A podcast about how dogs make our lives better

The simple idea behind Dog Save The People is to look at how the selfless act of caring for a dog transforms who we are as people.

It helps us learn to love ourselves, connect with one another, and treat all living beings with empathy and respect.

We speak to everyday people about their dogs as well as experts in the field. This also includes scientists, authors, trainers, artists, and more.

LATEST EPISODES

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Running Free w/ Lisa Jhung
Running Free w/ Lisa Jhung

As an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, writer Lisa Jhung feels that being out in nature with our dogs is a great way to experience running and other outdoor activities. The joy they have to be outside, with her feet and their paws against the dirt, is a feeling she describes as a contagious kind of happiness.

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Heaven for Dogs w/ Tom Turcich
Heaven for Dogs w/ Tom Turcich

After settling back in one place following years traveling the globe, Tom Turcich and his dog Savannah had to find a new rhythm and routine. During that time, Tom wrote a memoir about their time together on the road. The hardest moment came, however, when Savannah unfortunately passed away at the end of that process. But after spending every second together for years, Tom appreciates the memories they were able to share.

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Ahead of the Class w/ Vanessa Woods
Ahead of the Class w/ Vanessa Woods

Vanessa Woods is the Director for Duke University’s Puppy Kindergarten program, which aims to better understand the signs of a good service dog. In the process, she’s also learned about other helpful insights for all dog parents. In her new book with her husband and fellow dog-expert Brian Hare, they share tips and activity ideas for puppies everywhere.

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We’ve had the pleasure of speaking with over 150 guests from around the world.
If you’re new to the show, here are some of our popular episodes:

DR. KWANE STEWART - Founder of Project Street Vet, a nonprofit organization devoted to caring for the lives of the unhoused and their pets. He was struggling with the disheartening veterinarian work he was doing until he found a new way to help people and their dogs to be happy, healthy, and maintain a crucial relationship through his work in the streets with the unhoused.

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MARGOT GURALNICK - While talking her dog Enrique for walks around their neighborhood, Margot Guralnick discovered a new way to see her surroundings. She started to make nature collages and created the ongoing Dog Walk Diary series.

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ED YONG - While studying how the sensory of animal worlds was different from humans, Ed Yong had the first dog of his life come into the home. Not only did it inform how he then interacted with his canine companion, but it gave him a unique kind of insight into understanding the hidden nature around us in a special new way.

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OUR FAMILY OF DOG PARENT PODCASTS

We also have created an audio documentary on dog parks and an educational series of guided meditations for dog walks.

DOG PARKOLOGY

This narrative documentary series explores the current dog park paradigm and suggest improvements. This will be accomplished by discovering how dog parks strengthen our relationships with our dogs, neighbors, and the natural world around us.

The series is narrated by Jenna Blum.

Brought to you by the creators of Dog Save The People.

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DOG WALK MEDITATION

These meditations will help release distractions, reduce stress, and focus on being present with your dog. Personal time spent with a dog is key to strengthening your mutual connection. When you feel calm, your dog feels calm, too.

The latest Season 2 is guided by Annette McGivney.
Season 1 was guided by John Bartlett.

Brought to you by the creators of Dog Save The People.

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