Your Family Dog Podcast

Tina Spring
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Helping families love living with dogs. Simple solutions to common canine problems from professional dog trainer Tina Spring.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    YFD 270: Canine Cannabis with Angela Ardolino

    There's been plenty of talk recently about the possible health benefits and therapeutic uses of hemp and mushrooms for people- but did you know that these alternative treatments could also benefit your dog? Holistic wellness advocate Angela Ardonlino's three favorite things are "hemp, mushrooms, and dogs," and she came on the podcast today to talk about all of those. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the surprising ways these unconventional medicines can benefit your pup.   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    1 hr

  2. 28 APR

    YFD 269: Pup O'Clock with Brian Manni

    There are subscription boxes for kids. There are subscription boxes for dogs. But there isn't a subscription box for kids *and* dogs- or at least, there hasn't been until now! Brian Manni is the founder and CEO of Pup O'Clock, a subscription box aimed at helping kids care for and develop a relationship with their dogs. With trading cards, activities, toys, and recipes, the boxes are designed to bring enrichment to both two- and four-legged children. Brian came on the show today to share the inspiration behind his company and how each box gives back to the community. For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog. To check out the Pup O'Clock box, click here. Don't forget to use code YOURFAMILYDOGPOD10 at checkout to save 10% every month!

    32 min

  3. 21 APR

    World's Okayest Dog Trainer

    It's okay to be okay! In fact, our guest today takes pride in it. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the self-proclaimed "World's Okayest Dog Trainer," who went from alpha-rolling retired sled dogs in her backyard to using positive reinforcement techniques to help improve family-dog dynamics. Join us today for a definitely more-than-okay conversation about kids, dogs, body language, and everything in between!   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    53 min

  4. 14 APR

    267: Trust Your Gut, Part 2

    Welcome back to the second half of our conversation with Emily Breslin about your dog's gut microbiome! Join us as we pick up where we left off last week for a discussion about gut ecosystems, healthy chewing habits, and cancer-fighting diets for dogs.   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    46 min

  5. 7 APR

    266: Trust Your Gut with Emily Breslin, Part I

    Favorite guest of the show Emily Breslin is back, this time to dive deeper into a topic we briefly touched on the last time she was here- your dog's gut microbiome. Though it may not be something we think about a lot, our dog's gut contains its own complex ecosystem that affects almost every aspect of their health. Tune in to find out more about this crucial, if often neglected, aspect of canine health and learn how you can help support it.   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    30 min

  6. 31 MAR

    265: Goat, Dog, Goat!

    Goats are stubborn creatures, so when Seth Thompson began running a goat farm, it quickly became apparent that he was going to need some help. Enter Dutch, Seth's goat-herding dog, without whom New Plymouth Farm couldn't operate. As both a working dog and a family dog, Dutch is a vital part of not only the Thompson family's business, but their home life as well. Join us today as Seth shares both the challenges and the unique joys of life with his goat-herding farm dog.   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    54 min

  7. 24 MAR

    YFD 264: The Thrill of the Chase with Meghan Wolfgram

    Most of us hate the thought of our precious pooch dismembering a squirrel or eviscerating a rabbit, but the truth is that ultimately, that's what they were designed to do. Dogs are natural predators, and while they may have moved into our living rooms, those hunting instincts haven't gone away. Enter Meghan Wolfgram and SwiftPaws! SwiftPaws creates enrichment toys designed to help dogs indulge their natural predatory instincts without leaving bits of bunny entrails all over your lawn. Meghan came on the show today to discuss the inspiration behind her company and how you can turn your backyard into a cruelty-free hunting area in just five minutes. We promise, no squirrels were harmed in the making of this episode!   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    56 min

  8. 17 MAR

    YFD 263: You Arf What You Eat, Part II

    Welcome back to Part 2 of our discussion about canine nutrition with dog trainer and nutritionist Emily Breslin. Join us as we pick up where we left off last week and talk more about the necessity (or not) of supplements, the importance of gut health, and whether or not your dog should go vegetarian.   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

    41 min
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Helping families love living with dogs. Simple solutions to common canine problems from professional dog trainer Tina Spring.

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  • Creator
    Tina Spring
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016-2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Your Family Dog Podcast

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