Masha and the Dogs

In this episode of Masha and the Dogs we are talking tiny pups. 

Anyone who has ever had a small dog knows that they are only small in stature, their personalities (and often bark) are 1000's of times larger than their physical bodies. 

The two dogs we are covering today are no exception: Thomas was a stray who consisted of mostly floofy hair and emerged from the woods one day to become Jared's best friend. He went on to survive a bear invasion at a campsite and taught his boy how to become the master of the woods. 

Then we chat about Smoky the Yorkie who, despite being just 4lbs, went on to become one of WW II's most brave heroes. She laid wires into enemy territory and helped wounded soldiers find a will to go on, becoming world's first registered therapy dog. 

After a summer break, Masha and the Dogs returns to talk about two golden coloured pups: Masha's retriever nephew Hudson and a little golden chihuahua with big ears and an even bigger personality: Gidget the Taco Bell Dog. 

First, we meet Hudson, a rambunctious golden retriever who is living his best beach life, eating sweet potato treats, and inspiring people to find joy in every moment. 

Then we meet a tiny chihuahua who likely made you order Taco Bell even though you knew that you should probably be more like Hudson and eat sweet potatoe treats instead. All ears and personality, Gidget starred in an ad campaign that catapulted Taco Bell into fast-food stardom, and not necessarily for the right reasons. 

Shout out to Photography Brothers podcast for suggesting we cover the Taco Bell Dog on the show and to Cidney for editing this and every other episode :) . 

On this episode of Masha and the Dogs we are going on an epic adventure. 

First, we meet Ranger the Alaskan Malamute and his amazing mom. Dog lovers always say that they strive to be more like their dogs - live their lives to the fullest everyday. Well Ranger and his mom are the embodiment of that. Ranger inspired his mom by not letting diabetes slow him down one bit and taking all things in stride. In turn, she took him on an adventure of a life time - no fear, just focusing on the present moment, enjoying every drop of time they have together. 

Then we learn about Bobbie the Wonder Dog who traveled over 4,000KM through treacherous conditions to be reunited with his family. 

This episode is all about the incredible bond between dogs and their humans and amazing adventures that bring us closer together. 

In this episode of Masha and the Dogs we dive into K9s in cinematography. 

First, we meet Chewy - the adorable cockapoo who has the famous Chewbacca to thank for his name and personal style choices. This fluffy hero has taken on the responsibility of spreading joy to humans during some of the toughest times we've experienced in recent years. 

After, we meet Terry the Cairn Terrier who was famous for her portrayal of Toto in the Wizard of Oz. She also happened to be one of the most prolific K9 actors of her time and even made more money than most humans...

In this episode of Masha and the Dogs we take a peak into how dogs influenced the field of psychoanalysis. 

First , we will meet Angela and her amazing dog Stanley who, with his innate psychoanalytical powers, was able to get Angela through a tough period in her life. He is now a big brother and spends his days taking care of little Mila and living his best life. 

Then, we will learn about a very important historical dog: Jofi Freud. Everyone knows Freud's contributions to the field of psychology and psychoanalysis, but not many are aware that Freud had a very important colleague - Jofi the chow-chow - who helped him develop a deeper understanding of the human psyche thanks to her natural dog intuition. 

Enjoy!

On the 86th anniversary of his passing, we remember and honour a true symbol of loyalty: Hachiko. We learn the real story of this amazing dog (not told by Richard Gere) and find out things like what Hachiko means, why he was named that, and why he kept coming back to the same train station every day for 9 years.

Plus, we are joined by two amazing ladies: Sam and Zora. Sam shares her and Zora's journey: from an unwanted rescue pup to the most loved, soon-to-be big sister.