Dogs 360 https://www.dogs360podcast.com/ en 2025 Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, shaping our lives as much as we've shaped theirs. Dogs 360 is a monthly podcast that dives deep into the history, science, and culture of the human-dog relationship—celebrating the joys, confronting the challenges, and exploring the many ways dogs enrich our lives. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/63ac1bc6-1a66-11f0-b97c-0f3a1968e2c6/image/036707dffb4a862347abc5a18cc8768c.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Dogs 360 https://www.dogs360podcast.com/ no episodic A Podcast Exploring the Human-Dog Connection Deborah Wales Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, shaping our lives as much as we've shaped theirs. Dogs 360 is a monthly podcast that dives deep into the history, science, and culture of the human-dog relationship—celebrating the joys, confronting the challenges, and exploring the many ways dogs enrich our lives. Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, shaping our lives as much as we've shaped theirs. Dogs 360 is a monthly podcast that dives deep into the history, science, and culture of the human-dog relationship—celebrating the joys, confronting the challenges, and exploring the many ways dogs enrich our lives.

]]> Deborah Wales debwales@msn.com Going On Hiatus Due to some personal issues the podcast is going on a brief hiatus, we hope to return in 4 months. Thank you for your support and please stay subscribed for future updates. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 Going On Hiatus bonus Deborah Wales Due to some personal issues the podcast is going on a brief hiatus, we hope to return in 4 months. Thank you for your support and please stay subscribed for future updates. Due to some personal issues the podcast is going on a brief hiatus, we hope to return in 4 months. Thank you for your support and please stay subscribed for future updates. Due to some personal issues the podcast is going on a brief hiatus, we hope to return in 4 months. Thank you for your support and please stay subscribed for future updates.

]]> 118 no Jake Long and his Paragliding Malinois Pickles My guests for this issue are Jake Long of Alaska and his fabulous Malinois Pickles. The adventures that he and Pickles have are incredible. So I think you will find this episode so interesting! Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:10:00 -0000 Jake Long and his Paragliding Malinois Pickles full 14 Deborah Wales My guests for this issue are Jake Long of Alaska and his fabulous Malinois Pickles. The adventures that he and Pickles have are incredible. So I think you will find this episode so interesting! My guests for this issue are Jake Long of Alaska and his fabulous Malinois Pickles. The adventures that he and Pickles have are incredible. So I think you will find this episode so interesting! My guests for this issue are Jake Long of Alaska and his fabulous Malinois Pickles. The adventures that he and Pickles have are incredible. So I think you will find this episode so interesting!

]]> 1119 no Lassie I will delve into a fictional hero dog - Lassie. I think you will ind it interesting and with facts you may not have known. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:37:00 -0000 Lassie full 13 Deborah Wales I will delve into a fictional hero dog - Lassie. I think you will ind it interesting and with facts you may not have known. I will delve into a fictional hero dog - Lassie. I think you will ind it interesting and with facts you may not have known. I will delve into a fictional hero dog - Lassie. I think you will ind it interesting and with facts you may not have known.

]]> 490 no Balto and Togo In this episode, which is a follow up to my previous episode on World War dog heroes,  I will be covering Balto and Togo, the hero sled dogs of the Race of Mercy. I will also discuss the controversy on whether Balto or Togo is the true hero of the Race of Mercy. The Race of Mercy is the relay of sled dog teams to bring a diphtheria serum to Nome. https://mushing.com/uncategorized/who-were-the-participants-in-the-1925-serum-run/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000 Balto and Togo full 12 Deborah Wales In this episode, which is a follow up to my previous episode on World War dog heroes, I will be covering Balto and Togo, the hero sled dogs of the Race of Mercy. I will also discuss the controversy on whether Balto or Togo is the true hero of the Race of Mercy. The Race of Mercy is the relay of sled dog teams to bring a diphtheria serum to Nome. In this episode, which is a follow up to my previous episode on World War dog heroes,  I will be covering Balto and Togo, the hero sled dogs of the Race of Mercy. I will also discuss the controversy on whether Balto or Togo is the true hero of the Race of Mercy. The Race of Mercy is the relay of sled dog teams to bring a diphtheria serum to Nome. https://mushing.com/uncategorized/who-were-the-participants-in-the-1925-serum-run/ In this episode, which is a follow up to my previous episode on World War dog heroes,  I will be covering Balto and Togo, the hero sled dogs of the Race of Mercy. I will also discuss the controversy on whether Balto or Togo is the true hero of the Race of Mercy. The Race of Mercy is the relay of sled dog teams to bring a diphtheria serum to Nome.


