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The Davis BeatMarcie Valdez Foundation Director at Davis Technical CollegeMarcie talks about the importance of technical education and its need in the local Utah economy and how Davis Technical College is expanding the only fire academy in Davis and Weber counties by building an Emergency Services Training Center for students and local communities. She also discusses expanding the school's student support by remodeling space for a Student Resource Center.2021-11-1924 min
Lead Smarter Not HarderCritical Skills and Resources for Leading Remote Teams w/ Marcie SternIn this episode, Jason Davis and Marcie Stern talk about the critical skills and resources that managers need to thrive while leading a remote team.--Show Resources:Insights from Korn Ferry CEO Gary BurnisonFranklin Covey book: Speed of TrustDDI: Development Dimensions InternationalZenger | Folkman InsightsPodcast: Get Better Results By Giving Better Feedback-- Connect w/ Jason on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3wr61c6 Connect w/ Marcie on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZozuIS-- Subscribe on all major podcast platforms: Apple: ht...2021-10-2750 min
Working Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 167 Mobility DogsGail Harbott and her assistance dog, Coda, talk with Marcie and Lovey about Gail's exciting new position as Client Ambassador for Mobility Dogs Her enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about the wonderful work she and Mobility Dogs are doing to transform the lives of people with disabilities in New Zealand. Gail also shares some of the inspiring things that Coda performs for her every day that enable her to live a more independent and productive life.
EPISODE NOTES: Mobility Dogs with Marcie Davis2019-11-2232 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 166 Tails of ValorEmmy Award-nominated Kel Mitchell, host of the CBS Dream Team’s Tail of Valor stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Tails of Valor. Kel talks about his experiences on the show with working dogs and working animals. He also discusses some of the many projects he has in the works such as his starring role as Double G on Nickelodeon’s series Game Shakers and voice work as T-Bone in Clifford the Big Red Dog.
EPISODE NOTES: Tails of Valor with Marcie Davis2019-07-0115 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 165 Making the World a Safer PlacePaul Hammond has worked all over the world combatting domestic and international terrorism and training K9s to serve alongside their military and private security handlers as indispensable assets in that fight Paul talks with Marcie and Lovey about the principled training these dogs and their handlers receive, the K9s acute olfactory abilities and how they are used to detect body-worn explosives on a moving target. These multi-disciplined K9 teams are trained to be deployed in settings ranging from concert venues to airports throughout the world. Paul also discusses their innovative partnership with Auburn University and their ability to...2019-04-0634 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 164 The Dog in the Dentist Chair!Author, Peggy Frezon drops by Working Like Dogs to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her newest book, The Dog in the Dentist Chair: And Other True Stories of Animals Who Help, Comfort, and Love Kids. Peggy talks about the incredible dogs, miniature horses, cats, doves, guinea pigs, and other loving critters that she highlights in this book. She also talks about the work she and her husband do to rescue senior Golden Retrievers and the rewarding therapy work they are now doing with these dogs.
EPISODE NOTES: The Dog in the Dentist Chair with Marcie...2019-03-2832 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 163 Here Comes the Judge!Marcie and Lovey welcome the Honorable Chief Judge Kim McGinnis and her Courthouse Facility Dog, Kiki, from the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court located north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Judge McGinnis is the first and only judge in a tribal court to utilize a Courthouse Facility Dog. Kiki is a yellow lab trained by Assistance Dogs of the West dogs to work in criminal justice settings by helping to foster a safer and more comfortable environment for children and adults. Judge McGinnis talks about the work Kiki does each day in court in such programs as the Path to...2019-03-1330 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 162 Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses and Their Canine GuardiansDebbie Garcia-Bengochea stops back by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the wonderful work that Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses have been doing since her last visit. She gives us an update on the adults and children these tiny teams are serving at hospitals, hospice and other programs. She also tells us about the enchanting Maremma sheepdogs that work alongside these mini therapy horses and the special bond they have developed with the herd.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses and Their Canine Guardians with Marcie Davis2019-02-2232 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 161 Physical Therapists’ Guide Dog ResearchGround-breaking researchers, Dr. Teresa Conner-Kerr and Dr. Sue Ann Kalish from the University of North Georgia College of Health Sciences and Professions visit with Marcie and Lovey about the work they are doing to study guide dogs and their human partners with visual impairments. Listen in as they talk about some of their major research findings, how you can participate in their study and their plans for future work. Their research findings will be a game changer in the guide dog world, as it impacts how humans navigate the world with their guide dog.
