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The Dogs Were Good (again)

WeRateDogs
Dogs
Weratedogs
Adoption
Dog Adoption
Pet Adoption
Real Good Rescue
Animal Welfare
Wags and Walks
Dog Names
Animal Rescue
Youtube
AI Content
Rescue Dogs
Fostering Dogs
Los Angeles
Very Good Dogs
Tortilla
Dachshund
Grooming
Critical Role

The Dogs Were Good (again) is the only show brave enough to answer the question: were the dogs good this week? Join Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs as he identifies and discusses the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. He is uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[unintelligible squealing ... more

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This week it's all songs about dogs and even a couple dogs who make their own songs! Plus Matt Hobbs from Puppy Songs calls in to talk about the fascinating music making process! And of course we are joined by Phyllis, our adoptable special guest!

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This week it's all about dog grooming and who better than our very own Jess Rona to take us through the nuances of her profession!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

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Matt is joined with his mother Barbara on this Mother’s Day special episode!

New episodes every Thursday!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

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Today Matt is joined by creator of the pet astrology app Pawsigns, Molly Vasicek!

More Molly!

www.instagram.com/mollymooose/

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Prince Lionel's Astrology Chart

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Prince Lionel
Adoptable senior dog featured on the episode
Hit Living Foundation (LA)
Episode: She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60
Taliesin Jaffe
Co-founder and primary cast member of Critical Role
Critical Role
Episode: He Turned Our Adoptable Dog Into a D&D Character | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 59
Eugene Kim
Guide dog handler, guest on the episode
Guide Dogs of America
Episode: How Guide Dogs Changed America | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 58
Sean Chiles
Lead instructor at Guide Dogs of America
Guide Dogs of America
Episode: How Guide Dogs Changed America | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 58
Celeste Walsen
Co-founder of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation
Courthouse Dogs Foundation
Episode: Meet the Dogs Helping Children Put Away Their Predators | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 57
Dr. Williams
Chief of Surgery at CARES (California Animal Rehabilitation & Emergency Surgery)
CARES
Episode: Everything You Need To Know About 3 Legged Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 52
Mayor Max III
The most famous of dog mayors in Idlewild
Idlewild, California
Episode: This Dog Is The Mayor Of His Town | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 48
Unnamed guest (Oakley's pet parent)
Pet parent of Oakley, a standout dog in the episode.
Episode: My Favorite Dogs Of 2025 | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 44
Gigi Santos
Executive Director for Not One More Vet
Not One More Vet
Episode: The Rich Are Coming For Your Pets | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 43

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Matt Nelson
Host of The Dogs Were Good (again); associated with WeRateDogs

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Great, but would love to see video

    Great show, but would love to see video now that that’s a feature.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GenderlessRainbowCat
    United States12 days ago
  • Great humans

    Great humans who care about people’s rights and the same for dogs and, for that matter, all beings. They are on the right side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G8rheel
    United States4 months ago
  • Love ALL your content!

    So glad this dog podcast isn’t afraid to speak out for social issues. Human rights 🫱🏻‍🫲🏿Animal welfare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gormonu2
    United States4 months ago
  • I LUV U GUYS SO MUCH

    MY MOM GOT ME A HOODIE ▼・ᴥ・▼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malko 123
    United States4 months ago
  • I LUV U GUYS SO MUCH

    My m0m intr0duced u guys 2 m3. I’ve b33n b3gg1ng h3r f0r a h00die XD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malko 123
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the positive, dog-loving energy and focus on welfare.
Fans enjoy the hosts' approachable, friendly banter and sponsor integrations.
Audiences appreciate thoughtful guests who bring expert dog-care and rescue context.
People like the mix of cute dog content with informative advocacy and real-world impact.

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She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60
Q: What is the ultimate goal of the charts for rescues?
To provide accurate expectations of a dog's behavior, improve the quality of matches, and support successful long-term adoptions rather than quick placements that might fail later.
She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60
Q: How does the rescue assessment work when birthdays are unknown?
The rescue assessment uses a rough age from intake, a range buffer, and then a planetary placement process that cross-references possible days within that range to generate a likely birth chart.
She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60
Q: What do partnered shelters get access to?
They get Zodiac profiles for their pets along with shareable social cards and a rescue-friendly version of the assessment to help adopters understand the pets better and improve matchmaking.
He Turned Our Adoptable Dog Into a D&D Character | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 59
Q: Could you succinctly explain Dungeons and Dragons real quick?
A group activity where friends gather, create characters, and use dice to determine success in storytelling adventures, with a focus on role-playing and collaborative problem solving.
The Most Famous Dog Actors | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 47
Q: Where do you see the future of dog acting headed and how do you see Indy contributing to that?
There might be new territory for animal acting less focused on tricks and more about embracing what a dog already does in their daily life.

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A lighthearted, dog-centered show that blends rescue stories, grooming, and canine welfare with entertaining pop culture guests. Episodes frequently feature adoptable dogs, practical dog-care insights, and education about welfare organizations, often interwoven with sponsor reads and community-oriented calls to action. The tone is warm, humorous, and optimistic, with a strong emphasis on adoption, rescue, and humane treatment of dogs. A standout trait is the consistent integration of real-world welfare topics (courthouse dogs, guide dogs, tripawds) alongside playful, creator-driven segments that turn dogs into memorable narratives or game concepts. This mix makes it appealing to dog owners, rescue supporters, and fans of light but meaningfu... more

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1. Prince Lionel
2. Taliesin Jaffe
3. Eugene Kim
4. Sean Chiles
5. Celeste Walsen
6. Dr. Williams
7. Mayor Max III
8. Unnamed guest (Oakley's pet parent)

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