Dog Words

Co-founder of Rosie Fund Dawn Hatterman discusses our newest dog, Magnolia Hope , updates us on Rosie Fund, and we talk a little about Dog Words . Maggie’s YouTube video as Betsy Mr. Stinky Feet’s “Puppy in Love” music video From the archives: 0415: Jeni and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove 0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Supp...

Licensed mental health counselor and Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional Anne Marie Farage-Smith discusses the profound and emotional topic of coping with the loss of a beloved pet. Her book, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief , should be on the bookshelf of everyone who has a pet companion and her interview offers an important reminder to celebrate what we ch...

Angie Splittgerber tells the touching story of fostering and adopting Buddy , the winner of our region in the Pooch Playoffs. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello...

Angie Hunsucker details her French bulldog Hugo's health scare. His condition is one of several with which Frenchie owners often contend. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn...

Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Missouri, and Tennessee. Buy the book at the Gentle Barn’s website . The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Facebook.com/TheGentleBarn Instagram.com/TheGentleBa...

Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola. Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org to learn more about the book. K9’s For Freedom &  Independence at k9sforfreedom.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0242: Katy Read & Gia 0315: The Return of Katy Read & Gia 0...

Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives.  We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog . Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and adopt at KCPetProject.org or visit your local shelter or rescue group. Search “rescue” or “shelter” in the...

CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods , Daniel Schulof , returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation Learn more about the pet food industry by downloading the free e-book Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma . L...

National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog . Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold. From the Dog Words archives: 0301: Author Kate MacDougall 0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten Be sure to vote in the Pooch Playoffs for the ulti-mutt cutie at BigfootPetPhotography.com/vote . You can...

Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more about Alex and his services at AlexsDogTrainingProgram.com . Your opportunity to vote for Maggie or any of the other wonderful dogs in the Pooch Playoffs is just day...

CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies. You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources at PetsAreFamily.info . From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation with Author Mark Cushing 0304: P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna with Author Sarah Chauncey 0503: Pooch Pl...

Claire Shelley , owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We also talk about Claire’s interesting journey from art to science to photographer. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2024 . If...

David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project . Learn more about KC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KCPetProject.org . Help us cover the medical expenses of Phillip, a Rosie Fund dog who had to have a leg amputated when his cancer returned shortly after being adopted. Go to the campaign on our Facebook page or go to RosieFund.org/donate to use PayPal, Venmo, or your credi...

Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabilitation started. Donations in excess of our goal will be used to help other dogs who Rosie inspired us to aid. You can donate via the Facebook campaig...

Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them. ADA and Service Animals From the Dog Words archives: 0244: Fit for a Pit with Heather McClain-Howell 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0151: Training Service Dogs with Jaso...

Director of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilities in Kansas City. Learn more online: ickc.org Pawskc.org BelongKC.org Facebook.com/InclusionConnections Instagram.com/inclusionconnections LinkedIn.com/company/inclusion-connections...

Author Kim Lengling discusses her new book Paw Prints On The Couch! How Pets Enrich Our Lives , highlighting the importance of our furry companions and the impact they have on our lives. She also shares her wonderful practice of handing out nuggets of hope. Kim Lengling Online: KimLenglingAuthor.com Facebook.com/lenglingauthor LinkedIn.com/in/kimberlylengling From the Dog Words archives: 0403: Pea...

Kennel Manager Cora Miller and Director of Operations Michelle Lascon from KC Protective Animal Welfare Society discuss how their organization offers grooming, boarding, and daycare as part of their mission to rescue dogs from cruelty and neglect. PAWS Online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS Instagram.com/kc.paws Learn more about the KC PAWS Winter Fur-mal and get your tickets now! From the Dog W...

Stephanie Smith returns to discuss her work with the Wolves of Maine Sanctuary . She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurSacredPaws.com Facebook.com/OurSacredPaws Instagram.com/OurSacredPaws Wolves of Maine online: WolvesofMaine.org Facebook.co...

Stephanie Smith discusses helping humans and animals develop happier and healthier relationships. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurSacredPaws.com Facebook.com/OurSacredPaws Instagram.com/OurSacredPaws From the Dog Words archives: 0420: W...

Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey from Wolves of Maine Sanctuary discuss their important rescue work and how they are educating the public about these beautiful creatures.  Wolves of Maine online: WolvesofMaine.org Facebook.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Instagram.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Thank you for everyone's thoughts, prayers, and kind words while we grieve the sudden and unexpected passing of...

CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof , tells us what Big Dog Food doesn’t want you to know. If you love your dog, you need this information. Download the free e-book Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma . KetoNatural Online: KetoNaturalPetFoods.com Instagram.com/ketonaturalpetfoods Facebook.com/ketonaturalpetfoods YouTube.com/channel/UC3zjG_ADUs14xBIJZcUZ8Lw/videos Twitter.com/ketonatural...

Founder Ellie Laks shares how The Gentle Barn helps heal animals and people. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Facebook.com/TheGentleBarn Instagram.com/TheGentleBarn YouTube.com/c/GentleBarn TikTok.com/@TheGentleBarn LinkedIn.com/company/the-gentle-barn-foundation Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle...

Dawn and Philip Hatterman give an exciting update on their foster Vinny and explore one of the biggest challenges facing animal shelters right now. From the Dog Words archives: 0113: How Rosie Inspired a Foundation 0144: Senior but Sassy Peaches Delight with Dawn Hatterman Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia is at LapofLove.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternativ...

Author and Marine veteran Craig Grossi tells the story of Fred the Afghan’s miraculous journey from a war zone to living his best life in America. Rosie Fund cannot recommend Craig’s two books highly enough. They are powerful examples of our motto: we save each other. Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other and Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redempt...