Dog is Family
Barb's community-TV show, gathered in one place — years of down-to-earth dog wisdom you can watch anytime.
For more than a decade, I had the joy of creating, producing, and hosting Dog is Family (DIF) on BCTV — Berks County's free, community-access television station. I've always been an educator at heart, and the show was my way to share solid, trustworthy information about dogs and canine lifestyles, welcome wonderful guests, and celebrate the whole world of Dogdom.
The BCTV crew was a delight to work with, and the show grew from a half-hour slot to a full hour before I stepped away in 2021. Community television is a rare and generous thing — a place where a local business owner gets an hour of airtime simply to teach and give back. That spirit is Godfrey's, too.
The episodes are older now, but the knowledge inside them holds up. In fact, a longtime customer recently found one that helped with her own dog and asked me to keep them available. So here they are. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in with your pup, and enjoy.
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A handful of favorites to get you going — each one packed with a real teaching moment.
Tips for Leash-Reactive Dogs
Practical, calming strategies for the dog who lunges and barks on walks — plus a look at fresh, whole-food toppers from Green JuJu.
Dog Tricks & Therapy Dogs
How trick training builds confidence and connection, and what it really takes to raise a certified therapy dog.
Integrative Veterinary Medicine
A guest vet explains how conventional and holistic care work together — acupuncture, nutrition, and treating the whole dog.
Nutrition & Natural Remedies
Staying positive and proactive with your dog's diet, plus gentle natural remedies to keep on hand at home.
DIY Grooming & At-Home Pet Testing
Simple grooming you can do between visits, and how affordable at-home sensitivity tests can flag what's bothering your pet.
Essential Oils & Senior Pet Care
Using essential oils safely around pets, and a compassionate look at comfort-focused care for our senior dogs.
The full DIF archive
Every episode of Dog is Family, straight from our YouTube channel.
Have a topic you'd love us to cover?
We're always happy to talk dogs. Stop in, call, or send a note — your question might just spark the next great conversation.