Special Topics
My friend’s dog needs a new home! Am I the place?
Pam has the possibility of adopting Suzy’s dog, Charlie. Before making the decision to bring Charlie home, Pam would like to know what questions she should ask. What does she need to be aware of while choosing this change? What questions can Pam ask to make a choice that works for everyone involved? In this episode, Suzy will talk with Pam and provide her with questions and tips for making this important choice.
Pam also wants to know, if she does decide to adopt Charlie, how can she prepare everyone in the household, including her children? Pam’s family already has a dog. How does she make sure both dogs would be happy with the new arrangement? Suzy will provide tools that can help everyone make the transition with ease.
Creating Ease for Cats and Dogs Who Live in the Same House
Some cats and dogs naturally get along together really well. Other times, there is conflict between the cats and dogs in the house, which can make it unpleasant for everyone. How can you “negotiate agreements” and communicate what is acceptable behavior for everyone living under the same roof? How do you encourage the animals to be "friendly" with each other, and what does that mean?
Are there ways to know if the current animals would like to have a new animal move in? What are the best ways to introduce a new cat or dog?
Suzy will share stories of what she’s seen work for households with both cats and dogs, and discuss different arrangements that can be made so that every member of the household is happy with the living circumstances.
Dogs Who Go to Work
Some dogs have very specific roles to play in the world. We see dogs working on farms, in hospitals, at the firehouse and even acting on television.
What questions can be asked when selecting a dog for a specific job? How do we know if it's a job the dog would like to do?
Suzy will share tools that support working dogs and how the people in their lives can assure these dogs are happy and fulfilled both on and off the job.
Dogs in the USA, dogs in Costa Rica, what is the difference?
Live from Costa Rica, I will share my observations on the difference between out pets and the roaming dogs of rural Costa Rica.
How do I pick the 'right' dog for me?
What do you require to pick the dog that's right for you? A puppy? An older shelter dog? Large, small and what breed do I pick? How will I know which one is right for me? Join the fun! be advised, there is a moment of silence where the connection from London, England got lost, I will re-appear though... thanks for listening.
The Zone of Awareness
What is the zone of awareness, how can you establish it and what occurs if you do? It is an essential piece of information for all of you dealing with nervous, hyper sensitive and fearful dogs. This could calm your dog in minutes and change his life forever!
Entities- what are they and how do they affect our dogs?
What are entities and how can they affect my dog? If your dog shows any non-typical dog behavior, there might be another entity in there. Find out what can be done about that and how having your dog be just a dog can be helpful...
Festivities with your dog, how to keep it calm
With the holidays approaching you might have more guest and family visits than usual. Here are a few ways to keep your dog more relaxed and calm during these special times!
