Thank Dog It's Friday

Raising your dream dog doesn't have to be so complicated. Tune in to learn three simple ways to make every day a great day with your dog!

The goal of this episode is for all of us to be intentional with how we talk to our dogs so that we don't condition them to think their name is a negative command. Tune in for more on this! It's a bit of an advanced episode so just a heads up on that. Enjoy!!   ******************************* For more episode summary, show notes & links, please visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/43 *******************************   Resources Mentioned: See additional links HERE Article: Should A Dog's Name Be Part of an Obedience Command? Blog: The DogCon Naming System by Dr. Ian Dunbar TDIF Episode #13 - How to be the Pack Leader Cesar Milan - Concept of Dog's Name Representing Balance & Love   Courtney's Links: Courtney's online program The Dog Parent Experience (Coaching Program for New Dog Parents) More episodes of the Thank Dog It's Friday Podcast Thank Dog It's Friday's Instagram Dog Parent Coach Instagram  Dog Squad LA's Instagram & Facebook Dog Squad LA's Website Courtney's Personal Instagram Courtney's Farm's Instagram (Animals + House) 

This year has thrown us all for a loop so it's no better time to make a bucket list that you and your dog can do together. I've experienced a lot of loss this year so one thing I've done to tackle the grief is to be more intentional with my time. So instead of putting work first, I've been living in the moment and trying to do as many things on my bucket list as possible. I'm not going to lie, it's making the year so much sweeter which just goes to show how we experience 2020 is totally up to us. It's all perspective! I hope my bucket list inspires you to get out there and listen to your wild child.

Have you ever woke up feeling like you didn't get anything done the day before even if you worked nonstop at it? Well, this episode is for you! It's time that you ask for help! Actually, the time is likely overdue, but hey it's better late than never! I went on a rant today mostly to help myself, but then I realized how helpful this might be for someone else. So enjoy my Ted Talk on asking for help, surrendering, and leaning on your village so that we can all just be a bit happier! :)   LINKS: Subscribe to our Newsletter Get Info on the Dog Parent Experience TDIF Podcast's Website TDIF Podcast's Instagram Courtney Green's Instagram

Have you ever worked really hard for something and then the moment you've finally accomplished that goal you're already thinking about the next best thing. Let's end that! All achievements are worth celebrating! Paying a debt off. Graduating. New job or promotion. Finally sleeping in. Moving in to a new place. A really good hair day. Finishing that endless to-do list. Whatever it is, it definitely deserves a reward. It's time we start celebrating ourselves and all of our accomplishments. Not tomorrow, not next week, right now!

Grab my 10 insider tips to get your dog to start eating again. We all know how frustrating it is when our dogs stop eating because they can't tell us what's going on. Is it a health concern? Do they not like their food? Could it be an allergy? I've done a tone of coaxing dogs during mealtimes over the years so tune in to see what I do to get even the pickiest of dogs to gobble up their food. Stick around to the end to hear what you can add to their food to make sure they're always getting all the supplements and nutrients they need. Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian so all medical questions and concerns should be discussed with your local veterinarian.

Let's talk about anxiety!! In the last episode, we talked about how to help your anxious dog when you have guests over. I’ve gotten some great feedback on that episode and I'm very happy you all found it helpful. I received a couple questions regarding managing your own stress in those situations so you can show up as a better pack leader. So I wanted to give some tips on things I do on a daily basis that help me manage stress and anxiety so I can show up as a better leader AND so I can feel as fulfilled and happy as I’m meant to be.

Courtney Green tackles two questions today regarding anxiety in dogs and the struggle of having guests over because of it. Q: "My friend is starting to bring her dog over to my house and she has never been socialized so she has anxiety when she's here" OR Q: "My dog is always barking, shaking, and super anxious whenever I have guests over. Can I fix this?" Want the answer? Tune in to this quick episode and find out some simple tricks that will leave your anxious dog feeling more confident, carefree and trusting.   Thank Dog It's Friday!

How many of you have wanted to skip 2020? How many are tired of the curveballs and just want things to go back to normal? Who has actually said the words “How am I going to get through this!?”  If you can relate to any of those this episode is for you. Courtney Green chats about how she's processing all of the world's chaos by changing her perspective. She's no longer asking how can I get through this. Now she's asking how can I GROW through this!

