Happy Tales of Happy Tails

Join me for a conversation with Eileen Koval, a dog behavior specialist, as we discuss the beauty of the way dogs interact with the world around them through stories of her pups, Gilgamesh and Bones. We also discuss her philosophy of finding ways we can set our pups up to succeed, which I love!Be sure to visit her site at https://www.confidentcaninesdogtraining.com!

Quinnie's mom, Beth, shares the joy this little tornado of a pug brought into her life. She also shares some of her experiences rescuing and her thoughts on the critical role dogs play in good mental health. This one is also a must watch on youTube because there are a lot of great Quinnie appearances...plus a couple of my clowns in the background for a bit.

Allie and my mom had a special bond. They loved each other endlessly and always had fun together. But sometimes even my mom's best partner in crime didn't have her back. This story always makes me laugh, even decades later!

This episode is about Allie, the one that started it all for me. I share some of her endearing, and less than endearing but equally funny, shenanigans.

My friend LaNette shares stories about her three pups and such wonderful insight into the way they help us navigate life and seasons while allowing us to be ourselves. 

From a high energy pup to one of the smartest members of the family, Cheetah is a sweet boy that keeps his family on their toes.

Our holiday run proved to be not only a fun, but FUNNY, event!

Such a delightful story about how two tiny pups have a big place in the hearts and home of their people. You will love Chancho and Boba!

Don't miss this sweet story of love and rescue times three leading to a perfect Party of Four!Check out the rescues Kelly worked with and show them some love!Arizona Animal Welfare LeagueCherryland Humane Society

Some of my fondest memories of my parents involve the way they interacted with my pups. This story is one of many and also one of my favorites. Pups love big and they bring out the best in people.

Drago is a BIG lab name after Ivan Drago of Rocky IV fame who does customized design work on the house, steals the blankets and loves BIG. His mom and I also had great conversation about the important role dogs play in our families and some heeler chat too.

Welcome back! This week we come back from break and meet our newest little life saver. Darcy, a Cowboy Corgi with ALL the sass and a turned out paw trotted into our lives and stole ALL the hearts!

I feel like my meditation practice leaves some room for improvement. Take a listen and see if you can help me out.

Sherlock was a spunky, fearless, stubborn little guy that forever changed Leslie's life. Hear their story and also find comfort in our conversation about some of the harder privileges that come along with being loved by a frosty face.

 Hayley LITERALLY changed the entire course of Fern's life! Listen to their story and be uplifted and encouraged.And, check out Fern's book, "Dog Spelled Backward", here.(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Ever feel like you're stuck or alone or both? This week I share a REAL moment with you from a few months ago. If you ever need encouragement, you might not need to look any further than your sweet pup.And check out The Bible Recap that I mention!

There's a new and adorable sheriff in town and he also happens to be a very seasoned traveler. Meet Malbec, hear about his amazing adventures and maybe even pick up a travel tip or two. This is the perfect episode for the travel season. If you love dogs, travel or both, there's plenty here for you!And don't miss them in this month's issue of RV Today!

Andi shares a heritage of love, respect and her own terminology just for pups! There's some suffocating love and sneaky stolen sips of water too.

Meet Ceasar and his person, James. I love the communication between these two and James' ability to recognize cues from Ceasar and apply them to all of his relationships. It's not only a profound amount of self awareness but another example of the tremendous role pups play in our lives.

Ever have one of those, "You can't make this stuff up!" kinda days? This week's episode is dirty AND involves nudity...yet is still family friendly. I promise! Join me for some of our best shenanigans yet.

Mila & Zoe join in the fun as Monica shares about her sweet girls and the parts they play in their family. She also introduces some yummy treats and I'll link them below.  “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”This is for a bundle of 6 bags of the brand that Monica shared, Vital Essentials:https://amzn.to/3N5zxibThis is the brand that we tried, Nature's Advantage:https://amzn.to/3X5DlEz

Listen to Terri's touching story about how Lucy protected the kids throughout her entire life.

Quinn is a spunky little Corgi that lets nothing stop her from being delighted AND from being delightful. Her story is a perfect example of the contagious joy dogs bring into our lives. Don't miss it!

 This week I'm excited to share a discussion with Craig Lancaster. Craig is an award winning author and not only shares some wonderful dog stories but also some great observations about the profound role dogs play in our lives and in revealing the good and sometimes bad in human nature. To learn more about Craig, check out his website and I highly encourage you to read his books. You won't be disappointed! Check out Craig's site:https://www.craig-lancaster.com/

The title says it all. There is nothing more one could say. Seriously, you can't make this stuff up!

 Axel could truly be referred to as a "Gentle Giant". Meet him today as his mom, Gale, shares his precious story and hear how he continues to bless. 

Never a dull moment...meet Chuck and Barney and hear of one of their MANY shenanigans!

Meet Jack and his mom, Carrie, and hear how he lost his street cred and learn about her pawsome job.Carrie's info:https://wagwalking.com/walker-profile/CARRIE02606?utm_source=sms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pcg_profile_share

Introducing Happy Tales of Happy Tails, where you will hear true stories of the funny, heartwarming and ridiculous things dogs do and how they enrich our lives. Thank you for listening. You can also share your story here too! Visit happytalesofhappytails.com to claim your free dog print, learn about new pups each week and message me if you'd like to share your own stories. Meanwhile, sit back, listen and smile!