The Pampered Pooch Blog

Episode #11 is Now Available Online

2009-11-01T07:47:00.001-08:00

Episode #11 of The Pampered Pooch - Canine Massage

In this episode, Christine and Vicki discuss pampering your pooch with massage. What are some of the benefits of pet massage? What ailments/behavior issues can pet massage benefit? Different techniques are reviewed, both with a certified pet massage therapist and also for providing massage for your pet at home. We also share how to find a certified pet massage therapist as well as interviewing Jennifer of Gentle Paws Pet Massage. For those of you who want to give your own massages, Christine and Vicki share a couple of good tutorials: a DVD called "Pawitive Strokes" and the book "Dog Massage: A Whiskers to Tail Guide to Your Dog's Ultimate Petting Experience" by Mary Jean Ballner. Also listen in to hear the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Carly the Lhasa Apso!

Don't forget to submit your dog for the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest. Email a picture to pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Carly:

Episode #10 Halloween

2009-10-14T17:51:00.001-07:00

Episode #10 of The Pampered Pooch is now available at http://www.petliferadio.com/

In this episode Christine & Vicki will share some safety tips for your pets at Halloween (from the dangers of candy to tips for trick-or-treaters, etc.). Vicki will share some useful reflective products while out with your dog at night, which are good for any time of the year. Christine will discuss some tips on purchasing costumes and the best place to buy the costumes. Vicki and Christine will share some Halloween party planning ideas, including games. Christine will share the pampered pooch of the week. Christine will also share some tips on a birthday party "Hollywood/Movie" theme. Listen in for a howling good time!

Don't forget to submit your pet for The Pampered Pooch of the Week contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Cooper:

Episode #9 Spa Day

2009-10-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

Episode #9 of The Pampered Pooch is now available online at http://www.petliferadio.com.

In this episode, Christine and Vicki share how to really pamper your pooch with a spa day. They discuss what type of brush is best for your dog's type of fur. They share some of the different at home bathing systems and toothbrush options. Some other ways they discuss to indulge your pooch in luxury includes soothing shampoos, blueberry facials and even doggy nail polish! Also listen to hear about some of the latest treatments being offered at stylish pet salons. To truly spoil your pet, check out the product of the week, the Paw Plunger (http://www.pawplunger.com). Listen in! Don't forget to submit your dog for the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Episode #8 Toys

2009-09-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

Christine and Vicki talk you through some of their favorite dog toys. You'll love to hear about some of these fun and exciting toys to help keep your dog from being bored and to challenge them intellectually. A bored pampered pooch is no pampered pooch at all. This episode is essential for any pet parent and will make you want to start your dog's Christmas list early! Listen in!

Don't forget to enter your dog in the Pampered Pooch Contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Pampered Pooch of the Week - Chesney

Episode #7 Weekly Home Examinations

2009-08-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

Episode #7 is now available online. Go to http://www.petliferadio.com under Pampered Pooch, Episode #7.

In this episode Christine and Vicki share the importance of giving your dog a weekly home exam. They share tips on how to give your dog a thorough exam using their own pet parent experience. They take you from the tip of the dog's nose to the tip of their tail, from their head to their toenails. They share symptoms of canine bloat to look out for. They also talk about two products that help prevent bloat, Brake Fast Bowl (http://www.brake-fast.net/) or Omega Paw Portion Pacer (http://www.omegapaw.com/PortionPacer.html).

Listen for information you do not want to miss!

Episode #6 Safety & Emergency Prepardness

2009-08-06T17:35:00.000-07:00

Episode #6 of The Pampered Pooch is now available online!

Christine and Vicki talk about something very near and dear to their hearts - safety and emergency prepardness. They share tips on how to make sure your dogs will be well cared for in case of your own emergency. They talk about identification options for your pet and preparing for emergencies in the household. Another top is safety in the car while traveling and also water safety. Christine interviews the Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup Group at the Fido Does Ferndale event. Vicki shares the Pooch Waiting to be Pampered (Adopted), Shorty, a boston terrier with a lot of love to give. Christine shares the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Montauk, a Great Dane rescued from deplorable conditions. Listen in on this informational episode to ensure your pampered pooch's safety! Don't forget to email us at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com to enter your dog in the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest.

