Best Pawrenting Podcasts (2024)

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Why We Raise Dogs, Not Kids with the DINK Dog Mom - Being childfree by choice and why it's controversial 1:15:09

1y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Welcome back to Rescue Dog Love! In today’s episode, host Yamini chats with Blair, the DINK Dog Mom! What is a DINK? A "DINK" is an acronym that stands for "dou ble income, no kids" or "dual income, no kids" - so Blair and I chat about exactly why we have decided to raise dogs, not kids. What criticisms or assumptions do people make about those who…

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We're back! Catch up with Yamini on dogs, life changes and more... 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

Hello rescue dog lovers of the Internet, it’s been a while! Host Yamini spills the tea - and honestly shares a big old dump of what’s been going on and what that has taught her about dogs and herself. Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show cont…

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Speaking with charity organization SafePet Ontario | How you can help survivors of family violence and human trafficking through fostering dogs and pets 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

Host Yamini speaks to SafePet Ontario chair Yvonne Tang. This episode may contain potentially triggering content for those who face family violence and human trafficking. SafePet Ontario focuses on providing safekeeping for those fleeing family violence and human trafficking by temporarily finding foster homes for their beloved pets. We discuss wha…

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Saving senior dogs with videogames | An interview about mobile game Old Friend Dog Game 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Emma Johansson, Creative Director of Runaway Games, about their game Old Friends Dog Game. This is a mobile game all about running a senior dog sanctuary, based on the real Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Tennessee. Emma got to do some on-the-grounds research with the organization and was a key player in cre…

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Tackling nervous system co-regulation and communication with your dog | with holistic dog expert Sharon from Human Canine Collaborative 1:01:29

1+ y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Sharon from the Instagram account @HolisticDogExpert, who runs Human Canine Collaborative, a behavior consultation and coaching provider for dog owners struggling with the everyday. In this podcast, we discuss her relationship with her canine collaborator Muggins and reflect on how to build a better relationship…

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What's the deal with dog DNA tests? Comparing Embark, DNA My Dog, Wisdom Panel and the Village Dog 29:11

2y ago29:11

29:11

Today's solo episode is a deep dive into the dog DNA test options available and how they relate back to rescues. I'll chat through all the options and their selling points (and REALLY get into my PR background with a full language audit!) and talk about my dogs results. Finally, I talk a bunch about the idea of the Village Dog (spoiler alert: one o…

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How to build mental health with a difficult dog | Journalling, dealing with big emotions and reactivity with Karoline from the Dog Mom Mentality 58:04

2y ago58:04

58:04

Today host Yamini chats to Karoline from the inspirational Dog Mom Mentality - a place for dog owners to reflect on how your mental health can be affected, for the worse or better, by your dog. We discuss difficult dogs, the intricacies of mental health journeys and how therapy and learning more about ourselves has changed our lives and our dog's l…

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Sustainable living, influencer culture and the gift your rescue dog can bring | with Briahna (Boba the Sustainable Mutt) 52:02

2y ago52:02

52:02

We got our first interview of Season 3 with the lovely Briahna, mom to Boba the Sustainable Mutt. Briahna is a researcher focused on sustainability in food, and this work has extended to her life as a rescue dog lover. Her rescue Boba inspires her to share adorable pictures, but also sustainable living tips for the everyday dog owner. We discuss th…

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Happy Season 3! Tips for fostering a dog or rescuing a dog, solo 35:33

2y ago35:33

35:33

Yay! Welcome to season 3! I'm so glad to see you here! Today's episode features just me - a crazy dog parent who decided to foster a third dog in the month and a half that her live-in partner decided to go away to visit family. I may not be single, but these tips will help any single rescue lover navigate a new foster dog, OR, a new best friend. Yo…

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How to be a kickass antiracist dog and animal advocate with Kassidi and Ginger (@Gingers_naps) 50:30

2y ago50:30

50:30

Welcome back to Rescue Dog Love! Today, host Yamini chats with Kassidi, PhD student, mom to rescue dog Ginger and animal advocate who uses her Instagram platform to educate on dogs, racism and allyship. We discuss her adorable pitbull mix Ginger, and go into the history of pitbulls and their relationship to anti-Blackness, as well as other issues a…

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How to Suss Out a Good Rescue #SaveEspie 1:01:49

2+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In this two-parter episode, host Yamini begins by outlining how to look into rescues you're considering fostering, volunteering or adopting from from its ins and outs, and how to determine if something a rescue is doing is unethical versus something you prefer not to engage with. We follow this up with a deep dive interview with Sally Ann who has h…

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Put yourself first to better your relationship with your rescue dog, plus dealing with reactivity and training with therapist Jess from Handlers and Humans 1:02:56

2+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Jess from the Instagram account Handlers and Humans. Jess is a licensed therapist who has taken her one-on-one work to help dog parents and dog owners with the struggles of working with dogs of all kinds, including behavioural cases, reactive dogs and more. We talk about common ways we put ourselves down and how…

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Fresh food and dog nutrition with raw dog food expert Hahnbee Choi from The Raw Storm and The Rawcast 42:18

2+ y ago42:18

42:18

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Hahnbee, champion of raw feeding, fresh food and holistic living for your dog! Hahnbee discusses her adorable inspiration Stormy, her prioritization for evidence-based information and we chat raw feeding, fresh food, pet nutrition, top supplement gaps and more! - You can find Hahnbee as The Raw Storm on Instagra…

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Our recent fostering experience with a fearful foster dog | Our journey with our Mexico foster Yara (now Nox) 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

31:34

I called this a solo episode, but we have a special episode with Rescue Dog Dad Dan! It's been a while since we've done an update, so here we give you the ins and outs of our experience with our last foster dog, Yara (now Nox!) From puppy crazies, to potty training, we chat about it all. - We have a brand new look - check out our updated website an…

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Nuance in dog training, fostering with a non-social dog and more with Haley from Paws and Reflect (@paws.andreflect) 1:12:08

2+ y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Haley, full-time dog nerd, dog mom to Scout, and creator of Paws and Reflect. This episode goes into many topics: from dog training, and the needed nuance in it, to fostering with a dog like Scout who doesn't love other dogs and finally to dealing with medical issues with your dog and how to adapt. Haley brings …

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Learn about dog nutrition + allergies with Dr Suzee and Kabo 44:54

2+ y ago44:54

44:54

Today's episode is sponsored by Kabo. We chat with Dr. Suzee, veterinarian pathologist and pet nutrition expert, about the importance of fresh foods for our pets and allergies in our dogs - from causes to ways to manage through diet. This episode is sponsored by Kabo - a dog food subscription service that delivers healthy, pre-portioned meals right…

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Living with difficult dogs and canine reactivity with Hannah from @macdaddyillustrations 47:12

2+ y ago47:12

47:12

Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Hannah, illustrator and owner of Mac Daddy Illustrations, where she depicts illustrations of her doc, Mac, a dog who struggles with reactivity. Through her artwork, she brings to the forefront the struggles an owner of a dog with reactivity can hold. We discuss these stressors, the confusion of having a difficul…

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Fostering and adopting senior rescue dogs with Lisa (@allthefosterpups) 53:10

2+ y ago53:10

53:10

Rescue Dog Love is happy to chat to Lisa, who specializes in fostering senior chihuahuas - she has fostered 40+ in 4 years! Lisa and I chat about her pack, how she discovered Muttville Senior Dog Rescue and the stigma that affects senior dogs, when they are incredible dogs who just need a place to rest and a lot of love. - You can follow Lisa and h…

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How to bring rescue and shelter dogs out of their shell through play and socialization - with Courtney from Resilient Canine 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

31:51

Welcome to Rescue Dog Love! Welcome to part two of our episode with Courtney of Resilient Canine. She's a Toronto-based trainer who focuses on relationship-based training rooted in play. In this second part, we chat about play-based training that can help tackle behavioural concerns as well as her time with the organization - You can book Courtney …

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Changing your rescue dog's life through play - Courtney from Resilient Canine 55:45

2+ y ago55:45

55:45

Welcome to Rescue Dog Love! Our brand new title is live and we hope you continue to support the rescue world through our podcast. Today's guest is Courtney of Resilient Canine - she's a Toronto-based trainer who focuses on relationship-based training rooted in play. We chat through the philosophy of this approach as well as some personal stories of…

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Fostering with the Right Dog Rescue with Eryn and Piper (@pipersrescueadventures) 59:24

