She Spent 20 Years With Sled Dogs. Then She Had to Say Goodbye. | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 68
The Dogs Were Good (again)Show Notes
This week Blair Braverman joins Matt to talk about her life as a professional dog musher, racing, and living her life with a pack of dogs.
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https://www.instagram.com/Blair_Braverman/
New episodes every Thursday!
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Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin
Chapters
00:00 | Intro
00:18 | Special Adoptable Guest Jessica!
03:12 | Blaire Braverman
07:50 | Younger Sled Dogs vs. Older Sled Dogs
16:22 | What Makes the Iditarod Such a Challenge?
19:32 | Blaire’s Essay in The New York Times
27:50 | The Dog Corner of the Internet
32:53 | Dogs as Teachers and Saviors
39:25 | Threats to Dogsledding
47:19 | Supporting Mushing and Blaire Braverman
57:08 | Last Looks with Jessica
Adopt Jessica From Episode 68
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-308
Adopt Harold From Episode 67
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293
Adopt Jimmy from Episode 66
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-307
Adopt Sharon from Episode 65
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/sharon
Adopt Phyllis From Episode 63
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-301
Adopt Martha From Episode 62!
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Adopt Cider From Episode 61!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider
Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60!
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Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59
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Adopt Robin From Episode 57!
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Adopt Jada From Episode 56!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada
Adopt Lady From Episode 55!
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Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54!
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Adopt Sprout From Episode 53!
Adopt Champ From Episode 52!
Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!
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Adopt Pizazz from Episode 50!
Adopt Yogi From Episode 49!
Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!
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Adopt Jeff from Episode 45!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff
Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43!
Adopt Robby From Episode 42!
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Adopt Jack From Episode 37!
Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit
Adopt Rita From Episode 21!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-259
Adopt Junior From Episode 20!
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