Working Like Dogs

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Working LIke Dogs features pet podcasts about working animals. In this working animal podcast, we cover everything from how to get started as a trainer of working animals or how to acquire a working animal to how to take care of your animal companion. In these podcasts, you…

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Oct 26, 2026 · 32 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 214 Paws for Change: How ECAD Is Transforming Lives and Taking a Stand Against Fake Service Dogs

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Working Like Dogs! Fenway and I sit down with two powerhouse guests from ECAD, Lu Pichard and Olivia Streaman, for a conversation packed with heart, hope, and a whole lot of tail wags. Lu takes us inside ECAD's remarkable work training and placing service dogs with people with disabilities, from children as young as two with autism to veterans living with PTSD. You'll hear how…
Sep 14, 2026 · 30 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 213 From Homeless to Hero: Sgt. Bo’s Story Comes to the Page

He was a scruffy stray with bad skin allergies, wandering a Florida beach with nobody coming for him — and three years later he was standing on a national stage as America’s 2025 Hero Dog. This week, retired Metro Nashville police officer Faye Okert returns to Working Like Dogs to talk with Marcie and Fenway about Sgt. Bo: From Homeless to Hero, the new children’s book that puts her partner’s extraordinary journey…
Sep 3, 2026 · 35 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 212 A Century on the Trail: Denali's Sled Dog Kennels with David Tomeo

Hold onto your harnesses, because today on Working Like Dogs, Fenway and I traveled (by microphone!) all the way to Denali National Park and Preserve to visit the only sled dog kennel in the entire National Park Service — a program that's been running strong since 1922. Our delightful guest, Kennels Manager David Tomeo, took us deep into the sub-arctic wilderness where his phenomenal Alaskan huskies patrol over…
Aug 13, 2026 · 34 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 211 A Horse's World

What happens inside the mind of a horse? In this fascinating episode, Marcie and Fenway sit down with neuroscientist, equine researcher, and author Dr. Janet Jones to explore the remarkable world of horse cognition, emotion, and communication through her groundbreaking new book, A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind. Dr. Jones takes us beyond myths and assumptions to reveal how horses…
Jul 23, 2026 · 33 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 210 Canine Carriers: How Mutts with a Mission Deploys Dogs at Sea

In this episode of Working Like Dogs, host Marcie Davis sits down with Brooke Corson, an activated reservist turned dog trainer and the visionary founder of Mutts with a Mission. Discover the inspiring journey behind this unique Virginia non-profit, which started with a single Cairn Terrier named Angus and grew into a groundbreaking force providing service dogs at zero cost to wounded warriors, veterans, and first…

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Jun 8, 2026 Working Like Dogs - Episode 209 Sgt. Bo Reporting for Duty
What do you get when a stray dog becomes a hero, a police department gains its most compassionate officer, and an entire nation falls in love on live television? You get Sgt. Bo and one of the most heart-warming episodes of Working Like Dogs we've ever recorded. Host Marcie Davis sat down with Faye Okert, the devoted handler behind this four-legged phenomenon, and Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane…
Feb 25, 2026 Working Like Dogs - Episode 208 Sunny’s Dynamite Adventure: A Coast Guard Dog on a Mission
On this episode of Working Like Dogs, Marcie Davis sits down with author Janet Bell to talk about her delightful new children’s book, Sunny the Coast Guard Dog’s Dynamite Adventure. Janet shares the story behind Sunny’s courageous mission, the real-life dedication of Coast Guard K9 teams, and the powerful bond between working dogs and their handlers. Filled with heart, bravery, and adventure, this conversation…
Feb 9, 2026 Working Like Dogs - Episode 207 Where Vulnerability Meets Trust: Working with Horses
I'm thrilled to share a truly special conversation with Christina Fleming, our beloved horse trainer and the heart behind the work with my future miniature therapy horses, Romeo and Beignet. Christina brings decades of experience training horses and working with therapy animals, and her wisdom shines through as we talk about trust, regulation, and the deep, quiet communication between humans and horses. This…
Jan 27, 2026 Working Like Dogs - Episode 206 Humphrey the Hopeful Helper
In this special episode of Working Like Dogs, host Marcie Davis introduces listeners to Humphrey the Hopeful Helper—the joyful yellow Lab who inspired her beloved new children’s book series. Through personal stories, heartfelt readings, and an intimate look at life with service dogs, Marcie explores disability representation, mutual caregiving, and the powerful human–animal bond. The episode also offers a preview…
Dec 13, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 205 I Am Ingrid
Actor, writer, and advocate Aria Mia Loberti joins Marcie and Fenway to share the magic behind her new children's book, I Am Ingrid—a heartfelt story that speaks to both kids and adults about the meaningful path to becoming a guide dog. Aria invites us into "Ingrid's world," where courage, identity, and a pair of beloved plastic pearls shine at the center of the tale. In this uplifting and insightful conversation,…
Nov 13, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 204 Feathers, Fins, and Four Paws: Empathy in Motion with Kyle Kittleson
Kyle Kittleson brings the wow! In this fantastic, fun interview, Kyle shares wild and wonderful animal-training stories (yes, dolphins!) and how those lessons power his work as host of MedCircle—where he translates expert mental-health insights for everyday life—and creator of Baba Blast, a kids’ series that builds empathy and resilience. We dive into grief, practical tools for mental health, and the magic of…
Nov 7, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 203 Canine Heroes in Action: Riley and Harley on the Frontlines of Disaster
Get ready for an incredible episode of Working Like Dogs! I’m joined by Sharon Gattas and Peter Sellas, two extraordinary handlers who know firsthand the life-saving power of canines in times of crisis. Fresh from their recent deployment to the Texas flood recovery, they’ll be sharing what it’s really like to work side by side with their remarkable Belgian Malinois partners, Riley and Harley. These highly trained…
Oct 23, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 202 Listening to Dogs: Stress, Signals, and Welfare-Centered Research
If you work with (or just adore) canine partners, don’t miss this conversation with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Simone Sidel and researcher Jaci Gandenberger from the University of Denver’s Institute for Human–Animal Connection (IHAC). We dig into their new open-access paper, “Recognizing and Mitigating Canine Stress in Human–Canine Interaction Research,” and the big idea behind it: centering dog welfare so studies…
Oct 6, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 201 Canine Companions
In this powerful and heartwarming episode of Working Like Dogs, hosts Marcie Davis and Fenway welcome Paige Mazzoni, CEO of Canine Companions - the groundbreaking nonprofit that founded the service dog movement in the United States. As the organization celebrates 50 years of transforming lives through expertly trained service dogs, Paige reflects on the legacy, growth, and deep human-canine connections at the heart…
Sep 12, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 200 Behind the Leash: How Service Dogs Transform Lives—Inside and Outside Prison Walls