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Montauk:

Pet Trust: http://www.pettrustplus.com/
Home Pet Alert Decal: http://www.petalertdecal.com/decal_info.htm
Pets At Home Window Cling: http://www.psistoreonline.com/index.php?p=view_category&category_id=621
Pet ID Tag: https://www.idtag.com/
Dog Nose ID: http://www.dognoseid.com/
Avid Microchips: http://www.avidmicrochip.com/
Home Again Microchip: http://www.public.homeagain.com/
Panic Line: http://www.caliscollars.com/
Pet ER Guide Book by Melinda Lord: http://www.petemergencybook.com/
Skamper Ramp: tp://www.skamper-ramp.com/home.asp?pid=1
Pet Life Jackets: http://www.petstreetmall.com/Dog-Life-Jackets/615.html
Puppy Mill Awareness Group (Southeast Michigan): http://www.meetup.com/detroit-puppy-mill-awareness
Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue: http://www.midwestbtrescue.org/

Episode #5 (Summer Activities with Your Dog) is Now Available Online

2009-07-21T17:11:00.000-07:00

Episode #5 is now available online!

Christine and Vicki talk about fun and entertaining activities to do with your dog. Vicki talks about planning a summer fundraiser event, including Simon & LouLou's Dog Days of Summer. Christine talks about some ways to help your dog with the summer pavement heat like DermaPaw and Stay-Put Socks (http://www.dermapaw.com), waggons and dog strollers. Some other fun activities you can do with your dog is camping, taking them to the drive in, and paw painting. Christine also talks about hosting a backyard luau and using Ticked-Off tick remover (http://tickedoff.com) if necessary. Christine and Vicki wish all of the dog dads a happy belated Father's Day. Vicki talks about the Pooch Waiting to be Pampered, Abby, a poodle. Christine talks about the Pampered Pooch of the Week, a shi tzu named Zoe. Listen in on this fun packed episode!

Pooch Waiting to Be Pampered, Abby:

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Zoe:

P.S. I'm contacting the producers to let them know there is a duplicate section of this episode. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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2009-07-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-14T21:06:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-13T22:16:00.000-07:00

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The Pampered Pooch is on Mevio!

2009-07-12T06:15:00.000-07:00

The Pampered Pooch is now on Mevio (http://www.mevio.com)which is a major entertainment network co-founded by MTV's Adam Curry. Check us out! Just do a search for "Pampered Pooch".

Thanks for listening!

The Pampered Pooch on Myspace

2009-07-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

The Pampered Pooch is now on Myspace and wants to be your friend. Please send us a friend request. Check out our profile at http://www.myspace.com/pamperedpoochshow.

Thanks for listening!

Episode #4 (Animal Communicator) Now Available Online!

2009-07-01T16:33:00.000-07:00

Episode #4 of The Pampered Pooch is Now Available Online!

Direct Link to Show: http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/pamperedpooch.html

This week we explore the topic of Animal Communicators. Christine and Vicki have a reading from Sherry Szmigiel of The Pawsitive Pet (http://www.thepawsitivepet.net). Christine attends Doggie Rama, where she interviews the owner of Gertie Gear (http://www.gertiegear.com). Vicki talks about the Pooch Waiting to Be Pampered (Adopted), Laila. Laila is an American Bulldog, American Staffordshire mix (http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9020982). Christine talks about the Pampered Pooches of the Week, two bichons, named Marco & Sophie. Listen to hear about the Product of the Week, a cool device called Petalk (http://www.petalk.net). Listen in on the fun!

Laila, Pooch Waiting to Be Pampered:

Pampered Pooches of the Week, Marco & Sophie:

Don't forget to submit your pet for The Pampered Pooch of the Week contest! Thanks for listening!

Christine Laethem,
Host of The Pampered Pooch
www.petliferadio.com
pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com

Episode #3 (Aromatherapy) Now Available Online!