2+ y ago59:24

59:24

Today's episode is another episode about fostering - but with a little bit of...SPICE! Join me to chat with Eryn about her dog Piper (her foster fail), foster troubles and tips and lots of tea about a certain "unnamed rescue". We finalize the podcast with tips on finding the right rescue to adopt/foster/volunteer with. - You can follow Eryn @pipers…

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Planning your Wedding Day with your Rescue Dog in Mind - Have Them Look and Behave Their Best 30:06

2+ y ago30:06

30:06

We have another mini-episode out today on a very special topic - how to plan your wedding keeping your rescue dog in mind - especially if you want to include them in the final day! Lindsay and I chat about wedding and venue planning, training, and of course, how to put that final look together for the amazing memories and photos you'll have! - You …

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How to Prepare for Your First Rescue Foster Dog 24:28

2+ y ago24:28

24:28

Hey everyone - welcome to the first mini-solo episode - yes, you get to hear my voice and mine only! In this episode I chat through my fostering method on how to welcome a foster into your home. I also chat about how to pick a rescue so that you get a dog that suits your needs, lifestyle and home. Hope you enjoy! - We have a brand new look - check …

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How to Foster like a Trainer - Amber on how to help your foster shine and help behavioural issues 1:09:25

2+ y ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Today's episode is all about fostering the dogs who need it most - and the training you can implement to make them integrate into your home. Amber is a dog trainer and foster extraordinaire - she has helped long-term adoptables work through behavioural concerns to get through to an adoptable home. We chat fostering tips, top training that a foster …

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Guide to Podcasting and being a Dog Mom with Carly (With A Dog Podcast) and Miranda (The Dog Park Bitch) 1:06:10

2+ y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Today's episode features a dog parent podcast extravaganza with Carly from With A Dog Podcast and Miranda from The Dog Park Bitch! We chat their pack of dogs, and their personal journey as pet parent and as podcasters. Honestly, we have a ton of fun! - You can listen to With A Dog Podcast anywhere you can find podcasts - be sure to follow them on I…

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Millennial Chat with Gen Z Foster University Podcast - Fostering while in School and Top Foster Tips 54:39

3y ago54:39

54:39

Today's episode features Foster University, Grace and Tiara, who are both in school and changing the rescue dog world with their amazing foster skills! We chat a lot about fostering, why they love it, their current foster dogs and top tips from the experts themselves. We talk about Foster U and their best episodes - plus why they started a podcast!…

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Valentine's Day with Dogs - Therapy, Parenting and Romance! 1:03:28

3y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

We have a special Valentine's Day episode featuring my partner Dan (again!). We talk about Queenie, our newest addition, and then we get into what I call Rescue Dog Moms Therapy - we chat childhood experiences of dogs, how it influences romantic dynamics and how our dogs help or sometimes don't help our romantic and love lives! - We have a brand ne…

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How to live sustainably as a dog parent - with Nifty Dogs 1:10:59

3y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Living sustainably can feel overwhelming - especially when you're obsessed with spoiling your pup! In this episode, we chat about how to keep sustainability top of mind while shopping for your dog with Lauren from Nifty Dogs. Nifty Dogs makes earth-friendly dog treats and gear, and provides a community for Toronto dogs to get together and care abou…

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Feeding Your Dogs Balanced Raw with Avery, Navi and Newman (@navithenoodle) 1:10:10

3y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

We had a great intro episode on raw back in the day, and everyone said that the Instagram @navithenoodle was their inspiration to start. We could NOT go straight to the source! Avery shares her journey to raw and pet nutrition, and we chat all things raw feeding: researching, misconceptions, top tips. Plus, we talk a lot about her adorable labs, Na…

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Fostering 201 with Katie, Foster Mom of 20+ Rescue Dogs 1:22:35

3y ago1:22:35

1:22:35

This episode is all about fostering! Since this is our second episode, we call it the 202 course - coming from expert foster Katie, who adopted her two dogs Queso and Beatrix, and continues to foster over 20 dogs and even more than a few cats. We talk about the hardships but amazing rewards of fostering, her favourite and craziest foster experience…

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How to Manage Veterinarians, Emergency Vetting and Special Needs Dogs with Nico and Moose 54:26

