Variety Channel

May 07, 2010

A How, What and Where Show - Places, Products and Services To Know About

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Dog shows and pet expos are great places to learn how to interact with your pets in new ways and discover what kind of unusual products, places and services are available that can provide help for you and your pet. I\'ve done the work by sniffing out some unusual and good things to know about when I attended the 2010 International Kennel Club Dog Show in Chicago and the 2010 Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in Arlington Heights. Listen to the interviews and see the photos of what I found out.

Episode Segments

Wild About Pets: Swissys, Stamps and Frisbee Dogs

Susan introduces us to a breeder of Swiss Mountain Dogs, and soars with the Purina Pro Plan Performance team. Then, find out where your dog can learn to swim, and how the US Postal service is helping with the adoption of shelter dogs.



(photo courtesy of www.purina.com)

Wild About Pets: Rabbit Rescue & Leonbergers

Learn about an organization dedicated to helping unwanted rabbits find new homes, and about a rare dog breed called the Leonberger. Then, we talk to the CEO of Save-a-vet.org, which is dedicated to helping the forgotten veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan: the dogs.



(photo by Rachel and Tim Dolan)

Wild About Pets: Bowzer Buddies

Susan talks to Marlies Barton, the inventor of the Bowser Buddy, a device that will help make your daily walk with the dog much easier.

Links to Related Websites

BowZer Buddies

The BowZer Buddy makes dog walking easy and convenient with all your dog walking needs in one place.

Brush Creek Farm

Kathleen Borgmeyers Kennel for breeding Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

For Your K-9 Website

The training philosophy at For Your Canine is focused on developing and strengthening the bond betwen people and their dogs.

Heart N\' Soul Leonbergers Website

Dedicated to Leonbergers and their puppies

Save-A-Vet Website

to find suitable homes to live out their days in peace. Due to their training, a majority of these dogs cannot be adopted out by regular families. We’re here to provide a comfortable home for these FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS

Look While You Listen!

Click here to view the photos Susan and her guest are discussing.




Save-A-Vet Rescues a Hero: Alan, a Military Working Dog.
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The BowZer Buddy - The Perfect Dog Walking Companion.
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