In episode 2.23, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh face an unprecedented challenge finding fosters for incoming dogs this summer, a historically busy season. Preparing for the annual foster volunteer party includes a cleanup of the foster database and onboarding new fosters, with most applications woefully 'delulu' in their expectations. In good news, Declan aka Little Dicky finds his forever home (and it’s not in an apartment), and Alfie’s slow integration into his new home is a smashing success. Tannhauser and Pearlinhaus German Shepherds land on the 'shit list' for advertising as 'reputable' breeders who always take their dogs back but actually don’t. The dynamic duo also answer a half dozen audience questions, ranging from the scientific to the silly. Stay tuned after the outro for deleted scenes and bloopers.

POD MENTIONS:

2.22: Toni ‘Clipboard’ Crane - The Heartbeat of Puppy Rescue and Chosen Family [DGS Podcast]
WellSprings K9
Von Waldberg Kennels
Tannhäuser Shepherds [Shit List]
Pearlinhaus Shepherds [Shit List]
The Asher House
JusticeForChevy3 [Facebook]
K9 Optima [Instagram]
Melanie Uhde
Chewy

PARTNER MENTIONS
Squeaky Dog Studios
Tailored K9 Solutions
Double Down Dog Training
The Good Dog Way
Regional Animal Services of King County
Caddo Parish Animal Services
Packpatootie
Recommended Trainers [Dog Gone Seattle]

ADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONS
Copper
Jellybean
Kelly

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Chapters

00:00 2.23 From Foster Fiesta to Foster Fiasco

01:16 Toni 'Clipboard' Crane Puppy Program Director (recap)

04:42 BTW Declan AKA Dicky adopted!

07:45 Adoption Updates: Coper the Doberman

09:59 Guy Ritchie aka Alfie integration success

13:42 Not Your 9 to 5: Sunday Volunteer Appreciation Party

17:11 Foster Bingo game

21:07 Womp womp Kelly return

26:25 Main Rant: The Foster Shit Show RN

28:57 People only available to temp foster

29:55 Really crappy foster applications

34:58 Unrealistic expectations with cats

36:09 Unrealistic expectations with kids

41:55 Shit List 'Fake' Reputable GSD Breeders

53:51 Lots of Questions

54:20 Why do people adopt from shelters? (Basically)

01:01:46 Stigma around pitbull aggression

01:04:27 When will barn hunt be ready?

01:05:19 Best practices for integrating a new dog to the pack

01:07:26 Why do street dogs get GI distress switching foods

01:08:49 What about Asher's House?

01:12:53 How to avoid negative associations if your dog is attacked

01:14:15 How do you find a good trainer?

01:19:42 More questions next week and Outro

01:21:34 Deleted Scenes