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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark!We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for your October Extra Butter episode. Today we're talking about plus size fashion influencer and body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino — who teamed up with WeightWatchers last year. What happened there? And where is the line between body liberation activism and capitalism? (Yes, we struggle with that too!) To hear the whole thing, read the full transcript, and join us in the comments, you do need to be an Extra Butter subscriber. Join Extra Butter! Already an Extra Butter subscriber, and having a hard time getting this episode in your podcast player of choice? Step by step instructions are here! Episode 217 TranscriptCorinneWelcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! If you're listening to this, you are part of Extra Butter, which means you're our favorite Burnt Toasties. VirginiaYour support makes all our work possible and keeps Burnt Toast an ad- and sponsor free space. Which is relevant to today's conversation! CorinneToday, we're going to talk about influencer and advocate Katie Sturino, who became famous on Instagram for her #SuperSizeTheLook content and for creating the Megababe product line. But more recently, she teamed up with Oprah and Weight Watchers, and has gone public about her use of GLP-1s.VirginiaSo before we get into it, let me do my standard caveat that I give anytime we do one of these episodes where we talk about a particular person's work in deal. Body autonomy is a given at Burnt Toast. Katie has the right to take her GLP-1s. That is her business. We're not interrogating that personal decision. We are also not "women tearing down other women," which is the other go-to critique of this work. We're considering Katie's entire body of work here, and we're asking: Is this true body liberation activism? Or is this an example of capitalism co-opting activism? I think that's a valuable question for anyone in the influencing space to be grappling with. I think Corinne and I both walk that line as well in our work. So we are going to critique Katie and some of the professional choices she's made but this is a lens we all benefit from looking through. CorinneWith that, I feel that I need to disclose that I have received gifted products from Megababe.VirginiaFor example! It's a gray area, guys. I have not, but I would have been happy to receive that gift. CorinneI recommended stuff from Megababe before I ever received free stuff! But I have received free stuff. And I do like some of their products. VirginiaThis episode is also not going to be a critique of specific products. Preventing thigh chafing is a noble endeavor.So how did you first encounter Katie Sturino? Do you remember when you first became aware of her work?CorinneIt's honestly hard for me to remember because I feel like she's been around for so long!VirginiaLike 10 years.CorinneIf not more!VirginiaIt was the mid-2010s when she really came onto the scene.CorinneI definitely encountered her Instagram. I think it was her style content. I remember seeing her going into a store and trying on stuff that didn't fit, or trying their biggest size and it wouldn't work for her. And then I also remember the #SuperSizeTheLook.VirginiaFor folks who don't know: #SuperSizeTheLook is a series where Katie picks a photo of a celebrity wearing a really cute outfit, and then styles herself wearing the same outfit. Usually not in identical pieces, because the sizes are not going to work. But she mimics the outfit, and she mimics the pose really well. If it's a celebrity getting out of a town car with a purse on her arm, Katie will also be getting out of a town car. Or walking a tiny dog. She mimics the whole vibe of the photo. And the goal is to show you that bigger bodies look cute in clothes. Which is a message we're here for! CorinneWhat about you? How did you first encounter her?VirginiaWhat's interesting about Katie and me is that we are the same age, we are both 44. And we both come out of the New York media world. I learned this all researching the episode; I don't know her personally. I never worked with her. But we have sort of similar trajectories into body liberation work.And when she first launched, her blog was originally called The 12ish Style. I was also a size 12-ish. Those were my Midsize Queen years, before moving into full plus sizes. So we've had similar trajectories of being in this space first a mid-sized person, and then a small fat person. I've always been interested in her fashion and the way she styles stuff, because it was often quite directly relevant to my own body, though not necessarily relevant to everybody. She is also, like, a foot taller than me, I think? She seems quite tall in photos and she wears very tall heels, too, which is impressive to me, if not actually something I can pull off. But I've always appreciated the vibe and the energy of Katie's content.  She's very open book. A lot of her posts are shot in her underwear, wearing no makeup, in a swimsuit. She's always showing us, "Here's what my real body looks like." There are critiques to be made of this genre of content making, but I think it's also powerful to see non-airbrushed, not super thin bodies. I think there's a lot of value in that. So I knew Megababe, I knew #SuperSizeTheLook, but I didn't know a ton of her backstory. So I did a little research, and most of what I'm going to share with you comes from a New York Times piece that ran in June with the headline, What Katie Sturino Wants You to Know About Her Body (and Yours, Too). This is by Madison Malone Kircher and it ran June 22, 2025.We're going to get into it later in the episode, but Katie is not thrilled with this piece. And I just want to say I have empathy for being in the New York Times and not being thrilled with the way they cover your work. Can relate! So I am going to quote from the piece, because I think it makes some interesting points, and there's some useful context in there. But I'm not saying this piece does the best job analyzing her work. The New York Times describes Katie as "a dog-obsessed public relations pro turned body positivity influencer slash entrepreneur, who built a social media audience by posting candidly about her life."Katie began her career in fashion PR. I think her first job was at Gucci or Dolce Gabbana. She then started her own PR firm in the 2010s. And then found found Internet fame as a dogager, which is a dog manager, running an Instagram account for her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Toast. So this is how she started. Did you know she was a dog influencer before she was a fashion influencer?CorinneI think I do vaguely remember that.VirginiaToast has since passed away. RIP Toast. Great name for a dog, obviously. But I did not know that she started as a dog influencer. That was news to me, and, frankly, rather delightful. But: Coming from a PR background, finding Internet fame through dog influencing...this is a very specific lens to which she's coming to this work. Katie is now a multi-hyphenate. She had a podcast called Boob Sweat. She wrote a non-fiction book Body Talk, which is an illustrated workbook about self love. She has a Substack newsletter. She has the Megababe the product line. And she published her first novel this spring. So Katie is very busy! She is doing a lot. Have you followed her for recs, or you've used Megababe? You like Megababe. CorinneI've used Megababe. I like Megababe. Her particular style has never quite been for me. It's hard to describe exactly what doesn't click for me. It's just very clear, even just reading the this bio—she's very savvy, she's always hustling, she always has kind of a business PR angle, which I both respect and don't relate to.VirginiaThis is her New York media roots. I never worked with Katie, but I worked with lots of Katies. I know this kind of hard-charging woman who's extremely smart and great at marketing and knows how to build a brand and talk to an audience. So she has that whole skill set—and she could be doing it about body positivity, she could be doing it about a dog. She's interested in building a brand. For example, let's consider her first novel Sunny Side Up. Katie tells the New York Times that she worked with a ghost writer: "I don't have the traditional path that a lot of people who write books have had, and I needed help," she said, adding she felt no shame or embarrassment about having a collaborator."I love how upfront she is about that. A lot of books are written by ghostwriters, and I sort of wish people were more aware of that. Mine were not. But I have been a ghost writer! So I don't mind that that's a part of it, but I do think that it's interesting that it wasn't Katie had a novel inside her that she was dying to write. It was that Katie knew that having a novel would be a good brand extension. And the novel is about a plus size fashion influencer who goes on to launch a plus size swimsuit line. And... Katie's plus size swimsuit line came out this summer right after the book launch.CorinneIt's honestly mind boggling. How does anyone handle all that?VirginiaYes, it's so many things. And it does make me take a slightly different look at some of her some of her body positive content. For example, a recurring theme is her in a swimsuit. And the caption is always something like, "figured you could use a size 18 woman in a swimsuit on your feed," just showing her normal body in a swimsuit. But now that I know she's selling the swimsuits that hits differently. So is that just a smart swimsuit marketing strategy or does it feel off to you? CorinneI mean, both? She seems incredibly smart. I'm just impressed that anyone can do as much as she's doing. And: I do think sometimes it feels like you're being sold to, you know?VirginiaAnd because her work is centered around a message that has a social justice component, and a self-help component: Where is the line between "these are her values, and she's built a business on her values, "and "she's co-opting advocacy rhetoric to sell us products?"CorinneIt's definitely a gray area. VirginiaTo further the gray area: I looked at more of her content and I'm also like, these swimsuits are pretty cute. There's also this whole Wirecutter piece I want to talk about, where she goes over her fashion favs. It's good! I clicked through so many links. I was like, "Do I want these $460 jeans? I don't know!"CorinneOh now I want to see them.VirginiaYet I'm also thinking: But you are supposed to be so raw and authentic, and this is your whole vibe, and you're showing us yourself in a swimsuit, because that's supposed to feel brave. First of all, that's problematic in and of itself. Can it stop being brave for fat women to wear swimsuits in public? I would love that to not be a heroic move anymore, but in Katie Sturino's world it is radical to do that, and she's doing it. And... she's selling us the swimsuit.CorinneWell I think there are a lot of ways in which Katie is a very acceptable spokesperson for this messaging. VirginiaSay more about that.CorinneWell, first of all, she has a background in PR. And I think, even at her biggest she's...VirginiaShe's glamorous.CorinneShe's pretty, and she has a certain style. She looks wealthy, I want to say.VirginiaWell, she sure is, because guess who officiated at their wedding? Former mayor of New York City, and friend of her family, Michael Bloomberg.CorinneOh, okay, yeah.VirginiaThis is from the New York Times: "In addition to their apartment in Chelsea, the couple splits their time between homes in Palm Beach, Florida and Maine."CorinneI mean, they are definitely in a different tax bracket than myself.VirginiaSo yes. Wealthy. CorinneBut there are also people who are wealthy and wear Blundstones and barn jackets, you know? She's wearing blazers and heels.VirginiaA lot of pantsuits.Corinne A lot of jewelry. And she's always on vacation somewhere tropical.VirginiaYeah, in an amazing caftan. She's leaning into glam.CorinneShe looks polished. VirginiaShe's very polished. It's very New York City. Like, Sex and the City vibes. She could hang out with Carrie Bradshaw and she would totally fit in with them at one of those fancy lunches. And that's cool. That's her aesthetic. It's also representative of a certain socioeconomic privilege level. This is something that I saw frequently in women's magazines, and something I talked about when Jenn Romolini came on the podcast: So many people who work in New York City media, at the high levels, come from privilege. It is a very nepo-baby-driven industry. Because these are jobs that you have to do tons of unpaid internships to get. And/or work for no money as an assistant. The only way you can do that is if you have family money supporting your ability to access these industries. So it's not surprising to me that she comes from a privileged background, because she comes from PR and fashion, and that's who works in those industries.And I still think it's interesting and somewhat transgressive to be a woman in a larger body in that world. It helps me understand why it felt radical to be a size 12 dressing like a celebrity, because a size 12 in that world is an extremely non-normative body, right? This is the tier of people who have access to all the personal trainers, who are playing tennis all summer. There is no space to be a fat person in that world. So even at a size 12, it feels like, oh my gosh, your body is so other. The scale is just different when you move in these different spaces. So I can critique the space. I can be like, okay, you're friends with billionaires, and that's a hard place to be in a larger body of any kind. Did you take a look at the Wirecutter piece where she was giving a lot of like clothing recs and it's like advice for dressing as a plus size person?CorinneYes, I did take a look at it. She does have some good recs in there. I will say very expensive recs. Her preferred white t-shirt is $100.VirginiaAnd you're going to get spaghetti sauce on it so fast. CorinneIt's a weird vibe. VirginiaOkay, so now let's talk about Oprah and Weight Watchers. In 2024 Katie posted a critique of the first ABC special Oprah did about GLP-1s. And she gave a fairly nuanced critique. There was stuff she liked, there was stuff she didn't like, but she specifically said, "They came so close, and I wish Weight Watchers had fully apologized for the harm they had caused by pushing all of us to diet and want to change our bodies for so long." She was like, oh, they almost got it, but they didn't. And then in response, CEO Sima Sistani got on Instagram and did apologize. She did this speech of, you're right, Katie. I was wrong. Like, we've been wrong. We've done harm, and kind of fully walked into it. So what was your take when that all happened? CorinneTo be honest, I wasn't paying too much attention. But I do think the best apology from Weight Watchers would be them closing down, you know? It's very weird to me to be like, "Yes, we realize we've done harm, and we're just going to keep doing it."VirginiaWell, and what they were really apologizing for was selling a plan that didn't work and now they're selling GLP-1s. So it's, "We have the thing that'll work now!" As opposed to apologizing for trying to make us all do this in the first place. CorinneEven Katie going on Instagram and calling out the CEO— something like that, would just never occur to me, because I don't know, I just would never expect someone at Weight Watchers to respond or care. And I also think Weight Watchers is a microcosm, you know? It's like, sure, Weight Watchers has done harm, and they're just part