We're taking a pause on our regularly scheduled podcast episodes because we feel it is far more important to shine a light on black podcasters and creators. It's time for a change and one easy way you can support black lives is by supporting their art. I encourage you to diversify your content by checking out the following black hosted podcasts.. Wellness Podcasts Black Girl in Om The Friend Zone Therapy for Black Girls Getting’ Grown Power Hour The Gurls Talk Podcast HOODxHOLISTIC Culture Podcasts It’s been a Minute with Sam Sanders Small doses with Amanda Seales Still Processing The Nod Go Off, Sis Say Your Mind Thirst Aid Kit Current Affairs Podcasts Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air Pod Save the People Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey The Right Time with Bomani Jones Jemele Hill is Unbothered (Spotify) Interest Podcasts Lexicon Valley with John McWhorter LeVar Burton Reads Snap Judgement Reveal StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson Code Switch Ear Hustle Business Podcasts Fck Work But Ima Go Innovation Crush The Ash Cash Show Side Hustle Pro Scam Goddess Game of Grow Behind the Brilliance Championing Women’s Voices Mattie James the Podcast Back to Biz with Katie and Boz Parenting Podcasts NATAL Good Moms Bad Choices That Black Couple Sisters in Loss Modern Mommies Shades of Black: Parenting Podcast Mommifaceted Entertainment Podcasts Strong Black Legends with Tracy Clayton The Read The Joe Budden Podcast (Spotify) The Receipts Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer The Black Guy Who Tips Another Round (Ended, worth a rerun) 2 Dope Queens (Ended, worth a rerun) This list was created with the help of @roohiamber. 

Pretty much all dogs naturally pull on their leash, at least at first. In order to stop this behavior, you’re going to have to walk them with strategy!  Tune in to learn three simple steps to get your dog to stop pulling on walks. I also spill the beans on my best insider tips just in case you run in to some trouble. For more information about my online dog parent experience, visit www.newdogparents.com  

For links, names & more show notes, visit www.wolfycourt.com/33 Now more than ever it’s obvious that we need to take care of ourselves. In order to function in this new world of ours, it takes a lot of strength, courage, ambition, confidence and honestly it takes a lot of smarts, too.  So I think it’s really important that we make a shift in the way we show up for ourselves so that we can prioritize self care, which in the long run makes it possible to make real change.

In this episode, we’re going to kick it off with fleas. We're going to discuss how to test for them and what preventatives to choose. Then we’re going to chat about skin allergies and food intolerance.. How to see if your dog has them, how to determine what’s causing it, and what to do to treat skin allergies. It's also really important that you learn how to prevent  it from happening again. I also talk about holistic supplements that you can add to your dog’s diet that will help your dog’s skin health so stick around to the end for that.  For YouTube links, flea med recommendations & all other info visit www.wolfycourt.com/fleas . . Chewy.com is my go to source for all things pets. Grab 20% off your dog's flea meds and feel like a boss for getting ahead of flea season while saving money :) (ps, you might have to use code RX20 if it's not automatically applied!)

Tune in to see Courtney's approach to setting your dogs up for success when it comes to going back to work. Let’s be real, COVID has been a nightmare for many of us. However, our dogs have really had all of their dreams granted. Like a genie came down and gave them 247 access to us and now we’re about to leave and break their hearts. Don't get me wrong, some dogs may love that they get their alone time back. But others are going to hate it and might form separation anxiety because of it. Let’s help them be happy with the change so that we all can adjust back to the new norm with little to no fear or anxiety. For links, names, and more show notes, please visit www.wolfycourt.com/31 

New dog parents are popping up from everywhere because of this pandemic and I couldn't be happier. So many different types of dogs are getting a chance at an amazing life and that is one of the best silver linings of COVID-19 (if you ask me!) Because of this influx of pandemic puppers, I wanted to give all the details possible on my online Experience for Dog Parents so you can decide if it's right for you. . . Courtney Green is revolutionizing the way people raise their dogs with her ultimate BLUEPRINT that guides you through all the ins and outs of dog parenting. The Blueprint along with her course, coaching and community all make up an Experience that will leave you feeling like you've been doing this for years. We're opening enrollment to our online Dog Parent Experience on May 4th and this will be our 16th class since opening in January of 2019. Each one gets better and better and with so much uncertainty right now, it's nice to join a community that fully has your back! For more info on the Dog Parent Experience, visit www.newdogparents.com

We're getting personal with this one. Take a real glimpse into my life on our farm in Los Angeles. We have 24+ pets ranging from dogs, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and guinea pigs as well. This one is a fun one!  

