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MOST POPULAR 2024 EPISODE (Re-issue): We are re-issuing our interview with Ben Moon – surfer, climber, photographer, and outdoors enthusiast – as the most popular episode of Dog Save The People during 2024. Ben's lifelong journey with dogs at different ages is something many can identify with. From seeking constant adventure to having a health scare at a young age, to now learning to appreciate slowing down and being in one place, his dogs have served as a reflection of his path at each stage. Many know his Husky and Pit mix Denali from Ben's short film and memoir, but now his current Australian Shepherd and Husky mix Nori is helping him write a new chapter.

To close out the year, our annual recap episode highlights excerpts of 2024 guests who joined us on Dog Save The People. This year the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more. For more information about the episode, guests, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/2023-recap 

Human-animal behavior research and education has grown significantly over the past decade. One person who has stayed on top of these developments has been Zazie Todd, PhD, a psychologist, trainer, behaviorist, and writer. Through her website, Companion Animal Psychology, Zazie has written since 2012 about the ways science can help our animal companions have happier lives through digestible insights that everyone can understand. She writes a regular series for Psychology Today today too, called Fellow Creatures, exploring the social world of people and animals. She has also now written three books about the science behind our dogs' emotions.In this episode, we hear from Zazie about her thoughts on better understanding the anxiety and fear of dogs at any given age, and why positive reinforcement is important.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/zazie-todd-2024 

Pamela Hornik is an art collector based out of the Bay Area. She is a Founding member of the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF), Board member of Stanford's Cantor Arts Center, and a Management committee member of Stanford's Anderson Collection. Pamela and her husband, David Hornik, also regularly supports artists with funding their exhibitions, publishing their books, and more. In recent years, thanks to a deep connection with her Maltese Chihuahua mix Teddy, Pamela began to focus more on collecting dog art from contemporary artists. Eventually, this turned into a traveling exhibition called Some Dogs, which first exhibited in San Francisco in 2023 and then in Dallas in 2024.For photos of the artwork Pamela mentions from her collection and more information: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/pamela-hornik-2024   

Lisa Jhung is a freelancer outdoors writer, author, and editor. She writes a regular column about outdoor adventure gear for Outside Magazine and has also written extensively for Runner's World. Dogs have been a constant in her life through early childhood and now as a mother. One particular way she has always loved to spend time with a dog is being out in nature. Whether running on trails or even going for a morning walk, dogs bring their joy to life to the activity, and Lisa feels it is contagious. As a writer, Lisa also feels that a dog's company is important in her creative process.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/lisa-jhung-2024 

 Tom Turcich is an adventure photographer and author. In his new memoir, The World Walk, he writes about being one of 10 people to ever walk around the globe. His dog and travel buddy, Savannah, was the first to do so. Tom is a former guest of the show and returns to discuss adjusting to life back home in the US after being on the road for almost 7 years and writing a memoir about his worldwide travels.   He also opens up about grieving for his beloved canine companion, Savannah, who unexpectedly passed away in recent months. Now faced with a new chapter ahead with unexpected directions, Tom is trying to embrace the power of consistency that he learned from Savannah, which was to do his best each day, and not let anything stop him from reaching his goals. For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/tom-turcich-2024 

Vanessa Woods is the Director of Duke University's Puppy Kindergarten program, which studies what qualities are important in becoming a great service dog. The program is funded by the National Institute of Health and works with puppies from Canine Companions, the largest service dog provider in the United States. While this is primarily intended to learn what makes the best service dogs, it has also been informative about all dogs. Her husband, Brian Hare, is the Founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, the first academic program dedicated to studying dogs in the country. Together they co-wrote a new book, called Puppy Kindergarten, where they take the valuable lessons learned from their years of research studying service dogs as the ideal model for how dogs live with us in today's culture. They share tips, activity ideas, and more insights on for all dog parents raising puppies.Their goal is to help everyone develop a happier and healthier relationship with their dogs from a young age, which carries on throughout the rest of their lives.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/vanessa-woods-2024 

