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Soul Touched by Dogs

Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but as wise souls worth our respect and care. The 30-minute interviews with "Pawsome Humans", people who do great work for dogs and their people, you"re listening to here on the podcast are one of the ways we celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic approaches to canine health and well-being.

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All Episodes

28:41

Grieving Senior Dogs: Finding Love Beyond Loss with...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2026/06/06

Therapy dogs don't just comfort humans — they also help us understand grief, resilience, and the kind of love that doesn't end when a heartbeat stops. Peggy Frezon writes books that honour the human-animal bond, runs a retirement home for senior golden retrievers, and has learned how to hold space for both joy and loss at the same time.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What makes a dog suited to therapy work — and why it's about temperament, not breed or size How rescue dogs who've lived through trauma

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38:47

Assistant Dogs Transform Wheelchair Life: Daily Tasks...

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2026/05/26

Assistance dogs do far more than most people realise — not just guiding, but helping their humans shower, get dressed, and move through the world with dignity and independence. This conversation with Claudia Hendrix reveals what life with an assistance dog actually looks like when you're a wheelchair user living alone, and how a Labrador named Katya (yes, Cat) became the reason Claudia doesn't need round-the-clock care. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How assistance dogs are trained from puppyhood

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32:55

Holistic Dog Health Beyond Symptoms and Pills with...

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2026/05/12

Holistic veterinary medicine isn't about rejecting science—it's about expanding it to include what we already know works: energy, joy, and the body's innate ability to heal. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Feinman shares how shifting focus from symptoms to something he calls BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) can transform how we support our dogs' health and happiness.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy symptoms are clues, not problems—and what your dog's body is really trying to tell you when

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30:07

Herding Dogs & Rotational Grazing: Building...

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2026/05/11

Herding goats with a working dog isn't about force or control—it's about partnership, patience, and understanding what your dog was bred to do. In this episode, we meet a farmer who traded in his old life three years ago to become a goat herder in Wisconsin, bringing regenerative agriculture to his land with the help of his English Shepherd, Dutch. Their work together is a beautiful reminder of what happens when we honour a dog's natural instincts and let them do what they were born

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31:40

Veterinary burnout and mental health: Why vets leave...

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2026/05/10

Veterinary burnout is reaching crisis levels — but most vets don't see it coming until they hit the wall. If you've ever wondered why your vet seems stretched thin, or why practices feel different than they used to, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the exam room door.What You'll LearnWhy burnout in veterinary medicine often goes unnoticed until it's too late, and what signs to watch for in yourself or someone you care aboutHow the demands of modern

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36:01

It’s Not About the Sock: Understanding Resource...

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2026/03/24

What do you do when your dog turns into a tiny (or not-so-tiny) dragon over… a sock?This conversation with Sonia Fetherling goes far beyond “how to fix it.”Because what looks like stubbornness, dominance, or “bad behavior” is often something much more vulnerable underneath.We talk about resource guarding in a way that feels… human.The fear.The tension.The pressure it creates in a home.And what becomes possible when we stop trying to control the behavior, and start understanding what’s

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31:30

When Dogs Choose Their Own Medicine - With With...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2026/03/16

What if your dog already knows exactly what they need to heal?In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by Irish animal healer and communicator Lisa Tully, who works with dogs and cats around the world using a deeply intuitive and holistic approach.Lisa combines animal communication, Chinese medicine principles, and plant-based healing to uncover the root causes of emotional and physical imbalance in animals. And sometimes… the answers point right back to us.We explore how animals can

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31:28

Adam Spencer - Furlanthropy: A New Model for Helping...

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2026/02/02

When Love Meets Innovation: Helping Pets Get the Care They DeserveSome dogs simply arrive one day… and change everything.In this episode of Soul Touched by Dogs, I’m joined by Adam Spencer, founder of Furlanthropy — an innovative nonprofit that’s reimagining how pet parents can access life-saving veterinary care when money stands in the way.Adam’s journey into animal welfare didn’t begin with a lifelong love of dogs. In fact, it started with reluctance… and a rescue dog named Hazelnut who

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25:41

Miranda Wimbush - Dogs as Mirrors: Healing at the...

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2026/01/11

What if your dog’s behaviour isn’t something to fix… but something to listen to?In this beautifully grounding conversation, I’m joined by Miranda Wimbush, founder of The Mindful Canine, to explore what becomes possible when we slow down, soften our nervous systems, and reconnect with the wisdom that lives beneath the noise.Miranda brings together science, intuition, and embodied awareness in a way that feels both practical and profound. We talk about dogs as mirrors, grief as an initiator,

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27:42

Andy Honda - Beyond the Holidays: A Therapy Dog’s...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2026/01/04

Yes… this episode should have gone out before Christmas.And yet, there’s something quietly perfect about sharing it now, at the very beginning of January.Because this conversation isn’t really about Christmas.It’s about connection.About slowing down enough to notice the magic that’s already there.And about the kind of presence dogs offer us - especially when the world feels loud, fast, or overwhelming.In this episode, Andy Honda invites us into life in New York City through the eyes (and

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23:16

Stephanie Rombough - How to Stop the Chase (Kindly)

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2025/11/06

If your “sweet-as-sugar-until-a-squirrel-appears” dog can’t resist the thrill of the chase, this one’s for you. Force-free trainer Stephanie Rombough (Happy Hounds Dog Training, Alberta, Canada) joins me to share the reward-based process behind her new book inspired by her own high-drive herder, Nera. We dig into why chasing is so reinforcing, how to prevent dangerous rehearsals, and exactly how to teach voluntary disengagement—from “laser-eyes on bunny” to “I see it… and I choose

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24:45

Dr. Holly Tett - Looking Beyond "Good Dog / Bad Dog"...