I've been struggling with keeping steady energy for years. I tend to be passive, a people-pleaser, a workaholic, and someone who constantly puts too much on my plate. So as you can imagine, I often feel drained of all my physical and mental energy. For years, I knew I needed to make a change, but honestly I put everyone else before myself so I pushed it off and didn't realize it's weight. Then I hit severe burnout and it left me no choice but to start to do something new each day to protect my energy. That way I could better show up for myself, my animals, and my relationships. That is when I realized that prioritizing everything but myself was my biggest energy drainer of all, because it messed with my head, self confidence, and pretty much everything else. After struggling with protecting my mental energy for my entire adult life, I finally feel like I'm figuring out tangible tools and habits that work for me. Honestly, since dedicating the little energy I had left into this, I've felt more energized, excited and less anxious about each day. So these are all of the habits I've adopted to add more energy to my life. They have been life changing for me, so I hope you see a shift as well. You likely wont start all of them at once, but choose a few that speak to you and continue adding more habits so that you feel energized and full of life each day. MORE SHOW NOTES COMING SOON!

For links, names, and more show notes visit www.wolfycourt.com/27 Learn how to simply encourage your dog to be independent now so that they don’t develop separation anxiety when you have to eventually leave the house again. This quarantine is seriously a dream come true for all of our dogs! Until things go back to normal and shit hits the fan.. Tune in to see how you can encourage independence and by doing that you also get a little me time. Did we accidentally start talking about boundaries? I think so! Take a listen!

For this episode's free checklist along with links, names & more show notes visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/26 Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness for your dog. I'm sure many of us are struggling with the adjustment to life at home, so this episode is a great way to see how easy it is to burn your dog's mental energy with the things you already have on hand. Courtney Green suggests 11 different ways to burn your dog's energy while stuck at home and you better believe each activity has several examples for you to start implementing right away!

For links, names & more show notes visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/25 One of the common questions I get from dog parents has to do with knowing when your dog actually needs a visit to the vet or when it's something that can be treated or monitored at home. It's really important for dog parents to be the first to recognize signs of sickness in their dog. So my recommendation to you is start getting in the habit of examining your dog regularly so you know the difference between a healthy dog and a sick dog.  If you check your dog regularly it will be easy to tell when something is off. So today you're going to learn how to examine your dog like a pro so that you are the first to detect when your dog is feeling blue.   Visit WWW.NEWDOGPARENTS.COM for my online experience for new dog parents :)

For links, names & more show notes visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/24 Are you ready to stop complaining and start living with intention? I'm sure we can all agree 2020 is not starting out the way many of us were expecting. With all the chaos going on right now with the Corona Virus and pretty much everything else that is happening, I think it's best to look within to see what practices we're following to help keep us calm. I talk a lot about being a calm and assertive pack leader for your dog and others around you, so this episode is giving you the necessary tools to show up in that way. If you're complaining your life away, something tells me you aren't much of a leader. Let's change that! Most people spend 90% of their time on the problem and not the solution. Staying in that state is not only not productive, it also gives the issue time to intensify. Ignoring the problem just gives it time to magnify and grow into something harder to tackle. If you just do the easy things in life and you procrastinate the hard stuff, then life becomes hard. But if you do the hard things, life becomes easy because you're building those muscles and mental fitness is just as important as mental intelligence.  So it's really important that you protect your energy and be intentional with where it’s going. Intentionally put most of your energy towards the solution so that you can get out of your own way.

For links, summaries & more show notes, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/23 Heads up: this is a 4 part mini series all catered to getting a new dog. Check out episodes 19,20, and 21 to get the whole scoop :) Re-homing dogs once you realize they're not a good fit is a real problem these days. So it's really important that you do the necessary work to make sure that the dog you're bringing in your home is the perfect fit for you, your household, and your life. In this week's episode, I discuss exactly how to match the right dog for your lifestyle’s energy as a whole. We discuss the importance of not choosing a dog based on their breed, but instead choosing a dog whose energy matches yours. I start with simple tips to get you started and then she dives deep into four important things to consider when matching the right dog for your life. These things to consider are environment, temperament and energy, dog breeds and their needs, quirks and health issues, and then we end it with talking about the dog’s age. You’re in for a good one so tune in!

For links, summaries and more show notes, visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/22 Learning a dog's body language makes it super simple to know if it's okay to approach them or not. However, the average dog parent isn't that confident in dog body language, so this episode is to help you get a better understanding of how dogs work. You can use this approach to meeting dogs for any type of dog: confident, happy go lucky, anxious, fearful, you name it. With these 9 tips, you'll feel confident in your dog knowledge, which will radiate when you're in their presence. Remember, energy is everything and confidence is key!