PART TWO - One of the most hot-button discussions in Turkey is how street dogs impact everyday citizens. Most people in cities like Istanbul are used to it, with a long tradition of living alongside them. However, in peripheral areas, there is not always as much support. When government municipalities started to push strays from city centers to outside suburban and rural areas, out of their natural environment, there have been a relatively small number of attacks and accidents. These have reportedly been sensationalized in the media, making it seem like a bigger phenomenon, and said to be weaponized by the government to instill fear. With the Turkish parliament passing the so-called ‘massacre law' in July 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government positioned it as a way to protect civilians from these stray dogs. However, in reality, this will be used as a way to significantly harm many strays. Animal rights activists have tried to present alternate solutions or volunteer their time and services, but so far the government has closed the door on that dialogue.  In the second episode of this two-part series, we spoke to local guests about how much stray dogs would be missed from the streets and how the government should embrace the passionate and hard-working animal rights community to reach a better solution that still addresses the overpopulation problem while going about it safely and humanely.Guest experts featured, in order, include Ahmet Senpolat (HAYTAP, Animal Rights Federation), Nazlan Ertan (journalist), Lisanne Hillen (Melez Dog Rescue), and Elizabeth Lo (filmmaker).For more information about the episode, guests, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/turkey-stray-dog-dilemma-2024-pt-2

The Turkish Parliament passed new legislation this summer that aims to remove all stray dogs from the streets by 2028, as these dogs are labeled by the government dangerous and causing harm to humans. This is a significant shift in policy in a country where street dogs have been embedded and accepted into its culture for centuries. Turkish animal welfare groups say in reality there are very few deadly dog attacks, but social media sensationalization and politicization of incidents have complicated debates. While everyone agrees there needs to be better plans to manage the country's dog overpopulation, there is conflict on how to handle it. Animal advocates argue the 100,000 capacity in current shelters cannot humanely accommodate an estimated four million street dogs, calling the new stray dog legislation the “massacre law.” In the first episode of this two-part series, we explore the unique culture tradition of stray dogs living in Turkey, and discuss the problems and challenges around this new stray dog removal law.We spoke to several guest experts about their perspective on Turkey's stray dog dilemma with the new law. Guests include Elizabeth Lo (filmmaker), Nazlan Ertan (journalist), Lisanne Hillen (Melez Dog Rescue), and Ahmet Senpolat (HAYTAP, Animal Rights Federation).For more information about the episode, guests, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/turkey-stray-dog-dilemma-2024-pt-1 

Ben Moon is a photographer and filmmaker who has integrated his passion for the outdoors into his work, including as a longtime contributor to Patagonia with climbing and surfing imagery in particular. Dogs have always been part of Ben's life, but it was after a divorce, living out of a car,  and then a colon cancer diagnosis at 29, that the companionship with his rescue dog Denali, a pit-husky mix, took on a new meaning. Their strong connection was highlighted in a 2015 short film called ‘Denali' which honors his late dog and has amassed over two million views. As a follow-up, Ben then wrote a 2020 memoir, also entitled Denali, that took an even more introspective look at the power of their human-dog relationship. Now at a new life stage, with his 8-year-old rescue dog Nori, an Australian shepherd and husky mix, they have settled down in a beach house on the Oregon Coast. Ben is learning to appreciate the slow build and the benefits that come from settling down in one place.Ben speaks about his life journey and dogs with Dr. Sharon Holland, an author and distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC), as well as the host for Dog Save The People.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/ben-moon-2024 

Marianne Leone is an actress, screenwriter, essayist, and author. She is well-known for her recurring role in The Sopranos. After her son, Jesse, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and passed at a young age, Marianne found comfort in dogs. From Goody, who had been Jesse's best friend, to current dogs of Titi and Sugar, the mix of bichon's have provided great comfort. Along with her husband, Chris Cooper, they have been able to find joy amidst hardship. Marianne's latest book, Five-Dog Epiphany, honors the positive impact of these dogs on her life.The host for this episode is Dr. Sharon Holland, a Distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC) and contributing host for Dog Save The People.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links:www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/marianne-leone-2024

Jennifer Holland is a longtime writer for National Geographic where she has covered animal behavior, evolutionary biology, natural history, and more. She is also a book author, whose latest work ‘Dog Smart' looks at the different ways we can re-consider the intelligence of our canine companions. Instead of anthropomorphizing them and evaluating against our own standards, we need to look at them for who they truly are. Former guest and psychologist Dr. Chris Blazina is the contributing host for this conversation with Jennfier about her new book and what she learned in the process of writing it.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/jennifer-holland-2024   

For centuries, stray dogs in Turkey have lived outside amongst their humans. These strays do not have individual guardians, but are rather taken care of by the community. Last week, at the end of July 2024, Turkey's parliament passed a new law that aims to get the strays off the streets, which would completely change this longstanding cultural relationship. With this re-issue episode, we wanted to bring back a conversation we had with filmmaker Elizabeth Lo about her documentary on stray dogs in Istanbul. Elizabeth Lo is an award-winning nonfiction filmmaker born and raised in Hong Kong and a graduate of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her debut feature film, Stray, looks at how strays in Istanbul live and interact with a community who looks out for them.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/elizabeth-lo-reissue-2024

Anastasia Stellato is the Principal Investigator at Texas Tech University's Human-Animal Interaction Lab, where she studies animal welfare. After becoming more of a dog person in her personal and professional life, Anastasia wanted to understand better why dogs react and behave in certain ways. More importantly, she wanted to figure out how to help them further. Through her research and the One Welfare approach that takes into account human welfare and environmental context, Anastasia and her PhD students study different situations and learn how to identify causes and solutions most accurately. She believes that we are just scratching the surface of what we can learn about our dogs, how we can be better companions to them, and how to apply our learning to improve our mutual connection.  For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/anastasia-stellato-2024 

Winnie Au is a photographer who has worked on many dog-related projects over the years. Her most notable project to date is Cone of Shame, with its name taken from the stigma connected to the cone-shape object dogs have to wear after medical procedures. Through her colorful and creative photos, Winnie has aimed to flip that concept around and show that this is actually a beautiful transition into a better life ahead for the dogs. What started as a small set of 12 photos turned into 60, all with different dogs and custom cones, which have now turned into a new book out this Fall.Winnie knows from experience how a cone can lead to a better life because her own basset hound, Clementine, who had to wear one when initially being rescued from a puppy mill. Since adopting her around a decade ago, Winnie and her husband have seen Clementine's initial PTSD, fear, and anxiety diminish greatly. Through taking care of her as a delicate rescue dog, they also realized recently that they were ready to have a child. Now, their home has entered a new stage with a senior dog and young toddler. Pre-order Winnie's forthcoming ‘Cone of Shame' book (out Sept 10), filled with her amazing dog photography series:https://www.winniewow.com/cone-of-shame   For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/winnie-au-2024 

Alexis Devine has been determined over the past five years to grow the types of communication she has with her dogs. It started with her sheepadoodle, Bunny, who she trained to learn 100+ pre-recorded buttons that helped express feelings, wants, and needs. Today, this has grown to include other techniques like gestural commands or pointing. Through this process, Alexis has made sure to try to give as much agency to the dogs as possible when making these decisions. Not forcing choices on them, and instead allowing them to lead the way, also enables you to better understand their true nature by paying close attention to subtle cues. In reserving any judgement and just embracing our dogs for who they are, we can do a better job to help accommodate their needs. Along the way, we'll likely learn a thing or two about ourselves as well.Since last appearing on Dog Save The People in 2021, Alexis recently released a new book ‘I Am Bunny' which you can find here:harpercollins.com/products/i-am-bunny-alexis-devine For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/alexis-devine-2024

EPISODE 5 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series:We've become disconnected from the natural world around us. However, our dogs – and our dog parks – can help us reconnect to our environment in a more attentive and curious way. When we start to feel a deeper understanding of our place within the larger ecosystem, we can start to care more about protecting it and living symbiotically with all non-human creatures and wildlife.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!In this episode, we hear from guest experts Annette McGivney, Anjulie Rao, and Ed Yong. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom.Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People websiteDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation websiteDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

EPISODE 4 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series:Third places like dog parks can help us form ties and cohesion among neighbors. Developing this trust and dependability can foster communities that are more unified, safer, and friendly. It's also important, however, to ensure that there is equitable access for all neighborhoods to benefit from this foundational support.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!In this episode, we hear from guest experts Megan Mueller PhD, Setha Low, Amanda McDermott, and Anjulie Rao. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom.Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People websiteDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation websiteDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

