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.

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!

The Leading Women in Animal Welfare

Celebrating Women’s History Month, founder Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, and Pupcast host Johnny at Ace50 Media talk about inspiring women in our community who have positively impacted the well-being of animals. These animal advocates lead non-profits and businesses that have made a tremendous difference in the health and welfare of the dogs in the Panhandle region of Florida.