In this thought-provoking episode of Working Like Dogs, we’re joined by Kara Milotte, Manager of Client Services at the nationally recognized nonprofit NEADS and James “Chip” Harrington from the Massachusetts Department of Correction. Together, they offer a powerful look into the transformative partnership between NEADS and correctional facilities—and how this unique collaboration is changing lives through the…
Aug 26, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 199 Raising Heroes: Inside the Life of a Puppy Raiser
In this inspiring episode of Working Like Dogs, I sit down with two extraordinary women—Jeni Exley and Dr. Margaret Jones—who not only work at Craig Hospital, but also serve as passionate, dedicated puppy raisers for Canine Companions. Jeni has raised an incredible 19 puppies, and together, she and Dr. Jones co-raise future service dogs, creating a powerful team fueled by love, discipline, and purpose. They share…
Aug 16, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 198 Canine Partners of the Rockies
In this episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio, Marcie and her co-host and service dog Fenway sit down with Kyle Lephart, Executive Director, and Miki Brewington, Client Services Manager, from Canine Partners of the Rockies Kyle and Miki share how their organization is transforming lives through the placement of expertly trained service dogs and facility dogs across Colorado. They also dive into their…
Aug 6, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 197 Paws, Play, and Possibility: Unlocking Potential with Canine-Assisted Learning
On this heartwarming episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio, Marcie and Fenway chat with Diane Rampelberg, founder of Dustin’s Paw a remarkable nonprofit based in Idaho. Since 2000, Diane has been pioneering canine-enhanced learning and therapy for children with disabilities. With her Canine Companions-trained facility dog, Leopold, by her side, Diane works as a Canine Modality Specialist, designing…
Jul 21, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 196 Assistance Dogs International
On this episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio, Marcie and her loyal service dog, Fenway, sit down with Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). As the leading authority in the development of standards for the assistance dog industry, ADI is a global coalition of nonprofit organizations that raise, train, and place assistance dogs. Chris shares insights about ADI’s…
Jun 17, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 195 Sniffing Out Danger: The Life-Saving Work of HeroRATs and HeroDOGs
Tune in to this fascinating episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio as Dr. Cynthia Fast, Director of Training at APOPO in Tanzania, joins Marcie and Fenway to share the incredible work of their “HeroRATs” and “HeroDOGs.” In over 60 countries contaminated by hidden landmines and explosive remnants of war, APOPO’s scent detection animals are saving lives and transforming communities by safely and efficiently…
Jun 4, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 194 Courthouse Facility Dogs
Don’t miss this powerful episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio featuring Felicia Ako and Celeste Walsen from the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. Hosts Marcie and her amazing service dog, Fenway, sit down with Felicia and Celeste to explore how their groundbreaking nonprofit partners with facility dog handlers to support children and other vulnerable victims of crime. With heart and expertise, they share how…
May 13, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 193 Empower, Restore, and Overcome!
Tune in to Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio as Marcie and Fenway welcome the incredible Tamara Martin. With over 40 years in the criminal justice system, Tamara has dedicated her career to supporting both victims and offenders. She and her first facility dog, Willow, pioneered the first statewide facility dog program in the U.S., transforming how facility dogs provide comfort and support in the legal system.…
Apr 28, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 192 Horses for Healing
Caitlin Erickson, Executive Director of Horses for Healing joins Marcie and Fenway to share her inspiring journey into the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy. Caitlin’s passion for horse-centered and client-centered behavioral health work shines through as she reveals how these magnificent animals help individuals heal from trauma, build confidence, and rediscover their inner strength. Through deep…
Mar 25, 2025 Working Like Dogs - Episode 191 SERVES!
Listen in as Dr. Maggie O’Haire takes us on an inspiring deep dive into the transformative power of service dogs for veterans with PTSD. Dr. O’Haire’s groundbreaking Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study (SERVES) research project at the University of Arizona is the first national, randomized clinical trial to scientifically measure the medical benefits of service dogs compared to anecdotal beliefs. Dr.…
Apr 19, 2024 Working Like Dogs - Episode 190 How Many Dogs Work for the United States (U.S.) Government?
Steve Morris from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visits with Marcie and Fenway about his office’s recent report focusing on the working conditions of Uncle Sam’s working dogs. Dozens of federal agencies employ working dogs to fulfill their missions, including Homeland Security and the Department of State. Dogs are deployed throughout the U.S. and abroad. Keeping these dogs healthy and ensuring their…
Feb 23, 2024 Working Like Dogs - Episode 189 Extending the Lifespan of Our Dogs
Marcie and Fenway welcome Dr. Brennen McKenzie to the show to learn about his groundbreaking research with Loyal for Dogs on medical treatments that will potentially expand the lifespan of large breed dogs. The concept of doubling dogs’ current lifespan is no longer science fiction. It is becoming a scientific fact! Dr. McKenzie talks about the hormonal changes identified in large breed dogs and how lifechanging…
Jan 25, 2023 Working Like Dogs - Episode 188 A Dog’s Devotion: True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team
Suzanne Elshult, K9 search and rescue professional volunteer, and her K9 Keb stop by to visit with Marcie and Fenway about their many intense search and rescue missions, adventures and new book, A Dog’s Devotion: True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team. Suzanne discusses the active crime scenes, wilderness, avalanches, mudslides, and other dangerous terrains she and her dogs traverse to find missing…
Mar 4, 2022 Working Like Dogs - Episode 187 Rescued by Ruby
Executive Producers SQuire Rushnell and Louise Duart Rushnell stopped by to talk with Marcie and Fenway about their upcoming Netflix feature movie, Rescued by Ruby which tells the remarkable TRUE STORY of a shelter dog that was saved from being put down, made history by becoming the first shelter dog to earn a spot on the Rhode Island State Police K9 unit, and then went on to make a rescue so incredible, and…
Sep 13, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 186 Transforming Trauma
Dr. Philip Tedeschi, Director Emeritus and Founder of the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection and co-author of the new book Transforming Trauma Resilience and Healing Through Our Connections with Animals, visits with Marcie and Fenway and discusses the power of animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Tedeschi describes the pioneering and innovative ways canines support humans through trauma…
Aug 5, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 185 Facility Dogs – Supporting Children
Dr. David Crenshaw, Clinical Director of the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the many ways highly-trained facility dogs are supporting children and youth who have experienced trauma. Dr. Crenshaw shares his experiences and how it all began with a canine named Rosey. Rosey, trained by Educated Canines Assisting Disabilities, was the first dog to comfort a witness in a…
Jul 16, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 184 Pure Love!
