Claim OwnershipDog Words
Subscribed: 22Played: 209
Subscribe
© 2025 Dog Words
Description
Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
191 Episodes
Reverse
Author Sara Driscoll takes us inside the world of wildlife trafficking with Deadly Trade, the 10th novel from her FBI K-9 series of thrillers. For more info about the author, including her books and her blog, go to SaraDriscollAuthor.com. From the Dog Words archives: 0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn f...
Domesti-PUPS Board President Merri Hackbarth tells us how they provide therapy dogs, service dogs for persons with disabilities, and obedience trained rescue dogs in partnership with prisoners who are finding a new purpose in life. Learn more at Domesti-PUPS.org and follow them at Facebook.com/domestipups. For more stories about amazing service dogs check out these episodes from the Dog Words archives. 0614: Author Michael Hingson Michael and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor...
Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower on 9/11. He shares that story in the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. On this episode, we discuss that book and the tragedy and heroism of that day along with his latest book, Live Like A Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs about Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forw...
CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to explain the new Pet Food Nutrition Facts labeling system and what it means for pet owners. We also get an update on his company’s lawsuit that, if successful, will have a transformative impact on the pet food industry. Even if you are not a pet owner, Dan’s visits are always lively, engaging, and informative. His story offers insight into the challenges that startups can face against the big players in any industry. The Keto...
Arthur von Wiesenberger, executive producer and host of AnimalZone, discusses the creation of his delightful and informative program. Watch hundreds of episodes on the website or the linked Vimeo and YouTube channels. The AnimalZone online: AnimalZone.org Facebook Instagram Vimeo Youtube Pinterest Dog Words wolf series: 0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey 0421: Sacred Paws with Stephanie Smith 0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith Monica Rua & ...
Dr. Cliff Redford spends his days caring for companion pets at his clinic in Toronto and his off-hours rescuing animals across the globe. Join us for an entertaining and educational discussion of his travels. Dr. Cliff Redford online: DrCliff.ca Facebook.com/WellingtonVeterinaryHospital Instagram.com/wellingtonveterinary YouTube.com/DrCliffWorldwideVet Some other veterinarians who have visited Dog Words: 0401: Dr. Doug Mader discusses the amazing human-animal bond in his book The Vet at Noah’...
2025 Pooch Playoff participant and benefactor Jane Crampton and I discuss our shared love of dogs and how dog ownership impacts house shopping. If you’re looking for a realtor in the Kansas City area, you can find Jane at JaneSellsKC.com. Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Lau...
Tricia Montgomery channeled grief and love into a passion that’s saving lives and giving dog owners the knowledge they need to give their beloved pets the best life possible. Visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement at aplb.org to learn more about resources to help with one of life’s most challenging transitions and go to MoosesMarch.com to learn about the Moose approved badges for consumers and how you can partner as a vendor. Perhaps most importantly, you can access education, awa...
A 2025 Pooch Playoff sponsor and dog lover, Peggy Shroeder shares what she’s learned from dogs and how hers help her give back. Kona videos on YouTube.com/RosieFund: Will You Be This Dog’s Hero? Adopt Kona! What You Get When You Adopt Kona the Dog To learn more about Kona or to submit an adoption application, go to AlwaysAndFurever.org. From the Dog Words archive: 0515: Melissa & Jon Hill with Tripawd Phillip Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music fo...
Creator and designer Linda Brown brings Nicole Rilinger and Nic Bair from her team at Dub Dog Designs to discuss the company’s founding, growth, and spirit of giving. Dub Dog online: DubDog.pet Facebook.com/DubDogDesigns Instagram.com/DubDogDesigns Dub Dog was one of the generous sponsors of the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Adoptable dog Kona—pictured in this episode’s thumbnail wearing her Dub Dog collar—represented our region and won the international round of voting. She is a worthy champion but s...
Jim Umlauf, entrepreneur and co-founder of 4knines, discusses the journey from consumer pain point to holding over 20 patents on car seat covers, cargo liners, and other accessories that protect your pet and your vehicle. Jim has generously shared the code DOGWORDS15 for our listeners to receive a discount when ordering from 4knines.com. Support an innovative company that gives back to the community by shopping on their website today. While you’re at it, buy something to donate to a local she...
Author Carol Foote introduces us to the book Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero. Learn more about the book or order your copy at CarolAFoote.com. Find out how some of the high energy, intense dogs in shelters can become a detection dog at Rescues2theRescue.org and check out Working Dogs for Conservation wd4c.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau This year’s Pooch Playoffs is already a great success but you can help us do even better ...
John Reider, the Bubble Man, shares a safe and simple way we can entertain and exercise ourselves and our pets. Not only are bubbles fun, they’re fun to talk about, especially with a guest who is clearly passionate about his work. Learn more at AtomicBubbles.com. Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. All participants will receive a Wag Bag full of goodies that includes a bottle of Puppy Love Bubbles. Even if you don’t enter this year’s competi...
Award-winning author Shelley Fraser Mickle delights us with stories of her dog Buddy from the wonderful book Itching To Love: The Story of a Dog. Its release date is March 11 but you can pre-order at shelleymickle.com. Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Even if you don’t enter this year’s competition, you can still participate by voting for contestants and spreading the word. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register...
Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography returns to discuss the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2025. Once voting starts, we will announce it on the podcast and the Rosie Fund social media. Please spread the word. The more people who vote, the more people find out about Rosie Fund. From th...
KC Paws Director of Operations Michelle Lascon updates us on the rescue group’s innovative way of helping dogs find their forever home and the support they provide them after adoption. Their 2nd Annual KC PAWS Winter FURmal is coming up Saturday, January 25. KC PAWS online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS Instagram.com/kc.paws From the archives: 0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon To enter the drawing for the framed Plaza Lights print, include your name, email and/or pho...
Nationally acclaimed dog show handler, certified life and business coach, and author Kelly Lyn Marquis takes us inside the world of elite dog handlers in her new book Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs. Our discussion reinforces our oft-repeated claim that, “Dogs make us better people.” Watch for Kelly on NBC’s coverage of this year’s National Dog Show and buy Kelly’s book on Amazon. Kelly Lyn Marquis online: WinAll.us Facebook.c...
Great Plains SPCA Philanthropy & Engagement Manager Kyle Gabrielson updates us on their important work and their Best in Show Pet Contest. Learn more at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca. Maggie’s photo for the “Most Adorable Dog” category is this episode’s thumbnail. Read her bio, see her full-sized photo, and vote for her at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca/entries/549928. Great Plains SPCA online: GreatPlainsSPCA.org Facebook.com/GreatPlainsSPCA Instagram.com/greatplainsSPCA Twi...
Sherri Corwin welcomes us to Mixed Mutt & Company's new location just off the historic square in Independence, Missouri. Sherri gives us an update on her work the last three years developing relationships with other small businesses to create a thoughtfully curated pet collection that contributes to pet rescues, saving the planet, the bees & helping doggos live their best life. Their expanded boutique for dogs and humans still includes their signature Mixed Mutt Creamery Artisan Ice C...
Fix’em KC’s Britton Hunter discusses their mission to reduce the homeless animal population in Kansas City. Learn more at FixemKC.org and follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/fixemkc. The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of dogs seeking their forever home and playlists of the Rosie Fund Ambassadors: Rosie, Peaches, Vinnie, and Maggie. Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit t...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States