New Dog. Now What?

On today's episode we welcome Margrit Strohmaier. Margrit is an author and animal lover who has just released her first picture book “What to Know Before You Get Your Dog” - now available in bookstores. We will discuss teaching kids about the responsibilities and joys of owning a dog – we discuss ways in which children can participate in your dog's care, when to get them involved and how to involve your entire family in the decision of bringing a dog into your family.

On today's episode we welcome Dr Kim Buchanan. Kim is a veterinarian practising at Dundas West Animal Hospital in Toronto. We will discuss some very important topics when it comes to dental care for our dogs – why it matters, when to get started and what we need to be doing daily and annually for our dogs.

Andre Yeu is the founder of When Hounds Fly. With four locations in Toronto, you will find him at the Queen West location where he teaches Puppy Socialization and Foundation Skills. Andre is one of only two Canadians to be part of the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy Faculty – and now teaches their flagship Dog Trainer Professional program. This Vancouver native is often sought out by the media for his dog training expertise and has made a number of appearances on tv.

On today's episode we welcome Alex Kelly, a leader in road safety with over a decade of experience designing strategies for the public, private and non-profit sectors. We will discuss some very important topics as it relates to road safety – including how to minimize distractions, containing your dog safely, preparing for a road trip, keeping dogs safe in the warm summer months and some other important tips to keep everyone safe.

On today's episode we welcome Mary Lou Leiher from The City of Toronto. We discuss a number of key services municipalities offer dog owners including adoptions, bylaws and pet licensing. We will learn what to do in the case of a dog bite and how to ensure your dog's safety when it comes to wildlife.

On today's episode we welcome Dr Kim Buchanan. Kim is a veterinarian practicing at Dundas West Animal Hospital in Toronto. We will discuss some very important topics when it comes to preventative care for our dogs – including core vaccinations, non core vaccinations specific to your area, parasites and fleas, kennel cough and much more.

On today's episode we welcome Alison Smith. Alison is the owner and operator of Leaside Dog Walkers and A1-K9 Training in Toronto. We will discuss everything to consider when it comes to dog walking – including what credentials to look for in a dog walker, the different types of dog walkers and how to ensure your dog's safety in different climates.

On today's episode we welcome Chris Schmied. Chris is the Manager of Learning for Ontario at St John Ambulance. We will discuss their vital Pet First Aid course which is currently being offered – and covers everything from shock, choking, hydration, dog bites to pet first aid kits.

On today's episode we welcome Dr Elva Ma. Elva is a veterinarian and the Medical Director at the Wellesley Animal Hospital in downtown Toronto. She joined the clinic in 2011 and has a special passion for dentistry and soft tissue surgery. We will discuss what to look for when choosing dog food, the grain free diet trend, raw food diets and some amazing resources to help you on your dog's food journey.

On today's episode we welcome veterinarian Ted Morris. Some of you may know him as Ted the Vet through his work as CBC Radio's house veterinarian. Since graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, Ted has been practising in Toronto's west end with a focus on dogs and cats. We will discuss some key considerations before welcoming a new dog into your life including choosing the right breed, adoptions, the puppy life, what to ask and watch for with breeders - and more.