The Dogs Were Good (again)

This week, Matt is joined by his fiancée, therapist Taylor, to explore how dogs impact our relationships, mental health and everyday lives. Plus, they put their dog parenting skills to the test with some hilarious games and welcome the CEO of WeRateDogs, Javier! Link to Javi's leash: https://bit.ly/4z5r6td Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Welcome Taylor and Javi 04:59 | Javi’s Nicknames 07:22 | If dogs can improve your relationships? 09:41 | Can raising a dog together make two people closer? 12:59 | Can caring for a dog show how a person approaches relationships? 13:42 | Can small issues about pets become a bigger issues? 14:44 | What is a healthy way for couples to divide responsibilities? 17:17 | Javi’s obsession 20:16 | Build your perfect dog (game) 41:22 | Finding your belonging 44:40 | Dog parent confessions 49:59 | Javi’s annual review from WeRateDogs 54:45 | Gators Adopt Grayson From Episode 84: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/grayson Adopt Marla From Episode 83: https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Halloween special! 🎃 Matt and Jess are back together to explore haunted dog stories, spooky videos and whether dogs can really sense the supernatural. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Grayson! Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Welcoming Grayson! 00:05:39 | Ghost Dogs 00:09:35 | Haunted Ghost Dog Stories 00:17:40 | Paranormal Dog Videos 00:25:16 | Can Dogs Sense Paranormal? 00:28:34 | Haunted House Dog Draft 00:37:14 | Donut Eating Contest Adopt Grayson From Episode 84: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/grayson Adopt Marla From Episode 83: https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 | Welcome Sophie Gamand 00:00:51 | Adoptable Special Guest Marla 00:03:53 | How Did Dogs Become Such a Big Part of Sophie’s Work? 00:07:35 | Mixed Messaging Around Pitbulls 00:10:25 | Pitbull Flower Power 00:23:12 | Top 10 Pitbulls 00:32:48 | How Much Does Being Labeled a Pitbull Impact the Chances of Being Adopted? 00:33:44 | What the Average Person Doesn’t Understand About the Shelter Environment 00:45:53 | How Big of a Difference Can a Good Adoption Photo Make? 00:49:06 | Marla’s Costume Change 00:49:50 | Being an Animal Chaplain 00:53:18 | What Do People Underestimate About the Emotional Side of Working with Animals? 01:03:06 | Sophie’s Recent Substack Article 01:05:37 | Pulling Marla’s Cards from Sophie’s Oracle Deck 01:10:08 | Where to Find Sophie Gamand and Last Looks with Marla Adopt Marla From Episode 83: https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=3355086a-550a-487e-a8d9-3375b6a5056a Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs 1 Million Subscribers Plaque 00:01:05 | Welcome Dr. Jen Golbeck 00:02:13 | Adoptable Special Guests Cosmo and Miracle 00:05:52 | How Jen Started Fostering and The Golden Ratio 00:18:23 | Sizzle 00:21:40 | Saying Goodbye 00:26:31 | Jen’s Study on Grief and the Internet 00:35:39 | What Does it Mean to Think Like a Dog? 00:43:58 | Giving Your Dog Agency 00:45:14 | Did Jen Expect the Internet to Connect with The Golden Ratio? 00:52:59 | Where Do Jen’s Public and Personal Lives Overlap? 01:01:45 | How Good is Jen at Spotting AI? 01:05:58 | Ways AI and New Tech Intertwine with the Dog World 01:14:28 | Why Do We Love Dogs? 01:15:43 | Last Looks with Cosmo and Miracle Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Foundation 00:01:58 | Welcome Nicole and Adoptable Special Guest Odette 00:08:13 | The Role of an Executive Director for a Non-Profit and Nicole’s Story 00:15:58 | The Process of the 15/10 Foundation and Tito 00:34:24 | The 15/10 Foundation Clinic Program 00:45:19 | 15/10 For All 01:01:08 | Hopes for the Next Five Years for the 15/10 Foundation 01:03:08 | Where is the Most Need Right Now? 01:06:09 | Angela’s First Meeting with Odette 01:08:01 | What Home Would Be Best for Odette and What Should Potential Adopters Know About Her? 01:10:32 | Last Looks with Odette Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices