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.
On this episode, Justine and Mackenzie are joined by urban wildlife expert Heather Kerrison to discuss how dog-parents can co-exist with the wildlife that exists around Kitchener-Waterloo and across …
In this episode, Justine and Mackenzie help you keep your pup safe at home. They dive into some of the perils that might be lurking in your pantry and the dangers your dog could find in the dining ro…
Justine and Mackenzie welcome Sarah Robertson-Barnes, owner and creator of "Sustainable in the Suburbs" blog and instagram, to discuss how dog owners can minimize their environmental pawprint. Sarah …
Things are getting steamy on Dog Friendly KW as Justine and Mackenzie reveal the "five languages of love"... for your dogs. They discuss the how understanding your dog's "love language" can help you …
Justine and Mackenzie bust out their personal Dog Friendly Yellow Pages for the first episode of season 2 and give their recommendations for the best pup-centred businesses in Waterloo region. They t…
On the final episode of season one, Justine and Mackenzie tackle audience submitted questions including where to find trails in Waterloo Region, how to make the most of your trip to the dog park, and…
Your home is the most important thing in your life... after your dog, of course! This week Justine and Mackenzie welcome Waterloo Region real estate expert Tyler Jaques to the podcast. As a local rea…
The phrase "adopt don't shop" seems to have the whole dog community hot under the collar! On this week's episode, Justine and Mackenzie dig deeper into this controversy and weigh in with opinions fro…
This week Justine and Mackenzie tackle the challenges of indoor dog-friendly activities. They talk about the best toys and games to stimulate your pup inside. They also debut a brand new quickfire se…
In this week's episode, Justine and Mackenzie welcome Lili Romeo (from @LeaderOfThePackKW) as the inaugural DFKW guest. Lili reveals her strategies for training and keeping a zen pup, discusses the i…
This episode sees Mackenzie in her element, as Justine interviews her about the wild and wonderful world of dog sports! Mackenzie explains a few different types of dog sports that are popular now and…
In episode 5, Justine and Mackenzie talk about the perils, positives, pitfalls of co-parenting a pup with someone else. They parse through the important conversations that should take place before a …
In this episode, Justine and Mackenzie talk about social "faux-paws" to avoid when raising and training your pup. Mackenzie shares her misadventure in a Christmas store in Michigan and Justine talks …
In Episode 2, Mackenzie and Justine discuss the good and bad of being stuck at home with your dogs. They talk about the necessity of creating clear boundaries between canines and humans and also some…
In the first episode of the @DogFriendlyKW podcast, hosts Justine Sparling and MacKenzie Drinkwater introduce both themselves and their pups. They talk about some great dog-welcoming places in Waterl…