Podcast appearances and mentions of marcie davis

This week we welcome Army Veteran Dr. Marcie S. Davis, Ed.D. CPT, USA, Ret.! Dr. Davis served 13.5 years combined as an enlisted Soldier and Commissioned Officer and deployed twice, Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom.  During this episode we will be diving into her time in service as well as discussing her dissertation which was on Female Military Veteran Leaders' Experiences: Military to Civilian Job Transitions. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy!IG: Themillennialveteran FB: The Millennial Veterans Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!

As we do at the beginning of each month, Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together with Technology speaks to us from Ottawa, this time about the apps that Blind and Partially sighted can use to carry the Olympics with them wherever they go. Next, I did back into the archives for a chat with Marcie Davis […]

Gail Harbott and her assistance dog, Coda, talk with Marcie and Lovey about Gail's exciting new position as Client Ambassador for Mobility Dogs Her enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about the wonderful work she and Mobility Dogs are doing to transform the lives of people with disabilities in New Zealand. Gail also shares some of the inspiring things that Coda performs for her every day that enable her to live a more independent and productive life. EPISODE NOTES: Mobility Dogs with Marcie Davis

Emmy Award-nominated Kel Mitchell, host of the CBS Dream Team’s Tail of Valor stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Tails of Valor. Kel talks about his experiences on the show with working dogs and working animals. He also discusses some of the many projects he has in the works such as his starring role as Double G on Nickelodeon’s series Game Shakers and voice work as T-Bone in Clifford the Big Red Dog. EPISODE NOTES: Tails of Valor with Marcie Davis

Paul Hammond has worked all over the world combatting domestic and international terrorism and training K9s to serve alongside their military and private security handlers as indispensable assets in that fight Paul talks with Marcie and Lovey about the principled training these dogs and their handlers receive, the K9s acute olfactory abilities and how they are used to detect body-worn explosives on a moving target. These multi-disciplined K9 teams are trained to be deployed in settings ranging from concert venues to airports throughout the world. Paul also discusses their innovative partnership with Auburn University and their ability to breed these high-performing K9s. EPISODE NOTES: Making the World a Safer Place with Marcie Davis

Author, Peggy Frezon drops by Working Like Dogs to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her newest book, The Dog in the Dentist Chair: And Other True Stories of Animals Who Help, Comfort, and Love Kids. Peggy talks about the incredible dogs, miniature horses, cats, doves, guinea pigs, and other loving critters that she highlights in this book. She also talks about the work she and her husband do to rescue senior Golden Retrievers and the rewarding therapy work they are now doing with these dogs. EPISODE NOTES: The Dog in the Dentist Chair with Marcie Davis

Marcie and Lovey welcome the Honorable Chief Judge Kim McGinnis and her Courthouse Facility Dog, Kiki, from the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court located north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Judge McGinnis is the first and only judge in a tribal court to utilize a Courthouse Facility Dog. Kiki is a yellow lab trained by Assistance Dogs of the West dogs to work in criminal justice settings by helping to foster a safer and more comfortable environment for children and adults. Judge McGinnis talks about the work Kiki does each day in court in such programs as the Path to Wellness Court. She also shares her journey in becoming Kiki’s handler and the ways Kiki is impacting the people served by the court and the court’s staff. EPISODE NOTES: Here Comes the Judge with Marcie Davis

Debbie Garcia-Bengochea stops back by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the wonderful work that Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses have been doing since her last visit. She gives us an update on the adults and children these tiny teams are serving at hospitals, hospice and other programs. She also tells us about the enchanting Maremma sheepdogs that work alongside these mini therapy horses and the special bond they have developed with the herd. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses and Their Canine Guardians with Marcie Davis

Ground-breaking researchers, Dr. Teresa Conner-Kerr and Dr. Sue Ann Kalish from the University of North Georgia College of Health Sciences and Professions visit with Marcie and Lovey about the work they are doing to study guide dogs and their human partners with visual impairments. Listen in as they talk about some of their major research findings, how you can participate in their study and their plans for future work. Their research findings will be a game changer in the guide dog world, as it impacts how humans navigate the world with their guide dog. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Physical Therapists’ Guide Dog Research with Marcie Davis

