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Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 170 - Birthdays, Buttons & a Puppy in Need BlurbThis week, Ali and Betsy compare birthday vibes—Broadway singalongs vs. farmer’s market chill—and take deep dive into dog life, from picky eaters (looking at you, Huck and Stanley) to spay/neuter musts, foster fails, and surprise rescues. Plus: are those doggy dialogue buttons actually real? A raw meat debate, and one very adoptable puppy who needs your help.2025-05-0639 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 169- Three Lives, One Hug, and Two BirthdaysThis week, Betsy shares her urgent mission to save three rescue dogs, and Ali tells the story of Huck comforting a grieving stranger with a silent hug in an elevator. We dive into the emotional toll of vet visits, painful vaccine reactions, and why we're feeling a little anti-vax—at least when it comes to our dogs. Amid the chaos? Late-night wakeups, big feelings, and two birthday celebrations filled with love, laughter, and maybe a wet vac. 💔🎂🐾2025-04-2940 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 168 - Dogs, Docs & DurstFrom pitching dog adoptions mid-echo cardio exams to dissecting pee preferences, Ali and Betsy are on fire. Toss in a shady Oura ring and the time Ali’s friendliness may have saved her from Robert Durst—and you’ve got a classic episode of canine chaos and real-life catch-ups.2025-04-2232 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 167 - Heart Flips, Hotspots & Raspberry BeretAli’s heart pulled a fast one, Huck made his paramedic debut in true Huck style, and Phoebe is rocking the donut cone of shame. Plus: tiger drama, turtle rescues, and the very important case for naming your pup Raspberry Beret.2025-04-1650 min
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 167 - What’s Up, Chicken Butt?Pets, travel, and a little bit of Cory Booker! 🦅🐾 Ali & Betsy swap wild animal tales, share puppy name debates (Potato? Gertrude?), plan a Grease singalong outfit, and dish on life’s surprises. Casual, hilarious, and full of heart. Tune in!2025-04-0845 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 166 - The Raw Truth: Dog Food, Bee Trauma & Bad ’80s FashionBetsy and Ali dive into dog drama—raw food debates, car ride chaos, health scares, and how to tell if your pup’s in pain. Plus, there's a bee situation (EpiPens out), a Rottweiler waiting for a home, and a nostalgic trip through ’80s TV, acid-wash jeans, and other questionable fashion choices. Chaos, canines, and an ode to The Greatest American Hero—what more do you need?2025-04-0144 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 165 - Rescue Realities, Dog Trainer Drama & A Jacuzzi-Loving Pup?!Betsy and Ali dive into the highs and lows of rescue work, from navigating heartworm-positive dogs to the chaos of fostering. They swap stories about a Doberman’s incredible health transformation, a shady dog trainer, and—yes—a runaway pup who crashed a jacuzzi party. Plus, they unpack the mystery of doggy insomnia and the strange case of Gene Hackman. A must-listen mix of heartfelt moments, hilarious pet antics, and all-too-relatable frustrations!2025-03-1841 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 164 - Come here, Prozac!Betsy and Ali dive into everything from dog rescue adventures and quirky SSRI-themed pet names—come here, Prozac!—to Lyme disease in dogs and unexpected pop culture throwbacks. With humor and heart, they navigate pet parenting, health updates, and the delightful chaos of everyday life.2025-03-1134 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 163 - Dogs, Grief & Life’s CurveballsJoin us this week as Ali and Betsy chat about everything from their dogs’ social lives to the deeper emotional bonds we share with our pets. They discuss pet loss, grief support, and the highs and lows of pet insurance, while Ali shares her inspiring volunteer work at Camp Harmony, a camp supporting children facing housing insecurity. Join them for laughs, life lessons, and real talk about the joy (and cost) of loving our four-legged companions.2025-02-2544 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 162 - Who's Afraid of Poop? Not Us!Join us this week when we get all scatological and wonder where we sign up for a dusting of chill. Find out about the most Betsy rescue story ever and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2025-02-1136 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 161 - Rescue Missions, Kindness & Self-CareBetsy and Ali dive into dog rescue, unexpected acts of kindness, and the little rituals that keep them going. From transporting rescue pups to self-care treatments to why dogs howl, they reflect on life’s challenges and the joy of giving (and receiving) kindness.2025-02-0440 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 160 - Fires, Fur Babies, and TV TakesThis week, Betsy and Ali dive into LA fires, Phoebe’s tummy troubles, and Betsy’s latest dog rescues (three white labs headed to their forever homes!). Ali shares her over-the-top protectiveness over Huck’s health—because really, how much whipped cream is too much? They also dish on TV, from the good (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) to the bad (Law and Order letdowns). It’s a fun, furry, and fiery episode you don’t want to miss—tune in! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2025-01-2850 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 159 - SO-CAL STRONG Join us this week as we talk about the fires in Southern California and a harrowing event that happened to Ali and Huck. Also, here are some places to support the survivors of the fires if you are looking to help… supportlafd.org, redcross.org, calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund, pasadenacf.org/donate, pasadenahumane.org/wildfirerelief, give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give, wck.org/donate. @dog @dogsofinstagram @dogs @wildfirerelief 2025-01-2135 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 158 - Part of the ProblemJoin us on Dear Dog this week where Betsy rightfully directs Ali towards acceptance of her own dysfunction. There is also talk about what a good boy Stanley was at the vet, how Huck has been protein loading (sort of) and so much more. Happy Holidays from us at Dear Dog! We love and appreciate you and your dogs all year long!!