DogCast Radio Episode 65 - Rescue dogs
In this episode we focus on rescue dogs. Susan Daffron has had a wealth of experiences with
rescues, and has written the book Happy Hound. This is a guide to helping you develop a good
relationship with your rescue dog or puppy. In this interview Susan talks about many of the
issues that accompany giving a dog a much deserved second chance - starting with perhaps the most
fundamental question of why it’s good to adopt a dog from a shelter. Susan also describes some of
the challenges she has risen to when dealing with her own dogs, as well as how to deal with shy
dogs, and what preparations you should make before bringing home your newest friend.
All dog lovers enjoy a rescue dog story with a happy ending, and Louisa Adams book has sixty of
them. The book is published by Angela Patchell, and in this interview Angela tells the story of
three of the dogs included in Caring For Your Rescue Dog. Her own experiences of giving a home to
a dog looking for a second chance inspired Angela to publish the book, and she is hoping to hear
from any of you with stories of your own to tell.
Sometimes of course, taking on a rescue dog isn’t a straight forward matter. The Sweet Spot is a
beautiful and thought provoking short story from Shawndra Miller. Shawndra also reads one of her
poems inspired by her own rescue dog, Hannah. To read more about Shawndra visit her blog. You can
also hear another of her stories in episode 47 of DogCast Radio, and listen to an interview with
her in episode 55.
The DogCast Radio News includes some of the latest dog related research. Larry Kurdek, a
Professor Wright State University, has conducted a study looking at how close we are to our dogs,
compared with how close we are to other family members.
