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Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy

Join Ali and Betsy on a journey into the heart of barkness, exploring how we live, laugh and love with our favorite four-legged friends. ‘Dear Dog It’s Us, Ali & Betsy’ is a deep dive into how our dogs walk, run, sleep, drool and hop alongside us through life’s triumphs, challenges, and daily flow. Inspired by our love for our dogs and a shared mission to help people (Ali /Psychotherapist, and Betsy/Life Coach) ‘Dear Dog’ will really dig in; exploring issues on both ends of the leash from every

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All Episodes

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Ep. 66 - What happens when a foster absconds with a...

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/07/11

On this week's episode of Dear Dog, Andrea from Dogs Without Borders joins to share the story of Moxie; a French Bulldog with medical issues who's foster is refusing to return her. It's an ongoing crisis for the rescue and we get the full scoop. Plus Ali and Betsy find big differences of opinion when it comes to the love of animals of the creepy, crawly, slithery variety, yet total agreement that most people in the world are good. All that plus an opportunity from Love thy Dog to take your old

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Ep. 65 - Flora, Fauna, Shades of Gray, Wolves, Silver...

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/07/05

Ali shares about how her responsibility as the head mistress of Flora and Fauna for her HOA led her to an amazing wolf sanctuary called Shadowland Foundation (shadowlandfoundation.org). We discuss the harm of black and white thinking particularly when it comes to the challenges of supporting the unhoused and Betsy gets shaded in real time from some fellow rescuers about helping a litter of Silver Labs. Tune in for that and so much more on this week’s Dear Dog.

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Ep. 64 - The Episode We Never Wanted to Record

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/06/28

On this week's Dear Dog we say goodbye to and honor our third host, Miss Clementine Magnolia Goldstein. Clem moved on to the next realm last week after a remarkable life of love, caretaking and mischief...lots of mischief. We talk through Clem's last days as well the process of home euthanasia, and the grief that follows losing a beloved pet. We also talk about the idea of moving on to a new pup after such a loss, and of course we discuss the momentous loss we have all suffered with the overturning

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51:28

Ep. 63 - Let’s Get (meta) Physical!

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/05/31

On this week’s episode of Dear Dog, Ali & Betsy welcome energy healer/SRT practitioner/dog mom Cynthia Shifrin to talk about how she helps clients (human and canine) lead more peaceful, aligned existences by clearing energy blocks originating in this lifetime as well as from others. Cynthia has been a tremendous support in Betsy’s rescue work; clearing rescue dogs’ trauma energy and opening them up so they can thrive. Cynthia also gives an brief energy read of Miss Clementine. Spoiler alert…Clem has

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Ep. 62 - Energy, Puppies & Sample Sales

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/05/24

Because they have things in their lives other than dogs - don’t worry, not many - Ali and Betsy talk about their shared love of comfy clothing and sample sales, as well as their highly divergent ways of packing for trips. They then dive into how much everything in life comes down to energy, particularly when it comes to interacting with dogs. Tune in for all that plus an update on Betsy’s latest rescue quests!

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Ep. 61 - What The Duck?

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/05/17

On this week’s Dear Dog, Ali gives us an update on Clementine’s health including details on her novel protein diet which includes, wait for it...freeze-dried Duck hearts, which for a Ali (as a vegan) is quite a challenge. We also discuss the challenges of separation anxiety and hear about an adorable adoptable English Bull Dog/Catahoula cross puppy who is looking for a home…tune in!

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Ep. 60 - What Would You Doo?

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/05/10

Don't say we don't tackle hot and steamy issues on Dear Dog, because this week we take on the very serious question of poop bag etiquette. Can you or can you not drop it in a neighbor's trash can? Ali has some big feelings on the topic. Plus we explore online dog breed tests which purport to match you with your perfect breed. Will they or won't they match us with the breeds we already have and love so dearly. The results are in!

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Ep. 59 - What's In A Breed?

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/05/03

On this week’s Dear Dog, we dive into the new research out of the University of Massachusetts examining the correlation (or lack thereof) between a dog’s breed and its personality. The results are surprising! Also, we get a health on Clementine a discuss the snuggliness of our dogs, and we talk about the fact that we don’t know always know our neighbors’ names but always know their dogs! Tune in!

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Ep. 58 - Canine Intuition

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/04/26

Dear Dog comes at you this week with a fun-filled sesh chock full of doggie tails…see what we did there. Ali give an update on Clementine’s health, we discuss the importance of trusting your gut when it comes to your dog’s health--even if it’s at odds with your vet’s thinking--and we hear about Betsy’s latest Labrador delivery. Cuddle your pup and tune in!

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Ep. 57 - How Many Huskies Does it Take to Open a Door?

