Podcasts about Basset Hound

At Talk Birdie To Me, we have all been fans of the Monday Q Twitter page (here) for a long time, it's a ripper, if you're not following it then give yourself an uppercut and do it immediately. The guy who created it is Ryan French, and after Nick and Mark have consistently been referring to the page on the pod, we decided to get Ryan on the show for a yak, and it was a lot of fun.We started, well at the start. Why did Ryan start the page, and how did it come about. He tells us about his 'wake-up' moment as a college golfer, junior golfer, when he realised how many incredible players there were and that he would't be a pro.Nick and Mark talk about how they often were Monday Qualifiers and how important it was.The chat goes in an unexpected direction when Ryan's Basset Hound decides that he would like to be part of the chat, we have a look and he is adorable.Back to the page. Mark asks Ryan when he realised that he was onto something good, Ryan tells us about the moment in 2018 when he realised this could fly. And it involved an Australian golfer! And he tells us why his kids school day, on one occasion, took a (brief) backseat to the content on the page.Ryan tells us what he loves so much about the Monday Qualifier stories, moreso in many cases than the big names. He calls golf the 'most democratic sport in the world'.Mark asks Ryan about an amazing story to do with Mike Miller, a US golfer who played in last years Australian Open. The story of how this came about is fantastic, and Ryan tells the story.We ask Ryan about ridiculous 4-spot situations he has seen, and he tells a great story about an Australian golfer in Texas called Todd Balkin.And we wrap up with Ryan's 'Mona Lisa' story, the one that he just loves. It was not what we expected, but it was very funny!.A great chat with Ryan French, he's a ripper and we hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did. Don't forget to subscribe to Talk Birdie To Me, and of course to follow Monday Q on Twitter!We do the show from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store, they're all over the country;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.And the watchMynumbers app: download from the App Store or Google Play, and Southern Golf Club: with their brand new Simulator Room, including Trackman.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see us on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From the unique bond they create, unconditional love they give, to heart-wrenching loss and epic disasters; we give the dogs their own episode and discuss the power of pets. Here we have ‘tails' of hero hounds, secret senses and how one Basset Hound caused a major trip to A&E…

Curt and Georgia from Green Tree Brewery share their love for brewing and their passion for rescue dogs, particularly Basset Hounds.

Thrilled to have influential hardcore/punk rock legend Greg Hetson from the Circle Jerks, Bad Religion and Redd Kross on the show to talk about his 12 year old Basset Hound rescue Squishy. We hear all about Squishy's ninja like agility, iron stomach and how Green Day's Tre Cool's dad facilitated Greg's first dog adoption. Circle Jerks will be playing this year's Coachella on April 13th and 20th after wrapping up a Spring tour in the UK. For dates and tickets visit circlejerks.net Greg gives this week's shout out to Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue that came to be in 2002 and with the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters since then – and the spirit of a Basset Hound named Daphney – has made it possible for thousands of Basset Hounds lives to be saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.com For more pics and clips of Greg and Squishy follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast

Send us a textDiscover the secrets of transforming your winter garden into a sustainable haven with native plants, guided by our expert guest, Brett Auttonberry. Brett shares his profound knowledge of native gardening, revealing how to create resilient landscapes that require less water, support local wildlife, and minimize maintenance efforts. Listen as Brett uncovers his top picks for native plants perfect for a Louisiana winter, like hollies and frostweed, while explaining the pitfalls of choosing non-native species that often struggle to survive.Join us for a journey through the trials and triumphs of winter gardening, where personal experiences bring to life the symbiotic dance between plants and wildlife. From tales of gardening alongside cheeky chickens and clever rabbits to the heartwarming story of Puddles, the beloved Basset Hound, we paint a vivid picture of the joys and challenges of cultivating a garden in harmony with nature. You'll explore the ecosystem benefits of native plants and pick up practical tips for dealing with curious critters and cold-tolerant citrus.The episode also tackles the pressing issue of invasive species like the Chinese tallow tree, sparking a conversation on the complex balance between ecological change and biodiversity preservation. Brett shares inspiring stories of local initiatives and the growing availability of native plants, encouraging listeners to embrace the unique beauty of these species. With insights into innovative gardening practices and the rewarding experience of supporting native flora, this episode is a treasure trove for those eager to nurture their gardens sustainably.Support the show

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for OneOp Featuring: Copper the Basset Hound and Molly the Border Collie   Season 17, Episode 19 In this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, Kristen Jowers, Extension Specialist for OneOp ,delves into the financial considerations of pet ownership, particularly for military families.  Relying on research and experience from their own pet family members, Copper and Molly, Kristen and Mindy share insights into the unique considerations that pet ownership have on the family budget. Kristen shares her expertise on the topic, emphasizing the often-overlooked financial impact of owning a pet. From upfront costs like adoption fees and vaccinations to recurring expenses such as food, grooming, and vet visits, Kristen highlights the importance of budgeting for these costs as part of family finances. She also discusses the significance of understanding specific breed requirements and offers practical tips for saving on pet expenses through DIY solutions and savvy shopping. Additionally, the episode explores the unique challenges and benefits of pet ownership for military families, including the newly introduced Pet Transportation Allowance that supports families during relocations. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the emotional and social benefits of having a pet, as well as strategies for integrating pets into family life and managing related responsibilities. Tune in to discover how pets can enrich family dynamics and learn about resources available through the OneOp community for professionals working with military families. Whether you are a current pet owner, like Mindy and Kristen, or considering bringing a furry friend into your home, this episode provides essential guidance to ensure a rewarding pet ownership experience. For more information about One Op, visit: One Op For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: Pet Transportation Allowance for Military families The Unique Costs of Military Pet Ownership MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

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A complete guide to finding a dog to perfectly match your personality and lifestyle. With hundreds of dog breeds to choose from, which one would perfectly suit you and your needs? Dogs are the funniest, cutest and friendliest ever! They're not called “man's best friend” for nothing, right? But with hundreds of breeds to choose from, which one would perfectly suit your lifestyle and needs? Let's find out! But first, while you're searching for your perfect canine companion, also keep an eye out for 3 Bright Side lightbulbs hidden throughout this video. Once you've found all of them, comment the time stamps down below! Good luck! Guard dogs 0:42 Family-friendly dogs 1:22 Athletic dogs 2:00 Lap dogs 2:34 Dogs for busy singles 3:06 Dogs for seniors 3:56 Dogs for an apartment 4:27 Dogs for multi-pet households 5:00 Dogs that do well in hot climates 5:36 Dogs that do well in cold climates 6:15 Hypoallergenic dogs 6:44 Dogs for a newbie 7:40 SUMMARY - If you're one of these people and you want your pooch to look after your home, you should probably consider a Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, or German Shepherd. - If you have a big family full of kids or just welcomed a newborn into this world, it can seem challenging to pick the perfect dog breed. But this is the territory where a Labrador or Golden Retriever would be completely unbeatable! - Consider getting a Pointer or a Setter since they're pretty much built for running. If you want something a bit smaller, a Jack Russell Terrier can be a good choice as well. - If you're looking for a furry cuddle buddy who will always be happy to laze around on the sofa with you, a French Bulldog or a Maltese is your perfect fit. - Some breeds deal with being home alone better than others: think about getting a Shar Pei or a Basset Hound. - If you're retired and have decided to welcome a dog into your home, a good option for you would be a Boston Terrier, a Pug, or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. - . If the dog is small, it doesn't necessarily mean that it'll be happy living in smaller space. Consider getting a Yorkshire Terrier or a Bulldog for a small apartment. - Retrievers, Collies, and Spaniels are always happy to have company to play with, so they'll likely make a great match with your other pets. Terriers or breeds typically used in dogfighting can sometimes be a bit complicated. - Most Terriers can take the heat, and they come in lots of sizes. At the same time, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, and Boxers won't feel good in hot weather. - Breeds that prefer a colder climate normally have a thick double coat and more body fat. So, as you can probably guess, a good choice is a St. Bernard, Malamute, Husky, or Samoyed. - German Shepherds aren't a good breed for you due to their dry skin, which results in a lot of dander built-up. The same goes for long-haired breeds as well. - Getting a dog for the first time ever is both exciting and nerve-racking. There are so many breeds to choose from, and they're all so cute and adorable! If you're new to the dog-owning world, then a Labrador, Border Collie, or Poodle will be perfect for you. Do you already have a dog, or are you considering getting one? Tell us in the comments section below. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   SMART Youtube: https://goo.gl/JTfP6L 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Have you ever seen a talking slime? Here he is – Slick Slime Sam: https://goo.gl/zarVZo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From rat girl to brat summer, the Aunties are still their authentic – if deranged – selves. And as moms, that only goes up by 100. Ku is getting ready to fly with Eme, and she's ready to throw shame to the winds with her latest purchase. Meanwhile, Su peels back the onion layers and shows us her core. Plus, Joellen Russell of Science Moms joins them to talk about the power moms have to fight climate change.  We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.  Eme is tapping into her artistic side with the Ooly Chunkies Quick Drying Tempera Paint Sticks  The Folkmanis Hand Puppets are clutch gifts for kiddos. Ku bought Basset Hound, Snowy Owl, and Orange Tabby Kitten  Unhinged or genius? Ku is bringing the Flyaway Kids Bed on the flight with Eme  Offe Market is like if a sample sale was a store  Su is living out her blue sky dreams through Damon Dominique's newsletter  Join the millions at sciencemoms.com raising their voice to prevent more unnatural disasters and learn how you can protect your kids' future. Join them at Sciencemoms.com Want an even better Add to Cart? Take our survey and let us know what you want to see Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los neoyorquinos se preparan para votar por el próximo alcalde canino honorario, "Honorary Dog Mayor", de la ciudad que reemplazará a Sally, la actual alcaldesa de raza Basset Hound. Hay 16 candidatos que provienen de los cinco condados. El ganador cumplirá un mandato de dos años. Escucha esta y otras noticias insólitas de la semana.

KADEN IN MESA WANTS ME TO RAZZ HIS GIRLFRIEND AVERY. AVERY WORKS AT AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL SO I'M CALLING HER PRETENDING TO BE A DOG OWNER AND MY DOG IS LOOKING VERY SAD. I NEED SOME IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE! I JUST CAN'T WITH MY DOG LOOKING SO SAD...

Dog Trainers discuss the origins and original purpose of some of the most common breeds from the sporting group and hound group.(00:00) - Introductions(02:33) - Boykin Spaniel Retriever(07:51) - Cocker Spaniel(10:38) - German Short Haired Pointer(16:32) - German Wired Hair Pointer(20:51) - Golden Retriever(26:17) - Labrador Retriever(31:41) - Vizsla(34:56) - Weimaraner(38:05) - American Fox Hound(42:39) - Basset Hound(47:26) - Blood Hound(50:26) - Dachshund Hound(59:31) - Irish Wolfhound(01:01:23) - Plott Hound(01:04:24) - Ridgeback--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Need Professional Dog Training?  Our team can help : https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/contact-Board & Train Programs-Private Lessons-Virtual Coaching for dog owners-Custom ProgramsShop the full Canine Revolution Apparel store on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ACanine+Revolution+Apparel&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011Optimize your dog's diet by feeding them a raw diet specifically formulated for your dog and delivered to your doorWe Feed Rawhttps://wefeedraw.sjv.io/c/5125268/1993237/22021 Discount Code : CANINEREVOLUTION for 25% offThe best supplements for your dogs, Made in America! JOINT SUPPORT, MULTI VITAMIN, WEIGHT GAINER, PUPPY FORMULA.K9 Super Supplementshttps://k9-super-supplements.myshopify.com/caninerevolutionDiscount Code : CANINE REVOLUTION for 15% offSupplements to optimize your performanceJockoFuel : Hard Work.  Clean Fuel.  No Excuses.https://www.jockofuel.com Discount Code : CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offFollow all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/CanineRevolutionVideo versions of podcasts can be found at the Pack Talk Podcast YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@packtalkpodcast/videosAre you a dog trainer or business owner and want Coaching or Consulting?  Virtual coaching for dog trainers and business owners is available.Email : info@caninerevolutiondogtraining.com

Episode 8 of WOEBGONPam and I decided that we would like to breed our own basset hounds. I tell the story on how we went about selecting our first stud dog.Heavy bone is an important feature of the breed. I include information on this feature of basset hounds including why it's important, where the idea for heavy bone came from, etc.Where the breed, basset hound, came from is somewhat a mystery for some. I include information that should help clear up that mystery and provide some facts surrounding their origin.Listener, Susan, asked some important questions that I think all of you can relate to. Hopefully you'll find my answers helpful.To help you out with asking questions I've decided to provide my email address to you here. It's donbullock@woebgonbassets.com. The YouTube Comments have been opened up as well. They will remain open unless I start receiving inappropriate or fraudulent or SPAM comments or ads for bassets.  I don't have time to constantly delete inappropriate comments as I have to do on other places on the Internet.Music:“Do Your Ears Hang Low”Available royalty free from PixabayMusic by Trygve Larsen or “Nesrality” Inspirational BackgroundAvailable royalty free on PixabayMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.netThis video and all material contained therein unless otherwise stated is Copyrighted© by Donald Bullock all All Rights Reserved. It cannot be edited, copied, printed or rebroadcasted in part or in full without his expressed written permission.