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #happyholidays 2024-12-2444 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 155 - Coyote UglyJoin us while we talk about the growing coyote problem in betsy’s neighborhood and how the dogs are coming face to face with these predators … or is Stanley the one to watch out for? We also have a poop play by play, how the 6th love language for Ali is organizing, AirPod tricks for dog walking and also… you must check out Betsy’s new venture @holalima #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #ohlalima2024-11-2641 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 154 - Everyone’s Crazy and My dog’s A WhoreJoin us this week to find out the different ways that we are crazy (well, really, how Ali is crazy) and how Huck is a whore …and how Betsy’s dogs came face to face with a coyote on the mean streets of Beverly Hills and lived to tell the tale… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-11-1944 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 153 - 2 Veterinarians and Ali and Betsy Walk into a BarJoin us this week when two podcasts collide! we sit down with Dr. Alex Emerson, host of 2 Veterinarians walk into a Bar to talk about all things dog… come have a listen! #2veterinarianswalkintoabar #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #2veterinarianswalkintoabar #vet #vets #vetsofinstagram2024-11-121h 13Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 152 - Wildlife DreamsJoin us this week … we talk about Ali’s jealousy and frustration with people that keep wild animals as pets, Betsy talks about a recent adoption success, there is some debate about the coyotes in the hosts’ very different neighborhoods and what happens when bugs attack your dogs (even poor Huckleberry Angel). #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-11-0533 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 151 - Usurping and EclipsingJoin us this week on Dear Dog when we talk about Stanley’s bout of tummy problems, rules for dogs in Switzerland and how Betsy and Ali are going to come up with some laws of their own in America for dogs…we also explore a new segment called Huck’s sparkling moment of the week, as well as his intense love of bacon and Ali’s intense need to have every dog owner in her neighborhood say hi to her… join us for that and so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-10-1540 min
Ali on the Run ShowBetsy Saina, 2:19 Marathoner & 2024 USATF 25K Champion "Sometimes a short build up can do a miracle. So I’m hoping for the miracle in Chicago!" In a stacked field of elite runners, Betsy Saina is absolutely one to watch at this weekend's Chicago Marathon. Betsy is a 2:19 marathoner — a time that makes her the third-fastest American woman marathoner (behind Emily Sisson and Keira D'Amato). She's a 2016 Olympian who competed in the 10,000m, and she's the 2024 USATF 25K Champion and women-only American record holder in that distance. She's a three-time NCAA champion who ran at Iowa State University, and she currently lives and trains primarily in K...2024-10-0857 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 150 - Keeping it PositiveJoin us this week on Dear Dog when we talk about how Betsy handled Niko being sick and then how she was also sick and what to do with the dogs, what happened with some dogs and livestock in the hurricane, an abandoned dog and a lost dog on a freeway… wait! i thought we were keeping it positive?! well, all of those stories end with people or dogs rising to the occasion and how positive energy and generosity of spirit can often persevere… listen for that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-10-0834 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 149 - Are you a Challenge or is it Your Dog?Join us this week when we talk about the difference between challenging dogs and easy dogs and the people who raise them, an update on Betsy’s husky rescue, Huck’s penchant for tissue paper at the doc’s office and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-10-0141 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 148 - Another Husky has a Home thanks to Betsy!!!Join us this week when we hear about Betsy’s latest rescue journey. We also talk about Ali’s anxiety around Huck’s lepto vax (acknowledging that she’s crazy - get your dogs vaccinated), what goes on in a vet’s waiting room, and please go rescue a dog if you can as the shelter crisis in America is real…that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogrescue #dogsofinstagram #puppyrescuemission2024-09-2434 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 147 - I’m proud to be an ENABLER Join us this week on Dear Dog where we learn how Ali leans into to enabling Huck by any means necessary and Betsy gently calls her out on it. Also tune in to hear about Betsy’s latest rescue success, a convo about being mindful about the dog that’s right for you and how Huck is more of a man about town than most of us ever aspire to be… all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2024-09-1749 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 145 - Erewhon… ARE YOU LISTENING?!?Join us this week to hear our great idea for dog products, our thoughts on when it’s ok to re-home a dog, how Huck may have to start his own therapy business and a moment of remembrance for Mango, a dog Betsy helped place. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-09-0335 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 144 - We Will Dog you UP!Join us this week on Dear Dog where we tell you about some puppies and a couple single mother dogs that are looking for new homes…we also talk about how our friend Kelly has found a new career as a dog doula, when a dog should get their anal glands expressed (sorry, but this is important) and how Betsy might pull a U turn if she sees you walking with a dog she rescued in the past…. and she’s rescued a lot so watch out! We also talk about camp harmony (unitedinharmoy.org) so please check that out if y...2024-08-2745 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 143 - Would you rather be in the Desert with Betsy or Get Arrested with Ali?On Dear Dog this week, come to your own conclusions and also find out about the phoebequake, huck at the doctor and all of the animals struggling at the shelters around the country. ALSO… ali is at camp harmony next week and if you are interested in learning more about helping out children in need and enriching their lives please go to unitedinharmony.org to find out more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #campharmony #unitedinharmony2024-08-1334 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 140 - Good GriefThis week on Dear Dog we discuss a number of dog losses in the dear dog world as well as the topic of grief and loss of an animal and is it different than losing a human loved one? We celebrate our gangster dog rescue friends and Ali geeks out on some flying spiders coming to NY. We also get an update on how Phoebe is doing and how Huck’s training is coming along. Join us for this and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-07-0238 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 139 - Will Your Dog Inherit the Earth?Join us on Dear Dog because we think Stanley will and we also talk about dog health issues, ali’s ocd/anxiety and where it comes from and supporting phoebe’s body positivity… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofintstagram2024-06-2529 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 138 - The Return of the Prodigal DogsJoin us this week as we hear about the return of Betsy’s dogs, a reminder to be mindful of our dogs’ feet as the weather heats up, a training update on Huck, and a discussion about dog allergies and arthritis meds… and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-06-1839 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 135 - Huck Gets Jiggy With ItJoin us on Dear Dog this week where we talk about dog training, good teeth, how to volunteer with dogs while on vacation… and how Ali is supporting Huckleberry’s sexual reawakening… and a Happy 10th birthday to Miss Phoebe!!! All this and so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #gettingjiggywithit2024-05-2030 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 133 - Doggie SupportJoin us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about who supports you and your dog and how wonderful they make our lives. We also talk about whether or not our animals are social, are trainer ACTUALLY part dog and does Ali suffer from Dog Dysmorphia….Join us for all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-04-2329 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 132 - People Who Have Pets Have Big HeartsJoin us on dear dog this week when we meet Zoeby of @zoebycustomcreations where she shares her tales/tails of her artwork, her famous customer, Miss Peaches, and Ali gets a special surprise… we also share some stories and learn about her dog Sophia and how her art has touched her customers… and snails…we learn about pet snails… all that and so much more! #petportaraits #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #zoebycustomcreations #misspeache2024-04-0937 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 131 - A Different Kind of Energy Gets You a Different DogJoin Dear Dog this week as we talk about how dogs read vibes the same way we do, how Betsy would wear matching crocs with her dogs (well, she didn’t actually say she would , but you could just tell), the dangers of xylitol…KEEP YOUR DOGS AWAY FROM IT…and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-04-0444 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 130 - Rugs Are Not For EatingJoin us this week as we learn this lesson, talk about crate training fails, discuss the issue of zoo or no zoo, revisit why Betsy won’t watch ANY movie with a dog in it, and hear about a Huck training success…plus so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-03-2640 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 129 - They Live Underground And Have So Many SecretsJoin us on Dear Dog to find out what that means along with some Huckleberry medical drama (don’t worry guys, he’s fine) and many words of wisdom from Betsy about all things Dog! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-03-1935 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 128 - It’s All About TogethernessJoin us on this week’s Dear Dog where we talk about how Betsy is doing with her ‘untraining” of her perfect dogs, how Ali helped our Hero of the Week (Adam) with rescuing a dog off the streets and did not ask Betsy for help, some general ideas about other people feeling competitive with your dog while you’re walking on the street and lots more…#dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #westlashelter2024-03-1237 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 127 - Act or ReactJoin us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about how we make choices on behavior, sometimes… we check in about our dogs and have an old fashioned Ali and Betsy chat… oh, and we get a glimpse of Huck on the job. Have a listen for all that and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-03-0535 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 126 - Worry and Wabi SabaJoin us this week on Dear Dog as we explore the anxious mess that is Ali’s mind, we hear about what Ali and Betsy worry about regarding their dogs and where to find the sunshine through the cracks…if you want to know what that means, have a listen! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #unitedinharmony #allaboutlabs 2024-02-2728 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 125 - Don’t F&#k with BetsyJoin us this week on Dear Dog when you can all learn how to stay on Betsy’s good side. We also talk about where you can go with your dog and how can loving a wild animal be wrong if it feels so right…warthogs and all. Join us for our regular banter and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #warthoglove2024-02-1535 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 124 - Here Comes The Rain AgainJoin us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about how Angelenos handle an atmospheric river, while Ali throws some shade on much-needed doggie raincoats and Betsy tells us of her dogs’ matching fashion choices. We also delve into feeding raw and generally making smart choices for your dogs in any kind of situation.. Join us for that and so much