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.
More Blair Braverman
https://www.blairbraverman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/Blair_Braverman/
New episodes every Thursday!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192
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!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299
Adopt Cider From Episode 61!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider
Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60!
https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47071669-van-nuys-california-poodle-miniature-mix
Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59
https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!
Adopt Robin From Episode 57!
https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47334358-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix
Adopt Jada From Episode 56!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada
Adopt Lady From Episode 55!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-279
Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54!
https://www.angelcitypits.org/
Adopt Sprout From Episode 53!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sprout-bcbda34b-1fa1-4611-a7fd-c787e1a270ba/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/
Adopt Champ From Episode 52!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/
Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195
Adopt Pizazz from Episode 50!
https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6807
Adopt Yogi From Episode 49!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-black-bear-48e4857a-a1c6-4259-ae0e-3825b826184a/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/
Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!
https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix
Adopt Jeff from Episode 45!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff
Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/
Adopt Robby From Episode 42!
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/
Adopt Jack From Episode 37!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/
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!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/junior
Adopt Opus From Episode 12!
https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466
Adopt Missy From Episode 9!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/
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