Sometimes There's Side Eye

Do you want to know some of our favorite dog related things? We seem to have a favorite everything!  We are covering everything from favorite podcasts to favorite kennels, life jackets to nail files, and the list goes on.  We even throw in 2 favorite items that aren't even products as a bonus.  Listen to find out what all our favorite things are and why we recommend them.  This episode does no...

In this episode we are tackling the topic of responsible rescue. We acknowledge that this is a difficult topic, but we feel it's important because ethics matter when it comes to rescue. While there can be a lot of grey area and exceptions to the rules in rescue, we also think there can be some solid pillars to look for responsible rescue. Having a nonprofit status, transparency, responsible di...

This week, we are excited to have special guest and traveling guru, Tara McKinny, on the show!  This episode is for everyone, whether you've never traveled with your dog or if you travel consistently with your dog. Tara has so many straightforward and epic ideas to make multidog vacations safe and fun for dogs with different needs/personalities, including dog reactive dogs.  We are talking saf...

In this episode we are talking about puppies again, but this time we are discussing what to consider before, and when you meet your potential puppy.  Getting a puppy is an amazing and joyous time, but full of emotion and sometimes void of logic. It's tough to be logical when you're surrounded by adorable puppies - we get that, we're dog people too!  So we are addressing ways to help se...

The topic of rehoming a dog can be a sensitive one.  However, we believe there are situations where rehoming a dog can be in everyone's best interest.  Join us as we share examples of rehoming successes, that we have been involved in or that have affected us personally.  Explore how quality of life for everyone in your home (both 2 and 4 legged) should be considered when approaching the subjec...

Have you ever thought of fostering, wondered how to better support fosters in your community, or are you curious what all the fuss is about when it comes to fostering?  If so, this is the episode for you!  On this episode we are pleased to introduce you to our first guest, Kelsey Ankrom, who formerly worked as the foster coordinator for Almost There Rescue and is a foster herself.    We'll be...

Join us as we talk about all things cooperative care; from defining what cooperative care is to diving into how we are personally using it in our lives with our dogs, and even ways you can easily start to use it with your own dog(s).  Find out how cooperative care can be used for day to day tasks as well as more substantial procedures in our dogs lives.   Also learn why we think it is so important...

In this episode, explore how recognizing dogs as their own species may help deepen their relationships with the humans who love them.  Consider if dogs becoming part of the family in modern America has been more of a blessing or a curse for dogs. Also, listen as Heather and Kristi share the ways they enjoy letting their dogs be dogs. and strive to meet their dog's needs, including everything f...

On this episode, come explore the sometimes tumultuous, and often divisive subject of dog training. Learn more about some of the labels like "positive reinforcement" and "balanced" training, and ways we can show kindness and respect to both people and dogs, regardless of what side of the fence you find yourself on. We hope you enjoy learning a little more about our training his...

Have you ever been in a situation where you couldn't comfortably afford your pet's veterinary care?  Most pet owners have experienced this at some point. What if money wasn't a concern, would it change the veterinary care you chose for your pet?  Kristi and Heather break down the benefits and pitfalls of pet insurance. They explore the idea of being a partner with your veterinarian, wh...

Are you playing the shame game, like the rest of us? Where does shame come from and how do we combat it? Explore the subject of the shame game, and the equally fun shame spiral, that so many of us find ourselves in when the life we planned with our dogs, goes awry. Dive into the reasons we so often experience shame and why no one should feel alone as we experience difficulties in training, behavio...

This week Heather and Kristi take on the topic of Doodles.  Love them or hate them, Doodles are now a common part of the dog landscape in America.  Kristi and Heather will address why they think this is, some things to contemplate if considering a Doodle, and why bashing Doodles is harmful to more than just Doodles.  This episode will give you some food for thought regardless of your personal feel...

In this episode, Heather and Kristi take a closer look into the common phrases "It's all in how you raise them" and "I want to get a puppy so I can raise it right".  Hear several examples of dogs who were and were not "raised right" and had unexpected outcomes in each case.  Additionally, join Heather and Kristi in exploring the why behind these common sayings and...

In this episode, Kristi and Heather explore the idea of why we assume our dogs are being jerks and what else could be contributing to the difficult, unusual, or uncooperative behaviors they display.  We hear about common issues that most dog owners will experience at some point including health, training, and environmental examples.  Also dive into more advanced issues in the same vein of dog beha...

*Welcome to Sometimes There's Side Eye, thank you for giving us a listen! We know our audio on episode 1 and 2 isn't the best, but stick with us because we get it dialed in as we go. We can guarantee, no matter the audio quality, we always have a good time and share some interesting perspectives! Thanks for listening!* Join Heather and Kristi as they recount the dogs that shaped them.  In...

*Welcome to Sometimes There's Side Eye, thank you for giving us a listen! We know our audio on episode 1 and 2 isn't the best, but stick with us because we get it dialed in as we go. We can guarantee, no matter the audio quality, we always have a good time and share some interesting perspectives! Thanks for listening!* We are Heather Brendle and Kristi McNeeley! In this episode, find out w...