more. #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2024-02-0641 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 122 - Project K-9 HeroJoin us this week on a very special Dear Dog when we interview the founder of Project K-9 Hero, Jason Johnson. He has dedicated his life to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the care they deserve once their service to our country is complete. Jason, himself, has served as Police SWAT, K-9 officer and U.S. Army Military Officer. Come have a listen and hear about all the wonderful work he and his organization does. #ProjectK9Hero #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #militarydogs #mwds @ProjectK9Hero2024-01-1639 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 121 - Fashion Tips from Huckleberry?Join us this week on Dear Dog as we learn what are fashions dos and don’ts if you want some aggressive affection from Huck, we also hear updates about the litter of puppies Betsy rescued, the way wind is causing our dogs to behave, a special RIP tribute to a friend of the show, Lady and how there are signs everywhere if you choose to see them and also, please experience Stanley and Phoebe as they attempt to co-host. All of this and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2024-01-0926 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 120 - Hot RootsJoin us on Dear Dog this week as we support Betsy through a hair care kerfuffle, talk about running into people we haven’t seen in ages but actually, Ali has, for a while now but just didn’t recognize them because she was paying attention to their dogs, travel plans, and an LA ordinance that is going to a final vote that could help you Angelino renters who adopted a pandemic pet…that and so much more (also, we will be off for a week or two due to the holidays…HAPPY HOLIDAYS LISTENERS!!! WE LOVE YOU AND WE LOVE YOU...2023-12-1932 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 119 - A Sleepy ChatJoin us this week and find out why Ali has not had any sleep… we also talk about vaccines for all the dogs, how Betsy’s dogs are getting along with her parent’s dog, vacation plans and what an intuitive dog might do…all this and so much more on this week’s show!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2023-12-1227 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 118 - Deep Diving into NeuticlesJoin us this week on Dear Dog when we talk about who would get their dog cosmetic body work, do dogs go to the dentist, does anyone have any indestructible toy recommendations for Huckleberry, what songs do animals dance to, a groundbreaking medication that could prolong your dog’s life and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-12-0541 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 117 - Great Danes in Crop TopsJoin us this week as we catch up about thanksgiving, talk about how Betsy saved the day once again (this time with her sister’s dog), explored the information that’s known about the new mystery illness affecting dogs across the country, Ali’s observations about dog’s boundaries in different states, a reminder to spay and neuter your animals and so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #deardogitsus2023-11-2928 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 116 - We're Back!Please join us on this week’s Dear Dog as we catch you up on what we’ve been up to the last few weeks, between trips to the Amazon, medical issues, random life events and all sorts of other things. You’ll get your expected updates on the dog team of Huck, Phoebe and Stanley including their health, food issues and some separation/dog mommy issues. We’ve missed you! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-11-1535 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 115 - Connection Means EverythingJoin us on this week’s Dear Dog where we have out weekly check in on all things Huckleberry, Phoebe and Stanley. We hear about Huck’s newfound love of Japanese / Mexican fusion food, Betsy’s ability to move pee around town, we talk about what makes a good life for a dog and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2023-10-2430 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 114 - Doing it out of Love and Kindness Join us on this week’s Dear Dog when we interview Heidi Llovet, a certified Animal Energy Healer, as she talks with us about shakra balancing, reiki, animals in the spirit world and all sorts of other interesting things related to energy healing. She is an expert in intuitive healing for both humans and animals…but, come on guys… you know we focused on our four legged friends!@healingsbyheidi #dog #dogs http://www.healingsbyheidi.com 2023-10-1750 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 113 - Selective PerfectionOn this week’s Dear Dog, join us as we talk about more of Ali’s ways she can be “extra”…shall we say? We get a pupdate on how Phoebe is doing and how Betsy is going to both Eastern and Western care to treat her. We explore unique ways to rescue dogs and also talk about our Commander in Chief…of dogs…and what the White House is going through. And so much more!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #petstaurant 2023-10-1038 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 112 - Come Fly The Friendly Skies!This week on Dear Dog we are joined by Adam Golder, CEO of K9 Jets. This is what you have all been waiting for…an airline for you and your dog (or cat)… but sadly, Ali’s future pot belly pig will not be on your flight. Adam tells us all about the ins and outs of flying all over the world with our furry friends so get on board! @k9jets #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #k9jets #dogsinthesky2023-09-2640 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 111 - Crime Fighting DogsOn this week’s Dear Dog we talk about robot dogs and “bite and hold” dogs, we encourage you to rescue a dragon if you can, Betsy inspires hope that anyone can ruin an emotionally unavailable dog, Huck shows that he will withhold love if you are the tech that gives him a vaccine and we also hear about all the dogs Betsy is moving around for rescue… who wants a LAB? #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #allaboutlabs2023-09-1936 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 110 - Crack Is WhackJoin us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about what’s going on in the world around there, Betsy’s adventure up the I-5, a successful adoption story, Scout’s success at day care, oh… and did your dog go to the Metallica concert? And so much more!!