More details on this...2019-02-0832 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 160 Dogs, the Netflix DocumentaryAcademy award-winning producer, Glen Zipper stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the global Netflix documentary sensation Dogs. Glen shares his personal story of how his adopted dog, Anthony, changed his life from being a prosecuting attorney to an Oscar winning producer. Glen gives us some personal and behind the scene insights into this documentary that beautifully captures the bond between dogs and humans. He talks about the different challenges, the different characters and the different geography that combine to give us this cinematic masterpiece. Also, Glen talks about each of the six episodes and gives us updates...2019-01-3128 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 159 Electronic Detection DogsDid you know there are dogs that can detect electronic devices? Anthony Maes, Special Agent in Charge with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and Commander of the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Forces, visits with Marcie and Lovey about their new canine staff member, Joey. Joey is a uniquely trained Labrador Retriever who can sniff out electronic storage devices making him a tremendous asset when a suspect may have hid child pornography or other digital evidence. Anthony even tells us how Joey is connected to the conviction of Jared Fogle, the famous Subway fo...2019-01-1529 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 158 Therapy Dogs and Therapy AnimalsHave you ever thought your dog or other beloved animal would be an amazing therapy animal? Ann Howie, leading expert in animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about how we can determine if our dogs or other animals would succeed at therapy work. She explains the differences between animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions. She also provides valuable tips and helpful information from her book, Teaming With Your Therapy Dog, about how you can be more supportive and proactive as a therapy dog handler.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2018-12-3133 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 157 Canine StressDr. James Ha renowned animal behaviorist and researcher, visits with Marcie and Lovey about his research and new book Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Behaviors. Dr. Ha talks candidly about canine stress in working dogs and how to identify it and prevent it. He discusses the physiology of stress, positive vs. negative stress, and common causes and indicators. Every dog handler needs to hear this valuable and innovative information!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Stress with Marcie Davis2018-12-0634 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 156 SearchDog The MovieMary Healey Jamiel, Director of the award-winning documentary, SEARCHDOG drops in to talk with Marcie and Lovey about this exciting new film that highlights humans and canines working together to accomplish heroic acts. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the canine talent and intelligence that she chronicled. She also talks about the movie’s renowned search and rescue specialist, Matthew Zarrella, and how she obtained footage during real-time missing person K9 searches. We guarantee you will be inspired!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - SearchDog The Movie with Marcie Davis2018-11-0931 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 155 K-9 Commando DogsJeff Franklin visits with Marcie and Lovey about his distinguished career as a military and police dog trainer and the exhilarating new book about him written by Matthew Duffy, Franklin: The Man Behind the United States Commando Dogs. Jeff gives us a glimpse into the incredible lives these canine warriors are leading in the field to keep our country safe. He talks about how these military dogs work with Special Operations Forces groups to perform such awe-inspiring tasks as jumping out of airplanes, boats and helicopters. But that's just one part of these elite canines’ regular work day. Listen in to...2018-10-1935 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 153 Honey – the Miniature Horse Service AnimalIn Part 1 in our series on Miniature Horses, Jessica Wellman and her miniature horse service animal, Honey join Marcie and Lovey to talk about their human/equine working relationship. Jessica talks candidly about how Honey is trained to assist her in living more independently with her disability. She also discusses the unique differences between a canine and a miniature horse and what you need to think about if you’re considering a miniature horse as your service animal.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Honey – the Miniature Horse Service Animal with Marcie Davis2018-09-2830 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 152 Pick of the LitterEmmy award-winning filmmaker, Don Hardy, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about his and Dana Nachman’s new film, Pick of the Litter The film follows a litter of Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies on a two-year odyssey that spans from the moment they’re born until they begin their careers as guide dogs. Finally, the mysterious and magical true story of how a puppy becomes an assistance dog has been captured on film. Lovey and I can’t wait to see this movie!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pick of the Litter...2018-09-1832 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 150 Who Knew Game Wardens Have Police K-9s?Game Warden Lance Hockett with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and his police K-9, Kodak, visit with Marcie and Lovey about their incredible daily work. Game Warden Hockett talks about how he and Kodak were trained to track humans, animals, fowl, and fish, as well as to find inanimate objects like guns, casings, gun powder and residue, cell phones and a whole lot more. Kodak was trained to perform evidence recovery and wildlife detection, and Game Warden Hockett shares some of the cases they have solved as a team, sometimes in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. 2018-08-2330 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 149 The Critters and MeLaura Moore’s mission is to educate animal lovers on ways to enrich and prolong their animals’ lives. She shares her valuable knowledge about nutrition, homeopathic and alternative treatments and expertise with Marcie and Lovey. She also provides helpful tips so that you can do everything you can to maintain good physical health for your working dog.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Critters and Me with Marcie Davis2018-07-2430 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 148 Divine Dog WisdomBarbara (Barb) Horn and Randy Crutcher creators of the Divine Dog Wisdom cards and guidebook, stop by to visit with Marcie and Lovey. Listen in as they talk about how they were inspired to create the 62-card deck of dog wisdom and how you can use these cards to have a laugh, or to go a little deeper into seeing, valuing, and appreciating the lessons life puts before you. Barb and Randy explain how using divination cards taps into an ancient, time-honored way to connect with our spirit guides, and in the case of Divine Dog Wisdom cards, get some...2018-06-1530 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 147 U.S. Military Dogs with a MissionKennel Master Roberto Garcia talks with Marcie and Lovey about the military working dogs housed at Pensacola Naval Air Station. It is one of the busiest Navy kennels in the country and is located at the first permanent naval air station, established in 1914 on the Florida Gulf Coast. Kennel Master Garcia talks about the types of prestigious working dogs the Navy deploys and the advanced training these dogs receive to prepare them for their dangerous missions. He also shares with us what happens to these dogs when they retire from active duty.
More details on this episode MP3...2018-04-2723 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 146 Sgt. Stubby: An American HeroRichard Lanni, Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Director, Writer and Executive Producer, visits with Marcie and Lovey about his new intergenerational film about canine courage and the human animal bond. Stubby is a homeless mutt who embarks on an adventure with his new found friend, Robert Conroy, to become America’s most decorated dog. Set during World War I, this animated feature is based on the true story of a mutt that wandered off the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, and into the care of Robert Conroy (voice of Logan Lerman), an enlisted man who was then training with the 102nd...2018-04-1220 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 145 Canine Fitness - FitPAWS!Did you know that working dogs often have the risks associated with highly competitive canine athletes and you can reduce their risks of injuries by having a consistent physical training program? Canine conditioning and fitness experts, Maureen Stephens and Stefanie Walter stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about canine fitness, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Listen in to hear how you can maintain your dog’s core strength for increased performance and injury prevention. FitPAWs can be fun for both you and your working dog!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Fitness - FitPAWS with Ma...2018-03-2032 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 144 Behind the Scenes with NBC TODAY Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – CharlieAmerica’s VetDogs’ trainers, Olivia Poff and Katie Ruiz, visit with Marcie and Lovey about their incredible experience working with NBC TODAY Show’s "puppy with a purpose," Charlie. They give us behind the scenes info about Charlie’s appearances on NBC's TODAY morning show, his advanced training as a future service dog, and how he was matched with his human partner, retired United States Air Force Veteran and Combat Photographer, Stacy Pearsall. Olivia and Katie also share with us how someone can access their life-changing services or become a part of their inspiring puppy raising team!
More details...2018-02-2831 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 143 Dogs in Public – Who’s Who and What’s WhatDo you know the difference between a service animal, an emotional support animal, a therapy dog, and a pet? Denise Dumesnil and Shana Aldahl stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about their awesome project that answered these questions for domestic violence shelters and resulted in the “Model Guideline Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters” They provide valuable information for anyone who deals with the public and may encounter an individual with a dog or other type of animal. They define what you can and cannot ask a person, which types of dogs or a...2018-02-1335 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 142 NBC Today Show’s Puppy with a Purpose – America’s VetDogs’ CharlieAmerica’s VetDogs’ puppy with a purpose, Charlie, has made regular appearances for 15 months on NBC's TODAY morning show as he grew and trained to become a service dog. Now Charlie, and his new veteran partner, Stacy Pearsall, are here to talk with Marcie and Lovey about their exciting new life together. Listen in as Stacy, a retired United States Air Force Veteran and Combat Photographer, talks about how she and Charlie were partnered and all of the amazing tasks Charlie performs to enable her to be independent and live a joyful life! Stacy talks about the Veteran’s Portrait Projec...2018-01-1031 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 141 Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)Laura Watamanuk, Executive Director of Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about the incredible dogs they are training for an array of jobs. Laura gives you a detailed, insider’s glimpse into PADS' methodical training and placement process. PADS’ dogs are trained to assist people with disabilities other than blindness, and include hearing dogs and service dogs. PADS also trains facility dogs for jobs in the victim services field. Laura shares some exciting news about PADS’ new program for veterans that will be launched in 2018.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcas...2017-12-2231 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 140 The Best and The Bravest!Marcie and Lovey welcome April Gettys from Midnight Sun Service Dogs and Major John Romspert and Major Brock Roden from the Alaska National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron to the show to talk about the phenomenal work they are doing with the Squadron’s first facility dog, TOML (That Others Might Live). Majors Romspert and Roden and April talk candidly about the amazing work TOML is doing in Alaska and abroad to support the mental and spiritual welfare of these high-performing military pararescue and support professionals who are called on to serve our nation in highly stressful and life-threatening situations. You’...2017-12-0734 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 139 Canine Heroes Responding to National DisastersSonja Heritage, Head Trainer at the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation drops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the work they are doing to rescue, train and partner shelter dogs with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters around the world. Sonja talks about their state-of-the-art national training facility. She also provides insightful details about how they screen shelter dogs for these intense, professional jobs and how they train and care for these canine heroes throughout their lifetime. Sonja’s passion and expertise is captivating!
More details on th...2017-11-1037 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 136 Do You Know the Difference Between an Assistance Dog and a Pet?We regularly hear a news story of someone trying to bring a fake assistance dog into a business or public place. Listen in as Marcie and Lovey visit with Marsha Gilford, Regional Corporate Affairs Director for the Southwest Region of the Kroger Company, the largest traditional grocery retailer in the United States. Marsha stops by to talk about a communication program she and Kroger created about the difference between service dogs and pets. We love their educational and positive approach to the hot topic issue of fake service dogs. Marsha shares with us how Kroger is educating customers and store...2017-08-1634 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 135 The Dog-Human RelationshipMarcie and Lovey welcome world-renowned dog researcher Dr. Adam Miklosi to the show. Dr. Miklosi is the Director of the Family Dog Research Project the first research group to study the behavioral and cognitive aspects of the dog-human relationship. Based in Hungary, they are one of the largest dog research groups in the world! Dr. Miklosi shares some of his latest research on dog cognition, animal learning, and aging. He also talks about how you can get connected with the Family Dog Research Project to receive all of their latest and greatest dog information!
Questions or Comments? Send...2017-07-2534 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 134 Loyal!Rebecca Ascher-Walsh visits with Marcie and Lovey about her beautiful new book, Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs. Listen in as Rebecca lovingly highlights some of the incredible working dogs in her new book and how these skilled canines changed the lives of their amazing human partners. Rebecca also talks about the Deja Foundation, an organization she founded to raise funds for the support and care of rescue dogs.
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - LoyaL with Marcie Davis2017-07-0731 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 133 Roscoe the Bed Bug DogJennifer Erdogan, Director of Bell Environmental Services’ Canine Division and certified bedbug detection dog and adorable tri-colored beagle, Roscoe, stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey. Jennifer explains how Roscoe works to sniff and detect hidden bed bugs in hospitals, hotels, homes, apartment buildings and other sites. Roscoe and their other certified bed bug dogs’ all have the ability to perform bed bug inspections with a documented 98% accuracy rate! Jennifer also talks about how these dogs are trained and about their impressive certification from the World Detector Dog Organization.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com...2017-06-0527 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 132 Dogs for the DeafBlake Matray, Executive Director of Dogs for the Deaf drops in to visit with Marcie and Lovey about the incredible work they are doing to rescue dogs from animal shelters and humane societies throughout the western United States and train them as hearing alert dogs. Blake talks about how they identify, screen and recruit shelter dogs. The next step is to begin training them in a variety of “sound work” tasks such as alerting their human partner to the telephone or a knock at the door. Blake also shares what Dogs for the Deaf has in common with Hollywood and the...2017-05-1538 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 131 Advancing the Science of Dogs!World-renowned animal behavior scientist/consultant, Dr. James Ha visits with Marcie and Lovey about the unique aspects of applying scientific research to canine and human behavior. Dr. Ha shares fascinating information about how assistance dogs and their handlers communicate and develop trust and why some dogs are simply not able to be assistance dogs. He discusses the unique human-canine bond, his groundbreaking work as a legal witness expert, and his work as a scientific advisor to assistance dog organizations.
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2017-04-2437 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 129 Go Fetch Wellness!
Jeff Fink and his psychiatric assistance dog, Earl, talk with Marcie and Lovey about the inspiring animal-assisted therapy work they are doing to support people who are living with mental illness through their organization, Go Fetch Wellness. Jeff talks candidly about his own debilitating battle with depression and anxiety and how his relationship with Earl, a Golden-Retriever, changed his life forever. Jeff’s passion for working with Earl to help others who are struggling with mental illness to experience the joy and lucidity of the human-animal bond is contagious!
