About Agility w/ Trevor @doggiedojo

Explicit content warning

01/27/21 • 50 min

We have a light and easy informational episode for you this week about Agility training and dog sports. We interview Trevor Smith of the Doggie Dojo. Trevor and his Border Collie Daisy made it to the finals in AKC Dog Agility Nationals in 2019. He is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Canine Fitness Trainer through the University of Tennessee. He tells us gives us the down low on what Agility is, and how it can bond you and your dog even more!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Update on our 2021 resolutions
- Lupin and Alby almost cause a ruckus
- Benefits of dog sports.
- What breeds can compete in agility?
- How do you get started?
- What are the costs associated with doing dog sports?
Hope you enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON:
Our Facebook
Our Instagram
GUEST INFO
facebook.com/doggiedojo
instagram.com/thedoggiedojo/
thedoggiedojo.com

Support the show

Support the show

Previous Episode

Debunking #adoptdontshop & Finding a Responsible Breeder w/ @charlottewithdogs

In this episode we speak with Charlotte the dog mom behind the the Instagram account @charlottewithdogs. She shares what led her to get her new puppy from a breeder, how to find a responsible and safe breeder, and then we have a great conversation debunking the adopt don't shop ideology. (Don’t worry guys we still strongly support adopting its just a really good food for thought discussion.)
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- No Issy today
- Finding the right breeder for your needs.
- How trainers can help match you with the right dog.
- Puppy culture program and genetic testing.
- What red flags to look for.
- #adoptdontshop issues
- The problematic role rescues/shelters can play

FOLLOW US ON:
Our Facebook
Our Instagram

GUEST INFO
@charlottewithdogs
charlottewithdogs.com
Etsy Charlotte With Dogs

Next Episode

Dogs on Diets w/ Jess @nutritionrvn

This week we ask the question... Is your dog fat? If so, then don't worry our guest this week, Jessica the RVN, is here to help! Jess is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Animal Nutritionist that blogs about all things pet nutrition to educate pet parents and veterinary professionals on how to improve the lives of pets through appropriate diet. SHe gives us ALL the details about how to determine if your dog is overweight and how to help your dog lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. (spoilers: find some low calorie treats!).
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Drink every time Issy says the D word.
- Carly lives her dogs and books dream
- Why some veterinarians don't address weight loss
- How to figure out your dog's daily nutrition needs.
- Macros bro.
- Encouraging your dog to live a more active lifestyle.
- Don't let your human diets influence your dog's diet.
FOLLOW US ON:
Our Facebook
Our Instagram
GUEST INFO
nutritionrvn.com
Instagram @nutritionrvn
WEIGHT LOSS RESOURCES
How to find your dog's Ideal body shape
Helping pets get their ‘summer body’ by nutrition rvn
Calorie Calculator for Dogs (petnutritionalliance.org)
Don’t fear the feed! How to use feeding tubes by nutrition rvn (this article is about feeding tubes but it includes how to calculate nutritional requirements for canines)