The Pawsitive Podcast

The Pawsitive Podcast

This podcast is for pet parents and animal advocates alike. Join us for bi-weekly episodes that focus on the positive aspects of animal ownership and advocacy.

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July 14, 2025 36 mins

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In this week's episode, I chatted with my dear friend and fellow dog mom, Meghan Cartwright.  This conversation is loaded with relatable stories and advice from Meghan. We discussed the importance of understanding the unique needs of each breed before adoption and her story of becoming a dog mom for the first time as an adult. 

Make sure to catch the second part of this conversation in episode 10!

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This week's episode came to life after learning we will have to amputate part of our dog, Casper's tail, due to an unforeseen injury. During this episode, I cover the following:

  • Casper's story
  • The importance of a dog's tail
  • Why amputations occur (most common reasons)
  • What to expect after a tail amputation 
  • A dog's life after healing

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In this week's episode, I discuss an important topic that doesn't get as much attention as it should: the importance of nail trims for your dog. This topic came to light after I learned how to cut Ryker's nails as part of his training program. I learned a great deal from this experience that I had never known before, and I feel a duty to share this information with you.  During today's episode, I c...

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This week's episode is a compilation of voice memos from the last 6 weeks of Ryker's training. If you are curious about dog training, especially after listening to episodes 3 and 4 with Lindsay Stamper, this episode will be very insightful for you. Stay tuned, as I will share another episode in mid-July to recap the final 6 weeks of training.  Then, Lindsay Stamper, the founder and CEO of Taking the Lead dog...

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This week, I am sharing our first of many pet parent stories to come.  In this episode, you will meet one of my best friends, Meghan Hurley Powell. Our conversation begins with Meghan's childhood. You will hear the impact her family dogs had on her, ultimately creating the desire to adopt a dog with her husband in 2020. If you are a pet parent, there are a lot of relatable stories you will resonate with.

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In this week's episode, I am sharing part 2 of my chat with the founder, CEO, and lead trainer at Taking the Lead LLC, Lindsay Stamper. During this part of our conversation, you will hear Lindsay's answers to questions sent in by listeners. 

Taking the Lead, based in Columbus, OH, is a canine training company founded in 2021. With over 10 years of experience, their certified trainers specialize in day trainin...

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In this week's episode, I chat with the founder, CEO, and lead trainer at Taking the Lead LLC, Lindsay Stamper. Taking the Lead, based in Columbus, OH, is a canine training company founded in 2021. With over 10 years of experience, their certified trainers specialize in day training programs that turn unruly dogs into well-behaved companions. They work with dogs of all ages, using proven tools and techniques to b...

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In this episode, I share how my husband and I are navigating the path toward eliminating unwanted aggressive dog behavior in our household. 

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March 23, 2025 6 mins

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Welcome to the first episode of The Pawsitive Podcast! This podcast was created to shed light on the wonderful four-legged animals many of us know and love.  Today's episode provides you with the reason for this podcast's birth and what to expect in future episodes. I look forward to learning and growing together on this pawsitive journey!

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