https://mushing.com/uncategorized/who-were-the-participants-in-the-1925-serum-run/

]]> 776 no War Dog Heroes In this Episode I will be recounting the stories of three very brave and decorated war dogs: Sergeant Stubby, a Boston Terrier mix in WWI; Smoky, a four-pound Yorkshire Terrier in WWII; and Chips, a German Shepherd/Husky mix in WWII. The bravery of these three dogs had them proclaimed heroes! Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000 War Dog Heroes full 11 Deborah Wales In this Episode I will be recounting the stories of three very brave and decorated war dogs: Sergeant Stubby, a Boston Terrier mix in WWI; Smoky, a four-pound Yorkshire Terrier in WWII; and Chips, a German Shepherd/Husky mix in WWII. The bravery of these three dogs had them proclaimed heroes! In this Episode I will be recounting the stories of three very brave and decorated war dogs: Sergeant Stubby, a Boston Terrier mix in WWI; Smoky, a four-pound Yorkshire Terrier in WWII; and Chips, a German Shepherd/Husky mix in WWII. The bravery of these three dogs had them proclaimed heroes! In this Episode I will be recounting the stories of three very brave and decorated war dogs: Sergeant Stubby, a Boston Terrier mix in WWI; Smoky, a four-pound Yorkshire Terrier in WWII; and Chips, a German Shepherd/Husky mix in WWII. The bravery of these three dogs had them proclaimed heroes!

]]> 556 no Desmond’s Army In this episode will be learning about Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates, which is a group of volunteer citizens who work together to better the lives of animals. They are committed to impacting animal welfare legislation by being a voice for the voiceless in the courts and at the Capitol of Connecticut, the state in which the group is located. They also seek to raise public awareness regarding the statistical connection between animal abuse and domestic and social violence. My guests are Zilla Cannemela, the cofounder and president of Desmond’s Law. And Linda Pleva, the Vice President and Treasurer of the group. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Desmond’s Army full 9 Deborah Wales In this episode will be learning about Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates, which is a group of volunteer citizens who work together to better the lives of animals. They are committed to impacting animal welfare legislation by being a voice for the voiceless in the courts and at the Capitol of Connecticut, the state in which the group is located. They also seek to raise public awareness regarding the statistical connection between animal abuse and domestic and social violence. My guests are Zilla Cannemela, the cofounder and president of Desmond’s Law. And Linda Pleva, the Vice President and Treasurer of the group. In this episode will be learning about Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates, which is a group of volunteer citizens who work together to better the lives of animals. They are committed to impacting animal welfare legislation by being a voice for the voiceless in the courts and at the Capitol of Connecticut, the state in which the group is located. They also seek to raise public awareness regarding the statistical connection between animal abuse and domestic and social violence. My guests are Zilla Cannemela, the cofounder and president of Desmond’s Law. And Linda Pleva, the Vice President and Treasurer of the group. In this episode will be learning about Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates, which is a group of volunteer citizens who work together to better the lives of animals. They are committed to impacting animal welfare legislation by being a voice for the voiceless in the courts and at the Capitol of Connecticut, the state in which the group is located. They also seek to raise public awareness regarding the statistical connection between animal abuse and domestic and social violence. My guests are Zilla Cannemela, the cofounder and president of Desmond’s Law. And Linda Pleva, the Vice President and Treasurer of the group.

]]> 1202 no Cadaver Dogs This episode will look at the work done by cadaver dogs and how they are trained. Our guest expert is Marcia Koenig who has been training Search and Rescue dogs and Cadaver dogs since 1972. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Cadaver Dogs full 8 Deborah Wales This episode will look at the work done by cadaver dogs and how they are trained. Our guest expert is Marcia Koenig who has been training Search and Rescue dogs and Cadaver dogs since 1972. This episode will look at the work done by cadaver dogs and how they are trained. Our guest expert is Marcia Koenig who has been training Search and Rescue dogs and Cadaver dogs since 1972. This episode will look at the work done by cadaver dogs and how they are trained. Our guest expert is Marcia Koenig who has been training Search and Rescue dogs and Cadaver dogs since 1972.

