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 for the annual foster volunteer party includes a cleanup of the foster database and onboarding new fosters, with most applications woefully 'delulu' in their expectations. In good news, Declan aka Little Dicky finds his forever home (and it’s not in an apartment), and Alfie’s slow integration into his new home is a smashing success. Tannhauser and Pearlinhaus German Shepherds land on the 'shit list' for advertising as 'reputable' breeders who always take their dogs back but actually don’t. The dynamic duo also answer a half dozen audience questions, ranging from the scientific to the silly. Stay tuned after the outro for deleted scenes and bloopers.POD MENTIONS:2.22: Toni ‘Clipboard’ Crane - The Heartbeat of Puppy Rescue and Chosen Family [DGS Podcast]WellSprings K9Von Waldberg Kennels Tannhäuser Shepherds [Shit List]Pearlinhaus Shepherds [Shit List]The Asher HouseJusticeForChevy3 [Facebook] K9 Optima [Instagram]Melanie UhdeChewyPARTNER MENTIONSSqueaky Dog StudiosTailored K9 SolutionsDouble Down Dog TrainingThe Good Dog WayRegional Animal Services of King CountyCaddo Parish Animal ServicesPackpatootieRecommended Trainers [Dog Gone Seattle]ADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONSCopperJellybeanKellyFollow us on Socials for behind-the-scenes content:Instagram @dgs.podcastFacebook/dgs.podcastAsk us anything via Email to [e-mail]'t forget to Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe!Chapters00:00 2.23 From Foster Fiesta to Foster Fiasco01:16 Toni 'Clipboard' Crane Puppy Program Director (recap)04:42 BTW Declan AKA Dicky adopted!07:45 Adoption Updates: Coper the Doberman09:59 Guy Ritchie aka Alfie integration success13:42 Not Your 9 to 5: Sunday Volunteer Appreciation Party17:11 Foster Bingo game21:07 Womp womp Kelly return26:25 Main Rant: The Foster Shit Show RN28:57 People only available to temp foster29:55 Really crappy foster applications34:58 Unrealistic expectations with cats36:09 Unrealistic expectations with kids41:55 Shit List 'Fake' Reputable GSD Breeders53:51 Lots of Questions54:20 Why do people adopt from shelters? (Basically)01:01:46 Stigma around pitbull aggression01:04:27 When will barn hunt be ready?01:05:19 Best practices for integrating a new dog to the pack01:07:26 Why do street dogs get GI distress switching foods01:08:49 What about Asher's House?01:12:53 How to avoid negative associations if your dog is attacked01:14:15 How do you find a good trainer?01:19:42 More questions next week and Outro01:21:34 Deleted Scenes