Academy award-winning producer, Glen Zipper stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the global Netflix documentary sensation Dogs. Glen shares his personal story of how his adopted dog, Anthony, changed his life from being a prosecuting attorney to an Oscar winning producer. Glen gives us some personal and behind the scene insights into this documentary that beautifully captures the bond between dogs and humans. He talks about the different challenges, the different characters and the different geography that combine to give us this cinematic masterpiece. Also, Glen talks about each of the six episodes and gives us updates on some of our favorite stars. Dogs is a must see for any dog lover! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dogs, the Netflix Documentary with Marcie Davis

Did you know there are dogs that can detect electronic devices? Anthony Maes, Special Agent in Charge with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and Commander of the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Forces, visits with Marcie and Lovey about their new canine staff member, Joey. Joey is a uniquely trained Labrador Retriever who can sniff out electronic storage devices making him a tremendous asset when a suspect may have hid child pornography or other digital evidence. Anthony even tells us how Joey is connected to the conviction of Jared Fogle, the famous Subway foot-long sandwich pitchman and pedophile who is now in federal prison. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Electronic Detection Dogs with Marcie Davis

Have you ever thought your dog or other beloved animal would be an amazing therapy animal? Ann Howie, leading expert in animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about how we can determine if our dogs or other animals would succeed at therapy work. She explains the differences between animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions. She also provides valuable tips and helpful information from her book, Teaming With Your Therapy Dog, about how you can be more supportive and proactive as a therapy dog handler. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Therapy Dogs and Therapy Animals with Marcie Davis

Dr. James Ha renowned animal behaviorist and researcher, visits with Marcie and Lovey about his research and new book Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Behaviors. Dr. Ha talks candidly about canine stress in working dogs and how to identify it and prevent it. He discusses the physiology of stress, positive vs. negative stress, and common causes and indicators. Every dog handler needs to hear this valuable and innovative information! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Stress with Marcie Davis

Mary Healey Jamiel, Director of the award-winning documentary, SEARCHDOG drops in to talk with Marcie and Lovey about this exciting new film that highlights humans and canines working together to accomplish heroic acts. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the canine talent and intelligence that she chronicled. She also talks about the movie’s renowned search and rescue specialist, Matthew Zarrella, and how she obtained footage during real-time missing person K9 searches. We guarantee you will be inspired! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - SearchDog The Movie with Marcie Davis

Jeff Franklin visits with Marcie and Lovey about his distinguished career as a military and police dog trainer and the exhilarating new book about him written by Matthew Duffy, Franklin: The Man Behind the United States Commando Dogs. Jeff gives us a glimpse into the incredible lives these canine warriors are leading in the field to keep our country safe. He talks about how these military dogs work with Special Operations Forces groups to perform such awe-inspiring tasks as jumping out of airplanes, boats and helicopters. But that's just one part of these elite canines’ regular work day. Listen in to learn more! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - K-9 Commando Dogs with Marcie Davis

In Part 2 in our series on Miniature Horses, listen in as Debbie Garcia-Bengochea talks about how the all-volunteer, charity Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses that serves over 25,000 adults and children annually. Teams of tiny horses visit libraries, hospitals and hospice programs to work with individuals, families, veterans and first responders. These specially trained pint-sized equines have responded to countless traumatic events including Sandy Hook Elementary School, the Pulse Nightclub and many other mass incidents and natural disasters. Debbie gives us a fascinating “behind the scenes” look into their off-duty natural habitat and how herd leaders guide them in their development and socialization as successful therapy horses. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses with Marcie Davis

Marcie Davis speaks with Dr. Cindy McCauley about emergency veterinary clinics. Originally aired on Pet Life Radio’s Working Like Dogs programme and rebroadcast with permission.

In Part 1 in our series on Miniature Horses, Jessica Wellman and her miniature horse service animal, Honey join Marcie and Lovey to talk about their human/equine working relationship. Jessica talks candidly about how Honey is trained to assist her in living more independently with her disability. She also discusses the unique differences between a canine and a miniature horse and what you need to think about if you’re considering a miniature horse as your service animal. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Honey – the Miniature Horse Service Animal with Marcie Davis

Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Don Hardy, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about his and Dana Nachman’s new film, Pick of the Litter The film follows a litter of Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies on a two-year odyssey that spans from the moment they’re born until they begin their careers as guide dogs. Finally, the mysterious and magical true story of how a puppy becomes an assistance dog has been captured on film. Lovey and I can’t wait to see this movie! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pick of the Litter with Marcie Davis

Did you know that the FBI has Crisis Response Canines, Wally and Giovanni as part of their Victim Services Division? They, along with their human handlers, have responded to the mass terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California and the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Listen in as Wally’s handler, Staci Beers, talks about the work she and Wally are doing and the impact Wally is having on the victims the FBI serves. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - FBI Crisis Response Canines with Marcie Davis

Game Warden Lance Hockett with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and his police K-9, Kodak, visit with Marcie and Lovey about their incredible daily work. Game Warden Hockett talks about how he and Kodak were trained to track humans, animals, fowl, and fish, as well as to find inanimate objects like guns, casings, gun powder and residue, cell phones and a whole lot more. Kodak was trained to perform evidence recovery and wildlife detection, and Game Warden Hockett shares some of the cases they have solved as a team, sometimes in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Who Knew Game Wardens Have Police K-9s with Marcie Davis

Laura Moore’s mission is to educate animal lovers on ways to enrich and prolong their animals’ lives. She shares her valuable knowledge about nutrition, homeopathic and alternative treatments and expertise with Marcie and Lovey. She also provides helpful tips so that you can do everything you can to maintain good physical health for your working dog. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Critters and Me with Marcie Davis

Barbara (Barb) Horn and Randy Crutcher creators of the Divine Dog Wisdom cards and guidebook, stop by to visit with Marcie and Lovey. Listen in as they talk about how they were inspired to create the 62-card deck of dog wisdom and how you can use these cards to have a laugh, or to go a little deeper into seeing, valuing, and appreciating the lessons life puts before you. Barb and Randy explain how using divination cards taps into an ancient, time-honored way to connect with our spirit guides, and in the case of Divine Dog Wisdom cards, get some guidance from our beloved canines! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Divine Dog Wisdom with Marcie Davis

Kennel Master Roberto Garcia talks with Marcie and Lovey about the military working dogs housed at Pensacola Naval Air Station. It is one of the busiest Navy kennels in the country and is located at the first permanent naval air station, established in 1914 on the Florida Gulf Coast. Kennel Master Garcia talks about the types of prestigious working dogs the Navy deploys and the advanced training these dogs receive to prepare them for their dangerous missions. He also shares with us what happens to these dogs when they retire from active duty. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - U.S. Military Dogs with a Mission with Marcie Davis

Richard Lanni, Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Director, Writer and Executive Producer, visits with Marcie and Lovey about his new intergenerational film about canine courage and the human animal bond. Stubby is a homeless mutt who embarks on an adventure with his new found friend, Robert Conroy, to become America’s most decorated dog. Set during World War I, this animated feature is based on the true story of a mutt that wandered off the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, and into the care of Robert Conroy (voice of Logan Lerman), an enlisted man who was then training with the 102nd Infantry Regiment. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero with Marcie Davis

Did you know that working dogs often have the risks associated with highly competitive canine athletes and you can reduce their risks of injuries by having a consistent physical training program? Canine conditioning and fitness experts, Maureen Stephens and Stefanie Walter stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about canine fitness, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Listen in to hear how you can maintain your dog’s core strength for increased performance and injury prevention. FitPAWs can be fun for both you and your working dog! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Fitness - FitPAWS with Marcie Davis

America’s VetDogs’ trainers, Olivia Poff and Katie Ruiz, visit with Marcie and Lovey about their incredible experience working with NBC TODAY Show’s "puppy with a purpose," Charlie. They give us behind the scenes info about Charlie’s appearances on NBC's TODAY morning show, his advanced training as a future service dog, and how he was matched with his human partner, retired United States Air Force Veteran and Combat Photographer, Stacy Pearsall. Olivia and Katie also share with us how someone can access their life-changing services or become a part of their inspiring puppy raising team! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Behind the Scenes with NBC TODAY Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – Charlie with Marcie Davis