]]> 1241 no Mission K9 Rescue In this episode, we will learn about the wonderful work performed by the group Mission K9 Rescue. Mission K9 Rescue is a non profit organization dedicated to the service of retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs and PD-K9’s Support Mission K9 Rescue Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Mission K9 Rescue full 7 Deborah Wales In this episode, we will learn about the wonderful work performed by the group Mission K9 Rescue. Mission K9 Rescue is a non profit organization dedicated to the service of retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs and PD-K9’s In this episode, we will learn about the wonderful work performed by the group Mission K9 Rescue. Mission K9 Rescue is a non profit organization dedicated to the service of retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs and PD-K9’s Support Mission K9 Rescue In this episode, we will learn about the wonderful work performed by the group Mission K9 Rescue. Mission K9 Rescue is a non profit organization dedicated to the service of retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs and PD-K9’s


Support Mission K9 Rescue

]]> 1201 no Sergeant Drew Christian and ESD K9 Training This episode my guest is Sergeant Drew Christian, Special Federal Deputy Marshal, United States Secret Service Task Force, Digital Forensic Examiner/Electronic Storage Detection, K9 Handler, Boone County Sheriff's Electronic Crimes Unit. He is the handler of K9 Mozart. Mo, as he is called, is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 trained to sniff out electronic devices. He has been assigned to the Boone County Sheriff's Office and is capable of detecting chemical compounds used in devices like cell phones and hard drives. Mo’s unique training allows him to locate hidden devices, making him a valuable asset in investigations related to child exploitation and other electronic crimes. He is one of only four Labradors with this specialized training in Kentucky, and his handler, Sergeant Drew Christian, has been instrumental in analyzing electronic components in various investigations. I know you will find it as informative and interesting as I did. There will be photos on my web page dogs360podcast.com and links in the show notes for more information. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Sergeant Drew Christian and ESD K9 Training full 6 Deborah Wales This episode my guest is Sergeant Drew Christian, Special Federal Deputy Marshal, United States Secret Service Task Force, Digital Forensic Examiner/Electronic Storage Detection, K9 Handler, Boone County Sheriff's Electronic Crimes Unit. He is the handler of K9 Mozart. Mo, as he is called, is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 trained to sniff out electronic devices. He has been assigned to the Boone County Sheriff's Office and is capable of detecting chemical compounds used in devices like cell phones and hard drives. Mo’s unique training allows him to locate hidden devices, making him a valuable asset in investigations related to child exploitation and other electronic crimes. He is one of only four Labradors with this specialized training in Kentucky, and his handler, Sergeant Drew Christian, has been instrumental in analyzing electronic components in various investigations. I know you will find it as informative and interesting as I did. There will be photos on my web page dogs360podcast.com and links in the show notes for more information. This episode my guest is Sergeant Drew Christian, Special Federal Deputy Marshal, United States Secret Service Task Force, Digital Forensic Examiner/Electronic Storage Detection, K9 Handler, Boone County Sheriff's Electronic Crimes Unit. He is the handler of K9 Mozart. Mo, as he is called, is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 trained to sniff out electronic devices. He has been assigned to the Boone County Sheriff's Office and is capable of detecting chemical compounds used in devices like cell phones and hard drives. Mo’s unique training allows him to locate hidden devices, making him a valuable asset in investigations related to child exploitation and other electronic crimes. He is one of only four Labradors with this specialized training in Kentucky, and his handler, Sergeant Drew Christian, has been instrumental in analyzing electronic components in various investigations. I know you will find it as informative and interesting as I did. There will be photos on my web page dogs360podcast.com and links in the show notes for more information. This episode my guest is Sergeant Drew Christian, Special Federal Deputy Marshal, United States Secret Service Task Force, Digital Forensic Examiner/Electronic Storage Detection, K9 Handler, Boone County Sheriff's Electronic Crimes Unit. He is the handler of K9 Mozart.

