Soul Touched by Dogs

Dog food and canine nutrition can feel like a minefield when your vet tells you one thing, but your dog's body is telling you something completely different. If you've ever stood in the pet food aisle overwhelmed, or watched your dog struggle with skin issues, digestive problems, or low energy despite "doing everything right," this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a path forward that makes sense.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why kibble alone might be contributing to your dog's skin issues, digestive upset, and low energy, even if it's the expensive "vet-approved" brand

How to transition your dog from kibble to whole foods without shocking their system or second-guessing every meal

What "gently cooked" actually means and why it might be easier than you think to feed your dog real, nutrient-dense food

The role histamine levels play in your dog's inflammatory response and why the way food is cooked matters more than you realised

How to know if you're feeding too much or too little when you switch from kibble to whole foods

Why rotating proteins matters and how to keep meals simple, affordable, and genuinely nourishing

Where to find support and trustworthy guidance when you're ready to go against the grain and trust what your dog's body is telling you

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"Your dog's probably not allergic to chicken. It's highly unlikely." — Wendy

ABOUT WENDY BROWN

Wendy Brown has spent over 25 years in medical and behavioural dog rescue, including a decade as Vice President of a rescue organisation. Her work with dogs facing serious medical challenges sparked a deep interest in canine nutrition, and she now shares what she's learned through her dog food cookbook and her children's book series, Inspired by Lily. Wendy believes that simple, whole foods can transform a dog's health and that every dog deserves meals as nourishing as the love we have for them.

CONNECT WITH WENDY BROWN

Website: wendychowbrown.com

YouTube: youtube.com/@wendychowbrown

Instagram: @chowdownwithwendybrown

Facebook: facebook.com/wendychowbrown

TikTok: @kitten.atomic

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To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com

Sleep quality for dogs isn't something most of us think about — until now. We obsess over their food, their exercise, their training. But what about the 14 hours a day they spend resting? Dr Lauren Davis, a vet turned pet sleep expert, reveals why the bed your dog sleeps on could be just as important as the one you sleep on — and how we're missing some of the earliest signs that something's wrong.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why your dog needs around 14 hours of sleep a day, and what happens when they don't get it

The earliest warning signs of osteoarthritis — long before limping starts — including those small hesitations we tend to write off as quirks

What makes a good dog bed actually good: firmness, height, materials, and why those fluffy beds often backfire

Why a dog bed should last as long as a human mattress, and how to tell if yours is doing its job

How sleep and chronic pain are linked — and why good rest can slow the progression of arthritis

Simple, low-cost changes you can make at home to support your dog's joints and sleep, from rugs on slippery floors to where you place their bed

Whether dogs should sleep in your bed (spoiler: it depends — and Lauren's answer is refreshingly practical)

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"By the time they're limping, they're really struggling." — Lauren

ABOUT DR LAUREN DAVIS

Dr Lauren Davis is a vet and pet sleep expert, as well as the founder of VetRelieve, a company specialising in orthopaedic pet beds and sleep hygiene for dogs at home, on the move, and in clinics. After spending five years as commercial director of a human medical mattress company, Lauren returned to her roots in veterinary medicine and combined her two worlds. Now she lectures, advocates, and designs products that support healthy sleep — a keystone of wellness, performance, and part of the toolbox against chronic pain conditions like osteoarthritis.

CONNECT WITH DR LAUREN DAVIS

Website: https://www.vetrelieve.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesleepvet/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/vetrelieveuk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vetrelieveuk

Special offer for listeners: Use code STBD20 for £20 off any purchase at www.vetrelieve.co.uk

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To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

Service dog training begins long before you might imagine—and the journey from newborn puppy to life-changing companion involves far more than teaching basic commands. For people with disabilities, the right service dog can mean the difference between needing round-the-clock care and living independently, but the process of matching dog to human requires insight, patience, and a deep understanding of what both species need to thrive.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why service dog training actually starts on day one of a puppy's life, and what those earliest lessons look like when you're preparing a dog for such important work

How trainers can tell as early as five or six weeks old whether a puppy might have the right temperament for service work—and why that assessment keeps changing as the puppy grows

What makes Labs and Golden Retrievers particularly well-suited for service work, and why a "neutral" temperament matters more than you might expect

How foster families bond deeply with puppies for six months, then find the strength to give them back—and why that emotional connection is actually essential to the training process

The surprising range of tasks service dogs can perform, from detecting allergens in a room before their person enters to retrieving medication and placing it directly in someone's mouth

What happens to puppies who don't make it through the service dog programme, and why being "released" as a pet doesn't mean they've failed