Do you know the difference between a service animal, an emotional support animal, a therapy dog, and a pet? Denise Dumesnil and Shana Aldahl stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about their awesome project that answered these questions for domestic violence shelters and resulted in the “Model Guideline Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters” They provide valuable information for anyone who deals with the public and may encounter an individual with a dog or other type of animal. They define what you can and cannot ask a person, which types of dogs or animals have public access rights and which types of dogs or animals do not, and much more. It’s everything you’ve always wanted to know but weren’t sure who to ask! And, they tell you about how you can access a free copy of the Model Guideline and the accompanying video! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dogs in Public – Who’s Who and What’s What with Marcie Davis

America’s VetDogs’ puppy with a purpose, Charlie, has made regular appearances for 15 months on NBC's TODAY morning show as he grew and trained to become a service dog. Now Charlie, and his new veteran partner, Stacy Pearsall, are here to talk with Marcie and Lovey about their exciting new life together. Listen in as Stacy, a retired United States Air Force Veteran and Combat Photographer, talks about how she and Charlie were partnered and all of the amazing tasks Charlie performs to enable her to be independent and live a joyful life! Stacy talks about the Veteran’s Portrait Project and provides sage advice to veterans who may be thinking about getting a service dog. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - NBC Today Show’s Puppy with a Purpose – America’s VetDogs’ Charlie with Marcie Davis

Laura Watamanuk, Executive Director of Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about the incredible dogs they are training for an array of jobs. Laura gives you a detailed, insider’s glimpse into PADS' methodical training and placement process. PADS’ dogs are trained to assist people with disabilities other than blindness, and include hearing dogs and service dogs. PADS also trains facility dogs for jobs in the victim services field. Laura shares some exciting news about PADS’ new program for veterans that will be launched in 2018. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) with Marcie Davis

Marcie and Lovey welcome April Gettys from Midnight Sun Service Dogs and Major John Romspert and Major Brock Roden from the Alaska National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron to the show to talk about the phenomenal work they are doing with the Squadron’s first facility dog, TOML (That Others Might Live). Majors Romspert and Roden and April talk candidly about the amazing work TOML is doing in Alaska and abroad to support the mental and spiritual welfare of these high-performing military pararescue and support professionals who are called on to serve our nation in highly stressful and life-threatening situations. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you listen to them describe a typical work day and how TOML is impacting their abilities to perform their hazardous job duties! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Best and The Bravest with Marcie Davis

Sonja Heritage, Head Trainer at the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation drops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about the work they are doing to rescue, train and partner shelter dogs with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters around the world. Sonja talks about their state-of-the-art national training facility. She also provides insightful details about how they screen shelter dogs for these intense, professional jobs and how they train and care for these canine heroes throughout their lifetime. Sonja’s passion and expertise is captivating! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Heroes Responding to National Disasters with Marcie Davis

Rachel Rose, acclaimed author and poet, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about her new book – The Dog Lover Unit: Lessons in Courage from the World’s K9 Cops. Rachel introduces us to police dogs in the United States, France, Canada and Britain. She poetically describes the grit, determination and courage she witnessed firsthand with these law enforcement officers and their K9 partners. Rachel also shares with us the work she is currently doing with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society that was directly inspired by the courage she discovered while embedded with these fearless K9 units. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Lessons in Courage from the World’s K9 Cops with Marcie Davis

Did you know that the opioid epidemic is not only impacting humans but it’s also impacting working dogs? Police dogs are being exposed to deadly drugs in the line of duty. Dr. Ashley Mitek and Dr. Maureen McMichael from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital are working with law enforcement and veterinarians to help handlers and veterinarians be prepared to prevent and treat a dog that has been or is suspected of being exposed to an opioid. Their work is fascinating and it is being used to save the valuable lives of these heroic working dogs! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - In the Line of Duty - Protecting Working Dogs from Opioid Overdose with Marcie Davis

We regularly hear a news story of someone trying to bring a fake assistance dog into a business or public place. Listen in as Marcie and Lovey visit with Marsha Gilford, Regional Corporate Affairs Director for the Southwest Region of the Kroger Company, the largest traditional grocery retailer in the United States. Marsha stops by to talk about a communication program she and Kroger created about the difference between service dogs and pets. We love their educational and positive approach to the hot topic issue of fake service dogs. Marsha shares with us how Kroger is educating customers and store managers about differentiating assistance dogs from pets, and helping customers understand the reasons Kroger welcomes assistance dogs in their stores and not pets. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Do You Know the Difference Between an Assistance Dog and a Pet with Marcie Davis

