Matt's favorite dogs of 2025 plus an interview with one of those very special dogs, Oakley! And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Birdie! Oakley and his parents are rebuilding from their fire and you can support them here:

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New episodes every Thursday!

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Thanks to Candy for the research:

https://www.instagram.com/ahistoryofdogs/

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

00:23 | Special Adoptable Guest Birdie!

02:18 | CEO Javier Drops By

02:47 | My Favorite Dogs Of The Year

17:20 | Interview with Oakley And His Humans

29:14 | One Last Moment With Birdie

Adopt Birdie From Episode 44!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/birdie-b47f1b3b-b05e-4461-8308-ff2ab1e984d1/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/details/

Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Kodi From Episode 40!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/4xvjtgoylraltgcprmudlrouicfax6

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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This week Matt sheds light on why the pet care industry is more expensive than ever leaving many pet owners in debt or unable to care for their animals. And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Miss Rachel!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Thanks to Candy for the research:

https://www.instagram.com/ahistoryofdogs/

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

00:21 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Miss Rachel

03:25 | The Rising Cost Of Pet Care

13:30 | Interview w/ Gigi From NOM V

24:40 | Why Dogs Are Being Surrendered

28:30 | Miss Rachel!

Adopt Miss Rahel From Episode 43

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Kodi From Episode 40!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/4xvjtgoylraltgcprmudlrouicfax6

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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This week Matt and Jess are joined by special adoptable guest Robby! Then they go over some of the wildest dog jobs!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

03:06 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Robby!

06:54 | Jess’s Jingle

10:35 | Psychiatric Service Dogs

13:45 | Dental Therapy Dogs

16:14 | Courtroom Dogs

18:06 | Reading Dogs

22:40 | Animal Detection Dogs

24:20 | Artwork Preservationist Dogs

26:30 | Orca Detection Dogs

27:52 | Electronic Detection Dogs

29:15 | Cash Detection Dogs

30:34 | Cancer Detection Dogs

32:33 | Human Remains Detection Dogs

33:30 | Avalanche Detection Dogs

36:30 | Cheetah Support Dogs

38:35 | Airport Runway Dog

40:33 | Bat Dogs

42:04 | Reforestation Dogs

43:30 | Sea Rescue Dogs

46:00 | Canine Assisted Surfing Dogs

49:16 | More Robby!

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Kodi From Episode 40!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/4xvjtgoylraltgcprmudlrouicfax6

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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We welcome our new CEO Javier on today’s episode of The Dogs Were Good (again).

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

00:45 | Our New CEO

02:57 | Javier’s Story

20:15 | Javier’s Best Qualities

35:45 | Matt’s Furbo Ghost

38:40 | CEO Pay Packages

Adopt Kodi From Episode 40!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/4xvjtgoylraltgcprmudlrouicfax6

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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This week is all about the first dog in space, Laika. Her historic life and her tragic end.

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

01:09 | Our Special Adoptable Guest Kodi!

03:49 | Laika’s Story

13:44 | Other Animals In Space

17:56 | Art & Tributes To Laika

Adopt Kodi From Episode 40!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/4xvjtgoylraltgcprmudlrouicfax6

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week Matt has some exciting pupdates and even an interview with Hannah Banana’s new family before getting into the dogs he's is most thankful for!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

01:05 | Special Adoptable Guest Fendi!

03:50 | Hannah Banana Pupdate!

07:20 | Interview With Hannah Banana’s New Family!

14:20 | Ruff Pupdate

15:25 | Miss Piggy Pupdate!

16:12 | The Dogs Matt Is Thankful For

31:37 | Pippin

36:46 | Bye Fendi!

Adopt Fendi From Episode 39!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46110463-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-terrier-unknown-type-medium-mix

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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It’s Episode 38 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special guest Pinky while going over the top dog names of 2025!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | intro

01:50 | Adoptable Special Guest Pinky!

04:50 |Jess’s Pinky Sony

06:35 | Most Popular Dog Names

14:25 | WeRateDog’s Most Popular Names

18:04 | WeRateDogs One of One Names

Adopt Pinky From Episode 38!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pinky-tuscadero-77696889/ca/west-hollywood/real-good-rescue-ca2791/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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AKC Most Popular Dog Names of 2025

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-dog-names/

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It’s Episode 37 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Jack before getting into this week’s dog news!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | intro

01:08 | Adoptable Special Guest Jack!

09:10 | WeRateDogs Celebrates 10 Years!

10:42 | Javier

15:07 | Race For The Rescues

18:10 | Chernobyl Dogs

25:01 | Rainbow Bridge Dogs

27:54 | Owner Holds Hit & Run Suspect At Gunpoint

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-61291006/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Wyatt From Episode 22!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-214

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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Race For The Rescues

https://www.racefortherescues.org/home

Chernobyl Dogs

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a69208113/chernobyl-dogs-blue/

Rainbow Bridge Dogs

https://wlos.com/news/local/238-collars-recovered-debris-rainbow-bridge-lake-lure-helene-recovery-helene-storm-dog-pet-rememberance

Owner Holds Hit & Run Suspect At Gunpoint

https://www.kptv.com/2025/09/29/dog-owner-accused-holding-driver-gunpoint-forcing-him-dig-grave-after-hitting-dog-with-car/

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It’s Episode 36 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt is joined in studio by our most requested guest of all time, Rocky Kanaka! Together they discuss Rocky’s new book, Sitting With Dogs, Rocky’s Dog Bakeries, and a thoughtful conversation around dog and human welfare.

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Rocky's Channel

http://www.youtube.com/@rockykanaka

Chapters

00:00 | Welcome Rocky!

00:52 | Adoptable Special Guest Willow-Slinky

04:45 | Rocky’s Story

09:56 | Rocky's Tips For Building Trust With Dogs

16:13 | The Dogs That Influenced Rocky

29:04 | Human & Dog Welfare

40:30 | The Dog Bakery

45:32 | Rocky's New Book - Sitting With Dogs

51:00 | Why Do We Love Dogs?

Adopt Willow-Slinky From Episode 36!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/willow-slinky-78863554/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Wyatt From Episode 22!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-214

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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Treat or Treat! It’s Episode 35 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Happy Halloween everyone! Today we go over a very thoughtfully organized list of the best dog Halloween costumes of ALL TIME!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

Adopt Jabba From Episode 35!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jabba

Adopt Smidge From Episode 34!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/smidge

Adopts Honeydew Episode 32!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/honeydew-77999653/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

Adopt Luca From Episode 30!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/luca

Adopt Edward From Episode 28!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-260

Adopt Rosalina From Episode 26!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/rosalina

Adopt Cowboy From Episode 25!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-263

Adopt Tater From Episode 24!

https://liveloveanimalrescue.org/available-dogs

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Wyatt From Episode 22!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-214

Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259

Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior

Adopt Baloney From Episode 19!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-3636

Adopt Lucille From Episode 13!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-183

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

More from @dog_rates :

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