For more show notes (links, names, FREEBIES, etc) visit: http://www.wolfycourt.com/21 Today, I'm sharing my best gratitude habits and practices that can and should be implemented on a daily basis. Remember, how we spend our days ends up being how we live our life, so I chose to get really intentional about how I was going about each day. Once I found one habit that worked for me it all became easier to implement regularly … SPOILER ALERT.. it was #1 ;) I hope these 10 simple habits really help you add more gratitude to your life, which in turn will increase your happiness. Can I get a hell yeah!? 10 Ways To Feel Grateful Each Day Have some kind of signal or trigger that reminds you to practice gratitude. One example can be seeing a bird and then listing off what you’re grateful for. Start your morning with five things you’re grateful for. Do this while doing something you already naturally love. Post it notes and pretty graphics with reminders and affirmations around the house, office and car work great. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, name what part of the situation you are grateful for. If it’s a stressful day, go out of your way to compliment someone. If you feel ballsy spark up a conversation. Make a list of things that you’re grateful for that make you extremely happy.. like actually change your mood, happy. Pull that list out when you’re having a hard time getting into a grateful mood. "Grateful Minute"  reminder. Ask anyone around you when that alarm goes off what they are grateful for. Surround yourself with people who practice gratitude regularly. This includes your social media, entertainment, coworkers and friend groups. Call, text or connect with someone each day and remind them that you’re grateful for your relationship. Claim your new emotional home. Act like the card you were dealt was the one that you wanted all along. Gratitude is now the emotion you come home to (it's no longer stress, overwhelm, fear, anxiety, etc). Identify your anti-self versus best self personalities. Name the person who is grateful verses the person who always sees things with the glass half empty.

Can you believe some reputable dog bloggers and professionals have the balls to say that a dog only costs $27 per month. In this week's episode, Courtney calls BS and goes over all of the hidden expenses that add up each month. Some on these hidden expenses include: -finding the RIGHT walking gear (not one size fits all) -midday help (dog walkers, daycares, paying a friend) -flea meds, heart meds, etc can get costly -common health issues for certain breeds (next episode - How to Pick the Best Dog for Your Lifestyle & Household) -unexpected health issues or injuries: heart murmurs, thyroid issues, epilepsy, asl tears, etc -training for weird habits: chasing lights, obsessive licking, extreme separation anxiety, food aggression -training tools like special collars, shorter leashes, clickers and pet correctors, etc -double the cost for traveling (sitters, boarding) -super picky eaters, sensitive stomachs = special diets -pet rent is a real thing ya'll!! -dog proofing: yards, house, crates, gates, trashcans, scratch proof floors and doors, your car -security cameras for your dog’s safety -grooming costs for long haired or scruffy dogs -destructive behaviors can add up! -unexpected nips and fights with other dogs -dogs with folds and rolls: special care -seniors, handicapped, and other special needs dogs aren’t always born special needs -licensing your dog is the law and is annual! Tune in for more and find out ways to save money as a dog parent as well!

For more shownotes (links, summaries, names) visit http://www.wolfycourt.com/19 . . Getting a dog is a huge life decision and the responsibilities that come along with a dog are commonly underestimated. Today, we discuss all of the questions you should ask yourself to decide whether or not right now is a good time for a dog. This is a great episode to listen with your kids, spouse, or anyone who lives in your home, because this decision is theirs as well. Plus, you want to make sure you're not the only one doing all the work, because raising puppies takes a village!  Some of the questions we go over are.. -How committed are you? Now versus years from now. -Are you about to go through a big change? Promotion, move, baby? -If you work full time are you willing to pay for help? -Is everyone else you live with on board? -Are you getting suckered by the kids to finally get a dog? -Is your lifestyle dog proof or adjustable to fit a dog? -Can I have a dog where I live? Breed or size restrictions? Think ahead! -Are you willing to spend money on quality food? Help? Regular check ups? Not just the minimum & the list goes on!! Tune in for more! . . For more info on my online experience for new dog parents, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/dpx

