RSS Amplifier

Podcast

Black Girl in a Doggone World™

Diamonds are supposed to be a girl's best friend. For this sista (and other black folks), dogs are better. Join me, dog lovers!

blackgirlinadoggoneworld.substack.comSource feed ↗21 episodes

Live Last read · last published · next check

Written by

Latest episodes

12 tips to get your dog used to running with you

On busy streets, jogging dogs must get socialized around other dogs long before exercising starts

My mission to get the neighborhood kid to not think I'm an evil dog lady

Parents should make sure their children don't walk up to unfamiliar dogs

When Lo-Fi and jazz music don't entertain your dog, try these 7 tricks while you're not home

How familiar voices on television may calm your dog more than you suspect

5 household supplies that you're not using enough for your pets

Dog owners don't always know these Everything Closet household items are dog-friendly and help with training

Burglars, your dog treats will not make every canine love you

One upside of having a dog who is not immediately friendly to strangers

A cat named Diesel: Pet lessons learned from 'Love & Hip-Hop' host Nina Parker

Who is better at getting rid of rodents: mouser cats or hunting dogs?

Is your zigzagging dog misbehaving or following natural canine instincts?

From puppies to adult dogs, sometimes dog owners have to train the dog and the dog has to train the owner

For hybrid workers with demanding jobs, here's six ways to manage keeping your dog

Is your post-COVID dog anxious or did you adopt a high-energy dog and didn't know it?

10 ways to make light furniture survive dog fur and dog paws

If you're a pet-friendly household, train your dog to protect your white and beige furniture

Dog owners may not be prepared for cat zoomies

While dogs copy their owners' sleeping hours, cats may be too independent to sleep through the night

10 ways for pet owners to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, Black dog owners and Black history have more in common than you think

12 details for dog owners to dig up before buying a two-flat

10 questions tenants with pets should ask landlords before renting a duplex

Why won't some dogs drink or eat from new dishes?

Do dogs look at dog park water dishes and communal dog bone dishes the way humans look at dirty dishes?

10 things that make scenic-route walks with dogs more enjoyable

Yes, your dog will sniff the same patch of grass for five hours, but this walk can be fun for you too

Pros and cons of your dog matching your energy around strangers

A hard lesson I learned about repetition and curbside pickups with pets

What do you smell like to your dog?

A social scientist says we should let our romantic partner pick our perfumes and colognes

My dog wants to fight doorbells but ignores tea kettles

Why aren't dogs bothered by the high-pitched sounds of tea kettles?

Can dogs have carrots? Yes, but with caution

Don't treat a dog bone like a carrot stick

10 peculiar Earth Day things you can do with your dog

Get your dog involved in environmentalism yearlong

5 ways to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with your dog

Even if electronics are needed to quiet down your anxious dog, here are five non-electric ways to keep her calm and celebrate Earth Day while you're at work

New Wag! walkers, request new dog walks with caution

Recognize the difference between dog owners who aren't tech savvy with mobile apps versus practical jokers creating fake dog walking requests