Sit. Stay. Share!

Heather long dreamed of racing in the Iditarod. But for now, she's content skijoring with her dogs — and doing canicross during non-snowy seasons — and helping others get excited about the wild world of dog powered sports.Here are some of the resources she (and I) mentioned during the episode:The Chase Away 5KThe Green Mountain Iron DogHer training guide for beginnersCloverField K9/ Environmental CourseThe Vermont Mushers groupNorth Country MushersGunstock (New Hampshire) skijoring programWorldwide map of dog friendly trailsShare your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Emily knew she'd face some challenges after she and her husband adopted Moscu, a blind podenco. But some of those challenges were a little...unexpected! Listen to learn more.Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Vet tech Deb Glottman and veterinarian Connie Riggs had a long history of working together — and a strong desire to help companion animals get the vet care they need, even after their people have hit hard times. Or, perhaps more accurately, especially after their people have hit hard times. So they created The Mitzvah Fund.Learn more about this amazing mobile vet clinic, how to help, and how to apply (if you're eligible): https://www.themitzvahfundvt.orgShare your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

It's Valentine's Day and we want to hear about puppy love! Literally, that is: Who does your pet love more than anyone else? Do they have a boyfriend/ girlfriend/ best friend? Is the love reciprocal or unrequited?! To kick it all off, hear Ellie Hound's obsession with "the Silver Fox," my friend's greyhound, Kiefer. (I could not find a photo of them together; sorry!)Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Leslie decided to take a break from fostering. But Scout had a different plan in mind. And when you're this cute -- and need this much help -- there's only one thing to do.Curious about her vintage shop? Check it out! https://www.blackdogvintagemi.comShare your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Thanksgiving marked our 10th "Gotcha Day" with Vesper, and in January, he'll theoretically be 14. It took a while to bond with him -- in large part because he has 3 distinct personalities that turn on and off without warning -- but we wouldn't trade our reactive Mr CrankyPants for anything in the world.Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

The perfect home quickly became...not so perfect. Listen to our first Halloween episode to hear the harrowing tale. (No hounds were harmed, we promise! We'd never do that to you.)Want to learn more about this haunted house? Kristel published a book about it, In Stone, in 2013. Find it here, among other places: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Kristel-Smart/dp/1492965219Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Nellie helped Paige get over a devastating loss: That of her first dachshund, Maci. You'll need the Kleenex for this one, but I promise their tale is worth it. Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Addi's 2 dogs have 2 very different definitions of what it means to be a happy "working" dog. Working with them -- and learning from them -- changed her approach to dog training and inspired her to open her own training business. Hear her story to learn more. Then check out her website, Green Paws Boarding and Training, here: https://www.greenpawsbat.com Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Robin wanted a dog she could adventure with. She got an amazing dog who took her on an adventure she never expected, when Blaze went blind shortly after adopting him. "But I'd do it all over again, in a heartbeat." Listen to her story to learn more about the joys and challenges of a special needs dog. For support with your special needs pet -- or to provide support to others -- check out the Unstoppables Project: https://www.theunstoppablesproject.org/ Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Jillian got her start in pet photography to promote her chicken rental business -- but it really took off when a friend asked a favor. Hear her story to learn more about her background, process, and approach. Follow her on Instagram @gonetothedogsphotography for your daily pet pic smile, or visit her website to book a session: https://www.gonetothedogsphotography.com Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Amy communicates regularly with her dog, Elvira. You probably communicate regularly with your pet, too. But "animal communication" is a special skill that offers keen insight into your pet's mind and behaviors. Listen to our latest episode for a better understanding of what she -- and communicators like her -- can do. Visit Amy's website to learn more about her and about animal communication: https://www.spectralcommunications.com And visit this link for a special discount on your first Animal Communication session: bit.ly/SpectralCommunicationsSSSPodcast Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Tory's dog, Charlie, inspired her to look at dog training from a completely different approach: Empower the person to achieve success. Hear her story to learn how it works. Follow Tory on Instagram for more: @dogownerminddesign @vermontpaws Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

How long does it take for a barn cat to become so much more than a barn cat? Ask Amy, whose family adopted a cat to keep the squirrels at bay...and ended up with a beloved family member!Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Yes, it sometimes takes a while to meet the perfect pet. But thanks to perseverance and the Chittenden County Humane Society,  Brittany welcomed her a kitten, Tommy, into her new home this spring. Hear how this little gray tabby has changed the lives of Brittany and her partner, in all the right ways.Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Learn more about Chase Away K9 Cancer, the amazing dock diving black lab champion who inspired it all, and how you can help chase away canine cancer and fund a cure for this disease that affects too many dogs each year.To learn more about canine cancer research or participate in this year's fun run, visit:https://chaseawayk9cancer.orghttps://runsignup.com/chaseaway5kShare your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

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Meet Brady-the-Matchmaker and his person, Jon!

To kick off this podcast, let's begin with one of my stories that's... not about a sighthound!

Welcome to Houndstooth and welcome to our podcast. If you love to talk about your pet, and let's be honest here, who amongst us doesn't, you've come to the right place. Sit, Stay, Share is the spot to swap the kind of pet stories we all love to tell. Tell us about your current pet, your childhood pet, or your best friend's pet you secretly wish was yours. Share your funny stories, your heartwarming stories, your inspirational stories, and... maybe if you need something cathartic, your heartbreak stories. While you're here, you might learn something about pet health or training tips. Maybe it's simply enough to know that you're not the only one who turns their favorite songs into odes to their furry friends because you get to hear our stories too. So sit, stay, share.