Podcast Theme of the Month: NATIONAL DOG MONTH

We have a special guest with us today – Nola, Dog Lover, And Westhampton Free Library’s Adult Program Coordinator!

According to NationalDayCalender.com, August is National Dog Month, allowing us to celebrate our loveable canine pals smack in the middle of the dog days of summer!

NATIONAL DOG MONTH HISTORY

The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of the Milk-Bone brand dog biscuits, founded National Dog Month in 2020 to recognize all the ways dogs improve our lives.  The Registrar at National Day proclaimed National Dog Month to be observed each year in August.

Here are a couple of awesome facts about our amazing canine colleagues:

• Dogs are the #1 most commonly owned pets on the planet, and
• Scientific studies prove our canine companions make us happier, less stressed, and more optimistic. 
• The list of benefits to spending time with a dog goes on and on, but it all proves one thing––that a month-long celebration of our furry best friends has been a long time coming.
• Whether your dog burrows under the blankets with you at night, plays in the sprinkler, or alerts you to a health need, we know they are constantly improving our lives and making them more fun. 
• The companionship and affection we share with them make not only our lives, but their lives better, too. 
• Dog lovers know life without dogs is a life missing something special, and that’s a fact worth celebrating.

WAYS TO OBSERVE #NationalDogMonth

Celebrating National Dog Month is easy. 

• Take an extra-long walk. 
• Play fetch or spare an extra Milk-Bone treat. 
• Get your dog the toy he’s been wanting or visit the dog park. 
• Speaking of visits, make your next veterinarian appointment to ensure your pet stays healthy and strong. 
• Donate to your local shelter or to a larger dog nonprofit. 
• You can also volunteer your services.  Not only will the dogs appreciate the support, but so will their future human companions. 
• However you celebrate, be sure to use #NationalDogMonth to post on social media

Podcast Reviews

Sara: 

• Can I Pet Your Dog?
• The Woof Meow Show
• Wag Out Loud Pawdcast

Nola: 

• Dogwomen Unleashed
• Down and Back with a special mention for Dogworks Radio
• A Dog’s Life, with 5 especially recommended episodes

Dave: 

• Animal Writes
• DogCast Radio
• The Puppy Training Podcast