of a bigger system. And you're not acknowledging that there's a bigger system there.VirginiaWell and Katie did get a response. Now, on the one hand, Katie has many more Instagram followers than you, so there's that piece of it. But I think it's an open question how planned this was, and whether they had talked ahead of time that Katie would critique and that Sima Sistani would publish her apology. Because I mean number one, no Weight Watchers CEO can just casually hop on her Instastories and apologize without having run the plan by many lawyers to make sure that she wasn't going to tank the business. So that had to have been planned, to some extent. And then the next piece of this is later last year, Katie had her own interview with Oprah in a different special, this one sponsored by Weight Watchers. And then she went on to host a podcast for Weight Watchers. So at some point, Katie got paid by Weight Watchers. Whether it was not until she hosted the podcast, or whether she was paid to be on the special with Oprah, or whether she was in a sponsorship deal with them when she asked for the apology, we don't know. But at some point, she moved from activist to on the payroll of a diet company.CorinneWasn't her response like, "Well, they were going to pay someone, it might as well be me? Or like it might as well be a plus size person." VirginiaWhat she said in the Oprah interview is, "If we don't have this conversation, if we don't insert our voice into this conversation, someone else will. Someone else will make those decisions for us." That's her argument. She wants to be in the room where it happens. She wants to be representing plus size people to these companies and with these companies. But she's not doing it pro-bono. She's not Tigress Osborne, Executive Director of NAAFA, depending on fundraisers to pay for plane tickets to places. She's doing this as a multi-hyphenate with three homes who's now getting a paycheck from Weight Watchers.CorinneYeah, it's so complicated. Because on the one hand, I can see her point. If Weight Watchers is going to be giving money to someone, it's kind of good that they would be giving some of it to fat people. So on the one hand capitalism, we're all kind of forced to sell out in some way, and on the other hand, you don't love to see it. VirginiaYou don't love to see it.CorinneEspecially when that person has three homes. VirginiaIt's a moment where I think her experiences of marginalization as a fat person erased her ability to see her privilege as a wealthy, white person. If Weight Watchers is going to pay fat people, Katie Sturino is not the person I need them to pay! I am not the person I need them to pay. Those of us in a certain tax bracket, living at a certain privilege level, are not the ones who need cash reparations from Weight Watchers. It's lower income folks who have paid to be in those meetings for years and years, who took their daughters to those meetings, who this company preyed on because it was an "affordable" approach to weight loss. And took their money over and over again every time they regained the weight and came back.CorinneWell, this is all is reminding me of the book Dietland.VirginiaBy Sarai Walker, friend of the show, yes.CorinneWhere the the heiress of the diet company is using profits from the diet company to do a type of reparations, vigilante justice. VirginiaI don't think that that's what's happening here.And I want to look a little bit at what Katie's defense has been around all of this. She's not afraid to talk very directly to haters who criticize her about her body. So in the New York Times piece, she disclosed that she's taking a GLP-1 for her own weight loss, and she then shared in a video that this was a medical decision, that she didn't really care if she lost weight or not that it was doing it to manage her A1C whatever. Again, that's Katie's business. I have no opinion about that. But she's in a smaller body now—not down to a size 12, but a mid-sized body now—and she's still pushing herself as a face of this movement. And that is a little bit complicated. She's talked about how it doesn't matter what size she is, she gets flack all the time. Like, when she was a size 12, she was too small to be representing body positivity. As a 22 people said she was too big. She's always, always, always getting constant comments about her bodies. And you know, that is really hard to deal with. That is not welcome feedback.And it is tricky that she has made her body very much her brand, I don't know, I struggle with this. It sounds like I'm saying she's asking for it, and I'm not. But you're posting content in swimsuits all the time. You're showing us your rolls, and then you're saying we shouldn't talk about people's bodies. Bodies are the least interesting thing about us. But her body is very interesting to her. She's making it a center of her work.CorinneI mean, you're making some points. It's hard to land in one way or another here. I do think the cost to being a public figure in the way that she is, in some ways, is people harassing you. And I think that's horrible and too high a cost. I also think she's made some really strange decisions, like working with Weight Watchers and still wanting to defend body neutrality or whatever.VirginiaYeah, she prefers body neutrality to body positivity, we should say and that's fine. I'm not attached to either term, to be honest. CorinneI feel like I always end up more confused than than I started on these subjects.VirginiaWhere did you start? CorinneI think where I started was Katie Sturino neutrality. Like I just sort of felt like she's not my people or whatever, and then I do feel kind of bad for her getting all this criticism and and then also I just feel, mad that people have so much money. But what do we do? I don't know.VirginiaI think it's complicated by her decision to take the Weight Watchers money. I think if she was just taking GLP-1s, that's her own business. Her body changing is her own business, even though she makes content that really centers her body. I would be backing her, like, yeah, that's not for people to interrogate your body. It's still your body, it's not your business. And I think she's walking a really complicated line by deciding to then also monetize her weight loss, by hooking up with Weight Watchers. That feels different, because she's promoting Weight Watchers, which means she's selling weight loss to other people. She's suggesting that these GLP1s are a good option for other people. Maybe she hasn't directly said those words, but she has done the Oprah special. She's lent them her brand, which has a lot of credibility. Someone said to me, l"I go out of my way to buy Megababe, even though it costs a little more than comparable products, because I want to support Katie. I want to back her work." People invest in her because they believe in her mission. CorinneThat's true.VirginiaAnd now she has attached that mission to Weight Watchers, which is selling GLP1s and obviously selling weight loss. That's where it loses me a little for her to then be like, how dare people talk about my body? You're literally selling this new version of your body. You're showing it to us because you're marketing this thing. That's where it gets really murky. On the other hand, there's a video that I'll link to where she talks quite a lot about how the internal work we need to do on body acceptance has nothing to do with the scale, and she does seem to really want to make the point that she feels very detached from her own weight loss numbers. That's not why she's on it. And she makes the point that if you don't do your own internal work, you can lose tons of weight, and you would still be miserable with your body. The weight loss is not a solution for body image struggles. And I think that's valuable. And I think there are a lot of people who listen to her who need to hear that. So I think that's useful. And it then is confusing that she's like, "But also Weight Watchers is great now."CorinneOne through line in a lot of her content is that it does feel like sometimes the bigger picture is missing, like the intersectionality. I'm not a super close follower, so maybe I'm just missing it. But I feel like I'm not seeing her do a ton of advocacy for other fat people.VirginiaWell, she really stays in her lane, which is fashion. I don't hear her talking about healthcare access, don't hear her talking about workplace discrimination, housing discrimination. Definitely not how anti-fatness intersects with racism and other marginalization. I don't think that's a focus of hers. And in some ways, that's fine, and in some ways that shows, I think, that she's not here for a deep dive into the world of fat liberation. Okay, so our big Burnt Toast question that we ask in all these episodes: Is Katie Sturino a diet?CorinneYes?VirginiaShe is selling a diet...by working with Weight Watchers. CorinneAnd I think just by embodying a very narrow line of fatness.VirginiaShe is selling a specific image of acceptable fatness.CorinneWhat's your take?VirginiaI started this episode wanting to be able to say no, in part just because everybody expects me to say yes.CorinneI know I think I'm usually on the no side. VirginiaYeah, you're usually the no and I'm usually the yes. But I think the more we talk about it, I think I'm landing there as well. But I also think she's the embodiment of this larger issue, which is: So much activism happens through social media now. And social media is a business. It is where people are building brands and making money and that means that activism gets infused with business in these really messy ways. I think plus size fashion influencers as a category have really not done a great job with this, because we have seen this trajectory of using body positivity rhetoric, even fat liberation rhetoric, and centering fat joy, celebrating you look so great in all the clothes... and then forgetting all of the other work that goes along with that, and then if they manage to achieve body changes, very quickly changing their tune about how important all of this is. I don't think she's Rosey Beeme, who's like, "Forget I ever liked fat people." I don't think she's that at all, but I do think she has not done the work of intersectionality here. CorinneYeah. It kind of feels like a like microcosm of everything that's happening in the US right now. VirginiaFor sure, for sure.CorinneIt's hard to not just extrapolate out. VirginiaSo are we saying I should not order the $460 jeans?CorinneI mean, don't ask me on this stuff, because I'm always like I do want to know. I do want to know if they're good jeans. VirginiaI do want to know. I am curious!  CorinneThis would make a good Patreon post. VirginiaI don't know that they would fit me. I have to look at the size chart and figure out if it's like a Gap 35 or if it's like a designer brand 35.CorinneI feel like it depends on if they have stretch or not. I bet they do. Katie seems like someone who would be going for stretch jeans.VirginiaShe does also do all those underwear tests where she checks whether things rolls down. That's valuable content. CorinneShe is brave. She's doing the videos that personally I would not want to do.VirginiaYou don't see me on my in my underwear on the Internet. I mean, I am on WikiFeet, but that was not my choice. That's as scandalous as I get. All right. Well, that was a very interesting conversation. Listeners, we want to hear what you think. Where do you land on this one? Have you followed her work? Have you felt, had mixed feelings about the Weight Watchers of it all? Do you have a totally different take? You can tell us in the comments. ButterVirginiaOkay, my Butter, I gave you a little preview. You can tell because we're on Zoom together, and you can see a different background behind me. But I moved my desk to a different part of my–actually, not even a different part of my office. I moved it from being parallel with the wall to being kitty corner between two walls. And I'm so much more comfortable in my office! And I realized I had my desk too close to the wall and it was not size inclusive. I was always bumping up against the wall behind me, and what a dumb thing to do in one's home office where you have total control. I had just decided the desk needed to face a certain way. I don't know what made me think it was necessary. A lot of it is the pressure on having a good Zoom background? But I've decided unless I'm doing TV or something, I'm going to keep my desk in a more comfortable place. CorinneI think that's really reasonable. VirginiaAnd it just made me think: How many other small ways do we accept our homes or our cars or whatever not being comfortable for our bodies? Like this cost $0. I literally slid the desk over to make more room. Make more room for yourselves!CorinneTotally, it's so funny how hard that stuff is to notice sometimes.VirginiaI hadn't even realized that's why I was uncomfortable. I do also need a new desk chair. If people have desk chair recs, I want those in the comments as well. I really would like to know because I'm in a crappy West Elm ancient desk chair. It's like oddly off balance. It's not good for my lower back. But I want one that's not a million dollars and not ugly.CorinneGood luck with that. I'm also really admiring your Cape Cod collarless sweatshirt.VirginiaOh, my cut collar sweatshirt. It's really cute, right? It was too tight in the neck. It's pretty tight in the waist. I was debating maybe cutting that somehow too I haven't quite figured out. Like, if I cut off the band at the bottom and it's just sort of like, boxy, would that be cute? CorinneI think it would be cute. I think it'd be more cropped. VirginiaCorinne, what's your Butter?CorinneMy Butter is a Butter that has been Buttered before. It's Taskmaster. I know it has been mentioned by other burnt toast guests, but you know what it is, or?Virginia it's an app where people come and do things for you?CorinneNo, nope. That's TaskRabbit.VirginiaI was like, why are you recommending the gig economy? CorinneAnd I've actually had very mixed results with TaskRabbit. Not recommending that one. Someone blew up a light bulb on my ceiling. That's a story for another day. TaskMaster is a British TV show, there's a comedian host, and then there are like five comedian guests, and they get assigned psychotic tasks. Like, I don't know, like, open this paper bag without using your arms or some seemingly impossible task, and then you watch them do it, and they get ranked and get points. The first episode that I watched, I was laughing so hard, I was crying, peeing my pants, like my abs were sore. And it is just very easy to watch, like, you just laugh and it's funny.VirginiaI don't usually do reality TV with my kiddo for our show, yeah, but this does sound like a fun one to watch with her. CorinneYeah, I will say there's like, some mild--they're comedians, so there's some mild innuendo and stuff.VirginiaI mean, I think I'm going to write a whole essay about this, but I love watching inappropriate television with my children. I think it opens up many great conversations.CorinneGreat. Well, you should definitely watch it, though it's on YouTube, and I have been paying for seasons. But someone actually in the Burnt Toast chat today was saying that they watch it for free on YouTube. So now I'm confused. I really am enjoying Taskmaster.VirginiaWell, that's delightful, yeah, all right. Well, this was a great episode. Excited to hear what everyone thinks about. What furniture are you moving, what tasks are you completing, tell us in the comments. The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies!The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism!