3y ago54:26

54:26

This episode features Ashley, dog mom to Moose and Nico. Ashley works in the veterinary industry and shares her knowledge on vetting concerns, how to deal with emergency vetting situations and some deep knowledge on the behind the scenes. Nico is also a special needs dog, and she discusses what you might expect if you're interested in adopting one …

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Bark and cheese! How to become a Dog and Rescue Photographer with Danica Oliva 1:01:08

3y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

This episode features Danica Oliva, dog photographer extraordinaire! We talk about the importance of volunteering, the experience of rescue and her top photography tips, whether you're an amateur or wanting to become a professional! SHOW NOTES: - Danica is available for photo bookings in the GTA on her website and Instagram. If you want to be inspi…

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Dog Happiness and Canine Enrichment with Taylor from Bindi's Bucket List 1:22:22

3y ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Let's talk enrichment, baby! This episode features Taylor from Bindi's Bucket List, Bindi and Rosie's dog mom and queen of dog enrichment online. If you're not part of her 45k+ followers, you gotta join us cuz it's a cult and it's amazing. Taylor talks about her dogs, what enrichment means and shares her thoughts on the importance of tackling socia…

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Brandless but Impactful - The Dog Moms behind Brandless Rescue Goods 1:28:02

3+ y ago1:28:02

1:28:02

This episode features the dog moms behind Brandless Rescue Goods, a business where all proceeds go to rescues around the GTA. May Lynne and Tarika talk about the business and their adorable dogs, Maya, Scout and Queso. Plus, they have a ton of upcoming events in 2021 - check out their Instagram for the latest updates! SHOW NOTES: - Support Brandles…

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How to train rescue dogs and save more dogs - Dog Dad John and the Misfits for the Dogs 1:04:21

3+ y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

This episode features John, rescue dog dad to the Misfits, rescue advocate and pretty great podcast guest! Learn about John's pack, his rescue missions and new projects in 2021. Welcome back! SHOW NOTES: - You can follow John and his projects on Instagram. You can find his personal Instagram here. Follow his rescue missions at Ruff Riders Animal Tr…

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Support Small Business - Toronto Dog Moms, Unite in the Six! 28:16

3+ y ago28:16

28:16

Here's another small biz episode! This episode features Ingrid from Toronto Dog Moms, an empire that includes events, Facebook groups and adorable dog and parent apparel and toys! I talk to Ingrid about her adorable dog, how she got started with her business, a little bit of Real Housewives (hello, there is now a Vanderpump Dogs TV show coming out!…

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Eff Puppy Mills and Free Dem Dogs! Learn the harsh truth about backyard breeders and puppy mills 1:26:53

3+ y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

This episode features Tylar Grace and Mads, two amazing rescue queens who are not only amazing rescue dog moms but help dogs through their initiative Free Dem Dogs. Hear about the amazing stories behind how they help rescue a powerless dog from a heartless situation, learn about the harsh truth about puppy mills in Ontario and Canada and meet their…

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Support Small Business - Leaving Microplastics Out of Pet Beds with Former Fibres 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

47:58

Here's another small biz episode! This episode features Kylie from Former Fibres, a shop that focuses on eco-conscious pet beds and pet accessories. I talked to Kylie about her cats (our first Rescue Cat Mom on the podcast!), the role of microplastics in the pet industry, and her business. SHOW NOTES: - Former Fibres is relaunching on May 24 weeken…

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Raising a pack of 15+ rescue dogs with Angela the Dog Mom 47:14

3+ y ago47:14

47:14

This episode features Angela, rescue advocate and volunteer extraordinaire and dog mom to a pack of (wait for it...) 15 dogs! She discusses her pack (it takes a lot longer than most of my dog intros!(, the importance of rescue, and why she specifically cares to save special needs and senior dogs. SHOW NOTES: - You can follow Angela on Instagram at …

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Support Rescue Sustainable Small Businesses, featuring Hen Hen 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

31:22

This is our first small biz mini-episode! This episode features Sarah, and her dogs Yoshi and Henry, and her business Hen Hen! We talk about her wonderful rescue puppies, reactivity and muzzles, as well as what Hen Hen means to Sarah. SHOW NOTES: - Support Hen Hen by purchasing their amazing upcycled dog accessories. You can order on their website …

