#Lifewitholddogs Podcast

About #Lifewitholddogs Podcast

Hi, I’m Dawn. I’m the creator of Life With Old Dogs and the founder of Woody’s Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary. For years, my life has revolved around caring for aging dogs — especially senior German Shepherds who needed safety, stability, compassion, and a place to simply grow old in peace. What started as a deep love for older dogs eventually became something much bigger. Life With Old Dogs was created as a space to share the real-life experiences, lessons, heartbreaks, humor, and meaningful moments that come with loving and caring for senior dogs. Because life with old dogs isn’t always polished or perfect. It’s muddy paws, medications, mobility issues, reusable diapers, special diets, grief, laughter, exhaustion, loyalty, and unconditional love — often all at the same time. I’m also a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, and nutrition plays a major role in my care philosophy for senior dogs. I believe food can be a powerful tool in supporting comfort, mobility, digestion, energy, and overall quality of life as dogs age. A large part of my daily life involves preparing home-cooked meals, toppers, and supportive nutrition for the dogs in my care, using simple, practical approaches people can realistically incorporate into their everyday lives. Through blogs, podcasts, videos, courses, and storytelling, I share what I’ve learned from living alongside aging dogs and navigating the emotional and physical realities of senior dog care. My goal is simple: to help people give their older dogs the happiest, healthiest, safest, and most comfortable life possible. I believe senior dogs still deserve adventure. They still deserve joy. They still deserve dignity. And they still deserve to be deeply loved. When I’m not creating content for Life With Old Dogs, I’m caring for the residents of Woody’s Place, working behind the scenes on sanctuary life, and continuing to build a peaceful life surrounded by animals and nature here in Pennsylvania. Thank you for being here and for loving old dogs, too. — Dawn You can listen to the #Lifewitholddogs podcast at https://www.wpsgss.org/lifewitholddogspodcast and on all podcast platforms. #LifeWithOldDogs media supports Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary.

Publisher

Dawn Mimnaugh

Category

education · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Dogs: What I Wish Every Senior Dog Owner Knew

   The signs can be subtle, the disease can progress quietly, and early detection can make a tremendous difference. Here’s what I’ve learned caring for senior dogs with kidney disease at Woody’s Place. Chronic kidney disease is one of those conditions every person who loves an old dog should know a little about because, by the time the signs become obvious, significant kidney function may already be lost. I have personally cared for numerous senior dogs with chronic kidney disease here at Woody’...

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Helping Your Senior Dog Navigate Hearing Loss

   When an older dog begins losing their hearing, we have to learn a new way to communicate with them. In this episode of Life With Old Dogs, I’m talking about the signs of hearing loss and the practical changes we can make to help our dogs feel safe, confident, and connected. I’ll share what we’ve learned from caring for hearing-impaired dogs at Woody’s Place, including my recent observations about Maggie. We’ll talk about using visual cues, getting into your dog’s line of sight, preventing the...

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Senior Dog Incontinence: What Causes It and How to Manage It

   Caring for an incontinent senior dog can feel exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming, but the right routine and supplies can make life much easier for both you and your dog. In this episode of Life With Old Dogs, I discuss some of the possible reasons older dogs become incontinent and share practical tips for managing accidents, protecting your home, and keeping your dog clean, dry, comfortable, and confident. For the most helpful experience, watch the video version on the Life With Old Do...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

77,837

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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