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.co...2017-03-1436 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 126 Love is All You NeedJennifer Arnold, NY Times best-selling author of Through a Dog’s Eyes and Founder and Executive Director of Canine Assistants stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about her ground-breaking new book, Love is All You Need: The Revolutionary Bond-Based Approach to Educating Your Dog. Jennifer discusses her pioneering bond-based approach and talks in detail about her belief that we can teach dogs to figure out the action we want on their own instead of telling them what to do. She advocates this approach as a much more humane and loving way to communicate with our canines, and to pr...2017-01-1336 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 125 Envisioning a Humane EconomyWayne Pacelle, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Humane Society of the United States talks with Marcie and Lovey about his best-selling book, The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals. He reveals his beliefs about the simple choices we make every day that can be life changing for animals. Wayne explains the rising tide of consciousness toward animals and the business advantages to treating animals humanely. He also shares some insights about his choice to work with convicted felon, Michael Vick, and the Humane Society’s efforts to end dog fighting.
2016-12-2831 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 124 Honoring Canine Excellence!We love it when working dogs get the recognition they so richly deserve! Gina DiNardo, Vice-President of the American Kennel Club visits with Marcie and Lovey and speaks about the AKC’s recognition of working dogs. Gina discusses the AKC’s newest award, the Paw of Courage. This award recognizes the sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. She also talks about the AKC’s long-standing ACE Awards that annually recognize five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. You’ll get a warm feeling as you listen to Gina sha...2016-11-3027 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 123 Hail to The Underdogs!Best-selling author Melissa Fay Greene drops in for a visit with Marcie and Lovey to discuss her new book, The Underdogs. Melissa shares the story of remarkable founder of 4 Paws for Ability, Karen Shirk, and how the dogs they train continue to change the lives of children and their families living with autism, diabetes, seizures and other disabilities. You’ll experience firsthand Melissa’s genuine passion for the children, parents and dogs and how she brings their stories of unconditional love to life in her heart-warming new book.
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2016-11-0930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 122 Meet Lulu - The Funeral Service GoldendoodleLulu and her handler, Matthew Fiorillo CEO of Ballard-Durand Funeral Homes take time out of their busy work schedule to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Lulu’s special job as a funeral home Comfort Companion. Matthew talks about how Lulu works to comfort families during their time of grief with unconditional love and support. Hear about how she was trained for her unique job and Lulu’s most heart-warming command that she performs for the families and individuals she so lovingly comforts. Lulu is an adorable, hard-working girl!
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com.2016-10-2022 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 121 Superpower Dogs!Listen in as Marcie and Lovey welcome producer Taran Davies to the show to talk about his new 3D live-action movie for IMAX, Superpower Dogs This innovative film captures the magic of working dogs across the globe. Taran talks about some of the canine superheroes showcased in the film including dogs who brave avalanches, bring animal poachers to justice, protect us from danger and lift our spirits! For the first time, you will see how working dogs see, feel and experience the world! You will never look at your best friend in the same way again! AND, you’ll want to...2016-10-1229 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 120 Celebrating National Guide Dog Month and Natural Balance’s Top Human-Canine Teams Who Make Us Believe!Christine Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind and David Cooper and Parnelli, one of Natural Balance’s Top Human-Canine Teams Who Make Us Believe honorees join Marcie and Lovey. They talk about guide dogs and the incredible work these dogs achieve every day to make their human partners who are blind or who have limited vision more independent and active! Christine shares behind the scenes information about how Guide Dogs for the Blind begins the guide dog selection process at the DNA level while David eloquently articulates the special bond that he shares with his guide dog, Parnelli. Da...2016-09-2935 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 119 The Top Dog is Back in the House!Marcie and Lovey welcome their good friend Richard Lord, Top Dog at Assistance Dogs Australia and Chair of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) back to the show. Richard shares all the latest information in the assistance dog industry. He talks about the innovative and successful Parents Autism Workshops (PAWS) program and the impact these dogs are having on children with autism and their families in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands. He also gives us the scoop on fake service dogs and ADI’s role in setting assistance dog standards worldwide. Richard is definitely the Top Dog in the as...2016-09-2236 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 118 Victoria Stilwell - Star of It’s Me or the Dog!Victoria Stilwell dog trainer, author and television producer, stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her latest projects and her positive approach to dog training. Victoria talks about her new book, The Secret Language of Dogs and her new YouTube series Guardians of the Night about first responder dogs! She shares some great advice about the human-canine relationship, what to do if you encounter an aggressive dog, and other useful tips for dog handlers.
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Victoria Stilwell...2016-08-1926 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 117 Airport K-9 Wildlife Control Team - Keeping People and Animals Safe on the Runway!Airport K-9 Piper and his canine handler Brian Edwards join Marcie and Lovey to talk about their important job as a K-9 Wildlife Control Team at the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Brian shares how he trained border collie Piper for his rewarding job--keeping people and animals safe on the runway. Piper has become quite the K-9 celebrity on Facebook and Instagram, and has been featured on the CBS Evening News! You’ll understand why Piper’s getting so much attention when you hear Brian talk about their unique work and human-animal bond.
Questions or Comments? Send...2016-08-0529 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 115 Superpower Dogs!Listen in as Marcie and Lovey welcome Writer/Director Daniel Ferguson and Producer and Dog Rescuer Dominic Cunningham-Reid to talk about their major new IMAX film, Superpower Dogs. These innovative filmmakers and their passion for the incredible superpowers of working dogs are mesmerizing. Daniel and Dominic share their adventures traveling the globe to follow five canine superheroes and their human partners as they brave earthquakes and avalanches, bring animal poachers to justice, protect us from danger and lift our spirits. Lovey and I quickly became superfans of these Superpower Dogs, and you can, too. Share your dog’s superpower with Da...2016-02-2032 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 114 The Little Horse With A Big Heart!Join Lovey and Marcie as they welcome Shelly Mizrahi and Amos the Wonder Horse to the show. Shelly talks about Amos' gratifying work as a miniature, therapeutic horse! Together, Amos and Shelly visit nursing homes, memory care units, schools and hospitals to bring smiles to everyone Amos meets! Shelly shares how she works with Amos to teach him many incredible skills such as how to play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters, solve a puzzle, and play the xylophone. You will fall in love with this little horse with a big heart!!
