Welcome to 'Dod Friendly,' the podcast that explores the deep and meaningful bond between humans and their beloved canine companions! Join us for engaging conversations as we sit down with dog owners, professionals, and fellow dog lovers who share their insights, experiences, and heartwarming stories about the connection we have with our furry friends. In each episode, we delve into topics such as: The Human-Dog Connection: Hear stories that showcase the unique relationship between dogs and ...
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Welcome to the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, hosted by co-founders, Justine Sparling and Mackenzie Drinkwater! Founded in 2020, Dog Friendly Collective (better known as Dog Friendly KW) is a non-profit corporation in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive dog-friendly community. The Dog Friendly KW Podcast, produced by Block Sheep Audio and in partnership with Midtown Radio, offers education, inspiration, and unique perspectives to dog owners through an ex ...
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Laughs and Leashes: Jeannine Heinbuch's Journey to Dog Boarding
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49:41In this hilarious and insightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett sits down with Jeannine Heinbuch, a dynamic woman with a diverse background. Once a school teacher and a devoted mother to her hockey-playing kids—thanks to her Canadian husband—Jeannine's journey takes a comedic turn as she dives into the world of dog walking and boar…
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Canine Chronicles: Nick Mills Reflects on His Young Years with Dogs
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33:38In this engaging episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett sits down with his friend Nick Mills to reminisce about his cherished childhood dog experiences. The conversation kicks off with a nostalgic look back at Snoop Dawg, the English Springer Spaniel Nick and his brother welcomed into their lives during a bout of chickenpox. Nick shares th…
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Paw-sitively Surprising: Evan Engel’s Double Dog Decision
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31:19In this delightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett interviews Evan Engel, a Longmont native and dedicated crane operator who shares his heartwarming journey into dog ownership. Initially considering getting just one dog, Evan and his significant other unexpectedly welcomed two adorable companions into their lives within a month. Wit…
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Paws & Pints Unique Job Titles: Dog Park Bouncer and Executive Chef
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26:06In this delightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett interviews two standout employees from Paws & Pints, showcasing the diverse talents that contribute to this beloved dog-friendly establishment. First up is Brad Berkley Bouncer, the dedicated dog park specialist responsible for maintaining order and fun in the park. As a passionate …
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Tech Meets Tails: Allyson Taylor on Fostering Dogs
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18:58In this inspiring episode of 'Dog Friendly,' host Brandon Bennett chats with Allyson Taylor, a dedicated tech professional who balances her career from home with the heartfelt commitment of fostering dogs for the Humane Society. Allyson’s story is a wonderful reminder of how we can integrate our passion for animals into our everyday lives. Her pass…
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Meet Noah: The Dog Lover/Caveman Behind the Colorado Realtor
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32:13In this engaging episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett sits down with local Colorado real estate agent Noah Inhofer to explore his lifelong love for dogs. Noah shares heartwarming stories from his childhood in South Dakota, where he grew up alongside a beloved family dog. The deep connection he formed with his childhood pet laid the found…
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Finally a Furry Friend: Joan Bruemmer-Holden Gets Her First Dog
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28:24In this delightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett welcomes Joan Bruemmer-Holden to share her heartwarming journey of becoming a dog owner with her first pup, Penelope. Joan's enthusiasm for her new furry companion is palpable as she recounts the story of how she found Penelope, bringing listeners along on her adventure to pet paren…
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Two Years Later: Vincent's Journey Back to the Dog Who Melted His Heart
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30:41In this heartwarming episode of 'Dog Friendly,' host Brandon Bennett sits down with friend Vincent Redding as he shares the touching story of his journey to find his beloved pup, Kiana. Vincent first met Kiana as a puppy on the streets of Denver, and though he didn’t take her home that day, fate had other plans. Two years later, he was reunited wit…
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Self-Taught Success: Kirk Salzer on Handling Your Dog with Confidence
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52:27In this engaging episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett welcomes the insightful Kirk Salzer, the sous chef for Meals on Wheels in Boulder, Colorado. Kirk kicks off the conversation by sharing his journey to dog ownership, admitting that he wasn’t particularly keen on getting a dog until he settled into his house in 2000. This pivotal momen…
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Courageous Canines: Walter's Move from Texas with His Loyal Pup
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23:28In this heartwarming episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett interviews Walter Dawes, who shares the delightful journey he undertook moving from Texas to Colorado with his beloved pup, Ella. Walter's passion for adventure and love for his dog shine through as he recounts the experiences that brought them to the picturesque landscapes of Col…
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Canine Classics: Naming Dogs in Honor of an English Author
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27:51In this exciting episode of 'Dog Friendly,' Iz sit down with DJ, a passionate dog lover who has taken his admiration for literature to the next level by naming his dogs after characters from the beloved works of English author Terry Pratchett. With over 100 books to his name, Pratchett's rich and whimsical characters provide the perfect inspiration…
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Animal Advocacy: Behind the Scenes with Kat Burns
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34:01In this insightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett interviews Kat Burns from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care and support for animals in need. Kat shares her passion for animal welfare and the important role the Humane Society plays in the community, emphasizing their d…
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Puppy Mill Awareness: America Palma's Mission with Harley's Dream
