The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their People

Charlotte Bayne

 The Baroo is a podcast for dogs and their people, exploring life with dogs through stories, science, and conversations that celebrate the extraordinary bond we share. Hosted by Charlotte Bayne, a canine concierge with more than 17 years of experience caring for dogs and supporting the people who love them, The Baroo features experts and dog lovers from all walks of life—including veterinarians, behaviorists, trainers, authors, rescuers, and inspiring guests with unforgettable dog stories. From hilarious adventures to life-changing moments, each episode explores the many ways dogs enrich our lives—and reminds us how we can show up a little better for the dogs who give us so much. Take a listen.

  1. 5d ago

    From Combat Rehab To Canine Neuroscience with Lawrence Minnis

    I chat with Laurence Minnis, an Army veteran and neuroscience researcher, about how dogs helped rebuild his life after a neurological illness and why shelter adoption feels like both fate and risk. We break down what drives the adoption decision, how uncertainty shows up after you bring a dog home, and what support makes long-term success more likely.  • growing up in Southeast DC and being “chosen” by a neighborhood stray named Benji  • military service, illness during deployment, and rehab at Walter Reed leading to the Dog Tags program  • adopting Ebony and why black dogs and pit bulls get overlooked in shelters  • researching the adoption decision process and why feelings often beat stated preferences  • comparing breeder predictability with shelter uncertainty and how that shapes satisfaction  • common mismatched expectations, stress after adoption, and why returns should not be demonized  • redesigning shelters from a retail model to a realtor-style support model  • practical habits that build the bond fast, including training during daily feeding  • patience for shelter dogs, surprise triggers, and real examples of growth over time  Resources: Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/dogadoptionresearch/ LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceminnis/ Facebook @ Dog Adoption Decision-Making If you enjoyed this conversation, I'd love it if you'd follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs.  You can find links to everything we talked about today in the show notes.  And I'd love to connect with you on Instagram at Baroo Pup.  If you have a story you'd like to share, you can email me at Charlotte at the Baru.com.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

    From Combat Rehab To Canine Neuroscience with Lawrence Minnis

  2. Aug 18 ·  Video

    The Cost of Caring : Rising Vet Bills and The Bond with Dr. Peter Weinstein

    One of the hardest  parts of loving a dog is realizing you can’t protect them from everything, especially the moment a health decision collides with stress, emotion, and a bill you didn’t see coming. I wanted to talk about the part of the human-animal bond nobody talks about: money, and how it quietly shapes the care our pets receive and the guilt we carry when the choices we want to make feel impossible.  I’m joined by mobile veterinarian Dr. Heather Oxford and veterinary economist Dr. Peter Weinstein to unpack why veterinary care costs what it costs. We dig into the post-2020 reality that changed everything, staffing shortages, supply chain problems, rising wages. Dr. Weinstein also explains why many veterinary practices run on relatively thin margins, and how that pressure shows up in pricing, access, and the trust gap many pet parents feel today.  We also talk about corporate ownership and private equity in veterinary medicine.  We also cover what you can do as a pet parent: budgeting for lifetime dog ownership, getting pet insurance before the first vet visit, understanding pre-existing conditions and waiting periods, and using backup options like CareCredit so an emergency doesn’t force a decision without information.  If this conversation helps you, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves dogs, then tell us: what’s one thing you’re going to do differently to prepare for your pet’s next emergency? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  3. Aug 11

