Boomer has been a fan of Lucky Dog Cuisine since he was a puppy 12 years ago.  In this episode of the PawsGo pawdcast, Karen chats with Dr. Janice Elenbaas, the founder of Lucky Dog Cuisine.  Lucky Dog Cuisine is a fresh, subscription-based dog food.  Long before there were countless “fresh” dog food ads filling our Facebook feeds, Lucky Dog was THE pioneer in fresh, healthy dog food.  It’s fair to say that Dr. Elenbaas created the path that others would follow.Based on homemade food that her mother intuitively created for her family’s dogs and encouraged by her local butcher to share her recipe with the local South Carolina public, Lucky Dog Cuisine was born in 2008, following the 2007 melamine contaminated pet food recall.From increased competition in the fresh dog food space to supply chain and labor challenges caused by the pandemic, Lucky Dog Cuisine remains a hands-on, family run operation – where happy and healthy clients are recognized and celebrated!Learn more about Lucky Dog and why canine nutrition matters here -- https://luckydogcuisine.com/Note:  PawsGo was not compensated for this podcast, the topic was Boomer’s idea, he really loves the food!

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Lucky Dogs and Smart Owners are Fans of Lucky Dog Cuisine | Episode 25

We’ve discussed smiling leashes and leashes as equipment.  In this episode Karen and Jean chat with their friend Sandy Modell of Wholistic Hound Academy (https://www.wholistichound.com/ ) about collars.  Collars are more than a stylish accessory.  Unfortunately, some owners and trainers use collars for correction and discipline.  Sandy shares that even the seemingly innocent vibrating e-collars can have an adverse impact on your dog and your relationship.   And don’t get her started on prong collars!Sandy also shares questions owners should ask potential trainers and red flags to look for before entrusting your dog and your wallet to a program – here’s a hint, if you hear the phrase “balanced training” find another trainer!Never miss an episode of the PawsGo pawdcast and subscribe through your favorite platform!  If you have an idea for a topic or a guest our pawdcast, message us through PawsGo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!  If we use your idea, we will send you a very cool PawsGo t-shirt.  You can see all of our pawsitively awesome merch at www.pawsgo.com

From smiling leashes to comfortable collars – put substance over style when it comes to your dog! | Episode 24

You can thank Boomer and Poppy for this episode of the PawsGo pawdcast featuring Shameless Pets upcycled dog and cat treats.  Karen purchased the Tooth Berry Dental Treats because she liked that they were healthy and made from surplus, castoff or ugly food.  Boomer and Poppy LOVED them.  A quick google search revealed that the Shameless Pet story was another great example of really smart dogtrepreneurs, a healthy dose of social responsibility and a food obsessed dog.James was a corporate food buyer for Target and Alex a food scientist for humans.  Mina is James’s puggle who never met a scrap of food she didn’t like.  Together they created (and tested) Shameless Pets treats for dogs and cats.In this delightful conversation with Alex -- Jean and Karen chat with her about her transition from human food scientist to pet food scientist, the challenges of getting a product to market, the importance of healthy treats and why cats love smelly food!Shameless Pets can be found online (www.shamelesspets.com) and at grocery stores and pet food stores around the country.  These treats got an enthusiastic PAWSUP from both canines and felines.Do you know an innovative dogtrepreneur, a rescue hero, or have a great topic for our pawdcast?  Send us a message through Facebook and Instagram @pawsgo   If we use your suggestion, we will send you a cool PawsGo t-shirt!

Hey doggies, there is no shame in begging for these treats! | Episode 23

This is a PawsGo pawdcast international edition featuring a conversation about the Smiling Leash Project-- https://www.smilingleash.com/     Lyubov Elupova of Bulgari, Ena Kobentar of Slovenia and Leticia Sanchez Moral of Spain met at European Dog Training School led by Turid Rugass - http://en.turid-rugaas.no/   Rugass is world renowned trainer and behaviorist – many of her techniques support natural methods for canine/human communication which she calls calming signals.  Loose leash dog walking is part of the Rugass philosophy – Ena, Lyubov and Leticia called it the smiling leash and have created an international movement focused on loose leash walking and behavior.  It’s a fascinating conversation – yes they use a smiling leash in urban areas!    Take a listen and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  They have a very informative blog on their website.

