Podcast appearances and mentions of travis brorsen

On this episode we're joined by Travis Brorsen, Founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers and host of Animal Planet's My Big Fat Pet Makeover. We talk pet weight loss tips, how to set realistic expectations for your weight loss goals, and a Travis' journey to becoming a world class-trainer.

My Big Fat Pet Makeover Animal Planet host Travis Brorsen ushers a four-month weight loss and behavior modification journey with pet owners and their overweight animals. Is your pet tipping the scale? Don't take it personally. Over 60% of American pets are obese. Listen Now Why Is Understanding Your Pet's Body Language Vital? Licensed Veterinary Tech and Certified Professional Dog Trainer Debbie Martin is here to help us decode our pet's body language She says there are some common signs of distress or anxiety that people miss. This is part of our Fear Free Expert Series. Listen Now Pot and Pets A new study out of Colorado shows a four-fold increase in pet cannabis-related medical cases and much of that is simply pets getting into their owners' stash. The active chemical in marijuana called THC (it's what gives users the high) is toxic to pets. Veterinary experts say that cannabis can damage the neurological system in pets and can sometimes be fatal. Also, many of the marijuana desserts and sweets are made using Xylitol and artificial sweeter which is also extremely toxic to dogs. Listen Now Missing Cat Reunited With Family After 10 Years. Pets seem to go missing all the time, but it's not every day that they are reunited with their families. Jack the cat and his family was incredibly lucky! Ten years ago Jack went missing but because Jack had been micro-chipped as a kitten the Sanctuary where Jack eventually ended up was able to find his family after all that time. Listen Now Getting Pneumonia from Guinea Pigs There's a new discovery that's just hit the world of guinea pig lovers. Dutch researchers say the cute furry rodents may carry germs tied to a very serious type of pneumonia. It's caused by the same bacteria the causes pink eye in guinea pigs and three people in the Netherlands have wound up hospitalized for pneumonia after contact with guinea pigs. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Travis Brorsen joins us this week to talk about all things dog. From growing up on a farm to the pain of losing a pig he loved to winning the Greatest American Dog Trainer reality TV show, Travis shares how he learned not only how to live with dogs, but also how to open up and feel because of them. It's because of his willingness to admit the things he did wrong, how he forgave and kept trying, that Travis inspires hope. Now through his own company, Travis teaches pet parents the tools they need to enjoy life-changing relationships with their dogs. Follow Animal Planet's Pet Expert, Dog Trainer and TV Host Travis Brorsen for an abundance of canine goodies. Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out our website while you're at it. And please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much! Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course you know that means thanks for listening.)

As animal lovers everywhere gear up for TV’s cutest sports competition, The Puppy Bowl, discovery+ introduces a series of “Puppy Bowl Presents” specials leading up to the big event. Streaming exclusively on discovery+ is Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Games. Filled with theatrics and skill, four pairs of dogs and amateur trainers face off against one another to show which dog (and trainer) is the greatest showman with the best tricks and talent. The pairs move through three different rounds of increasing competition while being judged by pro dog trainer, Travis Brorsen and style judge, Crystal Powell, and one pair is eliminated in each round. The two best teams move on to the final showstopper round to see who wins game and $5,000.00 to donate to the charity of their choice. Travis Brorsen is one of the most sought-after dog trainers in America today. Travis is Founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers, and was host of Animal Planet’s hit series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover. In 2008, Travis and his 14-month old boxer, Presley, were selected as contestants for CBS’ national dog training competition, Greatest American Dog. While producers gave the duo little chance of advancing past the first week, Travis and Presley beat the odds and won the entire competition, along with the prize of $250,000, the most ever won by a dog and their human. He has appeared on TV shows such as Rachael Ray, Fox and Friends, National Geographic’s Brain Games, E! and others. He has been featured in The New York Post, The New York Times, InTouch, People, US Magazine, Variety, Prevention.com and Hamptons Pet Magazine.

As animal lovers everywhere gear up for TV’s cutest sports competition, The Puppy Bowl, discovery+ introduces a series of “Puppy Bowl Presents” specials leading up to the big event. Streaming exclusively on discovery+ is Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Games. Filled with theatrics and skill, four pairs of dogs and amateur trainers face off against one another to show which dog (and trainer) is the greatest showman with the best tricks and talent. The pairs move through three different rounds of increasing competition while being judged by pro dog trainer, Travis Brorsen and style judge, Crystal Powell, and one pair is eliminated in each round. The two best teams move on to the final showstopper round to see who wins game and $5,000.00 to donate to the charity of their choice. Travis Brorsen is one of the most sought-after dog trainers in America today. Travis is Founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers, and was host of Animal Planet’s hit series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover. In 2008, Travis and his 14-month old boxer, Presley, were selected as contestants for CBS’ national dog training competition, Greatest American Dog. While producers gave the duo little chance of advancing past the first week, Travis and Presley beat the odds and won the entire competition, along with the prize of $250,000, the most ever won by a dog and their human. He has appeared on TV shows such as Rachael Ray, Fox and Friends, National Geographic’s Brain Games, E! and others. He has been featured in The New York Post, The New York Times, InTouch, People, US Magazine, Variety, Prevention.com and Hamptons Pet Magazine.

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Training a new dog can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but it's very likely that our actions are causing our furry friends to misbehave. Travis Brorsen, Founder of Greatest American Dog Trainers and host of Animal Planet's My Big Fat Pet Makeover, speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about what to do and not to do when you bring home a new pet, how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle, and how our behaviors can negatively impact our pets.

