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. 4d ago ·  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.

  2. 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://dogdoorcanineservices.com/kim-brophey/ 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Jul 7

    Resilience From A Rescue Dog

    A scruffy white rescue dog, $50 to my name, and a split-second yes that rerouted my entire life. Season three begins with the story of Chance, my soul  dog, and the reason this season centers on the human dog bond. If you have ever loved a dog, lost a dog, or felt like you were barely holding it together, this one is for you. At 33, I am waiting tables, stuck in panic attacks, chronic pain, and the fallout of an unhealthy situationship. I know I need a change, but I didn't know what that was.  Then I meet Chance at a Santa Monica outdoor adoption through Perfect Pet Rescue, a nine-month-old pup  with a goofy walk and a calm kind of magic.  From there, life keeps shifting: I get fired during the 2009 financial crisis and somehow feel relief, then dog walking turns into a dog care business that we build together for 16 years. Chance teaches me mindfulness and presence by refusing to be rushed, and he pushes me to do the slow work of trust through his stranger danger and anxiety. His resilience through skin issues, tummy trouble, cancer, and mobility changes shows me that strength is not just endurance, it is choosing joy and love while you keep moving. If this story resonates, subscribe, share it with a fellow dog person, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. What is the most enduring thing a dog has taught you? 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. Season 3 Trailer

    The Baroo Returns with Season 3

    After two years away, The Baroo is back. Season 3 explores the human-animal bond through conversations with scientists, trainers, veterinarians, and dog lovers — and is dedicated to Chance, the dog who started it all. New episodes begin July 7th, 2026. 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. 12/16/2025

    Re- Release : Navigating Pet Loss During the Holidays: Coping Mechanisms and Healing Tools with Dr. Lindsey Wendt and Mindy Meiering

    Originally released  in 2023  Navigating the holiday season after losing a beloved pet can be emotionally complicated, but you're not alone on this journey.  Dr. Lindsey Wendt DVM,  joins me co-hosting a chat with Mindy Meiering, LCSW, a licensed therapist, certified life coach and the author/creator of the Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Deck, a healing tool that supports people after the heartbreaking loss of a pet. She works with people who are navigating various types of loss and life transitions, offering them tools to cultivate resilience and healing.  Mindy shares her insights on the power of gratitude and the process of creating her grief deck.  Our conversation is infused with actionable strategies for coping with grief during the holiday season, from incorporating pets into our holiday traditions to communicating our needs to loved ones. By the end, we hope you'll find comfort in the realization that while our pets' physical presence may fade, their spirit remains forever in our hearts. Useful Links: Dr. Lindsey Wendt https://www.crystallotusvet.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crystallotusvet/ Mindy Meiering https://rainbowbridgedeck.com/ Instagram @mindymeiring 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.

    Re- Release : Navigating Pet Loss During the Holidays: Coping Mechanisms and Healing Tools with Dr. Lindsey Wendt and Mindy Meiering
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 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.

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