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2023-09-1235 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 109 - Dog Knowledge, IHOP & Hand FartsWhat more could you want? On this week's episode of Dear Dog, join us as we make way too manuy old school Los Angeles references, Betsy quizzes Ali on her dog knowledge...spoiler alert! Betsy scored a lot higher than Ali did, we discuss Stanley's issues with hand farts, Ali's plans to have Huck and Scout play in harmony, and we pay tribute to the great Bob Barker, who passed this week. Remeber to please spay and neuter your animals! Come and listen for all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #spayandneuter2023-09-0539 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 108 - Hurriquakes & Hounds & Over-Hearing in LA We’re Back! and we missed you here at Dear Dog! This week we talk about the Hurricane and the earthquake in southern california and wondered if any of your dogs cared about it… did you put up a tarp for a dry bathroom experience like Ali did? We talk about what we would do for our pets and not for our partners… thanks for the inspo Overheard LA! Join us for that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-08-2926 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 107 - Betsy in the Desert! Join us on Dear Dog this week as we hear about Betsy’s animal adventures in the desert, Ali’s beach /dolphin sightings and some talk about what Phoebe and Stanley have been up to while mom is on vacay. Also, Huck has been doing his job…but wants to be in on any kind of treat available… and so much more… #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-08-0823 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 106 - Hello? Are we Lizard People?Join us this week on Dear Dog as we talk about taking care of our dogs in this heat … or “heat dome” how some dogs (namely Huck) got put in the naughty corner an update on Phoebe’s health and the state of the world… just some small stuff like that… and so much more #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-08-0144 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 105 - Ground Control to Huck’s Butt Join us this week to talk about everything from the rocket fuel experience after Huck’s experience with some steroid to dog socks to what’s going on with Phoebe and Stanley and their own vet going experiences this past week. Also, do dogs have emotions? Does Huck want to work for a delivery service? We also dive into what we think about the writers and actors strike in LA and Betsy’s and Ali’s summer plans … and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram 2023-07-2547 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 104 - Smell Our Pits!On this week’s episode of Dear Dog, Betsy, and Ali compare favorite deodorant scents, the benefits of laser show fireworks instead of the traditional ones, Ali’s experience of bringing puppies in to brighten the day of some therapists and a little dishing on some Instagram impulse buys… and so much more… tune in and have a listen! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram2023-07-1135 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 103 - Dear Dog Summer Kick OffHappy Summer Dear Dog listeners! On this week’s Dear Dog episode, Ali and Betsy reunite after a couple of weeks apart…not quite sure how they survived it! Betsy spoke about seeing some cuddly dog friends in New York and her observations of how NYC is overrun with doodles. There is our weekly Huck-date on what’s going on with the little monster… like seasonal allergies and how they are being treated as well as how Huck had a run in with a dog Betsy placed out in the wild! That and so much more…So tune in. #dog #dogs #dog...2023-07-0428 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 102 - Are You A Good Canine Citizen? On this week’s Dear Dog, we find out just what it takes to pass The official Canine Good Citizen Test, while simultaneously celebrating the joy of interacting with rambunctious puppy. We revisit Ali’s tendency to assume Huck is dying when he’s calm. We hear about Huck’s hugging prowess and also a dog-napping from the LA Whole Foods parking lot. Plus of course we get a new TV recommendation. All that and so much more…tune in! 2023-06-2234 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 101 - Do You Hear Zebras? Ali Does. In terms of her dogs’ health matters, when other people would hear hooves and think horses, our dear friend Ali, hears Zebras all the way. On this week’s Dear Dog we explore Ali's uncanny ability to create catastrophic scenarios from what others would consider benign canine behaviors and symptoms. Plus, Stanley pops in for a hello and we do a deep dive on deep cleaning as a dog owner. Tune in! 2023-06-0639 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 100 - Dear Dog...We’re One Hundred! On this centennial episode of Dear Dog, Ali & Betsy celebrate their long history as friends, the incredible privilege and fun of talking all things dog for 100 episodes and about how EASY it has been to talk about dogs--ours and yours--all the time, nonstop. So tune in and join the celebration! 