Announcement: Introducing Dog Parkology

Announcement: Introducing Dog Parkology

Author: As It Should Be Productions April 23, 2024 Duration: 2:22

Introducing a new narrative series about the importance of dog parks as public space. Through expert guest interviews, the podcast will reframe how the concept of dog parks may evolve to improve our lives and the planet. The show will examine dog parks through our relationships with dogs, each other, and the land.

Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. It is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts.

FEATURED LINKS
Dog Parkology website
Dog Parkology on Instagram
Dog Parkology on X
Dog Parkology on Facebook
Jenna Blum on Instagram
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Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts
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We often talk about saving dogs, but what happens when the roles are reversed? Dog Save The People explores that quiet, profound exchange. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Holland, an author and professor whose work examines the moral lines we draw between species, this podcast listens deeply to the stories that emerge from life with a dog. Each conversation reveals how the daily acts of feeding, walking, and caring for a canine companion can unexpectedly reshape our own routines, priorities, and emotional well-being. You’ll hear from a variety of people-families, kids, athletes, and those navigating mental health challenges-about the tangible ways a dog’s presence alters the rhythm of a home, encourages physical activity, and forges a unique kind of companionship. Produced by As It Should Be Productions, the series doesn’t offer training tips but instead considers the philosophical underpinnings of these relationships. It’s about the mutual rescue, the subtle fitness of heart and body that comes from having a responsibility to another creature. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded discussion that goes beyond the simple joy of pet ownership to consider how these bonds fundamentally alter who we are, making the case that sometimes, the leash pulls both ways. This is a podcast for anyone who suspects their dog has done more for them than they could ever repay.
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