Episodes

  • 0619: Ask Mambo Smart Assistant for Dog Parents
    Dec 23 2025

    Anthony Cospito and Arlu Gomez created the smart assistant Ask Mambo for dog parents to enhance the relationship between dogs and their owners. Share this amazing tool with every dog lover you know.

    AskMambo online:

    AskMambo.com

    Instagram.com/askmambo

    TikTok.com/@askmambo

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    30 mins
  • 0618: Author Leokadia George
    Dec 10 2025

    Author Leokadia George shares the story of Trumpet, a Mexican Gray Wolf pup whose miraculous birth at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York captured global attention. The four-book series is available at Leokadia’s Amazon store linked in the description. These books are entertaining and informative gifts for children ages 3-8 and parents will enjoy them, too. A purchase benefits Trumpet and her kin because 50% of the author’ profits from the series are donated to wolf conservation efforts to save this species from extinction.

    Shop for the Trumpet series:

    Amazon.com/stores/Leokadia-George/author/B0D3VN8YC3

    The mission of the Wolf Conservation Center is to advance the survival of wolves by inspiring a global community through education, advocacy, research, and recovery. Learn more and meet the wolves at NYwolf.org

    More wolf talk from the Dog Words archives:

    0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey

    0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.


    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
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    26 mins
  • 0617: Author Kim Lengling Returns
    Nov 25 2025

    Author Kim Lengling returns to discuss her new mini-book 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness: More Nuggets of Hope. Her reflections on how pets gently remind us to slow down, forgive more, love deeper, and be kind to ourselves and those around us could not be more timely.

    Kim Lengling Online:

    KimLenglingAuthor.com

    Facebook.com/lenglingauthor

    LinkedIn.com/in/kimberlylengling

    Listen to her previous visit from December 2023:

    0424: Author Kim Lengling

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.


    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    32 mins
  • 0616: Author Sara Driscoll
    Oct 29 2025

    Author Sara Driscoll takes us inside the world of wildlife trafficking with Deadly Trade, the 10th novel from her FBI K-9 series of thrillers. For more info about the author, including her books and her blog, go to SaraDriscollAuthor.com.

    From the Dog Words archives:

    0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    33 mins
  • 0615: Domesti-PUPS with Merri Hackbarth
    Oct 15 2025

    Domesti-PUPS Board President Merri Hackbarth tells us how they provide therapy dogs, service dogs for persons with disabilities, and obedience trained rescue dogs in partnership with prisoners who are finding a new purpose in life. Learn more at Domesti-PUPS.org and follow them at Facebook.com/domestipups.

    For more stories about amazing service dogs check out these episodes from the Dog Words archives.

    0614: Author Michael Hingson

    Michael and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower on 9/11.

    0416: Craig Grossi and Fred the Afghan

    Craig tells the story of Fred the Afghan’s miraculous journey from a war zone to living his best life in America in Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other and shares his experience leading a writing program in a men’s prison in Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption. Learn more at FredtheAfghan.com.

    0149: Moxie’s Mission with Katie Harris

    Katie shares how her life with her service dog Moxie has led her to empower and educate others through Moxie’s Mission.

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    45 mins
  • 0614: Author Michael Hingson
    Sep 10 2025

    Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower on 9/11. He shares that story in the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. On this episode, we discuss that book and the tragedy and heroism of that day along with his latest book, Live Like A Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs about Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith.

    Micheal is available to speak on his 9/11 experience but also on perseverance, the importance of teamwork and trust, moving from diversity to inclusion, and offering adaptive technology training. He hosts The Unstoppable Mindset Podcast: where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet.

    MichaelHingson.com

    MichaelHingson.com/podcast

    Facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker

    You Tube.com/user/mhingson

    LinkedIn.com/in/michaelhingson

    If you enjoyed this interview, check out the many authors who have been a guest on Dog Words by searching the key word “author” at RosieFund.org/podcast.

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    48 mins
  • 0613: An Update from Daniel Schulof
    Aug 20 2025

    CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to explain the new Pet Food Nutrition Facts labeling system and what it means for pet owners. We also get an update on his company’s lawsuit that, if successful, will have a transformative impact on the pet food industry. Even if you are not a pet owner, Dan’s visits are always lively, engaging, and informative. His story offers insight into the challenges that startups can face against the big players in any industry.

    The KetoNatural fundraising campaig

    The new Pet Nutrition Facts label

    KetoNatural online:

    KetoNaturalPetFoods.com

    Instagram.com/ketonaturalpetfoods

    Facebook.com/ketonaturalpetfoods

    YouTube.com/channel/UC3zjG_ADUs14xBIJZcUZ8Lw/videos

    TikTok.com/@ketonaturalpetfoods

    Listen to Daniel’s previous visits to Dog Words:

    0507: Big Dog Food with Daniel Schulof

    0419: Canine Nutrition with Daniel Schulof

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    51 mins
  • 0612: AnimalZone with Arthur von Wiesenberger
    Aug 6 2025

    Arthur von Wiesenberger, executive producer and host of AnimalZone, discusses the creation of his delightful and informative program. Watch hundreds of episodes on the website or the linked Vimeo and YouTube channels.

    The AnimalZone online:

    AnimalZone.org

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Vimeo

    Youtube

    Pinterest

    Dog Words wolf series:

    0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey

    0421: Sacred Paws with Stephanie Smith

    0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith

    Monica Rua & Carie Broecker visited Dog Words and AnimalZone.

    Listen: 0403: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

    Watch: AnimalZone Season 3 Episode 7

    Bar K’s Closing Announcement

    Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.

    Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

    Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

    Rosie Fund online:
    RosieFund.org
    Facebook.com/rosiefund
    Instagram.com/rosiefund
    YouTube.com/rosiefund


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    40 mins