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The Dogs Were Good (again) is the only show brave enough to answer the question: were the dogs good this week? Join Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs as he identifies and discusses the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. He is uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[unintelligible squealing due to cute dog]."
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- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
Why Are Pit Bulls So Misunderstood?
This week, Matt is joined by photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand to talk about her work challenging stereotypes around shelter dogs and using art to help misunderstood pups find homes. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Marla! More Sophie Gamand: https://www.sophiegamand.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiegamand/?hl=en Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Welcome Sophie Gamand 00:00:51 | Adoptable Special Guest Marla 00:03:53 | How Did Dogs Become Such a Big Part of Sophie’s Work? 00:07:35 | Mixed Messaging Around Pitbulls 00:10:25 | Pitbull Flower Power 00:23:12 | Top 10 Pitbulls 00:32:48 | How Much Does Being Labeled a Pitbull Impact the Chances of Being Adopted? 00:33:44 | What the Average Person Doesn’t Understand About the Shelter Environment 00:45:53 | How Big of a Difference Can a Good Adoption Photo Make? 00:49:06 | Marla’s Costume Change 00:49:50 | Being an Animal Chaplain 00:53:18 | What Do People Underestimate About the Emotional Side of Working with Animals? 01:03:06 | Sophie’s Recent Substack Article 01:05:37 | Pulling Marla’s Cards from Sophie’s Oracle Deck 01:10:08 | Where to Find Sophie Gamand and Last Looks with Marla Adopt Marla From Episode 83: https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Dogs???
This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, author and longtime rescuer of senior and special needs Golden Retrievers, to talk about her incredible rescue work and life with Goldens. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guests, Miracle and Cosmo! More Jen Golbeck https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenratio4 https://linktr.ee/thegoldenratio4?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3355086a-550a-487e-a8d9-3375b6a5056a Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs 1 Million Subscribers Plaque 00:01:05 | Welcome Dr. Jen Golbeck 00:02:13 | Adoptable Special Guests Cosmo and Miracle 00:05:52 | How Jen Started Fostering and The Golden Ratio 00:18:23 | Sizzle 00:21:40 | Saying Goodbye 00:26:31 | Jen’s Study on Grief and the Internet 00:35:39 | What Does it Mean to Think Like a Dog? 00:43:58 | Giving Your Dog Agency 00:45:14 | Did Jen Expect the Internet to Connect with The Golden Ratio? 00:52:59 | Where Do Jen’s Public and Personal Lives Overlap? 01:01:45 | How Good is Jen at Spotting AI? 01:05:58 | Ways AI and New Tech Intertwine with the Dog World 01:14:28 | Why Do We Love Dogs? 01:15:43 | Last Looks with Cosmo and Miracle Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
We’re Going To Change Animal Welfare Forever
This week, Matt is joined by 15/10 Foundation Executive Director Nicole Burroughs for a transparent look at how the nonprofit has helped thousands of shelter dogs and the massive next step ahead. Plus, Angela joins us with her foster and our special adoptable guest, Odette! 15/10 Foundation: https://15outof10.org/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs and the 15/10 Foundation 00:01:58 | Welcome Nicole and Adoptable Special Guest Odette 00:08:13 | The Role of an Executive Director for a Non-Profit and Nicole’s Story 00:15:58 | The Process of the 15/10 Foundation and Tito 00:34:24 | The 15/10 Foundation Clinic Program 00:45:19 | 15/10 For All 01:01:08 | Hopes for the Next Five Years for the 15/10 Foundation 01:03:08 | Where is the Most Need Right Now? 01:06:09 | Angela’s First Meeting with Odette 01:08:01 | What Home Would Be Best for Odette and What Should Potential Adopters Know About Her? 01:10:32 | Last Looks with Odette Adopt Odette From Episode 81: https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/ Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Salt: Adopted! Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135 Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ More from @weratedogs : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs Website - https://weratedogs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 1, 20261h 10m
The Most Ridiculous Dog Breed
This week, Matt welcomes LaurDIY and her dog Moose for an episode all about Bull Terriers! They dive into what makes these wonderfully weird, egg-headed dogs so unique and why their big personalities have earned them such a devoted following. Follow LaurDIY & Moose https://www.instagram.com/moosetheminibully https://www.tiktok.com/@UCap97Ue8K_BpKlrvQRYd6JA https://www.youtube.com/laurdiy Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Welcoming Moose and Lauren 01:09 | Adoptable Dogs From SPCA of Westchester 03:08 | All About Bull Terriers 08:24 | Lauren’s Journey as a Creator 13:18 | Fuzz Boy Originals 18:13 | Adopting Diggy 27:01 | Moose or Diggy? Game 32:51 | Assumptions on Bull Terriers 37:18 | Bull or No Bull? Game 46:52 | Favorite Bull Terrier Content 1:01:24 | Hero Bull Terriers 1:06:18 | Outro Adopt Any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2 Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ Salt: Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb Adopt Nino From Episode 79 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/nino-151a450d-c570-45cf-bc64-9e17375a045a/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/ Adopt Doris From Episode 78 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/doris-2c893d49-9dd6-4fad-8f6a-4c678f94e1b2/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/details/ Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 24, 202638 min
