Dog Words

Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”

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Dog Words

0706: Author Katya Lidsky

April 01, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 6

0:00 | 52:31

Certified dog trainer, senior dog foster, animal advocate, and author Katya Lidsky discusses wellness for both dogs and humans in her book Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Benefits of Mutual Bonding and Relationship Building. Use the code DOGWORDS for 75% off the first month at members.katyalidsky.com.

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Amazon.com/dp/1476696616

On the Rosie Fund YouTube channel:

Adopt This Dog! KC Pet Project’s Molly

Please help previous Dog Words guest Scott Baggett continue his volunteer work by contributing to the fundraising campaign at HelpHopeLive.org. Insurance does not cover the cost of the specially equipped van that accommodates Scott’s progressive loss of mobility from Post Polio Syndrome. Listen to his Dog Words interview: 0704: Scott Baggett.

Mark your calendar for the evening of Friday, April 24. A special event is coming to the Stone Canyon Pizza in Gladstone for lovers of dogs and pizza. More details to follow.

Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with Claire Shelley at BLegendaryPhotographyCreations.com.

Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.

Another wonderful way to support Rosie Fund and create beautiful artwork of a beloved pet is to book a session with Claire Shelley at BLegendaryPhotographyCreations.com. For every referral from Rosie Fund, Claire will donate $100 or 10% of the order total, whichever is greater. This does not apply to designated fundraising campaigns like the Pooch Playoffs that already support charities or to the gift vouchers that Claire donates to the Rosie Life Starter Kits.

Rosie Fund online:
RosieFund.org
Facebook.com/rosiefund
Instagram.com/rosiefund
YouTube.com/rosiefund

Philip Hatterman

Host