Carol-Ann Doyle, Paws With a Cause service dog handler, visits with Marcie and Lovey about the joys and realities of being partnered with a service dog. Carol-Ann shares personal stories and experiences about all of her service dogs – Cal, Breeze, and Winnie – and how each of these self-less canines contributes to her quality of life. EPISODE NOTES: Pure Love! Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Apr 27, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 183 Pet Partners and National Therapy Animal Day
Ashley Drew, National Director, Special Events, at Pet Partners drops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the fun of becoming a registered Pet Partner volunteer team in the United States or in 15 countries around the world! She announces lots of exciting opportunities for you to join in on the celebration of this year’s National Therapy Animal Day Ashley dishes on the types of animal species that can participate…
Mar 30, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 182 K-9 Officers’ and Memorial Hermann Life Flight®
George Tarver III and Rudy Cabrera stop by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Houston’s Memorial Hermann Life Flight®’s new K9-Casualty Care Course (K9-CCC) and Transportation Service. This innovative Life Flight program is the first air ambulance service in the United States to provide training, treatment and transportation for injured K9 officers. EPISODE NOTES: K-9 Officers’ and Memorial Hermann Life Flight®…
Mar 16, 2021 Working Like Dogs - Episode 181 Guiding Eyes for the Blind
What a pleasure to visit with Andrea Martine, a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor from Guiding Eye’s for the Blind based in Yorktown Heights, New York, about the innovative ways they are training canines to support people who are blind and deaf/blind. Andrea’s enthusiasm for her work is infectious as she shares how Guiding Eye’s gets to know each person and their specific needs and how they can match the perfect dog to…
Dec 22, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 180 4 Paws for Ability!
Karen Shirk, Founder of 4 Paws for Ability and Ericha Flateau, proud mom of Austin and his 4 Paws for Ability dog, Paris, visit with Marcie and Lovey about 4 Paws for Ability--a leading service dog organization. Karen shares her own personal challenges that led her to creating 4 Paws, an organization that specializes in placing dogs with children with disabilities and veterans who have lost use of limbs or hearing…
Nov 24, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 179 Legendary Dog Show Broadcaster David Frei
David Frei, the expert analyst on NBC’s National Dog Show broadcast every year on Thanksgiving, stops in to chat with Marcie and Lovey about the 2020 show and the upcoming National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University. David has been an advocate for service dogs and therapy dogs for decades. His experiences and heartwarming stories are endless! The New York Times called him “…one of the most famous…
Oct 15, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 178 Making the Connection – The Clothier Way
International renowned trainer and New York Times best-selling author, Suzanne Clothier visits with Marcie and Lovey about what we can learn from our dogs and how we can better communicate with them. She talks about how to deeply connect with our canine partners through her Relationship Centered Training™ approach. She offers sage advice for people who want to self-train their own service dog and to seasoned guide…
Sep 29, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 177 Cutest Working Canine
Kajla, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosive detection canine who works at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, and her handler, Penny, along with Lorie Dankers, TSA Spokesperson, joined Marcie and Lovey to talk about Kajla being crowned TSA’s Cutest Canine. Not only is she cute, but Kajla ranked first in the nation among TSA Passenger Screening Canines for highest daily…
Aug 29, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 176 Caesar the No Drama Llama
Caesar, the celebrity No Drama Llama and his handler, Larry McCool, dropped by for a chat with Marcie and Lovey about the high profile work they’ve been doing at the recent protests in Portland, Oregon and other major gatherings. This 6-year-old Argentine grant champion show llama works tirelessly as a therapy llama and “llamactivist.” Listen in as Larry talks about their adventures and how Caesar offers endless…
Aug 7, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 175 Guiding Emily
Best-selling author Barbara Hinske stopped by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her newly released book, Guiding Emily. The first book in her new series about a woman who is blind, Emily Maine, and her guide dog, Garth. Barbara shares how a visit to the Foundation for Blind Children ignited her passion to raise awareness for people who are blind and their guide dogs. She wants to tell the story of their path to…
Jun 22, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 174 Puppies Behind Bars
Puppies Behind Bars President and Founder Gloria Gilbert Stoga visits with Marcie and Lovey about their extraordinary program that provides service dogs for wounded veterans and first responders as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Based in the heart of New York City, Puppies Behind Bars works with carefully selected inmates in six prisons throughout New York and New Jersey. Get your tissues…
Jun 12, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 173 Paws and Breathe!
Co-founder and leading service dog trainer Lu Picard from ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), and professor and medical health care expert Joanne Singleton, PhD, from Pace University stop in talk about their groundbreaking new programs, Paws and Breathe and Canines Assisting in Health. Lu and Joanne give Marcie and Lovey the inside scoop on how these programs were created, how they are impacting…
May 19, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 172 Dog is Love!
Just when you thought you couldn’t love your dog more, Clive D. L. Wynne, Ph.D., the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University, talks with Marcie and Lovey about his new book, Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You. Dr. Wynne shares fascinating insights about how dogs, especially working dogs, really care about humans and have a deep desire to help. He talks about the…
May 6, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 171 No Ordinary Dog
Will Chesney, former United States Navy SEAL and dog handler, visits with Marcie and Lovey about his new book, No Ordinary Dog. Will talks candidly about his canine partner, Cairo, and the perilous work they did together as Navy SEALS. He also shares insights about their ultimate mission in 2011, Operation Neptune Spear, which resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. Will and Cairo are authentic, self-sacrificing…
Mar 5, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 170 To Be Of Service
Academy Award nominee Josh Aronson stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about his new documentary, To Be Of Service Josh wrote, directed and produced this powerful film that explores the complex stories of veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the impeccably trained service dogs they're partnered with. This film reveals the magic bullet these dogs can be to veterans who are experiencing…
Feb 3, 2020 Working Like Dogs - Episode 169 Pack Your Bags!
