Best Chatting With Chuckles Podcasts (2025)

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Chat & Chuckle: Cooperative Care Strategies for Medicating Cats with Ingrid Johnson 1:03:06

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Ingrid Johnson about cooperative care strategies for medicating cats.

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Chat & Chuckle: An Examination of "Training as Enrichment" with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez 1:03:11

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about "training as enrichment."

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Misunderstood Facts About Equids 1:00:57

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Tune in and listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel sets the records straight about misunderstood facts about equids. Your moderator is Don Hanson and the panelists are PPG Equid Division Chair Michelle Martiya, Jessica Gonzalez, and Dayle Pierce.

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Chat & Chuckle About Ethical Sheltering and Rescue 1:07:26

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Listen as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline chat and chuckle about ethical sheltering and rescue!

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PPG Inclusivity Committee Meetup with Annie Phenix of Phenix Advocacy Center 1:03:59

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Join Niki Tudge, Inclusivity Committee Chair Lorena Patti, Dayle Pierce, and Rebekah King in this special episode featuring Annie Phenix, founder of the Phenix Advocacy Center (PAC). Annie shares information about the PAC and how you can create a life you don't want to escape from as a canine professional (or a professional who works with any anima…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: No! to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs and Cats 56:05

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In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses electronic containment systems for dogs and cats. Your moderator is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Laura Donaldson, Sandra Machado, and Pat Miller. Relax and enjoy the discussion!

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Chat & Chuckle with Joey Lusvardi About the PPAB's New Feline Credential 51:32

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats about the Pet Professional Accreditation Board's exciting new feline credential. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the lively discussion!

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Chat & Chuckle: An Examination of Ethics in Pet Training with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez 1:14:16

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Join Niki Tudge and she chats and chuckles with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about an important topic—ethics in pet training. Relax and enjoy this episode's lively discussion!

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PPG Advocacy Panel: What My PPAB Credential Means to Me 58:41

2M ago58:41

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In this episode, panelists discuss what their Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) credential means to them. Your host is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hansen, and the panelists are Daniel Antolec and Kim Silver. Enjoy! To learn more about how to earn a PPAB credential, visit https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/about-ppab/.…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Navigating Pet Regret—Finding Solutions and Moving Forward 1:02:15

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In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how to help families who are experiencing "pet regret" find solutions and move forward. Your moderator is Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike. Enjoy the discussion!

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Chat & Chuckle About Separation Anxiety 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Dayle Pierce and Grace Peck about an important topic: canine separation anxiety.

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Hoof Care for Fearful Equids with Michelle Martiya 1:05:19

4M ago1:05:19

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In this special episode, Niki Tudge hosts Equid Division Chair Michelle Martiya in a discussion about providing hoof care to fearful equids. Enjoy!

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Avoid Pet Regret—Helping Families Find Their Ideal Pet 1:01:30

4M ago1:01:30

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Listen as PPG's Advocacy Panel discusses how to help families find their ideal pet ... and avoid pet regret! Your host and moderator is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Tasha Attwood, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Pat Miller, and Dayle Pierce.

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Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About Introducing Cats and Inter-Cat Aggression 1:00:03

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen about introducing cats, inter-cat aggression, and other topics related to multi-cat households. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter Coll…

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Learn How to Get a PPAB Credential! 46:33

4M ago46:33

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In this episode of the PPG Podcast, Niki Tudge and Rebekah King walk you through the process of getting a credential through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB). Whether you are transferring your current credential to a PPAB credential or earning a PPAB credential outright, Niki and Rebekah answer the most commonly asked questions about…

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Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About "Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs" 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Frania Shelley-Grielen about her book, Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs, winner of the Dog Writers of America's "Best Behavior Book 2024" and the Dogwise "Best Book of 2024.” Niki and Frania discussed both the cat and dog sections of the book and snippets from the chapters on aggression, dog bite pre…

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Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez and Jenn Friedline About the Damaging Effect of Dog Trainers Dispensing Poor Advice on Social Media 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

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Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Sanchez and Jenn Friedline about the damaging effect of dog trainers dispensing poor advice on social media.

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Chat & Chuckle with Emily Hall About Adventure Cats 56:46

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Emily Hall about adventure cats!

