Podcast Episodes

Episode 78: Greyhounds in Gettysburg® 2019

The largest greyhound event in the USA.

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We welcome back to the show Toni Duchi, Executive Director of Greyhounds in Gettysburg® (GiG) and President of Nittany Greyhounds.

Taking place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania April 25–28, 2018, GiG is the largest greyhound gathering in the United States. In this episode, pull up a chair and listen in on a conversation with Toni Duchi. She shares all you need to know about the event, now in it’s 21st year. You’ll hear about vendors for an amazing greyhound shopping experience, educational seminars, social activities, and more! Thanks to the dedication of countless volunteers, GiG has become the largest greyhound reunion in the U.S., with more than 1,000 sighthounds and their people (from all over the world) arriving in historic Gettysburg.

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Episode 77: Behold the Power of Diatomaceous Earth!

A non-toxic, natural multi-purpose solution.

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Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is an all-natural, non-toxic substance that has many uses in greyhound homes. It can be used as a food supplement, to get rid of flees and ticks in your greyhound’s coat and in your yard, as a deodorizer, and even to help deworm.  Discover what DE is, where it comes from, and how to use it.

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This is the brand of DE Jacqueline and Al use; there has been no compensation exchanged for this endorsement.

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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al, and the About Greyhounds podcast do not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian with any medical questions or concerns you may have about your greyhound or other dog.

Episode 76: Greyhounds as Therapy Dogs

Discover the profound difference therapy dog teams can make.

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Because most greyhounds are calm and gentle, they often do exceptionally well as therapy dogs. Join us for a conversation with Patty Tustin of Alliance of Therapy Dogs, an international therapy dog organization. You’ll discover what being a therapy dog team entails, how to be assessed, why a therapy dog organization’s liability insurance coverage is important, and the profound impact you and your greyhound can make on folks in need.

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The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is an international organization with a presence in many countries. To learn more about their program and how you and your greyhound may be able to qualify as a therapy dog team, visit their website, TherapyDogs.com.

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Episode 75: A Conversation with Rich Skipworth

Grab a seat at the table for a convo with Rich Skipworth.

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If you’re like most greyhound folks, you’re a big fan of this episode’s guest, renowned cartoonist and humorist, Rich Skipworth. His recently published, first book, “Rich Skipworth’s Greyhound Glossary,” is now available, packaging hilarious cartoons paired with clever, and often newly coined, words that only greyhound enthusiasts immediately understand. Rich is also a generous supporter of, and advocate for, the adoption of former racing greyhounds.

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Note: Since first dropping this episode, the sale of Rich Skipworth’s books through GFNJ to residents of the USA has ended, as has the wine label photo contest. 

Attention, charitable greyhound adoption organizations:
If you’d like to order bulk copies of “Rich Skipworth’s Greyhound Glossary” to use in your fundraising efforts, please contact Mike Carter. For jpgs and animated gifs to use in promoting book sales from your charity, please contact Rich Skipworth for the dropbox folder.

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Episode 74: Greyhound Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2018

Get our Top 11 Greyhound Gift List

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It’s here! The About Greyhounds podcast’s annual Greyhound Gift Giving Guide for 2018!  As much as we joke through this episode, we carefully researched unique gifts  you can give your greyhound this holiday season––or any time of year. Links to all the items we talk about are listed below.

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BarkBox – Not in our list, but always a favorite. And when you order through our special link, BarkBox will donate $25 to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey find loving homes for more former racing greyhounds.  The donation is made if you buy one BarkBox or order a 6 or 12 month subscription.

11. Bubbletastic

10. AiKiou Dog Bowl

9. FURBO

8. PetChatz HD

7. Matching PJs

6. The Beacon from Ruffwear

5. Pet Qwerks Animal Sound X-Tire Ball Dog Toy

4. Designer Parody Toys

3. PoochSelfie

2. Faux Fire Hydrant

1. Peronalized Bone-Shaped Treat/Cookie Cutter
(Order in the USA by 12/12 in the USA to get it before 12/25.)

BONUS! Posh Puppy Boutique Diamond Dog Collar

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