Dog Parkology

Training your dog to return to you when called or signaled is key for enjoying off-leash experiences. Whether at a traditional fenced-in dog park, or public lands in the wilderness where off-leash dogs are allowed, the ability to recall your dog to your side is a vital lesson to learn. It is part of being a responsible dog parent, to ensure safety for other dogs, wildlife, and humans alike. This bonus episode provides tips from outdoor journalist Annette McGivney, who also writes about hiking etiquette and regularly takes her dog Trudy off-leash in the backcountry woods of Colorado. In this episode, we hear from guest expert Annette McGivney. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Dog Parkology on X Dog Parkology on Facebook Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Guided Play is a learning approach borrowed from child education that may be applied to dogs, too. It involves ongoing observation and interaction to understand the subject's needs and preferences. As dog parents, we should actively pay attention to our dogs at dog parks to ensure optimal engagement. Some dogs may love socializing or only want to play catch with you. Some dogs may prefer wide open, unfenced public land to explore and express their natural instincts. In this episode, we hear from guest experts Teena Patel, Dr. Camille Ward, and Meredith May. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People website Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation website Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Dog parks provide a chance for us to meet strangers we might not otherwise. Through our shared love for our dogs and the inherent trust of meeting another dog parent, we can foster new relationships with those around us. These interactions can allow us to widen our perspectives, increase our sense of empathy for others, and come together in greater unity. In this episode, we hear from guest experts Megan Mueller, Whitney Harris, and Sharon Holland. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People website Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation website Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Third places like dog parks can help us form ties and cohesion among neighbors. Developing this trust and dependability can foster communities that are more unified, safer, and friendly. It’s also important, however, to ensure that there is equitable access for all neighborhoods to benefit from this foundational support. In this episode, we hear from guest experts Megan Mueller, Setha Low, Amanda McDermott, and Anjulie Rao. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Dog Parkology on X Dog Parkology on Facebook Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

We’ve become disconnected from the natural world around us. However, our dogs – and our dog parks – can help us reconnect to our environment in a more attentive and curious way. When we start to feel a deeper understanding of our place within the larger ecosystem, we can start to care more about protecting it and living symbiotically with all non-human creatures and wildlife. In this episode, we hear from guest experts Annette McGivney, Anjulie Rao, and Ed Yong. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Dog Parkology on X Dog Parkology on Facebook Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Dog parks have gone from an experiment to a full-fledged global phenomenon. We may be just scratching the surface of their potential and importance as public spaces. In this epilogue episode, we share takeaways from the Dog Parkology series and how you can bring these lessons into your everyday life with your dog. This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Dog Parkology on X Dog Parkology on Facebook Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Many dog parks today still resemble the traditional fenced-in spaces established almost 50 years ago. However, our understanding of how dogs think and the number of dogs in American households have grown considerably in the last few decades. Humans have also become increasingly isolated due to the usage of digital technologies and the decline of public spaces for real-life interactions. Through it all, dog parks remain one of the few enduring third places that attract all types of people. It’s more important than ever to build out from the dog park paradigm, to strengthen community ties and raise appreciation for the beauty of nature.  This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People website Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation website Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify

Introducing a new narrative series about the importance of dog parks as public space. Through expert guest interviews, the podcast will reframe how the concept of dog parks may evolve to improve our lives and the planet. The show will examine dog parks through our relationships with dogs, each other, and the land.  This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS Dog Parkology website Dog Parkology on Instagram Dog Parkology on X Dog Parkology on Facebook Jenna Blum on Instagram Sign up for dog park people newsletter Dog Save The People on Apple Podcasts Dog Save The People on Spotify Dog Walk Meditation on Apple Podcasts Dog Walk Meditation on Spotify