2023-05-3042 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 99 - Puppy Mill BillThis week we get updates on the Dear Dog pups (Phoebe= tummy troubles, Stanley=indoor peeing…still, and Huckleberry=secret crazy man). We talk Doodles, pro and con and hear about a promising new anti-puppy mill/pet overpopulation bill that was just passed in Texas. All that and so much more on this 99th installment of Dear Dog!!!2023-05-2336 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 98 - Know Thy Self, Choose Thy Dog It’s not always sunshine and rainbows on Dear Dog, and this week we tackle some tough developments in the Dear Dog world, including that rescues are packed to gills right now and not even accepting puppies. But fret not, Ali and Betsy find some fun with must watch TV faves, a report on Huckleberry’s exciting (repulsive) new treat obsession and the finer points of what’s ‘normal’ when it comes to dog parenting. The answer to the former, is essential to the success of the latter. Tune in. 2023-05-1731 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 97 - Safety, Shedding, Somatic Healing & Stanley PeesOn this week’s Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy each share a bit out their recent endeavors in healing; from Betsy’s new fitness regime and her energy work with podcast guest Cynthia Shifrin, to Ali’s transformative somatic healing session with @themusclewhisperer. The discussion then moves on to staying safe while walking your dogs, how dogs like Huckleberry & Phoebe could possibly generate the amount of shed they do, and finally why Stanley has started peeing in the house on the regs. All this and so much more…so tune in!2023-05-0937 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 96 - Lady & Mom’s Search For Meaning We welcome special guest Dr. Melissa Monroe to talk about her incredible pitbull, Lady--lover of naps and enemy to all squirrels—as well her very important book Mom’s Search for Meaning; the story of how Melissa moved through the unthinkable loss of her beloved younger daughter. On August 6, 2013, Alice, died of Sudden Unexplained Death in Children (SUDC) just days after her 2nd birthday. Melissa walks us through how Lady supported her and her older daughter, Grace, and how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapeutic modality Ali is trained in and uses in her practice as well, helped Meliss...2023-04-2545 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 95 - The Canine ConnectionThis week on Dear Dog, we celebrate dogs’ incredible ability to connect; the uncanny way a dog…say Huckleberry Angel…can make friends and spread joy whether in a parking lot, bougie restaurant in West Hollywood or a recording studio. Dogs have a way of breaking through the walls people put up. They can just simply be there for us and in today's crazy world we all need that more than ever. 2023-04-1849 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 94 - Dear Dog on...Drugs??It’s a special episode as Betsy is come to us straight from bed on a healthy dose of pain killers, post-thumb surgery! But that won’t stop Dear Dog from delivering the straight poop this week with discussions on etiquette around picking up after you dog on walks, Ali’s nuttiness re: the tornado winds and Huck’s big feelings. Tune in!2023-04-1130 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 93 - Dog is God Spelled Backwards After All On this week’s Dear Dog, in addition to updates on Huck and Phoebe, one has a houseguest and one had to go to the doctor for more tests, we have 2 stories about the intersection of canines and religion. Plus we wish Betsy well on her pending hand surgery and her most-likely failed attempt to take a break from rescue. Good luck on both! 2023-04-0440 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 92 - New Dog, Age-Old QuestionsOn this week’s Dear Dog we get an update on Betsy’s latest Labrador rescues and we explore the challenges and best practices of adding a young dog to a home when there's already an older dog in the mix…we have thoughts. And then, we take on questions such as 'is there a doggie afterlife' through the lens of a personal story about Fisher, a dog Betsy loved dearly who passed this week at just 2 years old. And because it’s us, we tie it all up with a rec for a crazy Netflix show. Tune in and find out2023-03-2141 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 91 - The Greatest HitsThis week’s episode of Dear Dog is perhaps the most on-brand Dear Dog episode of all time. It’s got all of our greatest hits, from a discussion Huckleberry’s potty habits and burgeoning skills as diabetic alert dog to Ali’s OCD-level caretaking and Betsy’s latest scary rescue sitch…what would you do if a vet called you in the middle of surgery to get your okay to proceed when a routine surgery gets complicated. All this plus a rundown of the 5 reasons to have a pet and the ‘joy’ of taking your dog out in the rain. Join us as...2023-03-0737 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 90 - Fur Missiles and Bomb Sniffers What happens to working dogs who help protect and serve when they retire? Without this week’s guest, many of their fate’s would not be what they deserve. Thankfully there is Bob Bryant and his amazing nonprofit, Mission K9 Rescue, a group dedicated to rescuing, reuniting, rehoming, repairing, and rehabilitating American working dogs from Beagles to Labs to Belgian Malinois. Tune to hear our interview about the incredible dogs they’ve saved and how you can help them save even more also check out missionk9rescue.org 2023-02-2832 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 89 - Pamela, Aubrey, Phoebe, HuckOn this week’s Dear Dog, we once again bring you the goods not only when it comes to dog talk: what happens when your dog and his bestie get into a tiff, Phoebe and Huck meet-ups at the vet (him for his regular penis flush and Phoebe for a needle biopsy and yet another fat shaming ), what essential oils are toxic to dogs and much more, but we also discuss our latest TV obsessions. Note, run don’t walk to watch Netflix’s Pamela Anderson documentary and Aubrey Plaza’s SNL episode. Join us for all that and much mor2023-02-2638 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 88 - Fido Fat Shaming, Puppy Penis Flushing & Celebrity Crotch DivesFrom discussing Phoebe being fat shamed and Huckleberry getting his penis flushed--yes that’s a thing--to our new obsession ‘Gunther’s Millions’ on Netflix and what happens when your dog randomly goes in for a sniff of a passerby’s crotch and that person happens to be a celebrity…we cover a lot on this week’s Dear Dog. Join us!2023-02-1442 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 87 - Who's The Best Doggie?On this week’s Dear Dog, we question why is it that we ask our dogs this question!!! I mean, are they going to answer?? We also discuss the benefits and pitfalls of speciality vets, what makes for a good alert dog/service dog and celebrate dog body positivity after Phoebe got fat-shamed by a groomer. All this and much more! Join us!2023-01-3140 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 86 - What Would You and Your Dog Do?You and your dog are alone on