Life Well Lived with Dogs Leigh Siegfried

Hey friends it's been a minute!

I'm so excited for this week's chat with Summer Willow Fitch! Summer is a transformational leader helping businesses implement strategies to curate a better experience for both employees and customers.

She also, has a brand new puppy, Olivia.

In this episode we talk about the journey of having a new puppy at home, finding community and the discrepancies in adoption practices.

Summer's Work
https://kabodconsults.com/
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

This week I have a very special guest, Marianne Ahern from Glad Dogs Nation.

Marianne has been working with rescue programs and fostering dogs for 17 years. Eventually, she started wondering what could be a more impactful way of helping and supporting dogs in need. That's when Glad Dogs Nation was born.

In this episode, you'll hear how Marianne and her team take gently used children's toys and give them a new life as dog toys. 100% of the profits from these toys go to support their non-profit programs for pets in need.

Key Topics
How Glad Dogs Nation was founded How you can get involvedWhat's happening in the shelters
Check out https://gladdogsnation.com/  to shop available toys and see how YOU can get involved! 
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Veterinarian Marisa Brunetti is back on the show this week to talk about pain in both dogs and cats.

It's only recently that us humans have recognized that dogs can feel pain too.  Just like us, dogs deserve to have their pain looked at, treated and managed to the best of our ability.

But how do you know when your pet is experiencing pain? Today Marisa Brunetti, VMD is showing us exactly what to look for in our pets.

Key Topics
How to recognize pain in your petWhen to bring your pet in for painWhat to expect as your dog gets older Medications 
Check out Marisa's Podcast:  IndeVets Happy Hour
Listen to our last episode w/ Marisa:
Ep 21: Changes in the Vet Industry w/ Marisa Brunetti, VMD
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

It can be extremely overwhelming trying to do everything right by your dog. There are thousands of options and everyone has their own opinion on them.

This week I'm challenging you to get back to basics with your training and reminding you what really matters when it comes to training your dog.

Key Topics 
Meeting biological needs first Using play as a runway for huge shifts in training Spending quality time with your dog to improve training
If you like this episode you'll also enjoy:
Ep 23: Teaching your Dog Lessons Through Play 
Ep 16: Micro Communication w/ your Dog


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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

A few weeks ago I promised I would dive into the Windows Theory. 

I believe this can be a more powerful framework than training and teaching tactical skills alone. 

The Window Theory is all about helping dogs understand what behavior & state of mind is appropriate throughout day to day situations by dividing your time into different "windows". 

Listen to this episode to hear me explain the Window Theory in depth and give you practical examples that you can start implementing with your dog right away. 
Reach Out to Me:
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

What's your plan for communicating with your dog? 

There are so many methods, tips and opinions on the best way to communicate what you want to your dog. 

This week I'm building off the last two episodes to empower you to learn to communicate with your dog in a way that makes sense for both of you. 

If you haven't yet, listen to Episodes 22 & 23 to get the full picture of creating success with your dog by looking at their health & enrichment through play. 
Reach Out to Me:
hello@opbarks.com
@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403