Dog Words

Co-founders of The Canine Stars, Keri Caraher and Ethan Wilhelm , tell us how they entertain and educate audiences with their team of shelter and rescue dogs. Check out their online Stunt Dog School for all ages with online course like PhoDOGraphy 101 at their website TheCanineStars.com and become part of their Stunt Dog Squad community group or Stunt Dog Sho-Fur rescue transport network. Remember...

Dr. Shea Cox explains how pet hospice is so much more than facing the final days of a treasured relationship. It’s an opportunity and an obligation to make the best choices for a beloved pet long before that time comes. Blue Pearl Pet Hospice provides senior care, pain management, hospice care and end-of-life services for your pet with in-person and virtual services available. Free access to their...

Hannah Manley , co-founder of Brave Animal Rescue tells how her small but dedicated team of volunteers is making a difference. Several times during the interview we mention the special needs dog that Hannah is fostering, Basil . I’m happy to report that he has already found his forever home. Brave Animal Rescue online: Brave-Animal-Rescu.org Facebook.com/BraveAnimalRescue Instagram.com/BraveAnimal...

If you have a beloved pet, you are neither too young nor too poor to consider setting up an estate plan. Attorney Tricia Lincoln with Dentons explains how we can make sure our pets are always cared for according to our wishes. Learn more about Tricia or contact her through her online bio . We ask you to share every episode of Dog Words but this one is especially important to share with anyone you...

Best Friends Animal Society’s Senior Director of National Programs and KC Pet Project co-founder Brent Toellner discusses the goal of no more homeless pets and having no-kill shelters nationwide. The Best Friends Network comprises public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups across all 50 states. To learn more about the professional tools an...

Dog behaviorist and researcher Dr. Ellen Furlong from Illinois Wesleyan University describes some fascinating studies that reveal we may not know dogs as well as we think we do. This discussion was inspired by Yasemin Saplakoglu’s article in Live Science. Dogs Know Where Their Paws End and the World Begins Illinois Wesleyan University’s summer term (June 1-29) offers Dr. Furlong’s PSYC 322: What D...

Runner and coach Nick Weis introduces us to the fascinating world of canicross . Visit Nick and Joy’s LuckyFoxKennel.com for more information or to inquire about coaching .  http://www.luckyfoxkennel.com/ Follow Nick, Joy , and their pack on social media: Facebook (Lucky Fox Racing) Faceback (Coaching) Instagram (Lucky Fox Racing) Even if you aren’t taking up canicross, check out the cool gear for...

Carol Novello , author and founder of Mutual Rescue , discusses the broader impact of helping homeless and abandoned animals. Watch Mutual Rescue’s touching and informative short films at MutualRescue.org . Order the book Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too at their website or use Amazon Smile and choose Rosie Fund as the beneficiary of all of your eligible purchases. Y...

Chief of Animal Services for the Animal Services Division of Kansas City, Missouri , April Moore discusses the city’s transition from animal control to community engagement. Learn more about Keep ‘Em Together, KC and other programs at KCPetProject.org . Check out our interview with KC Pet Project Chief Communications Officer, Tori Fugate , from August 2020 in the Dog Words  archive . Inquire about...

In this fascinating and eye-opening discussion, Dr. Alan Chan introduces us to the world of drug compounding for animals. This has life-changing implications for humans, as well. Learn more about Golden Gate Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy at ggvcp.pharmacy .  The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) website has an easy-to-use finder for your closest accredited compounding pharmacy. Not...

Lucky 13 Rescue volunteer Stephanie Robinson talks about fostering dogs and other opportunities to support this wonderful organization. Their EVENTS page has more info on the Hamburger Mary’s Charity Bingo fundraiser for Lucky 13 Rescue. Since we mention Frenchies in this episode, here’s a link to our episode with artist Megan Levens where she talks about Ozzie and Bones , the stars of her webcomi...

Leib Dodell joins us in one of the happiest places on earth: Bar K Dog Bar . And he shares exciting news about their future. Learn more about this unique dog park at BarKDog.com . Leib talked about Bar K’s response to COVID-19 back in March 2020 and co-founder Dave Hensley was our first guest in January 2020. In the Archives: Joining Bar K as a three-time guest on Dog Words is Jesse Shroyer . Her...

