For the Love of Dog

Oct 13 2024 85 ep. 38 mins 90
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The Little Red Dog is a dog rescue organization based in Southern California, specializing in dog training and behavior. Join us as we dig deep to entertain and educate.

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Dog Rescue Crisis: Funding Struggles & Saving Lives

Oct 13 2024 33 mins  
In this long-awaited return episode of The Little Red Dog Podcast, hosts PJ Rasch and Christine Smith discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a dog rescue organization. After a three-year hiatus, they share their excitement for the group's upcoming 13th anniversary and reflect on their journey of saving over 6,000 dogs. They address the financial struggles faced by non-profi

Teeanna Isaac: Why I Had To Lose

Oct 19 2021 45 mins  
Author, life coach, volunteer grief counselor, and friend of TLRD, Teeanna Isaac joins Steve and PJ to discuss her upcoming book, Why I Had To Lose. Isaac lost her father at a young age and has spent the last decade studying grief, vulnerability, confidence, and empathy. Please visit her website - teeannaisaac.com - and sign up for her newsletter for book updates and other inspirat

Dog Emotion vs. Human Reaction & Volunteer 001 & 002

Oct 11 2021 32 mins  
Correcting your dog's unwanted behavior takes a lot of practice. Trainer Gary Newcomb brings a handy visual chart that shows how dogs react to stimuli and how quickly and intensely an owner should respond accordingly.After the break, Steve and PJ welcome the second-ever volunteer for our dog rescue (The Little Red Dog) to help kick the 10th anniversary of the rescue on 10/11/21! Th

Moving Through the Grief of Losing a Pet with Marina Resa

Sep 27 2021 34 mins  
Psychotherapist Marina Resa joins Steve and PJ to share her thoughts on moving through the grief of losing a pet. Marina provides thoughtful advice for anyone experiencing grief of their own. Marina provides counseling and can be found at https://www.marinaresatherapy.com/The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and

Animal Wellness Center of OC

Sep 20 2021 40 mins  
We're back! Steve and Gary discuss a recent article about the science that bonds dogs and humans (https://www.businessinsider.com/dogs-hardwired-to-communicate-with-humans-as-puppies-2021-9) Be sure to check out the video version on our YouTube to see Gary's new haircut...After the break Steve and PJ talk to Barbara and Lourdes, co-founders of Animal Wellness Center of Orange Count

Should I Give My Dog Drugs?

May 04 2021 33 mins  
Steve and Gary discuss the trend of prescription drugs for dogs. After the break, they get into frequent issues they encounter when dog owners don't see instant results from dog training.Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event l

Actor / Producer / Dog Foster: Mark Valley

Apr 26 2021 28 mins  
Actor Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Fringe) joins Steve and Gary for a conversation about his life transitioning from the military to his remarkable acting, producing, and directing career. Mark recently joined The Little Red Dog foster squad and shares his experiences with his current foster pup, Tyson.Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May

Mondo Stray: Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario

Apr 19 2021 28 mins  
Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario, a husband-wife documentary filmmaking team join Steve and PJ, a husband-wife dog rescue team, to discuss their documentary film Mondo Stray. The film is about what it means to be a stray dog in different parts of the world. Follow their Facebook to see the film and support their next work! https://www.facebook.com/filofilmsChippin is making environment

Reducing Your Pet's Carbon Pawprint

Apr 12 2021 24 mins  
Laura Colagrande, the co-founder of Chippin, joins Steve and PJ to talk about her company's innovative pet food products. Chippin uses sustainable proteins to reduce the 64 million tons of greenhouse gases produced by the pet food industry annually. Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo code TLRD 15 for 15% off and The Little Red Dog w

The Science of The Zoomies & Fundraising for the Dogs

Apr 05 2021 37 mins  
Steve and Gary talk through a common question: Why does my dog have "the zoomies?" Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see some real-life zoomies (or FRAPS as they are known scientifically). After the break, PJ and MacKenzie talk through some of their new and effective fundraising strategies for The Little Red Dog.The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt o