Podcasts about old english sheepdog

It is time for a peaceful night's sleep after a long day. Nestle in your bed and drift off to this sweet tale about an Old English Sheepdog named Elvis who has been waiting all day for his people to come home. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

In this episode, we explore the stories behind some of the expressions we use in everyday conversation that were inspired by our relationship with dogs. Dogs have been companions to humans across all cultures and on every corner of the globe. So, it is no surprise that language is rich with dog-related idioms, metaphors, and rhetorical devices. Join us as we sniff out the intriguing history of canine expressions with dogged determination.   Bonafide Bits: In 1896, the first “double dog dare” was laid down in the book, The Child and Childhood, by Alexander Francis Chamberlain. In 1793, poet Samuel Johnson used “Black Dog” as a metaphor for clinical depression, or melancholia. A “Three-Dog Night” is a 1970s American rock band AND a way to keep warm in the extreme cold.   Featured Breeds: Old English Sheepdog The Old English Sheepdog is the archetypical shaggy dog, famous for his profuse coat and peek-a-boo hairdo, a distinctive bear-like gait, and a mellow, agreeable nature. The OES is a big, agile dog who enjoys exploring and a good romp. Beneath the Old English Sheepdog's profuse double coat is a muscular and compact drover, with plenty of bone and a big rump, standing 21 or 22 inches at the shoulder. Their eyes (when you can see them) are dark brown, or blue, or one of each. Regular exercise is required for these strong, able-bodied workers. Equally famed are their many fine housedog qualities: watchfulness, courage, kindliness, and intelligence. Great with children, they make patient, protective playmates. They are sensible watchdogs known for a loud, ringing bark. Discover more about Old English Sheepdogs at AKC's Old English Sheepdog Breed Biography. Black and Tan Coonhound Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing hounds who love company. They are snoozy by the fireside but tenacious when on the trail of the wily raccoon. The Black and Tan Coonhound is a real American original. Black and Tans have an amazingly sensitive nose, long, velvety ears, and a sweet disposition. The coal-black coat features rich tan accents, including the distinctive “pumpkin seeds” above keenly expressive eyes. These are big, strong hounds: A good-sized male can stand 27 inches at the shoulder and cover ground with effortless, eager strides. Black and Tan Coonhounds are sociable hounds. Discover more about Black and Tan Coonhounds at AKC's Black and Tan Coonhound Breed Biography. English Foxhound The English Foxhound is a substantial galloping hound of great stamina. His long legs are straight as a gatepost, and just as sturdy. The back is perfectly level. And the chest is very deep, “girthing” as much as 31 inches on a hound measuring 24 inches at the shoulder, ensuring plenty of lung power for a grueling day's hunt. These pack-oriented, scent-driven hounds are gentle and sociable but rarely seen as house pets. They can be so driven by a primal instinct for pursuit that not much else, including training, matters to them. Owning these noble creatures is best left to huntsmen who kennel packs of hounds or to those experienced in meeting the special challenges of life with swift, powerful hounds hardwired for the chase. The English Foxhound is the epitome of what serious dog breeders strive for beauty, balance, and utility. Discover more about English Foxhounds at AKC's English Foxhound Breed Biography. American Foxhound American Foxhounds are good-natured, low-maintenance hounds who get on well with kids, dogs, and even cats, but come with special considerations for prospective owners. They are closely associated with Revolutionary heroes and the rolling estates of old Virginia. Discover more about American Foxhounds at AKC's American Foxhound Breed Biography. Mastiff For the uninitiated, a face-to-face encounter with these black-masked giants can be startling. A male stands at least 30 inches at the shoulder and can outweigh many a full-grown man. The rectangular body is deep and thickly muscled, covered by a short double coat of fawn, apricot, or brindle stripes. The head is broad and massive, and a wrinkled forehead accentuates an alert, kindly expression. Mastiffs are patient, lovable companions and guardians who take best to gentle training. Eternally loyal Mastiffs are protective of family, and a natural wariness of strangers makes early training and socialization essential. Mastiffs are magnificent pets, but acquiring a powerful giant-breed dog is a commitment not to be taken lightly. Discover more about Mastiffs at AKC's Mastiff Breed Biography. Greyhound Greyhounds are the essence of the dog breeder's credo “Form follows function.” From the narrow, aerodynamic skull to the shock-absorbing pads of the feet, Greyhounds are perfectly constructed for high-speed pursuit. The lean beauty of the Greyhound's “inverted S” shape, created by the deep chest curving gently into a tightly tucked waist, has been an object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings for as long as human beings have called themselves civilized. Greyhounds are the template from which other coursing hounds have been struck. Discover more about Greyhounds at AKC's Greyhound Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: A “three-dog night” probably happens in Spain, but it's an old Australian term. Since the 1940s, “shaggy dog” stories have been perplexing listeners with their rambling narratives. Laying down a “double-dog dare” is meant to raise the stakes of a challenge in a humorous way.