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Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About the Pet Services Industry 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen about the pet services industry. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University, complimenting…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Staying Motivated and Afloat During Challenging Times 59:24

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how to stay motivated and afloat during challenging times. Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson is your host and moderator, and the panelists are Laura Donaldson, Dayle Pierce, and Sam Wike. Enjoy learning some helpful tips from your colleagues!

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Why Positive Reinforcement? 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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Kim Silver fills in for Don Hanson as your host in this episode of the PPG Advocacy Panel about why we use positive reinforcement in pet training. Your panelists for this discussion are Beth Adelman, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Niki Tudge, and Dr. Karolina Westlund. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening!…

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Chat & Chuckle About How to Teach Loose-Leash Walking 1:07:20

6M ago1:07:20

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Join Niki Tudge as she hosts Jenn Friedline, Zuzanna (Zuzia) Kubica, and Veronica Sanchez in a lively discussion about how to teach loose-leash walking!

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Susan Friedman About Behavior Analysis 1:00:52

6M ago1:00:52

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with the one and only Dr. Susan Friedman about behavior analysis.

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Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson About Feline House Soiling Issues 1:06:31

7M ago1:06:31

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In this episode, Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison chat and chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson about house soiling issues in cats. Dr. Denise Johnson is a general practitioner of veterinary medicine and an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. Her special interests include behav…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Ethics in the Pet Care Professions—It's Not Just Tools 1:01:06

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In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ethics—what they are and why they are so important in the pet care professions. Your moderator is Don Hanson and panelists are Allison Hunter-Frederick, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, Holden Svirsky, and Niki Tudge. Relax and enjoy listening to the discussion!…

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Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez About the Cooperative Paws Service Dog Program 1:01:47

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Join PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education , a PPG Corporate Partner, about her Service Dog Certificate (SDC) program. Rolling enrollment for the SDC program is back! You can now take the course any time that's convenient for you. Listen to the episode for full…

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner About Senior Cats 1:01:33

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachovia- Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner about all things senior cats! There is nothing better to Dr. Gardner than a dog with a grey muzzle or a skinny old cat! Her professional goal is to increase awareness and medical care for the geriatric veterinary patient and to help make the final life…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: What People Skills Do Professionals Need in Order to Teach, Counsel, and Advocate? 59:33

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses the people skills animal trainers and behavior consultants need to teach, counsel, and advocate. Your moderator is Don Hanson, chair of PPG's Advocacy Task Force. The panelists are Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion!…

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Chat & Chuckle with Melissa Millett About Getting Cats Ready to Perform 1:00:28

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle about performing cats and how to get them ready to do their thing! Melissa Millett is the founder and head trainer of In Dogs We Trust and The Ultimutts, and Ultimutt Animal Actors. She has trained thousands of family pets and is recognized globally as an animal expert. Mel…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Pet Obesity 1:00:10

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In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses pet obesity. Your host is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Debbie Sheridan, and Kim Silver. Grab a healthy snack and enjoy the discussion!

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Sarah Brown About The Hidden Language of Cats 58:30

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachovia-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Sarah Brown about her book, The Hidden Language of Cats—How They Have Us at Meow! Sarah Brown gained her PhD on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. She has…

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Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Boutelle About How to Make Your R+ Training Business Thrive 1:04:47

10M ago1:04:47

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Boutelle of dogbiz about the five steps to a thriving R+ training business!

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Chat & Chuckle with Alice Chau-Ginguene About Comparing Attitudes of Cat Ownership in Ireland and the U.S. 1:05:59

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Join Joanna Wachowiak-Finalison and Krista Schulte as they chat and chuckle with Alice Chau-Ginguene about comparing attitudes of cat ownership in Ireland and the U.S. Alice Chau-Ginguene is a clinical animal behaviorist with 15 years of experience specializing in cat behavior. Passionate about making animal science accessible and engaging, she is …

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd About the Five Pillars of Feline Wellness 1:02:18

12M ago1:02:18

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, about the five pillars of feline welfare. Zazie Todd PhD is an animal behaviour expert and award-winning author. She got the world talking about happiness for pets with her first two books Wag: The S…

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Chat & Chuckle with Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) About Feline Play and Enrichment 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) about tricks, games, and enrichment for cats! Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) CPDT-KA is an award-winning author whose books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association of A…

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Advocacy Panel: Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection with Dr. Karolina Westlund 1:01:10

