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.
Since we have spent with so many great guests over the years, we decided to re-release select episodes from our archive to celebrate these amazing states again. In this case, we are bringing back artist Maira Kalman’s episode that was recorded live in person at our NYC studio before the pandemic.
Read MoreWhile she always felt disconnected from her mother growing up, it took a dog named Pete to bring them closer than ever and have Elissa see her mom in a new, compassionate way.
Read MorePilley Bianchi is the Founder and Executive Producer of The Chaser Initiative, dedicated to educating young students about the power of 'play' and through dogs specifically. Her father, Dr. John Pilley, is best known for training Chaser the border collie to be "the smartest dog in the world."
Read MoreAfter finishing his service in the Marines and working with the CARE humanitarian organization, Robert Macpherson was trying to figure out his way in the world. Eventually, he found his answer in the form of Blue the service dog.
Read More“Man’s Best Friend” has been going on longer than you may realize. Even historic men such as Charles Dickens and Darwins have found comfort and companionship in their dogs. In writing his new book, psychologist and author Dr. Chris Blazina discovered the stories of these legendary men and their furry soulmates.
Read MoreDog expert and trainer Grisha Stewart talks about how the way that we interact with our dogs reflects back our own behavior back to us in revealing ways.
Read MoreMOST POPULAR 2021 EPISODE (Re-issue): As a kid, George Hahn felt bad about not being as appreciative and loving of his childhood dog who went to live on a farm when his parents felt he wasn't being responsible enough. He vowed to one day get a dog as an adult, and when he finally did he was ready. But they gave back more to him than he was even expecting.
Read MoreEND OF YEAR RECAP! To finish off the year, we put together an episode with highlights from guests we’ve had the pleasure of meeting during 2021. While we are entering the second year of the pandemic, we found the bonds that we have with our dogs continue to provide us comfort, humor, and companionship during this crucial time.
Read MoreRE-ISSUE as HOLIDAY SPECIAL: John Bartlett, host of the Dog Save The People podcast, shares a special Christmas story about one of his dogs - his hairy soulmate - a three-legged pit bull rescue named Tiny Tim after the Charles Dickens character. Now, in his memory, John runs a Tiny Tim Rescue Fund organization and clothing line in memory and honor of his beloved dog. In this episode, John shares the story of their journey together.
Read MoreDogs are often looked at as our companions, family, and more – but it's not often that 'muse' is a term used. With Four&Sons magazine, Marta Roca aims to change how we see the way dogs influence their artist human counterparts. As someone who has never had a dog herself, she’s able to bring an objective and outsider point of view to her work.
Read MoreRaising her kids from a young age to when they were going off to college, while raising a dog from a puppy to a senior simultaneously, Tracy Beckerman saw many parallels in how fast life can go and how important it is to stop, smell the fire hydrants, and appreciate the humor in it all.
Read MoreAs an elementary school teacher who also helps raise pups for the nonprofit Guide Dogs of America, Holly has seen firsthand how much a positive impact it can make to have dogs in the classroom environment.
Read MoreTraveling in airports can make you feel stressed and anxious. What better way to take a moment to breathe and escape than with petting a dog? The Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUPs), founded by Heidi Huebner, brings therapy dogs into the airport environment to help find comfort amidst the chaos.
Read MoreAshley McCaffrey was suffering from PTSD after her time in the Air Force and was in search of a solution to help her persevere. She found it in Hope, the service dog she was connected with through K9s for Warriors, who has given her a new lease on life again.
Read MoreDr. Linda Harper is a clinical psychologist and pet bereavement specialist who helps people to overcome the loss of their pets by focusing on upholding the positive bond, legacy, and spirit we share with them.
Read MoreAlexis Devine has worked with her sheepadoodle, Bunny, to be able to “speak” with buttons that play pre-recorded words and phrases. Through their enhanced communication, Alexis has learned lessons about how we as humans can be better about how we express ourselves to each other and listening with a more compassionate and accepting ear.
Read MoreJack Jackson is the Co-Founder of the Don’t You Want Me Project, which aims to highlight the strength and healing that the trans and queer community have found through their rescue dogs by capturing compelling portraits and pairing them with personal narratives.
Read MoreChris Hannah and his “deaf superhero” pitbull, Cole, go to schools in the Tri-State area to teach about the importance of empathy and bringing empowerment to those with special needs. Through the lens of a dog, the message is able to be communicated in a manner that resonates in a special way.
Read MoreAfter being inspired to write by her soulmate dog, Christine Hassing’s new book tells the stories of how service dogs make a transformative impact on veterans struggling with PTSD through their unconditional acceptance.
Read MoreSally Muir is a dog artist whose lifetime love for dogs eventually became her artistic muse. Her latest project and book “Old Dogs” focuses on the beauty and patience of dogs in their senior years. European Correspondent, Nina May of Wunderdog Magazine, speaks to Sally about how her own senior dogs inspired the project.
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