Dog Parkology
The importance of dog parks as public spaces is undervalued. This narrative series will explore the current dog park paradigm and suggest improvements. This will be accomplished by discovering how dog parks strengthen our relationships with our dogs, neighbors, and the natural world around us.
This show is brought to you by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. The episodes are narrated by author Jenna Blum.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2024
Bonus: How To Safely Allow Your Dog Off-Leash
Training your dog to return to you when called or signaled is key for enjoying off-leash experiences. Whether at a traditional fenced-in dog park, or public lands in the wilderness where off-leash do…
Ep. 5 | Nature Re-Enchantment
We’ve become disconnected from the natural world around us. However, our dogs – and our dog parks – can help us reconnect to our environment in a more attentive and curious way. When we start to feel…
Ep. 4 | Social Capital
Third places like dog parks can help us form ties and cohesion among neighbors. Developing this trust and dependability can foster communities that are more unified, safer, and friendly. It’s also im…
Ep. 3 | Common Ground
Dog parks provide a chance for us to meet strangers we might not otherwise. Through our shared love for our dogs and the inherent trust of meeting another dog parent, we can foster new relationships …
Ep. 2 | Guided Play
Guided Play is a learning approach borrowed from child education that may be applied to dogs, too. It involves ongoing observation and interaction to understand the subject's needs and preferences. A…
Ep. 1 | Think Outside The Fence
Many dog parks today still resemble the traditional fenced-in spaces established almost 50 years ago. However, our understanding of how dogs think and the number of dogs in American households have g…
Welcome to Dog Parkology (Show Trailer)
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 …