Podcasts by The Iggy Parents

60. We're Moving To YouTube from 2021-08-09T04:00

After a year of weekly episodes of The Iggy Parents, we are taking a break from the podcast to focus our efforts on our YouTube and other social media channels. We still plan to bring you the go...

59. What We Learned from Dog School from 2021-08-02T04:00

As you may know from our previous announcements and podcast episode 57 - Moving Back to the City, we are moving back to Toronto! With the move, comes the opportunity to take Phoebe to dog traini...

58. Italian Greyhound Coat Colors from 2021-07-26T15:07:26

Let’s talk about Italian greyhound colors. What is a blue dog? What is a red dog? What is Irish Marking? All things we never heard of before getting Italian greyhounds. Come along with us to lea...

57. Moving Back to the City from 2021-07-19T04:00

In this episode, we discuss things to prepare for moving with your pup. You should consider what is in your new area, your new home, and how to make moving day go smoothly.

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56. Pilot Revisited from 2021-07-12T04:00

In this look back at the Pilot (Episode 0) we pulled clips from some of our most popular episodes like What's In A Name? (Episode 7), Top Tips for Summer (Episode 2), All About the 'Gram (Episod...

55. Year In Review from 2021-07-05T04:00

In this episode we discuss what episodes we are most proud of from our first year, our plans for the future of the podcast, and a few pupdates about keeping the girls healthy and our new Patreon...

54. Iggies at the Cottage from 2021-06-28T04:00

We are about to take our first trip of the year up to the cottage, and we realized how much prep work goes into planning a trip like this. We have put together our list of essentials to pack and...

53. Collars, Harnesses and Leashes, Oh My! from 2021-06-21T04:00

In this episode, we talk all things collars and harnesses. We have wanted to do this episode since before the podcast existed, so thank you to everyone in our community for their collar/harness ...

52. The Great Escape from 2021-06-14T19:21:11

In this episode, we discuss everything to do with dogs escaping. We had a scare this week when Adelaide slipped by us out onto the front yard. We got some stories from our community, tips for ho...

51. All About Dog Parks from 2021-06-07T04:00

We asked our audience for thoughts about dog parks and off-leash areas, and they have some thoughts! We love going to the dog park, and we wanted to talk about the benefits of going to the park,...

50. All About Crate Training from 2021-05-31T04:00

Let’s talk about one of our most popular blog posts, Crate Training! This episode is an update talking about what the first nights for both Adelaide AND Phoebe were like, how moving to a house f...

49. Ode to the Sighthound from 2021-05-24T04:00

Based on our blog post from last year, we talk about the wonderful group of sighthounds. We discuss many of the most popular breeds, then rank our Top 3 breeds each.

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48. A Conversation About Podcasts from 2021-05-17T04:00

We sat down for a conversation about the world of podcasting, where we plan on taking this show in the future, and our Pet Podcast Challenge. If you’re new to listening to podcasts, or you’ve th...

47. Phoebe the Covid Puppy from 2021-05-10T04:00

In this episode, we discuss how Phoebe's socialization has been different from Adelaide because she grew up in the time of the pandemic. We also have a few tips from our puppy training, and some...

46b. Pupdates - May 2021 from 2021-05-04T00:00

In this bonus episode, we give you an update on the iggies, and announce our Pet Podcast Challenge, starting mid-May. Thanks for catching up with us!

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46. Bedtime Iggy Story: Lady Adelaide of Iggyton from 2021-05-03T04:00

A bedtime iggy story read by Jess. This story takes place in regency era England where lady Iggyton encounters the duke of Iggyton. They form a bond and rumours fly. Who needs Bridgerton when yo...

45. An Interview with @henrythesmol from 2021-04-26T04:00

In this interview with Cara, Cav mom of @henrythesmol, we talk about our favourite social networks, how she got started as a blogger, and her advice for those wanting to get started.

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44. All About Dog Photography from 2021-04-19T04:00

In this episode we talk about tips for every dog photographer out there, training you can do to prep for your photoshoots, and what equipment we use for our dog photography. We also got some que...

43. All About Puppy Scams from 2021-04-12T04:00

In this episode we cover the somber topic of puppy scams. It’s an emotional experience to get a puppy, so we’re here to give you some tools and things to look out for. We have a few scam stories...

42. What I've Learned From My Dog from 2021-04-05T04:00

In a revisit of a blog post from last year, we talked about how much Adelaide (and now Phoebe) have taught us about what it takes for a good relationship. Thanks for spending our wedding anniver...

41. All About TikTok and Reels from 2021-03-29T04:00

In this episode we reveal our secrets for growing our TIkTok to over 10,000 followers and how we used Reels to grow our Instagram to over 20,000 followers! We talk about our histories on the pla...

Episode 40 - Our Journey with Food from 2021-03-22T04:00

Let’s talk about the progression of the food we’ve fed our girls over the last two years. We went live to record this episode, so we answered a few questions and looked at puppy foods, treats, h...