Mo, as he is called, is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 trained to sniff out electronic devices. He has been assigned to the Boone County Sheriff's Office and is capable of detecting chemical compounds used in devices like cell phones and hard drives. Mo’s unique training allows him to locate hidden devices, making him a valuable asset in investigations related to child exploitation and other electronic crimes. He is one of only four Labradors with this specialized training in Kentucky, and his handler, Sergeant Drew Christian, has been instrumental in analyzing electronic components in various investigations. I know you will find it as informative and interesting as I did. There will be photos on my web page dogs360podcast.com and links in the show notes for more information.

]]> 1018 no Albert Payson Terhune and The Terhune Sunnybank Memorial If you loved the Albert Payson Terhune collie stories as a child—like Lad: A Dog, Wolf, Treve, and more—then this episode is for you. I’m thrilled to welcome Krissy Marshall and Judy Leathers, Officers of the Terhune Sunnybank Memorial, as my guests on Episode 5. They share insights about the purpose of the group, Mr. Terhune’s life, his beloved collies, and much more. I found this conversation both informative and fascinating, and I’m sure you will too. Follow the link below to check out photos on my website, dogs360podcast.com, and find links in the show notes to join the group or support their mission through donations. https://www.dogs360podcast.com/episode-5 Large public groupSmall private group Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000 Albert Payson Terhune and The Terhune Sunnybank Memorial full 5 Deborah Wales If you were like me as a child, you loved the Albert Payson Terhune collie stories, such as Lad A Dog, Wolf, Treve, and many more. I was very lucky to have two Officers of the Terhune Sunnybank Memorial, Krissy Marshall and Judy Leathers as my guests for Episode 5. They will explain to us the purpose of this group, about Mr. Terhune and his collies, and much more. I know you will find it as informative and interesting as I did. If you loved the Albert Payson Terhune collie stories as a child—like Lad: A Dog, Wolf, Treve, and more—then this episode is for you. I’m thrilled to welcome Krissy Marshall and Judy Leathers, Officers of the Terhune Sunnybank Memorial, as my guests on Episode 5. They share insights about the purpose of the group, Mr. Terhune’s life, his beloved collies, and much more. I found this conversation both informative and fascinating, and I’m sure you will too. Follow the link below to check out photos on my website, dogs360podcast.com, and find links in the show notes to join the group or support their mission through donations. https://www.dogs360podcast.com/episode-5 Large public groupSmall private group If you loved the Albert Payson Terhune collie stories as a child—like Lad: A Dog, Wolf, Treve, and more—then this episode is for you. I’m thrilled to welcome Krissy Marshall and Judy Leathers, Officers of the Terhune Sunnybank Memorial, as my guests on Episode 5. They share insights about the purpose of the group, Mr. Terhune’s life, his beloved collies, and much more.

I found this conversation both informative and fascinating, and I’m sure you will too.

Follow the link below to check out photos on my website, dogs360podcast.com, and find links in the show notes to join the group or support their mission through donations.

https://www.dogs360podcast.com/episode-5


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Small private group

]]> 1634 no Puppy Mills In this episode we will learn about puppy mills. What is a puppy mill, the horrible way the animals are treated, how to recognize the puppy mills, and much more. My guest expert is Jackie Keeney, President of the charity United Against Puppy Mills. This is a very good episode for understanding puppy mills. United Against Puppy Mills - Working together to break the chain of crueltyhttps://unitedagainstpuppymills.org/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Puppy Mills full 4 Deborah Wales In this episode we will learn about puppy mills. What is a puppy mill, the horrible way the animals are treated, how to recognize the puppy mills, and much more. My guest expert is Jackie Keeney, President of the charity United Against Puppy Mills. This is a very good episode for understanding puppy mills. In this episode we will learn about puppy mills. What is a puppy mill, the horrible way the animals are treated, how to recognize the puppy mills, and much more. My guest expert is Jackie Keeney, President of the charity United Against Puppy Mills. This is a very good episode for understanding puppy mills. United Against Puppy Mills - Working together to break the chain of crueltyhttps://unitedagainstpuppymills.org/ In this episode we will learn about puppy mills. What is a puppy mill, the horrible way the animals are treated, how to recognize the puppy mills, and much more. My guest expert is Jackie Keeney, President of the charity United Against Puppy Mills. This is a very good episode for understanding puppy mills.