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie...2016-02-0428 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 113 Reporting for Duty!Award-winning author and photographer, Tracy Libby, stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her gorgeous new book, Reporting for Duty: True Stories of Wounded Veterans and Their Service Dogs. Tracy shares lots of inspiring stories of some of America’s greatest heroes and the canines that saved their lives. She also talks about incredible service dogs for veterans that were trained in Shelter to Service and Prison Puppy programs!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Reporting for Duty with Marcie Davis2016-01-1233 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 112 Meet Your New Co-host Lovey and the Amazing Agency that Trained Her, Assistance Dogs of the West!Help us welcome Marcie’s new assistance dog, Lovey, to the show and special guest Linda Milanesi, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West– the amazing agency that trained Lovey. Marcie and Linda talk about different types of assistance dogs. Linda explains ADW’s philosophy of One Dog One Person and One Dog Many People! They also talk candidly about the assistance dog placement process and the highs and lows that Marcie experienced through the process of being placed with Lovey. Marcie was reminded again that nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petlif...2015-12-2434 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 111 Join Us for a Special Celebration of Whistle’s Retirement!We invite you to join in the celebration of Whistle’s retirement as Marcie’s service dog and co-host! It’s a special day when you meet your assistance dog and it’s also a special day when they retire from a job well done! Join Marcie and special guest, Franz Freibert (Whistle’s dad), as we reminisce about Whistle’s life as an assistance dog, share favorite stories and talk honestly about the issues that handlers need to address when facing an assistance dog’s inevitable retirement.
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More det...2015-12-0530 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 110 Assistance Dogs Down Under!Richard Lord, Top Dog and CEO of Assistance Dogs Australia visits with Marcie and Whistle about how they are working to change Australia one assistance dog at a time! Richard talks about the cutting-edge types of assistance dogs they are training. Did you know dogs can be trained to live with an individual or even a couple with dementia and provide a host of tasks to assist them in everyday activities? Richard also talks about serving as the current Chairman of Assistance Dogs International--the organization that is setting the standards for assistance dog organizations worldwide. Richard is one of the...2015-11-0130 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 109 K9s 4 MobilityMichelle Woerner, Director and Trainer with K9s 4 Mobility stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about how she trains, places and supports Assistance Dog Partnerships. Michelle gives us the scoop about how her agency gets 50% of their dogs from local shelter/rescue programs and how they work with individuals who want to train their own assistance dog. Plus, Michelle talks about her work as an Accreditation Surveyor with Assistance Dogs International!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - K9s 4 Mobility with Marcie Davis2015-10-1023 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 108 A Guiding Force!Join Marcie and Whistle as they welcome Steve Fowler and Harry to the show! Steve and Harry recently graduated from The Seeing Eye. Listen in as Steve articulates his experiences as a young professional who began losing his sight at age 17 and how he made the decision to apply for and receive his first Seeing Eye dog, Harry. You will be captivated by Steve’s candor about the social and practical aspects of incorporating a guide dog into his life.
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2015-08-2930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 107 Ayurveda for DogsHave you ever thought about alternative ways to respond to issues your dog may be having such as allergies, stress, or anxiousness? Have you ever wondered about meditating with your dog or tapping into ancient practices for helping your dog live a healthier and more balanced life? Then join Marcie and Whistle as they visit with Amanda Ringnalda, Master Educator for the Deepak Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, CA and founder of Soul Playmates (). Amanda has taken the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and applied it to dogs. Listen in as she provides helpful tips, resources and practices to help...2015-08-0635 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 105 Cesar Millan Shares his Training WisdomListen in as Marcie and Whistle welcome Cesar Millan best-selling author, public speaker, and the internationally acclaimed star of Cesar 911, as well as the original, Emmy-nominated host of the Dog Whisperer program, to the show! Cesar stops in to talk about the second season of his NAT GEO WILD show, Cesar 911 and his special Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas. Cesar shares his training wisdom about the fundamentals, training and outcomes you must achieve in order to train your own service dog.
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More details on this episode MP3...2015-02-2725 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 104 Elephant Experts!Did you know that there are currently over 15,000 working elephants throughout the world? Helana Telkanranta, Executive Director of Elephant Experts visits with Marcie and Whistle about the work her Finland-based organization is doing throughout the world to improve the welfare of elephants and the safety of their handlers. Helena talks about the onsite training and management of working elephants Elephant Experts is currently doing in Nepal and other countries. She also gives you some incredible insights into these amazing working animals including the varying species, social behaviors, and ways they communicate.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie...2014-12-1830 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 103 Grieving the Loss of a Service DogYep, it’s time that we talk about that dreaded subject and ask ourselves, 'How do we survive the loss of our incredible service dogs?' Who better to join us to talk about this difficult subject than Bob Vogel, journalist, photographer and senior correspondent for New Mobility (NM) magazine. Bob talks openly about the loss of his incredible service dog, Schatzie, and his article, 'Grieving the Loss of a Service Dog,' appearing in the November 2014 issue of NM. Access it for free at www.newmobility.com and listen to the show to hear more about this sensitive topic fr...2014-12-0836 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 102 Top Dog: The Story of Marine Dog Lucca!Best-selling author, Maria Goodavage stops in for a heart-warming visit with Marcie and Whistle about her new book, Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca. Maria describes military dogs as canines who 'save lives by day and souls by night.' In Top Dog, she masterfully tells the story of heroic Marine dog, Lucca and her handlers. Maria weaves a rich tapestry of details that explain why Lucca embodies the best qualities in a military dog - intelligence, passion, dedication, bravery and more. Listen in as Maria tells you about Lucca’s story, her 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, an...2014-11-2930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 101 Working Dogs of Antarctica!Dr. Ursula Rack, Arctic and Antarctic Historian at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, talks with Marcie and Whistle about her incredible historical research into the working dogs of Antarctica. You will be fascinated as Dr. Rack recounts the information she has gathered about working dogs and how they were utilized in Antarctica from the diaries and reports of the explorers and scientists. Their heroic expeditions date back to the late 1800s. Dr. Rack talks specifically about these canine and human pioneering heroes and how important their work has been on our present day global climate and environment!
