The Dog Gone Positive Way

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. Whether you're a pet lover or aspiring vet tec...

Join us in today's episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, featuring Katie Strausser, a veterinary technologist, as we delve into the world of veterinary technicians, exploring the passion, education, and hands-on experience that shape their careers. Katie's been a veterinary technician for 20 years and teaches at Saint Petersburg College in the veterinary technician program. Whether you're a pet lover or aspiring vet tec...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, Dr. Cliff discusses his adventures volunteering at sanctuaries and zoos in countries like Cairo, Egypt, and India. He has been a veterinarian for over 25 years. He never knows what he will walk into on any given trip. He has performed spay and neuter surgeries in the jungle of Panama with Howler Monkeys screaming in the background. Dr. Cliff, also known as The Worldwide Vet, is a househ...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, Dr.  Cliff discusses his adventures of volunteering at sanctuaries and Zoos when he vacations in places like Greece and Jamaica, to name a few. He has been a veterinarian for over 25 years. Dr. Cliff, also known as The Worldwide Vet, is a household name in wildlife medicine and surgery. Dr. Cliff spends his days caring for pets at his clinic and in his off-hours rescuing animals across ...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I speak with Tricia Montgomery founder of Moose's March, about the importance of screening for cancer and other baseline blood work beyond a basic CBC, should your dog get thyroid thyroid test, what kind of thyroid test, at what age to test your dog for cancer, if you have a purebred dog such as a Labrador Retriever or a Boxer testing earlier than you would a dog who is not prone t...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I speak with Tricia Montgomery about the financial challenges of affording this cancer test, the challenges of finding the right care with a veterinarian, when to test your dog for cancer, we even talk about how deportation is affecting our shelter system, and so much more. Moose's March is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and educating all pet parent...

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I speak with Tricia Montgomery about her journey toward an in-depth look at cancer awareness and early detection tests. We had a heartfelt discussion about the loss, grief, and despair when she lost her beloved Moose. Moose's March is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and educating all pet parents about the importance of early detection. Learn some of the ...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Cindy, who started Scout and Zoe's Unique Treats, Food, and Chews. In this episode, we delve into International business trade. The Middle East and Asia are just a few international areas that will be introduced to Scout and Zoe’s Unique Treats, Chews, and Food. Cindy also started a 501(c)(3) SCOUTING FOR A CURE, to raise funds for cancer research in dogs and ca...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Cindy, who started Scout and Zoe's Unique Treats, Food, and Chews. In this episode, we delve into what she calls fish on a mission and the invasive species of Fish that are destroying the ecosystem. Cindy hires people in the community who may have a difficult time getting a job, are marginalized, and are invisible in society. Cindy is tackling the invasive speci...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Cindy, who started Scout and Zoe's Unique Treats, Food, and Chews. It was Zoe who was the catalyst for this company. From the time Zoe was a puppy, she had severe allergies to multiple proteins that gave her skin problems, and bumps would form, and she had tummy problems. Cindy is also tackling the invasive species of fish known as Carp. Cindy's love of dogs...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Cindy, who started Scout and Zoe's Unique Treats, Food, and Chews. It was Zoe who was the catalyst for this company. From the time Zoe was a puppy, she had severe allergies to multiple proteins that gave her skin problems, and bumps would form, and she had tummy problems. Cindy is also tackling the invasive species of fish known as Carp. Cindy's love of dogs...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Toni Unleashed in PT 5 of our interview, we discuss vaccines, titer testing, veterinarians, and how our behavior affects our pets' behavior. She is the founder and former owner of Healthy Products, Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. After successfully growing and selling the business after 16 years, she’s now focused on sharing her expertise in en...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Toni Shelaske. In PT 4 of our interview, we discuss what it is like owning a giant breed, early spay neuter, raw dog food, enrichment, and loss. She is the founder and former owner of Healthy Products, Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. After successfully growing and selling the business after 16 years, she’s now focused on sharing her expertise in en...

Join me in the latest Dog Gone Positive Way episode as I interview Toni Shelaske. In part 3 of our interview, we discuss what it is like being an entrepreneur in the pet industry, knowing when to sell your business, and whether trade shows are worth it. She is the founder and former owner of Healthy Products, Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. After successfully growing and selling the business after 16 years, she’s ...

Join me in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way as I interview Toni Shelaske. In part 2 of our interview, we discuss the importance of supporting small businesses, competing with big box stores, and the spies of PetSmart. She is the founder and former owner of Healthy Products, Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. After successfully growing and selling the business after 16 years, she’s now focused on sharin...

Join me in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way as I interview Toni Shelaske. In part one of our interview, we discuss how her journey began in the pet industry and her passion for continuing to spread the word about holistic wellness, including the raw diet. She is the founder and former owner of Healthy Pet Products, Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. After successfully growing and selling the business a...

In this exciting new episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I interview a dedicated, loving, hard-working, committed foster mom. Join me in the last episode, PT 5 of my interview with Chrissy, the @PittieHoarder, as we talk about her Amazon wish list for the supplies to care for Foster moms and their puppies, the cost of vet care, and more on Hypothyroidism. Chrissy has fostered 169 mamas and their puppies over the last six years. T...

In this exciting new episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I interview a dedicated, loving, hard-working, committed foster mom. Join me in PT 4 of my interview with Chrissy, the @PittieHoarder as we talk about Hypothyroidism, mean people on the Internet, euthanasia, and finding the right veterinarian for your pet. Chrissy has fostered 169 mamas and their puppies over the last six years. That breaks down to 20 to 30 liters a year. T...

In this exciting new episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I interview a dedicated, loving, hard-working, committed foster mom. Join me in PT 3 of my interview with Chrissy, the Pittie Hoarder as we talk about how she comes up with names of each litter and the puppies. Her videos are amazing and show how dogs communicate through body language. I encourage you to watch her shorts with the volume turned down. Chrissy has fostered 169...