Working Like Dogs

Oh, my goodness... I am sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, and maybe a few happy tears, too.
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I am so incredibly touched and honored to share that Working Like Dogs has won the 2026 Women Podcaster Award for Best Pets & Animals Podcast!

When I first started this podcast, my goal was simply to share the beautiful, life-changing stories of the human-animal bond, and to shine a light on the dedicated animals and handlers who inspire us every day. To receive this kind of recognition from our community is more meaningful than words can fully say.

This award doesn't just belong to me. It belongs to our wonderful guests who share their hearts with us, to the incredible trainers like Christina Fleming who help mold these amazing animals, and most of all, to you.

Whether you have been listening since Episode #1, voted for us over the last few weeks, or just recently joined our little community to hear about 🐎 Beignet, Romeo, and the pack, thank you.

I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Here is to many more stories, many more lessons, and celebrating the animals that make our world a brighter place.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for listening and supporting the show. 🐾❤️

🐴 More Than Just Cute: Miniature Horses as Therapy Animals

Did you know that miniature horses have an extraordinary gift for healing? These incredible equines are making a real difference in hospitals, care facilities, schools, and therapeutic settings — and I'm so excited to be part of this world!

Here's something important to understand: under the ADA, miniature horses are not included in the formal definition of a "service animal" — that term is legally limited to dogs. However, the ADA does contain a separate, specific provision recognizing miniature horses, requiring businesses and public entities to make reasonable modifications to accommodate them when they are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities, typically ranging from 24 to 34 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 70 and 100 pounds.

Why they are exceptional partners:
Longevity: A 25–30 year lifespan means long, consistent therapeutic relationships.
Calm Nature: They have a naturally steady temperament with no social hyperactivity.
Awareness: A nearly 350-degree field of vision makes them uniquely perceptive.
Adaptability: They are easy to house train and require very little outdoor space compared to full-sized horses.

Whether they are providing stability or acting as a calming presence, these animals are proof that big things come in s

https://adata.org/faq/i-heard-miniature-horses-are-considered-be-service-animals-ada-true

It is so exciting to see Humphrey’s world expanding! Whether you are a fan of the books or just love a catchy tune with a great message, you can now listen to the music that goes along with his adventures.

The first book in the series, Humphrey the Hopeful Helper, is available as a song text on all your favorite streaming platforms like iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Tidal. You can also listen to first song here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC9EnAHbRcE

Even better news, the second book's companion song, Humphrey the Hopeful Helper has a Health Crisis, is out now too! You can check out the newest song and follow along with Humphrey’s latest journey right here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vSQMn_LZ9Y

A huge thank you to the talented producer and composer Christina Fleming, for bringing Humphrey’s stories to life in such a fun way.

Happy listening! 🐾

We are officially down to the final two days of voting for the 2026 Women Podcaster Awards! If you have a spare minute today or tomorrow, I would be so happy if you could head over and cast a vote for Working Like Dogs.

You can find us listed under the Pets & Animals Podcasts category right here:
👉 https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting

If you are new here or haven't had a chance to listen to the show yet, come hang out with us! You can check out all of our episodes and hear some incredible stories about our favorite four-legged partners here:
👉 https://www.petliferadio.com/workingdogs.html

A huge thank you to everyone who has already voted and supported the show this month. 🐾