Marcie and Lovey welcome Christine (Chris) Goodier, travel writer and co-author of the new book, Traveling With Service Animals: By Air, Road, Rail, and Ship Across America, and her black Labrador, hearing dog Raylene, to the show. Chris shares practical tips and wisdom to prepare you for traveling confidently with your assistance dog. She and her co-author, Henry Kisor, have created a practical guidebook…
Dec 3, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 168 Service Dog Support
Staci Woodruff, Staff Vice President of Medicare Product Management and Operations for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and her Great Dane mobility service dog, Merle, join Marcie and Lovey to talk about the new Anthem Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. These groundbreaking benefits will provide service dog support to eligible Medicare Advantage recipients in 2020. Staci gives us the details about this…
Nov 22, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 167 Mobility Dogs
Gail 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…
Jul 1, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 166 Tails of Valor
Emmy 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.…
Apr 6, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 165 Making the World a Safer Place
Paul 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.…
Mar 28, 2019 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…
Mar 13, 2019 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…
Feb 22, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 162 Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses and Their Canine Guardians
Debbie 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…
Feb 8, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 161 Physical Therapists’ Guide Dog Research
Ground-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…
Jan 31, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 160 Dogs, the Netflix Documentary
Academy 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…
Jan 15, 2019 Working Like Dogs - Episode 159 Electronic Detection Dogs
Did 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…
Dec 31, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 158 Therapy Dogs and Therapy Animals
Have 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…
Dec 6, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 157 Canine Stress
Dr. 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…
Nov 9, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 156 SearchDog The Movie
Mary 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…
Oct 19, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 155 K-9 Commando Dogs
Jeff 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…
Oct 13, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 154 Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses
In Part 2 in our series on Miniature Horses, listen in as Debbie Garcia-Bengochea talks about how the all-volunteer, charity Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses that serves over 25,000 adults and children annually. Teams of tiny horses visit libraries, hospitals and hospice programs to work with individuals, families, veterans and first responders. These specially trained pint-sized equines have responded to…
Sep 28, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 153 Honey – the Miniature Horse Service Animal
In 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…
Sep 18, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 152 Pick of the Litter
Emmy 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…
Sep 4, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 151 FBI Crisis Response Canines
Did you know that the FBI has Crisis Response Canines, Wally and Giovanni as part of their Victim Services Division? They, along with their human handlers, have responded to the mass terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California and the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Listen in as Wally’s handler, Staci Beers, talks about the work she and Wally are doing and the impact Wally is having on the victims the FBI…
Aug 23, 2018 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…
Jul 24, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 149 The Critters and Me
Laura 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…
Jun 15, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 148 Divine Dog Wisdom
Barbara (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…
Apr 27, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 147 U.S. Military Dogs with a Mission
Kennel 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…
Apr 12, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 146 Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Richard 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…
Mar 20, 2018 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…
Feb 28, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 144 Behind the Scenes with NBC TODAY Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – Charlie
America’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…
Feb 13, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 143 Dogs in Public – Who’s Who and What’s What
Do 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…
Jan 10, 2018 Working Like Dogs - Episode 142 NBC Today Show’s Puppy with a Purpose – America’s VetDogs’ Charlie
America’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…
Dec 22, 2017 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…
Dec 7, 2017 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…
Nov 10, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 139 Canine Heroes Responding to National Disasters
Sonja 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…
Oct 21, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 138 Lessons in Courage from the World’s K9 Cops
Rachel Rose, acclaimed author and poet, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about her new book – The Dog Lover Unit: Lessons in Courage from the World’s K9 Cops. Rachel introduces us to police dogs in the United States, France, Canada and Britain. She poetically describes the grit, determination and courage she witnessed firsthand with these law enforcement officers and their K9 partners. Rachel also shares…
Sep 27, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 137 In the Line of Duty - Protecting Working Dogs from Opioid Overdose
Did you know that the opioid epidemic is not only impacting humans but it’s also impacting working dogs? Police dogs are being exposed to deadly drugs in the line of duty. Dr. Ashley Mitek and Dr. Maureen McMichael from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital are working with law enforcement and veterinarians to help handlers and veterinarians be prepared to prevent and treat a dog that has been or…
Aug 16, 2017 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…
Jul 24, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 135 The Dog-Human Relationship
Marcie 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…
Jul 7, 2017 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…
Jun 5, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 133 Roscoe the Bed Bug Dog
Jennifer 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…
May 15, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 132 Dogs for the Deaf
Blake 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…
Apr 24, 2017 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…
Mar 30, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 130 Angus the Superbug Dog!
Teresa Zurberg says her two-year old English Springer Spaniel Angus’ sense of smell is above and beyond anything we can even comprehend. Listen as she talks with Marcie and Lovey about Angus job at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), where he is a member of the hospital’s Infection Fighting Team. Teresa trained Angus to detect Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, a superbug often found in hospitals that attacks people…
Mar 14, 2017 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…
Feb 18, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 128 Dr. Bonnie Bergin - The Mother of Mobility Assistance Dogs!
What an honor it is to welcome Dr. Bonnie Bergin to the show! Bonnie has had such an impact on my life and so many others as the original mother of the assistance dog industry! Bonnie shares her amazing journey with us from the moment she had the idea that dogs could assist people with mobility limitations, to establishing the first service dog organization, and to creating the educational institution, the Bergin…
Jan 29, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 127 Volunteer Puppyraisers - Finding Your Bigger Purpose!
Listen in as Emily Zier shares her passion for raising puppies for Canine Companions for Independence Emily’s enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about the thrilling moment of receiving an 8-week-old future service dog, the lessons she has the joy of teaching to this young dog over the course of 12-15 months, the incredible gift of ultimately meeting the person with a disability who is placed with the dog she…
Jan 13, 2017 Working Like Dogs - Episode 126 Love is All You Need
Jennifer 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…
Dec 28, 2016 Working Like Dogs - Episode 125 Envisioning a Humane Economy
Wayne 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…
Nov 30, 2016 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…
Nov 9, 2016 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…
Oct 20, 2016 Working Like Dogs - Episode 122 Meet Lulu - The Funeral Service Goldendoodle
Lulu 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…
Oct 12, 2016 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…
Sep 29, 2016 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…
Sep 22, 2016 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,…
Aug 19, 2016 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…
Aug 5, 2016 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…
May 27, 2016 Working Like Dogs - Episode 116 From Wags to Riches!