1y ago1:01:10

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Don't miss this special episode from PPG's Advocacy Task Force in its series, Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection! These special Advocacy Panels feature a special guest and two co-hosts. The special guest for this Advocacy Panel is Dr. Karolina Westlund! Your Co-hosts: Judy Luther and Debbie Sheridan Your Moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy …

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Chat & Chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli About Cooperative Care With Cats 58:44

1y ago58:44

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli about cooperative care with cats! Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. Her career began in 1991 with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, where she was part of the animal care team for beluga whales, d…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Cats and Their Behavior 1:02:44

1y ago1:02:44

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Join PPG Advocacy Task Force chair Don Hanson as he hosts a clowder of feline training and behavior experts for a discussion about the most misunderstood facts about cats and their behavior. Your panelists for this discussion are Dr. Zazie Todd, Beth Adelman, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Holden Svirsky, and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison. Enjoy listening …

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Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education 1:03:52

1y ago1:03:52

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education about her service dog coaching program!

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Best Formula for Breastfed Babies: The Ultimate Guide 17:30

1y ago17:30

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we present the ultimate guide to finding the best formula for breastfed babies. Whether you’re supplementing or transitioning, we’ll cover the top formula options that closely mimic breast milk to ensure your baby gets the nutrition they need. Remember to subscribe to our podcast for more insigh…

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Self-Care Tips for New Parents 11:18

1y ago11:18

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we focus on the importance of self-care for new parents. Navigating the joys and challenges of raising a newborn can be overwhelming, but taking care of yourself is crucial. We’ll share practical self-care tips to help you maintain your well-being while caring for your little one. Remember to su…

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior 1:04:55

1y ago1:04:55

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Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding about her new classes and courses! Dr. Spaulding's educational offerings can be found on her website, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior.

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Signs Formula Doesn’t Agree with Baby 9:00

1y ago9:00

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the signs that your baby’s formula might not be agreeing with them. From digestive issues to allergic reactions, we’ll cover the common symptoms to watch out for and provide guidance on what steps to take if you suspect a problem. Remember to subscribe to our podcast for more insig…

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Chat & Chuckle with Grace Taylor About Collaborating with Cat Sitters 49:35

1y ago49:35

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Grace Taylor about promoting your business by collaborating with cat sitters. Grace Taylor is the owner of Furever Friends Catsitting in Baltimore, Maryland. With a deep passion for animal welfare, she has been actively involved in cat rescue and fostering for many yea…

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Baby Poop Guide: Is This Normal? 14:46

1y ago14:46

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that every parent encounters: baby poop. We’ll guide you through what’s normal and what’s not, helping you understand the various colors, textures, and frequencies of your baby’s bowel movements. Knowing what to expect can ease your worries and help you keep an eye on your b…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Empathy and Compassion in Animal Training: Why There Is No Need for Violence ... Ever 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel addresses these important questions: What do we mean by violence? Why do some professionals and non-professionals choose violence? Why are empathy, compassion, and rewards a better choice? What can PPG members do to bring about change and to end the violence? Your moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson …

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Is Goat Milk Formula Safe? 15:47

1y ago15:47

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we explore the safety and benefits of goat milk formula for babies. Is it a suitable alternative to traditional cow's milk formula? We'll discuss the nutritional aspects, potential advantages, and any concerns parents should be aware of when considering goat milk formula for their little ones. R…

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Can You Microwave Baby Formula? 7:47

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In today’s episode, we tackle a common question among new parents: Can you microwave baby formula? We'll explore the potential risks and benefits, as well as the best practices for safely warming your baby's bottle. Remember to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful episodes on parenting, childcare, and navig…

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Learn All About Celebrating Life Together—PPG's 2024 Advocacy Event! 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

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Listen to this fun-filled discussion about PPG's upcoming advocacy event, Celebrating Life Together, taking place in August and September 2024! Learn how you can help raise awareness for humane, ethical, and effective pet training and care, and win amazing prizes!

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Corn Maltodextrin in Baby Formula: Pros and Cons 10:45

1+ y ago10:45

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Welcome to The Milky Box podcast! In this episode, we explore the use of corn maltodextrin in baby formula. What is corn maltodextrin, and why is it used in infant nutrition? We'll discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks to help you make an informed decision about your baby's diet. Remember to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful episo…