Dog Friendly KW Podcast

This week's celebrity pup of the week is a truly on top of the podium. He is a pup that likes to shine his light all over KW and beyond... it's Griffin from @Griffins_Golden_Life! Follow his instagram to keep up to date with all his awesome doggy adventures. Congrats Griffin, you're our celebrity pup of the week!

In this clip from the DFKW podcast, Justine and Mackenzie explain how you can choose the right services for your dog. They dive into what to look for in a business, how to navigate Google reviews, and share some tips specifically for KW dog owners.

This week's DFKW "Celebrity Pup of the Week" is a dog that likes to get out and about in KW and Cambridge. He is a veteran of a number of DFKW events and of Victor Rose Photography. Please put your hands together for... @Obi_the_Aussie!

In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, Justine and Kenz are looking into some training tools that are often cast aside by dog owners and maligned as being too "cruel" or "inhumane". They discuss why that might not be the case and how most aversive training tools can be useful when applied in the proper situations and with proper care.

In this clip from season six, episode two of the DFKW podcast, Justine and Mackenzie discuss a number of useful training tools that have become taboo in some corners of the dog community. They explain the proper ways of using these tools, how they can help certain dogs, and why they should therefore not be dismissed out of hand.

On this bonus clip from the "Pup-kin Spiced Life" episode, Justine and Mackenzie square off for dog-knowledge domination in a round of Desktop Dog Trivia. In this episode, we find out which dogs play nice with cats, which company had a hilariously named pup mascot, and how much per month do owners regularly spend on their pooches.

The Dog Friendly KW Podcast is back for season six. In this episode, Justine and Kenz discuss all things autumn: dog treats, dog tricks and everything in between! They reveal local places to go for walks, fun fall day trips, and also plans for their dogs' Hallowe'en costumes.

The DFKW "Celebrity Pup of the Week" is back for season six! In this clip, meet a local "Save our Scruff" alum who loves treats and is a bit of a mystery breed... it's Couvy! You can follow all of Couvy's adventures at his instagram: @Couvaroo!

Justine and Mackenzie are back with season 6 of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast! In this clip from episode one, they reveal their favourite tips to (pumpkin) spice up your autumn adventures. From doggy treats to tricky trails, Justine and Kenz reveal their top picks for fall fun including: bakeries, bottle shops, natural areas, orchards, and pumpkin patches. All located within Waterloo region!

Justine and Kenz wrap up season 5 of the DFKW podcast with the traditional unscripted Q&A. In this episode, they take respond to questions submitted by the wonderful DFKW community and give their spicy hot takes on all aspects of dog ownership and pup-culture. They also share their favourite moments from the current season and look ahead to what listeners can expect from the podcast in the fut...

Laura and Jenna Bye from Save Our Scruff dog rescue return to the podcast for another conversation with Justine and Kenz. This time they talk about what it means to find the right dog/owner match and explain what S.O.S. does to help prepare potential adopters for a life with a new rescue.

In this clip from the DFKW podcast, Justine and Kenz play a round of Kibbles and Bits with Nicole Rose from Fur-Ever Loved Pet Salon. They learn about her pooches, her favourite grooming breeds, and her favourite pup-friendly activities.

On today's episode, Justine and Kenz are joined by Nicole Rose of Kitchener dog groomer Fur-Ever Loved Pet Salon. Nicole talks about getting her start in the industry, what dogs need frequent grooming, and how owners can prepare their pups for visits. She also dishes details in the Kibbles and Bits segment!

In this DFKW clip, Justine and Mackenzie seek to define behavioural euthanasia to establish when it might be necessary for a dog.

Justine and Kenz tackle a very heavy topic on this podcast episode: what to do if you're forced to end your dog's life? They discuss some of the scenarios where this might be necessary and also confront the stigma and pain that can arise from a dog owner having to make such an unfathomable decision.

In this clip of the DFKW Podcast, host Mackenzie Drinkwater argues passionately that despite the headaches, sacrifices, bad behaviours, and money spent the love we receive from our pups everyday makes all of our efforts worthwhile.

In this clip of the DFKW Podcast Justine and Kenz dive into the first three important things that people should know before getting their dogs.

There's A LOT of things that people don't tell you about dog ownership before you pick your pup... and it's not all roses! On this episode of the DFKW podcast, Justine and Kenz are dropping truth bombs about what new dog owners can expect: behaviours, training, financials, and a very polarized dog-owner community.

The lightning round makes another appearance (Pew Pew PEEEEWW!) and this time it's all about celebrating wet and wild dog friendly activities.

In this clip of the DFKW Podcast, Justine and Kenz discuss 5 more fascinating facts about pooches. They explain whether dogs are actually unselfish, how dogs breathe in a special way, reveal the world's biggest and smallest dogs, and MORE!

In this clip, Justine and Kenz reveal the first 5 fascinating dog facts, including whether or not dogs have a sense of time, how smart dogs are compared to humans, whether your pup can get jealous of other animals and MORE!