Dogs and Coffee with Kelly and Rocky Kanaka

Retired Fire Chief Rick Robinson joins us on the rescue farm to share the untold history of Dalmatians and firefighters. After 45 years of service, Chief Rick reveals the silent mental health toll first responders carry, and how shelter dogs and therapy dogs might be the ultimate lifeline to support our local heroes. Plus, Rick shares the emotional story of his rescue dog, Ranger, and we surprise him with something very special.  Get Sundays for Dogs 30% off code ROCKY30 ⁠https://www.rockykanaka.com/sundays⁠  🗳️ Support Rick's Campaign: Rick is a huge supporter of dog rescue and agritourism. If you want to skip a cup of coffee this week and donate $5 to his re-election, it makes a huge difference: ⁠https://www.osided2.com/⁠ (Just a heads up: I don't normally do politics, but Rick has been such a massive advocate for our farm and rescue dogs that Kelly and I are personally backing him.) 🐶 Adopt Bolt: ⁠https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/bolt-for-adoption/⁠ Chapters:  00:00 Could Rescue Dogs Help Firefighters? 01:40 The Real History of Dalmatians & Fire Houses 16:40 The Mental Toll of Being a First  34:00 Rick's Rescue Dog Ranger 38:05 A Special Memorial for Ranger 📱 FOLLOW US: YouTube: ⁠@DogsandCoffee⁠ | ⁠@rockykanaka⁠ Instagram: ⁠@DogsandCoffee⁠ | ⁠@rockykanaka⁠ | ⁠@kelly.kanaka⁠ 🌐 Official Website: ⁠https://rockykanaka.com⁠ ☕ Drink Coffee, Save Dogs: ⁠https://www.flipcoffee.com⁠ Groom a shelter dog here!: ⁠https://rockykanaka.com/groom⁠   Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.

A stray dog interrupted our podcast, so we put an animal communicator to the live test!🐶 Get 30% off Sundays for Dogs with code ROCKY30 at rockykanaka.com/Sundays thanks to our Sponsor. Former litigation lawyer Nikki Vasconez joins us on the farm to show us how anyone can learn to talk to animals. But we never expected a lost dog to crash the set! Watch as we put Nikki's 7,600-person waitlist skills to the test to help this stray find its way home. Plus, what she reveals about our late rescue puppy, Katie, changes everything we knew about her final moments. Adopt Bolt: rockykanaka.com/adoption/bolt-for-adoption/ Learn to talk to animals with Nikki: nikkivasconez.com  0:00 - A Stray Dog Crashes the Podcast 3:30 - How a Lawyer Became an Animal Communicator 14:00 - Adopt Bolt! (Sundays for Dogs) 18:00 - Nikki Reads the Lost Stray Dog Live 36:00 - The Reality of Pet Grief 38:30 - What Katie the Puppy Wanted Us to Know 55:20 - Did Nikki Get it Right? (The Stray Reunion) For 30% off on Sundays For Dogs: https://www.rockykanaka.com/sundays30 FOLLOW US: Follow Rocky:   / rockykanaka   Follow Kelly:   / kelly.kanaka   Follow DogsAndCoffee:   / dogsandcoffee   ☕ Drink Coffee, Save Dogs: https://www.flipcoffee.com Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.

Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: ⁠⁠https://www.flipcoffee.com⁠⁠ Is Kelly pregnant? We are addressing the rumors and sharing the wild stories that come up on our latest podcast episode. We sat down to chat about everything from Iliza Shlesinger's amazing dog rescue story to some of our weirdest cravings. It turns out that when you talk about diet coke and pickle juice, people start making assumptions. We are clearing the air on the latest gossip while also diving into our deep love for dogs and the heart behind what we do.  Iliza Shlesinger Coffee Order: Iced Coffee with half and half and cinnamon Dog: Tibetan Spaniel and Chinese Village Dog mix, named Tian Fudog Connect with Iliza On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilizas/ Iliza Shlesinger's Coffee Map & Show Tickets ⁠⁠https://ilizas.komi.io/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rocky: ⁠⁠  / rockykanaka  ⁠⁠ Follow Kelly: ⁠⁠  / kelly.kanaka  ⁠⁠ Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country. This episode of our Dogs and Coffee podcast is all about the mix of comedy and real talk that defines our show. Whether we are discussing the state of dog rescue or just laughing about the things Iliza Shlesinger had to ask us, we love having you along for the journey. Make sure to subscribe for weekly conversations about rescue dogs and join the community to see what we are drinking next. ⁠⁠ 0:00⁠⁠ A Surprising New Flavor Combination ⁠⁠ 0:53⁠⁠ The Obsession with Diet Coke ⁠⁠ 3:14⁠⁠ The Origin of the Pickle Juice Hack ⁠⁠ 6:22⁠⁠ The Moment of Truth ⁠⁠ 9:04⁠⁠ Pickle Preferences and Fruit Debates