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Tequila, or how to live in an RV with a rescue dog 59:36

3+ y ago59:36

59:36

Welcome to EPISODE 10! Can you believe it? I can't. This episode features Tequila, a beautiful rescue, and her mama Taylor, small business superstar of Rescues on Trails. We talk about Tequila, who has lyme disease, and the process of getting her ready for a life in an RV for the summer. We also talk a lot about RVing, how to start a small business…

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Save Rez Dogs, period! Indigenous Rights and Reservation Dogs 48:27

3+ y ago48:27

48:27

This episode features Leah Arcand, founder of Save Rez Dogs, an Indigenous based grassroots initiative & a call to action for communities to gather resources and develop their own dog management plans. Leah and I talk about her dogs, Cedar and Willow, the mission of Save Rez Dogs and discuss the role of rescue groups in making sure the Indigenous c…

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Layla, and what are BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) laws anyway? 57:08

3+ y ago57:08

57:08

This episode features Layla the beautiful dog-pony princess and her mama Emma. We talk about Layla, who is a mastiff mix, and the misconceptions that pitbull-appearing dogs like Layla may have against them. As well, we discuss anti-BSL laws in Ontario, how they affect dogs and their owners in many ways, as well as ways to advocate against it. More …

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Fostering 101 with Huey, Finley and Samson 1:08:50

4y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

This episode features Huey (with his mama Lindsay) and Finley and Samson (with Dana). The three of us discuss fostering - its challenges, its happy moments, foster fails and top tips for being the best foster ever. Fostering is an amazing experience - if you're curious about it, check out this episode! SHOW NOTES: - You can find our guests on Insta…

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Boss, or how a couple had a boss baby during a pandemic 57:57

4y ago57:57

57:57

This episode features... Boss! And Dan and Yamini, your podcast host. Yamini and Dan rescued Boss in May 2020 when they couldn't handle being dogless anymore. We discuss our obsession with Boss, our training journey and how having Boss has changed our relationship. SHOW NOTES: - All advice given on Rescue Dog Moms podcast is from a personal standpo…

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Josie, Mr. Big and Alfred, or, how we learned to feed our dogs a raw diet 52:01

4y ago52:01

52:01

This might be quite a controversial episode! On this week's episode, Courtney, Laura and I discuss how we got involved with the raw diet for our dogs Josie, Mr. Big and Alfred (plus Boss of course!). We go through our journeys to discovering raw, including research on the following accounts: - Raw Fed and Nerdy - The RFN course and spreadsheet (bot…

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Daffy and Monster, or how to start a brand new rescue in the middle of a global pandemic 41:38

4y ago41:38

41:38

This episode features Faye and her dogs Daffy and Monster. Young and old, wild and cool, these two pups couldn't be more opposite. Plus, we connect with Faye about the rescue her and some friends started in the middle of the pandemic, Stray to Play. SHOW NOTES: - You can find Daffy's wild adventures on Instagram @daffodil.duck - Stray to Play is a …

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Ahsoka, or how to move across the country with your dog 44:49

4y ago44:49

44:49

This episode features Kate and her dog Ahsoka. Ahsoka was rescued as a puppy from the Caribbean. Kate shares their journey together, including how they packed up and moved from Toronto to Calgary, how one event can change a dog's stress level and the importance of reading your dog's cues. SHOW NOTES: - Kate mentions a Calgary dog trainer, Coulter K…

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Frankie and Fern, or how two rescue dogs inspired a tasty dog treats small business 57:44

4y ago57:44

57:44

This episode features Hanna and Jen, and their dogs Fern and Frankie. These two friends rescued their pups around the same time, and during the pandemic, developed their own dog treat business inspired by their rescue dogs. Learn how their hobby grew into a profitable business and how tasty natural dog treats can make puppies extra happy. SHOW NOTE…

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Nanaimo, or living with a dog without sight - Blindness, special needs dogs 48:44

4y ago48:44

48:44

It's our first episode! This episode features Melanie and her dog Nanaimo. Nanaimo is a rescue dog who lives without sight. Melanie shares how she went from fostering to adopting Nanaimo and how life is as a dog owner to an adorable little blind pup. SHOW NOTES: - Follow Nanaimo's adventures at @NanaimoTheDog - Another blind and deaf dog mentioned …

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