EPISODE 3 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series:Dog parks provide a chance for us to meet strangers we might not otherwise. Through our shared love for our dogs and the inherent trust of meeting another dog parent, we can foster new relationships with those around us. These interactions can allow us to widen our perspectives, increase our sense of empathy for others, and come together in greater unity.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!In this episode, we hear from guest experts Teena Patel, Dr. Camille Ward, and Meredith May. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom.Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People websiteDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation websiteDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

EPISODE 2 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series:Guided Play is a learning approach borrowed from child education that may be applied to dogs, too. It involves ongoing observation and interaction to understand the subject's needs and preferences. As dog parents, we should actively pay attention to our dogs at dog parks to ensure optimal engagement. Some dogs may love socializing or only want to play catch with you. Some dogs may prefer wide open, unfenced public land to explore and express their natural instincts.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!In this episode, we hear from guest experts Teena Patel, Dr. Camille Ward, and Meredith May. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom.Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People websiteDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation websiteDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

EPISODE 1 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series:Many dog parks today still resemble the traditional fenced-in spaces established almost 50 years ago. However, our understanding of how dogs think and the number of dogs in American households have grown considerably in the last few decades. Humans have also become increasingly isolated due to the usage of digital technologies and the decline of public spaces for real-life interactions. Through it all, dog parks remain one of the few enduring third places that attract all types of people. It's more important than ever to build out from the dog park paradigm, to strengthen community ties and raise appreciation for the beauty of nature.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom.Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People websiteDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation websiteDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Introducing a new narrative series, Dog Parkology!The show will look at dog parks through our relationship with dogs, with each other, and with the land. From their inception around half a century ago, dog parks have demonstrated their value as public spaces. However, we believe they can have an even more significant impact if we re-imagine their usage in our world. We want to encourage people to ‘think outside the fence' about dog parks today.Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, former Dog Save The People guest, who is an author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.FEATURED LINKSDog Parkology websiteDog Parkology on InstagramDog Parkology on XDog Parkology on FacebookJenna Blum on InstagramSign up for dog park people newsletterDog Save The People on Apple PodcastsDog Save The People on SpotifyDog Walk Meditation on Apple PodcastsDog Walk Meditation on Spotify

MOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): We are bringing our interview with Margot Guralnick – the Architecture and Interiors Editor at Remodelista and Creator of Dog Walk Diary – as the most popular episode of the show last year. As we all learn from our dogs about how to slow down and appreciate nature, like our Dog Walk Meditation series, Margot started realizing that everything around her could make for beautiful collages. She started to make them and now has an amazing collection of art from these dog walks. She credits Enrique, her canine companion, for changing the way she goes through the world.

To finish the year, this episode highlights 2023 guests who joined us on Dog Save The People. This year the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more. For more information about the episode, guests, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/2023-recap 

As a farewell story from our host John Bartlett, we are resurfacing a special story from him right in time for the holidays. John has had many dogs in his life, but the most special and important relationship he had was with Tiny Tim, a three-legged pit bull rescue who lost a leg on Christmas Eve one year. But with John, Tiny Tim found his forever home. They would galavant around New York City and it enriched John's life in many ways. Tiny Tim also inspired John to create a foundation in his name to support independent dog shelters and rescues in honor of his hairy soulmate.

Longtime show host John Bartlett is stepping down after five years on the Dog Save The People podcast. With a new job position at Parsons School of Design, he will often be traveling internationally and have more obligations that necessitate his time. We're happy to see him take this new career step. It's been a privilege for us to have John leading conversations on the show for all these years, speaking to over 150 guests. In this announcement, John shares his appreciation for the meaningful conversations fellow dog parents shared with him on the show.

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Stress Relief Body Scan, from the new season of our Dog Walk Meditation series. This specific visualization meditation is designed to release tension throughout the body while on a dog walk, or sitting with a dog next to you. This guided body scan will slowly, from head to toe, recognize where you may be holding stress and imagine releasing tightness with each exhale. By allowing the body to decompress mindfully, you will be left feeling grounded and centered. When we are calm and stress-free, our dogs tend to reflect back a similar demeanor. Dog Walk Meditation features short guided meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on daily walks together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment.FEATURED LINKS:Dog Walk Meditation website - www.dogwalkmeditation.comDog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - www.open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3Annette McGivney website - www.annettemcgivney.comAnnette McGivney on Instagram - www.instagram.com/annettemcgivneyAnnette McGivney's book Pure Land - www.amazon.com/Pure-Land-Cultures-Search-Heaven/dp/0998527882/

