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If you love talking about your dog – and who doesn’t, then the PawsGo PAWdcast is for you. Join Jean and Karen (friends who are dog owners, dog lovers and animal advocates) for their conversations with dog trainers, animal communicators, veterinarians, animal welfare advocates, entrepreneurs, nutritionists – you get the idea. Each episode concludes with a PawsDown and a PawsUp – things that annoy dog owners or make us smile.
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- Sep 25, 202648 min
Inspiring Young Advocates - A Dog Named 647
Karen and Jean chat with veterinarian, author, and animal welfare advocate Dr. Nancy Kay about her newest book, A Dog Named 647, a middle-grade novel that introduces young readers to the realities of puppy mills. Dr. Kay’s advocacy against puppy mills grew directly out of her work as a veterinarian, where she saw firsthand the physical and emotional harm suffered by dogs from commercial breeding operations — as well as the impact on families who unknowingly purchased unhealthy or fearful pupp...
- Sep 11, 202641 min
What is Possible: An Animal Welfare Love Story
It’s time to be inspired by the story of a veterinary hospital in Boston, Massachusetts that is so, so, so much more! Jean’s conversation with MSPCA-Angell spokeswoman Corinne Bourgoin outlines what is possible when leading animal welfare services and veterinary care operate under one legendary roof. This Massachusetts institution — often referred to as the “Mayo Clinic for animals” — has been around since 1868 and provides wraparound services for pets and the people who love them. You’...
- Aug 24, 202644 min
PawsGo Recall: Listener Favorites Worth Fetching, How a Dog Named Friday Inspired a Pawfectly Delicious Idea
We love dog-trepreneurs — especially smart women with big ideas that do good! This is one of our favorite PawsGo Pawdcast episodes and one of the very first we recorded. Karen and Jean chat with Anne Tuccillo, founder of Pawfectly Delicious Dog Treats. As Anne was preparing to retire from federal service, she was also thinking about what the future would look like for her adult son, Bryan, who was aging out of special education services and facing limited employment opportunities. Then their ...
- Aug 6, 202645 min
The science of happy dogs and cats with Dr. Zazie Todd
Jean and Karen had the great pleasure of chatting with Dr. Zazie Todd, animal behavior expert and award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy and Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. Zazie is also the host of the second annual Bark! Fest, a virtual book festival for animal lovers. Co-hosted with Kristi Benson, Bark! Fest returns in September 2026 with an extraordinary lineup of authors and conver...
- Jul 24, 202642 min
PawsGo Recall: Listener Favorites Worth Fetching!!! It Really Is Magic: The Relaxation Protocol for Dogs
We’re bringing back the most popular episode of the PawsGo Pawdcast! In this listener-favorite conversation, we explore Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol—a simple, structured approach designed to help dogs learn how to settle, stay calm, and remain comfortable as the world around them changes. Whether you are helping an anxious dog, an excitable dog, a newly adopted dog, or simply want to build better focus and calm at home, this episode offers practical guidance you can begin using rig...
- Jul 14, 202648 min
The Power of Pawsitive Training with Pat Miller
Karen and Jean are absolutely giddy to welcome Pat Miller to the PawsGo Pawdcast—yes, they are definitely fangirling! What if understanding how your dog thinks could transform the way you train—and the relationship you share? Pat Miller, renowned trainer, behavior consultant, author, and founder of Peaceable Paws, joins us for a fascinating conversation about positive, force-free dog training. Pat shares highlights from the newly revised edition of her bestselling book, The Power of Positive ...
- Jul 3, 202647 min
Discover our National Parks, become a BARK Ranger!
Just in time for summer fun, Karen and Jean welcome Ben Jarvis and Nicki Wright of US Bark Rangers to the PawsGo Pawdcast. Ben created US Bark Rangers, and Nicki helps lead its impressive and growing social media community. Together, they share how you and your dog can become BARK Rangers, explore dog-friendly National and State Parks, and support the public lands we all love. From understanding where dogs are welcome to finding parks closer to home, this episode is all about getting outside,...
- Dec 23, 202541 min
2025 Holiday Edition of PawsGo Pawdcast!
It’s a holiday tradition at the PawsGo Pawdcast — Karen and Jean are joined once again by their friend and favorite storyteller, Andrew Hager, author of All American Dogs. This festive episode is packed with quick, fun presidential-pet stories perfect to share at holiday parties, as conversation starters, or to diffuse those inevitable tense dinner moments. In this episode: • Why are Scotties basically the official dog of Christmas? A little Fala history explains it all. • How did pardoning a...
About Pawdcast
If you love talking about your dog – and who doesn’t, then the PawsGo PAWdcast is for you. Join Jean and Karen (friends who are dog owners, dog lovers and animal advocates) for their conversations with dog trainers, animal communicators, veterinarians, animal welfare advocates, entrepreneurs, nutritionists – you get the idea. Each episode concludes with a PawsDown and a PawsUp – things that annoy dog owners or make us smile.
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