The Water Bowl Podcast

Amanda Gilbert
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A podcast about the human-animal bond and the way we share our lives together. Have you ever shared a special bond with a pet? Is your dog more than “just a dog” to you? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In each episode of The Water Bowl Podcast, we look at different aspects of the human-animal bond - from roads trip adventures, to dog sport experiences, to simply sharing our homes together.

Episodes

  1. 05/09/2025

    Episode 5 - Hersenwerk with Letty Cortes

    If you've never heard of Hersenwerk before - you're not alone! I only recently learned about it from Letty Cortes, when she posted her dog Jemmy working on a Hersenwerk puzzle and it piqued my interest. Letty is currently working on her Hersenwerk certification so I reached out and asked if she would mind coming on the podcast to talk more about it. A transcript for this episode can be found at thewaterbowlpodcast.ca/episodes/episode5 Music credit: Suno.AI Additional resources: Sniff in Mind Hersenwerk Presentation by Letty Cortes Cozy Hoodie Puzzle Cozy Hoodie Puzzle - Different Versions Hersenwerk for Dogs Facebook page Jemmy and Letty’s Instagram page Sniff in Mind on Instagram

    32 min

  2. 08/02/2024

    Episode 4 - Tapping into our dogs' emotions

    In this episode we are talking about the importance of our dogs’ emotional wellbeing, especially when it comes to dealing with vet and grooming care. I delve into a presentation by Dr. Franklin McMillan on what we know from research on emotional pain felt by animals and why is is important when interacting with the dogs we share our homes with.

    18 min
  3. Episode 3 - Dog Sports: Dock Jumping

    07/18/2024

    Episode 3 - Dog Sports: Dock Jumping

    In this episode we are entering into the arena of dog sports - and first up is dock jumping! We hear from two dock jumping participants, the benefits they’ve experienced, and why they love dock jumping. We also talk about the types of jumps, the risks, and how to get started.

    20 min
  4. Episode 2 - Three dogs, two humans and a Nissan Micra

    06/24/2024

    Episode 2 - Three dogs, two humans and a Nissan Micra

    My guest this week is Maria, my childhood best friend and co-adventurer. In this episode, we talk about a trip we took from Ontario to Nova Scotia, hauling two dogs one way and three dogs on the return leg. We talk about mishaps and stressors as well as how we prepared for travelling with our dogs together.

    34 min
  5. Episode 1 - Enrichment

    06/17/2024

    Episode 1 - Enrichment

    Welcome to Episode 1 of The Water Bowl - a podcast where we explore the world of dog sports, adventure dogs and the human-animal bond. In this episode we are talking about enrichment - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it is so important to our animals’ lives. Music credit: Podbean Sources: Dale, Steve. Canine Enrichment. World Small Animal Veterinary Association 2007, www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11242&meta=generic&id=3860890. Hunt, Rebecca L., et al. “Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Dog Behaviour: Pilot Study.” Animals, vol. 12, no. 2, Jan. 2022, p. 141. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12020141. Dog Body language: Fear Free Happy Homes. “Dog Body Language 101.” YouTube, 16 Mar. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=siy0eog4

    25 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

A podcast about the human-animal bond and the way we share our lives together. Have you ever shared a special bond with a pet? Is your dog more than “just a dog” to you? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In each episode of The Water Bowl Podcast, we look at different aspects of the human-animal bond - from roads trip adventures, to dog sport experiences, to simply sharing our homes together.

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Gilbert
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Gilbert
  • Show Website
    The Water Bowl Podcast