The gang is back! For the sequel to Eddie Murphy's nutty and crazy professor movie, The Nutty Professor 2! In this movie we see Sherman getting ready to get married to none other than Michael Jackson's sister! Janet Jackson stars in this hilarious comedy sequel. Professor Sherman Klump has created a new de-aging formula. He is also in love with DNA researcher, Denise Gaines, developer of a method to isolate genetic material. Despite his good fortune, Sherman's id alter ego, Buddy Love, has taken to sporadically controlling Sherman's body. Sherman becomes determined to permanently rid himself of Buddy when his antics corrupt Sherman's attempted proposal to Denise into a mortifying display of perversion. Despite his assistant, Jason, warning him of potential consequences, Sherman uses Denise's methodology to isolate and remove the DNA where Buddy has manifested. However, the Buddy genetic material grows into a sentient being when a hair from Jason's Basset Hound, Buster, accidentally lands in it. Sherman apologizes to Denise and they become engaged. Later, Dean Richmond informs them that Phleer Pharmaceuticals has offered Wellman College $150 million for the youth formula. Sherman and Denise then encounter the newly reformed Buddy at a movie theater. Buddy pickpockets Sherman and learns of the $150 million offer. He subsequently visits the pharmaceutical company, making a rival bid of $149 million with Leanne Guilford, President of Acquisitions, for the youth formula. Sherman learns that the extraction has altered his body chemistry and that he is losing his intelligence. Realizing he needs to keep the youth formula out of Buddy's hands, Sherman stashes it at his parents' home. Sherman's sexually frustrated father Cletus accidentally drinks some of the youth formula. He goes out for a night on the town and attempts to seduce his wife and Sherman's mother, Anna, but she is horrified. Buddy witnesses Cletus changing and realizes that the youth formula is being stored in the Klump household. Meanwhile, Sherman's condition causes him to act like a fool in front of Denise's parents, concerning her. Buddy steals some of the youth formula from the Klump household, filling the vial the rest of the way with fertilizer. This sabotage causes chaos at a demonstration the next day as Petey, the male hamster Sherman uses to demonstrate the formula, mutates into a giant monster who rapes Richmond as he is trying to escape under a fur coat, as Petey confuses him for Molly, the female hamster that escaped during the event. The humiliated and enraged Richmond fires Sherman, who soon learns from Jason that his brain's deterioration has worsened, so he decides to break up with Denise. Cletus consoles a depressed Sherman, and inadvertently gives him the solution to regaining his intelligence: getting Buddy Love back into his DNA. Meanwhile, a worried Denise discovers what has happened and that Sherman's brain damage is progressing. With Cletus' help, Denise goes after him. Sherman takes advantage of the canine DNA crossed with Buddy's and throws the tennis ball to distract him. Buddy catches the ball in his mouth, and the youth formula transforms him back into a glowing mass of sentient genetic material. Sherman chases the genetic material, intent on drinking it to correct his condition. However, it evaporates on the edge of a fountain before he can. Cletus and Denise arrive too late to save him, and Denise breaks into tears, which hit the genetic material and fall into the fountain. As they go to leave, Sherman looks into the fountain, remarking that it is "pretty". Seeing the water is glowing, Denise realizes the genetic material has reconstituted thanks to her tears and that if Sherman drinks the fountain water, he will be restored to normal. When he drinks it, he is able to restore his intelligence. Sherman and Denise later get married, while Cletus and Anna reconcile with each other.

Today we get to meet one of our beloved BE pack members who wormed his way into my heart and my pack, and soon became our very BEST pack walker. And would you be surprised to know he was a Basset Hound? Yes, it surprised me as well. But this dog taught me so many things one of which is the third and final block in my 3 phase framework to build an incredible bond with your dog: The Foundation of Relationship: Fulfilment Factor So today let's dig into Fulfillment Factor and how many of us dog lovers are missing the key ingredient (and I mean it's magic when you get this right) when it comes to allowing our dogs access to the things that will fulfill them at a genetic level. You don't want to miss this episode! (also, for those who know Mark... his eyes aren't brown ;-) opps my bad ) Don't forget to check out Beyond Obedience on FB www.facebook.com/BeyondObedience and @notrickortreattraining on TikTok And be sure to pick up the freebie: Decoding your dog's behaviour using the Foundation of Relationship Framework! www.beyondobedience.ca/freebie

How can this Lent be "Icon-ic"?Join Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman on a Lenten journey with Kristen Wheeler as they explore iconography as a spiritual practice.Questions To Ponder:How could engaging with Icons enrich your Lent? Your spiritual life?What is your "favorite" saint - and why?How do you engage in creativity as a spiritual practice? Kristen is a modern iconographer, fine art painter, creative photographer, inspired writer, vivid storyteller, and world explorer.  From Kristen:  "My soul is stirred by the colorful and dark creation around and within us and I'm influenced by equal parts pain and joy. Studying theology and the saints are my passion and I love nothing more than sharing that passion with others by teaching, preaching, and leading creative-based workshops and retreats. I'm a deeply spiritual individual with friends and family of every spectrum of belief and non-belief. I believe that if you are a good person to yourself and others, the rest of the details are lagniappe (as we say in Louisiana). I believe my only job as a Christian person is to be the best example of Jesus' love I know how to be. I live and love in Southeast Louisiana with my husband, Basset Hound, overly affectionate kitty, and massive collection of house plants, all of which keep me of sound mind and body."Kristen's Websites:moderniconographer.comkristenannwheeler.comTara invites you to join her online discussion group this Lent. You'll be discussing the book A Different Kind of Fast: Feeding Our True Hungers in Lent by Christine Valters Paintner. Support the showWhen in Western New York, please join Pastor Tara in worship at First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown NY on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Episode 5 Description:In this episode I tell the story of the first basset hound we bought for showing. His story is somewhat tragic but he was a wonderful member of our family. The medical condition of canine bloat or Gastric dilatation-volvulus is something that can quickly kill your dog. I discuss what it is, what it does and how to possibly prevent it. This topic is important to all dog owners, especially those with deep chests. This definitely included bassets. I've included some important links on this topic below.The beginning of our breed is one that not everyone is clear on. I explain where the breed came from and how it was named. It's not what most people think.While I've mentioned how to find a good breeder in earlier episodes in this episode I present my criteria for one. In my opinion good breeders must be both reputable and responsible. I define those term as they relate to breeders in this episode. There are some important links from the AKC on this topic below.One of my listeners asked some great questions recently. In this episode I address this listener's question about how to improve their showing skills. I address by answer to anyone who is interested in showing a basset hound and give away some of my secrets in the process.Links:Our websitewoebgonbassets.comBHCA websitebasset-bhca.org Bloat (Gastric Dilation – Volvulus) Powerpoint Presentation on Canine Bloat by Dr. Guillaume L. Hoareau of the University of California, Davishttps://basset-bhca.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ATB-H-AND-R-GDV-BLOAT-PDF-1.pdfGastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs - New Zealand Veterinary Journal Pages 275-283 | Accepted 10 Oct 2003, Published online: 22 Feb 2011  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00480169.2003.36381Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus from The American College of Veterinary Surgeonshttps://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus/Analysis of risk factors for gastric dilatation and dilatation-volvulus in dogs.  Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 01 May 1994, 204(9):1465-1471https://europepmc.org/article/med/8050972Gastric Dilatation Volvulus: Surgical PreventionVeterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice Journalhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195561693503029A Quick Reference Guide for Canine Bloat from the Basset Hound Club of Southern Californiahttps://www.bhcsc.com/basset-info/ewExternalFiles/Bloat Chart 2013 copy.pdfCanine Bloat Information on WoebgonBassets Websitehttps://www.woebgonbassets.com/basset-info/canine-bloat.htmlResponsible BreedersWoebgon Bassets Video - Responsible Breeders ExplainedNEED LINKBHCA Health Policyhttps://basset-bhca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bhca-health-policy-2022.pdfImportant AKC LinksResponsible Breedershttps://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/responsible-breeders/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_nG5GNyQQ29tVJvyPIxrsNVLII-S8cKPZTreXmWmILTC4EndxlXmwIaAg_TEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsSigns of a Responsible Breederhttps://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/signs-of-a-responsible-breeder/What is a responsible breeder?https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-is-a-responsible-dog-breeder/AKC Guide to Responsible Dog Breedinghttps://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/Questions from the Internet:Since I didn't receive any questions from listeners

Aunque sobre sus orígenes hay pocos datos, rastreando, como hacen ellos, por la historía, podemos llegar hasta la tumba del faraón Tutmosis III. En a Tumba KV34 del Valle de los Reyes, lugar donde sería enterrado, se encontrarían unas figuras  que representan a unos perros largos y bajos, con las mismas proporciones que los Basset Hound  actuales. En este capítulo viajaremos por su historia y descubriremos qué razas se encuentran en su acervo genético y quienes han sido los principales protagonistas a lo largo de ella. Qué personajes importantes los han tenido en gran estima, cuál es su carácter y qué necesitarán de ti para ser felices, y por supuesto, esas anécdotas divertidas que nos aproximan tanto a ellos. Acompáñanos por este apasionante viaje.

In this episode I share Chili's story and the health issue of glaucoma in basset hounds. Yes, Chili is a basset that developed glaucoma. His story includes how he and and we coped with his loss of eyesight. Since glaucoma is prevalent in the breed I'm also including information on the disease. It's information that all Bassett hound owners should know about.Since I encouraged everyone to attend some dog shows in Episode 3 I give ideas on what to expect and do at dog shows in this episode. They are great places to meet other basset hound owners, breeders and, more importantly, see beautiful examples of the breed. I've explained when it's best to approach those who are showing their bassets at a show as well as other tips when you attend a show.The issue of bites in basset hounds is also discussed. While this isn't a big problem for those who own bassets it is important information. The bite of your basset hound may be why the breeder was willing to sell him or her.Important Internet Links for this EpisodeA Bit on Bites: Judging Canine Dentition https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/bites-judging-canine-dentition/The Basset Hound Club of America Main Health Information Pagehttps://basset-bhca.org/about-bassets/health-research/The Basset Hound Club of America Glaucoma in Basset Hounds Veterinary health video seminarhttps://basset-bhca.org/about-bassets/health-research/glaucoma-in-basset-hounds-veterinary-health-video-seminar/

Rafael Esteban es el veterinario de cabecera de Fin de Semana y explica algunas curiosidades de nuestras mascotasComo cada sábado, en Fin de Semana dedicamos un espacio a nuestros peludos. Esas mascotas que nos acompañan cada día y de las que nos habla Rafael Esteban, médico veterinario desde hace más de diez años. ¿Sabías que la raza de perro más inteligente es el Border Collie? En los test internacionales este perro pastor, originario de Escocia, puntúa como uno de los más listos, seguido muy de cerca por el Pastor Belga de Malinois. En el otro extremo, en el de los perros con menor inteligencia, están entre otros el Bulldog y el Basset Hound, que son los que más repetición de órdenes necesitan para aprender algo. Hay algo que estas razas mencionadas tienen en común y es que utilizan el ladrido (entre otras cosas) como medio para comunicarse. No es el caso de la siguiente raza que ha comentado Rafael Esteban: estos animales no ladran, sino que emiten un sonido similar a un aullido que muchos expertos han calificado de 'canto tirolés'. Se trata de la raza Basenji, una de las más antiguas de la historia. El colaborador de Fin de Semana ha desvelado otras curiosidades de nuestros peludos, por ejemplo: ¿Sabías que sudan de forma diferente a...

