Off Leash with Dr. Pete

This week Dr. Pete is back in the studio with Molly to answer more listener questions for you, our listeners! We talk about texting dogs for copper storage, what food to feed your puppy and a bunch of other questions regarding dog food. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you want to submit a question, please visit our website!

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg, to talk about a few different topics focused heavily on dog behavior and how to correct some of that behavior. Lindsey is an established trainer with 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. She opens our eyes to some of the natural tendencies for dogs and how we can recognize areas of concern before they become a problem and work to make lasting changes to the way our dogs behave. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash Podcast, Molly sits down with Ben Dowdy from Voyager Dog Food to talk about how our emotions and feelings can change the way our dog is acting and behaving. Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a slump, your dog seems to portray that same energy? That’s because they do! Dogs can read and sense our emotions and it rubs off on them without us even realizing it! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete and Molly sit down to answer more questions from our listener. We include some great information about dogs, their food, and much more. Do you have a dog with itchy ears? Have you wondered if food toppers are worth it? What about treats, what can you give and how often are treats the real culprit of diet issues for you dog? We cover it all! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re excited to talk about some new information that is coming out about copper storage disease. Research about copper storage in dogs has been ongoing and we’ve been able to be a part of that research ever since our beginnings at Voyager trying to solve a problem that wasn’t widely recognized. Listen in to learn about how this research has been gathered and what the next steps might be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Celia is back in the studio with Molly and we’re trying out a new segment this week called “Would You Own That Dog?”  Celia and Molly go through a list of different dogs and discuss the pros and cons of owning that type of dog. I’m sure our listeners will have varying opinions but that’s what makes each dog and dog owner unique! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete is back in studio to answer more of our listener questions. We talk about a very common problem for dog owners: ticks. This year the ticks have been extra bad and people wonder what they can do to protect their pups from potential issues. We also talk about what your dog is actually eating and how to find out. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! If you have a question for Dr. Pete, please submit on our website!

This week we’re joined by a new face around the Voyager Dog Food office, Celia Van Beck. If you’re calling in to Voyager we’re sure you’re going to get to know Celia soon enough but we thought we’d have her join us for this week’s episode of Off Leash! We talk about the process of getting a new dog and deciding what kind of dog you might want. We also dive into whether or not it’s a good idea to get a dog with your significant other if you’re not married yet! Thanks so m...

This week Dr. Pete sits back down to go through some of our listener questions. if you have any vet related questions for Dr. Pete you can submit them on the voyager website! We will make this a recurring segment and our goal is to provide information and peace of mind for our Off Leash listeners! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to have him answer a whole bunch of questions from some of our listeners. We talk about cancer in dogs, copper storage disease and why our mission at Voyager is so important.  If you have any questions for us, please send them in! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Adeeb Rohani, co-founder of a company called LootPaw. LootPaw is a gps tracking service for your cats and dogs and is focused on the safety and well-being of your pets! You can check them out at www.lootpawpets.com Adeeb shares about LootPaw and also gets into some other experiences he’s had in his career including some wild stories from working in the ER. You won’t be able to stop listening! Thanks so much for joining us and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we had a chance to sit down with renowned veterinarian Sherman Canapp who is known around the world for his work on animals, specifically sport dogs. He has been at the forefront of personalized medicine and care for dogs of all ages and specialties and is focused on creating better long term health plans and understanding for both vets and pet owners alike. We talk about how personalized care can improve your dogs quality of life and ability to perform throughout a range of specific topics. We also talk music, cars, and those pesky snowboarders like Molly...

This week we have Dr. Pete and Molly back in studio together talking about a range of new topics involving dogs. Dr. Pete talks about how many people come in with overweight dogs and the number might surprise you. We also hear about how they’re planning to use CBD oil on cats to keep them cool, calm and collected. Please be sure to leave us a review and thank you for listening!

This week we sit down with David from Satellai. Satellai has developed new technology for dogs that allows you to do some pretty amazing things. Imagine putting a collar on your dog anywhere and drawing a fence boundary on your phone via satellite image to keep them contained! Thats just one of the features that this company has created. We learn about what new technology can do for dog owners everywhere. Do you think more technology for our pets is a good thing? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Dr. Pete is back in the office and he’s here to answer our listener questions! We had lots of people send in great questions looking for advice from a vet on how to beat take care of their dog and Dr. Pete is excited to be able to help. We talk about Labrador ear problems, copper storage issues in dog food and discover some helpful new acronyms. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review. Send in your listener questions to our email or by messaging us on Instagram!

This week Dr. Pete is back in the office and he’s here to answer our listener questions! We had lots of people send in great questions looking for advice from a vet on how to beat take care of their dog and Dr. Pete is excited to be able to help. We talk about Labrador ear problems, copper storage issues in dog food and discover some helpful new acronyms. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review. Send in your listener questions to our email or by messaging us on Instagram!

This week we catch up with Janine Ling, founder or Project Sudz. Project Sudz makes an array of dog grooming products and supplements from natural ingredients that can benefit your dog or cat. We talk about the benefits of some of these products and also about grooming your dogs and providing the best care for them. Janine also recommends having a groomer take care of your cats, as it seems grooming cats could be a bit of a liability. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with George from PetLink to discuss their GPS trackers for your dogs and cats as well as talk about cat stories and how funny they can be. We talk cats running away, pets not liking your friends or significant others and a host of other topics! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with our friend, Dr. Anna Marie. You may have seen her on TV on a multitude of occasions and then you’d know, she’s a huge advocate for animals! We catch up with her about her dog and how her career has taken different turns over the years. We discuss her dog’s journey as well and how she found out about Voyager Dog Food and why it has made an impact for her. Lots of different tangents and thoughts come up concerning dog food, proper care for animals, and other stories and memori...

This week we sat down with Andrea Libretti from Myos Pet. Myos Pet is a supplement company that focuses on the muscle growth and health of dogs that can contribute to longer happier lives. We learn about their supplements and how they actually work to help your pets. Molly gives some tips on training your dogs as Andrea and Molly discuss potty training and older dog and feeding from the hand to train dogs as well. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we were able to sit down with the Ryan Decaire, CEO of a company called Paw Prosper. Paw Prosper is focused on growing companies that provide products that make the day to day lives of dogs a little bit better! They have 7 different companies underneath Paw Prosper that all do something a little different! From aiding dogs who have lost their vision to doggie wheelchairs. Ryan and his team are committed to a better life for dogs! Listen in to discover a whole list of different solutions that your dog may be needing and go check out...

This week we’re joined by an incredibly special guest! Pat Parelli is true horseman and the founder of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. He’s traveled extensively and has become well known for his methods in horse training. Pat joins us to talk about his journey of life and shares stories along the way. We hear about many different topics involving animals and you won’t want to miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re joined by horse development specialist, Robin Flory. We chat with Robin about horses, dogs and cats! Robin has a love and passion for animals and we hear about her experiences with animals as well as taking her animals wherever she goes! She gives us some tips and tricks about a few different things including taking your cats on the road with you. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We’re celebrating 5 years of making food that’s actually safe for your dogs and we wanted to talk a little bit about what is in your dogs food and why we started this mission five years ago! Without your support dogs would still be stuck on a diet that has been questionable at best for a long time. Listen in to hear about the importance of what you feed your dog and how we plan to continue the good fight! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we fielded questions from our listeners about their dogs and we sat Dr. Pete down and grilled him for a half hour about these questions and concerns! These range from diet to behavior and some very common issues are brought up that may be affecting your dog! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week Ben joins the podcast to talk about a scary situation he got into with his dog, Duke. This story takes place on the cold water in Michigan and anyone who’s been on the water with a dog in the winter knows there are a lot more concerns when the weather gets cold! Listen in to hear what happened and how Ben and Duke got out of the situation they were in. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we’re talking about a highly discussed topic: CBD for your dogs! There is so much information and misinformation out there about CND products and what they can or can’t do for your dogs. We discuss the validity of some of the claims of these products as well as where they are getting the information from to make those claims. If you’ve been using CBD for your dogs you may want to do some research! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Also, send us a message on Facebook or Instag...

This week we wanted to address a topic that many people have mixed opinions about: what to do when you leave your dog behind. Many people have trouble with putting their dog in a kennel but come home to their personal belongings torn up or worse yet, something in the house. We talk about why it’s okay to kennel your dog and how it’s actually safer for them if you do. We also talk about what to do if you’re leaving your dog and going out of town for an extended period of time. Thanks for listen...

Happy New Year, Voyagers! This week we talk about a very interesting topic: dressing up your dogs and taking them for a ride in a stroller. Heck of a concept here and a hard one to understand outside of a few situations! We discuss putting clothes on your dog including jackets, full on outfits, hunting vests and more! We also talk about people taking their dogs out on strollers and whether or not this is okay for your dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about what happens for your dog when the weather gets colder. Dogs have different needs depending on how much time they spend outside through the winter and what their activities look like. We also talk about scabies, skin conditions and other information that will help you know what your dog needs next! We finish the show off with a great Rock and Roll history segment about the band America. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we sit down with Dr. Pete to talk about food allergies and what you’re feeding your pets. Many people are unaware of how their dog and cat’s digestive system actually works and responds to different foods. Dogs and cats have intolerance to many different food items that humans have no trouble eating. Giving your dog or cat table scraps and other human food can be detrimental to their overall health and wellbeing. We talk about your pets diet and what’s safe to give them for treats and snacks! Thanks so much for listening and be sur...

This week we talk about a topic that has an effect on almost all pet owners at some point: medication. Some people have asked us how they go about testing drugs and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Dr. Pete has spent years working with different drugs and drug companies and he shares his insight into how we go from a new drug idea, to something being used by veterinarians nationwide. We hope this conversation gives you a little peace of mind when it comes to trusting your vet and what they think is best for your pe...

This week we sit down with our friend, Ryan Winchell to hear about Ryan’s experience with his dog that got copper storage disease. Luckily for all involved, Ryan knew Dr. Pete long before people were really talking about Copper Storage Disease in dogs and Ryan trusted Dr. Pete to help save his 3 year old dog. Ryan and Pete met at the horse track long ago! They also discuss some of the inner workings of being a horse jockey and what we don’t get to see that goes on behind the scenes at a horse race. Thanks so much...

This week we sit down with Mike and Debbie Lee from Iron Horse Overland to talk about all things traveling and dogs. We’ve been putting out a series of podcasts that relate to being on the road with your pets, something almost all of us will do at one time or another. This episode includes tips and tricks for keeping your pets comfortable as well as some amazing stories from Mike and Debbie’s trips and travels including some near death experiences and getting help from a cartel member in South America. Dont miss this episode! Thanks for list...

This week we join Molly on the road to hang with her and a rowdy group of friends at an overland expo which has been dubbed a dog expo. They discuss traveling, different places to go and how to get there with your dogs. We also talk about what makes dogs so great and a bunch of other random topics. This group had a good time and you’ll enjoy it too! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week we have another podcast from the overland expo and we sit down with two extremely passionate people, Tyler and Bob. These guys are passionate about a multitude of things but they both love dogs and love bringing their dogs on their adventures with them. We talk about traveling with dogs including some do’s and dont’s. Being on the road with your animals is always a little more stressful but a lot more fun. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We are joined by Miss Echo and her dog, Chuck, to discuss a range of different topics centered on camping and overlanding with your dogs! Taking your dogs with you on the road makes life a little more fun! That said, there are some things that can be difficult in doing so and today we cover some advice for making it a little bit easier on you and the dogs. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

This week on the Off Leash Podcast we’re talking about a difficult topic: Euthanasia. Putting your pet down is one of the most difficult decision you can be forced with making. It’s so hard to know what your pet really needs and even more difficult to know when it’s time to do what’s best for them. Many animal owners have been through this and though it’s hard to talk about, we wanted to cover a range of topics that play a role in this decision. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe...

Dr. Bob Emery is a renowned veterinarian and has been working on animals for years. Bob has specialized in work with horses and is know for integrating western medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture to treat horses dealing with a range of issues. We chat with Bob about some stories and memories he has throughout the years dealing with different animals and situations. He also talks about the use of energy healing in horses and discoveries he’s made throughout his career. You don’t want to miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

A couple of weeks ago we had a video discussing some Heartworm protocols that went viral online. People didn’t agree with our take that the American Heartworm Society wants to have you tested more than your dog may actually need. So this week we wanted to address this further and break down exactly what we mean behind our thought process. It’s important to take great care of your dogs but knowing how to do that properly may come with multiple opinions. This is ours! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!