Podcast Episode 025 – Listen Below A Boy and His Dog Inspired A Book In This Podcast… Julie Duncan always wanted to write a children’s book. In fact, she planned and plotted many books throughout the years. What finally led to her first publication? Her son and his dog Ike. It took her son’s persistence and hard work to finally bring Ike, a beautiful Bichon Frise and Poodle mix into the Duncan household. The bond that Julie’s son Stephen and Ike share inspired the book. The most important thing ...
Mar 10, 2021•30 min
Podcast Episode 024 – Listen Below Meghan’s Royal Dog Gus, Dogs Rescued from Lava Flow, Zoe the Angel Little Pampered Dog News… Book Recommendations are Here! I’m excited to announce a new feature on Little Pampered Dog – Book Recommendations. I like to read and I love dogs but I don’t want to read a book where the dog dies. I am also admittedly a little hard to please when it comes to books. I look for excellent writing, a compelling story, and a great escape. I bet you’re the same way as well....
May 23, 2018•20 min
Podcast Episode 023 – Listen Below Third-Generation Dog Groomer Shelby Zonghi and Issue 16 of Little Pampered Dog In This Podcast… Have you ever considered a career as a dog groomer? Not only is Shelby Zonghi a professional groomer but her mother, grandmother and other aunts and cousins are dog groomers as well! You could say she knows a thing or two about the industry. In this podcast episode, Shelby tells us about how her grandmother, who is now retired, got her into dog grooming. Her career c...
Apr 27, 2018•35 min
Podcast Episode 022 – Issue 15 Preview Listen Below Taylor Morrison Home is Where the Dog Is Issue 15 of Little Pampered Dog In This Podcast… What a dream come true to find out that Taylor Morrison, a leading national home builder, is developing communities that are not only “pet friendly” in the traditional sense, but are decidedly pet-centric. In this podcast interview we get to meet Kathleen Gagg, Vice President of Pope Properties. Kathleen describes in detail why the Esplanade communities by...
Feb 20, 2017•33 min
Podcast Episode 021 – Issue 14 Preview Listen Below Corridor Therapy Dogs and Issue 14 of Little Pampered Dog In This Podcast… In this podcast you’ll get to meet Janet Holtman, Founder and Director of Corridor Therapy Dogs. Corridor Therapy Dogs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides dog and human volunteer teams where ever animal-assisted therapy is needed. Janet and her volunteers work in their immediate area. If you live close to Janet, perhaps you and your dog might enjoy volunte...
Nov 02, 2016•37 min
There is so much going on in the “dog world” every single day. Some stories are perfect for the magazine. Others make for great blog posts and the like. But some stories are so timely, you need to know them right now. This podcast covers three of those very timely stories that you need to know about today. Below are the details and links as promised in the podcast. Good Job California! Congratulations to California for signing into law bill AB 797 #RightToRescueAct which allows Californians immu...
Sep 29, 2016•11 min
Podcast Episode 019 – Listen Below Dog Aging Project with Dr. Silvan Urfer In This Podcast… I’ve been following the work of a team of scientists at the University of Washington studying aging in dogs. They call their research the Dog Aging Project . The goal of the Dog Aging Project is not just merely to extend the lifespan of dogs, but rather to extend the “healthspan” of dogs. As Dr. Silvan Urfer suggested in the podcast interview: what is the point of a longer life for our dogs if they are no...
Sep 13, 2016•45 min
Bella Sleeping Under My Desk News from the “dog world” crosses my desk every single day. Some things are perfect for the magazine. Other tidbits make for great interviews for the podcast. Yet there’s still more. There are stories that you need to know “now” because they are so timely and they can’t wait. That’s what this episode of the Little Pampered Dog podcast is about. I call this and similar episodes “Quick Dog Bites.” Below are the details and links promised. Bella likes to join me on my p...
