Kirsten Matthews

Dear Dog Fanatic

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

Dog-related Reddit reactions, listener write-ins, and pup-driven entertainment from a dog mom who’s also a virtual dog trainer. Follow K on IG: @thecaninedetective Want your story to be featured on the show? Listener write-ins can be submitted here: https://linktr.ee/thecaninedetective

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.thecaninedetective.com

Author

Kirsten Matthews

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.thecaninedetective.com

Latest episode

Aug 14, 2026

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Episodes

(0) Why do I train dogs virtually? 06.02.2026

In this episode, K shares her journey to opening up her own dog training practice and the factors that led her to decide to deliver all of her programming virtually. The Canine Detective had previously offered board & trains, group classes, in-house private lessons, as well as walk & trains. It also delves into the structure of her virtual training practice and the benefits it offers to cl...

(3) Please Protect the Party's Dog 30.01.2026

In this episode, a virtual dog trainer shares some fun dog character Reddit stories from the r/RPGHorrorStories. Kirsten (The Canine Detective) is a big TTRPG nerd herself and gives her takes from both a player and dog lover's perspective. Takeaways All party members get attached to player character pets. If someone goes to unalive a dog in-game, just do yourself a favour and boot them immediately...

(2) Do these brides hate dogs? 30.01.2026

In this episode, Kirsten (The Canine Detective) reads dog-related stories from the r/bridezillas subreddit. Common themes include the importance of prioritizing pets and setting boundaries in relationships. Takeaways Canine welfare is more important to some people than to others. If your friend is mad at you for potentially missing their wedding because your dog had a medical emergency, are they r...

(1) Dogs Revealing Relationship Incompatibilities 30.01.2026

This episode features dog-centric stories from the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit. Kirsten (The Canine Detective) explores the key underlying theme of dogs revealing (rather than causing) fundamental incompatibilities in longstanding relationships. Takeaways Partners need to communicate before marriage or kids, whether or not they want dogs. The parent is the one who decides whether or not to get a dog...

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