The best podcasts for Pet Parents

Practical pet solutions every week, and once a month a Pet Parent Power-Up to help those solutions stick. If your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, your house feels like chaos, and you’re tired of wasting money trying everything, this show is for you.

You thought a pet would make life better, not drain your bank account, wreck your sleep, and turn your house into a disaster zone you’re embarrassed to invite people into. You’ve paid for trainers, followed your vet’s advice, and still find yourself up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers. A lot of pet podcasts assume you’ve got endless time, endless money, and a perfectly behaved dog straight out of a Disney movie. This one doesn’t.

I’m your host, Amy Castro, longtime animal rescuer and trusted advisor to thousands of pet parents. After fostering more than 4,000 animals and helping their people go from overwhelmed to confident, I’ve learned one thing, you’re not a bad pet parent, you just haven’t gotten advice that fits real life.

Each week, I break down real-world solutions across behavior, budget, life changes, and home life so you can make smarter decisions faster. On the first Wednesday of each month, you’ll get a Pet Parent Power-Up, a short episode designed to reset how you show up as a pet parent through better boundaries, clearer communication, and calmer decision-making.

You’ll walk away with bite-sized steps that actually work for your schedule, your budget, and your perfectly imperfect pets, so you can stop chasing your tail and finally enjoy your animals and your life again. Start with the episode that matches what you’re dealing with today.

Hosted by family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when we share our lives with beloved pets. Contact us at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and kenddv@gmail.com. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dch

Hey friends! I’m Dr. Molly Brinkmann (@drmollysays), a small animal veterinarian, lifelong animal lover, and your go-to source for all things pet health. Welcome to The Dr. Molly Says Podcast! I’m probably already obsessed with your pet, and I want to help you understand veterinary medicine in a way that’s fun, relatable, and actually makes sense.

Each week, I’ll break down important pet care topics, debunk common myths, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at life as a vet. Because let’s be real—life is hard, but dogs help... and so does knowing how to take the best care of them. Grab your coffee (or tea), snuggle your pup (or cat, I guess), and join me every Wednesday at 9 AM EST on all platforms (and YouTube)!

The goal of Research Bites is to bring the science of applied animal behavior to non-scientists. In each episode, Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews an animal behavior researcher and talks about how we apply science and research to working and living with dogs. Research Bites members get access to full-length episodes, as well as monthly webinars and chats about current research in dog behavior. Visit https://sciencemattersllc.com/research-bites for more details or to become a member.

Your host, Debbie, is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.