The Internet Has Fallen In Love With This Awkward Dog
This week, Matt welcomes Kelly and her famously awkward dog, Cashew, to find out what makes Cashew so wonderfully weird! Plus, we’re joined in studio by our special adoptable guest, Nino! Follow Cashew & Kelly https://www.instagram.com/cashewtok https://www.tiktok.com/@cashewtokk Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Welcome Kelly and Cashew 00:01:33 | Adoptable Special Guest Nino 00:05:32 | Finding Cashew 00:09:36 | Cashew’s Personality and Upsies 00:12:37 | Dogs That Look Like Emojis 00:17:00 | Kelly’s Inspiration to Share Cashew 00:20:58 | Has Kelly Ever Been Recognized? 00:23:24 | Guessing Cashew’s Breed 00:26:17 | Guessing the Price of Dog Accessories 00:33:05 | Has Posting Started to Feel Like a Job and What’s Changed Since Starting the Account? 00:35:05 | Last Looks with Nino Adopt Nino From Episode 79 Adopt Doris From Episode 78 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/doris-2c893d49-9dd6-4fad-8f6a-4c678f94e1b2/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/details/ Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 17, 202645 min
Can Dogs Talk?
This week, Matt interviews Alexis Devine and her famous talking dog, Bunny, to explore how we communicate with our pets, what our dogs might be trying to tell us, and whether we can actually talk back! Alexis's Book: https://tinyurl.com/mv7ur96d Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:40 | Adoptable Special Guest Doris! 02:40 | Alexis, Bunny, and Communicating With Buttons 09:06 | Why Buttons? 18:07 | Dog Language 21:13 | The Ouchie 24:17 | Reasons To Get Buttons 26:10 | Skepticism 28:01 | What Gets Posted? What Doesn't? 31:52 | Research Project 34:18 | What lessons Bunny Has Taught Alexis 36:12 | How To Start 40:45 | Why Do We Love Dogs? Adopt Doris From Episode 78 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/doris-2c893d49-9dd6-4fad-8f6a-4c678f94e1b2/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/details/ Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix Adopt Keira From Episode 75 https://www.instagram.com/deservingdogs/ Adopt Giuseppe From Episode 74 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-117936 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Trudy From Episode 71! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48035016-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Lilac From Episode 70 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/lilac Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Jessica From Episode 68 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-308 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Jimmy from Episode 66 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-307 Adopt Sharon from Episode 65 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/sharon Adopt Phyllis From Episode 63 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-301 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Cider From Episode 61! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47071669-van-nuys-california-poodle-miniature-mix Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Robin From Episode 57! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47334358-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Lady From Episode 55! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-279 Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54! https://www.angelcitypits.org/ Adopt Sprout From Episode 53! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sprout-bcbda34b-1fa1-4611-a7fd-c787e1a270ba/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Yogi From Episode 49! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-black-bear-48e4857a-a1c6-4259-ae0e-3825b826184a/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Jeff from Episode 45! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/ Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278
- Sep 10, 202653 min
Singers React To Singing Dogs
This week, Matt is joined by the band Tiny Habits to talk all things dogs! They also put their musical expertise to the test by judging some hilarious singing dogs! Plus we welcome another adoptable guest, Baby Shark! More Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabitsofficial.com/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:03:26 | Adoptable Special Guest Baby Shark 00:06:44 | Cinya and Maya’s Dogs 00:08:21 | American Idol for Dogs 00:24:47 | How Cinya, Maya, and Judah Found Each Other 00:28:42 | Creative Disagreements in a Trio 00:30:39 | Maintaining Closeness 00:32:11 | What Success Looks Like Right Now for Tiny Habits 00:33:54 | Tiny Habits’ New Album Keepers 00:39:41 | Build a Band 00:46:50 | Making a Song for Baby Shark 00:48:27 | Last Looks with Baby Shark 00:49:24 | Last Questions for Tiny Habits Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77 http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323 Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix Adopt Keira From Episode 75 https://www.instagram.com/deservingdogs/ Adopt Giuseppe From Episode 74 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-117936 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Trudy From Episode 71! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48035016-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Lilac From Episode 70 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/lilac Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Jessica From Episode 68 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-308 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Jimmy from Episode 66 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-307 Adopt Sharon from Episode 65 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/sharon Adopt Phyllis From Episode 63 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-301 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Cider From Episode 61! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47071669-van-nuys-california-poodle-miniature-mix Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Robin From Episode 57! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47334358-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Lady From Episode 55! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-279 Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54! https://www.angelcitypits.org/ Adopt Sprout From Episode 53! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sprout-bcbda34b-1fa1-4611-a7fd-c787e1a270ba/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Yogi From Episode 49! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-black-bear-48e4857a-a1c6-4259-ae0e-3825b826184a/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Jeff from Episode 45! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/ Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/c
- Sep 3, 20261h 9m
Getting Sober Without Losing Your Best Friend | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 76
This week, we’re joined by Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, to talk about the incredible work his organization does to keep people in recovery and their beloved pets together. Plus, we’re joined in studio by our very special adoptable guest, Dumpling! Dogs Matter: https://www.dogsmatter2.org/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 0:00:00 | Intro 0:01:01 | Adoptable Special Guest Dumpling 0:05:03 | Stephen’s Life, Jayde, and Dogs Matter 0:21:50 | Contacting Dogs Matter and What Happens Next 0:27:10 | Finding Foster Families 0:31:05 | Dogs Matter Aftercare Program 0:33:57 | Dogs Matter Companion Recovery Program 0:35:40 | Combatting the Stigma Surrounding Addiction 0:38:38 | Success Stories and Empathy 0:43:18 | Dogs Matter’s Expansion into Southern California 0:45:46 | CNN’s Hero of the Year 2024 0:50:55 | Partnership with Project Street Vet 0:55:03 | Impact of Dogs Matter and the Future 1:00:30 | How to Help 1:04:11 | Last Looks with Dumpling Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix Adopt Keira From Episode 75 https://www.instagram.com/deservingdogs/ Adopt Giuseppe From Episode 74 https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-117936 Adopt Bella From Episode 73 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319 Adopt Butterball From Episode 72! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/ Adopt Trudy From Episode 71! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48035016-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Lilac From Episode 70 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/lilac Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317 Adopt Jessica From Episode 68 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-308 Adopt Harold From Episode 67 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293 Adopt Jimmy from Episode 66 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-307 Adopt Sharon from Episode 65 https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/sharon Adopt Phyllis From Episode 63 https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-301 Adopt Martha From Episode 62! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299 Adopt Cider From Episode 61! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47071669-van-nuys-california-poodle-miniature-mix Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59 https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/! Adopt Robin From Episode 57! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47334358-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Jada From Episode 56! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada Adopt Lady From Episode 55! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-279 Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54! https://www.angelcitypits.org/ Adopt Sprout From Episode 53! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sprout-bcbda34b-1fa1-4611-a7fd-c787e1a270ba/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Champ From Episode 52! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/ Adopt Dakota From Episode 51! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195 Adopt Yogi From Episode 49! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-black-bear-48e4857a-a1c6-4259-ae0e-3825b826184a/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/ Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix Adopt Jeff from Episode 45! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/ Adopt Robby From Episode 42! https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/ Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit Adopt Opus From Episode 12! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466 Adopt Missy From Episode 9! https://www.petfinder.com/do
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