Beth and Jen have an exciting format change, and meet the Japanese Chin. We also discuss the effect dogs have on your dating life. And no--it's actually a good thing.Sources:https://japanesechinclub.org/breed/standard/http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/japanese-chin#historyhttps://www.thesprucepets.com/japanese-chin-full-profile-history-and-care-4685097#history-of-the-japanese-chinhttp://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/japanese-chin#personalityhttps://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/japanesechin.htmlhttp...

Beth and Jen meet the tenacious Border Terrier and discuss the pros and cons of having a pet fence.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_fencehttps://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/the-pros-and-cons-of-invisible-fences-for-dogs https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/pet-fence.htmhttps://www.peta.org/blog/shocking-truth-invisible-fences/ https://thebark.com/content/debate-electronic-dog-fences-continues https://www.wikihow.com/Groom-a-Border-Terrie...

Jen and Beth meet the hard working, high energy border collie, and discuss the benefits that dogs offer our mental health.https://www.rover.com/blog/border-collie-grooming/https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_border_colliehttps://barkercise.com/exercise-for-a-border-colliehttps://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs/medium-dogs/border-colliehttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/17/dogs-have-a-magic-effect-the-power-of-pets-on-our-mental-healthhtt...

Beth and Jen meet the giant, protective Boerboel (don't worry, we hadn't heard of them either--but they're amazing), and we delve into the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs.Sources:https://k9partnersforpatriots.com/difference-service-dog-therapy-dog/https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-working-therapy-emotional-support-dogs/https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-therapy-dog/https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/therapy-dog-progra...

Beth and Jen meet the friendly, southern hunting dog, the Bluetick Coonhound. And--in honor of Helen's gotcha day--we share tips for how to celebrate your dog's birthday or adoptiversary.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EsHfWnDAqshttps://www.orvis.com/bluetick-coonhoundhttps://wagwalking.com/activity/activities-for-bluetick-coonhoundshttps://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bluetick-coonhound/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetick_Coonhoundhttp://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/bluetick-coonhound#findin...

Jen and Beth meet the hound of all hounds...the original Bloodhound, and discuss what to do should you encounter a stray dog.Sources:https://www.peta.org/features/what-to-do-find-stray-dog-or-cat/https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-help-stray-pethttps://www.rover.com/blog/how-to-help-a-stray-dog/https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-nuts/#:~:text=Not%20all%20nuts%20are%20toxic,nuts%20are%20high%20in%20fat.&text=Feeding%20your%20dog%20salted%20nuts,are%20very%20t...

Beth and Jen meet the lively, confident giant--the Black Russian Terrier, and answer the question: do dogs dream.Sources:https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-dream/https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-do-dogs-dream-about/https://www.southernliving.com/culture/pets/do-dogs-dreamhttp://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/working/black-russian-terrier.htmlhttps://www.orvis.com/black-russian-terrierhttps://guardianbearskennel.com/black-russian-terrier-history...

Beth and Jen head down south to discover the origins of the Black and Tan Coonhound, and Jen does an impromptu sidebar on why dogs chase cars.Sources:https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/why-do-dogs-chase-cars#1https://www.alphapaw.com/blog/why-do-dogs-chase-carshttps://www.thesprucepets.com/stop-puppy-chasing-2804579https://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/coonhounds.htmlhttps://thehappypuppysite.com/black-and-tan-coonhound/https://www.orvis.com/black-and-tan-coonhoundhttps://www.amazon.com/gp...

Beth and Jen meet the delightfully adorable Bichon Frise, and take a sidebar on grieving a lost pet.Sources:https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bichon-frise/http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/bichon-frisehttps://puppytoob.com/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bichon-frise/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201608/why-losing-pet-hurts-so-muchhttps://www.rainbowsbridge.com/grief_support_center/grief_support/chrildren_and_petloss.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/well/family...

Beth and Jen travel to Switzerland to meet the tall, dark and handsome Bernese Mountain Dog, and have a sidebar on going to the dog park.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/smarter-living/the-dog-park-is-bad-actually.htmlhttps://barkpost.com/travel/best-us-dog-parks/https://theblissfuldog.com/blogs/news/124759555-saving-the-swiss-mountain-dogs-without-facebook-twitter-or-instagramhttps://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/bernesemountaindogs.htmlhttps://www.thesprucepets.com/bernese-mou...