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19:19In this enlightening episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett sits down with America Palma, a dedicated volunteer with Harley's Dream, a nonprofit organization based in Berthoud, Colorado, focused on raising awareness about puppy mills. America brings her passion and commitment to animal welfare to the forefront as she shares her inspiring j…
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Helicopter Paws: Emma's Adventures as a Dog Mom
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29:38In this delightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett connects with Emma Newton at Grossenbart Brewery to discuss her lively life with her two beloved dogs—Taos, a spirited 4-year-old Husky German Shepherd mix, and Mazisy, an 8ish-year-old Pitbull Beagle Boston Terrier mix. Emma's vibrant storytelling brings their unique personalities …
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Paws on the Slopes: Lori McDonald and Her Pup at A-Basin's Closing Day
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17:42In this captivating episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett interviews Lori McDonald, who shares her delightful experiences with her beloved retriever during the closing day at A-Basin Ski Resort. Lori paints a vivid picture of the joy and adventure she and her pup experienced on the slopes. Her enthusiasm for skiing and the joy it brings h…
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Paw-some Grooming: The Story of Katie Stone
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37:23In this inspiring episode of 'Dog Friendly,' we sit down with Katie Stone, a passionate mobile dog groomer who took the leap to start her own business during the pandemic. Katie shares her journey into the world of dog grooming, revealing the moments that sparked her love for helping pups look and feel their best. Katie discusses how her business h…
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Pugs and Personality: Navigating Love and Energy
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30:36Join us for this delightful episode of 'Dog Friendly,' where we dive into the wonderful world of pugs and unique canine personalities! Our first guest is the passionate Janis Hernandez, who shares her heartwarming journey of love and companionship with her pug, George. Janis’s enthusiasm shines as she recounts the joys and challenges of being a pro…
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Paws and Pints: Building a Dog-Friendly Community Durning the Pandemic
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28:27In this engaging episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett welcomes two remarkable guests from the innovative establishment Paws and Pints in Des Moines, Iowa—co-founder Megan Casey and team member Avery Blake. This episode dives deep into the heart of their expansive facility, which seamlessly combines a dog daycare with a brewery, creating …
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Paw-sitive Impact: Alicia Williams on Multi-Dog Life and Wildlife Rehabilitation
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28:27In this delightful episode of "Dog Friendly," host Brandon Bennett welcomes the vibrant Alicia Williams, a dedicated dog mom of four, including three gentle giants over 100 pounds. The conversation unfolds at the lively backdrop of Longmont Oktoberfest, adding a festive touch to the heartfelt stories shared. Alicia’s passion for her pups shines thr…
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Dog Journeys and Heartstrings: Tyler Hernandez & Walter's Story
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23:37Join us for this exciting episode of 'Dog Friendly,' where we dive into the adventurous life of Tyler Hernandez and his lovable pup, Walter. Tyler shares the heartwarming story of how he found Walter and the incredible outdoor trucking adventures they embark on together. Along the way, Tyler opens up about a challenging relationship breakup and the…
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Paws on the Route: A Conversation with Mail Carrier Steve Allen
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20:58In this episode of 'Dog Friendly' join host Brandon Bennett, owner of Alpine Howl, as he chats with local mail carrier Steve Allen at the welcoming Grossenbart Brewery. As a beloved figure in the community, Steve shares his experiences delivering mail to dog-friendly neighborhoods and the unique bonds he has formed with the furry residents along hi…
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Cliff Cullen - 2024 Longmont Octoberfest
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13:41Join us for this exciting episode of 'Dog Friendly,' recorded live at the 2024 Longmont Oktoberfest! Host Brandon Bennett, owner of Alpine Howl, sits down with Cliff Cullen, Deputy Director of the Longmont Humane Society, for an engaging conversation about what he does and what goes into making the Octoberfest a reality. In this episode, Brandon an…
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Full Episode: Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs
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29:36In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, host Justine Sparling is joined by Leah and Craig from the organization Save Rez Dogs for a chat about reservation dogs and the animal welfare issues in indigenous communities. They discuss the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism, and more!द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs (Part 2)
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14:23In this segment of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, host Justine Sparling is joined by Leah and Craig from the organization Save Rez Dogs for a chat about reservation dogs and the animal welfare issues in indigenous communities. They also discuss the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism, and more.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs (Part 1)
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14:59In this segment of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, host Justine Sparling is joined by Leah and Craig from the organization Save Rez Dogs for a chat about reservation dogs and animal welfare issues in indigenous communities. Plus, they also talk about reconciliation, community readiness and more!द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Live Q&A at the Pawliday Market in Downtown Kitchener! (Part 2)
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6:41In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW Podcast Justine and guest host Rachel are LIVE from the Pawliday Market in downtown Kitchener. They take the community's questions about all things pup-related!द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Live Q&A at the Pawliday Market in Downtown Kitchener! (Part 1)
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11:15In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW Podcast Justine and guest host Rachel are LIVE from the Pawliday Market in downtown Kitchener. They take the community's questions about all things pup-related!द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Help! I've lost my dog!
