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Dog Friendly KW Podcast

 Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater

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 exploration of challenging and lighthearted topics alike. Subscribe to get updates on new episodes, follow us on social media @dogfriendlykw or visit our website dogfriendlykw.com to learn more about us.

Kids & Family Pets & Animals Leisure Training
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
158
Years Active
2021 - 2024
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Full Episode: Justine and Kenz's FASCINATING FACTS About Dogs

Full Episode: Justine and Kenz's FASCINATING FACTS About Dogs

Dogs are such wonderful animals but how much do we really know about our perfect pups? On this episode, Justine and Kenz dive deep into some of the many amazing facts about dogs. They also do a "wet …
00:28:49  |   Mon 25 Jul 2022
Lightening Round: Juanita Metzger shares HER FAVOURITE KW coffee shop, urban park, and MORE!

Lightening Round: Juanita Metzger shares HER FAVOURITE KW coffee shop, urban park, and MORE!

It's time for the Lightening Round (pew, pew, pew, PEEEWW)! In this clip, local travel expert Juanita Metzger shares her DEFINITIVE opinions on the best KW dog outing, her favourite local coffee spot…
00:06:45  |   Sat 23 Jul 2022
Juanita Metzger defines HYPERLOCAL TRAVEL and Explains How We Can Practice It

Juanita Metzger defines HYPERLOCAL TRAVEL and Explains How We Can Practice It

In this clip of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, Juanita Metzger tells Justine and Kenz all about her experience with Hyperlocal travel. She first explains what the concept is and then delves into why it…
00:10:47  |   Fri 22 Jul 2022
Juanita Metzger on why hyperlocal travel is IMPORTANT and why it makes sense for dog owners and local businesses alike

Juanita Metzger on why hyperlocal travel is IMPORTANT and why it makes sense for dog owners and local businesses alike

In this clip, Justine and Kenz ask local travel expert Juanita Metzger about why hyperlocal travel is important in today's society and why it makes sense for dog owners and for local businesses looki…
00:10:26  |   Wed 20 Jul 2022
Full Episode: Planning HYPERLOCAL & HYPERFUN dogventures w/ local travel expert Juanita Metzger

Full Episode: Planning HYPERLOCAL & HYPERFUN dogventures w/ local travel expert Juanita Metzger

Having awesome adventures with your pup doesn't have to involve lots of travel. In fact, sometimes the perfect pooch paradise can be found right in your own backyard. In this spirit, Justine and Kenz…
00:29:57  |   Mon 18 Jul 2022
Full Episode: Building TERRIBLE TOBY's into an AMAZING local pet store w/ Owen Fleming

Full Episode: Building TERRIBLE TOBY's into an AMAZING local pet store w/ Owen Fleming

Justine and Kenz welcome Owen Fleming, owner of the one-of-a-kind local pet store Terrible Toby's. Owen talks about why he started the store, how it has grown, and why he wants shopping at Terrible T…
00:31:20  |   Tue 12 Jul 2022
Full Episode: Building an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE towards our pups!

Full Episode: Building an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE towards our pups!

On this episode of the 

00:28:13  |   Mon 04 Jul 2022
Full Episode: Why establishing HEALTHY BOUNDARIES with your dog is SO IMPORTANT

Full Episode: Why establishing HEALTHY BOUNDARIES with your dog is SO IMPORTANT

There's nothing worse than being in a relationship with no boundaries, whether we're talkin' partner, pal, or pooch. Setting clear rules and reasonable boundaries will help your dog know who's in cha…
00:29:50  |   Mon 27 Jun 2022
HOT TOPIC: How to Choose Your Doggy Daycare

HOT TOPIC: How to Choose Your Doggy Daycare

Justine and Kenz tackle the ins and outs of one hottest topics in pup-raising: how to choose the right daycare for your precious pooch. They discuss what questions to ask, what to look for, and how t…
00:27:22  |   Mon 20 Jun 2022
Season 5 Premiere: LIVE from DFKW Pooch Party!

Season 5 Premiere: LIVE from DFKW Pooch Party!

For the first time EVER, Justine and Mackenzie are broadcasting live from a Dog Friendly KW event! The premiere of season 5 was recorded at the DFKW Spring Into Summer Pooch Party on Gaukel St. in do…
00:26:32  |   Mon 13 Jun 2022
Season 4 Finale: UNSCRIPTED Community Q&A

Season 4 Finale: UNSCRIPTED Community Q&A

Season 4 is coming to a close and, as per tradition, it's time for Justine and Kenz to take questions from the local Dog Friendly KW community! In this edition of the Q&A, they tackle hard-hitting qu…
00:30:34  |   Mon 02 May 2022
Examining r/DogFree: Do DOG HATERS Have a Point?

Examining r/DogFree: Do DOG HATERS Have a Point?

00:33:16  |   Mon 25 Apr 2022
Hello Spring!: Your UltiMutt Guide to Spring in KW

Hello Spring!: Your UltiMutt Guide to Spring in KW

Justine and Kenz share their advice for springtime trails, shopping, and dog friendly activities in Kitchener-Waterloo. The also crack open their calendars for another round of "Desktop Dog Trivia".
00:28:08  |   Tue 19 Apr 2022
Mythbusting II: DEBUNKING 10 Common Dog Conspiracies

Mythbusting II: DEBUNKING 10 Common Dog Conspiracies

Back by popular demand, Justine and Mackenzie are setting the record straight with a new batch of dog conspiracies. In this episode they tackle whether dog saliva can heal wounds, are "dog years" are…
00:31:00  |   Mon 11 Apr 2022
Fostering Local: The Life of KW DOG FOSTER Parents

Fostering Local: The Life of KW DOG FOSTER Parents

In this episode, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by local dog foster parents Dani Lindamood and Heather Huffman who pull back the curtain on incredible and rewarding experience of fostering pups. Bo…

00:32:22  |   Mon 28 Mar 2022
Behind

Behind "Dogs Owners of KW": Building a Dog Friendly Facebook Community w/ Maria Santamaria

Kenz and Justine welcome a new (dog) friendly guest for this episode of the podcast: Maria Santamaria, creator of the super popular "Dog Owners of KW" Facebook group! Maria chats about what it was li…

00:30:57  |   Mon 21 Mar 2022
EMERGENCY Prepared: Are You and Your Dog Ready if the WORST Should Come?

EMERGENCY Prepared: Are You and Your Dog Ready if the WORST Should Come?

This week, Justine and Kenz are talking emergency preparedness and how to make sure dog owners can be ready for anything. Through fires, floods, or evacuations, or conflicts, the world is becoming an…

00:31:40  |   Mon 14 Mar 2022
For the LOVE of PLAY: Learning Your Dog's Play Style Can Lead to More Love

For the LOVE of PLAY: Learning Your Dog's Play Style Can Lead to More Love

Kenz and Justine are feeling playful in this episode of the DFKW Podcast. They dive into the many styles of canine play and explain how learning your dog's play style can help you develop a deeper an…

00:30:56  |   Mon 07 Mar 2022
Choosing a Breeder (Pt.2): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID

Choosing a Breeder (Pt.2): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID

Justine and Mackenzie are back for part two in their series about choosing the right breeder for your new puppy. In this episode, Kenz drops knowledge on how to identify reputable and ethical breeder…
00:31:01  |   Mon 28 Feb 2022
Choosing a Breeder (Pt. 1): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID

Choosing a Breeder (Pt. 1): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID

Selecting a dog breeder can be one of the most difficult tasks for new pup-parents to navigate. Where do you start? What do you ask? And most importantly, how can you spot red flags that might mean y…

00:30:00  |   Mon 21 Feb 2022
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