The Everything Pup Podcast Holly Montgomery, BrindleBerry Acres

030 - How Yeast Overgrowth Affects Your Pup With Julie Anne Lee DCH RCSHomIt seems like there’s an endless stream of dogs that come into our stores with skin irritation that causes them to chew, nibble and scratch at themselves relentlessly. Oftentimes, they’ve already gotten a diagnosis that their dog has allergies, but many of the treatment options they’ve been given aren’t working as they should be. In many of these cases, we discover that although the dog may have allergy-like ...

#029 - The Journey From Wolfdog Owner to Wolfdog Advocate With Georgina De CaignyThe first time I met a real life Wolfdog it was a magical experience. I started to imagine that one day I might share my home with a Wolfdog. I mean, how cool would it be to have a wild-looking pet that was actually domesticated like a dog?? But the more I learned about the Wolfdog, the more I realized that these animals are not just like dogs. They’re not fully domesticated, and not fully wild and many Wolf...

#028 - Should You Buy Pet Insurance?One of the most common questions we get asked in our pet food stores is, “What do you think about pet insurance?” And, I’ll be honest - I have a lot of feelings about pet insurance! In our household, we pay over $400/month for pet insurance for our three, large breed dogs. AND it’s almost a monthly occurrence that we get an email notifying us that one or more of the dogs’ premiums have gone up. So, is it worth it? Would we do things differently now if ...

#027 - The Best Time to Spay or Neuter Your Pup With Dr. Wanda Vockeroth DVMToday’s topic is a little bit controversial. I know that people have very strong opinions about spaying and neutering dogs and some of today’s conversation might not align with the beliefs amongst the general population of dog owners. No matter your thoughts on the matter, we can all agree that spaying and neutering your pup is the surest way to ensure that no unwanted puppies are born. Nobody wants unwanted pupp...

#026 - 7 Easy Ways to Give Your Pup More Freedom of ChoiceChances are you’ve never really thought about how many choices you make in one day. And, if you’re lucky, you’ve never had to consider what it might be like to start having your choices taken away from you. What would it be like to live a life where everything you do is determined by someone else? When you get up, when you go to the bathroom, when and what you eat, when you can go outside or socialize with friends. Havin...

#025 - The Problem With Off-Leash Parks With Natasha MazacMost pup parents believe that visiting off-leash parks with their canine companion is a right of passage. But, what if I told you that dogs suitable for attending public off-leash parks may actually be the exception, not the rule?Today’s guest is Natasha Mazac. Natasha is a certified professional dog trainer and head of behaviour at Dogma Training in Calgary, Alberta Canada. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the many reasons...