Your vet questions answered! On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt veterinarian Dr. Melissa Shapiro answers your questions about your pets health... and talks about her at-home health care practice called the 'Visiting Vet Service' ...and her special Pet Senior Health Care Services.

On this Episode of My Dog Digs Dirt join me for an up close and personal look at K9s For Warriors... started back in 2011. This wonderful organization matches unwanted dogs with war veterans in need. My guest is Chief Marketing Officer, Tahoma Guiry.

If you've noticed an extra jiggle around your pets waist, might be time for a visit to the K9 Fit Club...founded by Tricia Montgomery... whose on a mission to reverse the growing trend of overweight pets and their humans. Find out more on this Episode of "My Dog Digs Dirt"

Want to have some real Fun with your Fido? then tune in... On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt join me and my guest Alyx Robertson from Barkleigh Productions, for an inside look at the upcoming World Dog Expo, a spectacular three day doggie lovers extravaganza, with dozens of events and workshops and fun activities celebrating dogs everywhere!

On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet three upcoming pet entrepreneurs, and get a inside look at their brilliant new creations... Meet Janine Berger-Gillet founder of Twigo Tags, Debbie Viney from BH Pet Gear and Loren Kulesus with Dr. Catsby a new bowl to prevent whisker fatigue. There's something for everybody! Tune in.

Move over Peter Cottontail...you've got some stiff competition! Rabbits are hopping up to take the spot as thee most popular small animal pet in the United States. Hard to resist those floppy ears, wiggly noses and oh so cute cotton tails! On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt... everything you wanted to know about rabbit ownership , showmanship and so much more, with my special guest, Josh Humphries, President of the American Rabbit Breeders Association... dedicated to the promotion,...

On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt join me for an inside look into Thinking Animals United, a wonderful non for profit organization started by Bonnie Wyper, on a mission to better understand animals and inspire a unified commitment to their protection and well being.

Many people dream about it... but in reality, it's not easy to leave a corporate career to follow your Pet passion... On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet Andrea Dener, now known as "The Yarn Farmer' who did just that, and hasn't looked back!

The English Bulldog is one of the most adorable, and in recent years has become one of the most popular breed of dogs... yet more and more are being surrendered to shelters. On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet the woman who is trying to change that... Laurette Richin... founder of Long Island Bulldog Rescue, a non profit she started back in 1999.

Our fabulous K-9's perform so many jobs, they are used in the Military, for Police work, as Seeing Eye dogs, as service animals... the list goes on and on... but did you know they are also being used in Conservation? On today's episode of My Dog Digs Dirt I talk exclusively with Pete Coppolillo, Executive Director of Working Dogs for Conservation, a group that trains the world's best conservation detection dogs and puts them to work saving wildlife and wild places.

When a pet owner falls on hard times, when a military member is deployed and has no one to care for their pet, when a senior, or someone who is sick needs assistance caring for their best furry friend, when domestic violence strikes and a safe place is needed, when pet owners need help buying food or paying for bills... who can they turn to for help? On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet Heather Scutti, Executive Director of STARelief and Pet Assistance. and find out how they provide...

On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt Meet the Emmy award winning host of Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan whose just released book Lucky Dog Lessons offers wonderful tips for training your dog in just 7 days! Find out how he got started and how he has dedicated his life to saving animals in need.

Ever dream about starting your own pet business~ but aren't sure how to get started? On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet some up and coming pet entrepreneurs who are taking the pet world by storm... Jamie Carreiro, Creative and Technical Director of Disco Dog, makers of an LED powered vest for your pooch, Susan McGuire, President and Founder of Maison de Woof Accessories for the Fashionable Pup, Brandon Zavala, founder and president of Apollo Peak, makers of Cat Wines and Dog Wines, and...

Testifying in court can be a terrifying experience....but victims of crime now have a new four-legged advocate to help them out... specially trained dogs, thanks to a wonderful organization called Courthouse Dogs Foundation, that promotes the use of dogs in the courtroom to provide comfort and emotional support to people in legal proceedings. who might need it. Courthouse Dogs was founded in 2004, and presently employs 87 dogs working in 28 states. On today's show we meet Celeste Walsen,...

