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Please don't hump me

Episode 18

mercredi 5 novembre 2025 • Duration 29:44

As we approach the months filled with cabin fever, Kelly thought it would be a great time to talk about unwanted behavior from excited dogs. Lauren from Choose Wisely Dog Training offers some easy, actionable tips when your dog is jumping, barking, or humping for attention!

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Fostering 101

Episode 9

mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Duration 28:54

Taking a little time to discuss Fostering 101, Kelly breaks down the steps you need to take to be as successful as possible when fostering a new dog. After that, she talks about the importance of the 3-3-3 rule in setting yourself, and the dog, up for success!

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Is walking my dog really important?

Episode 8

mercredi 27 août 2025 • Duration 33:13

Ever wonder what the secret to peace with a dog is? It's probably simpler than you think and in episode 8 Kelly breaks down her tried and true recipe for Utopia with dogs, long and frequent walkies.

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Yes, fostering is really hard

Episode 7

mercredi 20 août 2025 • Duration 18:57

After a failed Meet and Greet, Kelly sat down to talk about one of the hardest aspects of fostering, whether or not the dog is adoptable. This short episode gives an update on Max, what happened, and how fostering him could possibly move forward.

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Advice from a dog trainer

Episode 6

mercredi 13 août 2025 • Duration 40:05

Lauren from Choose Wisely Training joins Kelly on the podcast to talk training tips, the most common mistakes dog owners make, and the four things every training session needs.

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What do I do if my dog goes missing?

Episode 5

mercredi 6 août 2025 • Duration 40:06

This week Kelly talks to Monica & Bobbi, local volunteers who spend their days finding and reuniting lost dogs in Western PA. Tune in to learn what to do if your dog goes missing, how to prevent your dog from getting lost, and how you can support their volunteer efforts. Also, learn about adoptable Komi from Grand Forks, North Dakota!

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What do you do when you have a long term foster?

Episode 4

mercredi 30 juillet 2025 • Duration 37:27

A special interview where Kelly talks to a friend about her journey in fostering, her advice for others, and the special dog she's caring for now.

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What to Expect When Expecting.... A Foster

mercredi 23 juillet 2025 • Duration 33:41

This episode explores why fostering is so important, the statistics behind the need for more fosters, and what you can look forward to as you prepare to welcome your first foster animal.

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How do fosters let their animals go?

mercredi 16 juillet 2025 • Duration 26:37

If you're like most people you hesitate to foster animals because you worry you'll get attached to them and be unable to watch them get adopted into another home. In this episode, Kelly discusses how she and Michael approach those emotions when they take on a new foster and how you might be able to overcome that to help saves lives.

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