Podcast Episodes

Why we should all care about BSL: A Pit Bull Advocacy Story with Cait Conroy and Ilona Price of PG Pet Unity Project

Episode 129

What would you do if buying your dream home meant giving up your dog?

In 2018, Cait Conroy and her husband were forced to confront Prince George’s County, Maryland’s decades-old “pit bull” breed ban …

Published on 8 hours ago

Scent Work for Dogs: How to Start, Why it Matters & Easy Games to Try with Dianna Santos of Scent Work University

Episode 128

Has your dog played the sniffy game yet today?

Today we’re joined by Dianna Santos, founder of Scent Work University, to explore one of the most powerful — and fun — activities you can do with your d…

Published on 1 month ago

Checking In on Our 2025 Dog Goals

Episode 127

Did you set goals for you & your dog this year?

Back in February, I shared the goals I set for myself & my dogs in 2025 — and now that we’re a little more than halfway through the year, it’s time for…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Old Dog, New Dog: When’s the right time for your next family member? with Kathy Callahan and Helen St. Pierre

Episode 126

If you have a senior dog in your home, when’s the right time to bring a new dog into the mix? For longtime dog trainers Kathy Callahan and Helen St. Pierre, the answer isn’t simple – it depends – on …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

REPLAY: How to do Sport Search & Rescue with Your Dog with Melissa Stagnaro

Episode 125

REPLAY:

If you can name a Dog Sport, Melissa Stagnaro has most likely tried it at some point over the past 20 years.  And today we’re so fortunate to have Melissa sharing tips and insight from her ye…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

REPLAY: Can Dogs Be Neurodiverse? How Sharon Vincuilla Helps Dogs Who Experience the World Differently

Episode 124

REPLAY:

Have you ever been around a dog who doesn’t “dog” like other dogs?  Maybe you’ve experienced a dog who is reactive or has separation anxiety or a noise-phobia?

Sharon Vincuilla and I explore …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dog Love Stories: Celebrating the Canines Who Change Us with Patricia Eagle

Episode 123

Have you ever thought about your time with your dog as a chapter of your life?

For teacher, speaker, and lifelong journaler Patricia Eagle, her story is told in ten chapters – with each devoted to a …

Published on 3 months ago

Real-Life Shelter Challenges & the Leaders Who Keep Saving Lives: WWLTDO Shelter Roundtable Part 2

Episode 122

What does leadership in animal welfare really look like when the going gets tough?

Like losing most of your staff in a single day—or raising twins, running a shelter, and opening a spay/neuter clinic…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Community-Focused Shelter Leaders Get Scrappy to Save Lives: WWLTDO Shelter Roundtable Part 1

Episode 121

What does it really take to save lives in a shelter where the need never stops?

For leaders like Courtney Cross (Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter) and Ruby Fooks (Butler County Animal Shelter),…

Published on 4 months ago

Training That Feels Like Play: The Power of Pattern Games with Angie Haines Madden

Episode 120

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with your dog or if you need help with a behavior issue, Control Unleashed might be exactly the training class you’re looking for.

Today, I’m joined by …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago