The Crunchy Carnivore
The Crunchy Carnivore
Podcast Description
The Crunchy Carnivore is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who desire to learn about and implement a completely holistic lifestyle for the animals in their lives. In each episode your hosts, holistic veterinarian Dr Jessica Levy and Natural Rearing breeder Melissa Weidenhamer, will bring knowledge and insights into holistic options for your animal’s health and well-being.
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The podcast focuses on holistic approaches to pet care, covering topics like natural diets, common misconceptions about the pet food industry, and practical tips for implementing holistic practices. Episodes include discussions on the truths behind commercial pet food and insights into fresh food diets for pets, revealing the many facets of animal wellness through informed dialogue.
The Crunchy Carnivore is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who desire to learn about and implement a completely holistic lifestyle for the animals in their lives. In each episode your hosts, holistic veterinarian Dr Jessica Levy and Natural Rearing breeder Melissa Weidenhamer, will bring knowledge and insights into holistic options for your animal’s health and well-being.
What happens when over 50 years of dog training experience meets a holistic, whole-body approach to canine wellness?
In this episode of ”The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast”, we sit down with Minnesota-based trainer Katie of Katie’s K9 to explore how decades of hands-on experience have shaped her grounded, no-nonsense philosophy on training—and ultimately led her to embrace and educate others on more holistic practices for dogs.
Katie has seen it all. From old-school training methods to today’s modern trends, she brings a unique perspective on what actually works, what doesn’t, and why behavior can’t be separated from a dog’s overall health and environment.
This conversation goes far beyond obedience. We dive into the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and behavior—and how supporting the whole dog can transform not just how they act, but how they feel.
In this episode, we cover:
• How 50+ years of dog training shaped Katie’s philosophy
• The evolution of training methods
• Why behavior issues are often rooted in more than just training
• How holistic practices support balanced, responsive dogs
• The importance of educating dog owners—not just training dogs
• Real-life insights from decades of working with dogs and families
Whether you’re struggling with behavior challenges or simply want to better understand your dog, this episode offers timeless wisdom, practical insight, and a refreshing perspective on raising truly healthy, balanced dogs.
Resources:
”Natural Immunity” by Pat McKay
Katie's K9– learn more about Katie K9!
Check out Katie's radio show!
”Basics Bundle”– Want to learn how to feed raw and keep the chemicals off of your dog? The ”Basics Bundle” includes Wellspring's top two guides for raising a dog naturally and will help get you there!
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Connect with Dr Levy & Melissa
Instagram | wellspring_haa
YouTube | Wellspring Holistic Animal Academy – YouTube
Website | wellspringhaa.com
Email | [email protected]
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