This week on the podcast we sit down to discuss a topic that many people have experienced with their dogs and other pets: Separation Anxiety. Have you had a dog that just freaks out when you leave? Maybe they get into things that they shouldn’t, maybe they bark the entire time you’re gone or who knows what else. If you’ve dealt with this, you know it can be a huge hurdle. Today we discuss some different ways to try combatting the issue. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re back with one of our favorite guests, Lindsey Berg. Lindsey is a dog trainer extraordinaire and she’s here to help answer some of our listener questions on dog training and how to handle all types of different situations with your dog. We talk about how to control accidents in the house, when to be firm and keep the rules you have or haven’t set for your dog and lots of other very common dog owner questions. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Susan Chinchillo and Lindsey Berg to talk about an extremely important topic that many dog owners never really consider: what happens when dogs don’t play nice with each other or humans? Susan shares a chilling story about an experience she had with a rescue dog named Fred. When dogs fight do you know how to intervene? This can be an extremely scary and disturbing scenario. Listen in to this podcast to learn more about how to be proactive and reactive. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly is joined by founder of GunDog Outdoors and bird hunting legend, Alex Langbell. Alex has had a vast array of experiences with dogs including working extensively with and around top tier hunting dogs, as well as treating injured dogs for many years now through multiple career endeavors. He leaned on these experiences when he created his first product for GunDog Outdoors and he still relies on those continued experiences today. Alex has a genuine love and care for all animals and especially dogs and he looks to improve the care of dogs and people’s ability to provide that care and attention. Something we’re also pretty passionate about at Voyager Dog Food. We talk about his journey in creating dog products and what his goals are now including educating dog owners with knowledge essential to their dog’s wellbeing.

This week on the podcast Molly sits down with Dr. Pete to discuss how we should best care for our elderly dogs. As dogs get older, just like people we begin to notice small issues and things that pop up that may be cause for concern. If you’re wondering what you should do or how you can help your dog it’s important to stay, vigilant about changes to their daily habits. We discuss some of the things that older dogs face and how to be best prepared to help your dog tackle those issues head on. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to help you make sense of all the different food and food allergy advice you will receive about your dogs. From your vet to nutritionists and online video ads, it’s hard to figure out exactly what’s going on and who to trust. We break down the ins and outs of what is actually causing your dog issues and how to diagnose it. Plus who to listen to and how to go about a successful process proving yourself and your vet right or wrong. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we talk about a range of different topics involving the treatment of dogs for different concerns that may be going on with them. We see lots of dogs come in with bowel concerns like continued diarrhea and it can be difficult to diagnose the exact issue depending on how much information we have. The best thing you can do is have a complete report of your dog including their habits, behavior and diet. It’s important to consider what is happening with your dog on a daily basis. Staying observant about their habits could be the difference in a diagnosis. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We’re back with our friend, Lindsey Berg talking about puppy training! Lindsey is a respected dog trainer in Michigan and we always love talking with her about dog topics. This week we wanted to cover some of the ins and outs of training your new puppy. We’ve all been there wondering how to wrangle in this little thing we weren’t prepared for. If you’ve had a puppy this will bring back so many memories and if you’re considering getting a dog, this will be extremely helpful information! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg to talk about the ins and outs of adopting a dog. Many people make crucial mistakes when adopting dogs and find themselves in difficult situations where the dogs may not be integrating quite as easily as they may have hoped. When you bring a new dog into the family, it can be a big change not only for you but also for the dog. We hear from Lindsey about the best way to find themselves right fit and ease everyone into their new situation. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Dr. Pete and Molly are back in studio together! This week we’re exploring a not so nice topic, your dog’s poop! We talk about some of the ins and outs of poop and how we can learn about your dog through its fecal matter. We also discuss issues you may have seen or run into and what the best way to deal with some of those problems may be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete is back in the studio with Molly to answer more listener questions for you, our listeners! We talk about texting dogs for copper storage, what food to feed your puppy and a bunch of other questions regarding dog food. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you want to submit a question, please visit our website!

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg, to talk about a few different topics focused heavily on dog behavior and how to correct some of that behavior. Lindsey is an established trainer with 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. She opens our eyes to some of the natural tendencies for dogs and how we can recognize areas of concern before they become a problem and work to make lasting changes to the way our dogs behave. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly sits down with Ben Dowdy from Voyager Dog Food to talk about how our emotions and feelings can change the way our dog is acting and behaving. Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a slump, your dog seems to portray that same energy? That’s because they do! Dogs can read and sense our emotions and it rubs off on them without us even realizing it! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to answer more questions from our listener. We include some great information about dogs, their food, and much more. Do you have a dog with itchy ears? Have you wondered if food toppers are worth it? What about treats, what can you give and how often are treats the real culprit of diet issues for you dog? We cover it all! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re excited to talk about some new information that is coming out about copper storage disease. Research about copper storage in dogs has been ongoing and we’ve been able to be a part of that research ever since our beginnings at Voyager trying to solve a problem that wasn’t widely recognized. Listen in to learn about how this research has been gathered and what the next steps might be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Celia is back in the studio with Molly and we’re trying out a new segment this week called “Would You Own That Dog?”  Celia and Molly go through a list of different dogs and discuss the pros and cons of owning that type of dog. I’m sure our listeners will have varying opinions but that’s what makes each dog and dog owner unique! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete is back in studio to answer more of our listener questions. We talk about a very common problem for dog owners: ticks. This year the ticks have been extra bad and people wonder what they can do to protect their pups from potential issues. We also talk about what your dog is actually eating and how to find out. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you have a question for Dr. Pete, please submit on our website!

This week we’re joined by a new face around the Voyager Dog Food office, Celia Van Beck. If you’re calling in to Voyager we’re sure you’re going to get to know Celia soon enough but we thought we’d have her join us for this week’s episode of Off Leash! We talk about the process of getting a new dog and deciding what kind of dog you might want. We also dive into whether or not it’s a good idea to get a dog with your significant other if you’re not married yet! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete sits back down to go through some of our listener questions. if you have any vet related questions for Dr. Pete you can submit them on the voyager website! We will make this a recurring segment and our goal is to provide information and peace of mind for our Off Leash listeners! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to have him answer a whole bunch of questions from some of our listeners. We talk about cancer in dogs, copper storage disease and why our mission at Voyager is so important.  If you have any questions for us, please send them in! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!