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Working Like Dogs – Service Dogs and Working Dogs – Pet Life Radio Original

Working LIke Dogs features pet podcasts about working animals. In this working animal podcast, we cover everything from how to get started as a trainer of working animals or how to acquire a working animal to how to take care of your animal companion. In these podcasts, you will learn what it means to work side by side with an animal. We cover working animals such as service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, seizure dogs, military dogs, etc. In addition to dogs, we talk about working horses, elephants, pigeons, and the list goes on and on. We discuss topics such as equipment, grooming, nutrition, training, traveling with your working companion, veterinary issues, retirement, and behavior.

Our working animal podcasts include guests in every field of the working animal world. Trainers, handlers, veterinarians, working animal experts, and animal communicators give you the inside scoop on everything you’ve always wanted to know about working animals.

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Latest Episodes:

Working Like Dogs - Episode 213 From Homeless to Hero: Sgt. Bo’s Story Comes to the Page Sep 14, 2026

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He was a scruffy stray with bad skin allergies, wandering a Florida beach with nobody coming for him — and three years later he was standing on a national stage as America’s 2025 Hero Dog. This week, retired Metro Nashville police officer Faye Okert returns to Working Like Dogs to talk with Marcie and Fenway about Sgt. Bo: From Homeless to Hero, the new children’s book that puts her partner’s extraordinary journey right into the hands of young readers. Faye tells us why she wants every child to close that last page believing they can do absolutely anything, and how one rescued mutt manages to teach the very lessons she spent seventeen years as a school resource officer trying to get across: everybody deserves a second chance, you can never judge anyone by how they look, and kindness is always a choice you get to make. She also shares the story behind the companion coloring book — because some kids do their best thinking with a crayon in hand. Grab the little ones for this one. Sgt. Bo has something to tell them!
EPISODE NOTES: From Homeless to Hero: Sgt. Bo’s Story Comes to the Page
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 212 A Century on the Trail: Denali's Sled Dog Kennels with David Tomeo Sep 03, 2026

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Hold onto your harnesses, because today on Working Like Dogs, Fenway and I traveled (by microphone!) all the way to Denali National Park and Preserve to visit the only sled dog kennel in the entire National Park Service — a program that's been running strong since 1922. Our delightful guest, Kennels Manager David Tomeo, took us deep into the sub-arctic wilderness where his phenomenal Alaskan huskies patrol over five millions acres that no snowmobile is allowed to touch, haul scientists and gear into some of the most remote terrain on Earth, and carry forward a mushing tradition rooted in thousands of years of Alaska's indigenous culture.
These dogs aren't just working — they're protecting wild places, powering real science, and honoring a legacy far older than the park itself. And if all that doesn't melt your heart, this will: Denali has a brand-new litter of future patrol pups, and you can watch them grow up live on the park's puppy cam.Trust me, your productivity may never recover — but your heart will thank you!
EPISODE NOTES: A Century on the Trail: Denali's Sled Dog Kennels with David Tomeo
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 211 A Horse's World Aug 13, 2026

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What happens inside the mind of a horse? In this fascinating episode, Marcie and Fenway sit down with neuroscientist, equine researcher, and author Dr. Janet Jones to explore the remarkable world of horse cognition, emotion, and communication through her groundbreaking new book, A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind. Dr. Jones takes us beyond myths and assumptions to reveal how horses perceive, learn, remember, and connect with humans—sharing insights from decades of research that will transform the way you understand these incredible animals. Whether you are a lifelong horse lover, a curious science enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the minds of other species, this conversation offers a captivating journey into the intelligence, sensitivity, and extraordinary inner lives of horses and how they can connect with us.
EPISODE NOTES: A Horse's World
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 210 Canine Carriers: How Mutts with a Mission Deploys Dogs at Sea Jul 23, 2026

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In this episode of Working Like Dogs, host Marcie Davis sits down with Brooke Corson, an activated reservist turned dog trainer and the visionary founder of Mutts with a Mission. Discover the inspiring journey behind this unique Virginia non-profit, which started with a single Cairn Terrier named Angus and grew into a groundbreaking force providing service dogs at zero cost to wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders. Brooke shares the fascinating backstory of how she helped author official U.S. Navy policy to deploy "Expeditionary Facility Dogs" (EFDs) directly onto active warships. Tune in to hear incredible, life-saving stories of these canine heroes—like Sage and Ike—who are providing critical mental health support, lowering stress, and building resilience for thousands of sailors deployed far from home.
EPISODE NOTES: Canine Carriers: How Mutts with a Mission Deploys Dogs at Sea
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 209 Sgt. Bo Reporting for Duty Jun 08, 2026