Marcie and Lovey welcome world-renowned dog researcher Dr. Adam Miklosi to the show. Dr. Miklosi is the Director of the Family Dog Research Project the first research group to study the behavioral and cognitive aspects of the dog-human relationship. Based in Hungary, they are one of the largest dog research groups in the world! Dr. Miklosi shares some of his latest research on dog cognition, animal learning, and aging. He also talks about how you can get connected with the Family Dog Research Project to receive all of their latest and greatest dog information! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Dog-Human Relationship with Marcie Davis

THIS ONE’S FOR THE DOGS: ASSITANCE, SERVICE, COMPANION AND THE DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE We’ve all seen the dog with the vest, and most of us appreciate how they help the disabled get along. But maybe not those “fake” service dogs for people who have no visible disability. Right? Or not. Marcie Davis describes herself as a transformation agent, thought leader, businesswoman, public speaker, and assistance dog advocate. As a paraplegic for more than 40 years she has been partnered with service dogs for more than twenty years. She’s written a book, “Working Like Dogs: The Service Dog Guidebook,” founded International Assistance Dog Week, and has a radio show on Pet Life Radio. Join us as we discuss what dogs can do for us, people’s reactions to working dogs, the joys and the outrages of having a working dog in our world today. Go to the website at 11 AM Pacific to hear the show as it first airs, and go anytime to listen to all our archived programs at www.blogtalkradio.com/3women3ways.

Rebecca Ascher-Walsh visits with Marcie and Lovey about her beautiful new book, Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs. Listen in as Rebecca lovingly highlights some of the incredible working dogs in her new book and how these skilled canines changed the lives of their amazing human partners. Rebecca also talks about the Deja Foundation, an organization she founded to raise funds for the support and care of rescue dogs. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - LoyaL with Marcie Davis

Jennifer Erdogan, Director of Bell Environmental Services’ Canine Division and certified bedbug detection dog and adorable tri-colored beagle, Roscoe, stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey. Jennifer explains how Roscoe works to sniff and detect hidden bed bugs in hospitals, hotels, homes, apartment buildings and other sites. Roscoe and their other certified bed bug dogs’ all have the ability to perform bed bug inspections with a documented 98% accuracy rate! Jennifer also talks about how these dogs are trained and about their impressive certification from the World Detector Dog Organization. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Roscoe the Bed Bug Dog with Marcie Davis

Blake Matray, Executive Director of Dogs for the Deaf drops in to visit with Marcie and Lovey about the incredible work they are doing to rescue dogs from animal shelters and humane societies throughout the western United States and train them as hearing alert dogs. Blake talks about how they identify, screen and recruit shelter dogs. The next step is to begin training them in a variety of “sound work” tasks such as alerting their human partner to the telephone or a knock at the door. Blake also shares what Dogs for the Deaf has in common with Hollywood and the MGM lion! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dogs for the Deaf with Marcie Davis

World-renowned animal behavior scientist/consultant, Dr. James Ha visits with Marcie and Lovey about the unique aspects of applying scientific research to canine and human behavior. Dr. Ha shares fascinating information about how assistance dogs and their handlers communicate and develop trust and why some dogs are simply not able to be assistance dogs. He discusses the unique human-canine bond, his groundbreaking work as a legal witness expert, and his work as a scientific advisor to assistance dog organizations. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Advancing the Science of Dogs with Marcie Davis

Teresa Zurberg says her two-year old English Springer Spaniel Angus’ sense of smell is above and beyond anything we can even comprehend. Listen as she talks with Marcie and Lovey about Angus job at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), where he is a member of the hospital’s Infection Fighting Team. Teresa trained Angus to detect Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, a superbug often found in hospitals that attacks people whose immune systems have been weakened by antibiotics. Teresa shares how Angus enthusiastically detects this superbug so its spores can then be eradicated, helping to reduce infections! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Angus the Superbug Dog with Marcie Davis