The Smiling Leash Project | Episode 22

For baseball fans, it’s the World Series; for football, it’s the Super Bowl; if movies are your passion, it’s the Oscars.  For dog lovers the top competition is the Westminster Dog Show.  In this episode of the PawsGo pawdcast, Jean and Karen chat with Kristina Shaw Whetzel, a breeder of champion Australian Shepherds and Becky Lueth, a champion handler, who has wrangled and guided more than one prestigious pup through New York City and the rings of Westminster.  Karen and Jean chat with Kristina and ask how she knows a dog is “Westminster material” and what it means to a breeder to have a dog compete.   Becky shares what makes Westminster so special for handlers and participants and why some dogs just love to compete!PawsUP for the Westminster Dog Show which announced the show will go on in 2021 – but it will be held outside in June – details are here https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/plan-your-visit/ticketsDo you like our pawdcast as much as we like sharing it?  Please subscribe and leave us a rating!

The Road to Westminster Begins and Ends with a Great Dog! | Episode 21

If you talk to your dog and SWEAR they understand what you’re saying – you will love this episode of the pawdcast.  Karen and Jean chat with Courtney Sexton, a doctoral research student in the George Washington University Department of Anthropology&apos;s Center for Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology and her research focused on canine communication.  Courtney recently launched the Dog Face Study (www.howdogstalk.org ).  A HUGE animal lover, Courtney designed the study to leverage increased understanding of dog behavior to make us better canine companions and inform what we know about the evolution of language, communication and social relationships. You and your dog can participate in the study – and become a citizen scientist by registering at www.howdogstalk.org   By registering and sharing short videos of your dog, you not only help inform Courtney’s research, but you’ll be entered to win a Chewy gift card – share that bit of news with your dog and let us know what she says, it will be written all over her face!You can also follow Courtney’s progress on Instagram and Twitter -- Instagram: @How_Dogs_Talk  Twitter: @HowDogsTalkIf you like this episode – and we hope you do, please rate us and leave a comment AND share with a friend!  PawsUP to you!!

How Dogs Talk? Look at the Face! | Episode 20

In this episode of the pawdcast, Jean and Karen chat with Valerie Alfinito, a trainer who shifted her focus to creating handcrafted leather leashes and collars.  A true dogtrepreneur – Valerie founded Dog Sports Designs in the 1990s when her clients came to her training classes with bruised, cut and injured hands from their dog’s leashes.To Valerie, leashes aren’t an accessory – they should be considered equipment and her handmade leather leashes will last your dog’s lifetime.As Karen, Jean and Valerie discuss, while Valerie’s leashes can be found at Westminster and the World Agility Championships – they are even more appropriate (and important) for all of us pet parents who really want the best for our dogs – and our hands! If you’ve watched the Westminster Dog Show, you’ve likely seen the “bejeweled” leashes in the ring – Valerie created the first bejeweled leash and with a client created a lasting dog show tradition.  PawsUP for Valerie!Karen and Jean’s dogs (and hands) are big fans of Valerie’s leashes.  As are America’s Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker; the Obama’s – Bo was an early customer; and countless rescues and champions.Valerie’s handcrafted dog leashes can be found at www.dogsportsdesigns.com – enter code PawsGo20 for a SPECIAL 20 percent discount on your purchase.

A New Leash for Life! | Episode 19

Our friend Andrew Hager, the Historian in Residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, returns to the pawdcast for a fun conversation about Presidential pets during the holidays – remember Barney Cam?  Dogs AND cats have been featured on White House Christmas cards, videos, and visits from Santa for decades.  Andrew shares some of his favorite White House holiday pet stories. Karen, Jean and Andrew also chat about why the country is so captivated by Champ and Major, the Biden’s German Shepherds.  The First Dogs-Elect will certainly earn their place in history, with Major becoming the first rescue dog to live in the White House – or is he?  Andrew provides accounts of other less fortunate animals that have gone from rags to riches as First Pets -- including an unbelievable story about a basket full of badgers!You can learn more about the Presidential Pet Museum here -- https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/  And check out their gift shop – there is a Major Biden t-shirt, but sadly, nothing with a badger.Happy Holidays from Karen and Jean!

