Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy

This week, Ali and Betsy bust doodle myths, spiral about ticks, and share the wild true story of a Bengal tiger who bonded with a Pomeranian. Plus: dog food deep-dives, rescue burnout, and a husky riverwalk fundraiser that might just restore your faith in dog people.

This week, Ali and Betsy compare birthday vibes—Broadway singalongs vs. farmer's market chill—and take deep dive into dog life, from picky eaters (looking at you, Huck and Stanley) to spay/neuter musts, foster fails, and surprise rescues. Plus: are those doggy dialogue buttons actually real? A raw meat debate, and one very adoptable puppy who needs your help.

This week, Betsy shares her urgent mission to save three rescue dogs, and Ali tells the story of Huck comforting a grieving stranger with a silent hug in an elevator. We dive into the emotional toll of vet visits, painful vaccine reactions, and why we're feeling a little anti-vax—at least when it comes to our dogs. Amid the chaos? Late-night wakeups, big feelings, and two birthday celebrations filled with love, laughter, and maybe a wet vac.

From pitching dog adoptions mid-echo cardio exams to dissecting pee preferences, Ali and Betsy are on fire. Toss in a shady Oura ring and the time Ali's friendliness may have saved her from Robert Durst—and you've got a classic episode of canine chaos and real-life catch-ups.

Ali's heart pulled a fast one, Huck made his paramedic debut in true Huck style, and Phoebe is rocking the donut cone of shame. Plus: tiger drama, turtle rescues, and the very important case for naming your pup Raspberry Beret.

Betsy and Ali dive into dog drama—raw food debates, car ride chaos, health scares, and how to tell if your pup's in pain. Plus, there's a bee situation (EpiPens out), a Rottweiler waiting for a home, and a nostalgic trip through '80s TV, acid-wash jeans, and other questionable fashion choices. Chaos, canines, and an ode to The Greatest American Hero—what more do you need?

Betsy and Ali dive into the highs and lows of rescue work, from navigating heartworm-positive dogs to the chaos of fostering. They swap stories about a Doberman's incredible health transformation, a shady dog trainer, and—yes—a runaway pup who crashed a jacuzzi party. Plus, they unpack the mystery of doggy insomnia and the strange case of Gene Hackman. A must-listen mix of heartfelt moments, hilarious pet antics, and all-too-relatable frustrations!

Betsy and Ali dive into everything from dog rescue adventures and quirky SSRI-themed pet names—come here, Prozac!—to Lyme disease in dogs and unexpected pop culture throwbacks. With humor and heart, they navigate pet parenting, health updates, and the delightful chaos of everyday life.

Join us this week as Ali and Betsy chat about everything from their dogs' social lives to the deeper emotional bonds we share with our pets. They discuss pet loss, grief support, and the highs and lows of pet insurance, while Ali shares her inspiring volunteer work at Camp Harmony, a camp supporting children facing housing insecurity.  Join them for laughs, life lessons, and real talk about the joy (and cost) of loving our four-legged companions.

Join us this week when we get all scatological and wonder where we sign up for a dusting of chill. Find out about the most Betsy rescue story ever and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Betsy and Ali dive into dog rescue, unexpected acts of kindness, and the little rituals that keep them going. From transporting rescue pups to self-care treatments to why dogs howl, they reflect on life's challenges and the joy of giving (and receiving) kindness.

This week, Betsy and Ali dive into LA fires, Phoebe's tummy troubles, and Betsy's latest dog rescues (three white labs headed to their forever homes!). Ali shares her over-the-top protectiveness over Huck's health—because really, how much whipped cream is too much? They also dish on TV, from the good (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) to the bad (Law and Order letdowns). It's a fun, furry, and fiery episode you don't want to miss—tune in! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week as we talk about the fires in Southern California and a harrowing event that happened to Ali and Huck. Also, here are some places to support the survivors of the fires if you are looking to help…  supportlafd.org, redcross.org, calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund, pasadenacf.org/donate, pasadenahumane.org/wildfirerelief, give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give, wck.org/donate. @dog @dogsofinstagram @dogs @wildfirerelief

Join us on Dear Dog this week where Betsy rightfully directs Ali towards acceptance of her own dysfunction.   There is also talk about what a good boy Stanley was at the vet, how Huck has been protein loading (sort of) and so much more.  Happy Holidays from us at Dear Dog!  We love and appreciate you and your dogs all year long!!!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #happyholidays  

On this episode of Dear Dog,  we chat with Kyra and Zach Bell, founders of Pet Stories, a digital platform that helps pet parents memorialize and celebrate their beloved companions. Inspired by their rescue dog Bronson's health struggles, they created a space for honoring pets and supporting those navigating the loss of a furry family member. We also explore the challenging realities of veterinary medicine and what happens when vets make mistakes. This is an important conversation, you don't want to miss it!