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Difficulty with unexpected changes or routine disruptions is a pivotal part of being Autistic and even small changes can result in a surge of irritation. In regards to routine or plan changes, Dr. Neff described her feelings as an Autistic person: "Once I'm, like, emotionally checked out of something, I'm out." Patrick Casale shared his experience saying that it's very hard to get back into a place where he feels mentally regulated, and he just gets very irritated, very easily. In this episode, Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale, both AuDHDer mental health professionals, share their own struggles, experiences, and feelings around routine disruptions, being over- or under-stimulated in day-to-day life, and learning to better understand their reactions to small and big changes through the lens of their diagnosis. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand the challenges faced by ADHDers and Autistic people when it comes to sensory stimulation and emotional regulation. Identify the difference between Autistic-ADHDers and pure Autistic people around routine disruption and routine changes. Learn strategies to cope and self-soothe emotions such as anxiety caused by routine disruption. It can at times feel frustrating or shameful for Autistic people to experience strong emotions or feel upset by what others see as seemingly insignificant things. However, by recognizing these feelings and understanding that they are part of our neurodivergent nature, we can help combat self-criticism and better advocate for our needs.   Transcript PATRICK CASALE: Hey, everyone, you are listening to the Divergent Conversations Podcast. We are two neurodivergent mental health professionals in a neurotypical world. I'm Patrick Casale. MEGAN NEFF: And I'm Dr. Neff. PATRICK CASALE: And during these episodes, we do talk about sensitive subjects, mental health, and there are some conversations that can certainly feel a bit overwhelming. So, we do just want to use that disclosure and disclaimer before jumping in. And thanks for listening. MEGAN NEFF: Patrick, you just asked if I could start it off and now I'm trying to remember the script of how we start. But maybe [CROSSTALK 00:00:39]- PATRICK CASALE: No, no. We don't need a script because we already recorded it. MEGAN NEFF: Okay. So, here's a tale of how I am. We've recorded several episodes and this is the first one where I'm sitting. So, to me, that's a to tell, like, I know, I'm not feeling well. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, usually, you're kind of standing [CROSSTALK 00:00:26]- MEGAN NEFF: Like, usually, I'm standing, I'm moving. Today. I'm like, sitting. I have all the weight on me which means I'm also overheating. Do you ever do that where it's like, you want weight but then, you're overheating? PATRICK CASALE: Yep. MEGAN NEFF: So, I'll probably be, like, sweating through today's episode because I want the weight. PATRICK CASALE: Megan is not feeling well, so let's give her a lot of credit for being here. MEGAN NEFF: No, I did something kind of mean to you today that I would have hated if it was the opposite. I texted you and I was like, "Hey, can we skip recording because I'm not feeling well." And then, I was going to try to get some more sleep, and then, I texted you, and I was like, "Never mind, let's record." Which I sort of like schedule change once I'm like, emotionally checked out or something I'm like out. So, I don't know, I'm just curious. PATRICK CASALE: Thanks for that, yeah. Yeah, I was emotionally checked out because I had a podcast before this that I was doing with someone else. And then, I was like, "Oh, my day is done. Like, I'm just going to go eat lunch." And then, I don't look at my phone when I'm podcasting, obviously. And then, like, I looked at it, and I was like, "Oh, shit, we can record." So, I wanted to because I've been away, it helps us get back in a groove, and like, we're running out of episodes. So, I was like, "I'm just going to switch my brain around and task switch." And just feels, at first, a little disorienting, you know? Because like, you're like, I was going to go outside, and yell at my dogs to come inside, figure that out, that whole situation out, yeah. MEGAN NEFF: And then you saw my text like five minutes before 9:00 or 12:00 your time. So, yeah, like this is a pivotal part about being autistic, is difficulty with unexpected change or routine disruption. I know I experience a lot of things around this. We haven't really talked about that before, though. Like, yeah, do you, like, I think I would have felt a surge of irritation. Were you irritated or something? PATRICK CASALE: No. MEGAN NEFF: Or maybe not with me, but with the routine change? PATRICK CASALE: Actually, in some instances, I think, in situations like that I probably would be irritated. I'm not irritated at all. I actually was like because I don't have a lot to do today, the only two things on my schedule were to do this other podcast, and then, do this. So, it actually doesn't feel that disruptive to me because I had already in my mind, like, committed to it, you know what I mean? So, it wasn't that easy to switch back to a place where I was like, "Yeah, okay, we're doing this." So… MEGAN NEFF: Okay, yeah. In general, like, because I also think this is different for, like, autistic ADHDers than pure autistic people, like routine disruption, routine changes. In general, like, what has your experience around those things been? PATRICK CASALE: I do think it's challenging. You know, when you're kind of already, you're assuming or you've committed that mental energy to something happening, right? Or participating in something, or committing to something, in general, and then, all of a sudden something switches, or something comes up, or someone cancels, or whatever the case may be, it's very challenging to then get back on track to say, like, okay, I can just move on to the next thing I was supposed to do. For me, a lot of the times it looks like, I end up falling into a place of like nothingness, which is basically binge-watching shows or doom-scrolling on my phone. Like, I can't actually then say, "Oh, I have to also do this errand or do this thing." It's very challenging for me. I don't know about your own experience in that. MEGAN NEFF: So, wait, just so I'm tracking, like you collapse into doom scrolling when there is a routine disruption? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah. So, like, it's really hard for me to then say, "Okay, we're not doing this meeting, now what do I do?" It's hard for me to switch to something else. MEGAN NEFF: To something else? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yes, it's always been challenging. And I can get irritated for sure if something goes awry, gets canceled, whatever the case may be. So, I mean, honestly, I happen to travel constantly, where flights get delayed, canceled, things get moved around, and it's very hard for me to then get back into a place mentally where I feel regulated. I will just get very, very irritated very easily. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. No, same. And I think this is one of the sources I see of internalized shame for a lot of autistic people and myself included. Like, before I knew I was autistic little things, like, change, and it could be a subtle change of plan like maybe a friend invites another friend to a social event, but I didn't know that that other person was going to be there. So, it could also be like little social differences of expectations and I would get so irritated. But I'm a people pleaser, right? So, I would do my best not to show it so it just simmer, and then, a narrative would start around like, why are you frustrated by this? This is so silly, this is so petty, this is no big deal. So, then, the whole shame narrative around why am I so upset by something so small kicks in. And I see that a lot with autistic people where like little changes to routine can cause big emotions and irritation, but it's like our rational mind knows that's not rational, so then, we can get pretty down on ourselves for having those emotions, especially, before we understand that it's part of being autistic and it actually makes sense. PATRICK CASALE: So, when that's happening to you, like, you know, you're going out with a friend and then, all of a sudden so and so is also there, and you're having that disruption, and you're saying, "I'm a people pleaser, so I'm going to go along with this." What's happening, like in the moment for you while you're there? Are you kind of checked out from this [CROSSTALK 00:07:10]- MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I think my way of responding is kind of like low-grade dissociating. So, I'm checked out, and then, that's what I call my, if I can say the word, Plexiglas, Plexiglas, how do you say that word? PATRICK CASALE: You said it right the first time, Plexiglas, yeah. MEGAN NEFF: Plexiglas moments of like, I'll be there, but I won't be there. Like, I won't emotionally be there. And I'll be like, "Why can't I get into this experience? Why can't I be here? Why can't I get out of my head?" And so, those are the situations, yeah, where I'm there, but I'm not there. I'm not there emotionally, I'm not there, like, I don't feel present. PATRICK CASALE: Does it ever come out where like, maybe you become short in your responses or kind of like the irritation, or frustration shows through the interaction? MEGAN NEFF: Like, probably not with friends, but maybe with family, like people, I feel a little bit closest to or I am thinking, you know there was a group project I did back in my doctoral program, and there were some, I really didn't like this project because it involved like interviewing a family. It was a family therapy class, but like, it means you had to ask a family to like do something that, I don't like making social asks of people, I think, because I don't like when people make social asks of me. So, there's a friend of mine, the family, and we were interviewing them, and the person I was going to interview with them, like, the co-interview swapped, were a group of three, and they decided to swap places. And I, like, had all kinds of feelings around that. And I think I was trying to make some logical argument for why it shouldn't be swapped. So, it'd be an example where like, I think I behaved low-key irrationally, and was way more upset than made sense by the swap of like, who was going with me to interview the family. And it was because it was a unexpected change. And so, that would be the other thing, I think, okay, I'm thinking on the spot here. When I would become irritated by an unexpected change I would try to figure out why it made sense I was irritated and it's like I would come up with reasons to justify my irritation, if that makes sense. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. MEGAN NEFF: But then I'd be, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: It's almost like a way to kind of soothe yourself, too, right? To like give yourself permission to feel the way that you're feeling. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah, exactly. PATRICK CASALE: I know and- MEGAN NEFF: Then can look like looking for things in the other person to be upset by. PATRICK CASALE: Right. Yeah, that's really true. I know when I've been in social situations, like kind of like what you're describing I will also have that Plexiglas-like moment where I will basically be non-existent. Like, in physical form I'm certainly sitting there, right? But like I'm not contributing to the conversation. If I am it's like, very much from a distance or like disconnected from it, and not really feeling involved in it, and then, trying to figure out ways to leave it. And then, you are, like you said, having that internal dialogue, trying to figure out like why you're feeling the way that you're feeling? And almost, yeah, absolutely shaming and beating yourself up for it, and just being like, why are you so upset by something so insignificant? And trying to figure out the why behind that as we so often try to do, it's really a frustrating experience because you're almost trying to talk yourself out of feeling the way that you're feeling, but you can't get to that place, you just kind of get back to a place of like, regulation, and then, all of a sudden, everything is out of whack, and you almost beat the hell out of yourself mentally because it feels like it's something so small that caused such a major disruption. MEGAN NEFF: Well, and it can be small. Like, what I did to you this morning, if that happened where… and partly, for me, I feel a lot of relief when things get canceled. I think that's my demand avoidance. So, someone canceled on me, and then, they were like, "Just kidding, I could meet." Like, yeah, to most people that's small, but like that would actually cause, I don't want to say significant irritation because again, I don't think the person would see it, but it would cause irritation, and then, I would do all of the things to talk myself down, and then, I'd be irritated that I was irritated. Like, that secondary emotion. So, yeah, it can be really small things that causes big emotional spikes. This is one of the places that I think identification and diagnosis is so helpful. Like, this, I see be a big aha moment for a lot of people. I think, for anyone, it's helpful to know why we're feeling what we're feeling. I think, especially, for autistic people it's really important. It helps, you know, there's all these cheesy things in psychology, but they're not cheesy because they're also like really true, like, name it to tame it or name it to contain it. Like, when we have a name for something it's more contained. And so, this is where, I call it free-floating anxiety, like free-floating routine disruption anxiety. And I often find with people that I'm working with, if they're anxious, and they don't understand why, and we kind of start exploring, we can typically trace it back to some sort of routine disruption. And just having that language of free-floating, like anxiety from routine disruption I know for me has been really helpful the last couple of years. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I think you're absolutely right. And I do think that's why diagnosis is so important in so many ways because it allows you to almost give language to something that you're searching for. And it allows you to have clarity into a why and I think so often, like, for deep thinkers, and for a lot of autistic people, like, we're questioning everything, and trying to figure out the meaning of everything. It gives some relief in a way to say like, "Okay, this is why." That doesn't always change what's happening behind the scenes, but at least it gives you some comfort or understanding into this is why. Like, okay, I'm losing myself and what I'm trying to say, I think for myself- MEGAN NEFF: Like, that happens for autistic ADHDers? PATRICK CASALE: Like, for ourselves, like, we've talked about this, being mental health professionals gives us a different lens than a lot of people into our own inner world, which is unique. And I think for myself, like, questioning the why as it's happening, and then, associating it to being like, oh, it's because I'm autistic a lot of the times is actually like, it doesn't solve how I'm feeling or anything like that, but it gives me some understanding on a different level that I didn't have before because it almost is like permission to be like, oh, like I'm feeling the way I'm feeling because I'm autistic. It's giving me permission to feel the way I'm feeling in a lot of different ways. MEGAN NEFF: I love that. Someone needs to work that into a hashtag, like diagnosing autism, like permission to feel the way you're feeling, and ADHD. It's interesting, I noticed you and I talk a lot more about autism and ADHD in this podcast. PATRICK CASALE: Just mind melded on that for sure because that's exactly what I was just thinking as we're talking, yeah. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, absolutely. I do the same thing of now I'm able to be like, oh, that's my autism or that's my ADHD whereas before what I was left with is character-based labels like I'm messy, or I'm… actually, lazy wasn't, that's not been one for me, but like I'm too much, or I'm… definitely some of my self-talk was, and a lot of these are words that wouldn't be appropriate, but I'm just sharing my self-talk. Like, you're an idiot or you're incompetent. Like, a lot of really negative judgments I was making about myself that I now have a different framework for. It's actually interesting just yesterday, so I have like three sets of AirPods because I use them all the time for my work. And then, I lose them all the time because of my ADHD. And I was going into an afternoon of sessions, and I was looking for one of my three sets of AirPods. I've actually lost most of them by now, and I find my phone, and the most recent location was a park, that adventure with my son over the weekend playing tennis, which made me realize, I realized, oh, they're in a vest jacket. I'm like walking you through the process of finding my AirPods, what is happening? Anyways, I had washed them because I put them in a vest when I was playing tennis and I washed them. And either scenario was equally likely that I would have lost them or I would have washed them. And my spouse he was like, "Do you want me to order you a few other pairs." And I was like, "Yes, thank you." It was really interesting. He was like, "You know, a couple years ago this sort of thing, like, would have really irritated me. And now I'm just like, 'Yep, that's her brain.'" And we've had probably like 10 interactions like that, especially, as we're moving right now, of where I've lost things, or misplaced things, or broken things, where he's also able to reflect how earlier in our marriage that would have caused him a lot of emotion and now he's able to see it as part of how my brain works. PATRICK CASALE: That's such a great perspective from both sides. Like, it sounds like for you it's almost like permission or acceptance of, "Oh, that's my ADHD, I lost them again, and that's my reality." And for him, it's like, "This is how Megan's brain works and this is going to happen." And I think that's so interesting, as you learn more about yourself, as you learn more about your neurodivergence. It also helps your neurotypical [CROSSTALK 00:17:28]. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, like, it's weird all my kids are very neurodivergent, I'm very neurodivergent, and like, we refer to him as like the boring neurotypical, and we're like, "Oh, you poor thing. Like, you don't have any fun flavors with you." PATRICK CASALE: Right and he's like, "Yeah, and I've also never lost my AirPods, so [CROSSTALK 00:17:47]-" MEGAN NEFF: Also like, he, and okay, sorry, can I diverge, and then, we'll go back to him? PATRICK CASALE: We can always diverge, yes. MEGAN NEFF: Someone asked me this and I was like, "Oh, my gosh, I should add this to my…" Like, you know how sometimes, especially, in training we like list our privileged identities as a way of thinking through our privileges. Like, I should list as a privileged identity that I'm married to someone who has really good executive functioning skills. And someone asked me that, they were like, "Do you…" Because they were wondering how I'm as productive as I am? And they're like, "Is it okay if I ask? Like, does your…" I think they asked, like, "Is your partner neurotypical?" And it was a really interesting aha moment of they are and I borrow his executive functioning all the time. That's been a joke long before we realized I was autistic ADHD, was how much I borrowed his executive functioning and the kids will say it like, "If dad died we'd fall apart." And it's kind of true, like… PATRICK CASALE: Shout out to dad. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah. PATRICK CASALE: This is going to be the type of episode today is… So, here's an interesting thing for me that I'm realizing as we're processing what's happening right now when my executive functioning is diminished because I'm usually the one who is like orderly, and structured, and like turning things back, my brain cannot do that where I'm like, "Wait, what is happening?" It's almost like this fugue state where I just know that I'm running on very little sleep, and jet lag, and travel transition. So, my brain is just not functioning as optimally as I would like it, too. And I notice how much effort it takes to then do A, B, C, D, and E in comparison to where like, most of the time some of these, like, or structuring, and conversation, and task switching are actually quite easy for me. MEGAN NEFF: So, you're feeling the executive functioning low today? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I didn't sleep not last night, the night before. Like, woke up at 4:00 AM and complete overwhelm, panic. MEGAN NEFF: Wait, was this is after you got home that you woke up at 4:00 AM and panicked? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Panic attack/meltdown while laying in bed trying to figure out how to get myself back to sleep. MEGAN NEFF: Was the panic attack because you weren't sleeping or? PATRICK CASALE: No, it was all existential crisis/like, what am I doing with my life, nothing is successful, everything is about to crumble mentality which- MEGAN NEFF: Wait. PATRICK CASALE: …yeah, there's no rationale there. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I didn't know you were prone to existential crisis. PATRICK CASALE: I feel like I am in existential crisis every moment of every day. I think that is like my natural state is questioning my purpose, and what I'm doing, and does it feel fulfilling, and is everything about to collapse? Then I started thinking… my brain is diverging a lot right now, then I started thinking about like death and dying, and like shortness on the planet, and it just really intensifies, which I notice like when I say my brain is about to diverge, and like this is all happening I'm much more in my ADHD state right now than my autistic self. So, it's very interesting for me. MEGAN NEFF: Is your existential self like more connected to one of those parts? PATRICK CASALE: That is a good question. I think that my existential self is connected more to the ADHD side. I really think that it's like about the creativity, and the romanticizing. And when that part is not feeling fulfillment, or it's feeling like things are not in alignment, everything starts to feel very fragmented, and disjointed and falls apart. So, I ended up at a coffee shop yesterday at 7:00 AM doing work so I could satisfy my autistic side of crossing things off lists and being like, done, done, done, and I had three coffees by 8:00 AM. And I was like, "Oh my fucking God, today is going to be a nightmare." Yeah. MEGAN NEFF: So, this is kind of different than existential crisis, I definitely have those too. But when you talked about the ADHD self you reminded me of it. I don't know if I've shared this on this podcast before, but I often talk about it as the Goldilocks of stimulus. And I feel it so deeply. Like, I've seen, like, if I'm under, okay, if I'm overstimulated, which I am a lot it's too much. But if I'm understimulated, I'm really discontent. And if I look back to the times in my life where I've had, like, just intense discontentment, and some of the questions you're describing of like, what am I doing with my life? Is it meaningful? What new, like, trip can I play on? Or can I plan another move? It's one of understimulated. And I think that is one of the pain pieces of being an autistic ADHDer, particularly, is yeah, like, I'm picturing just like a thin sheet of ice, which is our ideal window of stimulus. And it's a very, I would imagine, for a lot of us, it's a very narrow window when we're in our ideal stimulus. PATRICK CASALE: [INDISCERNIBLE 00:23:22] being understimulated for the ADHD [INDISCERNIBLE 00:23:27] and how much disruption that causes the autistic side. And it's so challenging. It feels like this tug of war constantly of like, under-stemmed verse over-stemmed, and trying to desperately find that thin sheet of ice that you seemingly only have access to, like one hour of your life every month, that might be an exaggeration, but that's often how it feels. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I mean, I think that's why hyper-focus feels so good to me, is I'm typically hyper-focused with a weighted blanket on my lap, at home. Like, my environment is sensory soothing, and then, the creativity of creating something is typically enough stimulus for me. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah, so that for you is like that perfection, that zone where it just feels like this is as comfortable as I can be. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. I so often I'm seeking that, you know? And I don't know, sorry, my Basset Hound is like laying on my cord about to rip my sound system out, and no care in the world about how that was feeling to her. Yeah, so often I'm seeking that and I think that's really a struggle for me of feeling like where can I really feel comfortable? Where do I feel comfortable? And I do feel comfortable, like you're mentioning when I'm in creation mode when I'm in hyper-focus mode. That is a comfort place, for me. And I think so often I'm like, trying to force myself back to that place when I can't access it, and that's where things get really, really chaotic and disrupted. MEGAN NEFF: When you can't access creativity, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: Mm-hmm (affirmative.) MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I mean, I think that's when, and I know we're going to do an episode on it, and we keep saying that, so we probably should do an episode, like substances. I think that's when we're really vulnerable to substances of like the liquid dopamine or when we don't have access to creativity, looking for, like that, I would call it faux ideal stimulus window through chemicals and substances. PATRICK CASALE: All right, y'all, this is us holding ourselves accountable that we are going to do an episode on substances because I think it's just so, so important, and you know, has a major impact on my life still, to this day, where I, unfortunately, still so often have to rely on alcohol for so many things and caffeine, too. But, yeah, I think that is what I was feeling and experiencing. Now, my Basset Hound just got up and knocked my garbage over and is just yawning like she didn't do anything, just a clumsy, like, large mammal. But I do think that was a struggle. I think I've come out of that after, you know, what ended up happening, if I can walk you through this process at 4:00 AM was that I had to then start putting, I was feeling very overwhelmed by all the to-dos, as well of like, the different segments of my life. So, I had to really compartmentalize because I was feeling like I was going to lose track of everything. And what I had to do was start making to-do lists for my group practice, for my other business, for my podcast, for my retreats coming up, for something else, so I had to start putting everything in its place to soothe my brain because my brain was so overwhelmed at that point where I was just really struggling. And I mean, yeah, those days are challenging. They're thankfully not, they're few and far between. But those days are challenging. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. And to-do lists are so containing. Like, in middle school and high school, I'd sit in class, not paying attention, making to-do lists, just to organize the chaos. And I actually had this thought about you this week, Patrick. Like, people tell me I do a lot, and it's true, I do. But like, I don't think I do nearly as much as like, yeah, I honestly don't understand how you do it between the podcasts, and the retreats, and like owning a whole group practice. I could never, never do that. Yeah, you have a lot on your plate. PATRICK CASALE: Thanks. I think, one, thank God I have good support in those businesses and two, I don't have kids, you know? So, I give you credit, too because so often we often overlook, like, people will say that to me, "How do you do so much? How do you create so much?" You know, and I'm like, "I don't have any children I don't have anything to do. I'm just like working. You know, like, if I'm not playing soccer or socializing, I'm just working." So, it's a good and bad thing. I think my capacity can often get me into trouble because it's like, okay, in one instance, when you're feeling really creative, and you're feeling really hyper-focused, and you're feeling really energized, my capacity is like a massive, massive asset for me. But the flip side of that, of having that capacity is that now you have all of these things start to unravel, or that you have to maintain, or that you have to do for the week. And I've created that for myself, it's difficult sometimes. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I mean, we've talked about this on your, this might have been one of our first conversations on Private Practice Podcast, like how our ADHD parts will create projects, and then, like our autistic part will have to maintain. I've been feeling that. Okay, another episode we should do at some point is like health and autism. So, again, diverging here, I got COVID in 2020, like March of 2020, the month interrupted, and my autistic child and I got lung COVID, and the two non-autistic people in our family did not. And I'm seeing that lung COVID is a lot more common among autistic people. This spring, pretty sure we got the newest variant. We were testing negative but like, I'm pretty sure it's COVID. And then, my child and my lung COVID has come back. So, I think the last like six or seven episodes we've recorded I've been sick. So, I'm feeling that right now of like, I've committed to making a workbook once a month, I'm writing a book in four months for Simon and Schuster, which I'll maybe talk about at some point. So, I'm in the middle of like a really fast manuscript, we're moving, and I'm feeling that right now. Like, I don't have any energy reserves to give, but I've committed to all these things. And for me, it's less about ADHD or autism, I think it's more about the health stuff that's come up for me because usually, summer is my most productive time of year. And so, now, I feel like it's getting robbed by lung COVID. PATRICK CASALE: Which is a thing that I imagine brings up some emotion too, of like feeling robbed. I also can relate to the summer being very productive for me, and in more ways than one, not just professionally, I feel like I'm my best self in the summer and the fall. And I feel like I'm almost hibernating the rest of the year. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, same. PATRICK CASALE: Like recharging, you know? Like, and just trying to replenish. It's really hard when, you know, there's nothing to pull from. And you also did mention that you also see clients and do assessments, and, you know, you may have a lot going on. MEGAN NEFF: I have put assessments on pause till I get healthy because that's a big lift. But yeah, I mean, there's a lot. Yeah, I found myself like just kind of trying to do bare minimum, which doesn't feel great to me. But there're seasons where that's all you can do. PATRICK CASALE: I think that's what I'm experiencing right now is that it may, to the outside world, feel like I'm doing a lot. But for me, it feels like bare minimuming because of throat surgery in October, I changed my life around pretty drastically. So, I think I'm at that point now where my energy is coming back but I'm not doing anything with it. Or at least I feel like I'm not doing anything with it apart from like resting in between retreats. Like, recharging every two months, or six weeks, or whatever, to be able to do another one. And then, I'm like, my rational brain's like, "But you are doing something, you're resting, you're like recharging you're, you know, doing whatever." But that's what I've been feeling, I need something to be working on. And that's what's missing in my life at the moment. MEGAN NEFF: And does it feel connected to meaning? Like, you need something meaningful to be working on? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, it has to be meaningful, it can't just be like a task that I have to do, like, so, I think you can't force that, that's the struggle is like, I can't force it. I keep trying to find it. But wait, let me diverge again, this is meaningful. What you and I are doing is meaningful. MEGAN NEFF: I was literally just going to say that, like, when we decided to start this we were both so busy and we're like, this is ridiculous, and we were both looking for meaning, we were both, like, I wanted an avenue where I was more personal than I am on, like, Instagram and my website, you were looking to dive more, specifically, into autism, ADHD stuff. So, yeah, I was just associated back to one of our personal conversations about like, let's do this because it sounds like a really meaningful project. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, thank you for reminding me of that. And I was thinking about that. You know, we've been apart for a couple weeks from me traveling and not connecting via podcasting. But we're still like, attuned, which is cool because I think that's what we were seeking. Like, are we going to find our rhythm? Are we going to find our balance? You were right, this is super meaningful. And the feedback has been phenomenal. And maybe we'll do an episode where we explicitly talk about some of the feedback we've received and some of the things that y'all want us to talk about, too. Because I think that we have a lot of good topics in store and we have a lot of good topics on the list. It's just, you know, we have these topics, and then, we get together and we just start talking. In true neurodivergent fashion, we don't end up talking about them or discussing them, so we will get to them, we promise, maybe, I don't know if we promise that. MEGAN NEFF: Do you feel… so this is one of the first, I mean, I think, we've recorded once or twice since this was live. But do you feel more pressure like seeing the feedback, seeing how many downloads there are? Do you feel more pressure when we come into this space down here and we're recording? Because I remember like the first day we recorded, I like forgot it was a podcast. I was like, I'm going to have tea with my friend Patrick and have an interesting conversation that, you know, now thousands of people get to listen to. PATRICK CASALE: Damn, I wasn't thinking about that until right now. Yeah, I think so. Probably, I mean, yes and no. Like, I feel pressure to continue to create, but I feel it for, like, a good reason because I think what we're doing is valuable, and people are getting a lot out of it. So, that feels like good pressure. I think if we had sponsorship in place that would feel like a different type of pressure where you're like, because my other podcast has sponsorship in place and I do feel pressured to have constant episodes coming out because you can't really skip a week or two when you've committed to a contract of like 52 episodes in a year. So, I don't feel that pressure here. I feel the pressure of knowing that 15,000 people have listened to this podcast in less than two months. And just the fact that that means something. Like, I think that feels like a good pressure. But it also feels like a lot of weight and responsibility sometimes. What about you? MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I think maybe a little bit of like pressure to say something profound in each episode or to like have a cohesive conversation, even though I think a lot of the feedback we're getting is like, "Oh, my goodness, this is like the kinds of conversations I have." So, there's probably something to the Divergent Conversations we have that is actually quite helpful. But yeah, I think a little bit to like, have it be some really meaningful poignant conversation. And reality is, like all human conversations, the conversations we have won't always be like these super aha meaningful pieces. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. And I want them to naturally manifest instead of trying to force them to. So, if there's a topic we're talking about, and then, we diverge from it, I think that's meaningful in a lot of ways because the goal with this was to highlight and showcase like in real time what autistic ADHD brains and communication are often doing, and how we're experiencing in the moment examples. So, I think, you know, that is poignant in itself. Yeah, so [CROSSTALK 00:37:01]- MEGAN NEFF: So, trying to wrap it, like, is your brain right now like, okay, we've got a lot of weaves out here. We've talked about existentialism, we've talked about, like, work, and fatigue, and sickness, we've talked about routine disruption. PATRICK CASALE: Yep.  MEGAN NEFF: Is there pressure to like, let's wrap it up in a nice, tiny bow? PATRICK CASALE: I think that's just my own pressure of like, feeling like, are we at the end without asking, are we at the end? MEGAN NEFF: You can always just ask. PATRICK CASALE: I know, one day, Megan, one day. I think we've talked about a lot of good stuff today. And I think given that you're not feeling well, and I am jet-lagged, this feels pretty good to me. And I think my brain is now vacant, so… MEGAN NEFF: Can I share one silly story before we go? So… PATRICK CASALE: Absolutely. MEGAN NEFF: I think this is an ADHD-dyslexia thing. But there's so many words that like I've just been saying my whole life that are just flat-out wrong. So, I just found out like a month ago, my husband and daughter went to England and came back. And I asked them if they were jet lagged. And I always thought it was jet leg. And they were like, "No, it's jet lag." And like, my nine-year-old was explaining this to me. I was like, "No, it's jet leg." And my son was like, "How did you think it was… Like, how does that make sense? Like, how did you think it was jet leg? Like, it's lag." And like, I don't know why that made sense for me. Probably, in the same way that like I thought for years hat hair was cat hair. When people were like, "Oh, you have hat hair." I was like, "Someone told me like, 'Oh, you have cat hair.'" So, anyways, when you say jet lag it's just a fun reminder that me and words have a fun relationship. PATRICK CASALE: Megan and words do have a fun relationship. MEGAN NEFF: Which I've been realizing as I've listened to this podcast back. PATRICK CASALE: I think I told you this, like, when you were using the word, what was it? MEGAN NEFF: Claustrophobic? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah. MEGAN NEFF: Wait, how do you actually say that word? PATRICK CASALE: As long as I'm accurate in saying like, are you saying claustrophobic? MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, claustrophobic. PATRICK CASALE: I think someone asked us on our Instagram page, too? MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, someone who was like, because like, their voice memo wasn't picking it up. They're like, "What was this word you're saying because like my voice translator won't pick it up." So, how do you say that word? PATRICK CASALE: Claustrophobic. MEGAN NEFF: That just sounds gross to me. Like, I really prefer claustrophobic. PATRICK CASALE: So, when you're saying claustrophobic, claustrophobic, I legit, in my head, I thought, I think what Megan means is claustrophobic but I don't want to be rude and say, "Megan, are you saying a completely different word?" And for a second, I thought, I have to look up the definition of claustrophobic and see if there is a word, and if it means what she's saying because I am now believing that this is a different word and term. MEGAN NEFF: So, this was my friend at seminary and I went to Princeton Seminary, so you know, pretty like Ivy League, so pretty smart people. And one thing she told me was that I love, she was like, "You're really smart, but then when you talk in class, you'll say these words and like, because you sound smart people will like believe you, but the words don't make sense." And I think because I speak with confidence, and because, generally, I know what I'm talking about then when I totally misuse a word people are like, "Oh, maybe that is a real word." No, like it's not, it's just me and my relationship with words. PATRICK CASALE: [INDISCERNIBLE 00:40:54] like create some social media graphics of Megan's words that she's used in this podcast or just in life that come up pretty regularly. MEGAN NEFF: There's a lot. PATRICK CASALE: I like that you can laugh at it, you know? And just own it. Yeah, that's definitely what was happening for me. I was just sitting there like, what the hell is she talking about? I don't know. Maybe she's, I mean, then you convinced me that that was a word so I just never questioned it. MEGAN NEFF: Well, I was using it so confidently because in my mind that is how you say it. PATRICK CASALE: All right, y'all, if you're still with us, we appreciate it and hope you can get something out of today, and just the realization that this is what a lot of days look like, and feel like, and this is how they're experienced by two folks that are neurodivergent. So, we appreciate you listening. And to everyone listening, there are new episodes of the Divergent Conversations Podcast out every single Friday on all major platforms and YouTube. And you can like, download, subscribe, and share. And we really appreciate your support. And, goodbye.

