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The Family Pet PodcastAuthor: FamilyPetHealth.com
The Family Pet is a podcast for curious pet parents. We believe that the more you know about pet healthcare, the better pet parent you can be. Advancements in the veterinary industry have provided pet parents with more care options than ever before, but all these choices can leave pet parents with feelings of confusion and uncertainty when it comes to making decisions in the veterinary office. The Family Pet hosts and guests bring their years of veterinary experience and expertise to the microphone to share useful information which will help you have a better understanding of the veterinary care options available. We will empower you with the knowledge to make educated decisions regarding your pets healthcare needs, and help you be the human that your pet already thinks you are! Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 118 Dear My Favorite Human w/Author Amy Rhodes and illustrator Susan Ogburn
Episode 118
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, host Michael Shirley discusses the journey of writing and illustrating the children's book 'Dear My Favorite Human' with author Amy Rhodes and illustrator Susan Ogburn. They explore the importance of teaching children about dog safety, the collaborative process of creating the book, and the significance of relatable illustrations. The conversation also touches on consulting dog training experts, the publishing process, and future plans for a book series.TakeawaysThe book 'Dear My Favorite Human' is a love letter from a dog to a child.Teaching children about dog safety is crucial for harmonious pet relationships.The collaborative effort between the author and illustrator was key to the book's success.Illustrations play a significant role in making the book relatable to children.Consulting with dog trainers can help families navigate pet ownership with kids.The book aims to educate children on how to interact safely with dogs.The authors hope to support local businesses by distributing the book in their community.The book is self-published and available on platforms like Amazon.Future books in the series will address themes of friendship and loss in pet ownership.The authors emphasize the importance of rhyming in children's literature for memory retention. Keywordspet care, children's books, dog safety, parenting, veterinary medicine, family pets, book publishing, dog training, pet education, children's literature