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/04/12

This week on Dear Dog, we not only get an update on Clementine the wonder-husky’s health, but we also hear how this 13-year-old gal tried her hand paw. (literally) at picking the lock to Ali’s garden door. Inspired by the heatwave in LA, we discuss how to keep your dog cool when temps soar, and Betsy gets a reminder about how important her work is (as if any of us needed one) thanks to her favorite thing…a doggy DNA test.

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Ep. 56 - Pet Mess… A Pee v Poo Discussion

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/04/05

On this week’s episode, we examine which pet mess we’d prefer to clean up, Betsy’s love of all things leopard print, how Ali (vegan) handles feeding Clementine pork when her greatest dream is to have a piglet of her own and we get a much-anticipated update on Clem’s health. Tune in for this and so much more!

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Ep. 55 - Crazy Dog People Only

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/03/29

Join Dear Dog, as Betsy and Ali each share how they truly were crazy dog people this week. Ali who has been caring for Clementine through a bout of intestinal issues and a potentially tough diagnosis, talks not only about how she managed herself through the process--at the ER vet and since--but also how she spied on her dog sitter who also happened to be her dad when she didn’t get a prompt update on Clem from him via phone. And Betsy shares the story of how she is helping a homeless man care for

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Ep. 54 - People & Dogs

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/03/22

On this week’s Dear Dog, we talk about the harrowing stories from Ukraine about the bond between people and their pets, and how you can help people and animals through organizations like IFAW.org. We then talk about the Ali’s newest family member—her parents' new dog Scout—who like Miley, a sweet Labrador in Betsy’s rescue is set to get spayed this week. Plus we explore Ali’s exceptionally high standard for who is allowed to care for Clem. Betsy may or may not make the cut. And Betsy and Ali talk

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Ep. 53 - Canine Chemistry

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/03/08

On this week’s episode of Dear Dog, Betsy and Ali talk about chemistry between dogs, as well as between people and dogs. First Ali tells us about Clementine’s special friend Ham; a Frenchie in their neighborhood whom Clem just adores. This friendship would have been hard to predict as Ms Clem does NOT love all creatures big and small, and yet there’s just a connection. Similarly not all people have chemistry with all kinds of dogs. A&B talk about what their perfect dog matches are, and guess

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Ep. 52 - Young Pups vs. Adult Dogs

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/03/01

Today on Dear Dog we explore the pros and cons of adopting an adult dog versus a puppy with extremely helpful input from Kristine Futuran, a mom who has done both in the last year and lived to tell the tail! Listen in and decide what would be right for you and yours!

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Ep. 51 - How Much Is That Doggie In the Real World

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/02/01

Along with the love and affection that come with having a pooch, so too do added responsibilities and costs. Ali and Betsy break down what the costs are to have a dog - emotional and financial - and share some ways to keep expenses at bay while making sure you and your dog have everything you need and want!

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Ep. 50 - An Old School Ali & Betsy Chat

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/01/25

Did you know that dogs can sense earthquakes up to a few minutes before they hit? Yep, it's just another of their magical qualities! On this episode of Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy discuss emergency preparedness and dog—Ali is of course prepped to the nines…obvs! We also talk through the complexities of making health and end of life decisions for our best four-legged friends as well as the proper social distancing etiquette for dog walking during COVID. Tune and to hear all that and so much more!

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Ep. 49 - The Lepto Convo

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/01/18

Vaccines are a hot issue these days, and not just for people! With diseases such as Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza running rampant, there are a lot of questions about whether or not to vaccinate your pups. Ali and Betsy talk through the challenges as well as what happens when people make their soon to be spouses give up a beloved pet—we have feelings on this one. And something else we have feelings about is the Sex and The City Reboot. Get in on the conversation...

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Ep. 48 - Dog Training That Makes a Difference

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2022/01/11

Dear Dog welcomes trainers Sandy Sandberg and Courtney Rulifson from Doggie Do Good, a full service training facility located along the Central Coast of California. In addition to basic obedience and behavior modification training, Doggie Do Good specializes in training service dogs such as diabetic alert and mobility support dogs. We get the rundown on what makes for a good service dog and how you too can usE the same tests when picking out a puppy or a dog when its biggest job will be to give you

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Ep. 47 - New Dog Love Alert

Dear Dog It"s Us, Ali & Betsy ·

2021/12/21

Dear Dog welcomes newly-minted dog lover Cathy Kersh Millstein to the show to talk about how she added Winter, a hearty little Super Mutt saved from the streets of Bakersfield, to her family during COVID. Cathy shares that as someone who never much connected with pups before, she is now someone who buys matching outfits for her daughter and her dog and shares picture of her dog on the regular. Tune in to hear about more of this sweet story as well as how how having a dog can enhance a child’s mental

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