How the fundraising process works for families who need a service dog, and why organisations like ECAD never want cost to be a barrier

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"We are starting their training from day one. It's my responsibility to make them feel comfortable and make them have fun." — Christina

ABOUT CHRISTINA REISER

Christina is the Early Puppy Developer at ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), a nonprofit organisation in Connecticut that has placed around 500 service dogs over the past 30 years. She manages all aspects of care, development and socialisation for puppies eight months and younger, preparing them for lives of meaningful work with people who have disabilities. Before joining ECAD, Christina worked as a marine mammal trainer at an aquarium on Long Island, where she learned the psychology of positive reinforcement training. In her free time, she loves to bake and spend time outside with her dog, Indy.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA REISER

Website: ecad1.org

Watch live puppy updates: Search "ECAD Explore" on explore.org (live every Wednesday at 10 AM EST)

Facebook: Search for ECAD

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To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com

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Service dog training begins long before you might imagine—and the journey from newborn puppy to life-changing companion involves far more than teaching basic commands. For people with disabilities, the right service dog can mean the difference between needing round-the-clock care and living independently, but the process of matching dog to human requires insight, patience, and a deep understanding of what both species need to thrive.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why service dog training actually starts on day one of a puppy's life, and what those earliest lessons look like when you're preparing a dog for such important work

How trainers can tell as early as five or six weeks old whether a puppy might have the right temperament for service work—and why that assessment keeps changing as the puppy grows

What makes Labs and Golden Retrievers particularly well-suited for service work, and why a "neutral" temperament matters more than you might expect

How foster families bond deeply with puppies for six months, then find the strength to give them back—and why that emotional connection is actually essential to the training process

The surprising range of tasks service dogs can perform, from detecting allergens in a room before their person enters to retrieving medication and placing it directly in someone's mouth

What happens to puppies who don't make it through the service dog programme, and why being "released" as a pet doesn't mean they've failed

How the fundraising process works for families who need a service dog, and why organisations like ECAD never want cost to be a barrier

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"We are starting their training from day one. It's my responsibility to make them feel comfortable and make them have fun." — Christina

ABOUT CHRISTINA REISER

Christina is the Early Puppy Developer at ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), a nonprofit organisation in Connecticut that has placed around 500 service dogs over the past 30 years. She manages all aspects of care, development and socialisation for puppies eight months and younger, preparing them for lives of meaningful work with people who have disabilities. Before joining ECAD, Christina worked as a marine mammal trainer at an aquarium on Long Island, where she learned the psychology of positive reinforcement training. In her free time, she loves to bake and spend time outside with her dog, Indy.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA REISER

Website: ecad1.org

Watch live puppy updates: Search "ECAD Explore" on explore.org (live every Wednesday at 10 AM EST)

Facebook: Search for ECAD

CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS

To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business—or just want a calmer, happier dog—come find us at fetchhappystore.com. Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.

Animal communication isn't magic, and you don't need to be born with a gift to do it. If you've ever wondered what your dog really thinks about that new bed you bought, why they keep digging in the same spot, or how to support them through a tough vet visit, this conversation will show you that the answers might be closer than you think.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to start hearing what your dog is already trying to tell you—and why talking to them out loud actually matters for their mental health

What dogs typically want to communicate about, from the simple (bacon under the table) to the soul-deep (whether they want to fight through cancer treatment)

Why your emotions can block the channel when you need it most, and what to do instead

How smell becomes a fifth sense in dog communication—and what it means when your dog keeps making you think about poop

The difference between hearing your own dog versus someone else's, and how to tell which one is "speaking" in a multi-dog home

What dogs on the other side want their people to know, and why there's never guilt from that side of the veil

How to practice animal communication in a grounded, practical way that doesn't require fifty rituals or years of meditation

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"I cannot underestimate how much just talking to your pet all the time does for their mental health, for their understanding of their environment." — Emily

ABOUT EMILY SNYDER

Emily Snyder is a psychic medium for pets and people based in Brooklyn, New York. Trained at the UK's Arthur Findlay College—the oldest school of mediumship in the world—she works through her practice, Connected Intuition, to help dogs and their humans have deeper, soul-level conversations. She's currently writing her first book and teaches animal communication classes for people ready to start hearing their own animals. When she's not in conversation with the unseen, she's raising two kids in Brooklyn.

CONNECT WITH EMILY SNYDER

Website: connectedintuition.com

Instagram: @connectedintuition

TikTok: @connectedintuition

YouTube: @connectedintuition

Free resource: Animal Communication Guide

CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS

To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com

And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business - or just want a calmer, happier dog - come find us at fetchhappystore.com. Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.