Hungry Pugs & Cats Who Fetch w/ Elise Hu

Josh Gondelman and journalist Elise Hu talk with a caller about a snack-loving pug, family food boundaries, and the delicate art of not being outsmarted by a dog.What You’ll HearA Pug With a Plan: Listener Kimmie’s pug is sweet, round, and always ready to scarf down unattended toast. The group considers what happens when a determined dog meets a distracted household.Dinner Without the Drama: Elise shares the mealtime training trick that helped her very hungry golden retriever stay put. The Father-in-Law Factor: Josh and Elise help Kimmie think through how to explain to her family that those pleading pug eyes are less “sad puppy” and more “expert negotiator.”CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:28 Listener Kimmie calls in with a pug-related question03:05 Vet judgment and toddler toast chaos04:14 Pug appreciation and loud snoring05:01 Josh on food-motivated pugs06:28 The importance of place training07:49 The father-in-law snack twist08:25 Healthier treats and boundary-setting10:58 A secret car-window talent11:25 Oscar, Abraham Lincoln, and clever pets14:25 Goodnights!For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.