Hollywood and Broadway animal trainer, advocate, and author, Bill Berloni makes his debut on Working Like Dogs to talk about his incredible 40-year career of training dogs for both the stage and silver screen! Bill shares his humble beginnings and the story of how he paid $7.00 for a rescue dog from the local animal shelter who would go on to become the famous Sandy in the long-running Broadway production of Annie.…
Feb 20, 2016 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…
Feb 4, 2016 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…
Jan 12, 2016 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…
Dec 24, 2015 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…
Dec 5, 2015 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…
Oct 31, 2015 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…
Oct 10, 2015 Working Like Dogs - Episode 109 K9s 4 Mobility
Michelle 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…
Aug 29, 2015 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…
Aug 6, 2015 Working Like Dogs - Episode 107 Ayurveda for Dogs
Have 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…
Mar 20, 2015 Working Like Dogs - Episode 106 Bringing Your Assistance Dog Home For The First Time
Okay, so you've decided a service dog or assistance dog is right for you. You've decided whether you're going to train that dog yourself, or you're going to decide to go with a service dog agency that you're going to work with. You've done that process. You now have this amazing fine-tuned athlete that is going to be by your side to assist you. Now what do you do? Tune in to find out all the things you're going to…
Feb 27, 2015 Working Like Dogs - Episode 105 Cesar Millan Shares his Training Wisdom
Listen 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,…
Dec 18, 2014 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…
Dec 7, 2014 Working Like Dogs - Episode 103 Grieving the Loss of a Service Dog
Yep, 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…
Nov 29, 2014 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…
Nov 13, 2014 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…
Oct 10, 2014 Working Like Dogs - Episode 100 Lucky Dog Host Brandon McMillan
Brandon 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…
Oct 1, 2014 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 99 Courthouse Dogs: Providing Comfort and Building Trust
Did 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…
Sep 4, 2014 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…
Aug 27, 2014 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…
Aug 20, 2014 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 96 Canine Officers and 21st Century Policing
Lieutenant 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…
Aug 1, 2014 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 95 Unrelenting Nightmare
Get 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! Questions or Comments? Send them to:…
Jul 11, 2014 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…
Jun 15, 2014 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…
Jun 2, 2014 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…
May 23, 2014 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 91 Soldiers in Fur and Feathers: The Animals that Served in World War I
Author 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…
Apr 24, 2014 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 90 Airport Travel Stressing You Out? Therapy Dogs are Unstressing Passengers at LAX!
Therapy dogs are providing stressed travelers with comfort and smiles at LAX and 20 other busy airports throughout the country. Listen in as Brian Valente and his therapy dog Finn from Therapy Dogs, Inc. and Heidi Huebner from LAX talk about LAX’s heartwarming therapy dog program. Brian and Heidi provide all the inside scoop including how to connect with one of the amazing therapy dogs like Finn on your next trip…
Sep 6, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 89 Hero Dogs of 9/11
Join 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…
Aug 26, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 88 Bomb Sniffing Dogs
Zane 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…
Aug 9, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 87 American Hero Dog Awards
Dr. 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…
Aug 6, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 86 Successful Assistance Dog Partnerships in the Workplace
Dr. 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…
Jul 17, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 85 Diabetic Alert Dogs
Learn 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…
Jul 2, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 84 From Abandoned to Irreplaceable
Susannah 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…
May 29, 2013 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…
May 17, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 82 K-9 Comfort Dogs Soothe Survivors of the Boston Marathon and other Catastrophic Events
Did 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…
May 4, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 81 Guardian Dogs and the Herds They Protect
Do 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…
Feb 13, 2013 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 80 Canine Intelligence: Going into the Mind of Dogs
Have 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…
Oct 8, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 79 Urban Search and Rescue Dogs
Dr. 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…
Sep 21, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 78 The Nose Knows
SV 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…
Sep 7, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 77 What Do You Do Now? The Care and Maintenance of Your New Assistance Dog!
So, you've decided an assistance dog is right for you, you've decided you're going to train the dog yourself, or you're going to go with a service dog agency and you've finished that process. Now you have this amazing fine tuned athlete. But now what? You've brought this dog home, you're sitting looking at this dog, and now there's all these other things you have to think about. Today we're going to talk about the…
Aug 23, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 76 NEADS- Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans
John 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…
Aug 6, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 75 The Winding Valley of Grief
Join 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. Questions or Comments?…
Jul 24, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 74 America’s VetDogs- Veteran’s K-9 Corps
Kim 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! Questions or…
Jul 3, 2012 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…
Jun 6, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 72 Is An Assistance Dog Right For You?
We're continuing with our series about giving a lot of information about assistance dogs. and we've been talking about all the tasks that assistance dogs can do for individuals with disabilities, and we're going to continue talking about that. Today we're going to focus on is an assistance dog right for you, and how do you know if it's right for you? We're going to talk about what it means and what you need to…
Apr 3, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 71 Canine Companions for Independence’s Ellen Torop Talks About Service Dogs from Nose to Tai
Ellen Torop, Canine Companions for Independence (www.cci.org) Northeast Regional Manager, joins Marcie and Whistle for a 'nose to tail' conversation about service dogs. Ellen shares her 25 years of dog training experiences and insights with CCI (1-800-572-BARK) from breeding dogs to puppy raising, to advanced training and placement. If you’re interested in getting a service dog, training a service dog, becoming a…
Mar 7, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 70 Rin Tin Tin - The Ultimate Friend to All
Best-selling author, Susan Orlean, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about her latest book, Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend. Rin Tin Tin might be considered one of the most famous and heroic working dogs in the history of movies and television. Susan Orlean talks about Rin Tin Tin’s glorious career and the caring relationship between owner Lee Duncan and his beloved German Shepherd. Orlean’s fascinating…
Feb 7, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 69 Working Dogs Get Stamp of Approval
Bill Glicker from the United States Postal Service and John Thompson, Stamp Artist join Marcie and Whistle in a lively discussion about how the Postal Service developed the 'Dogs At Work' series (www.beyondtheperf.com) of 65 cent stamps. The stamps feature original paintings by John Thompson of a guide dog, therapy dog, military dog, and a search-and-rescue dog. You will love learning about this fascinating process…
Jan 3, 2012 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 68 Weatherwax and the Lassie Legacy - Pure Hollywood Royalty!