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The White House has been home to a menagerie of pets, from working animals such as horses and sheep, to companions of the Scottish Terrier and Siamese cat varieties - with the odd raccoon, cow, or badger thrown in, as well. Like the almost 90 million American households who have a pet, many First Families have brought animals home even when the address was 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin meets Alan Price, director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and takes a tour of their new exhibit, Presidential Pets. Museum curators have gathered rarely seen items from their own collection, including dog biscuits kept in President Kennedy's desk to feed the pups who visited him in the Oval Office. Other Presidential Libraries and Museums have loaned dozens of items to help tell the story of the creatures who have inhabited the White House. In this episode you'll see a Navy coat made for Fala, the beloved Scottie of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; a doghouse in the shape of the White House made for Rex, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cherished by the Reagans; a saddle and riding crop used by President Theodore Roosevelt; and a rare look at a passport made for Pushinka, the dog gifted by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to the Kennedy family. The exhibit runs through April 26, 2026 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.A copy of the White House History Quarterly  “Animals at Work in White House History” edition can be purchased at this link.

The White House has been home to a menagerie of pets, from working animals such as horses and sheep, to companions of the Scottish Terrier and Siamese cat varieties - with the odd raccoon, cow, or badger thrown in, as well. Like the almost 90 million American households who have a pet, many First Families have brought animals home even when the address was 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin meets Alan Price, director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and takes a tour of their new exhibit, Presidential Pets. Museum curators have gathered rarely seen items from their own collection, including dog biscuits kept in President Kennedy's desk to feed the pups who visited him in the Oval Office. Other Presidential Libraries and Museums have loaned dozens of items to help tell the story of the creatures who have inhabited the White House. In this episode you'll see a Navy coat made for Fala, the beloved Scottie of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; a doghouse in the shape of the White House made for Rex, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cherished by the Reagans; a saddle and riding crop used by President Theodore Roosevelt; and a rare look at a passport made for Pushinka, the dog gifted by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to the Kennedy family.   The exhibit runs through April 26, 2026 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.A copy of the White House History Quarterly  “Animals at Work in White House History” edition can be purchased at this link.  

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed speaks with American Kennel Club author and historian Bud Buccone about dogs of the Gilded Age and with Donna Stein, the dog mama of Oona- the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who plays Pumpkin in Julian Fellows' TV show, “The Gilded Age”.

There's something uniquely Irish about the warmth of a busy household - laughter around the dinner table, a kettle always on the boil, and, for many families, a wagging tail waiting by the door. Dogs have long been part of family life across Ireland, adding joy, companionship, and a little bit of organised chaos to everyday living. Welcoming a puppy into the home is often one of the most exciting decisions a family can make. Yet it also brings challenges: training, commitment, and, of course, the reality of keeping a house clean when little paws come running across the floor. Balancing the delight of a new pup with the practicality of a tidy, welcoming home is part of modern family life here in Ireland. Puppies in Irish Homes Irish families have always had a soft spot for dogs. From the loyal sheepdogs that once worked in the fields to the friendly spaniels that curl up by the fire, dogs are interwoven into our culture. Today, as more people move into cities and towns, smaller breeds and mixed breeds are becoming popular companions. The journey often starts with searching for puppies for sale in Ireland. Parents want a pet that's gentle with children, first-time owners need a breed that's easy to train, and older couples may look for a dog that enjoys shorter walks. The excitement of bringing a puppy home is matched by the responsibility to give them the right start in life. Popular Breeds in Ireland Among the most cherished choices are Cavachons, a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise. Known for their affectionate nature and manageable size, they're perfect for city living or family homes. It's not unusual to hear friends chatting about where to find Cavachon puppies in Ireland, as the breed continues to grow in popularity. Labradors remain a classic choice, especially for active households who enjoy long walks on the beach or in the countryside. Chihuahuas, though tiny, are also gaining ground with apartment dwellers who want a companion that doesn't need as much space. Each breed brings its own quirks, but all have one thing in common: they become part of the family. Choosing Responsibly While the excitement of a new puppy is undeniable, Irish families are becoming more conscious of the importance of responsible adoption. Ethical breeding practices and verified listings help ensure that puppies are healthy, well-socialised, and raised in caring environments. Awareness campaigns in Ireland have encouraged people to research before buying. Families now consider not just the breed's temperament, but also the background - asking questions about vaccinations, socialisation, and the living conditions the puppy has grown up in. Choosing responsibly not only supports animal welfare but also gives families the best chance of welcoming a happy, healthy pup into their home. The Joy and the Mess The first weeks with a puppy are magical - little paws padding across the kitchen, playful nips, and excited barks at the postman. Yet reality sets in quickly. Puppies shed, track mud through the hallway, and occasionally have accidents on the rug. Even the most house-proud families can find themselves overwhelmed by the extra cleaning that comes with owning a dog. It's not just about the visible mess, either. Allergies, pet odours, and muddy paw prints can make a home feel less inviting. While many families embrace the chaos as part of the package, there's no denying that keeping a home both pet-friendly and spotless takes some effort. Practical Tips for Dog-Friendly Cleaning Irish homes are lived in, and that's their charm. Still, a few practical steps can make a big difference when dogs are part of the family: Floor care: placing washable mats near doors where dogs come in from the garden or park helps contain dirt. Wooden or tiled floors are easier to clean than carpets. Soft furnishings: throws and washable covers protect sofas and chairs from fur. A weekly wash keeps everything fresh. Air quality: regula...

What to listen for:“We're always inspired by the students and all the hard work that goes on. It blows my mind every single year.”Today, our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, reflect on their recent experience at Distraction Camp 2025, where handlers and dogs from across the country gathered on Robin's Iowa farm to build deeper relationships through the chaos of real-world distractions.This year's breakthrough came from an unexpected source: cats. The rallying cry “I like cats” (a Crystal original) turned into a reminder to not push your dog to engage but instead allow them to choose connection. When one handler kept insisting her dog play while the dog clearly felt overwhelmed, Crystal asked about her cats. As the handler described her Norwegian cat, her dog—suddenly ignored—began seeking attention, eventually jumping up with a playful “boop” as if to say, “Hey, I'm here too!”Sometimes we need to step back and let our dogs actively choose us, rather than desperately pursuing their attention. Like cats, we can be interesting without being overly available, which means creating pull instead of push in our relationships.Throughout the week, handlers learned to advocate fiercely for their dogs, making training decisions based on what each individual needed rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Students chose different starting positions, modified exercises, and even sat out searches when their dogs weren't ready—something rarely seen at training seminars.The diversity was something else: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels worked alongside Chesapeakes and Pomeranians, each requiring different approaches. One handler discovered her dog's love of bubbles could replace his obsession with "summer snow" (cottonwood fluff). In other words, a distraction was turned into a powerful reinforcer. Another handler learned to read her sensitive dog's signals through a ball-carrying ritual that communicated “I feel safe now.”By week's end, the transformation was visible in both species. As one student suggested, they should rename it “Relationship Camp,” because when the handler-dog connection is strong, it's easy to conquer distractions! Key Topics:The “I Like Cats” Philosophy: Creating Pull vs. Push (04:04)Student Advocacy: Learning to Make Training Decisions (23:50)Individual Approaches for Different Breeds and Personalities (29:37)Building Confidence Through Safe Spaces (34:39)Creative Reinforcement: What Does Your Dog Love? (37:24)Camp Logistics and Amazing Support Staff (43:45)Key Takeaways (44:30)We want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Detection Dog Trainer AcademyK9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!Crystal Wing (CB K9) can be found here!You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at k9detectioncollaborative.com

☕ Episode Overview:In this lively Friday edition of The Coffee Club Show with Janae and Ronnie, it's all about laughter, local flavor, and heartfelt conversations. The hosts take listeners through a mix of summer fun, community highlights, nostalgia trips, and meaningful Veterans stories. From street fair food cravings to kissing-as-therapy and corndog-induced joy, this episode truly has a little bit of everything—including a pup with Frito paws.

