Stop Cancer Furever Challenge Sassafras Lowrey Sassafras Lowrey is an author, dog trainer and is the 2013 winner of the Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Award. Sassafras’ books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras holds an MFA from Goddard College in Fiction. Sassafras is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Corgi Butts Float! Faithful Golden Retriever Stays with Sick Owner Wasabi Makes History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative genius Dean Koontz talks about his muse: Trixie, his Golden Retriever. Then, we follow our noses to meet some special pooches who can sniff out Coronavirus. Dean Koontz: How dogs changed my life Dean Koontz writes international suspense bestsellers by habit ... and his massive body of work is bristling with furry faces and friendly wags. Why? Koontz joins us to share how dogs -- particularly a Golden Retriever named Trixie -- inspire him. Whether a major or minor character in life or fiction, dogs teach Koontz things no human ever could. Also discussed is his long-time support for Canine Companions for Independence ... and his love for his wife, business partner, and co-author, Gerda. Sniffing out Coronavirus Dogs have 300,000,000 olfactory receptors in their noses. Is it any wonder they know what COVID-19 smells like? As the pandemic rages, some very special dogs with very sensitive snouts may be our first line of defense. Dogs are training to sniff out COVID-19 in countries around the globe. As the world adjusts to a new normal, dogs may be screening us at airports and other important locations. But what does it take to make an accurate COVID sniffer dog? And how does the science behind it work? Dean Koontz International bestselling author Dean Koontz has written more than 105 novels, a number of novellas and short stories, and has sold over 500 million copies to date. Fourteen of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. After graduating from Shippensburg State College Dean Koontz wrote nights and weekends around other jobs to launch his career as an author. With the support of his wife Gerda, Dean eventually made his mark and she eventually quit her job to run the business end of her husband’s writing career. The couple live in Southern California with their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirit of their goldens now passed, Trixie and Anna. https://www.facebook.com/deankoontzofficial/ https://twitter.com/deankoontz https://www.instagram.com/deankoontzofficial/ https://canine.org/ Anne-Lise Chaber Dr Anne-Lise Chaber co-ordinates the Australian of an international research alliance into COVID sniffer dogs, led out of the National Veterinary School in Alfort, France. She is a One Health expert at Adelaide University's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences who focuses on cross-disciplinary approach to Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health. After graduating from the Veterinary Faculty at the University of Liège in Belgium, she obtained a Master of Science from the Royal Veterinary College and the Zoological Society of London and pursued her graduate training with a PhD on disease detection and management at the wildlife-livestock-human interface with the ULg. Anne-Lise has ten years of practical experience as a field epidemiologist in England, Botswana and the United Arab Emirates. Alex Withers Alex Withers is a dog Handler and Senior Firefighter with the Metropolitan fire service South Australia and the SA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. He's working with researchers from the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 in people. The Adelaide study is part of an international research effort aimed at training COVID-19 detection dogs who could be used to screen people for coronavirus such as at airports, hospitals or quarantine facilities. https://www.instagram.com/uniofadelaide/?hl=en https://twitter.com/UniofAdelaide?s=20 https://twitter.com/UniAdelSciences?s=20 https://www.facebook.com/uniofadelaide Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Canine couture: Badgley Mischka teams up with K9Wear for first ever dog capsule collection Sensory gardens open at Greyhound rescue ‘Greysland’ 8-year-old sells prized Pokemon cards to pay for sick dog’s vet bill  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emotional, physical and mental toll that comes with hoarding dogs for both rescuers and ‘animal collectors’ is immense, but little is known about the complexities of the issue. Also, when it comes to pain sensitivity in dogs, are all breeds created equal? Hollywood Pet Hotel turns Rescue Retreat Animal hoarding is a complex problem encompassing public health, mental health, and animal cruelty. Words like unimaginable and disgusting may come to mind at the thought, while the people who hoard animals are often dismissed as incompetent and cruel. While little is understood about this issue, many are doing their bit to save the many dogs being hoarded across the globe. Among them is Melissa Bacelar, who transitioned her Luxury Dog Hotel Business to meet the need of large-scale rescues during the pandemic. Pain sensitivity: Are all breeds created equal? Is a Bulldog tougher than a Maltese when it comes to pain or is that just how we perceive them? That is the big question being tackled by a dream team of veterinary minds at North Caroline State University. They are investigating whether all dog breeds are created equal when it comes to pain sensitivity. While there is data to show dog owners and veterinarians believe there are differences, there are not any confirmed biological reasons for it. But the findings of this research could have ramifications for how vets potentially recognise and treat pain in our furry best friends and how dog lovers interact with different breeds.  