The Dogs Were Good (again) – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the first episode of The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast! Each week Matt Nelson and Kimmy Jimenez bring you the best dog stories from around the world to hopefully make it into our weekly Top 5. It's a tough job but someone has to do it! Were the dogs good again this week? Tune in and find out!  New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Chapters 00:00 | Intro 02:10 | Table Of Contents 03:05 | Intro Song By Hovey Benjamin 04:32 | Our Guest HANNAH BANANA! 10:15 | Sullivan The Piranha Dog 10:55 | Poppy NEEDS Her Silk Sleep Mask 12:54 | Valentino Gets An Impromptu Photoshoot 17:50 | Smokey And His Giant Stick 19:41 | Kevin and Creed Are Tangled Goldens 21:45 | Jessie and Bob Melt 22:50 | Proper Home Security 23:50 | Zeus The Great Pyrenees  28:36 | Beagle On A Boat 31:13 | Bobcat Loves Blowing Raspberries 32:32 | This Dog Is An Actual Cloud 33:48 | Puppy Mountain 35:29 | Sherlock Retires from Fire Brigade 39:40 | Princess Chicken Nugget Runs Off Intruder! 40:54 | German Shepard Bentho Saves Owner From Tiger Attack 43:33 | Iditarod Race Team With All Rescue Dogs 54:14 | Were The Dogs Good This Week? Adopt Hannah Banana! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Sullivan (our piranha) https://www.tiktok.com/@sullivansworld/video/7476666195211472174?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uKHFCiiuH1 Poppy https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YKuHvy/ Valentino https://www.instagram.com/p/DBJ-V3kNxbA/?igsh=eHVocDhqbzIweXoy Smokey https://www.tiktok.com/@smokeyandhissticks/video/7476230328366009630?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uLC6Ecp8Up Kevin and Creed https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleymaeplatt/video/7477301388540759342?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uMpuEABsDO Jesse and Bob https://www.tiktok.com/@niinuca1987/video/7476742529921125639?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uNaJ3qgkXP Home Security Pup https://www.tiktok.com/@shallowmindedbass/video/7476663065941953822?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uNaodQ9wHX Zeus (now Apollo) https://www.reddit.com/r/greatpyrenees/ Beagle on Boat https://www.tiktok.com/@mikepancake4141/video/7477186793385889067?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uPIyMqmSNS Not So Angry Bobcat https://www.tiktok.com/@brutamerica/video/7476886917468917035?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uNqbDuMoG7 Cloud Dog https://www.tiktok.com/@charlottemaltaparty/video/7460999854089571606?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uPVFspALtP Puppy Mountain https://apnews.com/article/puppy-mountain-yangtze-river-china-photo-d5d59c2d787068c279cb99eff526827a Sherlock https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlyyw0qr94o Princess Chicken Nugget https://news3lv.com/news/local/man-fleeing-police-breaks-into-las-vegas-apartment-terrifying-couple Bentho https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/heroic-german-shepherd-bentho-sacrifices-his-life-to-save-his-owner-from-a-tiger-attack/amp_articleshow/118677616.cms ReRun Kennel https://mushing.com/kennel/the-story-of-rerun-kennel/ Quince Mountain https://www.instagram.com/quincemountain/?hl=en Blair Braverman https://www.instagram.com/blair_braverman/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Kimmy Jimenez as they identify and discuss the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. Our hosts are uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[unintelligible squealing due to cute dog]." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second episode of The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Turnpike! We cover all the big dog stories of the week including Cora, a dog that recently beat cancer, and Sharwood who has saved 168 canine lives though donating blood!  New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin   Chapters 00:00 | What To Expect! 00:24 | Intro 01:00 | Marley Watching Our First Ep! 02:28 | Jordan & Maverick Are Covering Today's Adoption! 04:24 | Our Special Guest: Turnpike! 06:45 | Tellen The Office Dog 09:02 | Doggy Disassociation  12:05 | Chloe Claps For Her Birthday! 12:58 | Justice Trust Falls 14:35 | Tiny Baby BIG Stretch 16:01 | Decker and Zora Wreck Mom's Zoom 17:30 | Turnpike Appearance! 20:06 | Yumi The Corgi Races 23:31 | Cali Doesn't Want Massage To End 24:49 | Golden Retriever Really Needs To Wake Up Dad 26:09 | Keanu Gets Blown Away 27:08 | Sorry Quacks! 28:35 | Huskey's Great Escape 29:33 | Wilbert Learning How To Swim In A Bathtub 30:35 | Service Dogs Practice Their Airport Manners 32:50 | Trooper's Law! 34:56 | Baloo Wins Hero Dog at Crufts! 37:33 | Miuccia Wins Overall Best In Show 37:59 | A Very British Terrier 39:06 | Bob The Poodle 39:50 | Golden Retriever Display Team 41:39 | Cora Beats Cancer with Your Help! 45:19 | Matt's New Sibling Addy! 46:44 | Sharwood Has Saved 168 Dogs With Blood Donations 50:00 | Were The Dogs Good Again? 