the highway in a remote area at night and it is torrentially raining. You go over a a ton of debris lighting up your car's low tire pressure monitor. What do you do? Well this is a situation Ali and Huckleberry faced this past weekend and we get the scoop on how she made it out on this week’s Dear Dog. We also get an update on Huckleberry’s training, Betsy’s latest rescue Lab who was attacked in the eye by cat!!! Tune in for all this and so much more!2023-01-1733 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 85 - New Years Thoughts, Boundaries & Special Forces Betsy and Ali discuss their thoughts for the new year which include having better boundaries, bringing more joy and for Ali watching a new show called Special Forces…hard pass for Betsy. We talk through Betsy’s latest rescues of husky-doodle pups, what happens when an adopting family isn’t all on board and get an update on Huck’s training, his issues with separation anxiety, and the new crate awaiting him upon his return from bootcamp. Do you know what an Impact Crate is? Find out and much more on this week’s Dear Dog! 2023-01-1544 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 84 - Freudenfreude, P-22 and more from Peru!On this week’s Dear Dog, we get international with Betsy joining from Peru where in addition to there being way too many stray dogs causing B great displeasure, there has been a coup attempt. We process that as well as the loss of P-22, LA’s most famous four-legged celebrity. We learn a new vocabulary word...'Freuden Freude’; it’s the enjoyment of others’ joy, as opposed to Schadenfreude which is pleasure derived from another's misfortune—but you already knew that, right! And we get an update on Huckleberry angel who is at training. Anyone want to guess how often Ali ch...2022-12-2732 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 83 - Friends With Dogs Have you ever noticed how much more open people to connect and make friends are when dogs are involved? On this week's Dear Dog we talk about this dynamic, and we get our weekly Huck-date, FYI while beyond loving and lovely, he has been a bit of a naughty boy. We discuss the very important topic of fixing your dogs, and how to manage ones' dogs when they are not yet fixed. And we hear about Betsy's 2 new French boyfriends, a Chocolate lab and Bouvier! Tune in for all this and much more! 2022-12-0438 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 82 - This is Your Dog. This is Your Dog on Drugs... On this week’s Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy talk about the often-taboo subject of medicating your pup for behavioral challenges. After some struggles, Betsy’s family recently put their Labrador on Prozac and the impact has been noteworthy indeed. We also get a Huck-date…that’s a Huckleberry Angel update...and we walk through 15 harmful things we may be doing to our dogs without even knowing it. All that plus Betsy’s son joins in on this week's podcast! Tune in! 2022-11-2235 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 81 - Dogs, Cults & EscapesOn this week’s Dear Dog, Ali unveils a new nickname for Huckleberry Angel. Note, it’s not exactly flattering and yet it appears to be quite rightly deserved after some straight up Houdini moves. Betsy plans her next rescue, we talk through the standards of dog walking, and drill down on The Vow on HBO…finally a show Betsy and Ali agree on! Tune in for all this and much more!2022-11-1736 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 80 - A Great F**king Episode On this week’s Dear Dog, Betsy and Ali let the f-bombs fly as they discuss everything from Ali’s knack for causing scenes and frustrating potential adopters to Huckleberry’s predilection for hunting small creatures and making friends with coyotes. You won’t believe what delights Huck presented to Ali this week! Betsy also talks about 3 very loving labs in search of a home after their owners hit hard times. Tune and join the f**king fun. 2022-11-0226 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 79 - What Do You Expect?Hey Dog Lovers! Join us this week when we hear about the silly things Huck is doing like collecting things around the house and how Ali is doing now that he has gone to another round of boot camp for service training… Betsy talks about how sad it is that no one wants the dogs she has available so please…adopt a dog today!!! We talk about the pressures of societies expectations and having realistic expectations for your dog. Come join us for all that and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram2022-11-0140 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 78 - The Straight PoopOn this week’s episode, Ali and Betsy talk about the perils and upsides of bringing your dog to work. We discuss the commentary people so often share on social and we go deep into conversation about…poop. Yes, poop. From what do you do when the urge strikes while hiking with your dog, to how to handle throwing out your dog’s poop in your neighborhood, we totally go there. So come on along!2022-10-1843 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 77 - One Pup At A TimeHey dog lovers! Another week of Ali continuing to try and convince Betsy to live in the woods (and Betsy predictably having none of it). We get updates on Betsy's rescues and how she is rescuing dogs one pup at a time … as well as what that takes to do so. We’ve got some Huckleberry health updates as well as how some neighborhoods, like Ali and Huck’s like to celebrate dogs with animal inclusive ceremonies. All that and so much more… Join us! 2022-10-1140 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 76 - Halloween Hounds, Canine Costumes & Dangers of Dog WalksOn this week’s Dear Dog, we discuss favorite dog names. dressing up your dog for Halloween, the many perils of dog walking and thanks to a technical glitch, get a peak into recents musings and observations Ali got while walking Huckleberry. Betsy gives some rescue updates including a random reach out on FB and we discuss Ali’s latest TV obsession. Can you guess what it is?2022-10-0445 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 75 - I’m Just A Teenage Dirtbag...and DogsIn addition to deep dives on the pros and cons…ok just the cons of extend-a-leashes, as well as how many dogs can safely be on a