Dog Words

Jeni and Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove discuss his new CD Scoops of Love, the song Puppy in Love , their foster-to-forever dog Dobby , and more. Mr. Stinky Feet online: JimCosgrove.com Facebook.com/mrstinkyfeet Instagram.com/mr.stinky.feet YouTube.com/@mrstinkyfeet Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle...

Dr. Molly Ebinger discusses her first trip to the Femund Race in Norway. From the Dog Words archives: 0310: The Iditarod with Dr. Molly Ebinger 0201: The Iditarod with Dr. Vern Otte Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sasc...

Veterinarian Lara Plass returns to update us on the important work being done by Community Veterinary Outreach . Contact Community Veterinary Outreach via the contact form on their website or contact us if you can help them secure a basic space that they can use one Saturday a month to serve our neighbors and the pets they love. Community Veterinary Outreach online: VetOutreach.org Facebook.com/Co...

Gretchen Dull tells the story of Royal’s long journey from unadoptable foster to finding a forever home. Beyond the Dog offers training for dogs and cats in the owner’s home. Learn more about the The Derrick Nnadi Foundation . YouTube video of our foster Vinny waiting for Snowball to come out of the laundry. From the Dog Words archives: 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey Music for this epis...

Father Allan Phan tells us how his dog Daisy came into his life at the perfect time. Facebook.com/DevotionsWithDaisy Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com . Join The Wires as they explore ne...

Dog Mountain Creative Director Amanda McDermott tells the story of a unique destination that honors the healing power of dogs, nature, love, and art. Dog Mountain online: DogMT.com Facebook.com/StephenHuneck Instagram.com/StephenHuneck/ The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series From the Dog Words archives: 0217: Canine Camp Getaway with Janice Costa 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey 0319:...

Bob Bryant , co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue shares how they’ve reunited hundreds of canine veterans with their former military handlers. That reunion is not always an option so Mission K9 Rescue also has retired working dogs waiting for a forever home. Mission K9 Rescue online: MissionK9Rescue.org Facebook.com/MissionK9 Twitter.com/missionk9 Pinterest.com/mk9r Instagram.com/missionk9 Music for th...

Rachel Provence discusses fostering Rosie Fund dogs Pam and Big Boy and their adopter, Cheryl Warder , tells us about their new home and their new names. Rosie Fund Video: Dogs Adopted! Great Plains SPCA’s Pam & Big Boy GreatPlainsSPCA.org KCPetProject.org WaysideWaifs.org From the Dog Words archives: 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey 0120: Flying Dogs to Their Forever Homes with Julia...

Director Colter Johnson of Lifted Films and Chiquita’s Friends founder Geraldine Gilliland discuss their documentary about the organization’s mission to rescue, provide veterinary care, and adopt out senior, special needs, and neglected canines in Mexico. Watch the 22 minute short “Some Dogs Go to Heaven” here and follow Chiquita’s Friends on social media to be updated when the feature length docu...

Melody Huff , Founder and Executive Director of The Pet Connection , discusses the organization's pet adoptions, dog and cat training, aggressive dog rehabilitation, and classes for pet owners, including free classes for adopters. The Pet Connection online: ThePetConnection.net Facebook.com/ThePetConnectionKS Facebook.com/ForeverandFosterHomesbyTPC Facebook.com/TheSanctuaryLifebyTPC Instagram...

Janet Curran , author of Antoine's Tale: An Extraordinary Shelter Dog's Journey , returns to introduce us to Connie Fredman and the Canine Health Resort. Learn more at CanineHealthResort.com . From the Dog Words archives: 0404: Antoine's Tale with Janet Curran 0326: The Dog Gurus 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson Music for this episode is provided by alte...

Janet Curran introduces us to Antoine who went from shelter dog to therapy dog while overcoming a health issue that many thought was untreatable. Proceeds from the book Antoine's Tale: An Extraordinary Shelter Dog's Journey benefit the Canine Health Resort in Fort Collins, Colorado. Antoine’s Fund online: AntoinesFund.org Instagram.com/antoinestale Facebook.com/antoinestale Twitter.com/a...

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue co-founders Carie Broecker and Monica Rua tell us how the organization serves senior dogs and senior people. Learn more about their Perpetual Care Program that helps provide a lifetime of care for your dog. POMDR online: PeaceofMindDogRescue.org Facebook.com/POMDR Twitter.com/peace_rescue Instagram.com/peace_of_mind_dog_rescue YouTube.com/user/PeaceOfMindDogRescue Support...