Bob Weatherwax (www.weatherwaxtraineddogs.com) stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his remarkable 42-year career training some of Hollywood’s most famous dogs, including one of our favorites, Lassie. Bob's incredible stories and firsthand experiences will captivate you as he describes working with some of the movies' greatest legends that we all know and love. Plus, he talks about some current and…
Dec 11, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 67 Canine Partners for Life!
Darlene Sullivan and Matt Groseclose of Canine Partners for Life (www.k94life.org) join Marcie and Whistle to talk about their assistance dog program. Darlene enthusiastically talks about how she knew as an elementary student that her life would be devoted to assistance dogs. And, as the founder of Canine Partners, she also shares how, ironically, years after the organization’s inception, she developed her own need…
Nov 23, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 66 In A Dog’s Heart
Jennifer Arnold, New York Times best-selling author and Executive Director of Canine Assistants, sees directly into a dog’s heart. She stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about her new book, ‘In A Dog’s Heart.’ Jennifer passionately shares her insights about what she believes dogs need and how we can give it to them. The book is a prescriptive for everything dog lovers want to know about how to interact with a…
Nov 9, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 65 Strengthening Disaster Response in America
Wilma Melville, Founder and Director of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, visits with Marcie and Whistle to discuss her organization’s mission--to rescue dogs from local shelters and partner them with firefighters and other first responders. Wilma relates how she established the organization after the tragic Oklahoma City bombing. She also talks about the monumental National Training Center for canine…
Oct 30, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 64 Man & Canine - Living Life to the Fullest
Bob Vogel, journalist, photographer and Senior Correspondent for New Mobility (NM) magazine, drops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle. Bob talks candidly about his decision to train his first service dog, Yeager, and the choices he made when it was time to get his second and current German shepherd service dog, Schatzie. He also talks about his popular article, "Service Dogs: Training, Rights & Responsibilities"…
Oct 12, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 63 On Toby's Terms
Charmaine Hammond, author (www.ontobysterms.com) and President of Hammond International, talks with Marcie and Whistle about the life-changing discoveries she and her husband, Christopher, made after adopting Toby--a five-year-old, seemingly disastrous, Chesapeake Bay retriever. Learn how Charmaine and Christopher helped Toby find his purpose in order to become the dog he needed to be. You won't want to miss how…
Sep 1, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 62 U.S. Department of Labor Honors 2011 International Assistance Dogs Week!
Assistance dogs go to work every day in workplaces throughout the country. In recognition of the 2011 International Assistance Dog Week (IADW), the U.S. Department of Labor (www.dol.gov/odep) recognized these hardworking dogs! Join Marcie and Whistle as Day Al-Mohamed, Senior Policy Advisor and her guide dog, Vinny, stop by to talk about the innovative way the Department of Labor honored assistance dogs for IADW…
Aug 20, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 61 A Dog Named Slugger
Leigh Brill, author and service dog enthusiast, visits with Marcie and Whistle about her current and former assistance dogs and how they changed her life. As a woman living with cerebral palsy, Leigh talks about living with a disability and how Slugger gave her a clear sense of purpose -- physically, emotionally and spiritually. Leigh also talks about her book, A Dog Named Slugger, and her newest creative…
Aug 11, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 60 Working Canine Hero of the Year Contest Salutes Three Top Dogs
Ernie Sloane, Editor of Dog Fancy, the world’s most widely read dog magazine, stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about Dog Fancy’s salute to three top police, military, and search and rescue dog teams as winners of its Working Canine Hero of the Year contest, sponsored by Natural Balance Pet Foods Ernie shares his personal insights about the contest and how he and his staff actually participated in a search…
Jul 23, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 59 Move Over NCIS and Check Out These Amazing K9 Private Investigators!
Karin TarQwyn and her working dog team (www.k9pi.com) are recognized as America’s number one Pet Private Investigators. Karin talks with Marcie and Whistle about how she trains her tracking dogs to locate and recover lost animals (www.howtofindalostdog.com). Did you know about PetAmberAlert.com? Karin and her dogs are nothing short of remarkable! No wonder their valiant work has been featured on Animal Planet and…
Jul 7, 2011 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…
Jun 22, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 57 Adventures in Life with a Guide Dog
Beth Finke (www.bethfinke.com), NPR commentator, author, teacher and journalist talks with Marcie and Whistle about her adventures in life with her guide dogs, Pandora, Hanni and her current guide dog, Harper. You’ll love Beth’s whimsical attitude toward living with a disability and how her guide dogs have enabled her to live life to the fullest with joy, humor and gusto! Beth talks about her latest children’s…
Jun 6, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 56 Riding the Waves and Pawing It Forward!
Judy Fridono and Surfing Dog Sensation Ricochet (www. surfdogricochet.com) stop by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the extraordinary philanthropic work they are doing to help people and causes in need. Learn all about Ricochet’s viral youtube video that has been viewed by over 3.3 million people and how she turned disappointment into pure bliss. Ricochet sends a clear message - everyone and anyone can make a…
May 20, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 55 Canine Scientists On the Job!
Tune in as Megan Parker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Working Dogs for Conservation, talks to Marcie and Whistle about how she works side-by-side with some amazing canine scientists! These shelter-rescued dogs are changing the world and saving our planet as they work beside their human biologist partners to detect rare species and endangered plants. Their canine conservation work spreads from Montana…
May 11, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 54 Start Clicking and Reach Your Animal's Mind
Karen Pryor, founder and leading proponent of clicker training and an internationally recognized animal behavioral biologist, visits with Marcie and Whistle about her new book, Reaching the Animal Mind, and her vast experience working with animals through positive methods and conditioning. Karen shares her wealth of knowledge as well as practical tips and information about how you and your dog can communicate…
Apr 27, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 53 Sit, Stay and Listen to Corey Hudson - The World Wide Assistance Dog Authority!
This assistance dog expert has been the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S.’s largest service dog organization, Canine Companions for Independence for over twenty years. Corey Hudson also serves as Secretary of Assistance Dogs International and as President of ADI, North America. ADI is a coalition of not-for-profit organizations that train and place assistance dogs which promotes standards of excellence and public…
Apr 15, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 52 Secrets, Surprises and Solutions Every Working Dog Team Needs To Know
Dr. Marty Becker, "America’s Veterinarian" and the popular vet for "Good Morning America" and "The Dr. Oz Show," dropped by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his latest book, "Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual." In this just-published book, best-selling author Dr. Marty reveals surprising information and practical tips that can help you solve your working dog-care problems while saving money. He also gives us the…
Apr 1, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 51 Canines in the United States Secret Service
Greg Stokes, supervisor of the Canine Training Section for the United States Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, joins Marcie and Whistle to talk about the elite service that over 100 canines are currently providing to protect the President and Vice-President of the United States. Learn about these canines and how they work day-to-day beside their Secret Service handlers at the White House, throughout…
Mar 28, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 50 Sled Dogs Steal the Hearts of Denali National Park Visitors!