This week we're joined by singer-songwriter and dog lover, Nick Celino, talking about his new music and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie, who is the latest in the line of previous doggies, Tino, Billy, and Prince. Check out Nick's music on Spotify.And this week is the first in our new partnership with the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB.For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

ACHTUNG BEI CHRONISCHEM HUSTEN BEIM HUND: WENN HUSTEN ZUM ALARMSIGNAL WIRD Warnsignal chronischer Husten Ein harmloses Räuspern oder doch ein ernstes Warnzeichen? Tierarzt Henning Wilts klärt in dieser Folge von "Hund, Katze, Gesuck", warum chronischer Husten bei Hunden nie auf die leichte Schulter genommen werden darf. Er erklärt den Unterschied zwischen akuten Infekten wie Zwingerhusten und dem tückischen Dauerhusten, der auf schwerwiegende Grunderkrankungen wie Herzprobleme hinweisen kann. Besonders kleine Rassen wie Cavalier King Charles Spaniels und Chihuahuas, aber auch große Hunde wie Dobermänner sind gefährdet. Was passiert, wenn ein vergrößertes Herz auf die Luftröhre drückt und warum dabei sogar lebensgefährliche Flüssigkeitsansammlungen in der Lunge entstehen können, erfahrt ihr in dieser spannenden Episode. Symptome erkennen – Leben retten Welche Anzeichen sollten dich alarmieren? Neben dem klassischen trockenen, bellenden Husten können auch Atemnot, schnelle Ermüdung, Appetitlosigkeit und bläuliche Schleimhäute Hinweise auf ein Herzleiden sein. Henning Wilts gibt wertvolle Tipps zur Beobachtung und erklärt, wie EKG, Ultraschall und Blutdruckmessungen für eine exakte Diagnose unverzichtbar sind. Auch die Bedeutung früher Erkennung wird eindrucksvoll beleuchtet: Je früher ein Herzproblem erkannt wird, desto besser sind die Heilungschancen. Höre rein und lerne, wie du deinem Hund im Notfall das Leben retten kannst!   Seminare: https://henningwilts.de/seminare   Kontaktdaten: Henning Wilts: https://henningwilts.de info@henningwilts.de https://www.instagram.com/henningwilts/ https://www.facebook.com/henning.wilts/ www.youtube.com/@HenningWiltsTierarzt https://www.linkedin.com/in/henning-wilts-376a8722b/ https://www.tiktok.com/@henningwilts    

Dr. Judy Morgan grew up in Pitman and Woodstown, NJ, where she graduated high school as valedictorian in 1977. In 1980 she graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Dr. Morgan is a certified and accredited veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractitioner, and food therapist.After 36 years, Dr. Morgan retired from clinical practice in 2020. She now focuses on speaking, creating educational content, online consultations for clients, and her webstore.Dr. Morgan spends much of her time working with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Toy Spaniel rescue groups by assisting in finding, transporting, and fostering neglected animals. She is Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey's House Dog Hospice and Senior Sanctuary. She also enjoys public speaking and giving presentations at local, national and international continuing education venues.She is a best-selling author of eight books, hundreds of online and print magazine articles, and host of her own Naturally Healthy Pets podcast. She has been featured on Fox News, local cable television, CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, and as a guest on over 200 radio shows. Her goal is to change the lives of millions of pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.Dr Judy Morgan's Links:Website: https://drjudymorgan.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudymorgan/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJudyMorganDr Steph's Links: Top 5 Mast Cell Stabilizers Masterclass: https://stephaniepeacock.com/masterclass-top-5-mcas-stabilizers/Mast Cell Course: https://stephaniepeacock.com/mast-cellTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacockInstgram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/Sunlighten: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGutCompany/code: DRPEACOCK AirDoctor: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-airdoctorAquaTru: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-aquatruProlon: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-prolonWork with me: https://stephaniepeacock.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://stephanies-newsletter-c410d1.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Dr. Judy Morgan is a retired veterinarian, author, and educator with a passion for holistic pet care. A valedictorian graduate from Woodstown High School (1977), she earned her B.S. from Rutgers (1980) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois (1984). She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractor, and food therapist.After 36 years in practice, Dr. Morgan retired in 2020 to focus on speaking, education, online consultations, and her webstore. She serves as Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey's House Dog Hospice and actively supports Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Toy Spaniel rescues.A best-selling author of eight books, she has been featured on major media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and PBS. Through her Naturally Healthy Pets podcast and extensive writing, she empowers pet owners to use natural healing, reduce chemical reliance, and improve pet wellness worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industryGrief arrives without warning and stays without permission. After saying goodbye to Brady, my 16-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and faithful "workout warrior," I'm sharing this deeply personal episode from a raw, tender place of loss.The bond between humans and their pets creates a unique kind of love—uncomplicated, steady, and honest. Brady wasn't just my dog; he was woven into the fabric of my daily existence. He was the first face greeting me when I opened the door, the loyal companion who looked directly into my eyes as if understanding every word, and the constant presence beside me during workouts. When such a powerful connection is severed, the silence becomes deafening.Through tears and vulnerability, I offer gentle guidance for anyone navigating the grief of losing a beloved pet: Allow yourself to feel everything without judgment. Create small rituals to honor their memory. Lean on friends who understand. Most importantly, reject the arbitrary timelines society tries to impose on your healing journey. Those first days after losing Brady, my wellness routines faltered—I skipped workouts, chose comfort foods over nutrition, and that was perfectly okay. Sometimes self-compassion means giving yourself permission to simply survive rather than thrive.Let this episode be a reminder that grieving a pet is valid, significant, and worthy of your patience. Our furry companions teach us about unconditional love in life, and in their absence, they teach us about grace. If you're walking this difficult path, I see you, I honor your loss, and I hope you'll join me in choosing wellness even in grief—not by forcing yourself back to "normal," but by carrying their love forward in everything you do.Support the show

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we're going to talk about one of my favorite breeds, the super sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (what we'll Cavaliers from now on, since it's a mouthful!). Unfortunately, we all know that this breed has horrible myxomatous mitral valve disease. So, if you see Cavaliers in your clinic, when should you decide to put these dogs on heart medications? After all, we know that the initiation of pimobendan can significantly delay the onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease (or “mitral valve disease”), and that detection of the transition from stage B1 to B2 in this population of dogs is important so that therapy can be initiated expediently.Sponsored By: Antech

This episode is just me (Jessica Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD) - talking about a new genetic test for the risk of mitral valve disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Cavs are at incredibly high risk of this disease and get it at much younger ages than other breeds. What does this new test mean in terms of predicting if your Cav is at risk, and whether a particular Cav should be bred? I talk about several papers in this episode. If you want to check them out yourself, they are: Mead, Sophie E., et al. "Genetic Variants at the Nebulette Locus Are Associated with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease Severity in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels." Genes 13.12 (2022): 2292. - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9778376/  Mattin, M. J., et al. "Prevalence of and risk factors for degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs attending primary‐care veterinary practices in England." Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 29.3 (2015): 847-854. - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jvim.12591 Keene, Bruce W., et al. "ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs." Journal of veterinary internal medicine 33.3 (2019): 1127-1140. - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6524084/ 

How Breeds Have Managed Population-wide Health Crises Host Laura Reeves is joined again by Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, Project Director, IPFD Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs at the International Partnership for Dogs. The wide-ranging conversation covers how different breeds have managed population-wide health crises. Llewellyn-Zaidi discusses specific issues with Irish Setters in the UK and Pointers in the US, as well as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and French Bulldogs in Finland. She also uses knowledge of the inbreeding in dairy cattle to address some of our questions about the potential of "inbreeding depression" in dogs. "Education is us making the best decisions we have with the information we have in that moment," Llewellyn-Zaidi said. "And then where those unintended consequences can go wrong. Bear with me, I'm going to pivot from dogs for just a minute and talk about the dairy cattle industry because I think that is a great warning to the dog breeding world about what we want to keep in mind when we're making our breeding decisions. (This gives insight into) how we might want to work collectively to solve some of these problems that we're all facing and also collectively how we might want to achieve the goals and the positive traits and positive characteristics we have in our breeding stock. "The dairy industry historically had a philosophy of not particularly using a wide number of stud bulls. Their goals when they're breeding dairy cows are not our goals when we're breeding dogs. They're wanting to produce animals that have a very specific trait characteristic, but also are not required for longevity. Generally speaking longevity is kind of a priority for dog breeding. So they had two challenges with that and that if you don't include longevity or if you are removing those cows at a certain age before their natural lifespan would end then you don't really know what may be coming into middle or older age. "There's a study in 2015, so 10 years ago, where they looked at where the genesis of modern American dairy cattle came from. They realized that all of the American dairy cattle at the moment descended from two bulls from the 1880s. Those were the bulls' lineages that have survived various breeding strategies over the years. "If you are a livestock nerd or if you're interested at all in dairy cattle, you probably have heard of Toy Story, who sired over half a million offspring and he's within living memory. What's interesting and, harkening back to our previous conversations again about genetic diversity, funnily enough, in dairy cattle, they started noticing that infertility issues were coming into dairy cows. "What they didn't think about or they didn't really maybe appreciate how inbred those female cows were as well. Because essentially Toy Story was breeding over and over and over and over and over again with his daughters and granddaughters and nieces. So the inbreeding was compounding and they were already inbred to begin with." Listen in to hear Llewellyn-Zaidi's conversation about how different breeds and clubs have solved health issues and genetic diversity questions in positive and constructive ways. And don't forget to tap in next week for part two.