pack hike, Betsy and Ali talk about the importance of finding joy, and they share some of the very stupid things they did when they were young. You’ll never guess who was the bigger teenage dirtbag. Tune in and find out!2022-09-2747 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 74 - Etiquette & Blueberries This week on Dear Dog we hear about Huck’s progress (and love of frozen blueberries). We learn about Betsy’s latest rescue dog Tanner, a 124 lab from Arkansas who is currently looking for a home—could it be you? And we talk proper shopping-with-your-dog etiquette or rather the frequent and sometime upsetting lack there of. Join us for all this and so much more! 2022-09-2029 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 73 - Emotional Support…Alligator? On this week’s Dear Dog, we revisit the important topic of understanding the differences between emotional support, therapy and service animals. Plus, we hear more about the smartest, cutest husky puppy in the world-Huckleberry! He’s rocking his training btw! Join for all this and an update on Betsy’s latest slew of rescue pups! 2022-09-1349 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 72 - The Huck Love ContinuesOn this week’s Dear Dog, the love fest for Huckleberry Goldstein continues. As it turns out, Huck is basically a genius. It’s true. And yet he also finds time for typical puppy behavior. Oh, wait, you didn’t want the houseplant relocated to the middle of your bed? Also in celebration that’s there’s a new Beverly Hills Cop coming out soon, Ali and Betsy sing-a-long to a few Eddie Murphy’s greatest hits…Boogie in Your Butt, anyone?2022-09-0744 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 71 - Huckleberry Has Arrived With their extra-floofy fur, zoomies, literarily-epic yawps and all around good nature, there is truly nothing better than a Husky puppy. It’s true and on this episode of Dear Dog we celebrate the arrival of a particularly special Husky puppy to the Dear Dog Universe. It’s none other than one Mr. Huckleberry Goldstein. We talk through his arrival from every angle and celebrate the magic that is bringing a new puppy into your home. Tune in and partake in the Huckleberry Love Fest. 2022-08-3040 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 70 - Marvelous Margo of Maricopa CountryOn this episode Ali & Betsy Welcome One Love Pitbull Foundation of Arizona to talk about their recent rescue, Margo. She’s an angelic yet sadly, morbidly obese pittie they rescued from the Maricopa County shelter approximately 50 lbs overweight! Margo could barely stand up when they got her and now she’s taking walks, playing with friends, and gathering IG followers the world ‘round, all while helping One Love raise awareness of the amazing work they do placing pups and promoting spay neuter. Tune in and fall in love with Margo and One Love. 2022-08-2338 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 69 - We're Expecting!We have some big news to share…the Dear Dog familia is expanding as a new a husky puppy is on his way to one Miss Ali Goldstein! We get the low down on how this all came together, and the prep that is already underway for his arrival. Plus we get an update on Ali’s parents’ dog Scout who made some interesting dietary choices resulting in a trip to the vet. All this and so much more on this week’s Dear Dog...Join us!2022-08-1647 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 68 - Dear Dog of The Desert, Part 2On this week’s episode Betsy joins Ali live from Palm Springs; this time Betsy's on the way home from where else...The Living Desert Zoo! We get a rundown on this incredible operation at The Living Desert including how you can feed giraffes by hand! Ali and Betsy also talk about the latest Dog/Pet movies in theaters now and how Betsy does not under almost any circumstance watch any film or TV show featuring a dog, plus the latest on Ali’s next pup and how people can support friends when mental health issues come up. All this and s...2022-08-0931 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 67 - Dear Dog From The DesertOn this week’s episode Betsy joins Ali live from Palm Springs. We get a recap of Betsy’s week of rescue deliveries…some went well and others not so well. We get an update on a pup Ali will maybe be adopting and Betsy shares about a magical place called The Living Desert…a conservation Zoo in the Coachella Valley. Tune in for that and so much more! 2022-07-2634 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 66 - What happens when a foster absconds with a rescue's dog?On this week's episode of Dear Dog, Andrea from Dogs Without Borders joins to share the story of Moxie; a French Bulldog with medical issues who's foster is refusing to return her. It's an ongoing crisis for the rescue and we get the full scoop. Plus Ali and Betsy find big differences of opinion when it comes to the love of animals of the creepy, crawly, slithery variety, yet total agreement that most people in the world are good. All that plus an opportunity from Love thy Dog to take your old unworn items such as jewelry and clothes...2022-07-1148 minDear Dog It's Us, Ali & BetsyEp. 65 - Flora, Fauna, Shades of Gray, Wolves, Silver Labs & Facebook ShadeAli shares about how her responsibility as the head mistress of Flora and Fauna for her HOA led her to an amazing wolf sanctuary called Shadowland Foundation (shadowlandfoundation.org). We discuss the harm of black and white thinking particularly when it comes to the challenges of supporting the unhoused and Betsy gets shaded in real time from some fellow rescuers about helping a litter of Silver Labs. Tune in for that and so much more on this week’s Dear Dog. 2022-07-0548 min
EVERYTHING with ALI LEVINELETS LAUGH & GET REAL TODAY w/ COMEDIAN, ACTRESS, and PODCAST HOST of WHY MOMMY DRINKS: WELCOME BETSY STOVERHey loves! Yes, we are keeping up on the bonus's here as fast as we can!Today is an AMAZING guest!! Betsy Stover of Why Mommy Drinks is in the house!! SHE is SO much fun and is making us just LAUGH today!Betsy shares her journey of how she got to where is now and all about her comedy and her amazing career and what led to the incredible show and podcast she has.Betsy and Ali talk real momlife, struggles, highs and low, boundaries, chaos and so much more....2020-12-1759 min