Jeff Fink and his psychiatric assistance dog, Earl, talk with Marcie and Lovey about the inspiring animal-assisted therapy work they are doing to support people who are living with mental illness through their organization, Go Fetch Wellness. Jeff talks candidly about his own debilitating battle with depression and anxiety and how his relationship with Earl, a Golden-Retriever, changed his life forever. Jeff’s passion for working with Earl to help others who are struggling with mental illness to experience the joy and lucidity of the human-animal bond is contagious! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Go Fetch Wellness with Marcie Davis

What an honor it is to welcome Dr. Bonnie Bergin to the show! Bonnie has had such an impact on my life and so many others as the original mother of the assistance dog industry! Bonnie shares her amazing journey with us from the moment she had the idea that dogs could assist people with mobility limitations, to establishing the first service dog organization, and to creating the educational institution, the Bergin University of Canine Studies that she leads today. Bonnie is a true pioneer and trail blazer who has done so much to develop and support people with disabilities, dogs and the service dog industry! This is a monumental show that you don’t want to miss! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dr. Bonnie Bergin - The Mother of Mobility Assistance Dogs with Marcie Davis

Listen in as Emily Zier shares her passion for raising puppies for Canine Companions for Independence Emily’s enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about the thrilling moment of receiving an 8-week-old future service dog, the lessons she has the joy of teaching to this young dog over the course of 12-15 months, the incredible gift of ultimately meeting the person with a disability who is placed with the dog she trained, and then starting over with a shares how being a puppyraiser has changed her life and why she’s definitely a “puppyraiser for life!” Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Volunteer Puppyraisers - Finding Your Bigger Purpose with Marcie Davis

Jennifer Arnold, NY Times best-selling author of Through a Dog’s Eyes and Founder and Executive Director of Canine Assistants stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about her ground-breaking new book, Love is All You Need: The Revolutionary Bond-Based Approach to Educating Your Dog. Jennifer discusses her pioneering bond-based approach and talks in detail about her belief that we can teach dogs to figure out the action we want on their own instead of telling them what to do. She advocates this approach as a much more humane and loving way to communicate with our canines, and to prepare them to become more effective assistants to adults and children with disabilities. She also talks about her new creation, the We for Dogs Leash, the world’s first two-way, dog friendly leash. This new leash supports Jennifer’s training philosophy--one handle for you and one for your dog! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Love is All You Need with Marcie Davis

Wayne Pacelle, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Humane Society of the United States talks with Marcie and Lovey about his best-selling book, The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals. He reveals his beliefs about the simple choices we make every day that can be life changing for animals. Wayne explains the rising tide of consciousness toward animals and the business advantages to treating animals humanely. He also shares some insights about his choice to work with convicted felon, Michael Vick, and the Humane Society’s efforts to end dog fighting. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Envisioning a Humane Economy with Marcie Davis

We love it when working dogs get the recognition they so richly deserve! Gina DiNardo, Vice-President of the American Kennel Club visits with Marcie and Lovey and speaks about the AKC’s recognition of working dogs. Gina discusses the AKC’s newest award, the Paw of Courage. This award recognizes the sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. She also talks about the AKC’s long-standing ACE Awards that annually recognize five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. You’ll get a warm feeling as you listen to Gina share these compelling working dog stories and the upcoming red-carpet event that will celebrate their self-less contributions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Honoring Canine Excellence with Marcie Davis

Best-selling author Melissa Fay Greene drops in for a visit with Marcie and Lovey to discuss her new book, The Underdogs. Melissa shares the story of remarkable founder of 4 Paws for Ability, Karen Shirk, and how the dogs they train continue to change the lives of children and their families living with autism, diabetes, seizures and other disabilities. You’ll experience firsthand Melissa’s genuine passion for the children, parents and dogs and how she brings their stories of unconditional love to life in her heart-warming new book. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Hail to The Underdogs with Marcie Davis

Lulu and her handler, Matthew Fiorillo CEO of Ballard-Durand Funeral Homes take time out of their busy work schedule to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Lulu’s special job as a funeral home Comfort Companion. Matthew talks about how Lulu works to comfort families during their time of grief with unconditional love and support. Hear about how she was trained for her unique job and Lulu’s most heart-warming command that she performs for the families and individuals she so lovingly comforts. Lulu is an adorable, hard-working girl! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Meet Lulu - The Funeral Service Goldendoodle with Marcie Davis