Sep 06, 2016•19 min
Podcast Episode 017 – Listen Below Pets of the Homeless and Issue 13 of Little Pampered Dog In This Podcast… I’m not exactly sure how I happened upon Pets of the Homeless but once I found this great organization, I knew had to bring it to you. In this episode we meet Genevieve Frederick, the Founder of Pets of the Homeless. You’ll learn about how she got the idea for the effort plus what inspires her to keep going. Homelessness is a complicated issue for certain. But to Genevieve, her small staf...
Aug 24, 2016•38 min
Podcast Episode 016 – Listen Below Extended Stay Hotels with Sonesta ES Suites and Issue 12 of Little Pampered Dog In This Podcast… We’re always searching for pet-friendly travel resources and this time, we have a solution that you may never have considered. Many people don’t realize that many extended-stay hotels are pet-friendly. By definition, extended-stay hotels are meant to be “like home” and what could be more “homey” than your dog? In this podcast we interview Amanda Hurley of Sonesta. A...
Jun 03, 2016•30 min
Podcast Episode 015 – Listen Below A Camera, a Little Peanut Butter and a Lot of Talent! It All Began… Greg was trying to capture an image of his beloved dog, a beautiful Mastiff. It’s not easy for a Mastiff to look like they are smiling because the jowls prevent that. So Greg had an idea to give his pup a bit of peanut butter as she always looked especially cute when she had her tongue out. Greg captured the most precious photo of his dog showing her true happy nature as she enjoyed one of her ...
Apr 21, 2016•25 min
In this episode of the Little Pampered Dog Podcast we interviewed David Loop about his dog named Miracle. Miracle’s story is an international viral sensation. In this recording you’ll hear David, in his own words, talk about this little dog’s will to live and his unending love for this little angel. David and his family named her Miracle because that fact that she has not only survived, but is happy and thriving is indeed miraculous. This is a feel-good story that will leave you knowing that the...
Feb 24, 2016•51 min
This Quick Dog Bite episode of the LIttle Pampered Dog podcast is our Thanksgiving episode. There’s so much going on this week! Of course, here in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Whether you celebrate with us here in the USA or not, we are thankful to have you as part of the Little Pampered Dog community. Contest! (PRNewsFoto/Bayer HealthCare) Bayer Animal Health wants you to share to help shelters. Between now and December 31, 2015 for every pet photo uploaded to www.ShareFor...
Nov 25, 2015•14 min
In this episode of the Little Pampered Dog podcast, I bring you the latest dog-related news as of Wednesday, November 11, 2015. In the United States of America, today is Veterans Day. We salute all of our human as well as canine veterans and thank them for their service. Show your dog appreciation publicly and help raise funds for pet health research Log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and let the world know why you are thankful for your dog. For every original post submitted through Novembe...
Nov 11, 2015•12 min
In this episode of the Little Pampered Dog Podcast we interview artist, Joe Kopler of Kopler Art. I have never seen anything quite like this. His portraits are 3-D! He calls it “Sculptured Art.” In this interview you’ll learn how he developed his process using construction materials! Mostly, I know you’ll find Joe’s enthusiasm absolutely contagious. We did a full article on Joe and his art in Issue 10 of Little Pampered Dog. You can pick up Issue 10 by downloading the free app and then purchasin...
Sep 01, 2015•38 min
In this episode we visit with Shane Wisdom, Certified Dog Trainer and inventor of Gotta-Potty to talk about tips for housebreaking your dog. You’re going to love meeting Shane! First of all, Shane is like us – he loves dogs. Shane is so passionate about dogs that he has invented a product to help people to housebreak their best friends. About Shane Before becoming a dog trainer, Shane managed a veterinary office. Shane has loved dogs his whole life and later became a Certified Professional Dog T...
Jun 24, 2015•54 min
In this episode of the Little Pampered Dog Podcast we interview artist, Mechelle Roskiewicz of Loved Dogs Art. You’ll learn how Lilly, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has inspired her to return to her first love – fine art. Of course, now Lilly has a little sister, Ella! Together Lilly and Ella are Mechelle’s muses. It’s a lovely interview with a world-renowned artist. Make sure to check out Mechelle’s website. We did a full article on Mechelle in Issue 9 of Little Pampered Dog which I know yo...
May 15, 2015•26 min
Celebrity Catwalk at the Copacabana 2015 What could be more fun for you and your Little Pampered Dog than fashion and celebrities? Jennifer Bartok, the Founder of Celebrity Catwalk, has been producing events that meld together fashion, fun and fur since 1999 in order to help raise funds for local animal welfare charities. The next event for Celebrity Catwalk is Paws in the City which takes place on May 30, 2015 at the Copacabana in New York City. The Paws in the City event will showcase the work...
Apr 17, 2015•19 min
Tasha Godwin – PupScout I am so excited about this episode of the Little Pampered Dog Podcast! I interviewed Susan Godwin, Co-Founder of PupScouts. PupScouts is an organization for dogs and their owners. Imagine earning badges and learning good citizenship skills with your dogs! Oh – and wouldn’t it be fun to sell PupScout cookies!?! Well now you can do all that and more with your dog through PupScouts! If you don’t have a troop in your area, you can always join their “virtual” online troop or s...
Jan 23, 2015•29 min
Operation ResCUTE Jingles It was love at first sight for Laurie Brown-Nagin.. One fateful day when Laurie was going into a bakery she spotted a little dog being carried by an animal control officer to a neighborhood veterinarian’s office. The little dog was small and dirty but there was just something about her that instantly connected Laurie to her. Laurie didn’t realize it at the moment, but life would never be the same. Laurie followed the animal control officer to the vet’s office after actu...
Oct 30, 2014•43 min
Sometimes one has to go through terrible things to be a blessing to others. Silvie and Muffin Bordeaux certainly had their trying times. But together they have not only thrived – they have created a product that is giving the joy of living back to blind dogs. Their product – “Muffin’s Halo Guide for Blind Dogs” – is helping blind dogs lead a full life and putting their owners’ minds at ease. But Muffin’s Halo is doing even more than that – the blind dog assistance device is helping to stop needl...
Sep 27, 2014•33 min
Wentworth Mansion -Charleston, South Carolina Charming Inns is a family-owned and operated collection of historic inns and restaurants where your every whim becomes the staff’s directive and where your dog is heartily welcomed. We interviewed Linn Lesesne, the Vice President of Sales and Public Relations for Charming Inns to find out about their three posh and pet-friendly properties: John Rutledge House, Wentworth Mansion and Kings Courtyard Inn. We also learned about their two pet-friendly res...
Jul 31, 2014•30 min
Bella enjoying her PupSaver inside the house. We attend Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show each year in search of the best products for our (yours and mine) Little Pampered Dogs. Each year we recognize our picks for “Best in Show!” In this episode we interviewed Ashleigh Bennett of PupSaver. PupSaver is the crash tested car seat made specifically for little dogs. What first caught my eye was how posh and decadent the car seats looked and felt. But the PupSaver’s good l...
Jun 09, 2014•27 min
Issue 4 of Little Pampered Dog Magazine is packed full including this podcast episode. This public podcast contains the actual interview we did with Joan Cleveland director of the French Bulldog Rescue Network. It is available here for you in it’s entirety. Of course, we hope that you’ll purchase and enjoy the rest of the issue as well as the full article on the French Bulldog Rescue Network but I believe so much in the work that they are doing that I just had to make this episode available to e...
Apr 23, 2014•32 min
Volume 1: Issue 3 of Little Pampered Dog Magazine includes several articles that make up a special sectin titled “Real Men Love Little Pampered Dogs.” All of the stories are sweet and moving and I know that you would enjoy them. But this particular interview was really very special. So special, in fact, that we are making it available not just in the paid magazine but for FREE here as part of the Little Pampered Dog Podcast. I believe that the bond between Steven and Skittles is representative o...
Feb 09, 2014•31 min