Tami Holladay, a former counselor turned Life Transitions Coach, has dedicated her career to empowering women as they build confidence, navigate life's challenges, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and claim their identity with purpose. Tami passionately walks alongside her clients, providing a judgment-free, confidential space that's nurtured by grace and encouragement.With over two decades of experience in counseling, coaching, missionary work, ministry leadership, and being a mom, Tami brings a unique and heartfelt perspective to the challenges women face at all stages of life. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and is a certified Enneagram Coach.Through Individual Personalized Coaching, Tami works closely with clients over 6 or 12 months, providing tailored support as they create lasting, positive change. Her signature 8-week Group Coaching Program, “Be You, Be Confident,” helps women quiet their inner critic, reconnect with their true selves, and create a sense of community by seeing that we're never alone in life. Tami fosters an environment where participants can share their experiences, support one another, and grow together.Outside of coaching, Tami is a dedicated wife and mom of three: two daughters who are now young adults and a son in middle school. She loves hiking in the stunning Colorado mountains with her family, cheering on the Denver Broncos, watching period pieces on Netflix, and catching up with friends over coffee. And of course, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is always nearby for cuddles.*************************************************************Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.Judy's mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.The Inspired Impact Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast-with-judy-carlson-interview-with-tami-holladay-founder-of-holladay-coaching-llc

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

In this latest episode, we have the privilege of interviewing TopGunz athlete, Danny Royce… Call Sign: Daddy Donuts! Danny and his wonderful wife Brittany have two daughters, Sloane and Chandler plus a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Bear. He got into triathlon because it filled a void left by the end of his college swimming career. Turns out he loved the suffering, couldn't get enough, and now enjoys the challenge of squeezing all of his training in without compromising his roles as the best husband and father possible, as well as fulfilling his demanding job as a lawyer. Danny has competed in over 17 Ironmans and has qualified for Hawaii two times. We discuss his training regiment, career highlights, and his journey in triathlon which started in 2008! As always, thanks for listening and thanks for joining us Danny! Congrats on a great performance in Chattanooga over the weekend! ​You can follow Danny via his Instagram handle: ironroycer81 --- Show Notes: Introductions and background @ 0:00 The hosts, Colin Cook and Elliot Kawaoka, introduce their guest Daniel Royce, an experienced age-group triathlete who has completed over 18 Ironman races. Daniel shares his background, including growing up in Virginia and New York, swimming competitively from a young age, and finding triathlon after college as a way to fill the competitive void. Reflections on high-volume swim training @ 1:30 Daniel describes the intense swim training regimens he experienced as a youth swimmer, including "Hell Week" where he would swim 20,000 yards per day for 5 days straight. He reflects on how that type of high-volume, high-intensity training, while formative, was likely excessive for young athletes and didn't always translate well to the demands of triathlon. Current swim training approach @ 11:36 Daniel explains how he has adapted his swim training for triathlon, now only swimming 3-4 times per week for 10-12,000 yards total. He focuses on maintaining feel for the water and race-pace swimming, rather than high-intensity intervals, as this allows him to be fresh for the bike and run. Bike training and racing strategy @ 29:14 Daniel discusses his approach to bike training and racing. He started out as a weak cyclist but has built up his cycling fitness over the years, now riding 6-7 days per week, mostly indoors on a TT bike. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and building an aerobic base over high-intensity intervals. Reliance on heart rate vs. power @ 37:15 Daniel shares how he has shifted his focus to training and racing primarily by heart rate, rather than power, as this allows him to better manage his effort and pacing, especially in variable conditions. He provides examples of how heart rate has helped him avoid blowing up on the run. Overcoming mental challenges in the sport @ 49:55 Daniel opens up about the mental health struggles he has faced in triathlon, including a low point where he walked off the course during a race. He credits working with a sports psychologist and adopting a daily gratitude practice as key to rediscovering the joy in the sport and finding a healthier, more sustainable approach. Recap and looking ahead @ 58:37 The hosts and Daniel wrap up the discussion, with Daniel expressing excitement for his upcoming race at Chattanooga. The group emphasizes the value of transparency and sharing both the highs and lows of one's athletic journey.

Join us for a beautiful conversation with founder, Amy Kummer founder of Amy Kummer Interiors. AKI represents a commitment to elegance, femininity, and the high-level, professional expertise that is hallmark of its services. Although AKI is known for luxury-level, white glove interior design experiences for its clients, Amy's cheerful, welcoming, and kind personality make the process approachable, positive, and memorable. AKI gracefully walks the lines between luxury and livable, traditional with a touch of modern, and professional and down-to-earth.With a decade of experience in the design industry, Amy has developed an affinity and mastery for fresh traditional designs. Her strength lies in her ability to pull together fabrics in an effortless, yet refined way, keeping the overall look classic and timeless. As Amy's national portfolio continues to rapidly grow, so too has her press recognition, with features and articles in Southern Living, HGTV, and Cottages and Gardens. In 2022, Amy was selected to design a room at the Hampton Designer Showhouse as well as participate in the Holiday House X HGTV Virtual Showhouse. Amy lives with her husband Brett, two precious children Preston and Caroline, and Winston, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Shop links! https://shopmy.us/founderssocietyFollow along on socials - @amykummerinteriors  @shopsocietygirls

In this episode, you'll also hear:What to expect from the “Leading with Grace” seriesHow one member of our community exemplifies a spirit of service and empathyHow to measure — and use — your spark of potentialOne simple action you can take today to make an impactIntroducing the “Leading with Grace” Series!Welcome to “Leading with Grace,” a series where the light of faith intersects with the art of leadership, designed for Christian authors and thought leaders! This series is an expedition to the core of servant leadership as exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ. In this series, we'll uncover the seven leadership principles that can transform lives and the world, so you can be inspired to lead with a servant's heart, uplift others through your words, and create ripples of positive change. Each of the seven principles will shine a light on the pathway to a servant leader approach, helping you not only walk in Jesus' steps, but also stand on His shoulders and view the higher horizon of your calling. Whether you're scribbling your first draft or putting the finishing touches on your latest manuscript, these principles have the power to deepen your influence and elevate your impact. So if you're ready to step into your role as a change maker — to pen not only stories, but legacies — then “Leading with Grace” is where your next chapter begins! Get ready for an awakening, a rebirth into leadership that serves, heals, and harbors the greatest purpose. A Spirit of Service & Empathy“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.”1 Peter 4:10What if the true essence of our potential is not measured by our individual achievements, but by our dedication to uplifting others? What if our greatest legacy is the kindness and understanding we spread through our acts of service?To kick off the “Leading with Grace” series, let's examine the example set by a member of our own community: John Alexander, whose life exemplifies a spirit of service and empathy. John is a Texas resident, an author, and a cherished member of the Christian Authors Network, and he embodies the spirit of service through his passion for poetry and storytelling.After a successful career in high tech, John turned his full attention to writing, crafting stories and poems that have captured the imaginations and hearts of children and adults alike. But it's at the Frisco Senior Center where John's impact truly shines. He regularly shares his poems there, offering words of hope, encouragement, and joy to everyone present. John's book of poetry, Timeless Tales: Rhymes from the Heart, and his Quiet Time Rhymes series are more than collections of verses — they are his gifts of empathy and understanding to the world. And his dedication reminds us of an essential truth: Your spark of potential is God's gift to you; how you nurture it and serve others is your gift back to Him and to the world.Through his poetry readings, John transforms moments into memories, proving that service and empathy can amplify our impact, touching lives in ways we might never fully know.Thank you, John, for being such a luminous example of kindness and creativity in our community!How Will You Nurture & Channel Your Spark?Now it's your turn. How can you channel your unique gifts into service? How can you allow empathy to deepen your connection to those around you and enhance your journey as an author?Here's a simple step you can take today: Share your talent with someone who could use a moment of joy. This could be reading, writing, singing, or simply listening. Remember, the essence of service lies in sincerity and love. JOHN'S BIO:John Alexander lives in Texas with his beautiful wife and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He spent his childhood in a small town in east Texas. He attended college at the University of Texas earning degrees in Physics and Math, then spent many years developing innovative communications systems. While still working, he began writing fiction in his spare time and published The Enclave, a mystery/suspense novel, in 2010.Since leaving high tech in 2014, he now spends full time pursuing his writing passion. John writes children's books to capture their imagination and help them discover the love of reading early in life. He especially loves writing books that help elementary school children discover that reading is a fun adventure. The chapter books in the Amber-Autumn mystery series, including Christmas Garden, Grandfather's Blessing, Golden Campout, and The Secret Room appeal to elementary school children. His first picture book, Words That Soar, won first place at the 2019 North Texas Book Festival. The Christmas Gift, published by Elk Lake Publishing, Inc., came out in 2019 and was a finalist in the 2020 North Texas Book Festival. His latest children's book, The Young Artist, An Unpicture Book, was just released in November 2020.John discovered his love for rhyme and released his debut book of poetry, Timeless Tales, in 2018. His latest books of poetry, the Quiet Time Rhymes series including Quiet Time Rhymes: Peace in the Pandemic, released August 2020, and Quiet Time Rhymes Volume II: Into the Light, released March 2021, contains poems offering prayers of hope and encouragement, heartfelt cries to God, and words of encouragement. He continues to write and share rhymes on his blog. John is also a monthly contributor to Faith On Every Corner digital magazine. GET CONNECTED:Website: QuietTimeRhymes.comBlog: QuietTimeRhymes.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/QuietTimeRhymes  

Kindness.  Something we all enjoy and value from the people around us, and something some people may think is missing too often in human interactions, but this week's guest has a different perspective, and she has a great point.  Linda Cohen (www.lindacohenconsulting.com) is The Kindness Catalyst.  Author, speaker and Kindness consultant, Linda helps bring more kindness into the world!  In this episode we talk aboutHow she got started working in this arenaWhy kindness is so importantHow acts of kindness don't have to be massive and epic!  Small acts are what truly makes a different in the day-to-day!Want more from Linda?Website: www.lindacohenconsulting.comResource page she mentioned in the episode: https://lindacohenconsulting.com/resources/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamcohen/Linda Cohen, also known as the “kindness catalyst”, is a professional speaker and consultant. For nearing two decades, Linda has worked with businesses and associations on the ROI of Kindness.Linda served for 6 years on the board of the National Speaker Association Oregon Chapter. In 2018-19, she was their chapter president. Linda's second book, The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line was published in October 2021.You may not know she's a devoted and steadfast Earl Grey tea drinker. Originally, from New England, she lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband of 30 years. They have two spirited young adult children and have raised three  Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Welcome to your guide to harmonious living with your furry friends! This episode of Pet Talk Today is designed to equip you with the knowledge to make well-informed decisions about the perfect dog breed for your lifestyle, family, and living situation. We're taking you on a journey exploring the loudest and quietest dog breeds, the most and least aggressive, and even discussing the top energetic and calmest breeds. We talk about breeds like the Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Bulldog, Basset Hound, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Our goal? To help you find the perfect companion for your home.But wait, there's more! We're not just talking about breeds - we're talking about life with infants and toddlers too. How do you choose a breed that's compatible with the little ones? We've got expert tips and practical advice on that. We also discuss the importance of temperament and energy level and even touch on the importance of crate training. Tune in to hear more about breeds like the Beagle, Basset Hound, Docksunt, Miniature Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, and Miniature Pinscher.Lastly, we're helping you navigate the exciting journey of adopting a dog. We discuss the potential pitfalls of selecting a dog based on looks alone, and the incredible rewards that come with pet ownership. From understanding the temperament of breeds to appreciating their energy levels, we guide you through the steps of making the best choice for your family. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy with your fur babies, and join us in this enlightening episode of Pet Talk Today, Dog Training with Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCPSupport the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to get involved with organized veterinary medicine? Perhaps you've never even considered it, but today I'm speaking with Dr. Lindy O'Neal as she shares the amazing impact that being involved in the larger veterinary community has had on her career. In our conversation, she opens up about her involvement with the AVMA House of Delegates and how these roles shape policies worldwide that influence the future of veterinary medicine. She also shares an exciting new personal goal! Prepare to be inspired as we delve into Lindy's day-to-day life as a busy mom, practice owner, and AVMA Delegate for Arkansas. We explore how mentorship and staying informed about local politics can make a significant impact on one's community. Tune in for a conversation that promises to leave you with a renewed appreciation for joy and positive change within the veterinary profession....More about Lindy O'Neal, DVM...Dr. O'Neal grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of four. She never stopped pursuing her love for animals as a career. Dr. O'Neal completed her undergraduate studies in Animal Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, then headed to Baton Rouge with her husband, Josh O'Neal, where she received a degree in veterinary medicine at Louisiana State University. After graduation, they headed west to Las Vegas where Dr. O'Neal practiced at a busy 6 doctor practice for 2 years. Dr. O'Neal and her husband elected to move back to Arkansas in 2012 to settle down and start their family. Together they have three children, a eight year old daughter named Saylor, a six year old daughter named Anniston, and a four year old boy named Hyson. They have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Bentley & Kingston, and one cat, William. Dr. O'Neal has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine, ultrasonography and veterinary business. Dr. O'Neal is passionate about preventative medicine and client education. She wants to help pet owners get the most out of their veterinary care. Dr. O'Neal serves in the American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates, Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors, Alumni Society Board of Directors for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences. In her free time, Dr. O'Neal loves her church community group, exercising, and baking cookies. Her highest priority is spending time with family, friends, and pets.Connect with Dr. O'Neal!Instagram @theycallmedrlindy...Support the showConnect with Stacey or find more from The Whole Veterinarian!www.thewholeveterinarian.comIf you want to have a small part in supporting the production of the show, click here to Buy Me A Coffee!IG @thewholeveterinarianListen on your favorite podcast player hereThank you for your time and support!

In honor of Independence Day, The StartDown Podcast brings you an exciting episode filled with marketing insights from the remarkable Dean Mercado. As we celebrate the spirit of freedom, host Mike Ficara is thrilled to feature Dean and his expertise in nurturing and cultivating marketing efforts.Effective marketing plays a pivotal role in the success of entrepreneurs, and Dean Mercado's insights will help listeners water the seeds of their marketing strategies and witness remarkable growth. Whether you're enjoying a 4th of July BBQ, relaxing with a cigar, or soaking up the sun, take a moment to tune in to Episode 198 of The StartDown Podcast.Dean Mercado, Founder and CEO of Online Marketing Muscle® and #1 Best Selling Author of "The MINDstretch: 49 Inspiring Insights For Business Breakthroughs," is a respected small business coach, author, and speaker. With over four decades of experience in marketing, technology, and leadership, Dean has helped small business owners worldwide elevate their game and level up their businesses.In this episode, Dean shares his wisdom on effective marketing strategies, guiding listeners towards approaches that yield outstanding results. His direct and candid communication style have been featured in reputable publications like Inc. Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, and Crain's Business News. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dean enjoys life on Long Island, New York, with his wife, Andrea, and their two beautiful children. Not to forget Clyde, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who adds joy to their lives. As you celebrate Independence Day, let Dean's insights inspire you, ignite your creativity, and propel you toward greater heights of success. Together, let's infuse our entrepreneurial journeys with the power of effective marketing and witness remarkable growth.EP -198 Live from NY it's Dean MercadoFollow us:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmercado/Guest Website: https://www.facebook.com/DeanMercadoOfficial/Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeanMercadoGuest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeanMercadoMore episodes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo code PODCAST- https://mike-ficara.myshopify.com/ Host: Mike Ficara- https://mikeficara.com/Guest: Dean MercadoProducer: Ryan GriffithsContent Manager: Charlene Gillego

If you've ever lost hours doomscrolling, you'll know that social media isn't always the best place to be. And when it comes to protecting your mental health, the results of countless studies will make you want to close all your Apps and run for the hills. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeekBut before you do, take a moment to check out Sophie Bradley's story, TechPixies' Insta Ninja extraordinaire and a woman on a mission to use social media for good (or pawsitivity, if you like

In this pick-me-up episode, we introduce you to the characters, companions, clowns, and survivors that are the dogs of the Toy group. Once seen as symbols of royalty and aristocracy, dogs of the Toy group were often the coveted spoils of revolutions, war, and palace coups. The refined elegance and charm of these compact dogs assisted in their survival and solidified their place in many decidedly non-royal homes of today. Join us as we look at how favorite breeds of kings, queens, monarchs, and fashionistas both plummeted and soared in popularity.   Bonafide Bits: Chihuahuas, originally named Techichis, were kept by the Toltecs to guide their human companions into the afterlife. Both Pekingese and Maltese are referred to as “lion dogs.” Aristotle called the elegant Maltese perfectly proportioned. In 1926, Roswell Eldridge Esquire offered a hefty purse to breeders who could replicate toy Spaniels of King Charles' time. In the 1500s, Dutch traders smuggled Pugs out of China where they would become mascots in Holland's House of Orange.   Featured Breeds: Pekingese Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat is longest at the neck and shoulders, giving Pekes their famous “lion's mane.” Coats come in various reds, from golden red to darker shades. The large, short-muzzled head is a wider-than-long, envelope-shaped rectangle, and the eyes are large, dark, and sparkly. A unique feature of Pekes is their effortless “rolling” gait. Pekes are charming, confident companions who develop a tight bond with their favorite human. Bred to live in palaces, they can be as serenely independent as the emperors who owned them. (They're “opinionated,” Peke people say.) Ever alert, they make good watchdogs. Pekes will tolerate kids but won't stand for a lot of roughhousing. Discover more about Pekingese at AKC's Pekingese Breed Biography.   Chihuahua The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than six pounds. The rounded “apple” head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for the coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and a big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it, this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap. Discover more about Chihuahuas at AKC's Chihuahua Breed Biography.   Maltese The tiny Maltese, “Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta,” has been sitting in the lap of luxury since the Bible was a work in progress. Famous for their show-stopping, floor-length coat, Maltese are playful, charming, and adaptable toy companions. Discover more about Malteses at AKC's Maltese Breed Biography.   Papillon The quick, curious Papillon is a toy dog of singular beauty and upbeat athleticism. Despite his refined appearance, the Pap is truly a “doggy dog” blessed with a hardy constitution. Papillon fanciers describe their breed as happy, alert, and friendly. A tiny dog, measuring 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder, you can still spot a Papillon a block away thanks to the large, wing-shaped ears that give the breed its name (“papillon” is French for “butterfly”). Some Paps have erect ears; in others, known as the Phalene type, the ears are down. Paps are dainty and elegant, with a plumed tail, and a long, silky coat of several color combinations, the base color being white. More robust than they look, Paps are little dogs for all seasons and reasons. They thrive in warm or cool climates, in town or country, and are eager to join the family fun. They are excellent agility dogs and are consistent winners at the sport's highest levels; less ambitious owners can train them to do all kinds of tricks. Discover more about Papillons at AKC's Papillon Breed Biography.   Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel wears his connection to British history in his breed's name. Cavaliers are the best of two worlds, combining the gentle attentiveness of a toy breed with the verve and athleticism of a sporting spaniel. Discover more about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at AKC's King Charles Spaniel Breed Biography.   English Toy Spaniel The ETS is a square, snub-nosed toy weighing no more than 14 pounds. The large domed head with its long and lush ears, dark melting eyes, and chubby cheeks is a famous breed trait. The profuse coat comes in four varieties, each with its own proper name: red and white (Blenheim); black and tan (King Charles); white, black, and tan (Prince Charles); and a solid red (Ruby). Blenheims often have a red mark, the 'Blenheim Spot,' on top of the head. The ETS, like many toy breeds kept by royals, came to assume the personalities of their aristocratic owners. They can be proud and willful, and extremely discriminating in their choice of friends. With their favored humans, they are affectionate at home and exuberant and curious at play. Discover more about English Toy Spaniels at AKC's English Toy Spaniel Breed Biography.   Pug Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of Holland's royal House of Orange, the small but solid Pug is today adored by his millions of fans around the world. Pugs live to love and to be loved in return. The Pug's motto is the Latin phrase “multum in parvo” (a lot in a little), an apt description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big, sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give Pugs a range of human-like expressions, such as surprise, happiness, and curiosity that have delighted owners for centuries. Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog. Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet, or in a pack. They enjoy their food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates “not too hot, not too cold” but, with proper care, Pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere. Discover more about Pugs at AKC's Pug Breed Biography.   Italian Greyhound A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion. IGs make decorative couch dogs, but at heart, they are flash-and-dash coursing hounds with an instinct for pursuit. Discover more about Italian Greyhounds at AKC's Italian Greyhound Breed Biography.   Silky Terrier Small but not fragile, feisty but not yappy, pretty but not sculpted, Silkys are 10-inch-tall dynamos animated by curiosity and high spirits. The glorious blue-and-tan coat is straight and glossy, and it feels and behaves much like human hair. The wedge-shaped head is topped by profuse hair parted down the middle, and erect V-shaped ears draw attention to the keen, piercing expression of the almond-shaped eyes. Silky Terriers are more refined than typical ratting terriers, but they should still look and behave like a true earth dog. Discover more about Silky Terriers at AKC's Silky Terrier Breed Biography.   Yorkshire Terrier Beneath the dainty, glossy, floor-length coat of a Yorkshire Terrier beats the heart of a feisty, old-time terrier. Yorkies earned their living as ratters in mines and mills long before they became the beribboned lapdogs of Victorian ladies. The Yorkshire Terrier is a compact, toy-size terrier of no more than seven pounds whose crowning glory is a floor-length, silky coat of steel blue and a rich golden tan. Don't let the Yorkie's daintiness fool you. Tenacious, feisty, brave, and sometimes bossy, the Yorkie exhibits all the traits of a true terrier. Often named the most popular dog breed in various American cities, Yorkies pack lots of big-town attitude into a small but self-important package. They are favorites of urbanites the world over. Yorkies are long-lived and hypoallergenic (the coat is more like human hair than animal fur), and they make fine little watchdogs. This is a true “personality breed,” providing years of laughs, love, and close companionship. Discover more about Yorkshire Terriers at AKC's Yorkshire Terrier Breed Biography.   Pomeranian The tiny Pomeranian, long a favorite of royals and commoners alike, has been called the ideal companion. The glorious coat, smiling, foxy face, and vivacious personality have helped make the Pom one of the world's most popular toy breeds. Discover more about Pomeranians at AKC's Pomeranian Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: If you see a pack of Pugs, you have seen a grumble. During a storm at sea, King James II of England requested his Spaniels be saved before adding that the rescuers should also save his son. As a symbol of affluence in ancient Rome, upper-crust Patrician women flaunted Maltese as fashion accessories.

