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 0146: Missouri Patriot Paws with Susan Hinkle ​​0151: Training Service Dogs with Jason & Sandra Sindeldecker Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them ..read more

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 Dog Words archives to learn more about what individuals and organizations are doing around the world to address the animal welfare crisis. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 wi ..read more

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. Listen to Daniel’s previous visit to Dog Words: 0419: Canine Nutrition with Daniel Schulof The Morris Animal Foundation is discussed in this episode. While they have helped fund research that greatly benefits ..read more

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 vote once a day every day. 100% of entry fees benefited Rosie Fund so let’s reward those participants by helping one of them advance from the Bigfoot regional and win the top prize! There are new round ..read more

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 days away. Follow Rosie Fund on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. We’ll make announcements here on Dog Words but they won’t be as timely. Thank you so much to photographer Claire Shelley from ..read more

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 Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia is at LapofLove.com. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs for the Po ..read more

Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We also talk about Claire’s interesting journey from art to science to photographer. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2024. If you are not in our area, you can support a worthy cause near you by finding a local photographer who is participating in the fundraiser. Search online for “Pooch Playoffs 2024” or reach out to Claire a ..read more

David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project. Learn more about KC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KCPetProject.org. Help us cover the medical expenses of Phillip, a Rosie Fund dog who had to have a leg amputated when his cancer returned shortly after being adopted. Go to the campaign on our Facebook page or go to RosieFund.org/donate to use PayPal, Venmo, or your credit card. Please put “Phillip” in the note if you donate through the website. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-f ..read more

Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabilitation started. Donations in excess of our goal will be used to help other dogs who Rosie inspired us to aid. You can donate via the Facebook campaign or at RosieFund.org/donate. If you donate through our website, please put "Phillip" in the note. Here is Phillip's promotion video on YouTube. From the Dog Words archive: 0247: Tripawds Foundation wit ..read more

Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them. ADA and Service Animals From the Dog Words archives: 0244: Fit for a Pit with Heather McClain-Howell 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0151: Training Service Dogs with Jason & Sandra Sindeldecker 0149: Moxie’s Mission with Katie Harris Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle ..read more