United Against Puppy Mills - Working together to break the chain of cruelty
https://unitedagainstpuppymills.org/

]]> 1461 no The History of Dogs (Part 3) his is the final episode of our three part series on the history of dogs. It will look at the change in the attitude towards dogs  during the Victorian Era, and the results of that change. Our guest expert today is Dr. Michael Worboys, Emeritus Professor in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the co-author of the book The Invention of the Modern Dog.   Also pick up Dr. Worboys book here Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000 The History of Dogs (Part 3) full 3 Deborah Wales his is the final episode of our three part series on the history of dogs. It will look at the change in the attitude towards dogs during the Victorian Era, and the results of that change. Our guest expert today is Dr. Michael Worboys, Emeritus Professor in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the co-author of the book The Invention of the Modern Dog. his is the final episode of our three part series on the history of dogs. It will look at the change in the attitude towards dogs  during the Victorian Era, and the results of that change. Our guest expert today is Dr. Michael Worboys, Emeritus Professor in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the co-author of the book The Invention of the Modern Dog.   Also pick up Dr. Worboys book here his is the final episode of our three part series on the history of dogs. It will look at the change in the attitude towards dogs  during the Victorian Era, and the results of that change. Our guest expert today is Dr. Michael Worboys, Emeritus Professor in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the co-author of the book The Invention of the Modern Dog.  


Also pick up Dr. Worboys book here

]]> 1763 no The History of Dogs (Part 2) This is the second part of the three part series on the history of dogs. This episode explores the role of dogs in the Roman, Greek and Egyptian Empires, and in the Middle Ages.   Learn more here Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000 The History of Dogs (Part 2) full 2 Deborah Wales This is the second part of the three part series on the history of dogs. This episode explores the role of dogs in the Roman, Greek and Egyptian Empires, and in the Middle Ages. This is the second part of the three part series on the history of dogs. This episode explores the role of dogs in the Roman, Greek and Egyptian Empires, and in the Middle Ages.   Learn more here This is the second part of the three part series on the history of dogs. This episode explores the role of dogs in the Roman, Greek and Egyptian Empires, and in the Middle Ages.  


Learn more here

]]> 898 no The History of Dogs (Part 1) This episode covers the domestication of dogs, the when, where, and how. It is the first in a three episode series. Today we have Dr. James A. Serpell, Emeritus Professor, Ethics and Animal Welfare, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He will answer our questions on the domestication of dogs.  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000 The History of Dogs (Part 1) full 1 Deborah Wales This episode covers the domestication of dogs, the when, where, and how. It is the first in a three episode series. Today we have Dr. James A. Serpell, Emeritus Professor, Ethics and Animal Welfare, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He will answer our questions on the domestication of dogs. This episode covers the domestication of dogs, the when, where, and how. It is the first in a three episode series. Today we have Dr. James A. Serpell, Emeritus Professor, Ethics and Animal Welfare, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He will answer our questions on the domestication of dogs.  This episode covers the domestication of dogs, the when, where, and how. It is the first in a three episode series. Today we have Dr. James A. Serpell, Emeritus Professor, Ethics and Animal Welfare, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He will answer our questions on the domestication of dogs. 

]]> 982 no First Episode Drops April 23rd https://dogs-360.pinecast.co/episode/8fc086d1/first-episode-drops-april-23rd Dogs 360 is a monthly podcast that explores the relationships between humans and dogs. This includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. Many episodes will showcase an expert in the featured subject. I’m your host, Deborah Wales. The Podcast will go live on April 23, 2025. Enjoy! Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:31:12 -0000 full 1 Deborah Wales Dogs 360 is a monthly podcast that explores the relationships between humans and dogs. This includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. Many episodes will showcase an expert in the featured subject. I’m your host, Deborah Wales. The Podcast will go live on April 23, 2025. Enjoy! 124 no