Liver shunts (technically called portosystemic shunts) are not that common in dogs, but if you are an aficionado of certain breeds or if your dog develops liver disease, you may find yourself in desperate need of information. Read on to learn all about liver shunts in dogs. What Is a Liver Shunt? First, we need to review some canine anatomy and physiology. A network of veins (called the portal system) drains blood away from the digestive tract. This blood carries nutrients, hormones, and waste material and is supposed to enter the liver before it travels to the rest of the body. The liver takes what it needs to function properly and also detoxifies the blood before sending it onward. A shunt is defined as a passage “that allows the flow of materials between two structures that are not usually connected.” A portosystemic shunt is, specifically, an abnormal blood vessel (or vessels) that connects the “portal” system draining the digestive tract to the “systemic” circulatory system feeding the rest of the body, thereby bypassing the liver. Causes of Liver Shunts in Dogs Liver shunts can be divided into two categories: those that are present at birth (congenital shunts) and those that develop later in life (acquired shunts). Congenital shunts are most common, being responsible for approximately 80 percent of cases. Dogs are usually quite young (less than 3 years old) when they start experiencing symptoms. A genetic cause is known for some breeds and suspected in others. Breeds at higher than average risk for congenital liver shunts include the Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Maltese, Miniature Schnauzer, Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Havanese, Toy and Miniature Poodle, Pekingese, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Old English Sheepdog, Samoyed, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, and German Shepherd. Acquired shunts typically develop when blood pressure within the veins connecting the digestive tract to the liver becomes elevated—most often because of diseases that cause liver scarring (cirrhosis). Dogs with acquired liver shunts tend to experience symptoms when they are older in comparison to those diagnosed with congenital shunts. Symptoms of Liver Shunts in Dogs Dogs with liver shunts generally have some combination of the following symptoms: Poor growth (congenital shunts) Poor appetite and/or eating unusual things Weight loss Increased thirst and urination Difficulty urinating or blood in the urine due to the formation of bladder stones Vomiting, which may contain blood Diarrhea, which may contain blood Behavioral changes like mental dullness, staring vacantly, poor vision, unsteadiness, circling, and head pressing   Diagnosing Liver Shunts in Dogs These symptoms are obviously not unique to liver shunts. A veterinarian will start the diagnostic process by taking a complete health history, performing a physical examination, and running some basic tests such as blood work and a urinalysis. If he or she thinks that a liver shunt is likely, additional testing will be necessary to reach a definitive diagnosis. Possibilities include bile acid tests, blood ammonia levels, abdominal X-rays, abdominal ultrasound, and advanced imaging studies. Your veterinarian can discuss the pros and cons of each test with you based on the specifics of your dog's case. Treatment for Liver Shunts in Dogs The type of liver shunt that a dog has and their age and overall condition determines what type of treatment is best. Most small breed dogs who have congenital shunts have just one abnormal blood vessel that is located outside of the liver. These are the most amenable to surgical correction. A single shunt that is located within the liver itself is more common in large breed dogs. These are still usually best treated with surgery, but the procedure is a little more difficult. Dogs with acquired shunts tend to have multiple, abnormal vessels and may be poorer candidates for surgery due to their underlying illness. Surgery for liver shunts centers on blocking the flow of blood through the abnormal vessels so that more of it travels through the liver. This can involve the application of devices specifically designed to do this (e.g., ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands) or tying off the vessels with suture material. Oftentimes, the abnormal vessels cannot be completely blocked off all at once without the dog developing serious side effects like intestinal damage. Ameroid constrictors and cellophane bands are designed to get around this problem since they cause the vessel to narrow over time, which gives the body a chance to adjust. Medical management for liver shunts can be used to improve a dog's condition prior to surgery, when surgery is not in a dog's best interests, or when surgery is unable to entirely correct the problem. Veterinarians typically prescribe a diet that has just enough protein for the dog but no “extra,” which reduces the byproducts of protein digestion (e.g., ammonia) that can make a dog's symptoms worse. Research indicates that soy protein may be a better option in comparison to meat-based sources of protein. Feeding several smaller meals throughout the day is also beneficial. Medications also play an important role in the medical management of liver shunts. Antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the number of bacteria in the gut, and enemas can be given to physically remove feces and bacteria from the colon. Oral lactulose, a type of indigestible sugar, is used to encourage rapid transit of stool through the intestinal tract and to lower the pH within the gut, which reduces the absorption of ammonia. Prognosis for Liver Shunts in Dogs Approximately one-third of dogs with liver shunts can be successfully managed with dietary changes and medications, according to Dr. Karen Tobias, professor of small animal soft tissue surgery and a board-certified surgeon at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dogs who have liver shunts that are located outside of the liver and that are surgically corrected using ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands have the best prognosis, with around 85 percent being clinically normal several months after surgery, according to Tobias. In comparison, dogs with shunts that are located within the liver have a greater risk of complications although many still do very well after surgery.

Guy shows Dave DOG AND AUNT (犬とおばさん) from 1995... sigh... well, we're ready to see our subscribers drop dramatically after this crap. We first became aware of this repugnant film way back in our NEIGH MEANS YES episode, and, after a year and a bit, Guy dredged the gutter and managed to unearth it. DOG AND AUNT is directed by well-known female pinku director Sachi Hamano and tells a sweat-ridden tale of the love between an aunt and an Old English Sheepdog. This is a real film. We promise. And we're very, very sorry.    Follow Show Me Something Wrong on Twitter. Show Me Something Wrong theme song by JUNK!