50:45 | Turnpike Gets Dragged  53:45 | Matt Has Thoughts Adopt Turnpike! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adopt-la Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Tellen The Office Dog https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82YxeuC/ Doggy Disassociation https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP826Hb1E/  Chloe Claps For Her Birthday! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP828tf74/ Justice Trust Falls https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP828kC3q/ Zoey's BIG Stretch https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82YN3BB/ Decker and Zora Wreck Mom's Zoom https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP822oPrY/ Yumi The Corgi Races https://x.com/JackAllenTV/status/1898435373845684320?t=91jO5vadd9y6OSorVgsn2g&s=19 Cali Doesn't Want Massage To End https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP826wySF/ Dewey Really Needs To Wake Up Dad https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82ryT25/ Keanu Gets Blown Away https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82kefgw/ Sorry Quacks! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hK8Ga/ Huskey's Great Escape https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82k1LVa/ Wilbert Learning How To Swim In A Bathtub https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG6bicWRB7y/?igsh=ZHU0bnF1eTR3MDRh Service Dogs Practice Their Airport Manners https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15mzESwF9t/?mibextid=CDWPTG Trooper's Law https://www.fox13news.com/news/trooper-dog-inspires-florida-lawmakers-push-stricter-pet-laws Baloo Wins Hero Dog at Crufts! https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04gz8x7plo Miuccia Wins Overall Best In Show https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/uk/crufts-dog-show-miuccia-whippet-intl-scli-gbr/index.html A Very British Terrier https://www.tiktok.com/@crufts/video/7478802746511068438?_r=1&_t=ZP-8uaRutA6ukB Bob The Poodle https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hpBUy/ Golden Retriever Display Team https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82k1dWw/ Cora 15outof10.org Addy instagram.com/okzoey Sharwood https://youtu.be/ak1RL2vAJvE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third episode of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Curry! Today we share an exciting update about Turnpike from the last episode, all while getting our weekly download of all the best dogs from around the world! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today's Episode! 00:36 | Turnpike Was Adopted! 01:42 | Turnpike's/Ollie's New Dad Interview 08:26 | Our Guest Curry! 13:18 | Hawk Vest Pup 16:34 | Fisher the Quesadilla Dog 18:30 | Bouncy Summit 20:17 | Caramelo in Brazil 22:05 | Frank the Terrible Guard Dog 23:16 | Granola & Sprout - Watermelon Dogs 25:22 | Rory With The Muttonchops 28:52 | Ben & Deacon 30:26 | Sleepy Golden 31:56 | Oakland Pigeons 36:03 | Dog and Kitten Share Bed 37:12 | Buddy & Candy Are Reunited Brother and Sister! 39:39 | Lufy Taking Over The Internet 43:30 | AKC Top Breeds Of The Year 49:15 | Were The Dogs Good Again? Adopt Curry! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/indian-food-litter Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Hawk Vest Pup https://x.com/ikeaduvet/status/1901081263202537713?s=46&t=dr9xgtkvLJomQ-3-3ZCmRA Fisher - Quesadilla Dog https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2qyrBFN/ Summit Bounces https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFIeAmGPR9d Caramelo - Brazilian Dog https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82A7P5b/ Frank The Bad Guard Dog https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82aUcxV/ Granola & Sprout - Watermelon Dogs https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82aXQYq/ Rory With The Muttonchops https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2quKV2j/ Ben And Deacon https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82mL5BT/ Sleepy Golden Retriever https://www.tiktok.com/@fingersthegoldador/video/7481347592194936119 Oakland Pigeons https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-animal-rescue-finds-homes-domesticated-pigeons/ Dog And Kitten Share Bed https://www.reddit.com/r/aww Buddy & Candy Are Brother And Sister! https://www.reddit.com/r/rarepuppers Lufy https://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/3902/-This-Dog-Is-Making-My-Wife-Cry-Uncontrollably-Special-Needs-Dog-Goes-Viral-After-Photoshoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Four of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Joey! This week we share an update on last week’s superstar Lufy, and an update on the viral dog reunion from the recent Pacific Palisades fire. Also 15/10 Partnerships Manager Sydney joins tell us all about the amazing work the PAWS Wellness Clinic is doing! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today’s Video! 00:29 | Intro 00:49 | Matt’s foster Tortilla! 