Hold onto your butts for Season 2 of "So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue?", a raw and behind the scenes look at the day to day of running the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest. In this inaugural episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh present the 12 Days of Christmas Crazy Folder, including highlights like such as a Chris, a man desperate for help with his "rabid" dog, and Gabriel, who reportedly has an IQ of 143 but was flummoxed by an adoption application. Plus, they answer not one, but all of the audience questions in animated banter, with jewels like "funniest looking dog to come through the rescue" as well as practical discussion on serious topics like rehoming and family planning.

Disclaimer: This episode is unfiltered and unedited. (Mostly: Even though Jenny is now a Type B masquerading as a Type A, some habits die hard.) So, please enjoy more "like"s, more "umm"s, and definitely More Cowbell!

LINKS to mentions:

"Dogs Can Talk With Buttons" (We think it's Caca)
www.popsci.com/environment/can-dogs-talk-with-buttons

McMonson Training Center
mcmonsontrainingcenter.com

R + L Carriers -- the fine folks who "delivered" the flooring for the rescue center
rlcarriers.com

Double Down Dog Training
doubledowndogtraining.com

The Good Dog Aggression and Behavior Modification Shadow Experience -- Week long shadow program with The Good Dog Way in Bellingham
www.thegooddogway.com

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In the final episode of 2024, Jenny and Ashlyn reflect on their whirlwind week managing adoption and foster challenges at Dog Gone Seattle. They delve into decompression protocols for rescue dogs, explaining why routine and minimal interaction are crucial during transitions. Additionally, they address how to handle a charging off-leash dog. With a mix of practical advice and hilarious personal anecdotes, this episode is like a self-help guide for dog rescuers who occasionally need to punt a doodle.

Stay tuned after the outro for hilarious bloopers.

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The Good Dog Aggression and Behavior Modification Shadow Experience -- Week long shadow program with The Good Dog Way in Bellingham
www.thegooddogway.com

The Honest Kitchen -- Human grade dog food and a go-to for foster dogs with sensitive tummies
www.thehonestkitchen.com

"The First Two Weeks" Rebound Hounds -- Decompression Training Guide we provide to all fosters and adopters
www.reboundhounds.org/training-guides/the-first-two-weeks

"How to Fail with Your New Foster or Adopted Dog" Dog Gone Seattle -- Blog post on importance of decompression we share with all fosters and adopters
www.doggoneseattle.org/how-to-fail-with-your-new-foster-or-adopted-dog

"Scientists Discover How Gene Mutation Reduces the Need for Sleep" UCSF (Mar 16, 2018)
www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/03/410051/scientists-discover-how-gene-mutation-reduces-need-sleep

Partner Trainers and Tools Mentioned

McMonson Training Center
mcmonsontrainingcenter.com

Pet Corrector - Compressed Air
companyofanimals.com

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In this milestone episode, Jenny and Ashlyn lament the challenges of onboarding fosters who just want to "save a dog" but then aren't prepared for the common realities of fostering. They share the "bare minimum" care expected from fosters, plus what makes a foster stand out. Plus, meet four dogs who have been in the rescue the longest: Kimber, Freya, Buttercup, and Copper, with a tough potential decision for one of them. Finally, they dive into the 'Crazy Folder' featuring a disheveled lawyer trying to surrender her "purebred Goberian."

Stay tuned after the outro for hilarious bloopers.

LINKS:

The Good Dog Aggression and Behavior Modification Shadow Experience -- Week long shadow program with The Good Dog Way in Bellingham
www.thegooddogway.com

The Rescue's Longest Residents

Kimber a gorgeous 5 year old shepherd and the rescue's longest resident at 3+ years

Freya a loyal 6 year old shepherd and Jenny's foster of 2.5+ years

Buttercup a sweet but spicy 3 year old Malinois mix who is running out of options after 2.5 years

Copper a 3 year old red Doberman, 2 years with DGS and a touch of OCD

Partner Trainers Mentioned

Lugaru K9 Training
lugaruk9training.com

Dog B Good
dogbgood.com

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​​​In Episode 19, Jenny and Ashlyn delve into essential pet health knowledge every dog owner should have. Covering topics from vaccinations, microchips, and preventative care to common health issues and emergency signs, they provide actionable advice for maintaining your dog's wellbeing. The hosts also share anecdotes from a recent emergency foster transfer amidst a chaotic Thanksgiving airport experience, and answer audience questions about dog traits and enrichment toys. Stay tuned after the outro for hilarious bloopers.