In this week's Tommie-less episode, Patrick and guest Avery Bryce Dallas Howard Powell talk about this past Halloween, stand their ground on dog attacks, get wooly with the Old English Sheepdog, celebrate the birthday and music of a not-so-famous blues singer, say farewell to actors Richard Moll and Matthew Perry, review the ground-breaking 1972 TV-film That Certain Summer, get to the meat of veganism, discuss Gays Against Groomers and Drag Time Story Hour, look at the implications of the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson, reminisce about the 1931 film Dracula, learn how stupid political pundit Candace Owens really is, and name their favorite dog songs.

Episode 691 (35 mins 24 secs) What's an Old English Sheepdog? How do you stop people in Hong Kong from smoking? How should we rebrand the wife-beater sleeveless shirt? What new theme park is opening soon? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus concerts! concerts! concerts! Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2023/8/15/691

My guest for this episode is Tim Yeo (@timyeo on Twitter). Tim coaches introverts to have impact and influence without pretending to be extroverts at The Quiet Achiever. He is currently Design Director @ IBM, helping Enterprise clients transform their businesses with enterprise scale at startup speed. In IBM, Tim focuses on DesignOps for the Customer Transformation design practice in Australia.Previously, Tim was the first UX and Design leader at fintech startups @Finder, @OFX and @Prospa where he hired, established and scaled design teams from scratch. Best known for saying complex things simply. He's also a keynote speaker, bookbinder and currently living the nomad life with no permanent address in Adelaide, Australia with his partner and the fluffiest Old English Sheepdog ever. We talk about* Introversion and job searching, job interviews, and getting noticed* How to be an introvert and still get ahead in your career* The kind of coaching Tim does with introverts. * The workshops Tim teachesWhere to find Tim* The Quiet Achiever* Twitter* LinkedInThank you for reading Invincible Career®. This post is public so feel free to share it.Hi, I'm Larry Cornett, a Personal Coach who can work with you to optimize your career, life, or business. My mission is to help you take complete control of your work and life so you can become a more “Invincible You.” I live in Northern California near Lake Tahoe with my wife and our Great Dane. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.invinciblecareer.com/subscribe

Hoje vamos apresentar mais uma raça rara, mas icônica, o Old English Sheepdog. Contaremos com criadores lendários na criação dessa incrível raça. Venha participar desse bate papo e conhecer tudo sobre esses peludos gigantes! Laura Abelenda - Canil Broken Oak Dennis Ourique - Canil Solitaire Myrian Borba Suffolk - Canil Suffolk Realização SistemaPet.Com/Criador

Usually we're a PG show, maybe PG-13. We go hard R in the middle thanks to Matt's wedding story. Enjoy!On this week's show:Happy 420, broDrug-checking sitesPulp FictionHouse of LandlordsBen & Jerry's employees to unionizeWe get closer to anti-paramilitary billWho needs libraries?The cannabis marketplace is too crowdedNew student loan incentivesNorthern ExposureAdam hates the Sleep OutFiddlehead is now the 36th largest brewery in America(50:27) Break music: Provisions Hip Hop - “Hughie!”https://provisionshiphop.bandcamp.com/track/inner-g-feat-hughie-mr-mfn-exquire Stowe Rotary is betting on trucks getting stuck in the NotchRotary ClubInternational Order of Old BastardsOdd FellowsNVU-Lyndon students doing the Time Warp againRocky Horror Picture ShowToo much office space in downtown Burlington Essex Citizen's AcademyAre you Bear Aware?Vermonter & cartoonist Ed Koren of New Yorker Magazine, passed awayThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music by B-Complex

In this episode we talk canine panic attacks and can your dog get pimples? Also Dr Rob talks about one of his favourite breeds of dog, the Old English Sheepdog. Dr Rob also gives us an update on our new puppy Augie (or Oggie, we're not sure either!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly and Vinita are talking to Tim Yeo. Tim coaches introverts to have impact and influence without pretending to be extroverts at The Quiet Achiever. He is currently Design Director @IBM, helping Enterprise clients transform their businesses with enterprise scale at startup speed.  In IBM, Tim focuses on DesignOps for the Customer Transformation design practice in Australia.Previously, Tim was the first UX and Design leader at fintech startups @Finder, @OFX and @Prospa where he hired, established and scaled design teams from scratch. Best known for saying complex things simply. He's also a public speaker, bookbinder and currently living the nomad life with no permanent address in Adelaide, Australia with his partner and the fluffiest Old English Sheepdog ever. Tim has also reviewed did reviewing design portfolios for IxDA and done mock interviews with general assembly for graduating programs. We dive into the following themes: How designers starting out in the industry can stand out when trying to get their first role  What kind of mindset to have while approaching design exercises  How introverts in particular can start to really craft their design paths If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org/mentoring