Find out if you are this week on this episode of Dear Dog… we also talk about the coyote mafia, the diagnosable Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD), ways to be philanthropic in the dog world, an update on Malloy the foster dog and ways to foster short term and so much more… #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #thespayceproject

Join us while we talk about the growing coyote problem in betsy's neighborhood and how the dogs are coming face to face with these predators … or is Stanley the one to watch out for?  We also have a poop play by play, how the 6th love language for Ali is organizing, AirPod tricks for dog walking and also… you must check out Betsy's new venture @holalima #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #ohlalima

Join us this week to find out the different ways that we are crazy (well, really, how Ali is crazy) and how Huck is a whore …and how Betsy's dogs came face to face with a coyote on the mean streets of Beverly Hills and lived to tell the tale… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week when two podcasts collide! we sit down with Dr. Alex Emerson, host of 2 Veterinarians walk into a Bar to talk about all things dog… come have a listen! #2veterinarianswalkintoabar #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #2veterinarianswalkintoabar #vet #vets #vetsofinstagram

Join us this week … we talk about Ali's jealousy and frustration with people that keep wild animals as pets, Betsy talks about a recent adoption success, there is some debate about the coyotes in the hosts' very different neighborhoods and what happens when bugs attack your dogs (even poor Huckleberry Angel). #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week on Dear Dog when we talk about Stanley's bout of tummy problems, rules for dogs in Switzerland and how Betsy and Ali are going to come up with some laws of their own in America for dogs…we also explore a new segment called Huck's sparkling moment of the week, as well as his intense love of bacon and Ali's intense need to have every dog owner in her neighborhood say hi to her… join us for that and so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week on Dear Dog when we talk about how Betsy handled Niko being sick and then how she was also sick and what to do with the dogs, what happened with some dogs and livestock in the hurricane, an abandoned dog and a lost dog on a freeway… wait! i thought we were keeping it positive?! well, all of those stories end with people or dogs rising to the occasion and how positive energy and generosity of spirit can often persevere… listen for that and so much more!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week when we talk about the difference between challenging dogs and easy dogs and the people who raise them, an update on Betsy's husky rescue, Huck's penchant for tissue paper at the doc's office and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week when we hear about Betsy's latest rescue journey. We also talk about Ali's anxiety around Huck's lepto vax (acknowledging that she's crazy - get your dogs vaccinated), what goes on in a vet's waiting room, and please go rescue a dog if you can as the shelter crisis in America is real…that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogrescue #dogsofinstagram #puppyrescuemission

Join us this week on Dear Dog where we learn how Ali leans into to enabling Huck by any means necessary and Betsy gently calls her out on it.  Also tune in to hear about Betsy's latest rescue success, a convo about being mindful about the dog that's right for you and how Huck is more of a man about town than most of us ever aspire to be… all that and so much more!   #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week when we talk about what it means to create a community for yourself with your dogs. We also talk about cars (which are best for dog owner), dog food challenges, tongue kissing your dog, US Gymnastic Therapy Golden Retriever, Beacon, and so much more.  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 

Join us this week to hear our great idea for dog products, our thoughts on when it's ok to re-home a dog, how Huck may have to start his own therapy business and a moment of remembrance for Mango, a dog Betsy helped place. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week on Dear Dog where we tell you about some puppies and a couple single mother dogs that are looking for new homes…we also talk about how our friend Kelly has found a new career as a dog doula, when a dog should get their anal glands expressed (sorry, but this is important) and how Betsy might pull a U turn if she sees you walking with a dog she rescued in the past…. and she's rescued a lot so watch out!  We also talk about camp harmony (unitedinharmoy.org) so please check that out if you're interested in getting involved.  And so much more!   #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #unitedinharmony #dogdoula

On Dear Dog this week, come to your own conclusions and also find out about the phoebequake, huck at the doctor and all of the animals struggling at the shelters around the country.  ALSO… ali is at camp harmony next week and if you are interested in learning more about helping out children in need and enriching their lives please go to unitedinharmony.org  to find out more!   #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #campharmony #unitedinharmony

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about pretty much every thing from dog attacks and Huck being such a good boy to Phoebe's appetite and everything in between! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

This week on Dear Dog we talk about thoughts about our dogs in this record breaking heat… we also talk about what we've been up to on our little break and how the 4 legged friends of the podcast have been doing. join us for this short and sweet pupdate! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

This week on Dear Dog we discuss a number of dog losses in the dear dog world as well as the topic of grief and loss of an animal and is it different than losing a human loved one? We celebrate our gangster dog rescue friends and Ali geeks out on some flying spiders coming to NY. We also get an update on how Phoebe is doing and how Huck's training is coming along. Join us for this and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us on Dear Dog because we think Stanley will and we also talk about dog health issues, ali's ocd/anxiety and where it comes from and supporting phoebe's body positivity… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofintstagram

Join us this week as we hear about the return of Betsy's dogs, a reminder to be mindful of our dogs' feet as the weather heats up, a training update on Huck, and a discussion about dog allergies and arthritis meds… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

This week on Dear Dog we start off by hearing Huck using his… and remind us that our voices all have power! We also delve into when we choose to use holistic measures with our animals (and ourselves) and how Huck's training is going. Join us for this and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Did you think we wouldn't talk about poop for a week? Come on… but we also talked about flying helicopters, Huck diagnosing a neighborhood dog, and how having a dog impacts the way you live your life… as well as the wonders of good nutrition for you dog and the good hearts over at Emma Lou's Kitchen. Join us for all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #emmalouskitchen #dognutrition

Join us on Dear Dog this week where we talk about dog training, good teeth, how to volunteer with dogs while on vacation… and how Ali is supporting Huckleberry's sexual reawakening… and a Happy 10th birthday to Miss Phoebe!!! All this and so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #gettingjiggywithit

Join us this week where we talk about surprise gifts, the governor we don't love at all, why you need a fantastic dog walker, what do you do with your beloved animals when you get hurt and how dogs make for a less stressful workspace… sometimes… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about who supports you and your dog and how wonderful they make our lives.  We also talk about whether or not our animals are social, are trainer ACTUALLY part dog and does Ali suffer from Dog Dysmorphia….Join us for all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us on dear dog this week when we meet Zoeby of @zoebycustomcreations where she shares her tales/tails of her artwork, her famous customer, Miss Peaches,  and Ali gets a special surprise… we also share some stories and learn about her dog Sophia and how her art has touched her customers… and snails…we learn about pet snails… all that and so much more!  #petportaraits #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #zoebycustomcreations #misspeache

Join Dear Dog this week as we talk about how dogs read vibes the same way we do, how Betsy would wear matching crocs with her dogs (well, she didn't actually say she would , but you could just tell), the dangers of xylitol…KEEP YOUR DOGS AWAY FROM IT…and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week as we learn this lesson, talk about crate training fails, discuss the issue of zoo or no zoo, revisit why Betsy won't watch ANY movie with a dog in it, and hear about a Huck training success…plus so much more!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us on Dear Dog to find out what that means along with some Huckleberry medical drama (don't worry guys, he's fine) and many words of wisdom from Betsy about all things Dog!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us on this week's Dear Dog where we talk about how Betsy is doing with her ‘untraining” of her perfect dogs, how Ali helped our Hero of the Week (Adam) with rescuing a dog off the streets and did not ask Betsy for help, some general ideas about other people feeling competitive with your dog while you're walking on the street and lots more…#dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #westlashelter

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about how we make choices on behavior, sometimes… we check in about our dogs and have an old fashioned Ali and Betsy chat… oh, and we get a glimpse of Huck on the job.  Have a listen for all that and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we explore the anxious mess that is Ali's mind, we hear about what Ali and Betsy worry about regarding their dogs and where to find the sunshine through the cracks…if you want to know what that means, have a listen! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #unitedinharmony #allaboutlabs 

Join us this week on Dear Dog when you can all learn how to stay on Betsy's good side.  We also talk about where you can go with your dog and how can loving a wild animal be wrong if it feels so right…warthogs and all.  Join us for our regular banter and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #warthoglove

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about how Angelenos handle an atmospheric river, while Ali throws some shade on much-needed doggie raincoats and Betsy tells us of her dogs' matching fashion choices.  We also delve into feeding raw and generally making smart choices for your dogs in any kind of situation..  Join us for that and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 

Join us this week on Dear Dog where we ask that question and talk about our different experiences being social (as if we were ever anything but) when we are with our dogs.  we also talk about getting ready for a rainy weekend with our dogs and the different ways to go about it.  please listen for this and so much more!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #doggiesocial #friendswithdogs 

Join us this week on a very special Dear Dog when we interview the founder of Project K-9 Hero, Jason Johnson.  He has dedicated his life to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the care they deserve once their service to our country is complete.  Jason, himself, has served as Police SWAT, K-9 officer and U.S. Army Military Officer.  Come have a listen and hear about all the wonderful work he and his organization does. #ProjectK9Hero #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #militarydogs #mwds @ProjectK9Hero

Join us this week on Dear Dog as we learn what are fashions dos and don'ts if you want some aggressive affection from Huck, we also hear updates about the litter of puppies Betsy rescued, the way wind is causing our dogs to behave, a special RIP tribute to a friend of the show, Lady and how there are signs everywhere if you choose to see them and also, please experience Stanley and Phoebe as they attempt to co-host.  All of this and so much more!  #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram