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Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Author: Ali & Betsy
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Join Ali and Betsy on a journey into the heart of barkness, exploring how we live, laugh and love with our favorite four-legged friends. ‘Dear Dog It’s Us, Ali & Betsy’ is a deep dive into how our dogs walk, run, sleep, drool and hop alongside us through life’s triumphs, challenges, and daily flow. Inspired by our love for our dogs and a shared mission to help people (Ali /Psychotherapist, and Betsy/Life Coach) ‘Dear Dog’ will really dig in; exploring issues on both ends of the leash from every point of poo…um, view. This podcast is for pooch lovers everywhere, so grab your pups and come along!
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Ali and Betsy swap tales of midnight dog poop emergencies, a backyard bobcat face-off, and the dangers of befriending wild animals. Plus, why Disco is the perfect name for Ali’s next pet—possibly a donkey.
It starts with a Diet Coke run and ends with Ali & Betsy sprinting into rescue mode like it’s their part-time job… because it kind of is. This episode serves up lost-dog drama, puppy transports, nostalgic treasures pulled from an old chest of drawers, explosive-diarrhea puppy parenting, and one very important question: Is Ali actually a robot? Tune in to find out.
SoCal’s soaked, and Ali and Betsy are braving the rain with soggy pups, puppy transports, and a new dating app for dog lovers. From Huck’s wet paw drama to raincoat hand-me-downs and voice-to-text fails, it’s a cozy, chaotic look at rescue life, dog devotion, and why mom is always the favorite.
Betsy’s back from Tahiti and hits the ground sneezing—literally. She and Ali dive into post-trip chaos: nasal rinses, sea-sickness, the emotional weight of aging dogs, and whether fur baby culture is helping or hurting. They spiral (hilariously) into LA’s Franken-squirrel invasion before digging into the ethics of keeping pets—and people—alive too long. Plus: a husky in need of a home, cottage cheese peer pressure, and why dogs might be the best judges of character.
Ali and Betsy catch up before Betsy jets off to Tahiti, unpacking everything from prescription snorkel masks to firm puppy poop and the mysterious majesty of the Corgski (yes, a Corgi-Husky mix). Ali shares tales of Huckleberry’s daycare dominance and doctor’s office antics, while they both spiral into a debate over what makes the “right” dog. Add in exotic animal rescues, parenting hacks, and a casual pitch to buy a $2M wildlife refuge—and you’ve got peak Ali & Betsy chaos.
Ali and Betsy are back with another round of dog tales and real-life chaos. From Chili the once-fearful pup now greeting the neighborhood belly-up, to Huckleberry’s elite chew toy preferences, it’s a furry feel-good fest. But it’s not all cuddles—there’s Verizon fraud, shady billing, off-leash dog drama, and yes… a fart app that completely derails the show. Plus, a chicken nugget–loving stray becomes a police hero. Tune in!
Ali and Betsy dive into hot leash debates—off-leash faux pas, flexi-leash fury, and why it all matters. Plus, heartwarming rescue stories, a heroic stray-turned-K9, phone fraud mayhem, and yes, as always, some doggy poop talk. A joy-packed, occasionally fart-fueled episode for dog lovers everywhere.
On this episode of Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy cover it all—from a deep appreciation of Juicy Couture to the questionable fashion choices made while walking the dog. Plus: chaotic vet visits, neighborhood run-ins, sock obsessions, and self-diagnoses of both themselves and their pups (spoiler: Huck is not going blind or developing a brain tumor). It’s a cozy, chaotic deep dive into dog-mom life and more. Join us!
This week, we’re all about dog updates, comfy clothes, and community vibes. We share Sally’s recovery journey after major dental work, Scouty and Huck’s commingling progress, and a deep dive into the effectiveness of gentle leaders, front-clip harnesses, and Bissell stomp pads for pet stains. Add in block party buzz and Betsy’s favorite British murder mysteries, and you’ve got an episode you won’t want to miss!
This week on Dear Dog, we say buh-bye to Labs and hello to Frenchies as America’s most popular breed. We debate the health risks of sleeping with your pup (mites?!), compare pet trackers — are AirTags really enough? — and share our top heatwave hacks for keeping pets safe. Plus, we check in on Huck’s latest training and make plans for PetCon at Annenberg PetSpace. Tune in!
On this week’s Dear Dog, Betsy and Ali navigate the maze of pet insurance choices, decode quirky dog behaviors, recount a mystical deer encounter, discuss snake safety in LA canyons, and unpack the rising controversy around wolf-dog hybrids. Tune in for all this—and so much more!
When Ali returns from Camp Harmony sneezing and sniffling, Betsy’s got news: her parents adopted a dog named Sally. From solving patio potty problems to vet visits and magnet harnesses, plus a debate on whether college kids still need an in person send-off—this episode has heart, humor, and hacks for hot days for dogs.
Betsy’s back from Peru with tales of community dogs, unexpected schnauzer sightings, and the challenge of coming home to a dog-free house while her pups are still on vacation. Meanwhile, Ali opens up about the seriousness of living gluten-free—and we wrap things up with well-deserved praise for our favorite good boy, Huck.
What do a power outage, a sweet potato-loving pup, and microneedling have in common? This week on Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy dive into pet eye scares (real and imagined), tricky dog adoptions, and the heartfelt mission behind Camp Harmony 2025—all with warmth, wit, and ofc canine chaos.
Picky pups, allergy breakthroughs (for both kids and canines!), and cake-flinging family mischief—Ali and Betsy cover it all. From Stanley’s grazing habits and Huck’s husky-style hunger strike to Phoebe’s Labrador-level food obsession—plus the surprising genetic reason Labs tend to pack on pounds. They also celebrate Patito’s big day and ask: are you mentally ill if you rewatch the same movie over and over? Find out on Dear Dog.
This week on Dear Dog, we’re diving into the messy, magical world of pet love, loss, and healing. From cone hacks to surprise infections, adoption wins to farewell heartbreaks, Betsy and Ali share what it really means to show up for our pets—especially when they need us most.
Bee-chomping hikes, poop-eating pups, and the beautiful—but sometimes burnout-inducing—chaos of animal rescue. This episode is a reminder that caring for animals means caring for ourselves too, with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of love.
What do two sodas a day, almond milk coffee, and five Old English sheepdog puppies have in common? Betsy and Ali, of course. This week, they dish on dog drama and delight—from a one-eyed chug named Mr. Peanut (who needs a home!) to Huck’s showdown with a garden mouse Houdini. Plus, a reminder that love (and a little training) really can save the day. Grab your drink of choice and settle in—this episode is pure pet-powered joy.
After Ali’s morning walk with Elphie the foster husky (yes, she’s as cute as she sounds), we dive into a real-talk heart-to-heart about the rollercoaster of rescue work—the wins, the heartbreaks, and all the chaos in between. We also chat about Huck’s latest tummy drama and Ali’s extremely measured reaction to it (spoiler: not so measured). Then we get into some big feelings around immigration, protests, and how to stay grounded when the world feels totally upside-down. It’s fluff, feels, and fire—just how we like it.
Ali and I chat with Mandi, the incredible artist behind Grey Boy Pet Prints, who transforms pet grief into lasting keepsakes using paw prints, ashes, and a pure heart.We also share the story of Baby, a sweet rescued chocolate lab I placed with Mandi—whose legacy now lives on through her beautiful art. 🐾💛




