Season three of The Baroo is finally here after a longer than expected hiatus! I'm dedicating this season to the human-dog bond — in honor of Chance, my scruffy almost-18-year-old rescue who basically ran my life (in the best way) for almost two decades. This is our story. And looking back, what stands out to me isn't just the love or the loyalty — though, obviously, those too. It's resilience. Just showing up, day after day, soft-hearted, even when everything hurts. Before

I've spent most of my adult life caring for other people's dogs. I know the particular love that lives in that work — and I know the particular grief that follows it. His name was Chance. He was seventeen and a half years old, and for most of those years, he was the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing I checked on at night. This is the story of losing my own, and everything I learned along the way. I keep rehashing the last 72 hours of my sweet boy's life. It'

The death of a beloved pet brings with it a complicated set of emotions: sadness and grief, of course, but also, in the case of euthanasia, guilt and anxiety that you’ve done the right thing, and regret if you feel you haven’t acted quickly enough to spare your pet some suffering. Add to that the anger at those who, even if they mean well, minimize or marginalize your grief because your pet is “just” an animal, and the plain old anticipatory grief that comes with watching you

As humans In relationship with dogs we often think about our own needs rather than those of our canine companions. We want them to sit, we want them to be calm, we want them to not bark. We want them to snuggle when we want to snuggle, and to give us space when we need It. But dogs rely on us humans for everything from food, water, and shelter to where and when they can use the bathroom. One of the most important things we can do as pet parents is to learn to put our wants a

Do you have a new puppy? Have you heard that socialization is super-important? Do you keep reading articles that say you only have a short socialization window to work with? Sounds like you’d better act fast! But your veterinarian says you have to be super-careful where you take your puppy until they are fully vaccinated. Huh??!? What are you supposed to do?? The truth about socialization Puppy socialization is very important. Puppies are most open to new experiences when the

I’m heading to SuperZoo for the very first time this year—and to say I’m excited would be an understatement. As someone who's been...

My best boy Chance recently turned 17, and he seemed to enjoy every minute of the raging birthday party we threw for him and all his...

On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire tore through the community of dogs and humans that have been an integral part of my life ..

Pet food is a $60 billion industry in the United States, $120 billion globally -- and the market is saturated with many processed dry and canned foods whose labels boast that they are “veterinary recommended,” “all-natural,” “holistic,” or “limited ingredient." But the vast majority of these foods were, in product testing, found to have ingredients not listed on the label. In a marketplace flooded with mediocre products, my job as a veterinarian is to prioritize pet welfare a

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Have you read the statistics about how often children get bitten? It’s pretty scary! Worse yet, most children are bitten by owned dogs...

I love your dog. I love all dogs: big dogs, little dogs, goofy dogs, barky dogs, snuggly dogs, working dogs, good dogs, "bad" dogs, and soulful senior dogs. And as the human caretaker of a beloved rescue dog, I know the joy of watching your pup frolic freely. But when you walk your dog off leash in the city, it no longer is just about your dog. I'm out with my dog and my clients' dogs in Los Angeles every day, and more and more I'm noticing people walking their dogs off leash

In this episode, Dr. Sarina Barbara and Dr. Lindsey Wendt join me to chat about ozone therapy. We dive behind it's science and success...

Training your new pup can feel overwhelming, especially if you're on a tight budget. But, proper training helps keep both dogs and humans safe and healthy, facilitates communication and bonding between dogs and their humans, and reduces the risk of dogs being relinquished to shelters. So, where do you turn if you can't afford the cost of a trainer? Luckily, there are plenty of affordable resources to help you. Online Training Courses Who says you need a fancy school to set y

When Anne, a survivor of parental abuse who sufferers from severe depression, unwittingly rescues a dog with serious aggression issues, she finds herself unable to give up on him. In this episode I chat with The Moth story slam winner and author of her memoir " Mattie, Milo and Me, " Anne Abel. She shares the raw and beautiful intricacies of forming an unbreakable bond with her dogs, the gut-wrenching grief of parting with a pet, and the bittersweet joy of opening her heart

What’s my dog trying to tell me? In this wide ranging, inspiring conversation I talk barking and behavior with certified professional dog trainer Kiki Yablon. In addition to holding a master of arts degree in applied behavioral science, Kiki is faculty at the renowned Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy. We chat about what barking is and some ways we can help minimize this sometimes undesirable behavior. This conversation has been edited for clarity; for more, listen to our full

It may seem like it's been an endless winter of wacky weather but the clouds are starting to part and the sun is beginning to shine....

Imagine the invisible bonds of energy that tie us to our pets, stretching beyond what the eye can see. Dr. Barry Sands joins us...

In this episode I am joined by Chris Lynch. Chris is an award wining author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels and a national book award finalist . He joins me to talk about his latest middle grade novel, Walkin' the Dog ( released March 12) which is a moving story about a young boy and the life lessons he learns from his four-legged friends as well as the unexpected paths they lead him down. We chat about the recent passing of his own beloved dog Dexter and he sh

Update: Since this episode originally aired, Leap Years has become the first daily supplement clinically proven to slow the effects of...

Ever heard the powerful tale of Attila the Czech Shepherd, or the bond between Army handler Angela and her dog Szultan? In this episode I...