For more show notes (names, links, summaries), please visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/18  Now that I'm a grown ass adult, I'm starting to realize how much of an affect my childhood has had on me. Even though I love my upbringing and wouldn't change it for the world, I now recognize how much my parent's external words became my internal voice. So today we're chatting about how we can be a better communicator to preteens, teenagers and pretty much anyone who's going through a difficult season. I shine a light on vulnerable youth in this episode, so tune in to see how you can intentionally communicate with preteens and teenagers who are going through the foster care system, adoptions, abuse, neglect, depression and/or anxiety. The topic for this week has been foster care and adoption since I was recently on the Wife of the Party Podcast talking about my personal adoption experience. If you guys checked that out, you already know that I've played a huge role in raising my little sister. So when things got difficult for her I reached out to the only expert I knew, Raquel Perez, to see what she thinks I should do.  Raquel and I have been friends for 15 years and within months she'll officially be a social worker! We had a full blown amazing conversation that I so wish I recorded for you guys, but instead I took notes and shared my take of our chat. Read more of Raquel's story and her mission with foster youth in the link below. For more show notes, please visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/18 

For more show notes, please visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/17 Tony and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary so we did a special episode together all about our experience when we first moved in together years ago. We had a great chat about moving in with someone who's never had dogs before, because spoiler alert.. Tony met me when I already had THREE dogs and he's never had a dog of his own before. So we go all over the place in this one and really chat about a lot of different living situations. So whether you live with your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, friend, family, whoever.. this ones for you as long as a dog (or five) are involved haha.   Here's a list of some of the things we chat about. Make sure to tune in for all the good stuff: Our personal story and how we navigated living together with so many pets early on. Conversations to have with partners or roomies that can help with bringing a dog along. How finances can make things messy when you have someone who spends too much or too little on the dog. Several house rules and safety tips that can be discussed with partners, roomies and guests. How to deal with helicopter moms, paranoid or anxious dog parents and/or dog parents who are too chill about important things.  What to do if your partner is struggling to connect with the dog. How to address who's responsible for taking care of the dog during the work day. How to give people grace who are struggling with the transition. How to be on the same page when it comes to training, commands, and leadership. We have a funny chat about deal breakers and dating people who are in alignment with your dog values. How to avoid overwhelming or burdening your new roomie with all of the new pet responsibilities. The ins and outs of non dog friendly housing and some insider tips to get around it (see resources below) Plus, lots of talk about compromising and finding a new way to raise your dog that works for the both of you. For names and links mentioned in the episode and for more show notes, please visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/17

Tune it to hear all about how I got all five of my dogs (along with my rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens, too!) without ever waking up and planning to get a pet. Here's to a rescue story that's definitely not your average!

Overthinking and pushing off decision making was the #1 thing that drained me of all of my energy last year. It’s what made me feel less present than I’ve ever felt, it made me anxious and stressed because I was overthinking way too many things (which drains so much mental energy) and it made me push off so many things in life and business simply because I let fear and being too passive get in my way. As you’ve heard me say many times, our energy speaks louder than our words and our actions to our dogs. So if I'm feeling distracted and I’m overthinking a decision over a long period of time I'm likely also feeling other feels like frustration, anxiety, helplessness, exhaustion.. All of those feelings are picked up by our dogs. So when were trying to be their pack leader, but we actually feel off then were sending mixed messages to our dogs. This episode references many other podcasters like Ed Mylett, James Wedmore, Brooke Castillo, Kathrin Zenkina and more. If you want to check out all of their resources, please follow the link below :) For more show notes visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/15

TUNE IN FOR MORE INFO: For more show notes visit: https://www.wolfycourt.com/14 The inner work is what's going to get you the results your looking for and It's safe to say I learned a ton of lessons in the last decade that are worth sharing.  In this episode, we chat about the power of your thoughts and how being intentional about what you think, do and believe can really affect your reality. It just so happens that a lot of the lessons I've learned over the last decade all somehow come back to that, but we talk about a ton of personal lessons I've learned like.. Knowing yourself and not straying far away from a routine that works for you Fully understanding that your language and beliefs are everything I talk about my favorite quote "as within so without" and what that means to me Focus on your state, story and your strategy and forget the rest of the distractions People tend to spend 90% of their time on the problem and not the solution AND SEVERAL MORE!   Resources Mentioned: My FREE Pack Leadership Training Tuesday January 7th Rachel Hollis and her podcasts Rise & Rise Together plus her Start Today Journal James Wedmore and his Podcast Mind Your Business John Maxwell's books and resources   --> PART 2: Next Friday, January 10th  