Sabueso el vendedor sabio, pausado y tranquilo Esta raza, conocida también por su nombre en inglés Basset Hound, es la raza más tranquila del mundo de los vendedores perros. Logran hacerse amigo de sus clientes y llegan a establecer relaciones muy personales. Tienen ojos y orejas grandes, para observar bien y oler donde hay negocios. En algunos casos, su figura tranquila, no intimidante como la del pitbull, puede ser una trampa para sus clientes, ya que bajan la guardia y se someten a sus argumentos. Pueden acudir a prácticas un tanto vergonzosas, como causar lástima cuando le cuentan a sus clientes que la están pasando mal económicamente y dependen de hacer "esta" venta para pagar la educación de sus hijos. De alguna manera son capaces de hacer este chantaje emocional y tienen facilidad para hacerse las víctimas, con el fin de lograr sus objetivos.

This time Patrick and I talk about the possibility of intelligent life somewhere 'out there' (you know where), the smartest and dumbest dog breeds (if you're a Basset Hound, don't listen), the possibility of downloading our consciousness (not terrifying at all), how honest we should be with kids, achieving immortality with tech, computers becoming self-aware (good grief), who Patrick thinks I look like (an actor), why we might be the ‘apes' of the Cosmos, NASA heading back to the moon in 2024 and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about our January . Then we talk about what must have been on everyone's mind, AGE !!! Getting older!! Then we give a little review of Kaleidoscope.

Maggie and I talk about her prolific set of postcard designs at Travel Trinkets Canada. We, of course, also talk about Albert Pickle the 3rd, her very handsome Basset Hound, who is featured in a recent collection. You can find Travel Trinkets Canada on Etsy by clicking here. And you can find Magda's work on Instagram here. And as a bonus, you can see what I was saying about Albert dancing to the beat of his own drum by clicking here.

Happy Halloween Everyone! VOIDTOBER ENDS! Oh no... That's right it ends just as Halloween kicks off tonight for all the spooky stuff. That's alright Christina and Alex watched KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988) to get you in the spirit. That's right the cult movie that has grown over the past few decades into a huge success that for some reason we never got to see a sequel on. We talk about the movie, the trivia on it, the legacy & why we never got a sequel despite the movie growing in popularity over the years. Why is that? Find out in our episode! Help us celebrate VOIDTOBER ONE LAST TIME! Join Us! Episode Link ► https://www.longlivethevoid.com/episodes/ep305 LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/btvcast Time Stamps HORRORSHOTS - 15:04 Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) Spoiler Free Review - 18:01 Killer Klowns From Outer Space - Trivia & Spoilers Discussion - 37:36 End of Podcast Talk - 1:06:05 So grab your Basset Hound and be sure to bring your Date. Oh and please for the love of podcasts don't forget to bring your Terenzi Brothers as we travel Beyond The Void!

puff-puff-puff. Welcome to another execrable episode—puff-puff-puff—of Masterpiece Hate. puff-puff-puff. Special guest Carla from Burnt Korn, Alabama, reaches deep into the THN Haterbator Mailbag and produces a letter that gives all pause: O, how one longs for the days of Cold War duck & cover drills, where a student could escape reading aloud “Dick & Jane” to the whole class by hiding under a desk and pretending this would serve as protection from a Soviet nuclear punking. Instead, students today constantly partake in active shooter drills in the much more likely event that some dropout with an assault rifle will show up to scatter their brains across the chalkboard. Co-host Arik is strapped (not with a gun!) for a comedic response. That said: “If you really want to get rid of school shootings, there's only one solution: get rid of the kids. Not with a machine gun! Just stop sending them to school. Period. No more students, no more school shootings. I mean, who's going to waste any bullets on a couple of janitors and a frumpy PE teacher?” Arik is sick and tired of going into retail establishments and being asked at the end of a transaction if he'd like to make a donation. Sound engineer Pauly from Bali suggests that an easy way to end this practice is to tell the minimum wage cashier that you'll match their personal donation. Better yet! Ask for the manager, and while the line piles up behind you, inform the manager you'll be pleased as punch to match the entire management team's collective donation. Carla can't stand sleep deprivation. Arik and Carla get into a tug-of-war over what's worse: suffering with cataplexy, a rare form of insomnia that includes waking nightmares, or having to take care of a goblin Basset Hound puppy whose nose turns on every night at 1 a.m. Meanwhile, Pauly interjects his hatred of pity parties. puff-puff-puff. Leave a voicemail of something you hate: https://anchor.fm/thehatenapkin/message See all episodes: https://www.thehatenapkin.com/category/episodes/ puff-puff-puff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehatenapkin/support

puff-puff-puff. Welcome to another execrable episode—puff-puff-puff—of Masterpiece Hate. puff-puff-puff. Special guest Carla from Burnt Korn, Alabama, reaches deep into the THN Haterbator Mailbag and produces a letter that gives all pause: O, how one longs for the days of Cold War duck & cover drills, where a student could escape reading aloud “Dick & Jane” to the whole class by hiding under a desk and pretending this would serve as protection from a Soviet nuclear punking. Instead, students today constantly partake in active shooter drills in the much more likely event that some dropout with an assault rifle will show up to scatter their brains across the chalkboard. Co-host Arik is strapped (not with a gun!) for a comedic response. That said: “If you really want to get rid of school shootings, there's only one solution: get rid of the kids. Not with a machine gun! Just stop sending them to school. Period. No more students, no more school shootings. I mean, who's going to waste any bullets on a couple of janitors and a frumpy PE teacher?” Arik is sick and tired of going into retail establishments and being asked at the end of a transaction if he'd like to make a donation. Sound engineer Pauly from Bali suggests that an easy way to end this practice is to tell the minimum wage cashier that you'll match their personal donation. Better yet! Ask for the manager, and while the line piles up behind you, inform the manager you'll be pleased as punch to match the entire management team's collective donation. Carla can't stand sleep deprivation. Arik and Carla get into a tug-of-war over what's worse: suffering with cataplexy, a rare form of insomnia that includes waking nightmares, or having to take care of a goblin Basset Hound puppy whose nose turns on every night at 1 a.m. Meanwhile, Pauly interjects his hatred of pity parties. puff-puff-puff. Leave a voicemail of something you hate: https://anchor.fm/thehatenapkin/message See all episodes: https://www.thehatenapkin.com/category/episodes/ puff-puff-puff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehatenapkin/support

Due to emergency issues with Blue our family dog (Basset Hound). And with this lung infection i'm still fighting. There will be no show this week. I will return 9/16/2022 for more news and current events. For more information please listen to the message I've left all my listening audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-nash6/message

Lane and Samma have been through a whirlwind trying to sell and buy a house, but now are right on the edge of owning their mid-century dream. Also, making his podcast debut is Jimmy Dean York, the newest member of the family, our Basset Hound pup. As you can imagine, the upcoming move and possibilities of more cars in a larger driveway…You Bet Its Gonna Get Wild!!!!

