🐾 In Part 2 of this dog nutrition series, I'm sharing my real-life experience transitioning my dogs to fresh food and some of the challenges we encountered along the way.

One of the biggest lessons? Slow transitions matter.

Tony experienced significant gas. Love also struggled with digestive changes and developed loose stools during the transition. I discuss why these issues can happen, how a dog's digestive system responds to dietary changes, and why gradually introducing a new food is so important.

I also share my thoughts on The Farmer's Dog, including the packaging, meal preparation, and some of the practical realities pet parents may want to consider before making the switch.

In addition to our dog food discussion, I kick off the episode by recognizing Pride Month and sharing exciting news about my recent GoodPup trainer certification. I talk about the course, the testing process, and why I believe the collaboration between Rover and GoodPup is helping put pets first. The certification program is available at no cost and offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about positive reinforcement training.

Finally, with hurricane season officially underway, having a plan before a storm arrives can make all the difference.

Topics Covered:
🐶 Fresh food transitions
💨 Gas and digestive upset in dogs
🍽️ The Farmer's Dog review
📦 Packaging and feeding experience
🎓 GoodPup certification and coursework
🐾 Rover & GoodPup partnership
🌈 Pride Month
🌀 Hurricane preparedness for pet parents
🐕 Positive reinforcement training

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🐾 Is fresh dog food really healthier? What’s the difference between raw, air-dried, and gently cooked meals for dogs?

In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, we break down some of today’s most talked-about feeding options for dogs — including raw food diets, air-dried food, and gently cooked meals.

I also share my thoughts and experiences with two popular brands:
• Sundays for Dogs (air-dried food)
• Ollie (gently cooked fresh food)

We discuss:
🐶 The pros and cons of different feeding styles
🥩 Raw feeding considerations
🍲 What “gently cooked” actually means
🦴 Air-dried food vs kibble
💡 Convenience, nutrition, storage, and cost
🐾 What pet parents should consider before switching foods

Every dog is different, and nutrition should always be individualized to your pet’s needs and discussed with your veterinarian.

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Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through the end of November — and preparation can save lives. In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, we talk about what every pet parent and family should do BEFORE a storm is headed their way.

We discuss hurricane preparedness kits for both people and pets, including food, water, medications, crates, leashes, first aid supplies, important paperwork, and emergency planning. We also dive into the unique challenges disabled individuals may face during evacuations and emergencies, including transportation, accessible shelters, backup medical equipment planning, and preparing with a service dog.

Having a plan ahead of time can reduce stress, confusion, and panic when severe weather strikes. Whether you stay, evacuate, or need community shelter assistance, this episode is about helping you think ahead and protect the people and animals you love most.

Because preparedness matters — for every member of the family.

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