The simple idea behind the show is how the selfless act of caring for a dog transforms who we are as people.
This responsibility often awakens in us a greater understanding that all people, all creatures, are connected as one.
It helps us learn to love ourselves, connect with one another, and treat all living beings with empathy and respect.
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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreVanessa 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.
Read MoreAs the new ‘massacre law’ in Turkey has put many stray dogs in danger, animal rights activists are calling to repel it. The overpopulation problem can be solved with a prior plan of action (catch, neuter, vaccinate, release) – it just needs more resources.
Read MoreStray dogs in Turkey are often fed and cared for by their communities and become familiar neighborhood personalities. However, with an increasing dog overpopulation – and a few sensationalized deadly dog attacks – the government is looking to crack down on this longtime cultural tradition with a new law to remove stray dogs from streets. Citizens and animal rights activists are frustrated by shortsighted plans that lack practical and a humane approach. In this episode, we speak with several guest experts about the situation.
Read MoreAs a surfer, climber, and outdoors enthusiast, Ben Moon always loved to seek adventure. His dog, Denali, was his sidekick as they traveled around the Pacific Northwest. When Ben got sick, it was Denali who remained by his side, deepening how much having a canine companion meant to him. Now with his current dog, Nori, he’s learning how to slow down and appreciate a sense of home.
Read MoreActress and writer Marianne Leone speaks about the impact of a group of Bichon family dogs that she's had with her husband, Chris Cooper, over the years. After the loss of their son, Jesse, the dogs have been able to keep their spirits up and find joy in difficult times.
Read MoreAs a longtime writer National Geographic, Jennifer Holland has spent a lot of time researching and writing about animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and more. In her new book, Dog Smart, she helps us re-consider how we might evaluate the intelligence of dogs.
Read MoreRE-ISSUE: At the end of July 2024, Turkey’s parliament passed a new law that will aim to take 4 million stray dogs off the street, disrupting the way people have lived with them in harmony for centuries. With this re-issue episode, we wanted to bring back a conversation we had with filmmaker Elizabeth Lo about her documentary Stray, which looks at stray dogs place within the community of Istanbul.
Read MoreAnimal welfare and behavior expert Anastasia Stellato is studying how we can better understand our animals through her research at Texas Tech University’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab, where she is the Principal Investigator. She urges us, as humans, to take responsibility for growing the relationship with our dogs.
Read MoreWinnie Au is back on Dog Save The People to discuss how her senior basset hound Clementine paved the way for her journey into motherhood, and how her Cone of Shame series evolved into a new book that is releasing this September.
Read MoreFormer guest Alexis Devine returns to Dog Save The People to discuss her new book, I Am Bunny, and the lessons she’s learned from her dog Bunny over the years of working together. Through better understanding Bunny’s behavior and why she reacts to certain things, it has provided perspective for Alexis to re-consider her own patterns.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Nature Re-Enchantment episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Social Capital’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Common Ground’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Guided Play’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Think Outside The Fence’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreThis is a special bonus episode that features an introduction to the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
Read MoreMOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): Margot Guralnick start creating artistic collages from the nature she was observing around her when slowing down on walks with Enrique, her dog. Her account Dog Walk Diary started and has blossomed into a beautiful series of work.
Read MoreEND OF YEAR RECAP: To wrap up the year, this episode includes highlights from 2023 guests who we had the pleasure of having conversations with. This year, the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more.
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