Episodes
Published 10/20/21
Author, life coach, volunteer grief counselor, and friend of TLRD, Teeanna Isaac joins Steve and PJ to discuss her upcoming book, Why I Had To Lose. Isaac lost her father at a young age and has spent the last decade studying grief, vulnerability, confidence, and empathy. Please visit her website - teeannaisaac.com - and sign up for her newsletter for book updates and other inspirational content. At the top of the show, Steve and Gary discuss the genius dog competition where pups are actually...
Published 10/20/21
Correcting your dog's unwanted behavior takes a lot of practice. Trainer Gary Newcomb brings a handy visual chart that shows how dogs react to stimuli and how quickly and intensely an owner should respond accordingly. After the break, Steve and PJ welcome the second-ever volunteer for our dog rescue (The Little Red Dog) to help kick the 10th anniversary of the rescue on 10/11/21! The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and...
Published 10/11/21
Psychotherapist Marina Resa joins Steve and PJ to share her thoughts on moving through the grief of losing a pet. Marina provides thoughtful advice for anyone experiencing grief of their own. Marina provides counseling and can be found at https://www.marinaresatherapy.com/ The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask...
Published 09/27/21
We're back! Steve and Gary discuss a recent article about the science that bonds dogs and humans (https://www.businessinsider.com/dogs-hardwired-to-communicate-with-humans-as-puppies-2021-9) Be sure to check out the video version on our YouTube to see Gary's new haircut... After the break Steve and PJ talk to Barbara and Lourdes, co-founders of Animal Wellness Center of Orange County about their amazing facility and approach to animal wellness. Please visit their website -...
Published 09/20/21
Steve and Gary discuss the trend of prescription drugs for dogs. After the break, they get into frequent issues they encounter when dog owners don't see instant results from dog training. Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!) Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as...
Published 05/04/21
Actor Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Fringe) joins Steve and Gary for a conversation about his life transitioning from the military to his remarkable acting, producing, and directing career. Mark recently joined The Little Red Dog foster squad and shares...
Published 04/26/21
Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario, a husband-wife documentary filmmaking team join Steve and PJ, a husband-wife dog rescue team, to discuss their documentary film Mondo Stray. The film is about what it means to be a stray dog in different parts of the world....
Published 04/20/21
Laura Colagrande, the co-founder of Chippin, joins Steve and PJ to talk about her company's innovative pet food products. Chippin uses sustainable proteins to reduce the 64 million tons of greenhouse gases produced by the pet food industry annually....
Published 04/12/21
Steve and Gary talk through a common question: Why does my dog have "the zoomies?" Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see some real-life zoomies (or FRAPS as they are known scientifically). After the break, PJ and MacKenzie talk through...
Published 04/05/21
Gary shares an article that breaks down the most loyal breeds which leads Steve to questions how a dog shows ""loyalty."" After the break, MacKenzie joins PJ for the first time in the studio to share her social media and general marketing strategies...
Published 03/29/21
Dogecoin and cryptocurrencies are in the news every day, but what does it have to do with rescue? Steve and Gary chat with crypto evangelist Kieran about how the traceability and accountability inherent with cryptocurrencies could be the future of...
Published 03/22/21
An incident with first dogs Champ and Major reminds Steve and Gary of common misconceptions around "aggressive" dog behavior. Later, Steve and PJ interview Liz Nowell, founder of Best Life Leashes about her beautifully designed dog leashes. Use promo...
Published 03/15/21
Experienced dog foster, adopter, and supporter of The Little Red Dog, Cindi Opdyke, joins Steve and Gary remotely to talk about her experiences with dog rescue. Cindi is one of our biggest fans and graciously shares some of the big dog behavior...
Published 03/08/21
Steve welcomes back Clint Lien, founder of Natural Pet Oil, to talk about the benefits of CBD oil for pets and introduce the latest addition to his team Thor and Dudeman. Visit https://www.naturalpetoil.com/ to read more about their array of CBD...
Published 03/01/21
Steve and PJ welcome actress and activist Jacqueline Piñol via Zoom to discuss her project The Canine Condition, a "Dogumentary" about canine homelessness and rescue in the United States today. Jacqueline hosts a podcast by the same name. Please visit...
Published 02/22/21
Gary Newcomb welcomes Thor and Dudeman to talk about some of the incredible stunts and media appearances this incredible pup has been a part of. They also discuss their shared affinity for mohawks. Check out our new studio on the video version of the...
Published 02/16/21
The For the Love of Dog team is taking the week off to upgrade our podcast studio! This week, enjoy a replay our most popular episode from 2019:Special guest Clint Lien, founder of Natural Pet Oil, sits down with Sean to discuss the various benefits of...
Published 01/04/21
Gary tears down a story he found that attempts to tear down using dog behavior to train over positive reinforcement. After the break, PJ joins Steve in studio to run down some of the changes and landmarks that have taken place with The Little Red Dog...
Published 12/28/20
Steve and Gary break down a new Microsoft commercial featuring dogs using computers... Then PJ joins to go over the progress with Home for the Holidays.HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We're raising $50,000 to save 50 underdogs this holiday season!...
Published 12/22/20
Steve and Gary share their opinion of why Vanderpump Dogs only rescues perfect little dogs... After the break PJ breaks down how her rescue works with shelters.HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We're raising $50,000 to save 50 underdogs this holiday season!...
Published 12/15/20
Gary lays out more science behind the dog brain and why applying human traits to dog behavior is always a mistake. PJ gives a very open view of the behind the scenes of working with fosters as The Little Red Dog is in the middle of trying to save 50...
Published 12/07/20
Gary shares a recent Smithsonian Magazine article about the relationship between dogs and humans. After the break PJ joins to share upsetting news of a recent dog surrender.HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We're raising $50,000 to save 50 underdogs this holiday...
Published 11/30/20
Steve and Gary give their thoughts on choosing the right dog for someone that has never adopted before. They go into behavior, training, and equipment for first time dog owners. After the break, PJ interviews Cora Baker, a Reiki Master that has a...
Published 11/23/20
If you haven't checked out the video version of the podcast on YouTube, this would be a good one to check out! In this episode, Gary discusses and shows a video a mama dog correcting unwanted behavior from her obnoxious puppies. This video encapsulates...
Published 11/16/20