Dog Words
Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
Episodes
172 episodes
0519: Kyle Gabrielson with Great Plains SPCA
Great Plains SPCA Philanthropy & Engagement Manager Kyle Gabrielson updates us on their important work and their Best in Show Pet Contest. Learn more at gogophotocontest.com/...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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41:06
0518: Mixed Mutt & Company with Sherri Corwin
Sherri Corwin welcomes us to Mixed Mutt & Company's new location just off the historic square in Independence, Missouri. Sherri gives us an update on her work the last three years developing relationships with other small busi...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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29:12
0517: Fix'em KC with Britton Hunter
Fix’em KC’s Britton Hunter discusses their mission to reduce the homeless animal population in Kansas City. Learn more at FixemKC.org and follow them on Facebook at
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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39:40
0516: Author Jennifer Holland
Jennifer Holland, New York Times best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships, discusses her latest book Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. Learn more about Jennifer’s work and order her book at
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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30:15
0515: Melissa & Jon Hill with Tripawd Phillip
Melissa and Jon Hill adopted Rosie Fund Dog Phillip and then faced the prospect of having one of his legs amputated. They share their story of facing this challenge with love, patience, and determination.From the arc...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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40:29
0514: Dawn Hatterman & Magnolia Hope
Co-founder of Rosie Fund Dawn Hatterman discusses our newest dog, Magnolia Hope, updates us on Rosie Fund, and we talk a little about Dog Words.Maggie’s YouTube...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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50:59
0513: Author Anne Marie Farage-Smith
Licensed mental health counselor and Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional Anne Marie Farage-Smith discusses the profound and emotional topic of coping with the loss of a beloved pet. Her book, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: A...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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33:09
0512: Angie Splittgerber & Buddy
Angie Splittgerber tells the touching story of fostering and adopting Buddy, the winner of our region in the Pooch Playoffs.From the Dog Words archives:
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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43:47
0511: Angie Hunsucker & Hugo
Angie Hunsucker details her French bulldog Hugo's health scare. His condition is one of several with which Frenchie owners often contend.From the Dog Words archives:
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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44:33
0510 : Author Ellie Laks
Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Mi...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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36:29
0509: Kim Hunter & Lola
Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola.Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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30:32
0508: Jessica Gordon & Hamilton
Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives. We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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37:56
0507: Big Dog Food with Daniel Schulof
CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:08:26
0506: Author Chris Lynch
National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog. Learn more about the book and order it from its page at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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33:47
0505: Dog Trainer Alex Peacock
Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more ab...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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53:40
0504: Author Erika Sinner
CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies. You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources a...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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42:30
0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley
Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We a...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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35:15
0502: Visiting Volunteer David Leidinger
David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project. Learn more aboutKC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KC...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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35:08
Campaign for Phillip
Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabi...
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Season 5
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Episode 0
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1:45
0501: Dustin Koopman and Sadie
Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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39:45
0425: Inclusion Connections with Courtney Gebauer and Matthew Horn
Director of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilit...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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27:53
0424: Author Kim Lengling
Author Kim Lengling discusses her new book Paw Prints On The Couch!How Pets Enrich Our Lives, highlighting the importance of our furry companions and the impact they have on our lives. She also shares her wonderful practice of h...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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42:46
0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon
Kennel Manager Cora Miller and Director of Operations Michelle Lascon from KC Protective Animal Welfare Society discuss how their organization offers grooming, boarding, and daycare as part of their mission to rescue dogs f...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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52:17
0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith
Stephanie Smith returns to discuss her work with the Wolves of Maine Sanctuary. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professiona...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:05:14
0421: Sacred Paws with Stephanie Smith
Stephanie Smith discusses helping humans and animals develop happier and healthier relationships. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Cer...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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40:46