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What do you get when a stray dog becomes a hero, a police department gains its most compassionate officer, and an entire nation falls in love on live television? You get Sgt. Bo and one of the most heart-warming episodes of Working Like Dogs we've ever recorded. Host Marcie Davis sat down with Faye Okert, the devoted handler behind this four-legged phenomenon, and Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society to share the breathtaking journey of a dog who went from wandering the streets of Nashville to comforting children in the aftermath of tragedy — and ultimately winning the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog Award. Robin pulls back the curtain on the Hero Dog Awards and shares the most urgent issues American Humane is fighting for right now on behalf of animals everywhere. And Sgt. Bo's story is living proof that the dogs who need saving the most are often the ones who end up saving us. Faye and Robin remind us why dogs aren't just our best friends — they're our healers, our heroes, and sometimes, our greatest teachers. This is the episode to share with every dog lover in your life!
EPISODE NOTES: Sgt. Bo Reporting for Duty
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 208 Sunny’s Dynamite Adventure: A Coast Guard Dog on a Mission Feb 25, 2026

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On this episode of Working Like Dogs, Marcie Davis sits down with author Janet Bell to talk about her delightful new children’s book, Sunny the Coast Guard Dog’s Dynamite Adventure. Janet shares the story behind Sunny’s courageous mission, the real-life dedication of Coast Guard K9 teams, and the powerful bond between working dogs and their handlers. Filled with heart, bravery, and adventure, this conversation explores why stories about service dogs matter — especially for young readers. Tune in to discover how one brave Coast Guard dog is capturing young hearts and reminding us all what it truly means to serve.
EPISODE NOTES: Sunny’s Dynamite Adventure: A Coast Guard Dog on a Mission
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 207 Where Vulnerability Meets Trust: Working with Horses Feb 09, 2026

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I'm thrilled to share a truly special conversation with Christina Fleming, our beloved horse trainer and the heart behind the work with my future miniature therapy horses, Romeo and Beignet. Christina brings decades of experience training horses and working with therapy animals, and her wisdom shines through as we talk about trust, regulation, and the deep, quiet communication between humans and horses. This episode is a gentle, grounding reminder that healing doesn't come from control — it comes from relationship. If you love animals, believe in their power to heal, or simply need a calming, meaningful listen, this episode is for you.
EPISODE NOTES: Where Vulnerability Meets Trust: Working with Horses
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 206 Humphrey the Hopeful Helper Jan 27, 2026

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In this special episode of Working Like Dogs, host Marcie Davis introduces listeners to Humphrey the Hopeful Helper—the joyful yellow Lab who inspired her beloved new children’s book series. Through personal stories, heartfelt readings, and an intimate look at life with service dogs, Marcie explores disability representation, mutual caregiving, and the powerful human–animal bond. The episode also offers a preview of Humphrey the Hopeful Helper Has a Health Crisis, coming in 2026. Humphrey the Hopeful Helper is now available for you to bring home!
EPISODE NOTES: Humphrey the Hopeful Helper
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 205 I Am Ingrid Dec 13, 2025

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Actor, writer, and advocate Aria Mia Loberti joins Marcie and Fenway to share the magic behind her new children's book, I Am Ingrid—a heartfelt story that speaks to both kids and adults about the meaningful path to becoming a guide dog. Aria invites us into "Ingrid's world," where courage, identity, and a pair of beloved plastic pearls shine at the center of the tale. In this uplifting and insightful conversation, she explores disability representation, the heart of guide-dog work, and the universal longing to follow our dreams. It's charming, wise, and full of joy—an episode you won't want to miss.
EPISODE NOTES: I Am Ingrid
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Working Like Dogs - Episode 204 Feathers, Fins, and Four Paws: Empathy in Motion with Kyle Kittleson Nov 13, 2025

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Kyle Kittleson brings the wow! In this fantastic, fun interview, Kyle shares wild and wonderful animal-training stories (yes, dolphins!) and how those lessons power his work as host of MedCircle—where he translates expert mental-health insights for everyday life—and creator of Baba Blast, a kids’ series that builds empathy and resilience. We dive into grief, practical tools for mental health, and the magic of human–animal connection that Working Like Dogs listeners love.
EPISODE NOTES: Feathers, Fins, and Four Paws: Empathy in Motion with Kyle Kittleson
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