So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

2.26: SOS (Surfeit of Owner Surrenders) from the Rescue Trenches!


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In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh reflect on their conversation with Gina and the evolving role of balanced training in rescue—past, present, and what’s next.

The Not Your 9 to 5 segment spans two packed weeks of heartwarming adoptions, joyful community events, and the devastating, unexpected loss of Chopper, who passed away just 36 hours after ingesting a stuffed toy.

They dig into the never-ending stream of surrender requests from owners: the ones they can help, the ones they wish they could, and the ones who—frankly—need to start helping themselves. With long waitlists at formerly open-intake shelters, desperation is rising. But for those hoping for a same-day miracle… there’s an expression about being up a certain creek.

In the Crazy Folder meet Bryan—a would-be adopter with big feelings, no punctuation, and enough red flags to start his own parade. This one’s packed with heart, hard truths, and humor—plus some behind-the-scenes outtakes after the Outro.

POD MENTIONS:

2.25: From Feral Dog Foster to Pro Dog Trainer with Gina Cooley of Double Down Dog Training [DGS Podcast]
Rainier Animal Fund
2.24: Seven Hallmarks of a “Good” Breeder (TMYK to Adopt or Shop Responsibly) [DGS Podcast]
Olive and Rico [Instagram]
Too Many People Own Dogs [The Atlantic]
Paws for Life Rescue
ProDen Plaque Off Powder [Chewy]

PARTNER MENTIONS:

All the Best Pet Care
To the Point Dog Training [Instagram]
Crossroads Animal Hospital
The Good Dog Way

ADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONS:

Jazzmin
Smokey
Franklin
Ryder
Mr. Dinkles
Brooklyn

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Chapters

00:00 2.26 Owner Surrenders

03:08 Thoughts on 2.25 (Balanced Training)

13:16 Not your 9 to 5 for the past 2 weeks - Rescue Happenings

13:32 Chopper died after swallowing a stuffy

20:57 Moval Shepherd puppies GI mystery

21:54 Bothell Pet Fair

22:54 Jessie's Baby Shower

25:10 Center upgrades

26:27 Happy Adoption Updates - Declan, Bella Star, Apollo

28:45 Happy New Adoptions - Luigi, Remi, Jellybean, Rico

33:44 Adoption support to keep dogs in their homes

34:45 Miles behavior issues with adopter

37:27 Long term adoption returns like Franklin fka Beaudreaux

42:55 Ryder return update

44:03 Owner surrenders - a sampling and discussion

46:20 Run of the mill 'anxious' doodle

48:24 A human aggressive pitbull

52:24 Bowie direct adopt rescue surrender

58:09 Crazy Folder: Bryan butthurt over Brooklyn

01:00:31 A crazy temp foster offer

01:01:56 Happy podcast feels

01:02:29 Question 1 - Where to do meet and greets

01:05:57 Question 2 - Why no PB or Greenies?

01:08:53 Fill your cupeth parting words

01:11:00 Behind the Scenes

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