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Sometimes There"s Side Eye

Heather Brendle & Kristi McNeeley

A Podcast about two friends having real and unfiltered conversations about dogs and people. Listen as we talk about our lives with dogs, training, behavior, share some laughs, and a whole lot of banter.

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00:36:57

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 31: Scratching...

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2024/04/18

This week we are talking about scratching the enrichment itch. Enrichment has become a popular buzzword in the K9 world, but for us enrichment just means fulfilling your dog's natural needs. This can look very different for different dogs. This episode was inspired by Kristi's foster dog Jaxon who was getting lots of different types of enrichment, but his needs were not being met until he was allowed dog to dog interactions on a regular basis. Dogs who have their enrichment needs met are

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00:31:03

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 30: Adding A Dog

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2024/04/04

In this episode we are talking through adding a 3rd dog to your home (or really any new dog to a home with existing dogs). Obviously expenses, time and space are considerations, but the list is much more than these basics. Whether you are adopting an adult dog or adding a puppy there are many things to think through beyond the basics like dog personalities and individual needs. Knowing your existing dogs, understanding their needs as well as the needs of the humans in your home are going to play

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00:55:30

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 29: Potty Training

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2024/03/21

In this episode we are talking all things potty training! The good, the bad, and the shitty. We are going over the basics as well as common mistakes, and even some really great insider tips. Although the basics may be the same for big and small breed dogs there are some distinct differences pet owners should keep in mind. We are also discussing the benefits and downfalls of doggy doors, pee pads, and leashing your dog during this phase of training. Potty training, like all training, requires

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00:31:59

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 28: Just...

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2024/03/07

This week we are talking about advocating for our dogs, but we're looking at it from a slightly different angle. We are talking about why advocating can be tougher than expected. There are a variety of reasons advocating can be difficult including standing up to an authority figure, not knowing how to advocate without causing a scene, along with countless other reasons. We'll be sharing our own experiences with advocacy - both the times we were successful advocates and the times we fell

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00:35:48

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 27: The Doberman

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2024/02/22

Join us as we explore Kristi's brain, or at least her thought process. After watching a dog and owner out in public Kristi had a series of thoughts and feelings pile up in rapid succession. Since these thoughts and questions about dog behavior and dog training are where the idea for this podcast stemmed from, we decided to talk through it here with all of you. We think you will be entertained by the way Kristi's brain ping pongs from thought to thought, but we also hope you can see a

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01:15:18

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 26: The Dogtor...

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2024/02/08

In this episode we will be discussing the veterinary industry and have a veterinarian guest that we will refer to as the "Dogtor." She has asked to remain anonymous so she can speak freely and unfiltered with us. We tackle all sorts of topics like pet insurance and why it might be useful for pet parents. We talk through the cost of diagnostic tests, and how vet care costs and treatments compare to human healthcare. The Dogtor gives us some solid advice on when to go to an emergency vet

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01:25:59

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 25 Grieving Your...

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2024/01/25

In this episode we are talking about grief and are honored to have Dr. Jenn Pereira, who is a licensed professional counselor joining us. It will come as no surprise that we are going to issue a tissue warning for this episode, but we promise there is also a lot of laughter as well. We talk about pet loss being a form of disenfranchised grief and how that can affect our grieving process. Jenn gives us so many good nuggets of wisdom like how to include children in the grief process, how to best

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00:37:28

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 24 Puppy...

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2024/01/11

In this episode we're discussing puppy socialization. We address what it is and what it is not, including the common misnomer that puppy socialization is simply letting puppies play together. We are also addressing why it is important for current and future training in addition to the lifelong benefits dog's experience through appropriate puppy socialization. As with any training implementation there are risks and rewards and we advocate for making smart choices on an individual basis

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00:30:17

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 23: Thankful!

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2023/11/16

We are wrapping up 2023 talking about what we are thankful for. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it was time to share some of the things we've been most thankful for this year with our listeners topping the list! Our thankful lists run the gamut from adding a puppy to the family to celebrating a life well lived at the rainbow bridge. We are issuing a tissue warning, but there are still plenty of laughs, sarcasm, and of course heartwarming stories as we make our way through

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01:24:03

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 22: Odin's Journey

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2023/11/02

In this episode we are talking with special guest Monica Adalsteinsson from Pup + Me Photo about her experience living with her last dog, Odin. We would like to warn listeners that there may be content in this episode that some individuals may find triggering as we revisit some of her experiences over the years which do include dog bites, etc. We also want to issue a tissue warning on this episode as all 3 of us shed a few tears at some point during this one. However, even with these warnings, we

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00:29:13

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 21: Puppy...