How do you show up as the pack leader in the eyes of your dog? If you're looking to gain back control of your house or you need to add more boundaries and structure to your dog house then tune in. This episode is packed with habits that you should practice on a daily basis if you want your dog to see you as the pack leader. We're discussing how to show up as a leader in your house, during mealtimes, on walks, with playtime and then we end with practicing boundaries. Whether you have just one dog, or five like me, this episode is going to completely change the dynamic of how you raise your dogs and the results are going to blow your mind! For more show notes visit: www.wolfycourt.com/13

If your prepping for the holidays and you have a ton of things on your to-do, than you likely need quick tangible tips to keep your dog healthy and happy this holiday season. Your host, Courtney Green, spills all of her insider tips on how to keep your pets safe and secure so you can enjoy the holidays and truly be present. For more show notes visit: www.wolfycourt.com/12

Are you in the middle of teething season with your dog and the mouthing and biting is out of control? I made a new dog parent friend on Instagram this week and she was struggling with a teething pupper. Check out the quick audio message I sent her to get started. Tune in for five easy tips to get your dog's energy redirected to something other than your hand or pants! For additional show notes and links, please visit www.wolfycourt.com/11

If you just got a puppy or rescued a dog you're in luck because this episode was created for YOU. Leading dog expert and dog mom, Courtney Green, breaks down all of the priorities you need to focus on right when you get a dog so that you can maximize the little time you have before it's back to work!   For my FREE SHOPPING GUIDE and more SHOW NOTES visit http://www.wolfycourt.com/10 For more info on my 30 DAY ONLINE PROGRAM FOR NEW DOG PARENTS visit www.newdogparents.com  

In this episode of TDIF, we're talking all about your options for the upcoming holidays. For those of you who are planning to leave town, I got you covered with these five options for overnight services. On the agenda today: overnight sitting at your house or someone else's house, boarding facilities, veterinarian hospitals that offer boarding, and last but definitely not least, travel certificates to fly with your dog. For more show notes visit: www.wolfycourt.com/9

Courtney dives in to five unexpected lessons that dog parents face (spoiler alert: there's a bonus one, too!) Learn how to pivot when the unexpected hits you and remember that lessons are always here to provide clarity and facilitate growth. For more show notes, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog

Guilt is just one of those things that can creep up on parents even when we don't realize. In today's episode, Courtney let's you in on a lot of her guilty pleasures and spoiler alert, they all have to do with the guilt that arises from dog parenting. If you're looking to stop guilt in it's tracks so you can move forward and make decisions confidently then you're in the right place. For more show notes, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog

Why haven't we stopped to question why we're still calling ourselves dog owners. Times have changed and we sure in hell don't treat our dogs like possessions, so it's time to try on a new way of thinking. Tune in and see why I think identifying as a dog owner is hurting our relationship with our dog. If you're ready to rise up as a dog parent and join a community of like minded people, post a picture of your dog family and use the HASHTAG #dogparentsrise or tag me on instagram @dogsquadla so we can connect. I can't wait to meet you! For more show notes, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog

It's easy to push of preparing for an emergency, but with the recent fires so close to home and hearing disasters strike all over the world on a weekly basis.. I think it's straight up negligent to not prepare, especially if you have a million animals like me! So in today's episode, we're going to talk about how to prepare your house, what to put in your emergency kit, and how to come up with a plan for your pet family. For show notes, visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog/emergency-prep

You aren't going to want to miss this one! Courtney Green breaks down the ten things she wishes every new dog parent knew and by the end of the episode you'll feel confident to take on this new adventure with your dog. For more show notes visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog/4

In this episode, we talk all about what's actually in your dog's food and what your options are outside of dry food (kibble). This is one of my favorite topics to talk about because so many people don't even think it's important. A lot of dog parents overlook the power of food especially in times when your dog isn't at their healthiest. To be real there's too many of us who make decisions on what to feed our dogs based on what we think we can afford not even realizing how much money is spent fixing problems that arise from bad food. So I'm here to give a little tough love today and a whole lot of great tips so you can make sure your dog is eating the best food for their needs!   For more show notes visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog/3 

If you identify as a caregiver, chances are you likely feel like you have little time for yourself and there's little to no hope of that changing anytime soon. In this weeks episode, Courtney takes a deeper look at the qualities of a caregiver and how you can make simple steps to get back control of your time and energy so you can focus on the important things.   For show notes visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog/2

On the first episode of the Thank Dog It's Friday Podcast, I'm going to dive into some behind the scenes of my life along with my vision for the podcast. Plus, you know I won't leave you hanging without some tactical advice to get you through the weekend. Thank Dog It's Friday! For more show notes visit https://www.wolfycourt.com/blog/1