Duke City Dog Talk

Duke City Dog Talk (Lindsey Gilbert, Jeff Smith, and Lisa McKitrick)
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Albuquerque's podcast for dog lovers worldwide! Your hosts (Lindsey Gilbert of K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Albuquerque, and Jeff Smith and Lisa McKitrick of Boofy's Best for Pets) are talking all things WOOF (and sometimes meow) among themselves and with guest professionals and pet enthusiasts. Join us in the doghouse for honest conversations, expert insights, plenty of laughs, and the occasional squirrel-chasing tangent. We're serious about dogs, but we never take ourselves too seriously!

  1. Aug 24

    EP 2.16: Wiggly Butts Foundation Shares the Adoption Secret That's Helping More Dogs Get Homes (Audio)

    Duke City Dog Talk’s Lindsey and Lisa welcome Natalie Mahoney, president and co-founder of the ⁠Wiggly Butts Foundation⁠, Albuquerque's newest dog rescue nonprofit. Natalie shares how the organization partners with ⁠Albuquerque Animal Welfare⁠ rather than operating its own shelter, focusing on community-based adoption events that give dogs opportunities for socialization, enrichment, exercise, and real-world interactions with potential adopters. The conversation highlights Wiggly Butts' innovative adoption model, where dogs are handler-accompanied instead of being displayed in kennels, allowing adopters to experience each dog's true personality. The foundation also covers adoption fees and sends new adopters home with a starter kit that includes essentials like a dog bed, food, and supplies. Since launching in April 2026, the organization has already helped dozens of shelter dogs find homes. The hosts and guests (including Krista, Wiggly Butts' new Director of Marketing) discuss the challenges and rewards of building a new animal welfare organization, fundraising, volunteer support, community engagement, and the importance of creating positive adoption experiences for both dogs and families. The episode also touches on current pet health topics, including vaccines, parasite prevention, and responsible pet care.

  2. Aug 24

    EP 2.16: Wiggly Butts Foundation Shares the Adoption Secret That's Helping More Dogs Get Homes (Video)

    Duke City Dog Talk’s Lindsey and Lisa welcome Natalie Mahoney, president and co-founder of the Wiggly Butts Foundation, Albuquerque's newest dog rescue nonprofit. Natalie shares how the organization partners with Albuquerque Animal Welfare rather than operating its own shelter, focusing on community-based adoption events that give dogs opportunities for socialization, enrichment, exercise, and real-world interactions with potential adopters. The conversation highlights Wiggly Butts' innovative adoption model, where dogs are handler-accompanied instead of being displayed in kennels, allowing adopters to experience each dog's true personality. The foundation also covers adoption fees and sends new adopters home with a starter kit that includes essentials like a dog bed, food, and supplies. Since launching in April 2026, the organization has already helped dozens of shelter dogs find homes. The hosts and guests (including Krista, Wiggly Butts' new Director of Marketing) discuss the challenges and rewards of building a new animal welfare organization, fundraising, volunteer support, community engagement, and the importance of creating positive adoption experiences for both dogs and families. The episode also touches on current pet health topics, including vaccines, parasite prevention, and responsible pet care.

  3. Aug 24

    EP 2.15: The Golden Retriever Surprise and the Quest for a Longer Life (Audio)

    In this episode of Duke City Dog Talk, hosts Lindsey, Jeff, and Lisa share a heartwarming story about a surprise Golden Retriever puppy gifted to celebrate a major life milestone, and discuss the special role dogs play in helping people through life's challenges and transitions. The conversation then shifts into pet wellness and longevity, exploring why some dogs may not be living as long as they once did. The hosts discuss the impact of nutrition, the differences between highly processed pet foods and less-processed alternatives, and practical ways pet parents can improve their dogs' diets through quality ingredients, toppers, and fresh food additions. They also dive into CBD use for pets, sharing personal experiences using CBD to support mobility, comfort, and quality of life in both dogs and cats. Additional topics include puppy vaccination considerations, parvo prevention, heartworm risk in New Mexico, flea and tick prevention strategies, and the importance of balancing preventive care with overall health and wellness. A thoughtful discussion on prevention, exercise, nutrition, and natural wellness rounds out the episode, offering pet parents practical ideas for helping their dogs live healthier, happier lives.

  4. Aug 24

    EP 2.15: The Golden Retriever Surprise and the Quest for a Longer Life (Video)

    In this episode of Duke City Dog Talk, hosts Lindsey, Jeff, and Lisa share a heartwarming story about a surprise Golden Retriever puppy gifted to celebrate a major life milestone, and discuss the special role dogs play in helping people through life's challenges and transitions. The conversation then shifts into pet wellness and longevity, exploring why some dogs may not be living as long as they once did. The hosts discuss the impact of nutrition, the differences between highly processed pet foods and less-processed alternatives, and practical ways pet parents can improve their dogs' diets through quality ingredients, toppers, and fresh food additions. They also dive into CBD use for pets, sharing personal experiences using CBD to support mobility, comfort, and quality of life in both dogs and cats. Additional topics include puppy vaccination considerations, parvo prevention, heartworm risk in New Mexico, flea and tick prevention strategies, and the importance of balancing preventive care with overall health and wellness. A thoughtful discussion on prevention, exercise, nutrition, and natural wellness rounds out the episode, offering pet parents practical ideas for helping their dogs live healthier, happier lives.