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Pure Love, from the new season of our Dog Walk Meditation series. This specific visualization meditation is designed to bring you closer to the natural world that surrounds you, wherever you are. This practice will also help you to connect and reflect on your relationship with your dog in a deeply spiritual way. Afterward, you may feel the pure love from your mutual bond and immense gratitude for having a dog in your life.Dog Walk Meditation features short guided meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on daily walks together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment.FEATURED LINKS:Dog Walk Meditation website - www.dogwalkmeditation.comDog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - www.open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3Annette McGivney website - www.annettemcgivney.comAnnette McGivney on Instagram - www.instagram.com/annettemcgivneyAnnette McGivney's book Pure Land - www.amazon.com/Pure-Land-Cultures-Search-Heaven/dp/0998527882/

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Embrace Joy, from the new season of our Dog Walk Meditation series. This specific walking meditation has been designed to help you gain a stronger appreciation for your dog and the natural world on your walks together. It will also direct you to notice a dog's exuberance, and this happiness may extend into our hearts and minds. The reward from this meditation will be a feeling of joy that allows you to be more present with others in daily routines, bringing an increased sense of gratitude and fullness to life. Dog Walk Meditation features short guided meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on daily walks together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment.FEATURED LINKS:Dog Walk Meditation website - www.dogwalkmeditation.comDog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - www.open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3Annette McGivney website - www.annettemcgivney.comAnnette McGivney on Instagram - www.instagram.com/annettemcgivneyAnnette McGivney's book Pure Land - www.amazon.com/Pure-Land-Cultures-Search-Heaven/dp/0998527882/

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Sharing This Moment, from the new season of our Dog Walk Meditation series. This specific walking meditation has been designed to focus on breathing, ease your mind, relax your body, and bring attention to your dog. The reward will be a calming feeling that strengthens your connection together. Learn how to take your thoughts away from the distractions of everyday life and instead ground yourself in the present moment with your dog. Plus, it can be a way for us to better get in touch with the nature around us, wherever we are. Guided by former Dog Save The People guest, Annette McGivney. Dog Walk Meditation features short guided meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on daily walks together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment. FEATURED LINKS:Dog Walk Meditation website - www.dogwalkmeditation.comDog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - www.open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3Annette McGivney website - www.annettemcgivney.comAnnette McGivney on Instagram - www.instagram.com/annettemcgivneyAnnette McGivney's book Pure Land - www.amazon.com/Pure-Land-Cultures-Search-Heaven/dp/0998527882/

We're back from our summer break to officially announce the launch of Season 2 of the Dog Walk Meditation podcast. This trailer preview features an introduction from former guest Annette McGivney, an award-winning nature journalist and lifelong meditator. The show features short guided meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on daily walks together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment. This season's will also emphasize the beauty in off-leash dog walks and provide guidance on how to safely prepare.  FEATURED LINKS:Dog Walk Meditation website - www.dogwalkmeditation.com Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686 Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - www.open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3 Annette McGivney website - www.annettemcgivney.comAnnette McGivney on Instagram - www.instagram.com/annettemcgivney