2014-11-1331 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Working Like Dogs - Episode 100 Lucky Dog Host Brandon McMillanBrandon McMillan, animal expert and host of CBS’ Emmy-nominated series Lucky Dog stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about Lucky Dog's new season as part of the Saturday morning CBS Dream Team. Brandon talks about the work he is doing to rescue unadoptable dogs at local shelters and give them a chance to become productive, hard-working dogs that transform the lives of their human partners. You’ll hear about his Seven Common Commands and how he's trained shelter dogs to help people in need. His dogs have been trained to help someone with memory loss find their way home...2014-10-1031 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 99 Courthouse Dogs: Providing Comfort and Building TrustDid you know that professionally trained canines who are graduates from some of the most prestigious, accredited service dog organizations are working as courthouse dogs? Listen in as Marcie and Whistle visit with Linda Milanesi, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier, Executive Director of CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates about the work they are doing with some incredible courthouse dogs. You’ll be amazed by the training methods they utilize to prepare these awe-inspiring dogs for their sensitive work in our nation’s criminal justice system!
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marc...2014-10-0133 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 98 The Hero Dog Days of Summer!Dr. Robin Ganzert, Executive Director and CEO of the American Humane Association stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about the upcoming Hero Dog Awards to be held on September 27, 2014 and televised October 30, 2014 on the Hallmark Channel. She also talks about the AHA’s partnership with Mission K9 Rescue to ensure that all hero war dogs are returned to the United States before being retired. This includes both military and private contract working dogs. Robin also gives us the inside scoop on her new book, Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors!
Questions or Co...2014-09-0428 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 97 How Dogs Changed the Course of History!Historian, author and dog lover, Kate Kelly visits with Marcie and Whistle about some of her favorite current and historic working dogs. Kate will amaze you as she shares stories about some of America and the world’s most memorable events and the dogs that were present. You’ll be astonished to hear about the first dog used to take a message across a battlefield and the dogs that were on board the Titanic! Kate is a treasure trove of historical canine information!
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More details on this epis...2014-08-2730 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 96 Canine Officers and 21st Century PolicingLieutenant Paul Vance from the Connecticut State Police drops in to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the incredible ways canines are assisting officers with 21st Century Policing. Lt. Vance explains how these highly trained canines perform a myriad of tasks to help officers identify and investigate bombs, arson, narcotics and missing persons. Also, he explains that canines are helping officers in child pornography cases with electronic evidence detection. These dogs are nothing short of miraculous and awe-inspiring!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine...2014-08-2029 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 95 Unrelenting NightmareGet lost in suspense novelist Stan Yocum’s world as he talks with Marcie and Whistle about his latest suspense novel, Unrelenting Nightmare. Stan has two life passions--writing suspense novels and raising puppies that grow up to be Canine Companions for Independence service dogs! Listen in as he talks candidly about his latest book and his puppy in training!
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2014-08-0134 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 94 What the Dog Knows!Move over CSI and listen in as Marcie and Whistle welcome author and North Carolina State University professor, Cat Warren to the show. Cat talks about her fascinating book, What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs. You will be captivated as Cat talks about her cadaver dog, Solo, and how they work together to locate individuals who are missing and presumed dead. Cat speaks plainly about how she supports Solo to identify a particular scent in the field and how Solo tells her about that scent with reliability. It's pure magic!
Questions or Comments...2014-07-1134 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 93 Innovative Dog Training Solutions!What excites your working dog? Professional dog trainer and handler, Jason Lake visits with Marcie and Whistle about the innovative methods he uses to train dogs. Jason talks about how you can excite your dog to establish an effective and long-term working relationship. He also talks about how he uses his wheelchair to train and compete with his own service dog. Jason’s passion for training dogs is infectious and he inspires the hidden dog trainer in all of us!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2014-06-1633 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 92 How Can We Help Our Working Dogs End Life Well?Yep, this is the hard conversation that we’ve all been avoiding. No one likes to talk about losing our beloved working dogs, but we all will have to face it sooner or later. Listen in as Marcie and Whistle talk with Dr. Alice Villalobos, Director of Pawspice and the Animal Oncology Consultation Service, about how to ensure our working dogs have a kind and gentle end to their lives. Dr. Villalobos talks about her ground-breaking Quality of Life Scale that will help you to ensure your dog has a dignified death. Marcie and Dr. Villalobos will help you to co...2014-06-0234 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 91 Soldiers in Fur and Feathers: The Animals that Served in World War IAuthor and animal behaviorist, Susan Bulanda drops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about her new book, Soldiers in Fur and Feathers: The Animals that Served in World War I : The Allied Forces. Sue shares some of the fascinating stories and rare photographs that she uncovered during her research of the incredible animals that served in World War I. As the 100th anniversary of World War I approaches, you will want to hear all about these amazing animals and how they helped to win the war for the Allies.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio...2014-05-2328 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 89 Hero Dogs of 9/11Join Marcie and Whistle as they welcome the Director and Co-Director of the new documentary Hero Dogs of 9/11 (Tanya Kelen and Kenn Bell) premiering on Animal Planet, September 10 at 8pm EST/PT, and three individuals (Michael Hingson, Gerald Lauber and Nancy Brooks) featured in this breathtaking documentary. These guests talk candidly about their riveting experiences on 9/11 and how their selfless working dogs saved their lives and the lives of countless others. Hear how these survivors describe their dogs as their unwavering best friends and protectors!
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More details...2013-09-0633 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 88 Bomb Sniffing DogsZane Roberts, lead trainer for MSA Security talks with Marcie and Whistle about how he trains dogs to become explosive detection experts. Zane shares insights into the fascinating post 9/11 world where bomb-sniffing dogs are now working to detect well-hidden explosives in financial institutions, sporting events, airports, federal buildings and a host of other public venues. Listen in as Zane talks about how he builds these dogs' vocabulary of suspicious smells. Bomb dogs may be the best-kept secret against terrorism!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2013-08-2630 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 87 American Hero Dog AwardsDr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of the American Humane Association, and Hero Dog Award Finalist, Karen Ann Young and her Seeing Eye guide dog, Jingles, visit with Marcie and Whistle about the upcoming American Hero Dog Awards to be aired on the Hallmark Channel on November 7. The Hero Dog Awards was created by the American Humane Association to celebrate the power of the human-animal bond. And, what a powerful bond it is! Listen in as Karen Ann and Jingles talk about their unique working relationship, and Dr. Ganzert fills us in on all the memory-making, celebrity-filled canine Oscar award...2013-08-0930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 86 Successful Assistance Dog Partnerships in the WorkplaceDr. Margaret Glenn, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at West Virginia University, stops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle about the innovative exploratory research she is conducting on assistance dogs in the workplace. Margaret talks about the lessons she has learned to date and the effective ways employers and individuals with disabilities who are partnered with an assistance dog can work together and communicate more effectively. She also talks about what a valuable resource the U.S. Department of Labor Job Accommodation Network can be to both employers and individuals partnered with an assistance dog. Listen in for groundbreaking...2013-08-0634 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 85 Diabetic Alert DogsLearn all about these tenacious little tattletales from renowned dog trainers and diabetic alert dog experts, Rita Martinez and Sue Barns, Ph.D. Rita and Sue talk with Marcie and Whistle about their experiences training diabetic alert dogs and all the valuable information contained within their groundbreaking new book, Training Your Diabetic Alert Dog. This book is a fascinating how-to guide and resource for anyone interested in training a dog to alert to changes in blood glucose levels.
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Diabetic...2013-07-1736 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 84 From Abandoned to IrreplaceableSusannah Charleson dog trainer and author of The Possibility Dogs, talks with Marcie and Whistle about the tremendous potential abandoned dogs can have for service. Susannah is passionate about training these dogs to work beside individuals with different types of needs such as post-traumatic stress or mobility limitations. Learn about these dogs that go from tragedy to triumph as they serve both the human mind and spirit!
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var ACE_AR...2013-07-0231 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 83 Krista Brooks’ Unique Works of Arf!Renowned international artist and Retro Pets’ Top Dog, Krista Brooks drops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle about her incredible vintage-style doggie artwork. Krista talks about her artistic contributions to International Assistance Dog Week and how you can support IADW by purchasing one of her unique creations at www.cafepress.com/assistancedogweek. She also shares how you can submit your dog’s photo in hopes that he or she can star in one of Krista’s future creations!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - 83 Krista...2013-05-2923 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 82 K-9 Comfort Dogs Soothe Survivors of the Boston Marathon and other Catastrophic EventsDid you know that K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers respond to disasters and crisis situations throughout the United States? Tim Hetzner, President of K-9 Comfort Dogs Lutheran Church Charities, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the inspirational work these dogs and their handlers selflessly provide to the survivors of some our nation’s most devastating tragedies. Over 70 highly trained golden retrievers and their human handlers are on standby to respond within 24 hours. Most recently these dogs have been working in Boston, Newtown, and West, Texas. You’ll learn all about how these dogs are trained, what type...2013-05-1836 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 81 Guardian Dogs and the Herds They ProtectDo you think the ancient tradition of sheep herding is extinct? Think again! Shepherd, author, and photographer, Cat Urbigkit visits with Marcie and Whistle about the flock of sheep she keeps in the Green River basin area south of Yellowstone National Park with her amazing guardian dogs, Abe, Rant, Rena and Luv’s girl. You’ll want to listen in as Cat talks about some of the dangers these working dogs encounter every night as they patrol the open Wyoming range in search of aggressive predators such as wolves, mountain lions and bears. Cat also talks about the lessons she’s lear...2013-05-0431 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 80 Canine Intelligence: Going into the Mind of DogsHave you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Then you don’t want to miss a second of Marcie and Whistle’s enthralling interview with renowned animal cognition expert, Dr. Brian Hare. Dr. Hare talks about his latest book, The Genius of Dogs, which is revolutionizing how we interact with our beloved canine partners. Dr. Hare explains how we’ve learned more in the last 10 years about dog psychology than we have in the past century. He also talks about the games that you can play with your dog at www.dognition.com to gain valuable insights into your dog’s...2013-02-1333 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 79 Urban Search and Rescue DogsDr. Cindy Otto stops by to talk to Marcie and Whistle about her work with urban search and rescue dogs and the incredible new Penn Vet Working Dog Center). Dr. Otto discusses the work she did with the urban search and rescue dog teams after the 9/11 attacks. She also shares her excitement about the new, innovative Working Dog Center and their work training puppies to become future detection dogs by developing search behaviors for bombs, cancer, and other important tasks. Dr. Otto also talks about the fascinating research she has been conducting post 9/11 regarding the success rates of working dogs...2012-10-0828 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 78 The Nose KnowsSV Wolf, experienced cadaver dog trainer, handler and author, talks with Marcie and Whistle about her lifelong passion of working with cadaver dogs and her new book, Death Scent. Wolf shares some personal insights into some of the most high profile cases she and her cadaver dogs, Titan and Smoke, have worked together and how she used those experiences to create Death Scent. Wolf also talks about some of the unique talents and odor tracking skills cadaver dogs must possess in order to successfully locate human remains.
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...2012-09-2131 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 76 NEADS- Dogs for Deaf and Disabled AmericansJohn Moon, Director of Programs and Communications, for NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about their incredible program. NEADS has been a leader in the assistance dog field for 40 years. You’ll hear all about how NEADS trains assistance dogs to help men, women, veterans and children with a variety of disabilities. Listen in as John talks about their training techniques, shelter rescue efforts and their Prisoner Pup Partnership!
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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - NEADS- Do...2012-08-2334 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 75 The Winding Valley of GriefJoin Marcie and Whistle as they welcome Dr. Katherine Schneider retired clinical psychologist and veteran guide dog user, to the show. Dr. Schneider talks candidly with Marcie and Whistle about what happens when an assistance dog is retired and ultimately dies. You won’t want to miss a second of their frank, truthful conversation about how to deal with the loss of our beloved working dogs.
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2012-08-0632 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 74 America’s VetDogs- Veteran’s K-9 CorpsKim Gabelein and Joe Worley from America’s VetDogs stop by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the amazing impact America’s VetDogs are having on the lives of veterans with disabilities. Hear about Joe’s personal experience with his service dog, Benjamin and the incredible partnership between America’s VetDogs and Bil-Jac Super Premium Dog Food that led to the creation of America’s VetDogs Treats!