Clara felt trapped in the hallway as she listened to Stefan drone on and on... and on... complaint after complaint about his work situation. Then he criticized the neighbor's poor choice of dog breed, noting the short legs of the Basset Hound and its howling. "I wish he would just shut up," she thought to herself. "He never asks me about me, the kids, my job... just more about him and his opinions." She wondered why she'd ever been attracted to so much selfishness. A HUGE mistake in asking him how his day was! What she didn't know was WHY she felt like this! Have you ever been Stefan? Wonder what you're doing to disrespect yourself and others AND create distance in relationships? Listen in today as Nina & Shy talk about 3 keys to creating mutual respect in sticky situations, even if you think you'll fail! Grab our free download at https://greaterimpact.org and STOP Walking on Eggshells today!

We're wishing a happy pride to all our creeps as Courtney helps Al parade around a whole gaggle of electronic pups, including a truly vintage queen. Plus, an e-waste primer, and the most friendly car-salesman ever. Main Ad: https://youtu.be/uCQG5Hb6Gew Local Ad: https://youtu.be/zRz-SSfGQUc Sources: https://www.adcreeps.gay/sources-1/222-gaylord

In this podcast episode, Cheyenne interviews creative cowgirls, Skye Ogilvie and Blue Borton.Skye Ogilvie is the cowgirl behind Cielo Cinches.  She grew up in Western Montana where horses were her family's livelihood. In 1994, with the assistance of my friend, Rebecca Morgan-Albertson, she built her first cinch. She was only a teenager at the time,  but she fell in love with mohair back then. Some 17 years later, she was approached by Rebecca to film her cinch-making DVD. By the time filming was complete, she had made up her mind that custom cinch making is what she wanted to pursue.Now, she builds custom breast collars and cinches for NFR qualifiers and Quarter Horse World finalists, to everyday working cowboys. She believes every horse and rider deserves comfortable, well-fitting gear that expresses their personality and benefits their horsemanship journey!Blue Borton lives on a ranch in Western South Dakota with her husband, Cory and a Basset Hound named Patsy. They stay busy most of the year caring for Angus cows and training horses. Blue says that she inherited her creative genes from her grandmother, Elva, who was a child of the Depression and had an appreciation of beautiful things. She knew that you could make do, reuse, and recycle before it was the trendy thing to do. She loved fine clothing and developed her skills to sew a Vogue pattern to perfection. Blue appreciates items with memories and heritage. Patching a rip in your favorite pair of jeans with a stylish yet useful patch or bringing your grandfather's jacket into a piece that you can call your own. She prides herself that every piece she creates is truly one of a kind! Check out her Out of the Blue creations.Who is Cheyenne Wilson?Cheyenne was fortunate to grow up on her family's working cattle ranch in southeastern Montana. This is where her intense love of horses and cattle began. She also learned to love and respect the land from a very young age. She runs black Angus cattle and raises half-draft horses with her husband and son. Their place is known as the Lazy Six Nine Ranch. Cheyenne is also an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe. She and her family reside and ranch on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. They also spend time in Montana in the Beartooth Mountains.Cheyenne strives daily to spread positivity and awareness of modern-day ranching. One of her passions is empowering women involved in agriculture to live life at a higher level. She strives to perpetuate the ever-evolving role of women in agriculture through her blog (The Native Cowgirl), public speaking, photography, and social media outlets.She loves helping rural entrepreneurs level up in what they are passionate about. This includes updating company branding, amplifying social media platforms, increasing website traffic, one-on-one coaching for business/personal growth, etc.She has been able to build her business from the ground up earning 7-figures in only three years -- in the middle of nowhere.She always says, "If I can do this, you can too!"Learn more about Cheyenne & sign up for her newsletter: https://www.thenativecowgirl.com/

Flynn is a sweet Basset Hound from Colorado who has had many difficult moments in her life. Her owner, Stephanie tells her story in this weeks episode. If you'd like to see more Flynn, you can follow her on Instagram at @FighterFlynn! WE ARE NOW ON YOUTUBE! Youtube.com/WithTheWilkins If you have ever had a dog or met a dog that has changed your life, then this podcast is for you! Each episode will feature a story from someone about a dog that has changed their life. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoy making the show! If you'd like to be a part of the show, email me at WhyILoveDogsPodcast@gmail.com, send me a message on Facebook at Facebook.com/WhyILoveDogsPodcast or on Instagram at WhyILoveDogsPodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whyilovedogspodcast/support

In 1847, Martin Glynn sailed from Galway, Ireland, so that his great-great grandson, Nic, could one day honor his Irish legacy, by co-hosting a podcast focused upon the 1997 cinematic sleeper, The Matchmaker, and 2000's Leprechaun in the Hood. Why would you ever kiss the Blarney Stone for luck, when you could listen to Jordan Courtney compare a woman's smile to the anatomy of a Basset Hound? Yes, it's a St. Patrick's Day spectacular, as only Filmshake can do, a veritable four-leaf clover of audio perfection. You'll be Dublin over with laughter. Yes...Dublin over...we write these descriptions ourselves.Also, there's a pot of gold at the end of this podcast rainbow in the form of the episode-closing trivia battle. Will Jordan finally experience the luck of the Irish, or will he go out like that thing James Joyce 's wife did that he liked.Listen to find out!Music featured this episode"Maid Behind the Bar" by Sláinte"Rock 'N' Rock Paddy" by Shane MacGowan and the Popes"And a Bang On the Ear" by The Waterboys"Leprechaun Rap" by Warwick DavisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/filmshake)

This episode is a fun back and forth between Eleanor and Ben with these low hanging eared, deep barking, stereotypically sad pups, the basset hound. We get into the surprising pop-culture presence and their unique bone structure before coming to the rather long poetry reading of Michael O'Loughlin's "Elegy for a Basset Hound."

Clara felt trapped in the hallway as she listened to Stefan drone on and on... and on... complaint after complaint about his work situation. Then he criticized the neighbor's poor choice of dog breed, noting the short legs of the Basset Hound and its howling. "I wish he would just shut up," she thought to herself. "He never asks me about me, the kids, my job... just more about him and his opinions." She wondered why she'd ever been attracted to so much selfishness. HUGE mistake in asking him how his day was! What she didn't know was WHY she felt like this! Have you ever been Stefan? Wonder what you're doing to disrespect yourself and others AND create distance in relationships? Listen in today as Nina & Shy talk about 3 keys to creating mutual respect in sticky situations, even if you think you'll fail!

Join Dr. Carolyn Moyers and Tammi Axelson, LMSW-IPR Child Custody/Adoption Evaluator and Expert Consultant, as we discuss how to navigate child custody when you are hurt, angry and feeling devastated yourself. Resources: Books for parents: 1: Custody Chaos, Personal Peace: Sharing Custody with an Ex who Drives you Crazy. By Jeffery P. Whittman 2: Between Two Homes: A coparenting Handbook. By Bradley S. Craig 3. Beyond Divorce Casualties. By Douglas Darnall 4: Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing. By Dr. Richard Warshak Books for kids: 1: The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce. By Richard Gardner 2. Meet Max Series (several books) Learning about Divorce from a Basset Hound's Perspective. By Jennifer Leister **This is not medical advice, just medical education. Please ask your doctor medical questions as they pertain to your specific situation. Educational purposes only. #childcustody #divorcemom #childcustodyissues #singlemom #singlemomlife #kidsfirst #fortworthgynecologist #womenshealth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Carolyn Moyers, DO is a board certified OBGYN and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine physician, and founder of Sky Women's Health, a boutique practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Welcome to the Sky Women community where we are all stronger together. COME SAY HI!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywomenshealth Email: hello@skywomenshealth.com Sky Women's Health: Https://www.skywomenshealth.com 617 Travis Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 To become a patient: email hello@skywomenshealth.com or call 817-915-9803. Listen to the SKY WOMEN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sky-women/id1541657642 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/79VnnWYtGJwlB7NrjBck7o?si=qWXpiBtPSS6OVOt0ki8EiQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skywomen/message

Hey! What is that hiding beneath that Basset Hound over there? Is it Kick-Ass and Super? Oh, I see now. They are quite literally underdog films! Plus, they are the topics of this episode! Sorry and welcome back to Keystone Copycats With Chris and Zach! The only podcast currently offering 30% laser hair removal for all podiatrists, dentists, pedicurists, energy vampires, or dudes who are into feet. Speaking of none of those identifiers, our hosts are joined today by none other than Nicole Dambro from the podcast Girls With Guts, which is hosted by two women who live with chronic illness and discuss navigating that reality with each other as well as with interesting guests. Check Girls With Guts out every Tuesday, and check out the fun topics discussed on today's episode of Keystone Copycats: breaking into handsome, mostly naked guys' apartments (sober or not), crankin off to Armageddon, chili and cinnamon and heroin, choosing between a sword, a wrench, and weaponized pity, Adam West by way of Nicolas Cage, and Batman's donut gun. Stay vigilant out there, heroes.   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @KeystoneCopycats and on twitter @KeystoneCopycat. You can also find us on Reddit at r/KeystoneCopycats You can direct your questions and comments to KeystoneCopycats@gmail.com OR you can leave us a voicemail at (513) 239-7682. www.KeystoneCopycats.com  www.DinosaursPodcast.com  https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ https://actionnetwork.org/groups/west-fund https://actionnetwork.org/groups/sunrise https://actionnetwork.org/groups/imagine-water-works https://www.Sept21st.com 

https://slasrpodcast.com/  Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR.  Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.  This week we discuss the Recent Search and Rescue news, abandoned trails, and some White Mountain History.  Topics Mike is an adult Disney fan, Stomp is not Oscar the Basset Hound Stomp's cheesy dad jokes about hiking Woodpecker Studio is basically just our basements Abandoned Trails talk with Stomp Mike's plan to hike the rest of the AT Search and Rescue talk Getting dissolved in acid and other “worst ways to die” Mowgli Trail discussion - Hiking plan to hike from Newfound Lake to Cardigan White Mountain History - Mount Lowell, Rayner Edmands Shuttle Bus to Falling Waters Avoiding Crowds Show Notes Rel-Lis Brewing Company Retail Locations for Rek-Lis Beer in New Hampshire Sponsorship and Donations Oscar the Basset Hound's Instagram Injured Hiker on Rattlesnake Island  Hiker trips over a Hammock on Smarts Mountain Connecticut Woman Sentenced to 7 days in jail for walking off trail in Yellowstone Man dissolved himself at Yellowstone Mowgli Trail route - Newfound Lake to Cardigan J Rayner Edmands Mountain Flyer - Shuttle Bus from Boston to the Whites Place Names of the White Mountains

This is a show where we look at successful women who are business owners and also present parents. Your host is Kim Muench. She's a Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent Coach, the Founder of Real Life Parent Guide, and mother to 5 kids all of whom are her greatest teachers. https://realifeparentguide.com/.Angela Kreig has spent the past 18 years pursuing opportunities in Business Development, Sales/Marketing, Public Relations and social media across various industries. She is also the mom of two teen daughters, Sidney & Sloan, and their 3 dogs. Angela's current role is Regional Director of Business Development for Dagley Insurance and owner and founder of Nosey Dog Social Media (named after their Basset Hound, Charlie!).

In this episode we dive into the Basset Hound. Tune in to find out why it's called a "basset" hound and also learn more about this really cute breed.

Louise introduces a new client, Joel Reeves, and reflects on a sordid episode with Ainsley and his wife. 