We'll be taking a brief pause from posting new interviews during July and August. Over the Dog Days of Summer, you can follow along with us on Instagram where we'll be highlighting the beautiful work of artists that feature dogs at instagram.com/dogsavethepeople. One thing that we'll be working on, which we're happy to now announce, is that we're in production on Season 2 of our spin-off Dog Walk Meditation podcast. We will also be sharing select episode previews in the Dog Save The People podcast feed.Season 2 of Dog Walk Meditation will be guided by Annette McGivney – a journalist, book author, meditator, and former Dog Save The People guest! You may remember from her touching story with her dogs Sunny and Trudy and their special connection to nature. If you haven't heard Season 1 of the Dog Walk Meditation podcast, guided by John Bartlett, you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.As an independent publisher, we appreciate any and all support to help make the show happen – from sharing our social posts, buying a t-shirt at dogsavethepeople.com/shop, leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or submitting ideas for guests at dogsavethepeople.com/connect. See you soon!If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Dr. Kwane Stewart is a veterinarian whose work started in hospitals and shelters but later took to the streets. For over a decade, Kwane has been helping the dogs of the unhoused – going up to people on the street and offering his medical help. Now, he and his brother Ian Stewart run the Project Street Vet nonprofit with the mission of providing medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. His new book, What It Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarian's Quest for Healing and Hope, gives first-hand insights into the special dynamics of the relationship that he's observed over his years in the field – and why the bond of the unhoused and their dogs can be stronger than anyone else.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-kwane-stewart - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Antonia Bruce is a UK-based artist who has worked across many mediums over the years, including drawing and painting. When she was faced with having to stay off her feet for a while due to a medical issue, two special dogs came into her life. Hal and Isla were a pair of fox hounds, who were not easy to train. But as Antonia started to slowly walk again as the puppies were learning to, they kept ramping up activity together – eventually both reaching normal levels. In addition to motivating her on a physical and mental side, the fox hound breed became a subject of artistic inspiration for Antonia in her drawings.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/antonia-bruce - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Richard Mercer facilitates a pet loss support group for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, where he helps those working through their grief. Through his time working with those struggling to process and move forward, Richard has learned how to guide people along their journey. He realizes and stresses that everyone heals differently, and on varying timelines. Certain practices, however, can typically be beneficial for most – such as looking at how we frame the memories of our dogs for the past and future. These pet loss support groups can also provide a crucial sense of community when people can feel alone.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/richard-mercer - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Margot Guralnick works as the Architecture and Interiors Editor at Remodelista for her day job, but she also discovered a personal artistic outlet through Enrique, her dog. As they would go for their walks in the neighborhood of The Bronx, and being forced to go at a slower pace due to constant sniffing, Margot started to see her surroundings in a new way and find little pieces of nature she thought were beautiful. When getting home, she would transform these into artistic collages to showcase her finds. This became Dog Walk Diary, her ongoing series that she shares on Instagram with the world. Along the way, not only did she find a new love for nature, but she finally understood how transformative dogs can be.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/margot-guralnick - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Elli Frank is the Founder of Mr. Bones & Co, a nonprofit named in honor of her late dog, which focuses on helping out with more difficult dog rescue situations and in quality over quantity. A former guest on the show a few years ago, Elli recently set out on the first leg of the Tin Can Kennel Tour, where she listed her farm upstate for sale, got an airstream, and traveled across the U.S. with her own dogs. Along the way, they would stop at different rescue shelters for Elli to learn about their process, see how she could help any dogs they have, and figure out how to spread these ideas to the rescue community at large. They also stopped at national parks and Elli discovered a new perspective on what “home” really means to her.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/elli-frank-returns - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a working vet for over 30 years. In his new book, The Vet at Noah's Ark, Doug writes about a year in his life in the 90's, living and working in inner city Los Angeles during the time of the Rodney King riots. Throughout his career, Doug's work has impacted not only his relationships with animals, but with people as well – including his father, whose world was turned upside down when he got his own dog.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/doug-mader - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Dr. Sharon Holland is a Professor in American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches a class on animal studies. She has written several books, with her work exploring areas of race, feminist, and queer theory. Her journey alongside animals during her life, and living with dogs at home, has informed her intimate perspective around animal studies. Through gaining true connection with all the species on our wonderful planet, Sharon believes we can better connect to our humanity and bring about justice.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-sharon-holland - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

With his new movie, The Year of the Dog, filmmaker and actor Rob Grabow explores how hard the cycle of addiction can be to break. However, like the main character who Rob plays in the film, having a dog by your side can be an important relationship that has helped many people to stay accountable in their journey to sobriety. For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/rob-grabow - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