    Nourishing The Bond with Dr. Gary Richter

    Renowned veterinarian  Dr. Gary Richter joins me to chat nutrition, longevity, and wellness.  We also talk honestly about what is realistic, sustainable, and safe for your pup so you can make better choices without getting shamed or overwhelmed.  • Diet, exercise and lifestyle as the core pillars of longevity  • Shifting the question from what brand to what kind of food  • Why highly processed pet food can undermine health over time  • High carbohydrate kibble and links to weight gain, inflammation and dysbiosis  • Advanced glycation end products and Maillard reaction byproducts from high-heat processing  • Fresh food formats such as raw, lightly cooked and freeze dried  • Why homemade dog food needs a properly balanced recipe  • The gut microbiome, serotonin and the gut brain axis in pets  • Common early wins after a diet upgrade such as better stools and less itch  • Feeding aging dogs and why cooked food may be easier to digest  • Longevity science basics including autophagy and how Leap Years approaches cycling support  • Sustainable steps like mixing fresh food with kibble and prioritizing what you can keep doing  • Safety considerations for raw diets and the role of high pressure pasteurization  • Letting go of the misconception that fresh food is unsafe or nutritionally inappropriate  Resources for Dr. Richter :  https://ultimatepetnutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/petvetexpert/?hl=en if you enjoyed this conversation i'd love it if you'd follow the show, leave a review and share this episode with someone who loves dogs. you can find links to everything we talked about today in the show notes and i'd love to connect with you on instagram at baroopup. if you have a story you'd like to share you can email me at charlotte at the baroo.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  4. Aug 4 ·  Video

    Shelby: The Dog That Helped Me Heal with Jon Lee Brody

    He watched Shelby come into the world, then had to learn how to let her go. John Lee Brody joins me for a raw, deeply personal conversation about what it means to love a dog with your whole nervous system and what happens when that love turns into caretaking, vigilance, and grief. Shelby was a 21-pound corgi with a huge presence, and John’s story starts with a rare beginning: breeder updates, a webcam view of her birth, and the unmistakable instinct of “that one is mine.”  From there, we get into the heart of mental health and dog companionship. John talks openly about depression, anxiety, and panic, and why a dog’s daily routines can be more grounding than any perfect explanation. We unpack the “woo-woo” side of loss too: the uncanny sense many people have that a beloved pet is still close, and how meaning-making can be both comforting and surprisingly logical. We also talk about upbringing, approval seeking, and the relief of experiencing truly unconditional love in a world that can feel transactional.  Then we walk through Shelby’s kidney failure journey in detail, including the first scary symptoms, emergency vet care, creatinine and BUN numbers, subcutaneous fluids at home, specialist visits, holistic support, and the year-plus “bonus life” John fought for. We close with how he honors Shelby now, from memorial tattoos to the enduring lessons she left behind: presence, compassion, and a quieter kind of courage. Subscribe for more conversations about dogs, grief, and healing, and if this resonates, share it with a friend and leave a review. Resources for Jon:  That Was Pretty Scary Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-was-pretty-scary/id1671664183 https://www.instagram.com/jonleebrody/?hl=en Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  5. Jul 28 ·  Video

    Meet The Dog In Front Of You with Kim Brophey

    What if the most loving thing you could do for your dog is stop trying to “fix” them? I sit down with award-winning dog behavior consultant and author Kim Brophey to challenge the default story we’ve been sold: that dogs should effortlessly adapt to our busy, indoor, highly controlled human lives. Together we unpack a simple but radical reframing that changes everything from training to daily routines: “Who is this dog, and what do they need to thrive?”  We talk about autonomy and how modern pet life can quietly shrink a dog’s world, especially in cities, on-leash living, and single-dog households. Kim explains why trust and control are not the same thing, and why true self-control works best when it’s built on safety, predictability, and an environment designed for dogs. We explore welfare science, the meaning of “behavior problems,” and why issues like barking, reactivity, destructiveness, and anxiety can be evidence of welfare deficits, not stubbornness or “bad dogs.”  Kim also shares practical ways to widen your dog’s behavioral world using an ethogram of natural dog behaviors, including how to support needs we often block like investigating, scavenging, social connection, and sensory exploration. We dig into genetics and breed traits, why certain dogs struggle more in modern settings, and how to set humane expectations without lowering safety standards. If you want a clearer lens on dog behavior, enrichment, and what a good life for a pet dog actually looks like, this conversation will stick with you.  You can Check out her website here https://www.familydogmediation.com/ Meet Your Dog: https://amzn.to/45qS2XN if you enjoy this show please subscribe, share with a dog-loving friend, and leave a review so more people can find us! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  6. Jul 21

