Fostering a Dog

Hosts Nancy and Sydney discuss the importance – and joy – of fostering a homeless dog. Nancy discusses reasons to consider fostering a dog and recommends building a rapport with the animal shelter to convey preferences and requirements. Nancy also answers all of Sydney’s questions about what to expect when fostering a dog in our latest episode.

Emerald Coast Weekly with Nancy Bown, Ted Corcoran and Scott Mallory

Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA and founder of Dog-Harmony, is a featured guest on the Emerald Coast Weekly show hosted by Ted Corcoran, President of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

This episode, recorded on June 19, 2024, is sponsored by JVC Broadcasting and includes co-host Scott Mallory, Media Consultant/Afternoon Host on Highway 98 Country.

Bown introduces Dog-Harmony’s mission and programs and provides current and prospective dog owners with training and adoption advice.

Learn to Talk Dog Part 2 Featuring Debbie Revell

Humans talk, and dogs observe. In Part II of the “Learn to Talk Dog” PUPcast series, Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA and Johnny C. of Ace50 Media discuss common misconceptions of canine behavior with Debbie Revell, RN, Dip CABT, CDBD, ACCBD. Debbie, who is an advocate for positive reinforcement training, says “The more aversive training you use, the less skills you have.”

Revell debunks four canine myths and provides practical, positive response options to common canine behaviors. Our dogs are giving us cues and signals with their body language all the time. However, most of the time we don’t recognize these signals.

Learn to Talk Dog Part 1 Featuring Debbie Revell

Humans talk, and dogs observe. In Part I of the “Learn to Talk Dog” Pup cast series, Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, and Johnny C. of Ace50 Media discuss common misconceptions of canine behavior and management methods, such as redirection and positive reinforcement, with Debbie Revell, RN, Dip CABT, CDBD, ACCBD. Our dogs give us cues and signals with their body language every day – and we don’t recognize these signals.

Prepare Your Pup for Spring

Summer in Florida is almost here! Johnny C. of Ace50 Media and Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA and founder, discuss precautions to put in place for your pup in warm weather this spring. Tips include keeping a collapsible water bowl on hand for dog walks and avoiding hot pavement whenever possible. Be aware of your dog’s surroundings as spring critters are emerging, including snakes, ticks, and fleas. It may also be the start of allergy season for your dog. Listen to the Pupcast for a full list of recommendations and tips!