December 24 2017

Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ specials on It’s Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets. On the Positively Hotline, Victoria and Holly welcome the star of the recent Animal Planet show, ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover,’ Travis Brorsen, to discuss Travis’s new show and the issue of obesity in pets. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - My Big Fat Pet Makeover with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

This episode brought to you by Zukes. Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ specials on It’s Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets. On the Positively Hotline, Victoria and Holly welcome the star of the recent Animal Planet show, ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover,’ Travis Brorsen, to discuss Travis’s new show and the issue of obesity in pets. Ask Victoria questions include: How to get your dog to focus on you, especially in distracting environments. A 15-year old dog who suddenly developed a fear of sleeping at night. A rescued Jack Russell who gets so excited while harnessing up for walks in the morning. Show Links: Travis Brorsen’s webpage My Big Fat Pet Makeover show page

The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast Ep 51:  Travis Brorsen: My Big Fat Pet Makeover   Podcast Episode 51: Travis Brorsen/My Big Fat Pet Makeover With the U.S.pet obesity rate for dogs and cats  at 50% Animal Planet decided to hire expert dog trainer Travis Brorsen to star in their newest reality series My Big Fat Pet Makeover to help folks slim down their fur babies.  So for this episode of the podcast Margo and Kristen peppered him with as many questions as they could about how to make the most of pet ownership. Follow Travis Brorsen on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Fit Bottomed Girls www.fitbottomedgirls.com Fit Bottomed Mamas www.fitbottomedmamas.com Fit Bottomed Zen www.fitbottomedzen.com Fit Bottomed Eats: www.fitbottomedeats.com Twitter: @FitBottomedGirl @FitBottomedZen @FitBottomedMama @FitBottomedEats Email us at podcast@fitbottomedgirls.com Read more at: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/resources/podcast-episodes/   Subscribe: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/podcast/ Want to sponsor the show? Yay! Drop us a note at advertising@fitbottomedgirls.com and let's make the world a healthier place together!

Jon Patch welcomes Travis Brorsen, host of the new Animal Planet series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Animal Planet chose Travis Brorsen as their Pet Expert and Trainer to host the new series My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Travis is on a mission to address the huge issue of overweight pets in the U.S. as an estimated 59% of cats and 54% of dogs are overweight/obese (from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention). In the series, Travis begins a four-month long weight-loss and behavior modification journey with pet owners and their overweight animals with the goal that the pets (and humans) get to live a longer, healthier, and happier life together! Each story in this series provides a final weigh-in to see how far the pets and their owners have come with Travis’ help. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - My Big Fat Pet Makeover with Jon Patch

My Big Fat Pet Makeover Animal Planet host Travis Brorsen begins a four-month weight loss and behavior modification journey with pet owners and their overweight animals. Is your pet tipping the scale? Don't take it personally. Over 60% of American pets are obese. Why Is Understanding Your Pet's Body Language Vital? Licensed Veterinary Tech and Certified Professional Dog Trainer Debbie Martin is here to help us decode our pet's body language She says there are some common signs of distress or anxiety that people miss. This is part of our Fear Free Expert Series. Pot and Pets A new study out of Colorado shows a four-fold increase in pet cannabis-related medical cases and much of that is simply pets getting into their owners' stash. The active chemical in marijuana called THC (it's what gives users the high) is toxic to pets. Veterinary experts say that cannabis can damage the neurological system in pets and can sometimes be fatal. Also, many of the marijuana desserts and sweets are made using Xylitol and artificial sweeter which is also extremely toxic to dogs. Getting Pneumonia from Guinea Pigs There's a new discovery that's just hit the world of guinea pig lovers. Dutch researchers say the cute furry rodents may carry germs tied to a very serious type of pneumonia. It's caused by the same bacteria the causes pink eye in guinea pigs and three people in the Netherlands have wound up hospitalized for pneumonia after contact with guinea pigs. Missing Cat Reunited With Family After 10 Years. Pets seem to go missing all the time, but it's not every day that they are reunited with their families. Jack the cat and his family was incredibly lucky! Ten years ago Jack went missing but because Jack had been micro-chipped as a kitten the Sanctuary where Jack eventually ended up was able to find his family after all that time. Read more about this week's show.

In 2008, Travis Brorsen and his young boxer named Presley were contestants on the show, Greatest American Dog. Even though the pair was far less experienced in dog training than the other contestants, their bond of love and trust propelled them on to win this title and the $250,000 prize. Today, this actor turned dog trainer and animal expert is now the creator of a character education curriculum aimed at elementary and middle-school aged children and will host a show aimed at combating pet obesity called “My Fat Pet” that airs this fall on Animal Planet. Oh Behave Show host Arden Moore catches up with Travis, regarded as one of her favorite guests, and together, they share how pets make our lives better. Tune in to this extra special episode of The Oh Behave Show. Questions or Comments? Send them to: arden@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Top Animal Trainer Travis Brorsen Unleashes Tips and Tricks for Pet-Loving Kids and Will Soon Host ‘My Fat Pet’ on Animal Planet on Pet Life Radio

When the “Greatest American Dog Show” first aired on CBS, a young Oklahoma farm guy named Travis Brorsen and his young, energetic Boxer named Presley were anything but early contenders for the title of Greatest American Dog and the winner-take-all prize of $250,000. Most of the other contestants were more seasoned dog people and their canines possessed more talents. Yet, week by week, the Travis-Presley team learned more. Their trust strengthened. And when it mattered most, they performed their best. Please tune in to this special show as Travis shares the many lessons he has learned from being on this reality show and being doggone lucky to have an enthusiastic pup named Presley. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Big WOOFS! Sweet-natured Presley Reigns as America’s Top Dog! with Arden Moore