Understanding the Difference: Rescues vs. Shelters
10/14/24 • 61 min
In this episode, Andreia and Millie discuss the difference between rescues and shelters and how to help homeless pets. They emphasize the importance of education and understanding the guidelines and processes of rescues and shelters. They also highlight the benefits of adopting from a rescue, such as individualized support and information about the dog's background. The hosts share their own experiences with their rescue program and the emphasis on training and setting dogs up for success. They also discuss the challenges of adopting from shelters and the need for commitment and dedication. The episode concludes with advice on rehoming dogs and finding stray dogs. The conversation discusses the need for systemic change in animal rescue and the importance of addressing the root causes of overpopulation. It emphasizes the role of education, advocacy, and demanding change in breeding laws.
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In this episode, Andreia and Millie discuss the difference between rescues and shelters and how to help homeless pets. They emphasize the importance of education and understanding the guidelines and processes of rescues and shelters. They also highlight the benefits of adopting from a rescue, such as individualized support and information about the dog's background. The hosts share their own experiences with their rescue program and the emphasis on training and setting dogs up for success. They also discuss the challenges of adopting from shelters and the need for commitment and dedication. The episode concludes with advice on rehoming dogs and finding stray dogs. The conversation discusses the need for systemic change in animal rescue and the importance of addressing the root causes of overpopulation. It emphasizes the role of education, advocacy, and demanding change in breeding laws.
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The Importance of Finding a Stress-Free Groomer With Ryan Melnyk
In this episode, Andreia and Millie are joined by Ryan Melnyk, the co-owner of Open Oaks Pet Grooming in Toledo, Ohio. They discuss the importance of finding a groomer who can handle and groom pets in a less stressful manner. Ryan shares his journey into grooming and his passion for working with rescue dogs. They also talk about the unique challenges of grooming difficult dogs and elderly pets. Ryan provides tips for pet owners on how to make the grooming process easier for their dogs at home. The conversation covers various topics related to dog grooming, including the preference for dremeling over trimming nails, conditioning dogs for grooming, handling rescue dogs, grooming elderly dogs, and the debate over shaving double-coated dogs. The importance of prioritizing a dog's comfort and well-being during grooming is emphasized, as well as the need for owners to understand the grooming requirements of their dogs. Other topics discussed include the grooming of short-coated dogs, the trimming of eyelashes and eyebrows, and the importance of communication between groomers and owners.
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