Dog Words

Writer, speaker, and memorial and wedding celebrant Patricia Eagle discusses her new book  Dog Love Stories: The Canines Who Changed Me .  Patricia Eagle online: www.patriciaeagle.com Mercy Me: Reflections on Love and Life https://www.facebook.com/patriciaeagleauthor www.instagram.com/patricia.e.eagle/ Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com . Music for this episode...

Jim Umlauf , entrepreneur and co-founder of 4knines , discusses the journey from consumer pain point to holding over 20 patents on car seat covers, cargo liners, and other accessories that protect your pet and your vehicle. Jim has generously shared the code DOGWORDS15 for our listeners to receive a discount when ordering from 4knines.com . Support an innovative company that gives back to the comm...

Author Carol Foote introduces us to the book Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero . Learn more about the book or order your copy at CarolAFoote.com . Find out how some of the high energy, intense dogs in shelters can become a detection dog at Rescues2theRescue.org and check out Working Dogs for Conservation wd4c.org . From the Dog Words archives: 0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julia...

John Reider , the Bubble Man, shares a safe and simple way we can entertain and exercise ourselves and our pets. Not only are bubbles fun, they’re fun to talk about, especially with a guest who is clearly passionate about his work. Learn more at AtomicBubbles.com . Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. All participants will receive a Wag Bag full o...

Award-winning author Shelley Fraser Mickle delights us with stories of her dog Buddy from the wonderful book Itching To Love: The Story of a Dog . Its release date is March 11 but you can pre-order at shelleymickle.com . Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Even if you don’t enter this year’s competition, you can still participate by voting for co...

Claire Shelley , owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography returns to discuss the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2025 . Once voting starts, we will announce it on the podcast and the Rosie Fund social media. P...

KC Paws Director of Operations Michelle Lascon updates us on the rescue group’s innovative way of helping dogs find their forever home and the support they provide them after adoption. Their 2nd Annual KC PAWS Winter FURmal is coming up Saturday, January 25.  KC PAWS online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS Instagram.com/kc.paws From the archives: 0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon...

Nationally acclaimed dog show handler, certified life and business coach, and author Kelly Lyn Marquis takes us inside the world of elite dog handlers in her new book Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs . Our discussion reinforces our oft-repeated claim that, “Dogs make us better people.” Watch for Kelly on NBC’s coverage of this year’...

Any time is a great time to donate to Rosie Fund but the best time might be between October 15 and October 22. We’re excited to announce our first annual Michael & Kurz Match for Rosie Fund that doubles your donation! Michael was an advocate for all animals; but he had an especially deep appreciation and love for dogs. He enjoyed volunteering at the shelter and interacting with all the dogs. T...

Great Plains SPCA Philanthropy & Engagement Manager Kyle Gabrielson updates us on their important work and their Best in Show Pet Contest. Learn more at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca . Maggie’s photo for the “Most Adorable Dog” category is this episode’s thumbnail. Read her bio, see her full-sized photo, and vote for her at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca/entries/549928 . Great Pla...

Sherri Corwin welcomes us to Mixed Mutt & Company's new location just off the historic square in Independence, Missouri. Sherri gives us an update on her work the last three years developing relationships with other small businesses to create a thoughtfully curated pet collection that contributes to pet rescues, saving the planet, the bees & helping doggos live their best life. Their...

Fix’em KC’s Britton Hunter discusses their mission to reduce the homeless animal population in Kansas City. Learn more at FixemKC.org and follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/fixemkc . The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of dogs seeking their forever home and playlists of the Rosie Fund Ambassadors: Rosie , Peaches , Vinnie , and Maggie . Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with Bigfo...

Jennifer Holland , New York Times best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships , discusses her latest book Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence . Learn more about Jennifer’s work and order her book at JenniferHollandWriter.com From the archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau 0416: Craig Grossi and Fred the Afghan 0147: Dog...

Melissa and Jon Hill adopted Rosie Fund Dog Phillip and then faced the prospect of having one of his legs amputated. They share their story of facing this challenge with love, patience, and determination. From the archives: 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of Phillip, dogs seeking their forever home, and playlists of the Rosie...

Co-founder of Rosie Fund Dawn Hatterman discusses our newest dog, Magnolia Hope , updates us on Rosie Fund, and we talk a little about Dog Words . Maggie’s YouTube video as Betsy Mr. Stinky Feet’s “Puppy in Love” music video From the archives: 0415: Jeni and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove 0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Supp...

Licensed mental health counselor and Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional Anne Marie Farage-Smith discusses the profound and emotional topic of coping with the loss of a beloved pet. Her book, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief , should be on the bookshelf of everyone who has a pet companion and her interview offers an important reminder to celebrate what we ch...

Angie Splittgerber tells the touching story of fostering and adopting Buddy , the winner of our region in the Pooch Playoffs. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello...

Angie Hunsucker details her French bulldog Hugo's health scare. His condition is one of several with which Frenchie owners often contend. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn...

Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Missouri, and Tennessee. Buy the book at the Gentle Barn’s website . The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Facebook.com/TheGentleBarn Instagram.com/TheGentleBa...

Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola. Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org to learn more about the book. K9’s For Freedom &  Independence at k9sforfreedom.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0242: Katy Read & Gia 0315: The Return of Katy Read & Gia 0...

Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives.  We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog . Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and adopt at KCPetProject.org or visit your local shelter or rescue group. Search “rescue” or “shelter” in the...

CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods , Daniel Schulof , returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation Learn more about the pet food industry by downloading the free e-book Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma . L...

National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog . Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold. From the Dog Words archives: 0301: Author Kate MacDougall 0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten Be sure to vote in the Pooch Playoffs for the ulti-mutt cutie at BigfootPetPhotography.com/vote . You can...

Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more about Alex and his services at AlexsDogTrainingProgram.com . Your opportunity to vote for Maggie or any of the other wonderful dogs in the Pooch Playoffs is just day...

CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies. You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources at PetsAreFamily.info . From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation with Author Mark Cushing 0304: P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna with Author Sarah Chauncey 0503: Pooch Pl...