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2025/11/06

A psychologist walks into a dog park… and realises half her clients have tails.That’s pretty much how Dr. Holly Tett discovered her calling — blending trauma-informed psychology with force-free dog training to heal both ends of the lead.In this lively, heartfelt conversation, we talk about why obedience can’t fix overwhelm, how to spot the difference between shut down and calm, and what happens when we finally look at our dogs — and ourselves — through a lens of compassion instead of

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34:59

Jill Hedgecock - Fiction That Heals, Teaches &...

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2025/10/12

What happens when a lifelong animal lover and environmental scientist weaves her passions into stories where dogs see ghosts, save the day, and change lives?In this episode, award-winning author Jill Hedgecock joins us to talk about her Shadow series — suspenseful, heart-filled novels that entertain while quietly teaching readers about compassion, responsible dog stewardship, and the beauty of the human–animal bond.From champion agility runs and nose-work discoveries to celebrating a famous

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30:12

Tricia Montgomery - Marching for More Memories: Early...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2025/10/12

When Tricia Montgomery lost her beloved Moose to cancer, her world stopped.But out of heartbreak came a mission — to make sure no other pet parent wakes up one morning to find it’s too late.In this deeply moving conversation, Tricia shares how grief became fuel for purpose and how her non-profit, Moose’s March, is leading the charge for early detection of pet cancer so more dogs (and cats) can live longer, happier lives with the people who love them.She’s not just raising awareness — she’s

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21:41

Toni Shelaske - What Happens When One Dog Mom Decides...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2025/09/17

When one chance encounter with a groomer feeding raw chicken legs made Toni Shelaske stop in her tracks, she had no idea it would set her on a path to becoming one of Pittsburgh’s most influential voices in pet wellness.From running her own pet sitting business to building four thriving natural pet supply stores, and now hosting the Toni Unleashed podcast, Toni has always been driven by curiosity, courage, and the belief that pets - and their people - deserve better.In this conversation,

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24:34

Vivian Zottola - Being a Good Dog in a Human’s World

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2025/09/02

What does it mean to be a good dog in the human world?In this heartfelt, eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Vivian Zottola, human-dog relationship therapist, educator, and author, to talk about what it really takes to live in harmony with our dogs. Vivian brings decades of experience (and a deep well of wisdom) to help us shift the way we think about our relationships with our canine companions.We explore what happens when dogs are treated like toys or tools instead of sentient beings,

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26:45

Lauren McKnight - The Truth About Calm, Peaceful...

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2025/08/15

Ever felt like every walk with your dog is a tug-of-war—complete with the judgemental stares, unsolicited advice, and the odd “Who’s walking who?” quip from passersby? You’re not alone.In this episode, I chat with Lauren McKnight, founder of Lead with Luna in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lauren started as a dog walker and quickly became the go-to person for reactive, strong, or “quirky” dogs that others might avoid. Today, she’s a qualified trainer using only humane, reward-based,

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24:26

Dr. Nancy Kay - From Trusting to Questioning: A Vet’s...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2025/08/03

Speaking for Spot: Becoming the Advocate Your Dog Deserves with Dr. Nancy KayWhat if the biggest difference you could make in your dog’s life isn’t about training or nutrition, but learning to ask better questions?In this heartfelt, information-packed episode, I sit down with Dr. Nancy Kay - veterinarian, author, and passionate animal welfare advocate - to explore what it really means to "speak for Spot".From her own story of medical advocacy that sparked a bestselling book, to the

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43:20

Marilyn Mele - Stop Desensitizing Your Sensitive Dog:...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2025/07/21

If you’ve ever shared life with a sensitive, traumatized, or reactive dog, you know how heart-wrenching it is to see them struggle. You want to help, but so much of the advice out there feels like a quick fix and often makes things worse.In this episode, I sit down with Marilyn Mele, founder of Dog Wisdom Workshop and creator of the Emotionally Intelligent Dog Academy, to talk about what truly helps these dogs thrive. With over 40 years of experience teaching people and dogs, Marilyn has a

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29:27

Zazie Todd - The Science of a Happy Dog: What Every...

Soul Touched by Dogs ·

2025/07/10

What does science say about how to make your dog happy? And how can understanding human psychology help us support our reactive or anxious dogs better?In this heartfelt and fascinating episode, I’m joined by Zazie Todd, PhD—animal behaviour expert, award-winning author, and creator of the Companion Animal Psychology blog. Zazie shares her journey from academic psychologist to beloved voice in the world of canine (and feline!) wellbeing. Her story—like so many of ours—started with a dog who

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