Show Notes
This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, author and longtime rescuer of senior and special needs Golden Retrievers, to talk about her incredible rescue work and life with Goldens. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guests, Miracle and Cosmo!
More Jen Golbeck
https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenratio4
Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin
Chapters
00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs 1 Million Subscribers Plaque
00:01:05 | Welcome Dr. Jen Golbeck
00:02:13 | Adoptable Special Guests Cosmo and Miracle
00:05:52 | How Jen Started Fostering and The Golden Ratio
00:18:23 | Sizzle
00:21:40 | Saying Goodbye
00:26:31 | Jen’s Study on Grief and the Internet
00:35:39 | What Does it Mean to Think Like a Dog?
00:43:58 | Giving Your Dog Agency
00:45:14 | Did Jen Expect the Internet to Connect with The Golden Ratio?
00:52:59 | Where Do Jen’s Public and Personal Lives Overlap?
01:01:45 | How Good is Jen at Spotting AI?
01:05:58 | Ways AI and New Tech Intertwine with the Dog World
01:14:28 | Why Do We Love Dogs?
01:15:43 | Last Looks with Cosmo and Miracle
Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle
Adopt Odette From Episode 81:
https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/
Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester
Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2
Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ
Salt: Adopted!
Adopt Nino From Episode 79
Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77
http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323
Adopt Bella From Episode 73
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319
Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!
Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317
Adopt Harold From Episode 67
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293
Adopt Martha From Episode 62!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299
Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59
https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!
Adopt Jada From Episode 56!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada
Adopt Champ From Episode 52!
Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195
Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!
https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix
Adopt Robby From Episode 42!
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/
Adopt Jack From Episode 37!
Adopt Opus From Episode 12!
Adopt Missy From Episode 9!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/
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