Real Dog Talk

About Real Dog Talk

Real Dog Talk is a podcast about dogs - training, medical, real day-to-day situations, funny stories, and rescue life - everything dogs! Created by Nicole Kincaid as a program of her rescue Perfectly Imperfect Pups, who has been in the dog rescue world for a long time. It's real talk about real dog situations! Join us and laugh, learns some stuff, and get a glimpse into rescue life! New episodes will be available every other Thursday morning! Real Dog Talk Logo created by Stormi Mountain Art. Podcast intro created by Erin Munnelly Denning and adoptable pup Norm!

Publisher

Nicole Kincaid

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Dec 2022

Latest episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Apr 2025

   The Myth of the Perfect Dog

   In this episode of The Real Dog Talk, we’re busting a big one — the myth of the perfect dog. Spoiler: they don’t exist (and that’s okay). Nicole shares real talk from the rescue front lines about the unrealistic expectations people often have when adopting — and how embracing imperfection can lead to the most meaningful connections. From messy beginnings to beautiful bonds, this episode is all about shifting our perspective on what "perfect" really means when it comes to dogs. Whether you’re ...

2. 

   26 Mar 2025

   The Truth About Fostering a Pregnant Rescue Dog

   Taking in a pregnant rescue dog is one of the most rewarding experiences a foster can have—but it’s also a BIG responsibility. In this episode, we’re talking all about: 🐕 What it’s like to foster a pregnant dog (spoiler: lots of belly rubs and midnight check-ins!) 🍼 Our responsibilities as fosters vs. what mama naturally does 💖 The emotional rollercoaster and the ultimate reward—helping a mama dog bring her puppies safely into the world! Whether you’re thinking about fostering or ...

3. 

   19 Feb 2025

   Unpopular Opinions in Dog Rescue

   This week on Real Dog Talk, we’re diving into the tough conversations that most people in the rescue world don’t want to talk about. Rescue work is full of heart, but it also comes with hard realities—and we’re breaking them down with complete honesty. We know these topics can be controversial, but they need to be discussed. Our goal isn’t just to stir the pot—it’s to bring awareness, education, and real talk to the world of rescue and adoption.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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