Park Ranger Karen Fortier, author of Sled Dogs of Denali National Park and former kennel manager at Denali for 10 years, drops by to give Marcie and Whistle an insider’s view into the working life of the Denali National Park sled dogs. Karen talks about how these fascinating Alaskan Huskies work beside park personnel to provide critical transportation in the back-country, assist park researchers, break trail, and…
Mar 15, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 49 Two Plus Four Equals One
Two 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…
Mar 7, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 48 Mahalo Representative Ching!
Hawaii Representative Corinne Ching visits with Marcie and Whistle about her efforts to formally designate the second week of August as National Assistance Dog Week in Hawaii. Follow House Bill 1596 at www.hawaii.gov/lrb/par. And don’t be shy, Representative Ching needs your support for this assistance dog specific legislation. She encourages everyone to email her at [email protected] and weigh in on her…
Feb 13, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 47 Helping Hands is All About Monkey Business!
Megan Talbert, Executive Director of Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled (www.monkeyhelpers.org), stopped by to give Marcie and Whistle the scoop about how she and her staff train and place capuchin monkeys with individuals with disabilities. Helping Hands is a national nonprofit organization based in Boston that serves quadriplegics and other people with severe spinal cord injuries or…
Feb 2, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 46 War Dogs Remembered - Recognizing Our Unsung Canine Heroes
Veteran military dog handler, Larry Chilcoat, talks with Marcie and Whistle about the ongoing efforts to build a Military Working Dogs National Monument (www.jbmf.us). Larry speaks eloquently about the hard work that has gone into designing and funding this national monument that will honor the heroic past and present United States military dog handlers and their incredible working dogs. Learn how you can…
Jan 21, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 45 Growing Up Guide Pup
Amie and Matt Chapman and their Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy in training, Ricki, stop by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about their groundbreaking video blog, Growing Up Guide Pup. Through this video diary, they are documenting the highlights of raising their current Guide Dog puppy, Ricki with viewers worldwide tuning in. The series covers Ricki’s training and development into a Guide Dog for the Blind. Listen…
Jan 13, 2011 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 44 It’s All in the Funny Papers!
Comic strip creator, Tom Batiuk, stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his career as a nationally syndicated comic strip writer and the creator of Funky Winkerbean. He also talks in depth about his character Wally, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, who returns home with post traumatic stress disorder. Through the coaxing of his girlfriend, Rachel, Wally embarks on a journey to receive a service dog named…
Dec 31, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 43 The Art of Racing in the Rain
Garth Stein, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker, talks with Marcie and Whistle about his New York Times best-selling book, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," which will soon also be a major motion picture. Stein shares how he discovered the magical spirit that we know as Enzo, the dog who is the main character. Stein describes Enzo as -- nearly a human soul trapped in a dog’s body," and tells us how Enzo’s…
Dec 17, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 42 Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things and Paws and Stripes!
Lindsey Stanek, Executive Director of Paws and Stripes, gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop about how she and husband and Iraq veteran, Jim Stanek, along with his assistance dog, Sarge, became unknowing guests on "Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things Show!" Of course it was a well-deserved honor, considering the work Lindsey, and her husband do at Paws and Stripes, a unique organization that works with local animal…
Dec 11, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 41 Victory Ranch - Where the Great Pyrenees and Alpacas Live!
Carol Weisner, Darcy Weisner, and Brian McGill stop by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about their gorgeous Victory Ranch in Mora, New Mexico, the largest alpaca ranch in the Southwest United States. Carol, Darcy, and Brian talk about the magnificent Great Pyrenees working dogs who heroically work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to watch over the alpacas and protect them from coyotes and other predators. They also…
Nov 29, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 40 International Association for Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) Need YOU to Take a Pepsi Cha
Have you heard of the Pepsi Refresh (http://www.refresheverything.com/helpthedisabledandtheirdogs) competition? Toni Eames and Joan Froling, from the International Association for Assistance Dog Partners (www.iaadp.org), talk with Marcie and Whistle about the Pepsi Refresh program and IAADP’s opportunity to win funding to support veterinary costs for assistance dog teams and other worthwhile IAADP needs. They also…
Nov 16, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 39 From Hollywood Villain to Rescue Dog Philanthropist!
David Dayan Fisher, star of Hollywood hits such as National Treasure with Nicolas Cage, NCIS, Medium and 24, joins Marcie and Whistle to talk about his beloved dogs, Burton and Monkey. David talks passionately about how his dogs changed his life and helped him to gain a new perspective. He chats about his new book, Puppy School, and how proceeds from the book are directly benefiting rescue dog organizations…
Nov 8, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 38 Through a Dog’s Eyes Part II
Lisa Panish, mom to 7-year-old twin boys, Chase and Connor, talks to Marcie and Whistle about her family’s incredible journey to Canine Assistants where they were united with service dogs, Oakley and Nadia. Lisa talks about their unique experience and the incredible impact these dogs have had on Chase and Connor, their school, and their entire family and community. Can you imagine being a mom to two 7-year-olds…
Oct 18, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 37 2010 National Assistance Dog Event Winners Tonja Peterson-Wendt and Luka
Tonja Peterson-Wendt and her service dog, Luka, stop by to visit with Marcie and Whistle in celebration of their winning the 2010 National Assistance Dog Event Contest! Tonja and Luka share their personal story and how they engaged Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and other policy makers, service dog organizations, service dog advocates and service dog recipients to come together to take the national prize. You…
Oct 8, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 36 Through a Dog’s Eyes
The Founder and CEO of Canine Assistants and author of the best-selling book, Through a Dog’s Eyes, Jennifer Arnold, and Canine Assistants’ Trainer, Chris Casatelli, join Marcie and Whistle to share their philosophy about how to successfully train service dogs. They also discuss the PBS documentary, Through a Dog’s Eyes sponsored by Milk Bone, and the incredible work they are doing every day to place service dogs…
Sep 7, 2010 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…
Aug 30, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 34 Jill Rappaport - Bow to Wow!