Episode 39 - All About Nail Trimming from 2021-03-15T04:00

In this episode we got some of our most pressing nail trimming questions answered by our groomer. This is a bit of an unconventional interview because we read out her answers, but they were so help...

Episode 38 - All About Food with NutritionRVN from 2021-03-08T05:00

On this episode, we welcome Jessica from @NutritionRVN on Instagram and her blog. She is an Accredited and Registered Veterinary Nurse in Australia (vet tech in North America) and a nutritional ...

Episode 37 - Bedtime Iggy Stories: Adelaide Meet A Giraffe from 2021-03-01T05:00

In our second addition to the Bedtime Iggy Stories series, Ryan reads you a story about Adelaide meeting a giraffe. Let this bedtime story help you and your iggy get to sleep at night. Make sure...

Episode 36 - FAQs and Q&A 2.0 from 2021-02-22T05:00

In our second ever Q&A, we went live on Instagram and TikTok to answer your questions. Topics include crate training, successfully adding a 2nd dog to your family, success on the internet, a...

Episode 35 - Top 5 Fave Breeds from 2021-02-15T05:00

The official title of this episode is “The Iggy Parents’ Top 5 Breeds that are not sighthounds because we’re going to have a dedicated episode for them.” We like to be concise around here! Enjoy...

Episode 34 - Bedtime Iggy Stories: Adelaide's First Snow from 2021-02-08T05:00

In this episode, the Iggy Parents give you their latest pupdate, discuss topics of episodes to come and introduce a new type of podcast they’re exploring. With training in yoga and meditation, J...

Episode 33 - Behind the Online Business from 2021-02-01T05:00

Have you ever been curious what your favourite creators do to sustain themselves outside of Instagram? While we are still new in the online business space, we wanted to get our thoughts on the r...

Episode 32 - Behind the Instagram Business from 2021-01-25T05:00

We’ve been working on growing our Instagram account(s) for a year and a half now. We’ve learned some lessons about the different ways to monetize your audience, AKA get money for all the time th...

Episode 31 - Getting a 2nd Iggy (Part 2: Story Edition) from 2021-01-18T16:11

In part 2 of this episode about getting a 2nd iggy, we hear from the community. We got stories about how new puppies learn from their older siblings, why iggy parents choose to add a 2nd pup to the...

Episode 30 - Getting a 2nd Iggy (Part 1) from 2021-01-11T05:00

In part 1 of our discussion about adding a second iggy to your family, we discuss the pros and cons, ups and down, and give some advice. Spoiler alert: it’s the best decision we’ve ever made, bu...

Episode 29 - Top Iggies of the Internet from 2021-01-04T16:36:07

We have loved getting to know so many wonderful iggies and their owners on the internet over the past couple years. We wanted to give some recognition to those who have stood out to us, who spre...

Episode 28 - 2021 Resolutions/Themes from 2020-12-28T05:00

In the final episode of 2020, we discuss resolutions as pet parents AND The Iggy Parents. We talk about how Phoebe has changed and will continue to change our little family. And we discuss our p...

Episode 27 - Adelaide & Phoebe's Christmas Special from 2020-12-24T05:00

In this special episode, Adelaide and Phoebe send you their Christmas wishes and give you helpful tips for the holiday season. Do you know what danger foods or items there are during the holiday...

Epsiode 26 - The Best Dog Movies with “With A Dog Podcast” from 2020-12-21T05:00

In this episode, The Iggy Parents and Carly and Issy of With a Dog Podcast join forces to help pick their Top Dog Movies. Animated or live-action? Fiction or based on a true story? Traditional d...

Episode 25 - COVID Compromise - Going Virtual from 2020-12-14T14:30:50

We discuss how 2020 has changed everything we do relating to pet conferences, online learning, meeting new people, and even our own offerings like this podcast!

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Episode 24 - Potty Training 2.0 from 2020-12-07T15:27:29

In this revisit to Episode 11, we discuss what’s changed and what’s reminded the same with our second Italian greyhound puppy, Phoebe. There’s always stories to share when it comes to potty trai...

Episode 23 - Moving with a Puppy from 2020-11-30T05:00

When Phoebe came home to us, she didn't spend long in our downtown apartment before we moved out of the city to a house in the suburbs (a decision lots of people are making in 2020!) Let's talk ...

Episode 22 - All About Podcasting with "With A Dog Podcast" from 2020-11-23T05:00

In Part 2 of our interview with “With A Dog” Podcast, we talk nitty gritty details of podcasting, and also learn what kind of dog we would each be, what guests we want on, and celebrity crushes....

Episode 21 - All About Dogs with "With A Dog Podcast" from 2020-11-16T05:01:37

In this episode we chat with Carly and Issy of With A Dog Podcast, another wonderful dog podcast in the community that is here to help you live your best life with a dog. Carly is a dog mom to h...

Episode 20 - The Winter Episode from 2020-11-09T05:00

In this episode we discuss our Top Tips for Iggies in Winter. We discuss everything we learned with Adelaide’s first Winter last year and all that we plan to do to prepare for Phoebe coming home...