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2012-07-2428 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 73 Bruce Cameron Takes Us on "A Dog’s Journey"Best-selling author, Bruce Cameron, drops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his incredible writing career (www.brucecameron.com). He discusses his earlier books, and his New York Times Bestseller, A Dog's Purpose, which led to his latest book, A Dog’s Journey. You’ll love listening to Bruce’s insights about how he found the voice for his incredible canine characters Bailey and Buddy and the life lessons these endearing dogs have taught him and all of us through his inspiring novels. Bruce continues to create amazing novels for humans from a dog’s unique point of view!
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Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldPlaytime with Deb CarlsonJoin your host, Marcie Davis, and Deborah Carlson, as they explore ways of getting in touch with your inner artist. By getting ego out of the way and reconnecting with the spirit of play, you can find your creative center. Playtime with Deb gives you ideas for getting beyond ego in both individual and group settings. Look for excerpts of this podcast in the upcoming issue of The Flow Magazine. Sponsored by Glasscraft Inc.2012-03-2500 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 58 Tribute to a Golden Boy!Marcie and Whistle welcome Karole Schaufele and Franz Freibert to the show to pay special tribute to Morgan, Marcie’s Paws With A Cause retired assistance dog, who passed away on March 12, 2011. Karole shares her personal experiences as Morgan’s puppyraiser and Franz candidly discusses both living with and observing Morgan as a service dog. You won’t want to miss their heartfelt and personal accounts of sharing life with Morgan and saying good-bye to this amazing, golden retriever service dog.
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2011-07-0746 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 49 Two Plus Four Equals OneTwo Plus Four Equals One: Celebrating the Partnership of People with Disabilities and Their Assistance Dogs is a delightful anthology of over 100 true stories and poems. Author, editor, and guide dog recipient, Kathy Nimmer, along with contributing author and diabetic alert service dog recipient, Dena Feller, visit with Marcie and Whistle about this inspirational book. They share their insights about these personal stories and poems written by or about men, women, and children with disabilities. Kathy and Dena talk openly with Marcie about how this remarkable book illuminates the working partnership between assistance dogs and people with disabilities while demystifying...2011-03-1535 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 35 Celebrity Tom Sullivan Continues to Turn Adversity into Opportunity!Entertainer and Guide Dog Partner, Tom Sullivan and his German Shepherd guide dog, Edison, stop by to chat with Marcie and Whistle about their experiences as a working guide dog team. Tom is full of funny stories and true wisdom that he openly shares with Marcie and Whistle about his experience throughout the years as a popular entertainer, a man who was born blind, and an active member of a guide dog team. Tom’s observations about the abilities of his assistance dogs are truly illuminating!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Celebrity Tom Sullivan Continues to...2010-09-0738 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 26 Understanding Your Working Dog’s BehaviorHave you ever wondered "Why your dog digs uncontrollably in your yard?" or "Why your dog suddenly starts unruly barking at other animals or objects?" Veterinarian and Pet Behavior Specialist, Dr. Jeff Nichol, D.V.M., shares his insights and experiences with Marcie and Whistle about these and other canine behaviors. Join Marcie and Whistle as Dr. Nichol addresses various behavioral issues and shares some helpful tips about how you can respond to your dog’s particular issues.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Understanding Your Working Dog’s Behavior with Marcie Davis2010-03-2037 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 23 What’s New With The Tuttles?Wayne Tuttle and his guide dog, Cosmo, drop by for another visit with Marcie and Whistle to discuss some exciting new things they have going on this year. Wayne shares the latest news and products on his service dog supply web sites www.thepottydoghouse.com and www.servicedoghouse.com. Marcie and Wayne also talk about some of the recent information regarding public access and service dog legislation in both the United States and Canada. Listen in and catch up with Wayne and Cosmo and Marcie and Whistle!
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - What’s New Wi...2010-01-2336 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 17 - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 2Join Marcie and Whistle as Marcie continues her candid discussion about Assistance Dogs including the commands and tasks they are trained to perform. Marcie talks about how Whistle continues to provide her with independence and mobility that she had thought, as a woman with a long-term disability, was truly unobtainable. But all that changed when she received her first service dog, Ramona. Listen in as she shares her story.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 2 with Marcie Davis2009-09-1637 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 16 - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 1Do you really know what an assistance dog can do for its human partner? Where did the idea of an assistance dog came from? And when did people starting using assistance dogs for independence and public access? Join Marcie and Whistle as Marcie candidly shares her experiences and lessons learned as a member of a service dog team.
More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 1 with Marcie Davis2009-09-0630 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 15 K-9 Correctional OfficersDid you know that there are dogs that actually carry badges and serve as official correctional officers inside America’s prisons? These dogs are considered to be correctional officers just like their human partners! Correctional Officer and Master Trainer, Anthony Ramon stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his work as the leader of a K-9 correctional team and a Master Trainer for the New Mexico Department of Corrections. From identifying chemical agents in bombs to detecting hidden cell phones, Master Trainer Ramon talks about his experiences as a trainer and a dog handler. Master Trainer Ramon has se...2009-08-1333 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 7 Service Dog Cruise NewsMarcie talks to Deb Davis from Paws With A Cause about their great organization. Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education.
They also discuss the upcoming Service Dog Cruise! Join Paws With A Cause on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas for a Service Dog Cruise! Sailing January 17, 2010, this week-long cruise offers all of the adventure and amenities that Royal Caribbean offers to you and your Assistance Dog! Tune in for all the details!
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Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Journeys of Jared DeLongJoin Marcie Davis and Jared DeLong in a thought provoking interview about art, glass and inspiration. Jared shares his experiences with illustrating, hot glass, coldworking, and the creation of his glass knives. Together they explore their shared ideals on the personal enrichment gained by travel, and remind us all that life is about the journey, not the destination2008-07-1500 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldInterview with Steve SizeloveJoin Marcie Davis and Steve Sizelove as they explore various marketing philosophies and the joys of a life in glass. Thoughtful and entertaining. Recorded at this year's International Flameworking Conference. You can read excerpts of this interview in The Flow Magazine, Summer, 2007.2007-10-0400 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMurrine in Murano with Pat FrantzTravel to Murano and Burano with Marcie Davis and Pat Frantz. You don't have to get on a plane....let Glasscaster take you there FREE! Pat is one of the world's foremost experts as well as collectors of fine murrine, and she is more than willing to share! So buckle your seat belt, relax, and listen.2007-05-1100 min