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Accidents happen. Prices at the veterinary offices seem to be skyrocketing. How do we prepare for the scenario where we are weighing the well being of our beloved dog against whats right for our bank account and family? In this episode, we delve into the world of pet insurance—what it is, how it works, and why it might be right or wrong for you. Tim Andrews did a deep dive and researched the numerous types of insurance offered across the space to then come on and beak it all out for us.
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The bigger picture of pet insurance

"Economic euthanasia"

The main types of insurance policies and associated costs

Regional cost differences

Whats covered and whats not

Deductibles and payouts

Shopping the market to find the best deal

Pregnancy and breeding coverage

Prescriptions

Spay and neuter

Waiting periods

Breeder programs

Direct payments or reimbursements

Options for upfront cost coverage

Pet insurance alternatives

The industry and the causes for rising costs

Rehab and therapy coverage?

The primary providers in the industry

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GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!

NAME: Nate Lecy
BREED: Pudelpointer, Lab/Australian Shepherd Mix
LOCATION: Southeast MN
TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse
FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 243 Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight!, Kyle Warren Episodes (115, 116, 224, 225)
MISTAKE: Letting the dog watch you plant the birds
MEMORABLE STORY: A pointed coyote in a trap?!?
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We heard about the patients journey through TPLO surgery last week. This week we talk with Veterinarian, Jay Brekke, as he goes through all of the advice and tips from the actual surgeons perspective.
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Just how common is the CCL injury today?

The odds of dealing with the injury and the underlying causes

The knee certifications should be similar to the hip certifications

The lifestyle and preventative measures while joins form as a puppy

An egg a day....and other supplements

From the injury in the field to the vet's office

An X-ray or an MRI?

TPLO or ECLS procedures. Theres also a TTA option

The recovery process and advice

Hardware considerations and the cost

Sedative options

The healing process and rehab options

"Back to normal" activities

The failure rate and the option to do both knees at one time

Librela injections for arthritis

Cytopoint for allergies

Rehab


Surgeon's information link discussed in the episode: www.TPLOinfo.com
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One of my favorite things in the bird dog world is backing and honoring. Darryl Pernat came on the show in May of 2021 to break down his process on getting your dog to back reliably and consistently in the field!

Why is backing important?

"Backing" vs. "honoring"

"Natural" vs. "developed" backers

Better to start earlier or wait until after steadiness training?

Necessary gear for training: silhouettes, pigeons, launchers

The "Daryl Method" broken out step by step

Getting from the bird flush to a dog point association

The silhouette process

Using real setup dogs

Which dog gets the retrieve?

Proofing the back

Keeping everyone moving to prevent situational backing

Backyard drills

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It's something we all hope never happens to our dogs but, unfortunately, a CCL injury (equivalent to a human ACL) is more common than what you may think. When Cliff Hawkins' 3 year old Pudelpointer, Ruby, went down with the injury, he found the available information on how to navigate the situation very lacking. So he documented his experience and wrote the Navigating TPLO Surgery Article that can hopefully help others make their way through the process with as little setbacks as possible!

The actual injury and getting back to the truck

The surgical options for a CCL injury

Confinement begins! Getting to the actual surgery

The odds of the 2nd leg getting injured and was it considered while operating on the first?

The cost of the surgeries

The process and tips for picking up from the vet

The sling/towel used for support while moving

The containment space. Design, tips, and considerations

Icing and PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Fields)

The daily attention and supervision required

Confinement is finally lifted with limited freedom and walks

Cleared for full activity! Until....the 2nd leg....

The second surgery's "complications"

Lessons learned and considerations moving forward

Using Librela for the underlying lameness and arthritis

K9 Athlete New Dog and Dasuquin supplements


For further questions, you can reach Cliff Hawkins at navigatingTPLO@gmail.com.
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Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code: GDIY10 to save 10%
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GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!

NAME: Lucas Felling
BREED: Llewellin Setter
LOCATION: Spooner, WI
TARGETS: Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock
FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 231. Getting To Know Nick | The Force Fetch Series
MISTAKE: Not focusing on the basic obedience and manners early enough
MEMORABLE STORY: Lucas' dog wasn't in as rough a shape as his buddy thought!
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Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code: GDIY10 to save 10%
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