Front and Center with Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath and host Laura Reeves are back, chasing squirrels and discussing the single most important part of canine structure and anatomy: the front assembly. “If you have a bitch and her front assembly is not what you really want,” Hedgepath said, “what you gotta do is you gotta find a dog that has the front assembly you do want, which is not easy in any breed. The hardest thing to put on a dog's that front assembly. Once you find dog, …when you do that breeding, don't be taken in by that precious little beautiful face if it doesn't have that front assembly you're looking for. “We all started somewhere. You have to work at it. You have to train your dog. You have to select the proper dog. You have to learn and know what you're seeing. Some people get lucky and they get a magic wand and their first dog is a big time winner. Most of the rest of us work our (butts) off for a lot of years. “Learn your history. Learn what your dog's about, even if it's a relatively modern dog and do not try to make it something that it isn't. “I've never been one that thought that movement and type were two different things. They're the same thing, because every dog moves according to his type and how he's put together. Movement is an integral part of type. Movement is actually the proof of structure. “I mean let's just say an Old English Sheepdog and its movement and a Bearded Collie and its movement. Both fuzzy dogs, long hair and they come from kinda the same areas and totally different breed type. They worked in different train and different styles of working. “This is something I cannot say enough times, the work that a dog was designed to do informs the structure it has to do the job the people needed it to do to live. Whether it was to put meat on the table or to have meat to sell or to be a poacher or whatever, whatever it was kept the food on the table. “We're fortunate today that, yes, we can breed for pretty. But what good is it if it doesn't still represent the breed it was supposed to be. The concept of preservation breeding is to preserve the dog. It was designed to do the job, even if it doesn't still do the job, it should be able to do so.” In summary, front assemblies are important. They are different between types of dogs based on the work the dog was bred to do. If you are breeding dogs and looking to create better front assemblies, you have to select for the puppy that has the correct front assembly when you evaluate the litter. Once you've selected a good front, you have to train the dog so that the judge can actually see the movement that proves the structure. For more episodes around this topic check out https://puredogtalk.com/podcast/short-legged-dogs-bred-for-a-purpose-pure-dog-talk/ (here) and https://puredogtalk.com/podcast/168-breeder-education-advocate-claudia-orlandi-shares-knowledge/ (here).   Support this podcast

O old english sheepdog é um cachorro de pastoreio que ganhou o coração de muita gente por seu temperamento amistoso e sempre pronto para qualquer atividade. Assim como a Priscila, os cães dessa raça costumam ser sociáveis e cheios de disposição.

A philosopher at heart and financier by trade, Skylar shares the four pillars of soil, soul, community, and locale, as well as MEA's “why” to change the narrative on aging from a time of decline to a time of personal transformation. About Skylar Skylar is a Partner and Chief Development Officer at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first “midlife wisdom school.” A philosopher at heart and financier by trade, Skylar started his career in real estate investment and development, specializing in hospitality and senior care. Along the way, he became fascinated with how to create places that help people flourish, particularly in aging. This led Skylar on a path of entrepreneurial pursuits and side projects – all dedicated to this vision. When Skylar experienced MEA firsthand, he knew that he had met his match, and joined to help champion its expansion by developing a collection of MEA Regenerative Communities – each comprising an MEA midlife wisdom school, housing rooted in the practical application of wisdom and intergenerational connection, and a surrounding regenerative farm. Outside of MEA, you'll likely find Skylar sauntering about the countryside with his wife, son, and Old English Sheepdog. Skylar holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Santa Clara University. Key Takeaways There is a massive societal void of meaning, an existential crisis—people are longing for belonging and connection. The Regenerative Community has three core components: the “wisdom school,” housing and sabbatical units, and regenerative agriculture. MEA re-envisions traditional senior living: instead of a clubhouse there is the wisdom school; instead of a golf course, there is the regenerative farm. Good soil is about interconnectedness and interdependence--it is a metaphor for providing a foundation for a flourishing and resilient ecosystem so you can be full of life.

Welcome to another of my stories. If this is your first visit, please subscribe. This story is about Lucy, an Old English Sheepdog. Lucy was woken in the middle of the night by a strange noise. The noise was a mouse who had been chased out of her home. Lucy and her friend think of a very clever way to reunite the mouse with her owner.  I hope you enjoy my story. Please share your thoughts with me either on my instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/grandma_has_a_story or via my website, grandmahasastory.com. If you enjoy my stories, my books are available on Amazon (details on my website). Thanks for listening. To help others enjoy my stories please subscribe, share and tell your friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gary founded Darwin's Natural Pet Products in 2004 to help pets and their owners enjoy more years of healthy companionship together. Darwin's mission is deeply personal. Gary discovered the power of natural, raw pet food when he made the switch for his best friend, Max – an Old English Sheepdog who was suffering from crippling arthritis. After crafting and serving him a blend of fresh meat and vegetables recommended by his holistic veterinarian, Gary watched Max transform from an elderly dog with restricted movement back into his old self, full of energy. In just a month, Max's arthritis all but disappeared.For more info, visit http://www.shrimptankpodcast.com/seattle/