01:41 | Our Guest JOEY! 04:54 | Elizabeth From Angel City Pitbulls 09:36 | Updates On Our Adoptable Dogs 10:24 | Lufy Update 14:17 | The Found Act 18:20 | Turbo The Corgi With Hops 21:28 | Willow Jane’s Headrest 23:05 | Golden Needs Cat’s Approval 24:34 | Breadrick 27:11 | Sydney’s Trip to PAWS Wellness Clinic 35:25 | Rosie’s Wiggle Butt 36:44 | Brothers Zorro & Grover 41:55 | Were The Dogs Good (again)? 42:14 | What's Your Favorite Dog Name? Adopt Joey! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6404 Adopt Curry from Episode 3! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/indian-food-litter Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Joey’s Adoption Link https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6404 Lufy https://www.instagram.com/p/DHh-bZLJe8i/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHoZ0laSxC3/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== The Found Act https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/viral-video-oreo-dogs-l-fire-reunion-inspires-lawmaker-help-pets-disas-rcna196823 Turbo the Hopping Corgi https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHfWbLNOYQK/?igsh=eDJ5eHd5emZvNzI0 Willow Jane https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82C6u1m/ Ladybug https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2pxBgUB/ Breadrick https://www.reddit.com/r/dogpictures/s/E6SG0tYteY Redditor: https://www.reddit.com/user/informaldejekyll/ Rosie https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82x441Y/ Zorro & Grover https://www.instagram.com/ipawrescue?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://people.com/sibling-stray-dogs-searching-for-home-one-year-after-car-crash-8778601 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Five of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week’s special guest is Matt’s current foster, Tortilla! Will we get Tortilla to sit? Will she accept our pets?? Tune in to find out! Plus a story about a dachshund that escaped and is living a life on the run and an artist who raised $400k making hilarious drawings of peoples’ pets! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today’s Video! 00:27 | Intro 00:31 | Special Guest Tortilla! 13:36 | Pupdates On Prior Guests 17:55 | Portraits By Hercule 23:40 | Valerie On The Lam 28:27 | Search & Rescue Dogs in Myanmar 31:23 | Pit Running From the Cops in Florida 33:25 | Bella & Mojo 40:32 | Pax "Accidentally" Drops his Ball 42:16 | Joey the Frenchie LOVES his toy 44:26 | Possessed Golden Goes Down Stairs 45:34 | Where The Dogs Good (again)? Adopt Tortilla! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Adopt Joey from Episode 4! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6404 Adopt Curry from Episode 3! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/indian-food-litter Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Tortilla! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Portraits by Hercule https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrnx4y2zvko https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82wgerP/ Valerie the escaped dachshund https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-valerie-the-dachshund-kangaroo-island-b2722365.html https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82nrDaw/ Search & Rescue https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1191713395644419&id=100044173102295&post_id=100044173102295_1191713395644419&rdid=49WlbAPFidP4qrlp# Loose Florida Dog https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcsouthflorida/video/7488042660171648287?_r=1&_t=ZP-8vBDuJbcd5C Bella & Mojo https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82Gee9M/ Pax https://www.tiktok.com/@just_tiff7?_t=ZP-8v48hSS0u11&_r=1 Joey https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82wnTbU/ Lucie https://www.instagram.com/caraovens?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Six of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week’s special guest is Carrot! Sorry for having a vegetable and not a dog this week! In news we get into the dire wolf story that is taking the internet by storm, a couple stray dogs that save an injured dog, and a happy ending with mom and her puppies that survived an Arkansas tornado! Plus Kimmy shares her experience from a recent trip to Goldiepalooza! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today’s Video! 00:21 | Intro 00:28 | Pupdates! 07:53 | Special Guest Carrot! 12:40 | Stray Dogs Rescue Injured Pup 18:14 | Skylar Survives Tornado 20:25 | Daisy & Kip - Wildlife Detection Dogs 23:00 | Dire Wolves Are Back? 32:55 | Sploot Veterinary Care 36:00 | Goldiepalooza 44:50 | Ripley The Golden 45:30| Tenney With The Hallway Jukes 46:53 | Rhodey Joe LOVES The Pool 48:13 | Howling Pup 48:58 | Hugo’s Standoff 49:58 | Were the Dogs Good (again)? Adopt Carrot! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44282791-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Tortilla! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Adopt Joey from Episode 4! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Curry from Episode 3! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Original source of each dog story! Adopt Carrot! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44282791-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Stray Dogs Rescue Injured Pup https://mustsharenews.com/dogs-rescue-companion-car/ Skylar Survives Tornado https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_aBSru3M6/?igsh=bmZpMmQ4ZWc5aXN0 Daisy & Kip https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/08/earless-dragons-presumed-extinct-victoria-australia-wildlife-detection-dogs-found-them Dire Wolves https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/ Sploot Veterinary Care https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8jjsBPT/ Goldiepalooza https://goldiepalooza.com/ Ripley https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2opT4qG/ Tenney Rhodey Joe https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8j26wcR/ Howling pup https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8j61Rmu/ Hugo https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8jexKRH/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 7 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt interviews four animal rescues that are innovating in the shelter and rescue scene! We're blown away by the compassion and ingenuity they are showcasing and think you'll love hearing about how they're changing the game and making lives easier for the animals that stay with them. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:28 | This Week's Special Adoptable Guest Sloane! 05:13 | Dogventures - Jessie From Lost Dog & Cat Rescue 16:57 | Angled Habitats - Brian From The San Diego Humane Society 30:26 | Prison Program - Rita From Paws For Life 44:14 | Seniors for Senior Dogs - Sherri From Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Adopt Sloane! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6781 Adopt Carrot! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44282791-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Tortilla! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Adopt Joey from Episode 4! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Curry from Episode 3! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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 Rescues Mentioned In This Episode! Lost Dog & Cat Rescue https://www.lostdogrescue.org/ The San Diego Humane Society https://www.sdhumane.org/ Paws For Life https://pawsforlifek9.org/ Muttville Senior Dog Rescue https://muttville.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 8 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt goes over the early history of the We Rate Dogs rating system, and then interviews Joanne George to talk about the first ever 15/10 dog, Smiley the Blind Therapy Dog. A great conversation you don't want to miss. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:32 | Our Special Guest Ohtani! 03:59 | The History Of We Rate Dogs 07:10 | Our First Ever 15/10 Dog - Smiley 07:54 | Smiley's Human - Joanne George 08:14 | How Smiley Came Into Her Life 11:22 | Smiley Becomes A Therapy Dog 23:45 | Smiley Builds An Online Community 29:00 | Smiley Helping Children 32:40 | Leaning On The Community After Losing Smiley 36:19 | Smiley's Bronze Statue 37:16 | Smiley's Reading Program 40:19 | Joanne's Pups Today 44:44 | Why Do We Love Dogs Adopt Ohtani! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/ohtani Adopt Sloane from Episode 7! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6781 Adopt Carrot from Episode 6! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44282791-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Tortilla from Episode 5! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Adopt Joey from Episode 4! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Curry from Episode 3! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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

Episode 9 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week is Part 2 of the highest rated dogs of all time! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:22 | Special Guest Missy! 03:40 | Piper 06:48 | Jacob 11:06 | Todd 12:15 | Pippen 13:43 | Opportunity - Mars Exploration Rover 14:40 | Jake 15:17 | Duke 16:05 | Frida 16:58 | 15/10 Quick Hits 19:40 | More Missy Adopt Missy! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/ Adopt Ohtani From Episode 8! https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/ohtani Adopt Sloane from Episode 7! https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6781 Adopt Carrot From Episode 6! https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44282791-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix Adopt Tortilla from Episode 5! https://scgrrescue.org/pet/tortilla/ Adopt Joey from Episode 4! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Curry from Episode 3! Pending Adoption! :) Adopt Hannah Banana from Episode 1! https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-155 More from @dog_rates : 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