Beth and Jen meet this droopy-eared breed and talk about how to surrender your dog. If you must. And we mean, if you really, really must.Sourceshttps://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/common-surrender-reasons-dogs/https://rehome.adoptapet.com/answers/dog-rehoming/how-do-i-surrender-my-dog#:~:text=You%20can%20surrender%20your%20dog,almost%20all%20charge%20a%20fee.https://rehome.adoptapet.com/https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/basset-houndhttp://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19280227,00.htmlhttps://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/basset-hound/https://basset-bhca.org/https://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/bassethounds.htmlhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71703/9-floppy-facts-about-basset-houndsInstagram Accounts We Love@chuck_thebasset@mateoelena_miamihounds@winston.basset_hound@theo_van-pupperRescuesBasset Hound Rescue of Georgia  http://www.bhrg.org/ Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer effort to save abandoned and mistreated basset hounds for the love of the breed. Our rescue effort began in 1991, and they have rescued over 3,000 Bassets since then. Tri State Basset Hound Rescue@tristatebassethoundresue // https://www.tristatebassets.org/ Rescuing basset hounds and basset hound mixes where and when needed. Adopting to homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding areas. Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR)  https://cbhr.comCBHR is a volunteer-staffed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted basset hounds in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

Episode Hosts: Savannah Snell, Julia Wright, Caity Erickson Course Coordinators & Podcast Ringmasters: Colleen Duncan, Anna Fagre, Molly Carpenter, Treana Mayer Audio Engineer: Ethan Fagre Episode notes: We, like many people, love walking our dogs off leash. It gives the dogs a lot more freedom and exercise than walking them on leash, plus we're not getting pulled around by them or trying to keep them moving (especially when you have a Basset Hound like I do). As much as we love walking our dogs off leash, we realized we never really stopped to think about the impact of our dogs on the natural environments in which we walk them. What do prey species think about these carnivores coming into their homes? What do wild canid species think about dog scents in their territory? Join us as we explore the true impacts dogs have on wildlife in our communities and offer some great solutions for keeping these impacts to a minimum. Additional sources for listeners who want to learn more: Why leashing Dogs Is an Easy Way to Protect Birds and Their chicks Bad Dog- A new study examines the wildlife impacts of free-range canines Impacts of Dogs on Wildlife: Excerpts from Recent Research & Reviews 3 Reasons to Keep Your Dog on a Leash When You Are Out in Nature Hiking With Dogs: Tips For Hitting The Trail