Have you spent any time learning to write your best bio? Who has right? Who learned copywriting in college? Who got real life marketing support from their certification? Answer? No one. Now is the time. Everyone is online and everyone is reading your bio... if it's good. Otherwise they're gone in 3 seconds.  Best Bio Reasons A boring bio will not help you get noticed, get hired, or get profitable. You can stand out better on social and your website with something unusual. You also want to be doing interviews. Get booked in the media, and on podcasts and summits right now. [Need help? Comment and watch for a future training.] You're going to want to download the cheat sheet I created for this episode. If you're creating a niche- serving women in midlife or some other niche – you want to be nailing that everywhere you are introducing yourself (website, social media, webinars) or you're introduced (media appearances, podcasts, summits). You want to be the funny, credible, relatable trainer that stands out. So, go download that worksheet so you can do a few of these tricks for yourself. Avoid a boring bio and start standing out as the unique fitness professional you are. 1) Read your current bio. That includes anything you'd share with a podcast host, media producer, or in your “about” section of website or social media If anyone else could insert their name and it would work, you're making people yawn. Are the people you really want to work with going to be impressed? Are you remarkable? Is anyone talking about you? Do they remember you out of all the other trainer bios they read? Be yourself, everyone else is taken. 2) Say a lot in fewer words. Pack adjectives in before your name. Bestselling author, 8-time Ironman, golf mom, and Old English Sheepdog owner Debra Atkinson…. So, what do they know about me? I've got a little credibility, and I don't have to lead with degrees and certification alphabet soup so actually I become more credible than someone who has education but hasn't really been all that successful. Makes them wonder at least right? I may gain a little respect among athletes, win moms over who've spent time dealing with bleacher butt, and pet owners think we've got something in common. Keep it fun, too. I've done that here by not following the stuffy boring intro everyone is expecting. 3) Add an element of humor that makes them smile. Try the rule of threes. She's currently swimming in paperwork, riding the desk, and running Flipping 50 more often than training for triathlons and she's here to share her new book… TEDx talk… program… Keep it fun. (unless you're not: but usually people want to have fun) You can do that all the way through. I share my book titles with my audience because they tell a lot about my attitude about aging, and fitness for midlife women and make women smile. She's the author of six books including You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women and; Hot, Not Bothered. You don't have to have books or funny titles though. Tell something funny about yourself. Again the goal is unexpected. She's a TEDx speaker, a blender chef, and an average golfer. Then you'd add for your host, Here's Debra Atkinson. Or… Please welcome TEDx speaker and hormone balancing fitness expert whose son still asks when she goes to the kitchen, “what's better than burnt?” And the answer is not burnt… Debra Atkinson ….   The point is to relay your credibility but yet let them know you're far from perfect and poke fun at yourself. They want to know you're just like them. If they can't relate, not only are you on stage, but you're on a pedestal and they think what you're teaching won't work for them.  4) Write 2 or 3 questions that an interviewer can read before he/she reads your bio. They should be relevant to the topic you're going to talk about. I frequently speak about exercise interventions for menopause. So a few questions relevant to the topic and audience of women in midlife might be: What if I told you everything you learned about exercise was a lie? What if you could reduce hot flashes, night sweats, as well as belly fat and get rid of low libido by changing your exercise? Then host's next line is… ”Well, stay tuned because my guest is …” The last thing most media and podcast hosts want is a long bio. “Send me your long bio” said no one ever. So, make it short and so fun they feel brilliant, witty, and can take the credit for it by reading it. When you make them look good you've set yourself up for success even before your interview starts. That's it. Take the pieces and put them all together. I created a download! Want help? Download the worksheet for this episode and start having more fun. Here's the added secret about making your best bio by making it more fun. You start to think about yourself differently. You're suddenly more unique, the only you there is, and that can change everything. Go to the show notes at fitnessmarketingmastery/boring-bio "Conversational is the new professional." Other episodes you might like:  When You Feel Like Quitting Best Fitness Marketing Tools Right Now (free to fee) Leave a rating in iTunes if this was helpful! Thank you! 

Clare Balding celebrates dogs and the difference that having a canine companion can make to your life. Today, Clare’s wife Alice Arnold joins her to discuss the dogstars of this year's Crufts. They consider the breed traits of Dachshund, Dogue de Bordeaux, Pugs and Dandie Dinmont. Plus, Clare visits Saul Milton, half of legendary UK drum and Bass outfit Chase and Status, to find out how he combines a high-octane music career with looking after his Old English Sheepdog. Clare hears veterinary advice on canine obesity, arthritis and the prevention and treatment of lung worm.