Happy Holidays with Presidential Pets | Episode 18

Kossi, a Greyhound Mix, Says 100 % Yes!In this episode of the Pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with Teri Schultz, a freelance reporter for National Public Radio and Deutsche Welle.Based in Brussels, Belgium it was a story in Finland caught animal-lover Teri’s attention.  A project being overseen by the University of Helsinki using scent detection dogs to sniff out Covid 19 at Helsinki’s airport.   At the height of the pandemic, Teri traveled to Helsinki twice – once at her own expense, to cover the story.What Teri shares is nothing short of fascinating.  Kossi, a greyhound mix who was adopted off the streets of Spain, has developed into a master sniffer -- with a specialty for identifying diseases.  Under the guidance of his owner/trainer, Kossi can detect Covid 19 in minutes with incredible accuracy. Finland is one of several countries, studying (or piloting) the use of dogs to sniff out the virus and help snuff out the pandemic.  The United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the United State are conducting similar programs.  Here in the U.S., work is being done at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.Teri, Jean and Karen discuss what’s needed to take this program to scale and the unlimited applications for this noninvasive (nonthreatening) type of detection.Learn more about Kossi’s work here -- https://en.wisenose.fi/smell_detection/https://www.dogrisk.com/research-group

Sniffing Out Covid 19, Can Dogs Help Contain the Virus? | Episode 17

In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with Dr. Amanda Tinkle of the Dog Aging Project -- https://dogagingproject.org/The Dog Aging Project (DAP) isn’t as much about old dogs as it is about how dogs age.This massive project is the first major longitudinal study involving dogs, and it&apos;s scheduled to last at least 10 years.DAP includes expert scientists and research veterinarians from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals. The core leadership is based at the University of Washington and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.The goal of this study is to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence dog aging. As Dr. Tinkle shares, the information will then be used to help pets and people increase dogs’ health span, meaning the dog’s period of life spent free from disease.Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the project is the role ANY dog owner can play.  Dr. Tinkle explains how each of us can nominate our dog to be a part of the study, and owners can become citizen scientists.Calling all BIG dogs – the project needs you!  While thousands of dogs have registered to be part of the study, Dr. Tinkle says they need more large breed dogs, as well as dogs that are still intact (not spayed or neutered).You can become a citizen scientist, nominate your dog and learn more about the Dog Aging Project at dogagingproject.org

Old is gold and information on dogs aging is priceless | Episode 16

In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen and Jean chat with Chris Gabriel, owner of Nature&apos;s Nibbles, about what constitutes healthy dog food and what we as owners should be providing our dogs.  When you think about it, as owners, we have to make so many decisions for our dogs and their health.  Too often, too little thought goes into what we feed them, unless an issue develops.   Chris and his wife Anne started Nature’s Nibbles, a natural pet food store, over a decade ago as a result their dog’s multiple allergies and afflictions.  It was through trial, error, and a ton of research that they determined her allergies were a result of highly processed dog food.  The knowledge they gained through that experience has led to a successful small business and an impassioned campaign to educate dog owners on heathy food choices -- including kibble!Note:  Chris’s comments are his own and reflect his opinion and research.  Links to the studies and articles he cites can be found below.https://wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/prescription-pet-food-ingredients?fbclid=IwAR1XrXpRuvfNT6lbjB0z5Sc6Pwuvtyy4QLNC2MTJTWJLqBIMwAKktc9CYEshttps://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/update-on-grain-free-diets-and-dcm-cases-in-dogs/?fbclid=IwAR0512jfl7ZoYM7UgcAPj99NcRZdbohW90LZ5_iZUNCKaX9aWyELYOZekDkhttps://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.253.11.1390?fbclid=IwAR2iS9MivMOrOEDxTXrGi2bj06kbjX4W4fQLxLxWIhTSSLwTSViWPkIoE9Q&https://www.earthmd.ca/blogs/health-and-nutrition-in-our-pets/dcm-a-response-to-recent-reports?fbclid=IwAR1XrXpRuvfNT6lbjB0z5Sc6Pwuvtyy4QLNC2MTJTWJLqBIMwAKktc9CYEs

(Dog) Food for Thought: A Candid Conversation About Canine Nutrition | Episode 15