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30:43In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, Justine and Mackenzie tackle the tricky subject of lost dogs. They discuss what to do if your dog goes missing and also what steps you can take as a pup-parent to prevent such a stressful situation.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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How do I prevent my dog from going missing?
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14:33In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Mackenzie talk about what steps dog parents can take to keep their dogs safe and at home.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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In this clip of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, Justine and Mackenzie discuss what to do and not to do if you've lost your dog.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society
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27:19द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Calla James does a round of "Kibbles & Bits"
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2:35द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (Part 2)
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13:35द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (Part 1)
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9:31In this episode, Justine and guest host Kersty are joined by Calla James of the KW Humane Society to do some mythbusting on misconceptions about their organization.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Anti-racist animal advocacy w/ Kassidi Jones
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27:01In this podcast episode, Justine and Mackenze are joined by Kassidi Jones, curator of the instagram page @gingers_naps. Kassidi discusses issues of anti-black racism within dog culture and American history.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Kassidi Jones of @gingers_naps on dogs in anti-black history
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13:13In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by Yale Ph.D candidate and dog mom Kassidi jones of the instagram handle @gingers_naps to discuss the role of dogs in anti-black history. They also talk about why social justice issues should be an important focus in dog culture.…
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Full Episode: Representation of dogs in popular culture
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29:35द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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From Lassie to Snoopy: Representation of dogs in popular culture (part 1)
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11:03द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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LIVE: Dogtoberfest Community Q&A (Part 1)
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10:56We're out celebrating Dogtoberfest for this episode of the podcast. Mackenzie is away so Justine is joined by Dog Friendly director Kersty Kearney to answer some burning community questions!द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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The right (and wrong) ways to welcome another dog to your family
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11:25So you've decided to add another dog to your house. In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Kenz talk about the right way to do this including things to consider, best practices, and also what not to do.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Deciding if your household is ready for a 2nd (or 3rd) dog
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31:10In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Kenz talk about the pros and cons of adding another dog to your family. They also discuss the best ways of introducing new pup into your household.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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The challenge of adding another dog to your family
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12:31In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Kenz discuss why adding another dog to your family is not the cakewalk some might think.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Rachel Radyk on Dog Friendly KW's values and culture.
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7:25In the first episode of season 8, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by DFKW's Rachel Radyck to discuss the culture and values of the organisation how its members are doing good in our community.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Exploring the Dog Friendly KW experience w/ Rachel Radyk
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24:40In the first episode of season 8, Mackenzie and Justine are joined by DFKW's culture and policy lead Rachel Radyck who talks about why DFKW is such a great place to volunteer. They also discuss the organizational culture and values and how people can get involved (even if they don't have dogs). Rachel also goes through a quick Kibbles and Bits segm…
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Rachel Radyk on why volunteering for Dog Friendly KW is worthwhile
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10:07In the first episode of season 8, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by DFKW's Rachel Radyck to discuss why the organisation is a fun and fulfilling place to volunteer.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Full Episode: Justine, Victor, and Kersty on a SUCCESSFUL SNIFFSCAPE!
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33:07In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, Justine is joined by Victor and Kersty to talk all about the magic that was Sniffscape. They discuss their favourite memories, reflect on its success, and share plans for future Sniffscapes. They also reveal this week's Celebrity Pup of the Week and wrap up season 7 of the podcast.…
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Sniffscape Recap (Part 2): Victor and Kersty share their FAVOURITE MOMENTS from the installation
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Justine, Kersty, and Victor reveal this week's Celebrity Pup of the Week.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Sniffscape Recap: Victor and Kersty reflect on DFKW's first PUP PLAYGROUND!
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14:11In this clip of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine is joined by DFKW volunteers Victor and Kersty to discuss the success of this spring's Sniffscape project at Shortfinger Brewing.द्वारा Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Breaking New Ground: Exploring DFKW's Guelph-Wellington EXPANSION with Cass Chambers
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9:01In this clip from the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by Cass Chambers, the DFKW Guelph-Wellington lead, to discuss their exciting expansion outside of Waterloo Region! They talk about Cass' experience running the "Dogs of Guelph" Facebook Page and some of the exciting things for pup parents in Wellington County.…
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