Music Credit: OurMusicBox (Jay Man) Track Name: "Flights Of Fantasy" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJSocial Media: Facebook: Faith Trust and Pixie Dust - Podcast Email: 1stgeek411@gmail.com Twitter: @FTPD_PodcastPersonal Twitters: @Sparkle_Fists @SpilledXWater @deanna790Check us out on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Spotify!!!Website: www.1geek411.com● “Feature Film” – The Shaggy Dog (1959 - not the 2006 Tim Allen version)○ LOOSELY based on The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten (author of Bambi), a German novel, which is, frankly, just very upsetting○ The Shaggy Dog is the story of dog-hating mailman Wilson Daniels, and his two sons - apparently the only 2 child actors Disney had access to prior to 1965. Kevin Corcoran as younger son “Moochie”, and Tommy Kirk as the lead, “Wilby”. Wilby Daniels is an awkward teenage inventor that seems to be capable of financing his best friend “Buzz”’s romantic life, but has not been able to date himself. He wants to change this when he and Buzz both catch sight of their new French neighbor Francesca, - Francesca needs to go to the local museum, so Buzz and Wilby trip over themselves to take her. While at the museum, they split up, and Wilby runs into Dr. Plumcutt, a former customer on his paper route. Dr. Plumcutt tells Wilby all about the Borgia family, their sinister reputation, and their secret dog magic. Afterward, Wilby knocks over a display of antique jewelry, only to realize that he has stolen, ahem, “acquired” a Borgia ring and smuggled it out of the museum in the cuff of his pants. Wilby reads the inscription on the ring aloud and inadvertently turns himself into a dog - which happens to be identical to Francesca’s “Bratislavan sheepdog”, Chiffon. Wilby returns to Dr. Plumcutt at the museum, who takes talking to a dog in impressive stride, and basically is told there isn’t anything he can do except perhaps an act of bravery to break the curse. Wilby switches uncontrollably back and forth between dog and boy, and manages to cause mayhem at a dance and discover a spy ring trying to steal government secrets led by none other than Francesca’s adoptive father. Through another long series of events, and the police refusing to listen to the Daniels family about the spies, and Wilby, in dog form, steals Buzz’s car and leads the police to the harbor, where the spies are escaping with Francesca in tow. Wilby tries to board the boat himself to stop them, but Francesca is knocked into the water and dog-Wilby leaps into the water and drags her to safety, breaking the curse (although no one actually realizes it, and all credit is given to Chiffon). Wilby’s dog-hating father is also commended for his role in the discovery of the spy ring, and is photographed with Chiffon for the paper - for an article about Chiffon being given a medal for bravery. ● Trivia○ The initial release of The Shaggy Dog grossed more than $9 million on a budget of less than $1 million – an almost unprecedented return on a film investment, making it more profitable than Ben-Hur, released the same year.○ This movie has been remade a few times - a 1994 TV version featuring Scott Weinger and Ed Begley Jr, which kept the same general story intact, and the aforementioned 2006 horror movie version featuring Tim Allen○ “Shaggy” was actually an Old English Sheepdog named Sam - he was a pet, and was recommended for the role by his obedience trainer, William Koehler, who trained many animals for Disney movies, including The Incredible Journey, That Darn Cat, and The Ugly Dachshund.○ Sam was prepared for the car chase scene by using rubber bands to keep his hair out of his eyes and running him around in a wheel barrow, gradually increasing the intensity and speed as he got comfortable with the situation. A custom seat was made for Sam, with fur-covered “mittens” attached to the steering wheel, and a matching fur-covered seatbelt that blended in with his body.○ Some of the stunts, such as jumping off of the boat were done by a child or a little person in a sheepdog suit. (The child was Johnny Kirk, Tommy Kirk’s little brother)○ Sam accidentally stepped onto Tim Considine’s eye during filming, and scratched it.● Segment: News/Announcements “The Newsies Banner”○ Not a real surprise, but Disney release windows are not expected to vary after the release of Disney+○ Disney released a TON of content that is going to be available on Disney+○ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil scheduled for release on October 18, 2019● Segment: Whosits and Whatsits Galore○ Disney Trivia● Segment: Top 4 Ranking “Let’s get down to business” ○ Top 4 Most Powerful Mages○ 1. Maleficent○ 2. Merlin○ 3. Jafar○ 4. EglantineTease Next Week: Escape to Witch Mountain 1975Top 4: animated non-human extra-terrestrials

Special: Allison & Laura Handicap the Line Up at Westminster Kennel Club Special edition!! Allison & Laura jam on the Westminster Kennel Club show, the fabulous contenders and who may or may not rise to the top of the pack. Las Vegas oddsmakers have occasionally offered up a “line” on the Garden. But those are not Dog Show Divas! Pure Dog Talk brings you two of the sport’s long-time observers with input on who stands a good chance in the green carpet final seven line up this year. Whiskey the Whippet and King the Wire Fox Terrier are high on the list of the potential winners. The Havanese, Bono, is peaking at the right time but could be pushed by Treasure, the Papillion. The Border Collie, Slick and the new German Shepherd Dog, Tony, are set to duke it out in the herding group. A surprise appearance from Elsa the Old English Sheepdog could upset that applecart. Breed judging on Tuesday will make or break a lot of the group judging. Will Bean the Sussex Spaniel who won the group last year come back and play in BIS again? Or will the brand new English Setter, Penny, come on strong? Sporting is in play! Working group is being judged by Jimmy Moses. Questions about what Doberman will get to the group and what Boxer will win the breed have a lot to do with which dog could win the group. Once again, up in the air. Allison says, “Jimmy Moses will pick a solid dog, but what’s he gonna get to work with?” Jim Reynolds to Christine Erickson to Peter Green. Is this the fairy tale line up for King and Gabriel? Allison is going all Ws…. She’s putting her line up as BIS to the Wire Fox Terrier and RBIS to the Whippet. Laura has her heart and her money, long odds, on the Wire Fox Terrier and the Havanese as RBIS. Check out the Dog Show Divas with the best line on the best in show line up at Westminster Kennel Club on Pure Dog Talk! Vegas got nothin’ on us, baby! Support this podcast