Summary: Dr. Debbie Torraca has been involved in the field of animal physical rehabilitation for over 17 years and has both a masters and a doctorate, as well as other advanced certifications in her field. She currently owns a small-animal rehabilitation practice in Connecticut called Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals. Over the last 12 years, she has lectured throughout the world on the topic of small-animal rehabilitation, and is one of the founders of the Certificate Program in Canine Rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee. She has been widely published, both professionally and in venues for dog enthusiasts. Links Debbie's Clinic - Wizard of Paws Next Episode:  To be released 3/23/2018, featuring Nancy Tucker to talk about desensitization and counter conditioning. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Debbie Gross Torraca. Dr. Torraca has been involved in the field of animal physical rehabilitation for over 17 years and has both a masters and a doctorate, as well as other advanced certifications in her field. She currently owns a small-animal rehabilitation practice in Connecticut called Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals. Over the last 12 years, she has lectured throughout the world on the topic of small-animal rehabilitation, and is one of the founders of the Certificate Program in Canine Rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee. She has been widely published, both professionally and in venues for dog enthusiasts. Hi Debbie, welcome to the podcast! Debbie Torraca: Hi Melissa. Thank you so much. Melissa Breau: I'm excited to have you back today. To get things started, do you mind reminding listeners who the various furry members of your household are, and what you're working on with them? Debbie Torraca: Yes. I live with two dogs. I share my life with two dogs, but I probably see over a hundred dogs a week at my office. I'm fortunate to have wonderful owners that trust me with their wonderful animals and throw in occasional cat, horse, and who knows what else sometimes, duck. It's wonderful. My Clumber Spaniel, Bogart, is my little best buddy, and then we have a Cocker Spaniel named Hendricks, and he is my little buddy too. They're currently staring at me right now, wondering why I'm talking into the computer. Melissa Breau: I know we planned today to talk about puppies and exercise, and I think that's one of those topics that I see discussed over and over again. It comes up in the alumni group and pretty much anywhere else that people gather on the Internet to talk about dogs. There is this idea of what is and what isn't appropriate for puppies, and whenever the topic comes up, people to start talking about growth plates closing and physical development. I was curious if you could explain a little bit about what the growth plates closing bit means and your take. Debbie Torraca: Absolutely, because I think this is a topic that is always so pertinent and always so important. I've spent so much time with puppies from early on, even as early as 2 weeks of age, and watching their development, and have been following right now probably over 110 litters with starting them out on gentle exercise and then following them through. When we look at puppies, I think sometimes we forget that they're not just little dogs. They're growing dogs. The same way that we would look at a child, we would not expect a 3- or 4-year-old child to be able to pick up a golf club and hit a ball a hundred yards, or pick up a baseball bat and fire away. Yet we do that with puppies so often. I always use the example, getting back to kids just for a minute, that we know the American College of Sports Medicine has been so focused on human athletes but also the growth of human athletes, and together with the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Little League Association, it's probably one of the oldest rules, but it makes the most sense, and I think it's something that we can apply to animals. A child up to the age of 18 is limited on how many pitches he can throw, if he's a pitcher in baseball. So most of the time we would look at an 18-year-old male or female and think, Oh, they're grown. But then when we look at them when they're 24 or 25, and look back at 18, they really weren't grown. There was so much more physical and mental maturity that took place. And the reason being with throwing is it places a lot of stress on the growth plates, in particular the growth plates in the elbow and the shoulder. When we think about dogs, and people often ask, “What are growth plates?” I like to use the analogy that they're little factories that are located at the end of each bone, and these factories are constantly producing more bone and more growth, so they're working to get the dog to the size it's supposed to be. At different stages these factories will close down, and certain ones close at different times in a dog's body. The way to know they're completely closed is to do an X-ray. Some people say, “Oh, I can feel their growth plates are closed,” but that's not true at all. In some dogs, all the growth plates may close up when the puppy is between 10 and 12 months. Some puppies do not have growth plate closure until 40 months — that's over 3 years of age. These growth plates are so important because, again, those factories are constantly pushing out, making the bones longer, stronger, more substantial, and if they're injured in any way, they're going to break down and they're going to stop. Injuries can occur certainly by trauma — if a puppy is hit by a car or anything like that — but it can be also injured with too much activity, like for example, too much jumping, too much running, sometimes slipping and sliding. In agility I see it a lot with weave poles — too many weave poles too early on. So there are a lot of things. It sounds like common sense, yet you have this little ball of energy you want to do things with. People often ask, “I just want to tire my puppy out.” I've seen puppies that have different venues. They'll run their puppies six miles at 6 months of age, which I just cringe. I also get very concerned when, in agility, dogs can compete so much earlier, between 15 and 18 months, depending upon the organization. But it's not so much the competing. It's when do they start practicing. That is certainly a concern. And definitely the medium, large, and extra-large dogs. That's not to say the smaller dogs you shouldn't be careful with, but everyone wants to push their pup and make them the super pup that turns into the super dog, but again, getting back to that child, there's only so much you can push them and only so much you can do. So think about those little growth plates as little machines. Melissa Breau: You mentioned that it can vary anywhere from 10 to 12 months to 40 months. Is there … larger dogs are at one end, smaller dogs at the other end? Is that how that works? Debbie Torraca: Absolutely. The larger dogs take the longest to close up. For example, I just saw a 3-and-a-half-year-old Leonberger the other day. His owner had his hips X-rayed, and his growth plates are still open in the pelvic area. You think 3-and-a-half, and the life expectancy is not that long, but his growth plates are still … he's still going, so he's still got some growth to go. I think that's so amazing that some of these large dogs still keep growing. Smaller dogs will definitely tend to close up earlier, so your toy breeds and your small breeds will close up earlier. The growth plates that tend to close the latest are the ones in the lower back or the pelvic area and then also in the shoulder. Those are the ones that take so much stress with running and jumping and stuff like that. Melissa Breau: Interesting, which obviously is what a lot of our sports require of our dogs is those particular areas. Growth plate closing is the stage that comes up most often when we're talking about puppies and exercise. But I'm really curious -- are there other stages that maybe are less well known that people should be aware of when it comes to puppy development that impact exercise and what you should and shouldn't do? Debbie Torraca: Absolutely. I really like to educate owners to look at your puppies, and not only physical, because you definitely have to pay attention to that growth plate, but I call it “the common sense puppy thing.” Your puppies will go through stages. They'll wake up one day and have forgotten everything you've taught them. They don't know the command “sit,” “stay,” or anything like that. They're most likely going through both a physical and maybe a mental growth spurt, so I always have owners take a look at that. The other thing is their maturity. Some dogs, when you look at puppies and they're so mature for their age, just like some children are, and they're in control of their body, while others are not. The other thing is body awareness. Again, some dogs have it all together right from the get-go. They're great, they can stand, they're aware, they don't slam into furniture in your house and knock it all over, while other puppies are major klutzes, so they're all over the place. This may definitely vary because they're going to go through these growth phases, typically at 4 months, 6 months, and maybe again at 10 and 14 months, depending upon the breed. During this time, often owners will get frustrated and say, “He did sit, he did have good body awareness, and then he woke up and I'm not sure what happened.” Then I always throw in, too, the owner capability, because I've owned … I think the smallest dog I've owned is actually my Cocker Spaniel. But I've had large breeds, and in hindsight — and they say hindsight's always 20/20 — did I do stupid things with my dogs? Yeah. I thought my Bull Mastiff was all done at 18 months, and went on a long hike and made him sore because he wasn't physically ready for that. Always tuning in, like owner common sense with things, and making sure we look at puppies and their growth, and making sure everyone's aware of it, of what they're going through. Melissa Breau: You mentioned the hike. There's so much differing advice out there, I'd really love to get your take: how do you decide how much is appropriate and what's too much for a puppy when it comes to exercise? Debbie Torraca: First, look at your breed, because certainly a Border Collie is going to be much different than, let's say, a Basset Hound, with their ability and their endurance. So you're looking at their breed. A large breed is not going to be able to do as much as a smaller breed. With that said, and if you can factor that in, I like to look at 5 minutes of activity per month. For example, a 2-month-old puppy can get 10 minutes of activity a day. This sounds a little bit off, but forced physical activities, meaning taking them on a leash and walking them. No more than 10 minutes. Forced versus unforced, if they're running around the back yard and they're having fun, most puppies — and I say this: most — are fairly self-regulatory, so if they're tired, they'll take a nap. Whereas if they're on a leash or we're asking them to do an activity, they don't always have that option. So looking again at that 5 minutes, a 6-month-old pup should be able to handle 30 minutes of activity. Again, a Cocker Spaniel's going to differ from a Saint Bernard, so that Saint Bernard may need less activity, and that can be just used as a guideline. I always like to look at, certainly if the dog doesn't want to do something, then not to do it. That puppy could be going through a growth phase and not feel like going on a walk that day, and that's OK. If there's any lameness, because certainly puppies, there's a lot of conditions in puppies — panosteitis, which is inflammation of the long bones that's caused by over-activity, some dogs are prone to that, and there's a lot of other juvenile issues such as OCD lesions and HOD and a few other things that we need to be careful with — if you're looking at never causing any lameness, and that is during the activity and certainly after. I always like to look at puppies, whatever you do with them, take a look at them two to six hours after. If they sleep for two hours after the activity, that's OK, but if they're comatose for the next day, you've definitely overdone it. It may seem like a great idea, the puppies are tired and this is great, but that's not always a good thing in the long run because you can definitely cause some damage. My current Clumber Spaniel is just about to turn 8, and I have his hips X-rayed or radiographed usually every year. The first time I had it done, I was embarrassed, because when the orthopedist was reading it, he said, “Look.” He had a case of panosteitis when he was a pup, so you could see that damage in the bone. He said, “Did you overdo it with him?” And I thought, Oh my gosh, I preach this all the time. Did I overdo it with him? It's something to think about because different breeds and different activity, so whatever we do with them is going to stay with them the rest of their life, both good and bad, and certainly from a physical standpoint and from a training standpoint. Melissa Breau: Are there things that are absolutely NOT appropriate or never appropriate? Are there things that people should try to avoid beyond just tuckering a puppy out too much? Debbie Torraca: Every puppy has to endure certain things, meaning they're going to walk on a slippery floor. It's almost impossible to not have them walk over something slippery or do stairs or functional activities. You can't always carry a 4-month-old Saint Bernard puppy up three flights of stairs. Some things are definitely not to do. You want to avoid extremes of movement until those growth plates are closed up. I'm a huge advocate of not doing a lot of twisting motions, for example, weave poles. Wait until you know those growth plates are closed, and then start with weaving activity. The same thing with jumping. I hear a lot of times my agility clients will say, “But I really want them to get the foundation down.” Well, there's so many different ways to learn the foundations. You can use small bump jumps and start working with them that way, but not jumping their full height until they're completely mature. Also something that seems fairly benign that can cause a lot of issues is heeling. We don't often think about it. It seems like, “Oh, that's a simple exercise,” but when the dog is heeling, their head is up in extension and their neck is rotated, and that is going to place a lot more stress onto the left front leg and the left back leg, and if they don't have that core strength or the balance, we can see issues come down the pike later on. For example, one of the common things I see in obedience dogs is pelvic asymmetry. The dogs have odd issues with their pelvic area, they haven't been strengthened well, and they lead to chronic pain and sometimes iliopsoas injuries, so that's something to think about. And extreme running or hiking. I always see people out jogging with their puppies. If you go back to that just 5 minutes of activity and working with that, you shouldn't be out running with your dog or jogging that much until they start to mature. The same thing with hiking and that sort of stuff. And definitely rough play. I've seen some puppies play together and they look like they're going to kill each other. So getting in and moderating there and slowing it down. Of course other things like jumping, excessive jumping on and off the bed or the furniture, or in and out of the car, because, again, that jump down could damage those growth plates. So really being cognizant and watching what the pups do. It's hard. There's a lot going into it. I find, too, that so many people are so awesome about their training and every movement they do. I had a client come in two weeks ago that just retired and has a Golden Retriever, and she's been doing everything with her pup, from dock diving to obedience to flyball. The dog is almost 2 years now, and the dog has really bad hip pain. It can't hold a sit because it's so weak. Yet the owner's been doing all these things, and she was almost in tears when I told her, because she thought she was doing all these great things keeping her dog so active. But the dog never had the strength to do all these things. She never let her pup be a pup. She got right into jumping and all of that other stuff, so it definitely has caused some issues. Fortunately we'll be able to turn them around, but it's setting a lot of things back in her life with regard to competing. Melissa Breau: You mentioned running with a puppy, and I want to ask you about that. Are there general guidelines for when and how much is too much when it comes to running — and you mentioned hiking too — with a young dog? Debbie Torraca: When you're putting a dog on a leash and asking them to keep up with you on a jog or a run, you're not really giving them the option to stop, sniff, or take a break. So I ask owners to hold off on any kind of jogging or running until the dog is at least 18 months old. My preference would be later, so anywhere from 24 to 30 months old to let them mature. Hiking, if they're off-leash and they're able to kind of self-regulate, you can start earlier, maybe anywhere from 10 to 18 months, but again taking it easy. You don't want to take your 10-month-old pup and go for an 8-mile hike. Again, we wouldn't do that with a 10-year-old child and not expect ramifications. So there would be issues. Then there would be a lot of whining. Melissa Breau: I was thinking that. I was thinking you'd get a lot more whining than you would with a dog. Debbie Torraca: Whenever I take my almost-12-year-old daughter hiking, she's like, “Really? Are we done yet?” We're only half a mile in and she's like, “This is too much!” So I definitely empathize with that. Melissa Breau: The other thing you mentioned was training. I know we've got a lot of training junkies in our audience, but I wanted to ask about differentiating between “training” and “exercise” -- especially the good exercise that we've been talking about. Is there too much training? Where's the crossover there, and where's the line? Debbie Torraca: I think certainly with, again, training that there is so much mental stimulation with training. People often do ask, “How do I tire my puppy out?” Well, every trainer and everyone listening probably already knows the answer: make them think. Because when they have to think, that is going to fatigue them more. As far as starting conditioning with pups, I actually like to start conditioning with pups, if I can get my hands on them, as early as 2 weeks of age, and just starting with little things. There was a study done that demonstrated pups growing up on a stable surface, starting to do a little balance and essentially core work, had a lower incidence of hip and elbow dysplasia. That's huge. You think about, for any breeder out there, doing stuff, and you want to start introducing little things to them. For example, just climbing, using their core to climb up to their mom. When they're comfortable, just walking on and off unstable objects. I'm huge about any objects that are used. We now, in the past probably three or four years, we know the dangers of phthalates with children, and certainly there are more and more studies coming out linking phthalates to canine cancer and reproductive issues, so anything that the puppies are utilizing has to be phthalate-free because they're chewing on it, they're absorbing things through their feet, that sort of stuff. So I go wild about that. And then just simple things. I remember when my Clumber pup, one of the first things we worked on when he was 8 weeks was just sitting on an unstable surface. We sat him on a disc, and he would sit for a couple of seconds and just go to his tolerance and then take a break and we would do it again. That started to work on his body awareness. When he was comfortable he stood on it for periods of time. Again, just up to his tolerance. I would not do more than a few minutes a couple of times a day with a growing puppy, so up to 6 months of age I like to keep it at maybe 5 minutes twice a day with this physical conditioning. That's not including walking outside. This is more like body-awareness exercises such as walking backwards, or even sit and give paw, and that sort of stuff. Then, after 6 months of age, with the exception of a large-breed puppy, start doing a little bit more. Gradually start increasing it to 10 minutes a couple of times a day and working again on body awareness. I always try to think, What is this puppy going to encounter in their life? We think about it from a psychological training point, like we try to stimulate, get them used to kids' noises, and loud noises, and bells and whistles, and all that sort of stuff. And I think about it from the other end, like, OK, they're going to have to go upstairs. They're going to have to go downstairs, which is so much more difficult. They're going to walk on a tile floor or a wood floor. What can we do to start to incorporate that? I love working very slowly and gradually on unstable surfaces and always to their tolerance. So whenever they start to get tired, we take a break. I'm huge over quality over quantity. Melissa Breau: We talked a little about this already, but having a 10-month-old myself, I know it can be very tempting to over-exercise simply to tucker them out. Puppies can definitely be absolute terrors until they've developed -- or maybe are taught, depending on the breed – to have an off switch. I know you mentioned mental stimulation. Any other thoughts or suggestions for how puppy owners can manage that crazy energy level that sometimes comes with a puppy? Debbie Torraca: Certainly. That's a great opportunity to work on some stability and some body awareness and core work. One of the things I like to do is start off maybe with ten sit-to-stands on something unstable. It could be a disc, it could be a sofa cushion, something unstable, a dog bed, and then walk them for a couple of minutes, then stop. Teach them to walk backwards, and while they're walking backwards they're thinking, What am I doing here? They're so excited. Incorporate more sit and stands, because now you're working on body awareness, you're getting some strength through their forelimbs, their hind limbs. If the dog has mastered down, at that stage you can do puppy pushups on different things, and if you're out walking, you can use different surfaces. Grass is always my favorite, but if you come across sand or anything like that. Teaching them to put their forelimbs up on something and hold for a few seconds, their hind limbs up on something low and hold for a few seconds, but incorporating a lot of physical and mental activity. I've also found that working their core, working their balance, it's very hard for a puppy to stand still. They want to keep going. Working on that standing still not only helps them with patience, but also helps them with that physical strength. For example, and we see this a lot in confirmation, owners and handlers want their pups to stand still. We work on it on land or on the flat, and then on something unstable, and start to build gradually, so 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds. It sounds so simple but wears them down. It makes them tired. When my dogs were young, and whenever they were driving me bats or I was having company over, I would make sure I worked their core and did a lot of these activities right before I had company coming over, so they would go and sleep. Melissa Breau: We've talked a lot about exercise specifically, but I also want to talk a little more about the conditioning piece. It's a blurry line for a lot of people, and I'd love to hear your take on what the difference is between what constitutes conditioning versus what just constitutes exercise. Debbie Torraca: Great question. I think every dog needs a little bit of both in their life every day. I consider exercise a lot of our walking activities, stuff that a lot of dogs do, except I always find people that have back yards tend to not exercise their dog. Dogs that are just let out in the back yard, owners always get upset when I say, “That's not really exercise.” Because you don't know what they're doing. A puppy can go tear up your back yard, or they can just go lay and sleep. Exercise should be a part of every dog's life, that sort of stuff. Conditioning really targets specific areas, and it could be balance, it could be proprioception while a puppy is growing, and their forelimbs are higher than their hind limbs or vice versa. You can work on conditioning, targeting specific areas. For example, forelimbs up on an unstable surface are going to target the hind limbs by putting more weight onto it, but also work the forelimbs and their stability a little bit. These may be more specific exercises, depending upon what's going on. Another example is if you have a large-breed dog that's prone to hip dysplasia, you definitely want to take proactive steps and strengthen up their hips. Simple things to do, conditioning exercises would be sit-to-stand on an unstable surface. Because as they're sitting and standing, they're working their butt muscles, their hip flexors, and their pelvic area. The same thing if a dog is prone to elbow dysplasia. There are certain breeds that are prone to it. We can do a lot of stability conditioning for the forelimb to help with stabilizing or strengthening as much as possible. Ideally, every dog, like how we say to people, ideally everybody should be out walking once a day, and everybody should do some sort of conditioning for their body, for their posture, or whatever, so the same thing. Melissa Breau: You've mentioned a bunch of things as we've gone through, like having your front paws up on something, trying to get your back paws up on something, backing up. Just to condense all those into one question, what are some of the things puppy owners can do to help ensure their puppy grows into a well-formed, physically healthy adult? Do you mind running through some of those things in one list for folks? Debbie Torraca: Usually, probably five key things that I tell puppy owners to work on. One is try to get them to stand still. This can start as early as 8 weeks of age. That is a lot for them. It tells us a lot too. If a puppy can't stand still for 10 seconds, they're usually uncomfortable in their body. So even at 8 weeks of age you can sometimes tell if something is off. So standing still and then building up. That could be initiated on land or on the floor, and then worked up to something unstable, like a phthalate-free disc, or a bed, or a sofa cushion, that sort of stuff. That's the first one. The second one is simple sit-to-stands. Anybody that's had a puppy that is in that medium to large breed or giant breed, we know that the puppies go through every funky sit. They'll sit with their legs out, they're not sitting very ladylike, or that sort of stuff. But working on a nice, controlled sit. I usually try to incorporate that with mealtimes. Try a set of ten before each meal. They're good and hungry, they're usually a little bit crazy, so you can use a few food kibble, you can do that, and then you can progress to them sitting and standing on something unstable. As they are working on something unstable, they're starting to work those large core muscles, balance, and proprioception. The third thing is walking backwards. Just learning body awareness and to use their hind limb to move backwards is a key exercise. We could increase that as the dogs become stronger by stepping over things, by stepping onto different things. The fourth thing is a down, because again, we could turn that into make it more difficult. So going from a stand to a sit to a down, slowly and controlled, and it's both a down and an up. Again starting this on land and then doing it on something unstable, so the unstable activity will make it more difficult. The other thing, the fifth thing, is a little bit more difficult. It involves the dog standing still and just leaning forward and leaning back. This would be kind of analogous to you and I standing on our feet and leaning forward and leaning backward. It requires balance and body awareness, but also a lot of strength. I usually start with puppies with this on a platform and ask them to lean forward just a smidge, maybe half an inch or a centimeter, and then have them return. This is fairly difficult to do, so it may not be until they're 5 or 6 months old. Some of the larger-breed dogs have even a tougher time pulling this together. Those are the five things that just about every puppy can start on. Once they have those down, then we could add different things and make them more difficult, or that sort of stuff, depending upon what the dog is going to do in their professional career. Melissa Breau: You mentioned you do some stuff with puppies as young as 2 weeks. What age are we talking about for the stuff you just mentioned, for those beginning? Debbie Torraca: For the most part, starting at 8 weeks of age, and just keep in mind you want to do it to their tolerance, so no more than 5 minutes. But if they can't handle more than … they can't do that, then you just wait. Also remembering that there are days that they're not going to be able to mentally or physically pull it together, and that's OK. So something you can work on every day, but if they're growing and just want to sleep or chew on things or something, give them the day off, because it sounds so simple, but it's a lot for them. Melissa Breau: Thank you so much. I think that's all the questions I had, so I really appreciate you coming back on the podcast. It was awesome to chat through this stuff. Debbie Torraca: Thank you so much, Melissa, for having me, and I look forward to speaking with you in the future. Melissa Breau: Absolutely. And thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in! We'll be back next week with Nancy Tucker to talk about Desensitization and Counter-conditioning. If you haven't already, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or the podcast app of your choice to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. Credits: Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. 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