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Martin spricht über die Kritik an der aktuellen Staffel „Die Pferdeprofis“ und kündigt eine Podiumsdiskussion an. Außerdem: Durchbruch zum Schutz der Meere, Martin trifft eine besondere Fanin, wenn Influencer auf Selbstfindungstour gehen & eine prominente Warnung vor dem Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Klimawahl Berlin #Du machst das Gesetz @klimaneustartberlin https://www.berlin2030.org/Martins Tipp: Lisa Aisato Alle Farben des Lebens https://www.buecher.de/shop/kind/alle-farben-des-lebens/aisato-lisa/products_products/detail/prod_id/58824607/Hundeprofi unterwegs: Martin klickert Mungos https://www.tvnow.de/shows/der-hundeprofi-unterwegs-6954/staffel-4/episode-2-martin-im-zoo-4771651 MAITHINK X Nahrungsergänzungsmittel - sinnlos bis gefährlich https://www.zdf.de/show/mai-think-x-die-show/maithink-x-folge-21-100.htmlArne Greskowiak https://instagram.com/arnegreskowiak?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= +++Hier geht´s zum Martin Rütter Shop: https://shop.martinruetter.com/+++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everybody Writes. Recently, she embarked on a “down-to-the-studs” second edition of the book—revised, expanded, and 10% funnier. We talk about all of this—including why she didn't want to promise more than 10% funny—this week on the On Brand podcast. About Ann Handley Ann Handley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who speaks worldwide about how businesses can escape marketing mediocrity to ignite tangible results. IBM named her one of the seven people shaping modern marketing. Ann is a digital marketing pioneer and the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, the leading marketing training company with more than 600,000 subscribers. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content, and co-author of Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business. Her books have been translated into 19 languages, including Turkish, Korean, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. A LinkedIn Influencer, she has more than 420,000 followers on Twitter and is consistently named one of the more influential marketers on social media. She has contributed commentary and bylines to Entrepreneur magazine, IBM's Think Marketing, Inc. magazine, Mashable, Huffington Post, American Express, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal. Ann lives in Boston, where she is Mom to creatures two- and four-legged. She is an E.B. White Superfan, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel enthusiast, and a novice tap dancer. She escapes it all by retreating to her tiny-house office, which houses her vintage typewriter collection. Episode Highlights “Mediocrity has always been there,” Ann began as I asked about her focus on helping marketers escape a world of content mediocrity. However, she was quick to note that she never wants to make people feel bad—especially about their writing. What someone really means when they say ‘I'm terrible at writing.' We have a lot of baggage with writing. “When someone says ‘I'm terrible at writing what they usually mean is ‘I'm terrible at grammar.'” But that's just one piece of writing. And anyone can write. Or, perhaps a better way to say it is, everybody writes … “A fun romp through writing.” Recently, the second edition of Ann's bestseller Everybody Writes came out. New revised, and 10% funnier. Why just 10%? She explained that she didn't want to overpromise on the funny. The sunroom of brand voice. This ambitious undertaking had her taking the book “down to the studs” and rebuilding and in some cases removing sections. She also expanded the concept of brand voice into its own section. Think your brand isn't cool enough for brand voice? Check out the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (a favorite of Ann's). What brand has made Ann smile recently? “Cunk on Earth,” a hilarious new series on Netflix starring Diane Morgan. “It made me laugh out loud and I don't do that a lot.” To learn more, check out her website and connect with her on LinkedIn. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the kick off of the debut episode of DOG-EARED with Lisa Davis. They write books about dogs.  I interview them, I am posting this VERY SPECIAL CROSSOVER episode which combines the best of Health Power and the best of DOG-EARED. I recently interviewed Dr. Judy Morgan about integrative medicine for dogs.  I learned a ton!! Here is some info about Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT:Dr. Morgan grew up in Pitman and Woodstown, NJ, where she graduated high school as valedictorian in 1977. In 1980 she graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelor of Science and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Dr. Morgan is also a certified and accredited veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractitioner, and food therapist.After 36 years, Dr. Morgan retired from clinical practice in 2020. She now focuses on speaking, creating educational content, online consultations for clients, and her webstore,.Dr. Morgan spends much of her time working with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Toy Spaniel rescue groups by assisting in finding, transporting, and fostering neglected animals. She is Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey's House dog hospice and senior sanctuary. She also enjoys public speaking and giving presentations at local, national and international continuing education venues.She is a best-selling author of four books, hundreds of online and print magazine articles, and hosted her own Naturally Healthy Pets radio show on DreamVisions7 Radio network for two years. She has been featured on Fox News, local cable television, CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, and as a guest on over 200 radio shows. Her goal is to change the lives of over ten million pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.

Drs. Marisa Brunetti and Andrew Heller host Dr. Anita Patel to continue the breed predisposition series about one of their favorites: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH the King Charles Spaniel.

This week, John Alexander and I talk about his love of writing, and his inspiration for creating his lyrical rendition of The Velveteen Rabbit. Come along for this incredible journey and make sure to pick up your copy of this new book today. John Alexander lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. John spent his childhood in Rusk, Texas. He attended college at the University of Texas earning degrees in Physics and Math, then spent many years developing innovative communications systems. While still working, he began writing fiction in his spare time and published The Enclave, a mystery/suspense novel, in 2010. Since leaving high tech in 2014, he now spends full time pursuing his writing passion. John writes children's books to capture their imagination and help them discover the love of reading early in life. He especially loves writing books that help elementary school children discover that reading is a fun adventure. The chapter books in the Amber-Autumn mystery series, including Christmas Garden, Grandfather's Blessing, Golden Campout, and The Secret Room appeal to elementary school children. His first picture book, Words That Soar, won first place at the 2019 North Texas Book Festival. The Christmas Gift, published by Elk Lake Publishing, Inc, came out in 2019 and also won an award in the 2020 North Texas Book Festival. John discovered his love for rhyme and released his debut book of poetry, Timeless Tales, in 2018. His next book of poetry, Quiet Time Rhymes: Peace in the Pandemic, released August 2020, contains poems written during the pandemic offering prayers of hope and encouragement, heartfelt cries to God, and words of encouragement. He continued to write poems and Quiet Time Rhymes Volume II: Into the Light released March 2021. The books won first and second place awards in the 2021 North Texas Book Festival. As the poems kept coming, he combined them into a daily book of poems, Daily Reflections: 365 Lyrical Poems. John continues to write and records his poems on his website: QuietTimeRhymes.com as a ministry to share his poems with others. Connect with John at the following links: https://quiettimerhymes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086016323985 If you're looking for high quality content editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

If you know you know, but if you don't, Ellen and Alyssa LOVE organizing! So, who better than to bring onto the podcast but Kay from The Organized Soprano?! We're talking all things about how to live your most organized life as a singer today in a busy world and some priorities and advice straight from Kay. Don't forget to submit your PFOs for our last episode of the year! Email your PFOs to info@modern-singer.com OR submit your stories HERE! Have questions you want answered? Shoot us a DM on Instagram or submit a topic request on our website. Resources from the Episode: The Organized Soprano Check out Kay's YouTube Let's get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Modern Singer book club Join our newsletter Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa MORE ABOUT KAY: I am Kay also known as The Organized Soprano on YouTube! I make fun videos about home organizing, cleaning and my life as a professional classical singer in Boston, Massachusetts! I am also a professional home organization and clutter coach. My YouTube videos inspire others to live a more organized life by showing them practical and creative ways to organize every room in their home as well as change the way they think about their living space. My co-star Clover, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the most organized dog in America. As a former long-time Container Store employee and contract employee, I am familiar with many fantastic home products and brands. I have worked with great brands and publications such as Marriott, HomeChef, Shark, Real Simple, Extra Space Storage, Better Homes & Gardens, Cricut & ZEP. As a family-friendly lifestyle brand, I make fun and informative content about the best home and organization products on the market. Holding two degrees in Classical Vocal Performance from Boston Conservatory and Longy School of Music, I still have an active singing career in the Boston area. I have performed with groups such as Connecticut Early Music Festival, BMOP, Opera Providence, Cantata Singers, Back Bay Chorale and Odyssey Opera. Let me inspire and entertain you and help you live a more organized life! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/modern-singer-llc/message

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the high prevalence of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs, particularly in smaller breeds, as well as the wide variation in outcomes that occur as a result of this disease have stimulated discussion as what factors may impact these variable outcomes. Some dogs with MMVD will never develop clinical signs referable to their disease during their lifetime, while others will progress to outcomes such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or cardiac arrhythmias. Whether significant differences in clinical progression occur among breeds has not been extensively investigated outside of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dachshunds, and Miniature Poodles.

A bite from a dog can have many ramifications. These can include the emotional impacts on the dog's guardians, or the dog practicing an undesirable behavior, or even the potential fate of the dog. And of course in our litigious society, we often will see civil and even criminal ramifications when a dog inures a person or other animal. For this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog, I chat with Melissa McMath Hatfiled who is an expert on expert witness work in dog bite cases.  Melissa does an excellent job of breaking down what can happen when a bite incident ends up in court, and what to expect from both the plaintiff and defendant sides. For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit:https://aggressivedog.comAbout Melissa:Melissa McMath Hatfield, MS, CBCC-KA, CDBC, has combined her experience as a trial consultant and her passion for the human-canine relationship to develop and strengthen the canine-human relationship through understanding, knowledge, and empathy.  Hatfield earned a master's degree in counseling psychology (1981) and is a retired Licensed Psychological Examiner. As owner of McMath Trial Consultants for 42 years, her area of specialization has been in jury selection, developing jury profiles, focus groups, case presentation, voir dire, and witness preparation. She has been published and presented to numerous state and national bar associations and is considered an expert in jury selection for both state and federal courts. She has participated in high-profile cases in both civil and criminal courts across the country.  Hatfield is a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and a Professional Member of both the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She has been published in the IAABC Journal, the APDT The Chronicle of the Dog, the Royal Spaniel, and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Bulletin. Her articles have received numerous nominations in the Dog Writers Association of America's writing competition. Relative to this presentation, she was published in the IAABC Journal, August 2017, “Witness for the Prosecution” and the APDT, Chronicle, Spring, 2018, “Witness for the Prosecution…Dog trainers, behaviorist may be called for expert testimony.” She presented a 2015 E-Training Webinar, “Identifying and Assessing Mental Health Issues in the Dog,” and “Attachment Scales as a Tool for Trainers, Shelters and Behavior Consultants,” at the APDT 2017 fall conference in Richmond Virginia.  Currently, Hatfield has a private practice in which her skills as a trial consultant and certified canine consultant can be combined to assist the professionals who find themselves in litigation.  However, her primary focus is temperament assessments and behavior evaluations of dogs that are exhibiting mental health issues, such as anxiety, aggression, fear, and other behavior problems. Hatfield lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her very supportive husband, Dick, and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Haviland and Huntington, who is currently aspiring toward his AKC Championship. However, her love of dogs could not be summarized fully without mentioning her beloved first Cavaliers, Champions Truman, Princeton, and Stetson McMath. Oh, the bittersweet of the human-canine relationship!For a list of her publications and further information, please go to:www.lovingdogs.netwww.mcmathtrialconsultants.com  Support the show

