In part 2 of this episode about getting a 2nd iggy, we hear from the community. We got stories about how new puppies learn from their older siblings, why iggy parents choose to add a 2nd pup to their families, and even how a bonded pair ended up reunited. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep31 Links: Episode 30 (Part 1) https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/30 Iggies Mentioned: @iggysisters @hank.the.iggy @iggysisters @the.iggy.girls @iggy_pippa @littledears @sirjames_and_lilly Ou...
Jan 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 31
In part 1 of our discussion about adding a second iggy to your family, we discuss the pros and cons, ups and down, and give some advice. Spoiler alert: it’s the best decision we’ve ever made, but there might be some added costs, headaches and obstacles that you should consider first. Next week, we’ll hear from our community on Instagram about their experience with a second iggy. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep30 Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/ Find us on the interne...
Jan 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 30
We have loved getting to know so many wonderful iggies and their owners on the internet over the past couple years. We wanted to give some recognition to those who have stood out to us, who spread positivity in the online iggy community, and who seem to be moving on up. This is "The Iggy Parents’ Top Iggies of the Internet". Sponsor: Doggy Bathroom Doggy Bathroom makes a high-quality dog litter box for small dogs that keeps everything in one, easy-to-clean space with the option of vertical pee p...
Jan 04, 2021•52 min•Ep. 29
In the final episode of 2020, we discuss resolutions as pet parents AND The Iggy Parents. We talk about how Phoebe has changed and will continue to change our little family. And we discuss our personal “Yearly Themes” instead of resolutions. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep28 Links: Episode 24 (Ryan’s Fave) - https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep24 Episode 25 (Jess’s Fave) - https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep25 The Theme System - https://thethemesystem.com Yearly Themes ...
Dec 28, 2020•54 min•Ep. 28
In this special episode, Adelaide and Phoebe send you their Christmas wishes and give you helpful tips for the holiday season. Do you know what danger foods or items there are during the holidays? What can your iggy eat? Hear it from the iggies mouths! We wish you a Merry Iggy-mas and a happy new year! Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep27 Links: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/christmas-dangers-dogs?amp Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/ Find us on the internet: h...
Dec 24, 2020•5 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, The Iggy Parents and Carly and Issy of With a Dog Podcast join forces to help pick their Top Dog Movies. Animated or live-action? Fiction or based on a true story? Traditional dog movie or perhaps a movie with a prominent canine character? Listen to hear the top choices and why they’ve left an impact on these four dog parents. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep26 Links: Justwatch.com withadog.com https://www.instagram.com/issywithadog/ https://www.instagram.c...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 26
We discuss how 2020 has changed everything we do relating to pet conferences, online learning, meeting new people, and even our own offerings like this podcast! Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep25 Links: The Pet Summit https://thepetsummit.com Wear Wag Repeat https://wearwagrepeat.com Skillshare https://theiggyparents.com/skillshare PetCon https://www.petcon.co Our Breeder: http://ladydaykennels.ca/ Find us on the internet: https://www.instagram.com/theiggyparents/ https://w...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
In this revisit to Episode 11, we discuss what’s changed and what’s reminded the same with our second Italian greyhound puppy, Phoebe. There’s always stories to share when it comes to potty training, but there’s some success too. Sponsor: Doggy Bathroom Doggy Bathroom makes a high-quality dog litter box for small dogs that keeps everything in one, easy-to-clean space with the option of vertical pee pads for males who lift their leg. Their new coloured bases give pet parents options to match thei...
Dec 07, 2020•45 min•Ep. 24
When Phoebe came home to us, she didn't spend long in our downtown apartment before we moved out of the city to a house in the suburbs (a decision lots of people are making in 2020!) Let's talk about what we learned about iggies in the car, potty training in the new space, and other challenges in a new home. Sponsor: Doggy Bathroom Doggy Bathroom makes a high-quality dog litter box for small dogs that keeps everything in one, easy-to-clean space with the option of vertical pee pads for males who...
Nov 30, 2020•40 min•Ep. 23
In Part 2 of our interview with “With A Dog” Podcast, we talk nitty gritty details of podcasting, and also learn what kind of dog we would each be, what guests we want on, and celebrity crushes. Carly is a dog mom to hound dogs, Lupin and Albus while Issy is mom to Arthur, the corgi. Both with experience in the pet industry, they met working together at an animal shelter... and the rest is history! Winter ❄️ Collection🎄 Merch Available now! https://theiggyparents.com/shop Episode webpage: https...
