So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

3.7 — “Science Says” - Stress, Welfare, and Punishment: Dogma vs. Reality with Dr. Melanie Uhde

“Science” is often invoked in dog training discussions to signal intelligence, moral superiority, and to shame those who advocate for balanced approaches. In Episode 3.7,

3.6 — Starting with Science: A Primer on Operant Conditioning (and Where We Stand on Training, Officially)

Recorded six weeks ago—if that gives any indication of how busy things have been — Episode 3.6 is short, sweet, and sets the table for the Season 3 finale with Dr. Melani

3.5 — Dogs Biting Kids + 9-5 Crazy F*cking Shit List = Big Feelings

Season 3 Episode 5: Feral, F-bomb heavy, and full of chaos. Hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh start off “normally” enough—updates on the Dog Detective Case Files, Fixe

3.4 — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Dog Rescue Edition)

Apologies for the delay — after intaking 30 dogs in just four days, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh have had their hands (and homes) full. In Episode 3.4, they catch u

3.3 — Dog Detective Case Files: Luna, Rex and Clyde

Rescue dogs don’t come with a sign on their heads listing all their most important information It’s often the rescuer’s job to figure it out — piecing together clues from

3.2 — Senior Adopters: Balancing Limits, Hard Truths, and Potential Payoffs

In Episode 3.2, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh are back with another dose of chaos and candor. They kick things off in Not Your 9 to 5, celebrating their first spay/n

3.1 — Spay Aborts: The No-Brainer No-Kill Can't Handle

Season Three, LFG! In episode 1, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh dive straight into a hot-button topic: spay aborts. Why so controversial? In today’s rescue climate, i

2.29: Scrotal Hematoma (aka Swollen Empty Ball Sac Syndrome)

Season Two Finale! In episode 29, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh gear up for a week in Savannah at the IACP conference—with two husbands and five young kids in tow. B

2.28: Mega Esophagus - Special Needs, but Make it Vertical!

In episode 2.28, Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh reflect on their conversation with Jon and the everyday chaos of running the largest dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest; it

2.27: The Calm in the Chaos—Jon Nordin on Love, Rescue, and a Life of Service

Jon Nordin didn’t start the dog rescue—but he married the woman who did. A Ranger-qualified Army paratrooper with a background in logistics and calm under fire, Jon thoug

2.26: SOS (Surfeit of Owner Surrenders) from the Rescue Trenches!

In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh reflect on their conversation with Gina and the evolving role of balanced training in rescue—past, present, and what’s

2.25: From Feral Dog Foster to Pro Dog Trainer with Gina Cooley of Double Down Dog Training

In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh sit down with Gina Cooley—board member of Dog Gone Seattle and owner of Double Down Dog Training—for a wide-ranging co

2.24: Seven Hallmarks of a "Good" Breeder (TMYK to Adopt or Shop Responsibly)

Hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh aren’t here to preach “Adopt Don’t Shop”—but they are here to urge you to adopt or shop responsibly. After spilling the tea in a previo

2.23: From Foster Fiesta to Foster Fiasco

In episode 2.23, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh face an unprecedented challenge finding fosters for incoming dogs this summer, a historically busy season. Preparing f

2.22: Toni 'Clipboard' Crane - The Heartbeat of Puppy Rescue and Chosen Family

​In this delightful and insightful episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh are joined by Toni 'Clipboard' Crane, the puppy program director at Dog Gone Seattle since

2.21: Managing the Pack - Great Pyrenees and Firing Fosters

In 2.21 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh dive into the adventures of running the largest foster-based rescue in the Pacific Northwest. In Not Your 9 to 5, they share th

2.20: When Bad Shit Happens to Good People -- Next Level Community Support

In Season 2 Episode 20 (take 17) hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh continue the conversation on what makes a "good" rescue, showcasing what makes DGS truly special with

2.19: Seven Hallmarks of a "Good" Rescue (in Our Not So Humble Opinion)

In episode 2.19 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh finally address the question they are often asked: what makes a good rescue? The episode presents seven tell-tale signs

2.18: Beyond the Dogs - Core Values of People, Preparation and Transparency

In Episode 2.18 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh discuss their experiences managing the largest foster-based rescue in the Pacific Northwest. They share updates on some

2.17: A W​i​ld Walk Down Memory Lane with OG Leila Alene

In episode 2.17 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh are joined by OG Leila Alene for a wild walk down memory lane. Jenny and Leila share memories from 2016 working with so