The Dog Bitches
A podcast about the ups and downs of being beginners in dog sports. We'll talk about our feelings starting out and what we've learned so far, dive into all kinds of dog sports topics, and maybe go off on a tangent here and there. Uploads every Wednesday!
Episodes
20 episodes
We did shots and watched Best in Show.
We're on our way to The Westminster Dog Show but we couldn't leave without viewing the cinematic masterpiece Best in Show. Mackenzie had seen it, Cosette had not. We did a few shots and turned the movie on. This is the aftermath.Email u...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:20
In memory of the 2024 National Dog Show (but it's longer than 13 seconds this time)
We promise this was more timely when it was released on December 4th! We hope you enjoy it anyway.The National Dog Show returned this year with 205 breeds on show! Of course, we watched it. We're talking history, opinions, and why we lik...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:10:52
Surprise! Bet you thought you'd seen the last of us!
Where the h3ll have we been, loca? In this episode Mackenzie and Cosette will share what happened to the podcast, what they've got planned, and plenty of life updates.Mackenzie also shares all about her journey to becoming a canine stre...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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58:37
Love and Dog Sports with YOU!
We're having a PBS moment because our Valentine's episode is created thanks to listeners like you! Here's what TDB listeners love about dog sports.Some of our lovely contributors shared their instagram handles! You can find them all her...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:52
The Internet is Cool: Online Classes
In this episode we're talking about online dog training classes. We'll go over the pros and cons, pass on some advice, and chat about our experiences.Email us! thedogbtches@gmail.comORConnect with us on social media!...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:23
We're Cold.
On today's episode we're talking winter activities to work our dogs a bit while staying warm. We'll be chatting about conditioning, tricks titles, indoor games, and a little more. Resources for today's episode:
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:53
Relationships Are Like a Bottle of Ketchup: Interviewing the Dog Dads
Today's episode is very special - we're talking to the dog dads. We're talking favorites, least favorites, and even dishing out a little (really bad) dating advice. Email us! thedogbtches@gmail.comORConnect with us on so...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:15
Talk Sh*t, Get Bit with @yunatheprettypitty
Today we're learning about bite sports with @yunatheprettypitty! We're going over getting started, breed specific enrichment, and more, with a tangent about puppies.You can find our wonderful guest at instagram.com/yunatheprettypitty
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:54
The Moral of the Story: Be Nice to People
While we were gone some pretty big stuff happened in the dog sports world that gave us some big feelings. We're talking reactivity, being novice handlers, and inaccessibility in the dog sports space.Email us! thedogbtches@gmail.com<...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:20
We're Back, Baby!
We're back with Season 2 of TDB! It's been an eventful break and we have plenty of tangents to go on. Listen in to hear where we've been, where we're at, and what's up next!Email us! thedogbtches@gmail.comORConnect...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:17
Goodbye Season 1
All good things must come to an end. Thankfully, this end is only temporary! We'll be back before you know it with season 2. In the meantime...Email us! thedogbtches@gmail.comORConnect with us on social media!Cosette...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:58
We Tried Private Lessons
The Batman VS Superman of dog sports training: private classes vs group classes. Coming out of a weekend of private lessons, we wanted to chat about our experience! This episode also contains some important updates towards the end... including ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:19
Disc-ing Around with @atomiclabradors
This week we spoke with Claire from @atomiclabradors about their experience competing in disc with their Labrador, Pluto! You can follow along with their adventures as a team at htt...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:11
The Balancing Act
Addressing the elephant in the room: balanced training. We'll go over what's allowed, where to find information, and hit on our tool history. We don't cover everything in this episode, so use this as a jumping off point! Feel free to check ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:38
Check In: June 2023
Introducing... check ins! This is a super casual episode where we'll chat about where we're at currently, our goals, and recent challenges. Connect with us on social media!Cosette:
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:07
Sports Class Shenanigans
Here's a short and quick episode about our experience in sports classes so far. We'll go over things we use regularly, things we learned in the first days of class, and a few embarrassing moments. Side tangents include: Hiccup's nonexistent pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:35
Protecting Our Joy with @roamingoak
It's our first guest episode! We had the opportunity to sit down with Steph from @roamingoak to talk Barn Hunt, learn about her journey with Oakley, and get some tips from a duo that does everything. You can find Steph and Oakley ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:47
(First) Trials and (Many) Tribulations
In this episode, Mackenzie and Cosette discuss their first dog sport trials! Some first trials are easy, some are very awkward, so we're talking about the emotional rollercoaster of being a novice. Uneventful FastCATs, emotional Barn Hunts, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:33