The Dogs Were Good (again)

This week, Matt is joined by photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand to talk about her work challenging stereotypes around shelter dogs and using art to help misunderstood pups find homes. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Marla! More Sophie Gamand: https://www.sophiegamand.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiegamand/?hl=en Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00...

This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, author and longtime rescuer of senior and special needs Golden Retrievers, to talk about her incredible rescue work and life with Goldens. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guests, Miracle and Cosmo! More Jen Golbeck https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenratio4 https://linktr.ee/thegoldenratio4?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=33550...

This week, Matt is joined by 15/10 Foundation Executive Director Nicole Burroughs for a transparent look at how the nonprofit has helped thousands of shelter dogs and the massive next step ahead. Plus, Angela joins us with her foster and our special adoptable guest, Odette! 15/10 Foundation: https://15outof10.org/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs and the 15/10 Foundati...

This week, Matt welcomes LaurDIY and her dog Moose for an episode all about Bull Terriers! They dive into what makes these wonderfully weird, egg-headed dogs so unique and why their big personalities have earned them such a devoted following. Follow LaurDIY & Moose https://www.instagram.com/moosetheminibully https://www.tiktok.com/@UCap97Ue8K_BpKlrvQRYd6JA https://www.youtube.com/laurdiy Intro son...

This week, Matt welcomes Kelly and her famously awkward dog, Cashew, to find out what makes Cashew so wonderfully weird! Plus, we’re joined in studio by our special adoptable guest, Nino! Follow Cashew & Kelly https://www.instagram.com/cashewtok https://www.tiktok.com/@cashewtokk Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Welcome Kelly and Cashew 00:01:33 | Adoptable Special Guest Nino 00:05...

This week, Matt interviews Alexis Devine and her famous talking dog, Bunny, to explore how we communicate with our pets, what our dogs might be trying to tell us, and whether we can actually talk back! Alexis's Book: https://tinyurl.com/mv7ur96d Follow Bunny & Alexis! https://www.instagram.com/whataboutbunny https://www.tiktok.com/@whataboutbunny https://www.youtube.com/@whataboutbunny Intro song...

This week, Matt is joined by the band Tiny Habits to talk all things dogs! They also put their musical expertise to the test by judging some hilarious singing dogs! Plus we welcome another adoptable guest, Baby Shark! More Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabitsofficial.com/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:03:26 | Adoptable Special Guest Baby Shark 00:06:44 | Cinya and Maya’s Dog...

This week, we’re joined by Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, to talk about the incredible work his organization does to keep people in recovery and their beloved pets together. Plus, we’re joined in studio by our very special adoptable guest, Dumpling! Dogs Matter: https://www.dogsmatter2.org/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 0:00:00 | Intro 0:01:01 | Adoptable Special Guest Dumpling 0:...

This week, Matt and Jess explore the fascinating world of dogs and their unlikely interspecies friendships! Behavioral scientist Dr. Clive Wynne joins us to explain the science behind these unique bonds, plus we welcome our special adoptable guest, Keira! Dr. Clive Wynne's Book: https://www.clivewynne.com/book-1 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:04 | Special Adoptable Guest Ke...

This week, Matt and Jess explore the history and legacy of pop culture’s most iconic beagle, Snoopy! Plus, we welcome a very special adoptable guest, Guiseppe! Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ More info about rescuing Greyhounds: https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/ https://greyhoundrehoming.org.nz...

This week, we're joined by Isabel Klee to celebrate the incredible life of her beloved dog, Simon. Together, Matt and Isabel reflect on the joy, laughter, and heartbreak that come with loving a dog, and why saying goodbye never diminishes the bond they leave behind. More Isabell Klee https://www.instagram.com/simonsits Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:40 | Adoptable Special G...

This week internet royalty Felicia Day is on the show! She breaks down her relationship with her rescue Sara Lavender, the return of The Guild, and attributes dogs to the most popular fandoms! And of course we're joined with another adoptable special guest, Butterball! More Felicia Day https://www.instagram.com/feliciaday https://www.youtube.com/@UCIg7U4yoXlm2_nnkl9wsIcw New episodes every Thursda...

This week Matt is joined with Babs Fry who is one of the most respected names in lost dog recovery. She is the founder of A Way Home for Dogs, a free lost dog recovery and rescue resource that helps families bring missing dogs home. They get into all the things you should do if it ever happens to you. And of course we're joined by another adoptable special guest, Trudy! More Babs Fry https://awayh...

This week Matt and Jess are answering one of the big questions we dog owners have, do our pets think we are abandoning them when we leave the house? To dive deep, we’ve enlisted the help of Dog Separation Anxiety Expert, Malena DeMartini. Plus we’re joined by another adoptable special guest, Lilac! More Malena DeMartini https://malenademartini.com/about/meet-malena/ https://www.instagram.com/malen...

This week Matt and Jess welcome animal communicator Elizabeth Baudhuin to the show! They're also joined with another adoptable special guest, Khaleesi. More Elizabeth Baudhuin https://www.elizabethlistenstoanimals.com/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-go...

This week Blair Braverman joins Matt to talk about her life as a professional dog musher, racing, and living her life with a pack of dogs. More Blair Braverman https://www.blairbraverman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Blair_Braverman/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

This week Matt discusses the story of a bernedoodle named Jameson who was shot by the LAPD last week. Gofundme for Jameson's Family https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-jameson-help-us-honor-his-memory New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800...

It's senior week! Matt and Jess are joined by Kristin Hoff from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to talk about the benefits of adopting senior pups. We're also joined in studio with another adoptable special guest, 10 year old Jimmy! Learn More About Muttville: https://muttville.org/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Pod...

It's all about speed this week! Matt and Jess break down the fastest dogs and interview Carey Thiel who is the co-founder and executive director of GREY2K USA Worldwide, a nonprofit that has spent decades lobbying to end greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns. And as always we're joined in studio with our special adoptable guest, Sharon! Sign up for Best Western Rewards using our link and y...

Matt is back from Europe and has a lot on his mind including the Los Angeles mayoral race. Plus we’re once again joined by WeRateDogs CEO, Javier! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intr...

This week it's all songs about dogs and even a couple dogs who make their own songs! Plus Matt Hobbs from Puppy Songs calls in to talk about the fascinating music making process! And of course we are joined by Phyllis, our adoptable special guest! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...

This week it's all about dog grooming and who better than our very own Jess Rona to take us through the nuances of her profession! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:55 | Our Ad...

Matt is joined with his mother Barbara on this Mother’s Day special episode! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:27 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Cider 03:15 | Matt’s Mom! 34:43...

Today Matt is joined by creator of the pet astrology app Pawsigns, Molly Vasicek! More Molly! https://www.instagram.com/mollymooose/ https://www.pawsigns.com/ Prince Lionel's Astrology Chart https://pawsignsapp.com/prince-hit-adopt New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the...

Today Matt is joined by executive goth and founding member of Critical Role, Taliesin Jaffe! From goth dogs to wacky dye jobs, this episode is packed with fantasy and adventure! Plus they’re joined in studio with our adoptable special guest Kiki Cupcake! More Taliesin Jaffe! https://www.instagram.com/executivegoth https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeirdKidsPod New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https...