Ann talks about the extensive research she did for this WWII novel (including reading the seven volumes of Winston Churchill’s series TWICE), how her best marketing successes have been old-fashioned face-to-face contacts and using super-fans to spread the word, and how she’s working on a two-part video series to share what she learned about self-publishing with others considering this route. Ann comes from a family of adventurous women. An immigrant twice herself (to Canada and to the USA,) she understands from personal experience the challenges of being uprooted, either by choice or not, and remaking a life in a new place. She writes historical fiction, flash fiction, and short non-fiction. She has published three fictional articles in the news magazine of the British Home Child Advocacy and Research Association, and is a guest blogger for the award winning writers' blog,  Writers in the Storm.  A dual Canadian-US citizen, she resides in Mesa, Arizona with her husband, Art, and their Old English Sheepdog. She spends summers in Toronto, Canada, with family. When not writing, she can be found at the golf course, or making music with her church choir. To learn more about Ann, click here.

Mike Matthews talks about sailing with an Old English Sheepdog and Basil's bizarre booties. Plus it’s Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Mike Matthews talks about sailing with an Old English Sheepdog and Basil's bizarre booties. Plus it’s Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Monica first came across Dan while she researching mortgage reports. He actually started two separate ventures — first, was The Mortgage Reports, and second, he recently moved into a broader personal finance field with his project Growella. This project extends beyond mortgage and real estate, although that’s where Dan’s passion lies. In today’s episode, Monica and Dan discuss relationships and communications with lenders and details about some of the products, as well as suggestions on how to keep in touch with clients. There are many people who want to buy a home but don’t think it’s possible because they’re not getting access to the information that lets them know how possible it really is. It really means a lot for people to own their own home, and it is a privilege here. For the next generation of home buyers, many of their opinions about finances were shaped by the negative attitude in the economy in the previous decade. One of the things Dan strives to do with his team is to empower people to let them know yes, you can get a home. As REALTORS®, we need to recognize that we don’t know it all, and it’s important to have a mortgage lender that you know and trust and that you can recommend to your clients. How can real estate agents work with lenders and help facilitate the process without giving advice on something we don’t know about? When REALTORS® are working with mortgage lenders, both the REALTOR® and the lender are working toward the same goal. The situation for each buyer will be different, and in the end, both parties want to do what’s best for the client. As a REALTOR®, it’s important to read and keep up with mortgage-related news so you can be aware of when your client may be missing a piece of information. In these instances, it’s important to refer your client to a lender, who can handle the details of the situation better than you can. It may be more likely you’re in a situation where you don’t know your client’s mortgage lender. It can be hard to put your faith in someone you don’t know, but we must remember that any mortgage lender who is serious about their business will hold each of their clients to the highest regard. Lenders who you don’t meet face to face often put a different standard of care on being available for communication. Proactive communication will help everybody be in the know more quickly and can pave the way for easier communication moving forward. It can prevent a lot of miscommunication and potential drama. Many lenders are using their open communication as a selling point to clients. This helps REALTORS®, as well, and it’s important for REALTORS® to respect the two-way channel of communication between themselves and the lender. There are several different types of loans. Conventional mortgages are any mortgages that are backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They make up about two-thirds of all loans that are done. The stereotypical conventional mortgage borrow no longer exists. This is in contrast to the FHA, which used to be thought of as a home affordability product, and used to have a stigma attached to it for several years. There are also VA loans, which are loans that are available to people who are active military or veterans. They are most well-known for being 100% mortgages (the average down payment is 2%). The USDA loan (United States Department of Agriculture) are also 100% mortgages, and they offer lower interest rates as compared to other loan products. These are meant to promote home ownership in less densely populated areas. For these four types of loans (conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA), many borrowers can move interchangeably between these four. You can’t necessarily know what’s best for you client without talking to a loan officer. Dan talks about some mortgage options that exist within these four categories, and the goal of the mortgage lender is to figure out which option is going to be best for the borrower for their specific home in this time. It is a constantly moving target, trying to find where a borrower fits best at any point in time. Jumbo loans are a subset of a larger group of products called portfolio loans. These are non-government supported loans, where the mortgage lender keeps the interest. Some of the loans don’t meet the government’s requirements. A jumbo loan is a loan that is too big to meet the government’s rules. There are other mortgage programs that meet government regulations, but the lender still wants to keep the interest. Dan talks about a few different varieties for medical professionals, teachers, and first responders within a community. The market has broad, overarching products from the government, and then individual products from different banks. It is a good idea to talk to two or more lenders, so you can get the best possible product and the best possible price. It’s important for lenders to communicate those niche products because