NBC’s TODAY Show Correspondent, best-selling author, and animal advocate, Jill Rappaport, talks with Marcie and Whistle about her lifelong passion for animals. Jill shares personal stories about her beloved dog, Jack, and the other "fur angels" that enrich her life. She also captivatingly discusses her commitment to helping lost and discarded animals find loving homes. Hear about Jill’s Genesis award-winning "Bow…
Aug 24, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 33 Traveling With Your Assistance Dog
Have you been bitten by the travel bug but wonder how you can travel domestically and internationally with your assistance dog? Then you won’t want to miss this episode of Working Like Dogs when Marcie and Whistle visit with Lisa Vesper from the Eldorado Animal Clinic. One of Lisa’s specialties is to work with clients and their assistance dogs to ensure that their travel dreams become a reality. Listen in as Lisa…
Aug 9, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 32 Actress Ali MacGraw Has a Tale to Tell!
Actress and animal welfare advocate, Ali MacGraw, visits with Marcie and Whistle and discusses her commitment to assistance animals, National Assistance Dog Week and her work with Assistance Dogs of the West. Ali also performs a special reading for our listeners of author Judith Newton and Assistance Dogs of the West’s innovative children’s book series about a service dog named Nito. The first story begins with…
Aug 3, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 31 Golden Girl Betty White Stops by to Celebrate National Assistance Dog Week!
Betty White, the extremely popular actress and star of the new TV show "Hot in Cleveland," stops by to discuss National Assistance Dog Week. She also talks with Marcie and Whistle about her long-term interests and activism for animals, her "career change" dog, and her latest fundraising efforts for the Morris Animal Foundation, which includes a steamy calendar, hip clothing line, and much more! More details on this…
Jul 16, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 30 Storytelling through Rhymes!
Author Judith Newton stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about her latest children’s book in her series about a service dog, named Nito. In this latest book, Nito and Chloe Get an Invitation, Judith tells a wonderful story about how Nito and his human partner, Chloe, travel to Washington, D.C. on an invitation to visit the White House and to receive a special award. They meet the President, his family, and of…
Jun 29, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 29 Mush - Sled Dog Power!
Have you ever wondered how sled dogs are trained and how they work together as a professional team? Then listen in as Liz Parrish and Barb Schaefer talk about their experiences in preparing a sled dog team to participate in the infamous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. This Great Race spans from Anchorage to Nome as the musher and her team of 12 to 16 dogs cover over 1,150 miles of rough and beautiful terrain in only…
Jun 10, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 28 Should Every Dog Have a Job? Liz Palika Thinks So!
Listen in as world-renowned author, dog trainer, radio host, and working dog team member; Liz Palika visits with Marcie and Whistle. Liz talks about all kinds of dogs with jobs. From pet therapy dogs to service dogs to family pets going out and retrieving the newspaper each morning, Liz shares her personal experiences as a member of a working dog team and as the founder of Love on a Leash, a pet therapy program…
May 7, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 27 Canine Works Tirelessly with the Yolo County, California District Attorney’s Office to Ser
Canine Victim Advocate, Daisy, works with her handler, Lori Raineri and Cameron Handley, Director of the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office Multi-Disciplinary Center (MDIC), and her staff to help children who have been victims of crime. The MDIC is a facility where child victims of sexual abuse go for forensic interviews, medical evidentiary examinations, advocacy, assessment, therapy and support services.…
Mar 20, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 26 Understanding Your Working Dog’s Behavior
Have 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…
Feb 23, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 25 Where Fire Safety Meets Fun!
Firefighter Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dog, Sparkles, stop by to share Sparkles’ inspiring story of how she went from being a rescued Dalmatian to educating millions of children and their caregivers about fire safety. Dayna also talks about all of the wonderful free fire safety tips, games and videos for both young people and teachers that can be found on both of their interactive web sites…
Feb 12, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 24 Saddle Up with Assistance Dogs of the West!
Since 1995, Assistance Dog of the West’s assistance dogs have helped clients to overcome physical mobility challenges caused by disease, stroke or traumatic accident. Assistance Dogs of the West’s Executive Director, Carolyn Clark Beedle, stops in to talk with Marcie and Whistle about Assistance Dogs of the West’s award winning educational and vocational programs that enable them to provide highly trained…
Jan 23, 2010 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…
Jan 12, 2010 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 22 The Realities of Retiring a Service Dog
Have you experienced the agony of retiring a service dog or do you have a service dog that one day you will have to retire? Or, are you just interested in how in the world someone retires their service dog? If so, then listen in as Marcie discusses her experiences and lessons learned when she had to retire her service dogs, Ramona and Morgan. Hear how she transitioned to her successor dogs and ways that she bridged…
Nov 25, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 21 Red Dog Rising
Retired police K9 handler, Jeff Schettler, stops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his new book, Red Dog Rising. Jeff talks about his experiences with his beloved police dog, Ronin. From a homeless teen to a decorated police dog handler, Jeff talks candidly about his personal experiences and how Ronin changed his life. Jeff discusses subjects from the successful cases they solved together to the tragedies…
Nov 11, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 20 K9 Officer On Duty!
Join Marcie and Whistle as they visit with Officer John Doskocz and his K9 Partner, Iozo. Officer Doskocz and his German Shepherd canine partner, Iozo, are law enforcement officers with the Cheektowaga Police Department located outside Buffalo, New York. Officer Doskocz talks with us about how he and Iozo became a K9 law enforcement unit, the kinds of crimes they are trained to respond to, and their proudest…
Oct 15, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 19 What are Psychiatric Service Dogs?
Have you ever wondered what a psychiatric service dog really does? Join Marcie and Whistle as Joan Esnayra, Ph.D. , President and Founder of the Psychiatric Service Dog Society and her psychiatric service dog, Kenji, stop by to talk about psychiatric service dogs. Learn the difference between traditional service dogs and psychiatric service dogs including how they are trained and what they do to assist their human…
Sep 30, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 18 The Doctor Is In!
Join Marcie and Whistle as veterinarian Dr. T. Murt Byrne stops by to talk about your working dog’s health and wellness. Dr. Byrne shares his practical advice on some of the most common things our working dogs will experience throughout their working life spans such as what to do if your dog is vomiting or experiencing bloat to weight management and regular wellness screenings. Dr. Byrne will dispel some common…
Sep 16, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 17 - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 2
Join 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…
Sep 6, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 16 - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 1
Do 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…
Aug 13, 2009 PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 15 K-9 Correctional Officers
Did 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…

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