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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 34 MIN

Too Sick to Train? …and Are We Matchmakers Now?

from Love ’Em & Lead ’Em · host Melaney Brown and Cory Dahlkamp

This week’s episode dives deep into one of our most medically complex (and emotionally rewarding) cases yet — a little Frenchie named Guinness. After being rescued from a life of breeding, he came to us with major potty problems, a seizure disorder, and more medical question marks than we’ve ever seen in one tiny body. Euthanization was on the table… but his dad wasn’t giving up, and neither were we. What happens when a dog might be *too sick to train* — and what does giving him a chance really take? Then we lighten things up with the debut of a brand-new segment: Matchmaking with Matt. Our producer Matt wants a Shiba Inu, and we break down whether that’s a great fit or a disaster waiting to happen. (Spoiler: it’s giving “cat in a dog’s body.”) We talk breed research, choosing the right dog for your life, and why picking a dog is not unlike dating. Whether you’re a rescue advocate, a Frenchie fan, or just wondering if you're ready for a Shiba, this episode brings all the feels — and plenty of laughs.

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