Episodes

  • Purpose

    Purpose
    Dec 2 2018
    Giving our dogs purpose. When Berice lost her dog she lost her whole purpose for living. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks to Dr Peter Higgins, a veterinarian who works for Hope Street - an organisation that helps homeless people and their pets - about the importance of finding purpose not just for ourselves, but also for our dogs.  Hope Street: https://www.hopest.org/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
  • Trust

    Trust
    Dec 2 2018
    Trusting a dog with your life. Steph Agnew has a rare disease that took her sight from the age of 19. Now she must trust her dog Rocky with her life on a daily basis. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks with Aaron and Justin from Guide Dogs Victoria about the process of training guide dogs and how you can build trust with your own dog at home. Guide Dogs Victoria: https://www.guidedogsvictoria.com.au/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    41 mins
  • Loyalty

    Loyalty
    Dec 2 2018
    Cultivating loyalty between you and your dog. We hear from Roxanne who lost her arm while living on the streets and now shares the deepest loyalty with her dog Onyx. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks with Corporal Mark Donaldson, VC, who tells his incredible tales of the loyalty of Devil his military dog who saved his life during the Afghanistan war. Plus practical ideas to help cultivate loyalty between you and your dog. Mark Donaldson’s Instagram: @markdonaldsonvc  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • Love

    Love
    Dec 2 2018
    Cultivating unconditional love between us and our and dogs. When Freddy married his boyfriend he knew he also had to have the other love of his life at the wedding, his dog (and best man) Grungle. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks to Deb Tranter from Oscar’s Law who explains how sometimes love shines brightest from times of darkness.  Oscar’s Law: https://www.oscarslaw.org/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  Special thanks to Blue Thumb Art Gallery for letting Grungle and Freddy out to play. https://bluethumb.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    38 mins
  • Who rescued who?

    Who rescued who?
    Dec 2 2018
    Do we rescue dogs or do they rescue us? Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks with Heather Fraser, an Associate Professor at QUT, who has studied the impact that domestic violence has on animals. They discuss the selflessness of dogs, their empathic understanding of humans and women who say they wouldn’t be alive today without their dog including Laura’s own Mum who believes that her dog saved her from oesophagus cancer.  Associate Professor Heather Frasier on Twitter: @DrHeatherF  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
  • Gratitude

    Gratitude
    Dec 2 2018
    Do we take our dogs for granted? After David suffered a brain haemorrhage, he was grateful for his dog Bridget, who helped him through it. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks to Karen Rhodes, founder of the Dog’s Refuge home in Perth, who shares her stories of how dogs faced with adversity express gratitude and how they can teach us to become more grateful human beings.  Dogs’ Refuge Home: http://www.dogshome.org.au/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • Grief

    Grief
    Dec 2 2018
    The wellbeing benefits of dog ownership. Natasha lost her twin boys while pregnant with them and discovered her little dog Alfie helped to heal the wounds of grief. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks with Samantha King from PAAW (Psychology & Animal Assisted Wellbeing) on the incredible therapeutic benefits that dogs have on our suffering.  PAAW: http://www.paaw.com.au/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • Consistency, patience, respect

    Consistency, patience, respect
    Dec 2 2018
    How to give your dog the dignity they deserve. When Emily’s dog Leroy was on his last legs, she threw a goodbye party to show just how much she respected him. Qualified Dog Behaviourist Laura Vissaritis speaks with Brad Griggs, a controversial figure amongst the dog community who has a reputation as the man to go to when you’re dealing with a difficult dog. They talk lazy trainers, the importance of patience and consistency when training your dog and the concept of punishment. Plus the perils of an off-lead dog park.  Brad Griggs: https://www.k9services.com.au/  Laura V’s Instagram: @lauravlovesdogs Laura V: www.laurav.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    29 mins