Dog Words
Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
Episodes
Author Leokadia George shares the story of Trumpet, a Mexican Gray Wolf pup whose miraculous birth at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York captured global attention. The four-book series is available at Leokadia’s Amazon store linked in the description. These books are entertaining and informative gifts for children ages 3-8 and parents will enjoy them, too. A purchase benefits Trumpet and her kin because 50% of the author’ pro...
Author Kim Lengling returns to discuss her new mini-book 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness: More Nuggets of Hope. Her reflections on how pets gently remind us to slow down, forgive more, love deeper, and be kind to ourselves and those around us could not be more timely.
Kim Lengling Online:
LinkedIn.com/in/kimberlylengling
Listen to her previous visit from December 2023:
Author Sara Driscoll takes us inside the world of wildlife trafficking with Deadly Trade, the 10th novel from her FBI K-9 series of thrillers. For more info about the author, including her books and her blog, go to SaraDriscollAuthor.com.
From the Dog Words archives:
0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episode is provided by alternative s...
Domesti-PUPS Board President Merri Hackbarth tells us how they provide therapy dogs, service dogs for persons with disabilities, and obedience trained rescue dogs in partnership with prisoners who are finding a new purpose in life. Learn more at Domesti-PUPS.org and follow them at Facebook.com/domestipups.
For more stories about amazing service dogs check out these episodes from the Dog Words archives.
Mi...
Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower on 9/11. He shares that story in the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. On this episode, we discuss that book and the tragedy and heroism of that day along with his latest book, Live Like A Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His...
CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to explain the new Pet Food Nutrition Facts labeling system and what it means for pet owners. We also get an update on his company’s lawsuit that, if successful, will have a transformative impact on the pet food industry. Even if you are not a pet owner, Dan’s visits are always lively, engaging, and informative. His story offers insight into the challenges that start...
Arthur von Wiesenberger, executive producer and host of AnimalZone, discusses the creation of his delightful and informative program. Watch hundreds of episodes on the website or the linked Vimeo and YouTube channels.
The AnimalZone online:
Dog Words wolf series:
0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey
Dr. Cliff Redford spends his days caring for companion pets at his clinic in Toronto and his off-hours rescuing animals across the globe. Join us for an entertaining and educational discussion of his travels.
Dr. Cliff Redford online:
Facebook.com/WellingtonVeterinaryHospital
Instagram.com/wellingtonveterinary
YouTube.com/DrCliffWorldwideVet
Some other veterinarians who have visited Dog Words:
0401: Dr. Doug Mader discusses the...
2025 Pooch Playoff participant and benefactor Jane Crampton and I discuss our shared love of dogs and how dog ownership impacts house shopping.
If you’re looking for a realtor in the Kansas City area, you can find Jane at JaneSellsKC.com.
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fi...
Tricia Montgomery channeled grief and love into a passion that’s saving lives and giving dog owners the knowledge they need to give their beloved pets the best life possible. Visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement at aplb.org to learn more about resources to help with one of life’s most challenging transitions and go to MoosesMarch.com to learn about the Moose approved badges for consumers and how you can partner as a v...
A 2025 Pooch Playoff sponsor and dog lover, Peggy Shroeder shares what she’s learned from dogs and how hers help her give back.
Kona videos on YouTube.com/RosieFund:
Will You Be This Dog’s Hero? Adopt Kona!
What You Get When You Adopt Kona the Dog
To learn more about Kona or to submit an adoption application, go to AlwaysAndFurever.org.
From the Dog Words archive:
Creator and designer Linda Brown brings Nicole Rilinger and Nic Bair from her team at Dub Dog Designs to discuss the company’s founding, growth, and spirit of giving.
Dub Dog online:
Dub Dog was one of the generous sponsors of the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Adoptable dog Kona—pictured in this episode’s thumbnail wearing her Dub Dog collar—represented our region and won the inte...
Writer, speaker, and memorial and wedding celebrant Patricia Eagle discusses her new book Dog Love Stories: The Canines Who Changed Me.
Patricia Eagle online:
Mercy Me: Reflections on Love and Life
https://www.facebook.com/patriciaeagleauthor
www.instagram.com/patricia.e.eagle/
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The W...
Jim Umlauf, entrepreneur and co-founder of 4knines, discusses the journey from consumer pain point to holding over 20 patents on car seat covers, cargo liners, and other accessories that protect your pet and your vehicle. Jim has generously shared the code DOGWORDS15 for our listeners to receive a discount when ordering from 4knines.com. Support an innovative company that gives back to the community by shopping on their website tod...
Author Carol Foote introduces us to the book Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero. Learn more about the book or order your copy at CarolAFoote.com. Find out how some of the high energy, intense dogs in shelters can become a detection dog at Rescues2theRescue.org and check out Working Dogs for Conservation wd4c.org.
From the Dog Words archives:
John Reider, the Bubble Man, shares a safe and simple way we can entertain and exercise ourselves and our pets. Not only are bubbles fun, they’re fun to talk about, especially with a guest who is clearly passionate about his work. Learn more at AtomicBubbles.com.
Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. All participants will receive a Wag Bag full of goodies that includes a bottle of Pu...
Award-winning author Shelley Fraser Mickle delights us with stories of her dog Buddy from the wonderful book Itching To Love: The Story of a Dog. Its release date is March 11 but you can pre-order at shelleymickle.com.
Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Even if you don’t enter this year’s competition, you can still participate by voting for contestants and spreading the word. If y...
Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography returns to discuss the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog.
If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2025. Once voting starts, we will announce it on the podcast and the Rosie Fund social media. Please spread the word. The more people...
KC Paws Director of Operations Michelle Lascon updates us on the rescue group’s innovative way of helping dogs find their forever home and the support they provide them after adoption. Their 2nd Annual KC PAWS Winter FURmal is coming up Saturday, January 25.
KC PAWS online:
KCPAWS.org
Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS
Instagram.com/kc.paws
From the archives:
0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon
Nationally acclaimed dog show handler, certified life and business coach, and author Kelly Lyn Marquis takes us inside the world of elite dog handlers in her new book Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs. Our discussion reinforces our oft-repeated claim that, “Dogs make us better people.” Watch for Kelly on NBC’s coverage of this year’s National Dog Show and buy Kelly’s ...
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