Talk Dogs With Us

By talkdogswithus

Welcome to Talk Dogs With Us! Jen & Jenn are pet professionals from different paths coming together to build community, educate & collaborate with other pet professionals. If you are looking ... more

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How many episodes does Talk Dogs With Us have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

Talk Dogs With Us episodes:

August 08, 2026Saying Goodbye Before You're Ready
Join us for an owner specific discussion around Behavioral Euthanasia with resources!

Tips
Know that you are NOT alone.
What you are going through is painful, it's normal to feel grief AND relief, and you will need support.
Explore sites like Losing Lulu https://www.losinglulu.com/
Consider consulting Veterinary Social Worker. https://app.lovebaxter.com/veterinary-social-worker
Lap of Love Pet Loss Resources
Feel free to tell people your version of the story. Many people choose something like "My pet was sick and it was time to say goodbye"
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30min
July 17, 2026Is the elephant in the room with us right now?
TW: death, euthanasia, behavioral euthanasia
Join us for a discussion about Behavioral Euthanasia and how to think about them, how to process them and how to support clients through them.

Tips & Resources
Choose compassion over judgement when dealing with behavioral euths.
Offer them resources and support like Losing Lulu or a Veterinary Social Worker
If you’re on the fence or feeling like behavioral euths are never the right call, peruse some of the stories on Losing Lulu and consider signing up for the Losing Lulu Summit 2026 which is available to purchase until November 2026
Rescued by training graphic https://rescuedbytraining.com/2020/12//fear-in-dogs-lack-of-socialization/
Free national resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cLA2kmd5MEiaYlMmXcTFIie8DitZnxumdtCpaiCLTnk/edit?gid=1454456746#gid=1454456746
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53min
June 27, 2026Approaching the Rainbow Bridge
TW: Discussions of euthanasia, pet death, end of life biological processes

Join us for a discussion about guiding owners through end of life care and euthanasia decisions
https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/lap-of-love-quality-of-life-scale.pdf
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30min
June 13, 2026Oldies, but Definitely Goodies
Join us for a discussion of the Senior stage of life and what that means for canine companions!
Show notes:
Recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for canine cognitive dysfunction in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 86 Issue 8 (2025) https://share.google/bynzmTnybaYHgmNY7
https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/first-ever-guidelines-published-for-diagnosis-and-monitoring-of-canine-cognitive-dysfunction/
Cookies stretches -https://fitpaws.com/blogs/fitpaws-community/cookie-stretches?srsltid=AfmBOookPgGgN6wx58JKPKJ1X6GSPrAZP2n5-Y8xvhbfizD83WBaxJEK
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21min
May 13, 2026 So I guess this is growing up
Join us for a discussion on Social Maturity and what it means for dogs to "be in their thirties"!
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27min
April 22, 2026Practical Guide to Adolescence with guest: Monica Henderson!
Join us for a discussion with Monica Henderson, RVT, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KA, FFCP, CCUI, for a discussion about all the practical things for working with adolescent dogs!
Control Unleashed Books via Dogwise - https://www.dogwise.com/control-unleashed-reactive-to-relaxed/?srsltid=AfmBOopCpftncFhAwjw7KxQflRuVyUgvpufRh_E0MG5oFkO18f-QK4kn
Control Unleashed Classes & Webinars -https://www.cleanrun.com/category/online_dog_training_classes/control_unleashed_university/index.cfm?srsltid=AfmBOopHAqAv_xtqGwH-eH3XH8gU7PT9v_gUKiscRsuMq5LmtDishfuA
Jen's Control Unleashed Videos on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl34NWv8-hbixAXPJzxWvM_kbtaPxWDDA
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52min
April 05, 2026Adolescence in Dogs
Teenagers scare the living @#$% out of us! Here's how to make them less scary for clients!
Whole Dog Journal has two helpful articles here:
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/canine-adolescence-the-great-unconsidered-life-stage/
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/angst-with-your-adolescent-dog/
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24min
March 21, 2026 Puppy Plans
Join us for a discussion about how to get started running a program of your own for puppies!
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35min
March 07, 2026 Burnout
Join us for a discussion about Burnout featuring Caroline Cox, MSW, LSW.
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35min
February 20, 2026Helping Hearts featuring Caroline Cox, MSW, LSW
Join us for a discussion about Veterinary Social Workers featuring Caroline Cox, MSW, LSW.

Resources:
Links for social workers and for folks curious about the field https://www.insightfulanimals.com/veterinary-social-work
For the record, there are approximately 200 Veterinary Social Workers in the United States at the moment. This is twice the number of Veterinary Behaviorists. Source: https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/veterinary-social-workers-offering-hope-and-help/
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38min

FAQs about Talk Dogs With Us:

How many episodes does Talk Dogs With Us have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.