Imagine leaving your 'real' job behind to pursue your passion...that's what Tom Samuelson did and he hasn't looked back! On today's episode of My Dog Digs Dirt Meet Tom and find out his secret to success! Tom's incredible images of nature and wildlife have appeared in Audubon, National Geographic, Ducks Unlimited, World Wildlife Fund in the Netherlands, as well as in many publications across Minnesota, his home town, and as far away as India! He was a finalist in the Weather Channels 2016...

When you think of California's Gold Country, you probably think of it as a spot with huge homes for the rich and famous. Right? Well, it's also home to a wonderful animal sanctuary, with Asian and African elephants.. African lions, panthers, tigers, bears and other exotic animals~ all rescues from circuses, zoos and the exotic pet trade. On this Episode of My Dog Digs Dirt we meet Ed Stewart , one of the founders of PAWS.... PERFORMING ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY... and find out about his ...

She's known around the world for her surfing abilities, but her true calling is helping others. On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet Ricochet , an amazing Golden Retriever, who is not only winning surfing contests... she is changing people's lives. Join me, Lauren Collier and her mom, Judy Fridono, Executive Director of Puppy Prodigies Neo-Natal & Early Learning Program.

Move over Fido, you have some competition on the agility course, felines are getting into the "scratch" too! On this episode of "My Dog Digs Dirt" join me, and my guest International Cat Association specialty judge Cheryl Hogan, as we take an inside peek at the growing sport of cat agility and the wonderful world of cat show competitions.

Thinking about taking your pet on vacation? You certainly aren't alone! Some 30 million Americans say they have traveled with their pet in the last three years. More and more hotels, motels, restaurants and attractions are opening their doors to our fabulous furry friends. On this episode of "My Dog Digs Dirt " find out about pet friendly destinations and travel tips for you and your pet. Join me, Lauren Collier and my guest, Robert Sinclair, Manager of Media Relations Triple AAA...

Remember Lassie? How about Rin Tin Tin? How about Moose the Jack Russell terrier who starred in Frazier?? More and more animals are starring in commercials, movies and even on Broadway!.... Did you ever wonder if your baby has what it takes to make it? Find out on this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt. My guest is Diane Katz... from the Dawn Animal Agency in New York City whose many clients can be seen in print, on TV, on stage and on screen.

She has spent over 40 years breeding and showing Samoyed dogs., has won countless show and obedience titles... has had huge success as a fashion designer of knits worn proudly by animal lovers around the world... has created over 100 knitting patterns, ten books on knitting for dog lovers, and if that's not enough... Peggy Gaffney is a successful fiction writer. In fact, her wonderful Book Fashion Goes to the Dogs, A Kate Killoy Mystery was so well received, she has a sequel coming this...

On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt join me for an insider's look at the very first Mass-Transit K-9 Training center in the United States. This amazing facility , located in Stormville New York, features 72 acres with multiple indoor-and outdoor training areas, obstacle courses, classrooms, and kennels, designed to provide MTA Police with an unlimited number of scenarios to teach, drill , test and train our Brave K-9 Cops. My guest is MTA Lt. John Kerwick , president of the United States...

Considered by many to be one of the most Versatile and perhaps one of the Oldest dog breeds... the Newfoundland is a large, strong, devoted dog from the working class. He is a multipurpose dog that is capable of heavy work both on land and in the water... not only are they strong powerful swimmers, Newfoundlands excel on land by pulling carts with heavy loads, being assistance dogs, therapy dogs, companions and saving lives in search and rescue missions. On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt,...

Therapy animals come in all shapes and sizes... including incredibly adorable miniature horses! On this episode of My Dog Digs Dirt meet Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, Education Director of Gentle Carousel MiniatureTherapy Horses, a wonderful all volunteer nonprofit charity, started almost 20 years ago, on a mission to bring love and comfort where and when it's most needed.