Episode 2

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30th Dec 2023

E:2 HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG

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E:2 | Dedicated to: Gustavo, a Goldador from Boulder, CO

This Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler

In Episode 2 of The Love, Dog Podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview internationally acclaimed canine nutritionist, Linda Case. Their conversation takes a deep dive into the most important topics related to feeding dogs, including the importance of feeding puppies a lean diet, the many different types of dog food available to pet parents and dog guardians, and the factors to consider when selecting dog food. The conversation also touches on the importance of managing weight, and the importance of adjusting diet as dogs age. As a Hot Topic, the hosts and guest discuss human food vs. pet food. They also discuss the current debate over grain-free diets, whether or not it’s ok to feed your dog chocolate, Et al.

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2.   Linda Cases’s blog: thesciencedog.com

3.   Canine research: BSM Partners

Books by Linda Case: Dog Food Logic

Chapters

00:00     Podcast opens

04:12      Intro by Mark Drucker

07:28     Guest Introduction: Linda Case

9:38       Stages of Development and Feeding Dogs

18:40      Switching from Puppy to Adult Food

19:40      Feeding Large and Giant Breeds

25:00      Understanding Dog Food Options

26:40      Factors to Consider in Dog Food Selection

39:44      Different Types of Dog Food

47:37       Variety in Dog Food and Enjoyment

49:29      Essential Considerations in Dog Food Selection

51:50       Dealing with Obesity in Dogs

52:55       Managing Weight in Older Dogs

58:05       The Importance of Adjusting Diet as Dogs Age

01:00:33 The Connection Between Weight and Pain in Dogs

01:02:37 Feeding Dogs During Training and the Importance of Portion Control

01:07:39 Hot Topic: Human Food vs. Pet Food

01:12:53   The Debate Over Grain-Free Diets

01:21:48   Can your dog eat chocolate?

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Love, Dog: The Podcast
Great Conversations About Dogs to Help You Make the Best Choices
In this podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview experts, influencers, leaders, and heroes from the canine arena and engage them in conversations that will inform and inspire dog lovers everywhere. The goal of these conversations is to deliver information that helps our listeners make the best choices for their dogs while inspiring them to truly be their dog's best friend!
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Mark Drucker

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Human Founder/CEO
Mark is the founder of lovedog.com. He's accrued over 25 years of executive, marketing/sales, and content creation experience in the print and digital media arenas. Mark has always been a dog and animal lover. He's raised two Golden Retrievers, and in July 2023 adopted a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever named Hank. Mark is from New York where he built his career in publishing. He records this podcast in Boulder, CO where he's lived since October 2022.

Drew Webster

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Human Senior Partner; CDBC
Drew has two decades of experience as a dog behavior consultant, adjunct professor at University of Denver, developer of behavioral programs and an endless list of key relationships with the leaders and experts in the canine training and behavior arena around the world.