Nov 23, 2020•51 min•Ep. 22
In this episode we chat with Carly and Issy of With A Dog Podcast, another wonderful dog podcast in the community that is here to help you live your best life with a dog. Carly is a dog mom to hound dogs, Lupin and Albus while Issy is mom to Arthur, the corgi. Both with experience in the pet industry, they met working together at an animal shelter... and the rest is history! In part one, we ask them all about themselves, their dogs, and the origin story of With A Dog Podcast. In part two, we wil...
Nov 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 21
In this episode we discuss our Top Tips for Iggies in Winter. We discuss everything we learned with Adelaide’s first Winter last year and all that we plan to do to prepare for Phoebe coming home to cold temperatures and a true Canadian Winter. We even have advice from our followers on subjects such as how to stay warm, what to wear and what to do inside with your pups to keep them occupied. Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/theiggyparents/ep20 Links: Our Winter Merch: https://theiggypa...
Nov 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we give a summary of our first 24 hours with our second iggy... Iggy Phoebe! We’ll chat all about the first day, potty training, overnight shenanigans and more. We also describe our observations about Phoebe and how things have changed since we first brought our first iggy, Adelaide, home last year. This episode was recorded live on Instagram with a bonus check in with the Iggy Parents (and a pupdate of course!) Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/theiggyparents/ep19 Wint...
Nov 02, 2020•52 min•Ep. 19
Mackenzie, the mother of @littledears, joins The Iggy Parents to talk dog shows. In the second part of our interview, we discuss preservation breeding, agility competitions, Best of Show, and if Phoebe might be a show dog. If you’ve wanted to get into the dog show world, this is the episode for you. Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/theiggyparents/ep18 Sponsor: Woolwag Run by a young French-Mongolian couple working and their dachshund Bisou living in San Francisco. They sell luxury dog...
Oct 26, 2020•37 min•Ep. 18
Mackenzie, the mother of @littledears, joins The Iggy Parents to talk dog shows. In the first part of our interview, we discuss how Mackenzie got into dog shows, what dog show judges are looking for, and the history of dog shows. If you’ve wondered the difference between conformation and agility, or you’ve wanted to get into the dog show world, this is the episode for you. Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/theiggyparents/ep17 Sponsor: Woolwag Run by a young French-Mongolian couple work...
Oct 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 17
In this Question and Answer period with The Iggy Parents, we touch briefly on many topics. These came from iggy owners over the past year, but we haven’t done a full episode on these yet. We talk about the differences between prepping for Adelaide and Phoebe, puppy biting, doggy colds, and food for both of our girls. Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/theiggyparents/ep16 Sponsor: Rover is a pet sitting service that helps connect pet parents with trusted sitters and dog walkers that trea...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min•Ep. 16
In this revisiting of our blog post entitled "Adelaide the Un-Model", we discuss how Adelaide defies yet another Italian greyhound stereotype by hating to wear clothes. We have trained her to tolerate the clothing enough to go for walks when the temperature starts to drop, but it’s been a struggle. We also rank Adelaide’s outfits and talk about her real modelling experience. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep15 Links: Un-Model blog post - https://theiggyparents.com/blog/adela...
Oct 05, 2020•53 min•Ep. 15
This episode is part 1 of 2 - Adelaide the Model. We revisit our blog with the same title, and dive deeper into our experience with Adelaide since writing it almost a year ago. We’ll explain our top 5 tips for taking the best “model shot” and how we turned Adelaide from an energetic puppy into the almost flawless model. In this episode, we also chat about our favorite iggy models like Iggy Joey and Tika the Iggy. Finishing up the episode we’ll explore Adelaide’s modelling experiences and tell yo...
Sep 28, 2020•57 min•Ep. 14
If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to grow your Instagram account and meet like-minded dog parents all around the world, we’ll be sharing our journey. Learn about how we grew Adelaide’s account to 1000 followers before @iggyadelaide even arrived home and how things have changed since. We’ve still got lots to learn and discover but it’s been a #wildride so far and we’ve been loving every minute of it. You’ll hear us chat about SkillShare a bit in this episode and that’s because we’ve learned...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 13
In this episode we reveal the name of Adelaide’s little sister and explain all the reasons behind her name. We’ll also share our top choices for the name and other possible contenders that were recommended by our followers. We will go on to tell the birth story of Luna’s latest litter of Italian greyhound puppies and all the complications that followed. Lastly, in our pupdate we will share the experience of meeting Adelaide’s 1 week old sister. Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast...
Sep 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we get down and dirty and discuss that topic everyone’s been asking about... potty training! We’ll talk about all the different methods people use to train their pup whether that’s going potty inside or outside the home. We’ll also reveal the results of our polls asking our iggy friends about their potty habits. And to finish off the episode we’ve got all the zany poop stories you’ve been waiting for! Episode webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep11 Links: Buddy Belts - ...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
In this episode we discuss the 10 Stages of Puppy Fever. Whether this is pup number one or 101, we’ll count all the different ways Iggy Parents anticipate the homecoming of their newest companion. What exactly is puppy fever? Can’t sleep because you’re dreaming of your new pup? Going a little loony researching all the different breeds you’d love to welcome into your life? When we were waiting for Adelaide to come home, we counted dogs in the park, watched dog-related movies and followed all the ...
Aug 31, 2020•43 min•Ep. 10
In this episode we discuss our Top 5 Tips for Iggy Alone Time - but what do you mean by alone time? This episode is for anyone who struggles with leaving their dog alone, whether that’s completely alone in the house or simply just unattended. We will chat about how to identify that your iggy is having a problem and what to do to help make your pup feel at ease. Your iggy may not be experiencing all signs of separation anxiety, but we wanted to start the conversation in an effort to help you and ...
Aug 24, 2020•48 min•Ep. 9
In this episode we discuss all things related to iggies and allergies! We’ll share our first-hand experiences dealing with Adelaide’s allergies and sensitivities as well as the dreaded bee sting story. We’ll discuss what we’ve learned, symptoms of allergic reactions, what to do in case of emergency and provide more stories from our friends. You’ll hear about Skoga the iggy’s experience with not one but TWO hornet stings, Alydar’s allergic reaction to flowers, CJ’s sensitive stomach and Trevi’s r...
Aug 17, 2020•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode we explore all the thoughtful, inspired and sometimes comical ways that Iggy Parents come to find the name of their iggy (or iggies). When did you name your iggy? Did you name your iggy because of the way they looked or their personality? Did you have an Italian influence? Whether you’ve got just one or many reasons for naming your iggy the name you did, it’s a beautiful thing to give your dog a special name. We’re going to share with you Adelaide’s name story and then many heart...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
In this episode (Part 2 - The Iggy Starter Kit) we continue the discussion about the Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need (or don’t need) to bring your iggy home for the first time. This is for all the new iggy parents out there or expecting puppy parents. Getting an iggy can be quite expensive, so we’re here to help you prioritize what you need and maybe don’t need in the beginning. In the intro of this episode, we recap highlights from part one in case you haven’t listened to that episod...
Aug 03, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we discuss all the items and information we’d recommend to acquire for an Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need to bring your iggy home for the first time. This is for all the new iggy parents out there or expecting puppy parents. Getting an iggy can be quite expensive, so we’re here to help you prioritize what you need and maybe don’t need in the beginning. Find everything we talk about in this episode and more at https://theiggyparents.com/iggystarterkit In part one, we’re...
Jul 27, 2020•52 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we delve into the highly emotional but very serious topic of leg breaks in the Italian greyhound breed. We hope to shed some light on the subject by sharing a conversation with Adelaide’s breeder, telling a cautionary tale from an iggy friend, showing the results from our own polls on social media as well as researched information from a veterinary office. We will discuss our opinions about pet insurance and ways to prevent leg breaks in your iggy. If you’ve been nervous about th...
Jul 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we discuss how raising our iggy (italian greyhound), Adelaide, has been during quarantine as of July 2020. As both artists with side hustle gigs, COVID-19 put the iggy parents out of work but also provided the opportunity to start this podcast. We talk all about the troubles in quarantine, a trip to the vet, and learning to continue life as things slowly re-open. Shoutout to Dogwood Creek Design for providing face masks for us to sport and as a prize for our podcast launch giveaw...
Jul 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 3
Jess and Ryan chat about Adelaide’s Top 5 Tips for Summer - A City Iggy’s Guide to Summer. Inspired from their blog post with the same title, in this episode, Jess and Ryan examine those top tips for summer a little further with some additional input from their iggy friends on Instagram. You’ll hear about how to protect your iggy from the sun, tales from the dog park and more. Episode Webpage: https://theiggyparents.com/podcast/ep2 Links: Summer Tips Blog Post Insta Birthday Crumps Natural Train...
Jul 06, 2020•38 min•Ep. 2
