All fingers on the keyboard this weekend

Today will be a short one 😛

My co-authors and I are in full-blown writing mode this weekend.

It’s a much more emotional project than other multi-author books I’ve contributed to.

I wasn’t quite sure whether to focus on one of my dogs or include all of them, but in the end, I decided to dedicate this one to my Good Boy Cai who crossed the bridge this past April.

We had a very special bond and he’s perhaps the dog that taught me more than any other, so this one is to honor him and all the other dogs (and people) who feel misunderstood and underestimated.

It’s a tale of hope.

And stay tuned, the book will be out on October 7th 💥 

I’ll email about that so you can get your free launch copy (digital) because with your support, we can get this book in the hands of a lot of souls touched by dogs.

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Soul Touched by Dogs LIVE Masterclass

Join us for

"How to Unleash the Genius in Your Dog - (There are no dumb dogs)" with Pilley Bianchi

7th October, 5:30 pm Europe (4:30 pm UK, 11:30 am ET, 8:30 am PT)

(HERE is what time that is for you)

All dogs have an innate genius. It is our job to identify that specific genius and let it grow. This starts with true communication - which is a two way street.

We will first present the basics of learning how to speak dog. Then we will break down the super easy steps in how to teach your dog human language through play and positive reinforcement.

You will discover why words matter and how we say them matters. We will show you how to teach your dog concepts rather than rote behaviors, which greatly enlarges their world and wellbeing. This fast tracks all learning. Dogs want to communicate, they want to connect, they are literally lying in wait. It's time to unleash the genius in your dog.

This week’s Pawsome Human: Cara Achterberg - Who Will Let The Dogs Out - Advocating For Shelter Dogs

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Cara, co-founder and board president of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and resources for homeless dogs and the people who help them. Cara shares her journey, starting from her experiences visiting underfunded shelters in the South during a book tour, to co-founding the non-profit with photographer Nancy Slattery.

We delve into the surprising and often shocking conditions of these shelters, discuss the difference between shelters and rescues, and explore practical ways the community can get involved.

Cara also highlights the importance of education and community engagement in creating progressive shelters and reducing the number of dogs needing rescue in the first place. Whether you're in the U.S. or abroad, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about animal welfare and looking for actionable ways to make a difference.

Grab a cuppa and join a delightful conversation (and yes, please like and subscribe to help the baby YouTube channel grow 🙏)

To find out more and connect with Cara:

Website: https://whowillletthedogsout.org/

Bio: Cara Achterberg is the cofounder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a national nonprofit that raises awareness and resources for shelters. Cara is a novelist, and also the author of Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs, and One Hundred Dogs & Counting: One Woman, Ten Thousand Miles, and a Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband, three dogs, and a rotating cast of foster dogs and cats. You can learn more about her work at WhoWillLettheDogsOut.org

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Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/WhoWillLetTheDogsOut/
https://www.facebook.com/CaraSueAchterberg/
https://www.instagram.com/carasueachterberg/
https://www.instagram.com/whowillletthedogsout/

To support Cara’s work, make sure you check out the website and participate in the auction 🐾

If you prefer to listen ... subscribe to the PODCAST

It’s on Apple podcasts and everywhere else, so you can access it from your favourite podcast app.

If you enjoy listening, please consider leaving a rating and review so other dog lovers can find the show and join the doggie fun.

If you’re not using Apple podcasts, GoodPods is a great app that makes that easy.

If you haven’t voted yet .. VERY LAST PUSH 😛 I still need your help to win the Women in Podcasting award 🙏

If you know and enjoy the Soul Touched by Dogs podcast, please 🙏 click the button below and vote for me.

There aren't many podcasts in the Pets category so we have a realistic chance of winning, at least in the category 😛 Voting still open throughout September.

NOTE: The process to vote is a little clunky (sorry, tech nerd speaking here ..)

The button below takes you to my nominee page.

From there, click VOTE which takes you to a signup form, then the voting form.

Choose PODCASTS, then select the PETS category and choose Soul Touched by Dogs from the dropdown.

Don't get carried away thinking you can vote for other podcasts in a different category 🤪 I tried and it only registered one (not the one I wanted) .. so please, make sure you ONLY select the Soul Touched by Dogs podcast.

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Are you a canine professional?

A trainer, coach, behaviorist, nutritionist, holistic vet, or other canine expert with a holistic, kindness-first approach?

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone you think would make a great guest?

Is your business ready for an upgrade to lift the limits on how much you can earn, without working even more, or hiring a big team?

Go (or send them) to https://soultouchedbydogs.com/pros

Check out the Shop

How about a mug with a picture of YOUR dog, for your morning coffee or as a gift, using the proceeds to sponsor dogs in need and help the people who help dogs?

If you’d like one, hit reply and let me know.

Send me a good-quality photo of your dog and I’ll create the design and send you a link where you can purchase it.

They get made to order so it takes 10-12 days to arrive. €15 + shipping.

(Shipping depends on where you are of course but will be somewhere around €5-12. I’ll check for you before I go and create the design, so there won’t be any surprises)

Get your Soul Touched by Dogs t-shirt

The moment I had the idea for the mugs, I knew I also wanted t-shirts 😝 and I’m super happy with mine 🐾🐾😊😊

If you want, you can get yours here https://mavericks.tpopsite.com/product/t-shirt-woman-soul-touched-by-dogs-dark-blue (they come in a few different colours)

If it doesn’t come in your size, let me know. I do work with another supplier so we can find an option that works for you.

Just like with the mugs, the proceeds will be donated to help dogs in need.

And as always ..

If you know another Soul Touched by Dogs, please send them to https://soultouchedbydogs.com 🙏🙏🐾🐾

Until next week,

Anke