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2023/10/19

This week we are talking about puppy parties! We've mentioned puppy parties in some of our previous episodes, and since Heather just got back from a puppy party, we are talking through this recent experience. This fun and lighthearted episode gives a more personalized recap of puppy parties for anyone who may be curious about them. We talk about how stations are set up, what the stations included, and why. We also talk through the benefits of meeting the puppies in person, and why this was

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00:45:03

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 20: Thinking of...

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2023/10/05

Are you considering adding a new dog to your family? In this episode we discuss the many things we personally think through before adding an additional 4-legged family member. One item that is a high priority on both of our lists is energy level. Now is not the time to hope your future dog will be your workout coach, inspiring you to a new levels of fitness that you've never experienced before. We also carefully weigh what health issues are important and what health issues are functional in

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01:01:55

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 19: Ethical...

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2023/09/21

We are wrapping up our series on ethical rescue and breeding with ethical breeder Lorelei. She tells us about her breeding program and rescue efforts alike. Lorelei explains how much time and effort she put into selecting purchasers, selecting breeding pairs, and building a strong foundation for her puppies through things like puppy culture. She also shares everything from why she started breeding dogs to some of her favorites, and even some of the most difficult parts of dog breeding. We

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01:24:06

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 18: Ethical...

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2023/09/07

In this episode, we talk about responsible/ethical breeders. First, we want to say this is an important and beneficial topic for everyone in the dog world; including rescue people, those looking for purebred or mixed breed dogs, and those in the sport and show worlds. We are talking about some of the ways to define ethical breeders including everything from contracts, education, taking a dog back for any reason, health testing, to something as simple as producing functional dogs. We decided to

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00:54:40

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 17: Responsible...

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2023/08/24

In this episode we are excited to interview Christy Cole, the president of Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue (DHDR). We are addressing all sorts of topics with Christy; from how she got involved with Dobermans, to how responsible breeders can help end the need for rescue. Christy addresses both the immediate needs in rescue, as well as big picture, assessment, and planning.DHDR is diligently working to do right by both humans and dogs and have a lot of value centered policies around that concept,

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00:24:33

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 16: These Are...

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2023/08/10

Do you want to know some of our favorite dog related things? We seem to have a favorite everything! We are covering everything from favorite podcasts to favorite kennels, life jackets to nail files, and the list goes on. We even throw in 2 favorite items that aren't even products as a bonus. Listen to find out what all our favorite things are and why we recommend them. This episode does not feature any sponsored products or links. Don't forget to review, subscribe, and share! Follow us

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01:12:51

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 15: Responsible...

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2023/07/27

In this episode we are tackling the topic of responsible rescue. We acknowledge that this is a difficult topic, but we feel it's important because ethics matter when it comes to rescue. While there can be a lot of grey area and exceptions to the rules in rescue, we also think there can be some solid pillars to look for responsible rescue. Having a nonprofit status, transparency, responsible disbursement of available resources, dogs getting adopted out/dogs not being hoarded, cleanliness, ongoing

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01:23:38

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 14: Traveling...

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2023/07/13

This week, we are excited to have special guest and traveling guru, Tara McKinny, on the show! This episode is for everyone, whether you've never traveled with your dog or if you travel consistently with your dog. Tara has so many straightforward and epic ideas to make multidog vacations safe and fun for dogs with different needs/personalities, including dog reactive dogs. We are talking safety, short term rentals, camping, and all the products that will make traveling with dogs so

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00:41:28

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 13: Getting A...

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2023/06/29

In this episode we are talking about puppies again, but this time we are discussing what to consider before, and when you meet your potential puppy. Getting a puppy is an amazing and joyous time, but full of emotion and sometimes void of logic. It's tough to be logical when you're surrounded by adorable puppies - we get that, we're dog people too! So we are addressing ways to help set yourself up for success in choosing the right fit for you and your family. We talk about overcoming

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00:49:54

Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 12: Rehoming

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2023/06/15

The topic of rehoming a dog can be a sensitive one. However, we believe there are situations where rehoming a dog can be in everyone's best interest. Join us as we share examples of rehoming successes, that we have been involved in or that have affected us personally. Explore how quality of life for everyone in your home (both 2 and 4 legged) should be considered when approaching the subject of rehoming, and why getting training isn't always enough. We will also address some best

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