Episode 19 - Phoebe's First 24 Hours at Home from 2020-11-02T05:00

In this episode we give a summary of our first 24 hours with our second iggy... Iggy Phoebe! We’ll chat all about the first day, potty training, overnight shenanigans and more. We also describe ...

Episode 18 - Dogs Shows with @littledears - Part 2 from 2020-10-26T04:00

Mackenzie, the mother of @littledears, joins The Iggy Parents to talk dog shows. In the second part of our interview, we discuss preservation breeding, agility competitions, Best of Show, and if...

Episode 17 - Dog Shows with @littledears - Part 1 from 2020-10-19T04:00

Mackenzie, the mother of @littledears, joins The Iggy Parents to talk dog shows. In the first part of our interview, we discuss how Mackenzie got into dog shows, what dog show judges are looking...

Episode 16 - FAQs and Q&A from 2020-10-12T04:00

In this Question and Answer period with The Iggy Parents, we touch briefly on many topics. These came from iggy owners over the past year, but we haven’t done a full episode on these yet. We tal...

Episode 15 - Adelaide the Un-Model from 2020-10-05T04:00

In this revisiting of our blog post entitled "Adelaide the Un-Model", we discuss how Adelaide defies yet another Italian greyhound stereotype by hating to wear clothes. We have trained her to to...

Episode 14 - Adelaide the Model from 2020-09-28T04:00

This episode is part 1 of 2 - Adelaide the Model. We revisit our blog with the same title, and dive deeper into our experience with Adelaide since writing it almost a year ago. We’ll explain our...

Episode 13 - All About the 'Gram from 2020-09-21T04:00

If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to grow your Instagram account and meet like-minded dog parents all around the world, we’ll be sharing our journey. Learn about how we grew Adelaide’s acc...

Episode 12 - All About Iggy Birth from 2020-09-14T04:00

In this episode we reveal the name of Adelaide’s little sister and explain all the reasons behind her name. We’ll also share our top choices for the name and other possible contenders that were ...

Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Potty Training from 2020-09-07T04:00

In this episode, we get down and dirty and discuss that topic everyone’s been asking about... potty training! We’ll talk about all the different methods people use to train their pup whether tha...

Episode 10 - Stages of Puppy Fever from 2020-08-31T04:00

In this episode we discuss the 10 Stages of Puppy Fever. Whether this is pup number one or 101, we’ll count all the different ways Iggy Parents anticipate the homecoming of their newest companio...

Episode 9 - Top 5 Tips for Iggy Alone Time from 2020-08-24T04:00

In this episode we discuss our Top 5 Tips for Iggy Alone Time - but what do you mean by alone time? This episode is for anyone who struggles with leaving their dog alone, whether that’s complete...

Episode 8 - Iggies and Bee Stings and Allergies...Oh My! from 2020-08-17T04:00

In this episode we discuss all things related to iggies and allergies! We’ll share our first-hand experiences dealing with Adelaide’s allergies and sensitivities as well as the dreaded bee sting...

Episode 7 - What's in a Name? from 2020-08-10T04:00

In this episode we explore all the thoughtful, inspired and sometimes comical ways that Iggy Parents come to find the name of their iggy (or iggies). When did you name your iggy? Did you name yo...

Episode 6 - Iggy Starter Kit (Part 2) from 2020-08-03T04:00

In this episode (Part 2 - The Iggy Starter Kit) we continue the discussion about the Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need (or don’t need) to bring your iggy home for the first time. This i...

Episode 5 - Iggy Starter Kit (Part 1) from 2020-07-27T04:00

In this episode we discuss all the items and information we’d recommend to acquire for an Iggy Starter Kit - all the things you need to bring your iggy home for the first time. This is for all t...

Episode 4 - Leg Breaks from 2020-07-20T04:00

In this episode we delve into the highly emotional but very serious topic of leg breaks in the Italian greyhound breed. We hope to shed some light on the subject by sharing a conversation with A...

Episode 3 - Troubles in Quarantine from 2020-07-13T04:00

In this episode we discuss how raising our iggy (italian greyhound), Adelaide, has been during quarantine as of July 2020. As both artists with side hustle gigs, COVID-19 put the iggy parents ou...

Episode 2 - Top Tips for Summer from 2020-07-06T12:00

Jess and Ryan chat about Adelaide’s Top 5 Tips for Summer - A City Iggy’s Guide to Summer. Inspired from their blog post with the same title, in this episode, Jess and Ryan examine those top tip...

Episode 1 - Top Tips for Raising an Iggy from 2020-07-06T11:00

In our official first episode we discuss qualities of the Italian greyhound breed, how we found our iggy and why we named her Adelaide. The main topic of this episode is our Top 5 Tips for Raisi...

Episode 0 - Pilot from 2020-06-27T01:51:38

In the pilot episode of The Iggy Parents, we, Jess and Ryan, talk about why we’re entering the podcast arena after gathering 6000 followers on Instagram for our Italian greyhound, Adelaide. We d...