10 Best Podcasts for Dog Lovers

Who doesn’t love a good podcast?

From caressing upon pop culture (yes, I still devour all things #TheOffice) to diving headfirst into niche themes, podcasts make an engaging companion on leisurely strolls. So, it is no wonder that pet parents who can’t talk enough about their pooch have taken to listening to other people talk about their pets.

How We Picked These

I’ve spent over 50 hours listening to dog podcasts while walking my own dogs. I selected these shows based on audio quality, the size of the back catalogue, and the credibility of the hosts (certified trainers vs. enthusiasts).

There are a lot of interesting podcasts about dogs and here we’ve handpicked our favourites.

Quick Picks: Best Dog Podcasts by Category

• Best for Training Tips: Creative Dog Training

• Best for Science Geeks: Canine Nation

• Best for Heartwarming Stories: The Woof Meow Show

• Best for a Laugh: Can I Pet Your Dog?

• Editor’s Choice: Dog with Blog (Audio Experience)

Happy listening!

Best Podcasts for Dog Lovers

1. Creative Dog Training

I love how they handle ‘aggression’—unlike other shows that blame the owner, they focus on the dog’s biological threshold. Their episode on ‘Leash Reactivity’ is a must-listen. If you are looking for dog training tips, Creative Dog Training’s educational content makes for great listening. 

Lend them an ear if you have a query about your pup.  You may find an episode on that.

2. Can I Pet Your Dog?

This witty podcast, which ended in 2022 but is still worth an archive dive, won over many fans with its simple setup – the hosts chatted about dogs making the news and, the dogs they’ve pet in the past week. They also invite special guests to talk about their dogs.

They also feature a high-octane segment called Mutt Minute where you get to learn a lot about a given breed, all within 60 seconds. It’s the best part of the show because it forces them to cut the fluff and give you just the hard facts about the breed.

Did you know?

Dog with Blog has an audio version as well, available across Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts among others.  

3. Dr Dunbar’s iWoof Podcasts

Dr Dunbar, the veterinarian, hosts the iWoof podcast (not related to Apple in any way). Some of the themes covered across the podcast’s several seasons are – pet adoption guide, dog behaviour, puppy socialization tips etc.

4. No Bad Dogs Podcast

Do you often wonder what your dog is thinking? Thomas is high-energy and direct. He doesn’t sugarcoat the training advice, which is refreshing if you’re tired of soft, purely positive-reinforcement style shows..

No Bad Dogs also have a weekly Q& segment where you can ask your own dog-related questions!

5. Canine Nation

Another interesting dog podcast, Canine Nation, delves deeper into canine behavioural science. If you’ve ever wondered why dogs do what they do, you’d love the host Eric Brad’s coverage on topics like Reward training and travelling tips with dogs.

It is a fantastic resource for dog parents to understand a dog’s body language, behavioural traits along with anecdotes about the host’s dog.

6. The Dog Trainer: Quick and Dirty Tips

Though no new episodes have appeared since 2015, The Dog Trainer’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet still covers most of the FAQs that pet parents may have – from fostering to volunteering, dog walking or grave topics like dealing with amputation due to an accident etc.

See Also: The Book of Dog

7. Working Like Dogs

The world is a better place because of the dogs and the myriad ways in which they help humans every day. Working Like Dogs, an uplifting podcast celebrates the stories of amazing dogs — service dogs, police dogs, seizure dogs and military dogs. There are also episodes on other service animals, aside from dogs.

If you are intrigued by what it means to work alongside a working dog, you’d love it! The host — Marcie Davis covers training, grooming, nutrition, diet, travel, retirement, etc. for working dogs.

8. In Dog We Trust | This American Life

The oldest entry on the list, In Dog We Trust first aired as a This American Life radio episode in 2000. The one-hour episode looks at the life and family dynamics shared alongside our trusted pets.

9. DogCast Radio

Playing almost like a radio show, DogCast radio has covered all things dogs since 2005. They feature interviews with professionals, charities, breed-specific trivia among other topics. 

10. The Woof Meow Show

Airing since 2004, The Woof Meow Show hosted by Don Hanson and Kate Dutra, focuses on educating people about dogs and cats, their behaviour, health care, nutritional needs, and their relationship with their people. Guests range from local veterinarians to authors and experts in their fields from around the US.

Did we miss your favourite podcast? Let us know in the comments below.