Dog Obsessed
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Dog Obsessed Podcast hosted by Rachel Mae (formally the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast) is the show where dog lovers unite! Each week we’ll discuss holistic approaches to dog life covering everything from mindful feeding to positive dog training and all kinds of fun dog related topics in between.
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Dog Daycare Series Part Two: The Different Types of Daycare Facilities
July 01, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MBWelcome back to the Dog Obsessed Daycare Series! This is a topic I could literally talk about ALL DAY LONG about so it's such a thrill to be doing a deep dive into this arena. Today I’ll be talking about the different types of dog daycare facilities, but this episode isn’t going to be an exhaustive list because just like us humans, no two dogs are exactly the same and no two facilities are the same either. So consider this to be a test drive of the 3 most common facility types in the indust...
Dog Obsessed Daycare Series Part One: The Pros and Cons Of Dog Daycare
June 17, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBOk, I'm over here happy dancing because today kicks off the Dog Obsessed Daycare Series and this is a topic I could literally talk about ALL DAY LONG! So today I’m gonna be talking a bit about the pros and cons of dog daycare. Now, this episode isn’t gonna be an exhaustive list of pros and cons because just like us humans, no two dogs are exactly the same. So I think I’d be doing the Dog Obsessed community a disservice to pretend that there’s a definitive list of pros and cons that can be...
Dog Daycare Series Part One: The Pros and Cons Of Dog Daycare
June 17, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBOk, I'm over here happy dancing because today kicks off the Dog Obsessed Daycare Series and this is a topic I could literally talk about ALL DAY LONG! So today I’m gonna be talking a bit about the pros and cons of dog daycare. Now, this episode isn’t gonna be an exhaustive list of pros and cons because just like us humans, no two dogs are exactly the same. So I think I’d be doing the Dog Obsessed community a disservice to pretend that there’s a definitive list of pros and cons that can be...
How My Dog Obsessed Career Started Plus A Special Announcement!
June 10, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn today's episode I'm sharing a bit about how I got started working with dogs and how it led me here. I'm also announcing the upcoming Dog Daycare Series that will be rolling out here on the Dog Obsessed Podcast in the weeks to come. Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community Email the show at [email protected] *This show was formally named The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsessed Podcast wit...
How My Relationship With My Dogs Changed After Having A Baby
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBToday on The Dog Obsessed Podcast I'm chiming in on a topic that seems to keep landing on my radar, the discussion about dogs and babies. And I'm also sharing how my relationship with my dogs changed after my son Waylon was born. Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community Email the show at [email protected] *This show was formally named The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsessed Podcast with Rach...
Reflections From a Reactive Dog's Mom
May 27, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBOn this episode of the Dog Obsessed podcast I'm sharing a bit more about my dog Birdie and reflecting on our experience with her reactivity. Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community Email the show at [email protected] *This show was formally named The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsessed Podcast with Rachel Mae is a Rachel Made Media Production*
Who's Ready to Obsess Over Dogs Together?
May 20, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBHello my Dog Obsessed friend! We're back for a brand new season of the show with a new name, new guests and a boat load of dog centric topics to obsess over! So stay tuned as season two rolls out. New Episodes will be coming your way on Thursdays. Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community Email the show at [email protected] *This show was formally named The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsesse...
Senior Dog Series Wrap Up - Plus a Special Announcement!
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.59 MBOn today's episode, we wrap up the Mindful Mutt Mama Senior Dog Series and I'll be announcing something special! Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community *This episode was originally released under the podcast’s former name The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsessed Podcast with Rachel Mae is a Rachel Made Media Production*
Senior Dog Series Part 5: Jessica Bowen of Seattle Grief Counseling
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Senior Dog Series, I'm joined by Jessica Bowen, of Seattle Grief Counseling. We shared a deep conversation about how to navigate the grief of losing a beloved pet. We also talked about her adorable dog, Otis and his role in her practice as a therapy dog. Mentioned In This Episode Seattle Grief Counseling Instagram Otis The Therapy Pup Instagram Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF F...
Senior Dog Series Part 4: Resting Waters
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn part four of the Mindful Mutt Mama Senior Dog Series, I had a great conversation with Darci Bernard of Resting Waters, a Seattle based pet funeral home. We discussed the process of Aquamation, honoring the life of our beloved pets and creating space for ritual to begin the healing process in their absence. Mentioned In This Episode: Resting Waters Facebook Resting Waters Instagram Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Fac...