The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Melissa Bacelar Wagmor Pets is a non-profit international dog rescue devoted to helping solve the issue of dogs experiencing homelessness. It is committed to preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals with an overall aim is to reduce animal suffering and increase animal wellbeing. The work to rehome dogs to responsible and caring homes where they can thrive and live happy lives, was founded by Melissa Bacelar, celebrity pet matchmaker and dog expert. During the pandemic, from March 2020 to today, Wagmor Pets has rescued more than 2,800 dogs. https://www.wagmorpets.org/ https://www.instagram.com/wagmorpets/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Wagmorpets/ Margaret Gruen Dr Margaret Gruen is Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at North Carolina State University and is the overseeing the research project in pain sensitivity. Dr Gruen is an experienced veterinary behavioralist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She is skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Science, Public Speaking, and Animal Welfare. Dr Gruen completed her veterinary degree at the University of Illinois and went to North Carolina State University for an internship followed by a residency in veterinary behavior. She completed a Masters in Veterinary Public Health and became a board-certified veterinary behavioralist. After spending a couple of years at Duke University, where she co-directed the Canine Cognition Center, Dr Gruen returned to NCSU to head up more research in the space. https://twitter.com/ncstate https://www.instagram.com/ncstate/ https://www.facebook.com/ncstate https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-gruen-45049b58/ Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Building a DIY office chair for you and your pooch to share Mother-daughter rescue dogs: same canal, 24 years apart Teen protects family dogs, while Mama bear protects her cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogs have shown consideration for our feelings over thousands of years. Have we reciprocated? The UK is, when it comes to legal matters … and an art museum in NYC is when it comes to art.   Dogs Get Legal Rights in the UK Be warned, Cruella! Rates of illegal puppy theft and smuggling. skyrocketed in the last year, and the UK is cracking down. New animal welfare plans are in place ... lawmakers must now consider the wellbeing of dogs and other animals when making laws. AKC Museum of the Dog Pam visits the high-tech fine art museum, the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City. Recently relocated to 101 Park Avenue, this super-swank spot is the Louvre of dog art. Their collection preserves important art featuring dogs as subjects ... not just for their beauty, but for their ability to show breed evolution over the years. There's a bouncy virtual dog named Molly, interactive exhibits, and rotating special collections. You can even find out what breed of dog you most resemble. The Hydrant Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Dogs Get Legal Rights in the UK 10:16 AKC Museum of the Dog 18:57 The Hydrant 24:14 On the Next Episode CLAIRE BASS Animal welfare is not just a professional crusade for Executive Director of Humane Society International UK, Claire Bass, it is very personal. Her dog Henry, a Golden Retriever mix, started life in a dog meat farm in South Korea, before she rescued him and brought him home to London. Henry is her daily reminder of the change organisations like hers can make for all animals. In her role with HSI/UK she leads strategic planning for the organisation’s national campaigns, works with colleagues overseas on priority campaigns, like the dog meat trade and street dog welfare and manages the donor and supporter care team and oversees staff fundraising in the UK. She also chairs the Animal Welfare Strategy Group and is a lead author and strategist on a joint campaign to government on animal rights post Brexit. t: @sea_l_bass t: @HSIGlobal ln: linkedin.com/in/claire-bass-31656612 f: https://www.facebook.com/hsiglobal DAVID BOWLES As head of public affairs for the RSPCA UK, David Bowles is passionate about representing the oldest and largest animal organisation in the UK which has been at the centre of changing peoples' attitudes to animals and improving animal standards for nearly 200 years. David has worked with the RSPCA for more than 25 years and is also on the Board of the Association of Cat and Dog Homes and the Canine and Feline Scientific Group, the UK government's policy advisors on cat and dog issues. He’s a lover and defender of all animals, but especially his cat, who he openly admits tells him what to do and he obeys. t: @RSPCA_official t: @DavidBowles21 f: https://www.facebook.com/RSPCA ln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bowles-716b8119/?originalSubdomain=uk ALAN FAUSEL, Executive Director & CEO AKC Museum of the Dog Alan Fausel brings with him over 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. https://museumofthedog.org/ Molly Behind-the-Scenes Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant Grant’s Whiskey Is it Okay to Hug Your Dog? Sally the Civil War Dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices