Off Leash with Dr. Pete

Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!

Lindsey Berg; Puppy Training

We’re back with our friend, Lindsey Berg talking about puppy training! Lindsey is a respected dog trainer in Michigan and we always love talking with her about dog topics. This week we wanted to cover some of the ins and outs of training your new puppy. We’ve all been there wondering how to wrangle in this little thing we weren’t prepared for. If you’ve had a puppy this will bring back so many memories and if you’re considering getting a dog, this will be extremely helpful information! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

09-17
01:04:41

The Right Way to Adopt a Dog

This week we sit down with dog trainer Lindsey Berg to talk about the ins and outs of adopting a dog. Many people make crucial mistakes when adopting dogs and find themselves in difficult situations where the dogs may not be integrating quite as easily as they may have hoped. When you bring a new dog into the family, it can be a big change not only for you but also for the dog. We hear from Lindsey about the best way to find themselves right fit and ease everyone into their new situation. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

09-10
32:33

Poop Talk

Dr. Pete and Molly are back in studio together! This week we’re exploring a not so nice topic, your dog’s poop! We talk about some of the ins and outs of poop and how we can learn about your dog through its fecal matter. We also discuss issues you may have seen or run into and what the best way to deal with some of those problems may be. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

09-03
22:31

Listener Questions!

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!

08-27
21:22

Lindsey Berg; Behavioral Correction

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!

08-20
34:02

Emotional Mirroring

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!

08-06
13:26

Triple Cheese Pizza

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!

07-30
35:29

Copper Storage Breakthrough

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!

07-23
35:26

Would You Own That Dog?

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!

07-09
37:03

Vet Questions: Ticks and More

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!

07-02
33:20

Dog Custody Battle?

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 much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

06-25
14:18

Q&A Part 4

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!

06-18
23:31

Q&A with Dr. Pete (Part 3)

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!

06-11
30:34

Aden Rohani; Wild Stories From the E.R.

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!

05-28
54:57

Dr. Sherman Canapp, Sport Dog Performance

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. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review

05-21
51:59

Overweight Dogs, CBD Oil

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!

05-14
37:02

Satellite Dog Collar

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!

05-07
24:40

Q&A with Dr. Pete (Part 2)

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!

04-30
38:29

Q&A with Dr. Pete (Part 1)

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!

04-23
43:42

Janine Ling; Grooming Your Dogs

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!

04-16
16:13

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