  5. Aug 24

    EP 2.14: Planes, Trains, and Paw Prints: Travel Safety Tips for Pets, and the Back-to-School Transition (Audio)

    In this episode of Duke City Dog Talk, hosts Jeff Smith and Lisa McKitrick (⁠Boofy's Best for Pets⁠) explore the ins and outs of traveling with pets, sharing practical advice for keeping dogs and cats safe, comfortable, and stress-free on the road. From road trips and hotel stays to air travel and pet transport services, the hosts discuss the importance of microchipping, identification tags, GPS tracking, secure carriers, emergency information packets, and planning ahead for unexpected situations. The conversation also covers alternatives for pets who stay home while their families travel, including pet sitters, boarding facilities (such as Lindsey's ⁠K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel⁠), and daycare programs. Jeff and Lisa share personal stories about relocating across the country with multiple cats, transporting rescue animals, and the lessons they learned from traveling with pets over the years. As summer winds down, the hosts turn their attention to the back-to-school season and how changes in household routines can affect pets. They discuss separation anxiety, boredom, reduced exercise, and the challenges pets face when children return to school and families spend more time away from home. Listeners will find practical suggestions for easing the transition, including enrichment toys, chews, calming aids, daycare programs, exercise, and creating comfortable, secure spaces for pets during the day. Packed with humor, travel stories, and real-world advice, this episode offers valuable tips for helping pets adapt to both summer adventures and the return to everyday routines.

  6. Aug 24

    EP 2.14: Planes, Trains, and Paw Prints: Travel Safety Tips for Pets, and the Back-to-School Transition (Video)

    In this episode of Duke City Dog Talk, hosts Jeff Smith and Lisa McKitrick (Boofy's Best for Pets) explore the ins and outs of traveling with pets, sharing practical advice for keeping dogs and cats safe, comfortable, and stress-free on the road. From road trips and hotel stays to air travel and pet transport services, the hosts discuss the importance of microchipping, identification tags, GPS tracking, secure carriers, emergency information packets, and planning ahead for unexpected situations. The conversation also covers alternatives for pets who stay home while their families travel, including pet sitters, boarding facilities (such as Lindsey's K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel), and daycare programs. Jeff and Lisa share personal stories about relocating across the country with multiple cats, transporting rescue animals, and the lessons they learned from traveling with pets over the years. As summer winds down, the hosts turn their attention to the back-to-school season and how changes in household routines can affect pets. They discuss separation anxiety, boredom, reduced exercise, and the challenges pets face when children return to school and families spend more time away from home. Listeners will find practical suggestions for easing the transition, including enrichment toys, chews, calming aids, daycare programs, exercise, and creating comfortable, secure spaces for pets during the day. Packed with humor, travel stories, and real-world advice, this episode offers valuable tips for helping pets adapt to both summer adventures and the return to everyday routines.

  7. Aug 24

    EP 2.13: The Longevity Benefits of Pet Ownership: How Dogs Help Us Live Longer (Audio)

    Jeff, Lisa, and Lindsey dive into the fascinating connection between pet ownership and longevity. Drawing from recent research, they discuss how dogs—and pets in general—can improve physical health, reduce loneliness, encourage exercise, create daily structure, and foster meaningful social connections that contribute to longer, happier lives. The conversation explores the powerful role pets play in mental health, from providing companionship and unconditional love to helping people cope with isolation, stress, and life transitions. The hosts share personal stories about dog parks, community building, therapy animals, and the unique ways pets bring people together. The episode also examines factors that influence longevity for both people and pets, including nutrition, exercise, hydration, weight management, and emerging research into canine aging. Along the way, the hosts discuss pet food choices, the benefits of adding fresh and minimally processed foods to a pet's diet, and the importance of creating healthy lifestyles for the entire family—two-legged and four-legged alike. Filled with hilarious story detours, practical advice, and thoughtful discussion, this episode celebrates the many ways our pets enrich our lives and help us live them more fully.

  8. Aug 24

    EP 2.13: The Longevity Benefits of Pet Ownership: How Dogs Help Us Live Longer (Video)

    Jeff, Lisa, and Lindsey dive into the fascinating connection between pet ownership and longevity. Drawing from recent research, they discuss how dogs—and pets in general—can improve physical health, reduce loneliness, encourage exercise, create daily structure, and foster meaningful social connections that contribute to longer, happier lives. The conversation explores the powerful role pets play in mental health, from providing companionship and unconditional love to helping people cope with isolation, stress, and life transitions. The hosts share personal stories about dog parks, community building, therapy animals, and the unique ways pets bring people together. The episode also examines factors that influence longevity for both people and pets, including nutrition, exercise, hydration, weight management, and emerging research into canine aging. Along the way, the hosts discuss pet food choices, the benefits of adding fresh and minimally processed foods to a pet's diet, and the importance of creating healthy lifestyles for the entire family—two-legged and four-legged alike. Filled with hilarious story detours, practical advice, and thoughtful discussion, this episode celebrates the many ways our pets enrich our lives and help us live them more fully.

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Albuquerque's podcast for dog lovers worldwide! Your hosts (Lindsey Gilbert of K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Albuquerque, and Jeff Smith and Lisa McKitrick of Boofy's Best for Pets) are talking all things WOOF (and sometimes meow) among themselves and with guest professionals and pet enthusiasts. Join us in the doghouse for honest conversations, expert insights, plenty of laughs, and the occasional squirrel-chasing tangent. We're serious about dogs, but we never take ourselves too seriously!

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  • Creator
    Duke City Dog Talk (Lindsey Gilbert, Jeff Smith, and Lisa McKitrick)
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Duke City Dog Talk (Lindsey Gilbert, Jeff Smith, and Lisa McKitrick)
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