Facility Dog Program Coordinators and primary handlers Melanie Weinrich and Bailey Wetzel tell us how dogs at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, help patients, families, and staff. Children’s Mercy’s Online: Facility Dog Program Pet Pals Program Facebook.com/ChildrensMercy Twitter.com/ChildrensMercy YouTube.com/childrensmercykc Instagram.com/ChildrensMercy LinkedIn.com/company/Chi...

Author Dr. Doug Mader discusses the amazing human-animal bond in his wonderful book The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital . If you buy it through AmazonSmile, we would be very grateful if you choose Rosie Fund as the charity. From the Dog Words archives: 0129: The New Human Animal Support Services Initiative at KC Pet Project Learn more about Keep ‘Em Togeth...

The Dog Gurus , Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs , share their experience to help others in the pet services industry and to help dog owners become smarter consumers and better companions to their dogs. The Dog Gurus online: RufflySpeakingDog.com TheDogGurus.com Facebook.com/Ruffly-Speaking Instagram.com/ruffly_speaking Rosie Fund social media: Facebook.com/rosiefund Instagram.com/rosiefund YouTube....

Melissa Kreisler and Dawn Morgan welcome us to the Second Cup Cat Cafe in Olathe, KS. Melissa’s Menagerie and Second Cup Cat Cafe are online at MelsMenagerie.com . Melissa’s Second Chances animal rescue is at MSRescue.org . Social Media: Facebook.com/melssecondchances Instagram.com/melssecondchances Twitter.com/mels2ndchances Order your “all the coffee. all the books. all the cats.” shirt in our B...

Applied ethologist, certified dog behavior consultant, and family dog mediator Kim Brophey explains the problem with treating a dog like a pet. Watch her TED talk here . Kim Brophey online; FamilyDogMediation.com DogDoorBehaviorCenter.com YouTube.com/thedogdooravl Instagram.com/thedogdoor From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0238: Sniffspot with David Adams 0220: Dog...

Dr. Rachel Melvin explains the value of the Dog Aging Project and how all dog owners can participate. Nominate your dog by taking a brief survey on their website . The Dog Aging Project online: DogAgingProject.org Facebook.com/dogagingproject Twitter.com/dogagingproject YouTube.com/dogagingproject Linkedin.com/company/dogagingproject Instagram.com/dogagingproject Tiktok.com/@dogagingproject Suppor...

Operations Manage Christie Merandino from Transport Brewery tells us about Charlie’s Cause and bureaucratic meddling. Get your ticket now for their Halloween Pairing Event at 5 PM on October 31st. Follow  transportbrewery  on Instagram. OpenStates.org strives to improve civic engagement at the state level by providing data and tools regarding state legislatures. Use their website to find your stat...

Author Tawny Minami tells  The Story of Keiko and Niko , pitbulls who were reunited after being adopted separately as pups. Order her wonderful book at BeDeliberateClothing.com . Keiko and Niko online: KeikoandNiko.com Instagram @keiko.and.niko See a couple of  Keiko and Niko’s videos on YouTube: Pittie Won't Leave His Long-Lost Brother's Side Ever Again | The Dodo Pittie Nation Rescue D...

American Pets Alive! National Shelter Support Director Clare Callison tells us how they are helping to change the world of animal welfare. American Pets Alive! online: AmericanPetsAlive.org Facebook Twitter YouTube From the Dog Words archives: 0120: Flying Dogs to Their Forever Homes with Julian Javor 0225: Pet Rescue Pilots Returns with Julian Javor 0142: Pawlytics with Lizz Whitacre 0219: Americ...

Bar K Dog Bar co-founder Leib Dodell takes us on a tour of the fabulous St. Louis location. Use the Park Wayfinder Map to follow along as Leib walks me through the facility. Learn more about this unique dog park at BarKDog.com .  Dog Words’ Amazing Dog Park & People Bar! tour on YouTube. Build Trybe is part of a mentorship community that builds health and independence by empowering youth with...

Our favorite cognitive behavior researcher Dr. Ellen Furlong returns to discuss dogs and abstract thinking. Learn more about Dr. Furlong and her work at EllenFurlong.com . Futurity.org features the latest discoveries by scientists at top research universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In Dogs Can “Think Back” and Form Abstract Concepts the researchers looked at dogs’ memo...

The Grooming Project’s Founding CEO Natasha Kirsch shares exciting announcement on one our favorite organizations and we discuss the great work that they are doing. Learn more about The Expand Prosperity Capital Campaign and The Pet Gala Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Grooming Project online: TheGroomingProject.org Facebook From the Dog Words archives: 0109: The Grooming Project Changes Lives with...