Dog Stories

Dog Stories

Just us, talking about our dogs - sweet memories and naughty tails

Episodes

April 30, 2021 6 mins

This week, Surane shares some fun facts he learned reading the article Man's Best Friend: 7 Interesting Facts About Dogs, as written by Ben Stern in Greenwich Time's Lifestyle blog. 

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Today Maria is chatting with Adam Vosding.  Adam, aka 'The Traveling Food Dude' is on a journey to eat his way around the world with his best friend Holland by his side.

Adam's websites: 

www.linktr.ee/HollandThePup

www.linktr.ee/TravelingFoodDude

 

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This week, Surane's best friend Jesse O'Neill dials into Dog Stories from Atlanta. Growing up on the East Coast, Jesse's ride or die was Smokey, a pup known round the neighborhood for being a homie, and even scaring off a bear - seriously. Jesse and Smokey were twin flames in pretty much every way, and their wild stories prove it. We also take a moment to pay tribute to The Dog himself, rapper DMX, who passed away this past week. R...

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April 8, 2021 8 mins

Today we're just joking around - Maria tells a few dog stories to make you smile

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April 2, 2021 6 mins

This week, since it's Easter, Surane digs up the dirt on dogs...and chocolate. If ya wanna know how bad chocolate really is for your pup, and what to do in case of a chocolate emergency (!!) this episode's for you. Warning: If your dog gets into those chocolate eggs, call your nearest pet hospital immediately!

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March 25, 2021 19 mins

This week, Surane and Maria run down the list of Maria's faaaavourite canine literature. Maria has a bit of a dog book addiction (she can't see one without picking em up!) so if you need some reading recommendations, here they are...

Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz, Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean, 1010 Reasons to Love Dogs by Miele & Tiegreen, The Dogist by Elias Wiess Friedman, Merle’s Door by Ted Karasote, Flawed Dogs by Berk...

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This week, Surane's best friend Evelyn drops in on the paw'dcast. Evelyn is a long, long-time dog lover and also happens to be Marly's Godmom! Besides telling the beautiful stories of how she fell in love with all the dogs she's ever loved, as a special treat, Surane and Evelyn finally find out Marly's ancestry results! You'll never guess what he's made of. 

Evelyn's Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone references:

- Watch Benji!

- Use Embark to ...

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Maria chats with Vasileios Barlos.  Vasileios is a celebrity dog groomer based in Notting Hill & Chelsea in London. He has been a best friend to animals and especially dogs all his life. He was a contestant on BBC One's Pooch Perfect Season 1 - a grooming competition reality show searching for England's top groomer

Vasileios' Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone references:

Logic Toothpaste Julie Harris Coat Management Spray Artero Slicker Brush...

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This week, Surane and Maria turn the mic on each other and talk about their own pups, and tell the story of how Dog Stories was born. 

 

Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone:

  • Read Merle’s Door
  • Watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 
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February 25, 2021 36 mins

On the one-year anniversary of Kobe & Gigi Bryant's memorial (2/24), Surane hosts his friend Sam Liverman, and Sam's 6-month-old French bulldog puppy "Kobe" (named after the late L.A. Laker great). Sam shares his observations on dog park etiquette, and his high standards of pet care. Surane and Sam discuss the recent spike in "pup-ularity" for naming dogs Kobe.

Sam's Leave-a-Dog-a-Bone references:

- Visit the West Hollywood Dog P...

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February 18, 2021 28 mins

Alise is a TV talent agent based in London, England.  She has always had dogs in her life but never one to call her very own.  Her dog's a beautiful white German Shepherd named Toby

 

Toby's Instagram  @tobywhitegermanshepherddog

Alise's handmade paracord leads. Loud Leads 

Alise's Leave -A-Dog-A -Bone reference:

On Talking Terms with Dogs by Turid Rugaas

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February 12, 2021 37 mins

This week, Surane sits down with one of his closest pals, Lena Strothe, to talk about the fun - and realities - of fostering a dog. Shortly after LA went into lockdown last year, Lena picked up a pup she fondly nicknamed “Q” (for Quarantina!) Their time together was short, and letting go was harder than Lena could've expected, but the experience of caring for this little wonder really helped Lena get through the early...

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February 4, 2021 36 mins
Maria chats with Mackenzie Drinkwater. Mackenzie is based in Kitchener, Waterloo and works in Sales Operations at a medical device company. She has two lovely Italian Greyhound sisters aged 3 and 4 who take fashion very seriously. Their names are Willa and Alydar   Mackenzie's Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone References:   Best in Show   Willa and Alydar's Instagram   @littledears   Dog Friendly KW Podcast
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January 29, 2021 16 mins

This week, Surane extends a warm welcome to the "First" Dogs, especially Major, America's first shelter pup to take office in the White House! Dog Stories also bids a heartfelt goodbye to our lovely little friend and a very-special guest, CyCy the adventure dog.

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January 21, 2021 42 mins

Today Maria chats with Andrew Laske.  Andrew is based in Venice Beach, California. He's passionate about life, sports and experiencing new adventures with his best buddy, a 75lb Bernedoodle named Benji 

 

Andrew's Leave -A-Dog-A-Bone reference:

LilManLife on Instagram @lilmanlife

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January 14, 2021 33 mins

Surane's new friend Samantha Larsen-Hernandez stops by with her adorable four-legged kiddo, Peter. Sammy and Peter have been attached at the hip since the day she rescued him. Despite Peter having a few serious medical issues, Sammy's dedicated her days to caring for his special needs, which includes cooking tasty meals and treats for him :) 

 

Sammy's Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone References: 

- Try out Bailey's CBD for your dogs

- Follo...

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January 7, 2021 33 mins

Maria chats with Karah Hayes. Based in Oakville, Karah works in pharmaceutical marketing during the day and as a SUPERHERO for dogs all the rest of the time. She volunteers with several rescue organizations in various capacities devoting lots of love and time to this passion - rescuing and caring for dogs.  She and her husband Brian are devoted to their rescue work and their two dogs Duke and Dixie.

Karah's Give the Dog a Bone ref...

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January 1, 2021 11 mins

The year that was has come to a clos. And as a new one begins, Surane reflects on some dog wisdom he's gathered along the path, and does a reading of some of his favorite poems...about dogs. 

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December 24, 2020 29 mins

On today's episode of Dog Stories Maria chats with Diane Newton. Diane is a social media influencer or rather her dog Sterling is - hmmmmm - you  know.   She's the creative genius behind Sterling's vast collection of videos on his social media platforms.  Sterling aged 2, has amassed a large following of 1.5 million across all platforms. One of those followers is Celine Dion.   People the world over tune in daily to his Instagram s...

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This week marks the 1-year anniversary of Dog Stories! To celebrate in style, we have the privilege of speaking with Dustin Schaefer, dog-dad to Parker, the recently appointed Mayor of Georgetown, Colorado. When he's not tending to his campaign promises of "Hugs, Love and Cookies," you'll catch Parker at all Denver Broncos home games, widely recognized as the team's unofficial mascot. 

Dustin's Leave-A-Dog-A-Bone references: 

Fol...

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