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MOST POPULAR 2024 EPISODE (Re-issue): As a surfer, climber, and outdoors enthusiast, Ben Moon always loved to seek adventure. His dog, Denali, was his sidekick as they traveled around the Pacific Northwest. When Ben got sick, it was Denali who remained by his side, deepening how much having a canine companion meant to him. Now with his current dog, Nori, he’s learning how to slow down and appreciate a sense of home.

END OF YEAR RECAP: To finish the year, this episode highlights 2024 guests who joined us on Dog Save The People. This year the conversations centered around animal behavior, companionship, maturation, and inspiration.

Psychologist, animal behaviorist, certified dog trainer, and author Zazie Todd has a conversation about her new book – Bark: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog – and what we can do to better understand our dogs’ behavior and engage with them where they’re at.

Pamela Hornik is an art collector whose close relationship with her furry soulmate, Teddy, led her to developing a passion for dog artworks in particular. The ‘Some Dogs’ exhibit, which includes pieces from the collection, was exhibited in San Francisco in 2023 and Dallas in 2024.

As an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, writer Lisa Jhung feels that being out in nature with our dogs is a great way to experience running and other outdoor activities. The joy they have to be outside, with her feet and their paws against the dirt, is a feeling she describes as a contagious kind of happiness.

After settling back in one place following years traveling the globe, Tom Turcich and his dog Savannah had to find a new rhythm and routine. During that time, Tom wrote a memoir about their time together on the road. The hardest moment came, however, when Savannah unfortunately passed away at the end of that process. But after spending every second together for years, Tom appreciates the memories they were able to share.

Vanessa Woods is the Director for Duke University’s Puppy Kindergarten program, which aims to better understand the signs of a good service dog. In the process, she’s also learned about other helpful insights for all dog parents. In her new book with her husband and fellow dog-expert Brian Hare, they share tips and activity ideas for puppies everywhere.

As the new ‘massacre law’ in Turkey has put many stray dogs in danger, animal rights activists are calling to repel it. The overpopulation problem can be solved with a prior plan of action (catch, neuter, vaccinate, release) – it just needs more resources.

Stray dogs in Turkey are often fed and cared for by their communities and become familiar neighborhood personalities. However, with an increasing dog overpopulation – and a few sensationalized deadly dog attacks – the government is looking to crack down on this longtime cultural tradition with a new law to remove stray dogs from streets. Citizens and animal rights activists are frustrated by shortsighted plans that lack practical and a humane approach. In this episode, we speak with several guest experts about the situation.

As a surfer, climber, and outdoors enthusiast, Ben Moon always loved to seek adventure. His dog, Denali, was his sidekick as they traveled around the Pacific Northwest. When Ben got sick, it was Denali who remained by his side, deepening how much having a canine companion meant to him. Now with his current dog, Nori, he’s learning how to slow down and appreciate a sense of home.

Actress and writer Marianne Leone speaks about the impact of a group of Bichon family dogs that she's had with her husband, Chris Cooper, over the years. After the loss of their son, Jesse, the dogs have been able to keep their spirits up and find joy in difficult times.

As a longtime writer National Geographic, Jennifer Holland has spent a lot of time researching and writing about animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and more. In her new book, Dog Smart, she helps us re-consider how we might evaluate the intelligence of dogs.

Animal welfare and behavior expert Anastasia Stellato is studying how we can better understand our animals through her research at Texas Tech University’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab, where she is the Principal Investigator. She urges us, as humans, to take responsibility for growing the relationship with our dogs.

Winnie Au is back on Dog Save The People to discuss how her senior basset hound Clementine paved the way for her journey into motherhood, and how her Cone of Shame series evolved into a new book that is releasing this September.

Former guest Alexis Devine returns to Dog Save The People to discuss her new book, I Am Bunny, and the lessons she’s learned from her dog Bunny over the years of working together. Through better understanding Bunny’s behavior and why she reacts to certain things, it has provided perspective for Alexis to re-consider her own patterns.

This is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Nature Re-Enchantment episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

This is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Social Capital’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

This is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Common Ground’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

This is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Guided Play’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

This is a special bonus episode that features the ‘Think Outside The Fence’ episode of the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

This is a special bonus episode that features an introduction to the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.

MOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): Margot Guralnick start creating artistic collages from the nature she was observing around her when slowing down on walks with Enrique, her dog. Her account Dog Walk Diary started and has blossomed into a beautiful series of work.

END OF YEAR RECAP: To wrap up the year, this episode includes highlights from 2023 guests who we had the pleasure of having conversations with. This year, the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more.

RE-ISSUE: As he steps down from the hosting chair, we wanted to bid farewell to host John Bartlett by sharing the special Christmas story about Tiny Tim, his hairy soulmate. As a three-legged pit bull rescue, named after the Charles Dickens character, he changed John’s life forever. John even started a Tiny Tim Rescue Fund organization and clothing line in memory and honor of his beloved dog.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Longtime show host John Bartlett is stepping down after five years on the Dog Save The People podcast. 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 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.

This 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.

This walking meditation is 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. 

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.