We started RVing 17 years ago so that we could travel with our fur babies more easily.  In this episode, we discuss the measures we take to leave our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Truman and Bess, alone in the RV to ensure their comfort and safety.   Checkout out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/travelswithdelaney   Learn more about us: https://www.travelswithdelaney.com  

With Melanie Herschorn, a content marketing strategist and coach for consultants, coaches, and speakers worldwide, with a mission to support and empower her clients to create clear messaging and content that shines a light on their individual experience, skillset, and books. With her unique combination of entrepreneurship, award-winning journalism and PR experience, Melanie guides her clients to attract and nurture leads and position themselves as industry experts. She also loves to provide book marketing tips and interview authors on her show, AUTHORity Marketing LIVE to help you leverage your book to grow your online influence, sell more books & get more clients. Melanie Herschorn has extensive knowledge about the process of starting a business from scratch, curating the best digital marketing content for your niche and creating effective writing to attract your ideal customer. A small business owner for seven years, Melanie can provide you with the guidance and encouragement you need to succeed. Melanie, whose award-winning maternity designs have been sold on Nordstrom.com and at other retailers nationwide, has also worked as a print, radio and TV journalist and as a PR specialist in Hollywood. She has won numerous journalism awards and received her Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. Melanie lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband, daughter and son, and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Marty McDog. Join us for this conversation where we talk about tips and strategies in launching a book or digital content effectively. Melanie also shares her insights to help you attract quality leads. To visit the show notes page for this episode and others, visit https://legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

Elaine Lessig: “Fashionista” Passionate About Dog Judging Judge and self-proclaimed “fashionista” Elaine Lessig joins host Laura Reeves to share her passion for dogs and dog judging. Lessig started her purebred dog journey in the 1980s with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels before they were recognized by the AKC. Today she judges the toy, sporting and non-sporting groups. “I love (judging),” Lessig said. “But I'm smart enough to know that I don't want to judge everything. Every breed has its detail and I think coming from toy dogs was a distinct advantage. Every toy dog breed is a boutique item. I don't look at sporting dogs as retrievers and pointers and spaniels, they're each a unique breed and I think I bring that detail into it. “I have no other reason to be here than I love what I do and it gives me so much pleasure. I am not a professional judge in terms of this is not my income. I don't have to go out and judge. I'm very happy doing just my three groups. This is a passion. It isn't a product. “I love to see the connection between whoever it is that's handling the dog and the dog. I think the dog is better with somebody that they have that wonderful relationship with. I think they perform better. I'm looking for a show dog on those days and then I want to see a dog in good condition. Conditioning is everything here. I'm most offended if you bring me a dirty dog. “You have to take your losses and you have to put your losses in the loss pile. When you have a chance, you can get them washed and cleaned up again, but you can't dwell on those things because tomorrow is another day, said Scarlett O'Hara. I won't get negative about this. I refuse to do it.” Known for her fabulous wardrobe and keen sense of style, Lessig shares memories of Sandra Goose Allen, meeting https://puredogtalk.com/captivate-podcast/david-fitzpatrick-on-pekingese-the-palace-dogs-of-peking-pure-dog-talk/ (David Fitzpatrick's) Pekingese Malachy the night he arrived in the US and celebrating after the team won the Garden in 2012. Hear more from Lessig on health in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqEYjAubTKc (here).

Controversial prong dog collars were recently banned by the government of Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Queensland, home of the Great Barrier Reef and Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Legislators cited prong collars violated their Animal Welfare standards by “using pain as punishment.” Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT discuss the increase in global rules and regulations aiming to improve animal welfare. The pair review the recent Norwegian breeding bans on English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Maryland's newly-passed prohibition on feline declaw surgery, and other recent legal changes in animal law. Viewfinders, what do you think about the ban on prong collars? Do you think there is growing interest in passing laws to improve animal welfare? Do you think these changes are happening quickly enough in the US? What changes would you like to see? LINK: Controversial dog collars to be BANNED in Queensland as they 'use pain as punishment' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10794119/Queensland-Govt-ban-pronged-dog-collars-state.html

  TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER | AUDIBLE In today's episode we're speaking to Kate Ross, owner of Kate's Simple Eats in Marion, MA. She started Kate's almost 8 years ago having never worked in a restaurant but wanting to fill a need in her small town for people to have a place to grab lunch. Today it's grown into a bustling cornerstone of the community where people come to enjoy gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads. Before opening the cafe, Kate owned the home interiors store Dean Ross Home, dog collar company Tartan Hound and worked in sports marketing for the Buffalo Bills. She lives in Marion with her 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Frannie & Winnie. Kate talks about her professional experiences prior to starting Kate's Simple Eats. She touches on the childhood experiences that led to her interest in entrepreneurship and those who have inspired her along the way. Kate talks about her experience, as a female, working in the food industry and what changes she has seen along the way. We discuss favorite local vendors and what the creative process looks like when putting together menus and specials at Kate's. She dives into the challenging parts of small business ownership, specifically in the food industry and talks about how Kate's has evolved over time. We discuss near term and long term goals for Kate's how she hopes to help inspire young women to explore careers in the food industry. links + resources WHERE TO FIND KATE WEBSITE facebook instagram thank you to our sponsors When I set out to create and start The Collective Co. I was really hesitant to spend any money on the tools, knowledge or space I needed to focus and really get down to business. What I quickly realized was that investing in my connections and finding a productive space to do so was a game changer. Now that we've opened The CC, the number one praise we hear from new members is just how productive and motivated they are when they are in the space. Next is how important the connections and conversations are that happen when they're here. So this is just your quick reminder that investing in a space outside of your home can offer a world of opportunities and growth — and you are SO worth that investment. If you're interested in trying out The Collective Co. and seeing our community in action head to theccsouthshore.com/daypass  

Professor Biscuit has been having some blood in his urine, and Dr. Roark is seeing something that doesn't look right in the poor guy's bladder. Today we talk with Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Sandra Bechtel about Transitional Cell Carcinoma and how we can best approach it. Let's get into it! LINKS: KRUUSE - Preferred partner to the Veterinary Industry since 1896 https://kruuse.com/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sandra (Axiak) Bechtel is a Veterinary Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 followed by an internship at Mississippi State University and Medical Oncology residency at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. She achieved board certification in Medical Oncology in 2008 and practiced as an Associate Oncologist at Veterinary Specialists of North Texas in Dallas and Assistant/Associate Professor at the University of Missouri prior to joining the University of Florida in 2017. She loves teaching veterinary students how to apply their didactic education to patient care and to understand the goals of cancer therapy in dogs and cats. Her research focuses on improving the lives of companion animals with naturally occurring cancer and providing translational models for research in cancer causation, progression, and treatment. Particular areas of interest include novel diagnostics and treatments in cancer therapy and immune system dysfunction and modulation in cancer. This focus provides advanced cancer treatment for companion animals and essential information for translation of novel treatments into people. She has lectured and published extensively on her research in translational oncology. She relishes outdoor activities with her husband Scott and daughter Ainsley, and enjoys taking her boisterous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Watson for long walks.

Hello listeners and welcome if you're new to our podcast! This week's episode is all about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! Dylan is talking all about this breed, which is one of our absolute favorite dog breeds! Dylan walked a dear old CKC Spaniel and we absolutely adored him. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! We hope you enjoy this week's episode, and we thank you for listening to our show! Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast directory! Thanks for listening! © 2022 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC Visit our website! Support us on Patreon We research and fact-check every show. See our Bibliographies here! Listen to our other Podcasts! Email us your dog photos! wgad@arcadiapodcastnetwork.com Cover Photo Credit: Courtney Mihaka via Unsplash EPISODE LINKS Blenheim-colored CKCS - PHOTO Tricolor CKCS - PHOTO Ruby-colored CKCS - PHOTO Black & Tan CKCS - PHOTO Anthony Van Dyck painting - PHOTO Edwin Landseer's painting "The Cavalier's Pets" - PHOTO

Frankie Y. Bailey is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany (SUNY). Her areas of research are crime history, and crime and mass media, popular culture, and material culture. Her books include Out of the Woodpile: Black Characters in Crime and Detective Fiction and African American Mystery Writers. She is a Macavity award-winner and Edgar, Agatha, Anthony nominee for non-fiction. She is also the recipient of a George N. Dove award for contributions to the study of crime fiction. Her own mysteries feature Southern criminal justice professor/crime historian Lizzie Stuart, Albany police detective Hannah McCabe, and former World War II Army nurse Jo Radcliffe. Her short stories have appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and in recent anthologies (Down to the River, Midnight Hour, and Monkey Business). She is working on a non-fiction book about dress, appearance, and perception bias in American crime and justice, a historical thriller set in 1939, and the 6th Lizzie Stuart mystery. Frankie is a past executive vice president of Mystery Writers of America and a past president of Sister of Crime National. Her housemates include Fergus, a rambunctious but lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Penelope, a tolerant, trilling Maine Coon rescue.Twitter @FrankieYBailey Website URL https://www.frankieybailey.com/************************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

This episode of the Good Dog Pod is all about the companionable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! Host Laura Reeves is joined by two long time breeders, owners, and showers of the breed to discuss breed history, grooming, health, and more. What is it like to live with the Cavalier? The Cavalier is a toy breed with all the athletic ability and drive of a larger spaniel. They are very trainable and not too vocal, making them highly adaptable and fit for apartment dwelling. These dogs form strong, intuitive bonds with their owners, and thrive off of human interaction. Because of this, they are not fit owners who work long hours and would leave them alone at home all day.  What are some grooming best practices for this breed? The Cavalier should be groomed several times a week and bathed once every two weeks to maintain a healthy, silky coat. Owners should pay extra attention to their ears and paws. Our guests offer other grooming tips, such as what conditioning spray to use for the best results.  What are some health related topics all Cavalier owners should be aware of? A healthy Cavalier can expect to live 12+ years. However, there are some health issues that are commonly found in this breed, including those related to the heart, patella, hips, elbows, and eyes. Owners should be aware of the signs of these diseases and bring their dog to the veterinarian for regular check-ups. To keep your Cavalier healthy, practice preventative care such as keeping them at a healthy weight and regularly brushing their teeth.