    Building A Better Bond With Your Dog Through Choice And Clear Boundaries with Irith Bloom

    Irith Bloom is back to chat how shifting dog training away from control and toward trust, choice, and real communication can help our dogs feel safer and behave better. We dig into why over managing puppies can create anxiety, how to read canine body language, and which simple skills make everyday life easier .  Letting puppies explore safely instead of bubble wrapping their world and why choice and control lower stress and build resilience. We also chat how to notice stress signals like looking away and lip licking and what relaxed body language looks like when trust is real.  Irith is co-founder of the Freak’n Awesome Dog Project, which helps people live the life of their dreams with their dogs. She is an education junkie with a long list of letters and credentials after her name, most notably certified professional dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant. https://thesophisticateddog.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  7. Jul 14 ·  Video

    A Life Full of Dogs - Jen's Story

    Jen shares how a childhood with a police K9 shaped her sense of responsibility, and why living with five dogs now feels like the most meaningful work of her life. We talk pack dynamics, Border Collie needs, the “soul dog” idea, and how grief can deepen gratitude for ordinary days.  • Growing up with Shep the police canine and learning what real training and partnership look like  • Feeling judged for having five dogs and why curiosity lands better than commentary  • Border Collies and the overlooked need for mental stimulation alongside exercise  • What a normal day looks like with a five-dog routine and a well-adjusted pack  • The big shift from two dogs to three and how pack roles and communication emerge  • The gift of being present at the end and why pet grief can feel compounded over time  • Why we avoid playing favorites and what “soul dog” means to different people  • Choosing gratitude for fur, chores, and toy destruction as signs of a healthy household  If you enjoyed this conversation, I'd love it if you'd follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs. You can find links to everything we talked about today in the show notes. And I'd love to connect with you on Instagram at Baroo. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can email me at Charlotte at the baroo.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

  8. Jul 7

    The Science Of The Bond with Dr. Marc Bekoff

    I  chat with biologist, ethologist, behavioral ecologist and writer, Dr. Marc Bekoff about what science says about the emotional lives of animals and why our deepest bonds with dogs are built on trust, safety, and two-way communication. We break down dog literacy, consent, and the alpha myth so you can create a stronger bond with your pup.  • reciprocal bonds between dogs and humans shaped by personality and environment  • emotions as social glue that holds relationships together  • multisensory communication including scent, sound, posture, and facial cues  • becoming dog literate through careful observation of composite signals  • agency, consent, and context as practical rules for happier dogs  • how mixed human signals confuse dogs and increase stress  • why dominance and aversive training create fear rather than trust  • dog park “helicopter parenting” and the power of spontaneous praise  • the scientific shift toward recognizing animal sentience and emotion  • His good friend and colleague Jane Goodall’s influence and why naming animals matters  • what alpha really means as influence, not aggression  • One Health and One Welfare as a framework for compassionate action  • intrinsic value of each animal as the basis for compassion and conservation  You can find Dr. Bekoff's books here- https://amzn.to/3R57jKh If you enjoyed this conversation, I’d love it if you’d follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs. You can find links to everything we talked about today in the show notes, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram at Baroo Pup. If you have a story you’d like to share, you can email me Charlotte@thebaroo.com.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-pod Follow The Baroo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/ Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.  *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

See All (75)

Trailer

5
out of 5
30 Ratings

About

 The Baroo is a podcast for dogs and their people, exploring life with dogs through stories, science, and conversations that celebrate the extraordinary bond we share. Hosted by Charlotte Bayne, a canine concierge with more than 17 years of experience caring for dogs and supporting the people who love them, The Baroo features experts and dog lovers from all walks of life—including veterinarians, behaviorists, trainers, authors, rescuers, and inspiring guests with unforgettable dog stories. From hilarious adventures to life-changing moments, each episode explores the many ways dogs enrich our lives—and reminds us how we can show up a little better for the dogs who give us so much. Take a listen.

Information

You Might Also Like