Puppies!!! Everyone loves puppies, and during this pandemic, it seems like EVERYONE is getting a puppy.  And why not?  The majority of us are still working from home or have an adjusted schedule.  And let’s be honest, few things in life are more joyful and uplifting than a puppy.  But puppies take work.  In this episode of the pawdcast, Jean and Karen chat with Kathy Callahan, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, specializing in puppies.  Kathy shares her tips to ensure BOTH humans and puppies are successful and well trained.  Kathy also discusses why raising a puppy during this pandemic has its challenges and how owners can address those challenges for happier puppies and humans.Karen, Kathy and Jean all share a PawsUp – we’ve placed a moratorium on PawsDown until we are all safely through this pandemic!You can learn more about Kathy and the wonderful work she does here -- https://www.puppypicks.com/

Happiness is a Warm Puppy | Episode 14

Based in Washington, D.C., People. Animals. Love. (PAL) was founded in 1982 by a local veterinarian.  It leverages the human animal bond to meet some of society’s most pressing needs in some very unique ways.PAL’s mission focuses on the benefits of animal companionship with mentally and physically ill patients, children in hospitals, and seniors in nursing homes.In this episode of the Pawdcast, Jean and Karen chat that James Haworth, the organization’s executive director, about PAL’s work and how Zoom has allowed one of its most popular programs to continue during the pandemic – reading to dogs.Through PAL’s literacy program, children gain confidence and skills with the help of some very willing four-legged volunteers.  The COVID19 pandemic hasn’t slowed it down at all, in fact the literacy program is thriving!PAL is always looking for volunteers – and donors to keep their programs going.  You and your dog can sign up and you donate here https://www.peopleanimalslove.org/

A good book, a willing dog, and Zoom keep kids learning | Episode 13

In February, Jean and Karen scored press passes to the Westminster Dog Show and headed to New York City for the Westminster Kennel Club’s 144th  event and walked away huge fans.  Hugely inspiring and surprisingly accessible, the event is a MUST for any dog lover.  It&apos;s also the country&apos;s second oldest sporting event -- right behind the Kentucky Derby.In this episode of the Pawdcast, Jean and Karen chat with Gail Miller Bisher about all things Westminster – the history, the culture, the fashion – why do judges wear ballgowns and handlers opt for sequences?   Gail is the voice of FOX Sports’ coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and serves as the Westminster Kennel Club’s director of communications and an on-air analyst for its iconic dog show.Gail stepped into the dog show ring at ten years old and never looked back. She was the first junior handler with a Bearded Collie to qualify for Westminster Kennel Club’s famed Junior Showmanship competition, where she placed second. As a professional dog handler in college, where she studied broadcast communications, she won many prestigious awards from best of breed to best in show.  Gail shares insight into what it means to win Westminster and why the event is as exciting for spectators as it is for owners.Karen, Jean and Gail each share a #pawsup and encourage more dog lovers to check the Westminster Dog Show off their bucket li

Best in Show -- the Westminster Dog Show | Episode 12

You know who loves stay at home orders for humans?  DOGS!  You know who isn’t going to be thrilled when humans start going back to work?  DOGS! Our friend Sandy Modell of Wholistic Hound Academy is back and we discuss ways to address separation anxiety in dogs, now -- before routines change again.  She provides simple exercises to get everyone on the right track.  The reality is, both humans and dogs like routine, so create one now for an easier transition later. This is also the perfect time to beat the boredom for you and your dog through enrichment exercises that can be done inside and outside.  Here’s a hint, you can utilize the cardboard rolls from all the toilet paper you’ve been hoarding!  For more ideas and resources, visit  https://www.wholistichound.com/ and follow PawsGo on Facebook and Instagram.  

Can a toilet paper roll help your dog’s separation anxiety? | Episode 11

If you love talking about your dog – and who doesn’t, then the PawsGo PAWdcast is for you. Join Jean and Karen (friends who are dog owners, dog lovers and animal advocates) for their conversations with dog trainers, animal communicators, veterinarians, animal welfare advocates, entrepreneurs, nutritionists – you get the idea. Each episode concludes with a PawsDown and a PawsUp – things that annoy dog owners or make us smile. Share your own PawsDown or PawsUp through PawsGo on Instagram @pawsgo -- if we use yours, you’ll get a cool PawsGo t-shirt!

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