Jodi Vogler tells us about the challenges and joys of raising her family’s hearing impaired dog, Greta . Follow Greta’s Facebook page Greta Go Go .  Join a community of dog lovers at DeafDogsRock.com . If you order A Deaf Dog Joins the Family , please consider choosing Rosie Fund as the beneficiary charity. In this episode, I reference our interview with dog behaviorist researcher Dr. Ellen Furlon...

Science writer Emily Anthes talks about her latest book The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness and the 2014 release Frankenstein’s Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts , both of which are available on Amazon. If you use Amazon Smile, please select Rosie Fund as your charity. After tackling science, research, and journalis...

Today’s guest Dr. Vern Otte shares his tales as a volunteer veterinarian with the last great race: the Iditarod . He also explains how COVID-19 impacts this year’s running. More info is at Iditarod.com . You can still commission recent guest Ashley Schanz through her Facebook Page Schanz’s Sketchbook to sketch a beautiful memento of your pet with the proceeds benefiting charities. This makes a gre...

Dr. Sally Barchman from State Line Animal Hospital & Holistic Health discusses acupuncture and other alternative treatments for dogs. In episode 132 Liz Jeans discussed massage therapy for pets and in episode 0139 Dr. Kimberly Hunt covered animal chiropractic. You can still commission recent guest Ashley Schanz through her Facebook Page Schanz’s Sketchbook to sketch a beautiful memento of your...

Dog trainers Jason and Sandra Sindeldecke r discuss Missouri Patriot Paws and Jason’s service dog, Maxine . Go to MOPatriotPaws.org to learn more or directly their “How you can help” page to contribute to their work. Also, follow them on Facebook and Instagram . Here’s our interview with Program Director Susan Hinkle . Rosie Fund’s YouTube channel has a video of the Sindeldeckers training service...

Artist Ashley Schanz tells how commissioning a beautiful memento of your pet helps charities. And maybe her story will inspire you to be the spark that starts a flame. Follow Schanz's Sketchbook on Facebook . Message her to commission a sketch of your beloved pet and use the keyword “Rosie” to designate Rosie Fund as the beneficiary charity. That’s Ashley’s sketch of Rosie in the episode thum...

Katie Harris shares how her life with her service dog Moxie has led her to empower and educate others through Moxie’s Mission . Learn more at her website AdventuresWithMoxie.com . Information and registration for Moxie's Mission 2nd 6-Legged Relay Fun Run at Bar K Dog Bar on April 11, 2021 is at RunSignup.com/MoxiesMission . Also check out these YouTube videos featuring Moxie’s Mission from Z...

In this very special episode, author Rob Kugler tells the touching story of his journey with Bella . Listen to this episode with your family, please share it with all your friends, and have a Merry Christmas. Learn more about Rob and see his photography at RKLifeIllustrated.com . At Rosie Fund, we encourage you to make a difference in a shelter dog's life. You can do just that by purchasing o...

Dog behaviorist and researcher Dr. Ellen Furlong from Illinois Wesleyan University describes some fascinating studies that reveal we may not know dogs as well as we think we do. You and your dog can participate in virtual research with this online study . And listen to Dr. Furlong’s audiobook Decoding Dogs: Inside the Canine Mind . In this episode we mention our interview with Crystal Wiebe of Bee...

Missouri Patriot Paws provides Missouri military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with a trained service dog. Most of these highly-skilled dogs are rescued from local shelters. Program Director Susan Hinkle tells the story of heroes, both human and canine. Go to MOPatriotPaws.org to learn more or directly their “How you can help” page to...

Everyone who works with an animal shelter or rescue group needs to listen to this episode. And everyone who wants to help them raise money should, too. CUDDLY CEO and founder John Hussey tells us about the only dedicated crowdfunding platform built specifically for animal welfare organizations worldwide. At Rosie Fund, we encourage you to make a difference in a shelter dog's life. You can do...

Dawn Hatterman talks about adopting senior dog Peaches Delight . Here’s a video of Peaches playing with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy Oakley . And here’s the Dog Words episode when Jesse Shroyer told the story of Oakley’s battle with parvovirus. At Rosie Fund, we encourage you to make a difference in a shelter dog's life. You can do just that by purchasing one of our “We save each other”...

Filmmaker Rebecca Stern discusses Well Groomed , her documentary exploring the world of competitive creative dog grooming. Learn more at WellGroomedFilm.com and find out how you can watch  it via download, streaming, or dvd. Adrian Pope , a groomer featured in the film, is battling COVID-19 and pneumonia. There is a GoFundMe page to help with her medical bills. At Rosie Fund, we encourage you to m...