DNA Results are in and we are sharing them 😳 Are they Brother and Sister, are they full Schnauzer or a mix breed and will this point us to who abandoned these cute rescue dogs?! Help dogs with us https://www.FlipCoffee.com Also Buzz had to go urgent care so we are giving a full report on what's going on with his health. Plus, Phil stops by with Anton, a giant goofball of a dog who is looking for his forever home. ❤️ ADOPTABLE DOGS OF THE WEEK ❤️ Thank you for sharing to help get these adoptable dogs loving homes! Name: Anton  Age: 2-year-old Breed:  Dogo Argentino Rescue:  Animal Friends of the Valleys Location: CA Learn more about Anton here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/returned-twice-through-no-fault-of-his-own-this-gentle-giant-just-needs-the-right-home-anton-is-ready-to-love-you-for-life/ Rocky and Kelly give the full update on Buzz and Jessie, including Buzz's scary medical setback and Jessie's road to recovery. Then it's time for the big DNA reveal: Are they really Schnauzers? And more importantly, are these two adorable pups related? The results could help us learn where Buzz and Jessie came from and track down who neglected them. CHAPTERS: 04:21 - Why Were These Dogs Neglected? 1 5:36 - We Take Them To The Vet 20:00 - Buzz's Medical Emergency 22:20 - Jessie Is Still A Puppy 24:17 - The DNA Results Are Here 28:45 - Are They Related? 31:05 - Adoptable Dog Of The Week: Anton FOLLOW US: Follow Rocky: https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/ Follow Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/ Follow DogsAndCoffee: https://www.instagram.com/dogsandcoffee/ ☕ Drink Coffee, Save Dogs: https://www.flipcoffee.com Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country! #DogRescue #schnauzer

We are fighting to save this dog and honestly it's not going to be easy but we have an idea! AND JUST WAIT until you hear Zach's story of recovery, how dogs helped save his life, and why the exact things a struggling dog needs are often the things a struggling human needs, too. Together, they break down the 6 rules Zach says can change a life: rules, boundaries, discipline, exercise, purpose, and affection. Zach explains how caring for dogs gave him the structure he couldn't give himself and ultimately helped rebuild his life. And then Zach explains the Positive Change Program, which brings shelter dogs into prisons where incarcerated people train and rehabilitate them. The dogs get the skills they need to become adoptable, while the people caring for them get responsibility, purpose, connection, and a chance to build a different future. Some participants have gone on to become professional dog trainers after leaving prison. If you believe every dog deserves a second chance - and that sometimes saving a dog means saving a person, too, subscribe and join us every week. 🚨 HELP SAVE SLINK Slink is a Doberman/Great Dane who went through the Positive Change Program and was recently hospitalized after swallowing a towel. His surgery was brought down from $17,500 to $4,500, with the final cost expected to be approximately $6,000 - $8,000. 👉 Please use the YouTube Donate button directly on this video. 100% of donations made through the button go directly to Marley's Mutts to help save Slink. CHAPTERS: 05:07 - Zach Is Back at Marley's Mutts 08:07 - We Lost Scarlet Last Night. Now We're Fighting to Save Slink. 14:00 - Why We Keep Fighting Even After Losing a Dog 17:48 - The 6 Rules Zach Says Rebuilt His Life 26:05 - The Prison Program Giving Dogs & People a Second Chance 42:50 - Two Rescue Puppies And Our Fight to Save Slink ❤️ ADOPTABLE DOGS OF THE WEEK: JACKIE BROWN & PEPPER Thank you for sharing to help get these adoptable dogs loving homes! Name: Jackie Brown & Pepper Age: Approximately 5 months old Breed: California Shelter Mutts Rescue: Marley's Mutts Location: CA Go here to learn more about Jackie Brown & Pepper: https://marleysmutts.org 📱 FOLLOW US: Follow Rocky:    / @rockykanaka   /   / rockykanaka   Follow Kelly:   / kelly.kanaka   Follow DogsAndCoffee:    / @dogsandcoffee   /   / dogsandcoffee   ☕ Drink Coffee, Save Dogs: https://www.flipcoffee.com Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country! #DogRescue #SittingWithDogs #DogsAndCoffee #AdoptDontShop #ShelterDogs