LINKS:

Otter adorable chonky pitty/hippo still looking for his forever...
https://doggoneseattle.org/adoptable-dogs/#action_0=pet&animalID_0=20154351&petIndex_0=0

Kelly gorgeous shepherd girl from #NotYour9to5
https://doggoneseattle.org/adoptable-dogs/#action_0=pet&animalID_0=19858439&petIndex_0=0

Dog Vaccinations: What’s The Difference Between The 3-Year Rabies Shot And The 1-Year Rabies Shot?
First Time Dog Owners Guide
https://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com

Recommendations for core and noncore canine vaccines
American Animal Hospital Association
www.avma.org

Microchipping your pets doesn't have to be expensive. Paying for registration is a scam.
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/11/17/microchipping-registering-your-pets-expensive/8630220002

Cat and dog flea treatments can be toxic to pets, humans: CBC Marketplace investigates risks to humans and pets from popular pet products
CBC.ca

Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution for Dogs
Our Ear Maintenance Pick [Amazon Link]

Starmark Treat Dispensing Bob-a-Lot Dog Toy
Our Enrichment Toy Pick [Amazon Link]

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​​​In Episode 18, Jenny and Ashlyn continue their conversation with esteemed veterinarian Dr. Mona Radeshwar, addressing current questions and challenges such as heartworm prevention, leptospirosis, and Chagas disease. They also answer audience questions from the first part of their discussion, including how to know if your vet is corporate and how to find a vet you can trust. Engaging segments like 'Not Your 9 to 5' and the 'Crazy Folder' offer real-life rescue experiences and valuable insights.

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​​​In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh feature Dr. Mona Radeshwar, former owner of Third & Stewart Animal Wellness and their esteemed veterinarian partner, who discusses the trend of corporate ownership on veterinary care and its implications for pets, their owners and veterinarians alike. They reflect on memorable cases such as Seamus the Doberman, who required a life-saving Intussusception surgery, Jorah the Bully, who had a rare fungal infection, and Diana the terrier mix who suffered from thermal burns due to veterinary negligence. The episode also touches on day-to-day rescue challenges, including a chaotic dog intake and frustrating owner surrender cases. The 'Crazy Folder' and 'Shit List' segments highlight particularly challenging interactions with adopters like Kourtney who - with her "20 years of experience" - didn't consider using a leash on 4-month-old puppy Sabrina.

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​After a technological mishap requires hosts Jenny and Ashlyn to pivot, they deliver an impromptu primer on the corporatization of vet care in the United States, exploring the negative impacts for pets, their owners and veterinarians alike; how do these changes impact rescues? Plus, on "Not Your 9 to 5" they share the recovery effort for Darla, a chihuahua lost in International District, and how it seems foster emergencies tend to crop up at the most inopportune times.

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In this episode, hosts Jenny and Ashlyn delve into the doodle dog craze and its impact on dog rescues. They discuss the oversaturated market, common health and behavioral problems of doodles, and the irresponsible breeding practices that contribute to shelter overpopulation. Ashlyn shares the story of Turbo, her beloved 16-year-old dog who passed from hemangiosarcoma, and how their family made the heart-breaking decision to let her go. They also provide insights for foster-based rescues on setting realistic expectations for foster families managing kennel cough among foster dogs.

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In Episode 14, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh welcome Sara Mustelin, founder and director of Tail Lights Rescue Project. Sara shares her experiences rescuing dogs from Caddo Parish, Louisiana, discussing the logistical, emotional, and practical challenges of interstate dog transport. They explore the complexities of working in an overpopulated, underfunded area and the triumphs and heartbreaks of shelter evaluations and long-haul transports. The hosts also provide a glimpse into their daily operations and recent events at their Pacific Northwest-based foster rescue.

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Join hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh as they examine the fallacy of the "Bonded Pair" -- a label commonly used in rescue -- why it is so often detrimental, and just plain BS. In "Not Your 9 to 5" meet Bear, the tiny "terrorist" puppy returned for chasing kids, and learn how this behavior was stopped in a matter of minutes; plus, this duo moonlights as Poor Man's Vets. Meet their most recent foster fails, Kusse and Koa, a cat who got a one-way ticket from Hawaii with Jenny, but ended up with Ashlyn.

NEW: Listen until the end for some hilarious bloopers!

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