buyers need them! By talking to a mortgage lender early in the process, you set yourself to be in a position where you are in control of your options. Dan shares some current statistics regarding conventional loans and the FHA loan. They each have different insurance regulations and different interest rates. Right now, the FHA is good for people who have below-average credit scores and are buying multi-unit homes. People who previously held FHA loans have been refinancing their FHA loans into other categories. It’s a strange situation right now but it could change at any time. It is a good point of contact if you need to contact your clients. Many states have organizations within the state that offer first-time borrower programs or other specialized programs. States try to promote home ownership within their state lines, and there are some quality programs out there. Many are trying to reach out to first-time home buyers. Many states also have down payment assistance programs. These programs are very beneficial and it is definitely worth researching which programs are available for the area your client is buying in. Education is one of the most important ways to reach and inform your clients. Younger buyers typically want the education but part of the challenge is having the benefit of experience. You can’t get everything online, and you need to talk to people who are experienced and who spend a lot of time researching. There are several other niche products with more narrow markets than the categories previously discussed. They might be the right product for a specific person, but it’s important to discuss with a loan officer who understands how the products work and whether they will really be beneficial for you or your clients. For condominiums and other communities where there are a lot of investors, sometimes homeowners have a hard time getting a loan. There has been a loosening in requirements for condos, especially when it comes to investors. They now allow more investors in a building, but still make a loan to your borrowers. This is a great example of how mortgage lending is changing based on today’s market. Is it a good thing for clients to buy down a mortgage rate? The idea here is that there is some type of market rate, and by pre-paying some of your mortgage interest, you can get a lower interest rate. A home buyer can get access to lower mortgage rates by paying an upfront fee. There is a reverse to this, where if you accept a mortgage rate that is higher than the market rate, the mortgage lender will give cash to you. Dan prefers this second option because even though you pay a little more each month, you are able to stay as liquid as possible. One important takeaway for real estate agents is that they shouldn’t necessarily be concerned with the interest rate that their client has. The lowest interest rate is not always going to be the lowest cost. What you want to be looking for is the lowest overall cost. For a lot of people, the zero closing cost mortgage is often the best option. The main job of REALTORS® is to get your clients to a good lender, who will present them with all the options. It is important to stay up to date on what’s happening, so you can be informed for your clients. Additional Links: Guest Links: Growella The Mortgage Reports E-Pro certification Training4RE.com Center for REALTOR® Development — Onlinelearning.REALTOR® REBAC.net NAR Annual Conference CRDpodcast.com — Podcast Website CRD@REALTORS.org Guest Bio: Daniel Green lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s currently the CEO of Growella, a publishing company that helps Millennials do more with their money and get more from their life. Dan’s last project, the popular mortgage website, The Mortgage Reports, was recently acquired, which was his third sale of a web-publishing business. As a part of Dan’s successful entrepreneurial career, he has spent a chunk of his time writing software and lending his expertise as a top-producing mortgage loan officer. Dan’s market insights earned him a reputation as a top mortgage market commentator. Dan has been frequently cited in print, on the radio, and on television. Before Growella, Dan founded and directed, the popular mortgage blog The Mortgage Reports (http://themortgagereports.com). The Mortgage Reports is widely recognized as the top consumer-focused mortgage blog in the country. The site offers unbiased mortgage loan advice to first-time home buyers, seasoned homeowners, and real estate investors; and, has been informing its readers for more than a decade. Dan Green lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children, all of whom enjoy living an active and healthy lifestyle. When Dan is not busy running road races and web publishing companies, he can be found playing hockey, goofing in the kitchen, or logging 40-mile weeks on the streets of Cincinnati.  Dan is also a self-taught guitarist and enjoys playing and singing loudly for his two dogs — a Great Pyrenees and an Old English Sheepdog. Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com FuntentionalLiving.com FranklinTNBlog.com

Kate brings the case against her husband, Rob. Rob had a childhood dream of getting an Old English Sheepdog. Now they have one, and Kate says she is doing the majority of the dog care. She wants Rob to become dog's best friend. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? With the return of Summertime Funtime Bailiff Monte Belmonte! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman for photos from this episode! Thank you to Felipe Sobreiro for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like

  Hey there friends! We’ve got a great episode for you this week with all your favorite segments!   Renee tells us all about a Chocolate Labradoodle she met in Dogs We Met This Week. She also takes a look inward and contemplates her dog snobbery. We’ve got a Mutt Minute on the Old English Sheepdog! They’re big, fluffy, and whole lot of work! We have special guest Siobhan Thompson with us to talk about the dogs of her childhood! We’ve got some dog “tech” that’s honestly just a very fun way to use Google! And of course, a Facebook Pinned Post that we absolutely adore.   Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Leave us a voicemail with your Dog Victories and Dogsasers at (323) 250 - 3315! Too much pressure leaving a voicemail? We get it. Send us an email instead at canipetyourdogpodcast@gmail.com!