Rachel's Roundup: Dog Centered Podcasts
September 20, 2019 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBOn today’s episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast, I'm featuring another roundup. And today I'm sharing 3 of my favorite dog centered podcasts. Mentioned In This Episode: Drinking From The Toilet Raise The Woof Wear, Wag, Repeat Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community *This episode was originally released under the podcast’s former name The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast. The Dog Obsessed Podcast with Rachel Ma...
Senior Dog Series Part 3: Dr. Sara Hopkins
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn today's episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast Senior Dog Series, I'm joined by Dr. Sara Hopkins of Compassion 4 Paws. Compassion 4 Paws provides in-home hospice care and euthanasia services and we talked about the different ways that we can support and care for our pets in their final days. We also dive into the tough topic of how to know when it's time to let go. This is something we all struggle with and it can be really hard to talk about, but Dr. Sara had some great guidance fo...
Becoming A Two Dog Family
September 13, 2019 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBIt’s September and I know it’s not officially Fall yet, but it’s sure been feeling like it here in the Pacific Northwest and I’m here for it! Fall is my favorite season and September is my favorite month for so many reasons. It’s the month that my husband Gabe and I met, it’s Julie’s birthday month and on the day that this episode is airing it’s Birdie’s Gotcha Day! I just have so many happy memories around the month of September. I shared the story of how we got Birdie in episode number ...
Senior Dog Series Part 2: Splash Dog
September 10, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFor part two of the Mindful Mutt Mama Senior Dog Series I'm joined by J Linn Black Henline of Splash Dog for a fun conversation about supporting our senior dogs and their mobility with holistic approaches to care, utilizing hydrotherapy, massage and more. I loved this conversation so much and it made me want to sign my dogs up for swim lessons! Mentioned In This Episode Splash Dog Facebook Splash Dog Instagram Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Gr...
It's All About The Dogs With Kari Kalway of Puddles Barkery
September 05, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn today’s show, I’m joined by Kari Kalway, owner of Puddles Barkery in Seattle. Kari is an adored member of the pet-loving community and her specialty line of handmade dog treats are adored by Pacific Northwest pups everywhere! Her business is built around the idea that “it’s all about the dogs” and it's easy to see that Kari is in fact all about the dogs. It was a pleasure to chat with her and I’m excited to share our conversation with you. Mentioned In This Episode: Puddles Barkery Inst...
Senior Dog Series: Old Dog Haven
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBFor part one of the five-part senior dog series, I’m joined by Ardeth De Vries, the executive director for Old Dog Haven. We had a great conversation about their final refuge program and the privilege of giving a dog a safe and loving place to land in their final years. Mentioned in this episode: Old Dog Haven: Every Old Dog Has A Story To Tell Need some dog-obsessed BFFs in your life? Join the Private Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community and come nerd out over dogs with us! If you see do...
Senior Dog Series Part 1: Old Dog Haven
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBFor part one of the five-part senior dog series, I’m joined by Ardeth De Vries, the executive director for Old Dog Haven. We had a great conversation about their final refuge program and the privilege of giving a dog a safe and loving place to land in their final years. Mentioned In This Episode: Old Dog Haven: Every Old Dog Has A Story To Tell Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community *This episode was origin...
An Exciting Announcement For Julie's Birthday Month!
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBOn today’s show, I have something exciting to announce. If you’ve been listening to the show then you likely already know that I was inspired to start this podcast through my experience with my dog Julie. If you haven’t heard the full story of how Julie inspired this show you can hear it in episode 2. Julie’s birthday was in September and in our house, birthdays are celebrated all month long! Julie has unfortunately already crossed the rainbow bridge, but I still wanted to find a special wa...
Dogs, Music, and Resilience In The Face Of Adversity With Lisa Spector
August 22, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast, I’m joined today by the incomparable, Lisa Spector. Lisa is a Juilliard trained concert pianist and through her contribution to the research and creation of bio-acoustic music for dogs, Lisa has become known as the Pet Calming Maestro. Her music has been along for some of the most intimate moments of my life. It played in the car as I cradled Julie on her final ride and as we said our goodbyes. Her music played when we picked Hoss up fro...
Choose Your Own Adventure with Amanda Davis & Adventure Pup Leilani
August 15, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOn today's show I’m joined by Amanda Davis, dog mom to the undeniably adorable Leilani. You may recognize them from their beautiful and popular Instagram account Adventure Pup Leilani, where you’re sure to find breathtaking photos from their Pacific Northwest adventures. I first met Leilani while she was attending a daycare program where I was an instructor and it didn’t take long for her to steal my heart. She’s such a gorgeous lovebug...and those eyes! I began following her on Instagram ...
The Sweet Life with Debbie Hendrickx of Swell Gelato For Dogs
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Debbie Hendrickx, the brilliant mind behind Swell Gelato for dogs. Originally from Belgium, Debbie is a kind soul with a sweet mission. Her specialty line of gelato for dogs has been taking the west coast by storm. If you’re on Instagram, you’ve likely seen the cheerful orange cups of gelato being joyfully devoured by dogs. Debbie has a great story and on today's show, she’s taking us behind the scenes for a look at her Swell dog-centric business. Mentione...
What Is Enrichment And Why Does It Matter To Dogs?
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBThese days in the dog world the word enrichment gets thrown around a lot. It’s kind of become a trendy industry buzzword. But have you ever wondered what enrichment actually means or why it matters? Well on this episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast, I’m going to break it down for you and I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite enrichment activities that I like to do with my dogs. Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebo...
Telling Your Dog's Story with Marika Moffitt of Dirtie Dog Photography
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOn today's episode I was joined by Marika Moffitt. She is the owner of Dirtie Dog Photography and the founder of the Seattle Pet Collective Podcast. Marika is a creative entrepreneur, an extremely talented pet photographer and a cherished gem in the Seattle pet community! She’s known by her peers and clients as a connector and a giver, always giving generously of her time and spirit and in her latest endeavor, she does just that. Marika recently launched the Seattle Pet Collective Podcast ...
Dogs and Love with Leigh Isaacson of Dig
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBOn today's show, I'll be taking you along with me to the Dig Launch party in Seattle, Washington where I caught up with Leigh Isaacson, the CEO and co-founder of Dig: The Dog Person's Dating App. Sisters Leigh and Casey Isaacson created this dog-centric dating platform as a way to connect dog people based on what's most important to them, and in this episode, you'll get a behind the scenes look at what sets this innovative start-up apart from the rest! Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @...
Rachel's Roundup: Rescue Groups
July 11, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBOn today's episode I'm going to be starting something new that I’m calling Rachel’s Roundup. Think of it as my version of Oprah’s Favorite things, only my roundup is solely centered around dogs. So today I wanted to give some love to some of my favorite rescue groups. As you know, I’m a huge fan and advocate of rescue work and there are so many groups that I follow and admire. So this is in no way a definitive list, but rather a few of my favorites that I wanted to shine a spotlight on. R...
What I Wish People Understood About My Reactive Dog
July 04, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode I explain what I wish more people understood about what life is like with a reactive dog and I introduce you to my dog, Birdie. In this episode I’m going to be mainly focusing on sharing my own experience with you rather than diving into the many facets of reactivity. It’s a complicated topic worthy of a much bigger conversation, so we'll be diving deeper into the subject in future episodes and I’ve also got some great guests lined up to share their perspective, experience ...
Perfect Puppy Pressure and Dog Mom Guilt
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode we'll explore the pressure that we feel to raise the perfect puppy and we'll discuss whether or not our expectations for our dogs are realistic. We'll also talk about dog mom guilt and I introduce you to my pup, Hoss (the dog in the cover art for this show) Let’s Connect: Find me on Instagram @iamdogobsessed Join the private Facebook Group: Dog Obsessed BFF Facebook Community *This episode was originally released under the podcast’s former name The Mindful Mutt Mama Podca...
How My Dog’s Death Changed My Mindset
June 20, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBThis episode wasn’t the easiest story to share, but it’s an important piece of my journey up to this point and it played a pivotal role in the creation of this podcast. So I felt like it was important to share it with you. But I wanted to give the disclaimer that this episode gets a little heavy because I’m talking about death and depression. I recognize that it may be triggering for some folks, so I just wanted to give you a heads up so you could decide if this is something you wanted to ...
Introducing The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast
June 12, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBWelcome to the very first episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast, the show where dog lovers unite! I'm your host and dog obsessed BFF, Rachel Mae! This show was created for dog moms and dog dads looking to live their best lives with their dogs by their sides. If you've ever felt overwhelmed as a pet parent trying to find a good dog daycare for your dog, deciding what the best food is to feed your dog or maybe you need some help training your puppy to stop eating all your favorite shoes, ...
Introducing The Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast (Now The Dog Obsessed Podcast)
June 12, 2019 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBWelcome to the very first episode of the Mindful Mutt Mama Podcast, the show where dog lovers unite! I'm your host and dog obsessed BFF, Rachel Mae! This show was created for dog moms and dog dads looking to live their best lives with their dogs by their sides. If you've ever felt overwhelmed as a pet parent trying to find a good dog daycare for your dog, deciding what the best food is to feed your dog or maybe you need some help training your puppy to stop eating all your favorite shoes, ...