After struggling with opening up to his parents about his sexuality, Kimo Pokini adopted his dog Jazz as an adult and found a new understanding about family and acceptance. Kimo is also the Co-Founder and Director of Development for Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, which focuses on pet retention and keeping dogs with their people as much as possible to remain a family.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/kimo-pokini - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Dr. Jessica Maricevic is the founder of Empathic Paws, an organization to help spread awareness and advocate for more therapy dogs to be brought into educational envrionments, with a focus on high schools in particular. As a teacher and a mother, and someone who has conducted studies on the topic, Jessica has a special understanding of how important social-emotional learning is for kids that age. Not only do these dogs not provide a distraction, they instead actually enhance the learning process and well-being of the students in incredibly powerful ways.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-jessica-maricevic - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Tom Turcich is the 10th person to walk around the world, and he is the first to do it with a dog by his side. When he was only a few months into his journey, he adopted Savannah, a puppy at the time. It took some training, but soon enough she was walking the 24 miles a day with Tom at her side. They would go on to spend the next seven years together, going across 37 countries and making everlasting memories and a forever bond. It's an accomplishment and adventure to see the world as it is, but doing so with your best furry friend at your side makes it all the better.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/tom-turcich - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Susan Scheifley is a dog and empathy coach who helps people strengthen their relationship with their dog through her consulting company - Canine Connections with Heart. She is a certified HeartMath trainer, has practiced meditation for 15 years, studied alongside dog trainers, and has taken care of and rehomed hundreds of dogs.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/susan-scheifley - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

MOST POPULAR 2022 EPISODE (Re-issue): Meredith May is a book author and former longtime journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she was shortlisted for Pulitzer Prize. Her latest book, Loving Edie, details her experience and lessons learned from an extremely anxious and sensitive canine companion who taught her how to slow down, become selfless, and find a maternal spirit. For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/meredith-may If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

To wrap up the year, this episode features highlights from 2022 guests that we had the pleasure of having conversations with on Dog Save The People. As we faced a transitional year of moving back to “normal” life, one thing that has only deepened over this time is the strong sense of connection that we have with our dogs.For more information about the episode, guests, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/2022-recap - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Sheryl Dunleavy is the Founder of The Ann Parke Collection, an antique business focused mainly on dogs. The lineage of the items, particularly some like Staffordshire ceramic dogs, dates back all the way to the mid-1800s and can be traced to Queen Victoria. Prior to her reign, dogs had just been looked at as working animals. But Victoria, whose main childhood companion was a King Charles Spaniel named Dash, modeled a kinder, loving acceptance of her dog to society. When she became Queen, Victoria showed the public how dogs could be part of your home, your family, and that they should be treated properly. The public perception changed, spurring a dramatic shift around the domestication and artistic documentation of dogs. Today, Sheryl tries to honor Victoria's legacy – and how special it is to capture dogs through art – in her own collection of antiques.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/sheryl-dunleavy - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist and book author Ed Yong's latest book, An Immense World, looks at the different ways animals experience the world from a sensory level. While Ed was in the midst of writing about this topic, a canine companion came into his life (for the first time ever), and gave him new insights into his work. Raising his corgi, named Typo, allowed him to reflect daily about what his own dog might be feeling, and leaned into these thoughts with curiosity and empathy which enriched his life, reinforced his book research and made him feel closer to nature, and the planet in a more profound way. For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/ed-yong - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Feeling Gratitude, from a new spinoff series – Dog Walk Meditation – brought to you by the team at Dog Save The People. This walking meditation is a way to feel a deeper and more present sense of appreciation for your dog, your life, and recognizing what you have – not what you don't. This seasonal series will feature short meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on a walk together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment. Your guide for the new show is John Bartlett, a certified mediation teacher and host of the Dog Save The People podcast. Both shows are original series produced by As It Should Be.FEATURED LINKSDog Walk Meditation website - https://www.dogwalkmeditation.com Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686 Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3

As a veterinary oncologist for several decades, Dr. Renée Alsaraff often treated her canine patients with cancer. But when she herself was later diagnosed with "the c-word" (as she prefers to call it), everything changed. She was forced to confront the same difficult process she was helping patients through, and this time she had her own dog at her side to help persevere. This journey inspired her new book – Sit, Stay, Heal – reflecting on the lessons she's learned in her practice and own experience over the years.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-renee-alsaraff - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Leaving Negativity, from a new spinoff series – Dog Walk Meditation – brought to you by the team at Dog Save The People. This walking meditation is a way to feel a deeper and more present sense of appreciation for your dog, your life, and recognizing what you have – not what you don't. This seasonal series will feature short meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on a walk together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment. Your guide for the new show is John Bartlett, a certified mediation teacher and host of the Dog Save The People podcast. Both shows are original series produced by As It Should Be.FEATURED LINKSDog Walk Meditation website - https://www.dogwalkmeditation.com Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686 Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3