Free Range Dogs, Tucson, AZ (2025)

12/14/2023

In this brief final episode of the Free Range Dogs podcast, Web speaks with his wife, Nicole, about their upcoming move to the Pacific Northwest. They will continue with Free Range Dogs training and support and will be adding Web’s innovative Porcupine Aversion training for dogs to protect them from a very common danger in the Pacific Northwest. CHECK HERE: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-32-new-adventures-with-free-range-dogs-in-the-pacific-northwest/ Although the podcast will be coming to an end, the website resources and blogging will continue, and look in the near future for short videos on Free Range Dogs and the Free Range Dogs lifestyle.

12/08/2023

Dogs and the Geography of Place - We humans would benefit from spending much more time with our dogs. Our dogs happily share their lives and space with us. Spend time with your dog just hanging out and cuddling. Go for a walk with him within the geography that the two of you share. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/dogs-and-the-geography-of-place/

12/05/2023

Birds of Pray in a Universe of Hope- Hummingbirds at the Arizona Cancer Center: I had a bad two years, that period of time from diagnosis, drug therapy, and the surgery, to surviving the effects of radiation treatment and the damage done to my body. The first half of the first year was grim. I was struggling to ingest 200 calories a day because swallowing anything was incredibly painful. I would sleep intermittently in 5-10 minute increments. There was no position that didn’t hurt. I lost speech for a while. It became difficult to breathe, to drink water, and I would live from moment to moment. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/birds-of-pray-in-a-universe-of-hope-hummingbirds-at-the-arizona-cancer-center-in-tucson-az/

12/01/2023

That Dane Bar: Bark Park & Brews-Community of Dogs and People - Benz’s passion for Great Danes started when she encountered one that touched her heart. She opened That Dane Bar 5 years ago (anniversary on May 1, 2023) with her first Dane, Rogue. She currently has three Danes: Rufus, Jade, and Johnny which she got when Rogue sadly passed away. She describes them as her business partners. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-11-that-dane-bar-bark-park-brews-community-of-dogs-and-people-in-lake-havasu-city-az/

11/28/2023

Dogs, Wrestling Rattlesnakes and Scorpions Navigating by the Stars: Mysteries of the World Around Us - As rattlesnakes are a common concern for anyone hiking with a dog throughout the West, much of this discussion centers on rattlesnake biology and behavior. Contrasting a human’s primary sense of vision with a dog’s sense of scent is the exploration of how rattlesnakes see and perceive the world around them. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep10-dogs-wrestling-rattlesnakes-and-scorpions-navigating-by-the-stars-mysteries-of-the-world-around-us-in-apache-junction-arizona/

11/25/2023

A Sonoran Desert Javelina & Dog Thriller - As she began to return to him, he realized that something was behind her, and eventually spotted the herd of javelinas hot on her tail. She eventually found her way back to him and then stayed at his side as the javelinas approached. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-26-a-sonoran-desert-javelina-dog-thriller-in-oracle-az/

11/21/2023

Gus: a Small Dog with Big Dog Energy - Some of my most beloved dogs have been rescue dogs who have proven to be resilient talented and passionate. Although the majority of my dogs have been my bird-hunting companions, they have always shared my life and my sofa. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/gus-a-small-dog-with-big-dog-energy-in-arizona/

11/17/2023

Making a Difference in our Environment - Ultimately, in light of the impacts being felt around the world from global warming, environmental activism is inspiring passion in new generations and it is hoped they will learn effective tactics to succeed where others before them, unfortunately, have failed. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-31-making-a-difference-in-our-environment/

11/14/2023

Backyard Dogs, Rattlesnakes, and Visits to the Emergency Vet - One evening they let their dogs out in the backyard, as usual, when a commotion occurred and they ran back into the house. Millie was violently ill, vomiting, and they immediately thought she had encountered a venomous Sonoran desert toad. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-17-backyard-dogs-rattlesnakes-and-visits-to-the-emergency-vet-in-tucson-az/

11/10/2023

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Dog - “I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisfied that it is in compassion to the human race; for if we suffer so much in losing a dog after an acquaintance of ten or twelve years, what would it be if they were to live double that time?” - Sir Walter Scott
Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/saying-goodbye-to-a-beloved-dog-in-los-alamitos-ca/

11/07/2023

How to Protect Your Dog from Porcupines and Other Dangers - In Alaska, as in Arizona, there are a variety of wild and dangerous animals, as well as hunting traps found in the wilderness or on the range, that are threats to the well-being of dogs. Wolves, bears, moose, rattlesnakes, Sonoran desert toads, porcupines, and skunks are discussed in this free-ranging talk. These potential encounters need to be considered seriously and in advance by anyone who is out in the wilderness with their dogs- whether as a hunter or a hiker. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-20-how-to-protect-your-dog-from-porcupines-and-other-dangers-in-alaska-and-arizona/

11/03/2023

Dogs- Our True Companions for 100,000 Years - Chris has just written a new book about dogs and living and hunting with them. He talks about the various dog breeds he grew up with, and how, in the words of a good friend, he became a “Brittany Spaniel man First, Foremost, and Forever.” Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-30-dogs-our-true-companions-for-100000-years/

10/31/2023

Becoming a Dog Trainer - Web and Kelly talk about the “seasons” of dog training and bird hunting and guiding and how the two intertwine and inform each other. Whether you are looking to have your dog trained for bird hunting, or you would like to schedule a guided hunt, or both, Kelly Kirby and LunaRitaOutfitters is a great choice. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-19-on-becoming-a-dog-trainer-in-patagonia-az/

10/27/2023

Golfing with Javelina - Javelina are feisty little critters that live in groups of 6 to up to 40 animals. Locally, they are referred to as pigs but they are, in fact, collared peccaries. While they look like pigs, they are a different genus altogether. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/golfing-with-javelina/

10/24/2023

Maggie, the Griffon, and her Family, the D’Amores - They brought her into a family with three children, a German Shorthair Pointer, a cat, chickens, and a variety of other animals. Maggie was 6 months old when they got her, and although no longer a teething puppy, she did need to learn everything about living in a house with three young children. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-9-maggie-the-griffon-and-her-family-the-damores/

10/20/2023

Dogs, Falcons, and the Free Range Dog Lifestyle - Dave talks about growing up where the culture regarding dogs was that they lived separately in outdoor quarters and were considered tools for hunting. As an adult, meeting and hunting with Web transformed his view of dogs who now live in the house with him and his wife and are an important part of the family. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-29-dogs-falcons-and-the-free-range-dog-lifestyle-in-montana/

10/17/2023

Bret Wonnacott and the One True Dog- the English Setter - Although they are phenomenal hunting dogs, English setters are also wonderful family dogs known for their gentleness and kindness. Bret describes bringing setters to youth activities where they are surrounded by 500 children who will want to touch and pet the dogs, who are very good in this situation and don’t show any anxiety or fear. A setter will transition easily from running in the field to joining you on the sofa watching football. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-8-bret-wonnacott-and-the-one-true-dog-the-english-setter/

10/13/2023

Swimming Dogs - Web and Mike talk about the broad spectrum of dog behaviors and how dogs, much like people, can have a wide variety of responses to different experiences. Some are bold and jump right in while others may stand back and observe for a bit before getting involved. Learn more: https://freerangedogs.com/ep-7-swimming-dogs-on-the-wasatch-front/

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