February 4, 2012

Kristen Collins of the ASPCA – Communicating with your Dog

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Kristen Collins is the Director of Anti-Cruelty Behavior Services for ASPCA.  Ms. Collins’ work with the ACBT focuses on the evaluation and proper placement of animals seized in dog fighting, puppy mill and hoarding cases. Through specialized behavior assessments, the team gathers information to ensure the best outcome for victims of animal cruelty and provide [...]

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Creating Canine Cuisine at Home

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Greg Martinez, DVM has been cooking for his dogs for years.  His book The Dog Dish Diet gives simple recipes that you can easily make at home. The essential tool?  A crock pot!  Creating a  balanced diet may be the important contribution that you can make to your dog’s life.  Here are some tips from [...]

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From the Dogtionary: Cruciate

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Dr. Timothy Schneider of Critical Vet Care explains the term cruciate as it relates to dogs. Click on the arrow to play your Dogtionary.

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Dogged Pursuit – My Year of Competing Dusty, the World’s Least Likely Agility Dog

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Robert Rodi, Author of Dogged Pursuit -My Year of Competing Dusty, the World’s Least Likely Agility Dog joins the Rover Reporter for some chat and giggles about learning the ups and downs of the agility circuit.

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A Dog’s Purpose by Bruce Cameron

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Bruce Cameron is an author, speaker, syndicated columnist and an animal lover.  After his book, 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,  he turned his attention to dogs and had given us a beautiful story about dogs and the people they care for.   A Dog’s Purpose follows the soul of one dog through several [...]

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Pretty Pet Friendly by Julia Szabo

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Sarasota Dog chats with Julia Szabo, syndicated columnist and national pet writer about her new book: Pretty Pet Friendly: Easy Ways to keep Spot’s Digs Stylish and Spotless. Julia shares her tips and ideas for making your home comfortable for you and your pet. Click on the headline to hear the interview

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Dog Day Afternoon: Your sneak peek of the May 14th event

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Saturday May 14th is Dog Day Afternoon at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton.  Candace Botha, Publisher of Sarasota Pet Magazine chats with SarasotaDog’s Rover Reporter about this family fun day. Kids will enjoy music, face painting a drawing contest!  Dog Owners will have a chance to ask questions of a professional dog trainer, enter a Doggy [...]

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Satchel’s Last Resort – A Dog Sanctuary

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Sarasota Dog talks with Page Knoebel, Co-Founder of Satchel’s Last Resort. Page went from helping out a few stray dogs to creating a forever sanctuary now housing more than 50 dogs and dozen of cats right here in Sarasota. Click on the headline to hear Satchel’s story.

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The Eyes Have It: Animal Opthalmologist, Dr. Noelle McNabb

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In veterinary medicine,  there are several fields of study beyond general practice.  Dr. Noelle McNabb specializes in animal eye care. Practicing here in Sarasota one day per week at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota, Dr. McNabb brings her expertise to our dogs and cats to assist with injuries and afflictions. Dr. McNabb chats [...]

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Confused about dog food?

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Join our Rover Reporter with Dr. Frances Baker for some bits and bites about what you need to know about your dog’s food. How to read a label and how to know what is right for your dog. Active dogs most likely will require a higher protein diet. Dare we say Eat it Raw? Want [...]

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