2009-06-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

Guess what?!? Episode #3 is now available online. Go to http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/pamperedpooch.html and click on "Download Now" under Episode #3. In this episode we talk about pampering your pooch using aromatherapy (essential oils). Vicki speak specifically about some products that will help reduce the symptoms of separation anxiety. Christine reports from the 2nd Annual Frankenmuth Dog Bowl. We tell you about the cool new products from Popware (http://www.popwareforpets.com/), which is the Product of the Week. Also we have the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Fitz and the Pooch Waiting to be Pampered (Adopted), Gemini. Check it out!

Pooch Waiting to be Pampered (Adopted):

Pampered Pooch of the Week:

LINKS:

Gemini http://www.midmichiganboxerrescue.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=686251

Simon & LouLou's Playhouse: http://www.simonandloulous.com

Popware for Pets: http://www.popwareforpets.com/

Frankenmuth Dog Bowl: http://frankenmuthriverplace.com/DogBowl.aspx

Yorkie Fantasy: http://www.yorkiefantasy.com

Rescue Remedy: http://www.rescueremedy.com/

DAP Comfort Zone: http://www.petcomfortzone.com/comfortzone_dap.php

Dr. Harvey's Flea & Tick Spray: http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-VNixon/-strse-50/Herbal-Protection-Flea-%26/Detail.bok

Episode #2 Now Available Online

2009-05-31T17:03:00.000-07:00

Episode 2 - Canine Chiropractic & Acupuncture Vicki shares ways that she pampers her pooches like doggy car seats, chiropractic & acupuncture. We also talk about Mother's Day for us mothers that have four legged children. Christine reports from The Mutt Strutt and interviews on how people pamper their pooches. Plus the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Pooch Waiting to be Pampered and the Product of the Week (The Pet Jet Setter). Check it out at http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/pamperedpooch.html. Under "Episode 2", click on "Download Now".

Pet Waiting to Be Pampered (Adopted), Flash:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13321725

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Betsy:

LINKS:
Pet Jet Setter: http://www.petjetsetter.com/

Simon & LouLou's Playhouse: http://www.simonandloulous.com/

Don't forget to submit your dog for The Pampered Pooch of the Week contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Featured on iTunes & Pet Examiner Article

2009-05-20T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Guess what?! The Pampered Pooch is Featured in iTunes this week. We're under "New Releases" for podcasts.

We also had an article published on us today by the Detroit Dogs Examiner, Rev. Claudia Barber. Here's a link to the article: http://www.examiner.com/x-3020-Detroit-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Pampered-Pooch-on-PetLifeRadiocom.

Thanks for listening!
Christine Laethem,
Host

Episode #1 Available Online

2009-05-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

Exciting! Our first podcast show of The Pampered Pooch is now available online!
http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/pamperedpooch.html

Episode 1 - Our First Show - About The Pampered Pooch & Birthday Parties
This is The Pampered Pooch's first podcast show. Christine and Vicki talk about what to expect from The Pampered Pooch's podcast shows. They also share about their second loves, their own pampered pets. They give some insight on giving your pet a birthday party and pick a product of the week. Tune in!Don't forget to enter your dog for the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest

Related Links:

Simon & LouLou's Playhouse (Vicki's Store) http://www.simonandloulous.com/
Meetup http://www.meetup.com/
The Metro Detroit Bichon Frise Meetup Group http://www.meetup.com/detroit-bichons
Puppy Mill Awarness Meetup Group http://www.meetup.com/detroit-puppy-mill-awareness/
Portapoo http://www.portapoo.com/

Don't forget we have groups on Facebook & Myspace. Search for The Pampered Pooch.

About The Pampered Pooch Blog

2009-05-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

Ever get tired of people that say "it's just a dog"? I do!

It is a growing trend that people love their pets like they are their children. This blog is about ways to pamper your pooch. We'll talk about pet parties, happening social events that cater to pets, discuss services designed to indulge pets, review the latest pet products. Another focus will be the importance of health & nutrition. We'll discuss your pampered pooch safe, finding a pampered pooch companion and much more.

Visit our show at www.petliferadio.com and then click on "Pampered Pooch". Enjoy!

Welcome to The Pampered Pooch Blog

2009-05-14T20:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome!