Spicy Dog Mama
Cassidy Mae
Real talk about rescues, puppies and reactivity. 28-year-old dog mama (and now a human-mama) on a journey with my girl, Rey. A 5.5yr old bully breed with attitude. In 2018 I rescued a dog named Reese who changed everything I thought I knew about dogs and training. In 2019 I brought home my puppy (Rey), and shortly thereafter my now-ex moved in with his hyperactive Golden, Riley. The past five years I have grown so much as a dog mom. I trained these three VERY different dogs and learned so much about dog behaviour, reactivity, and training in general. Navigating drastic life changes, loss of pets, moving, and reactivity. I have a passion for training though I'm NO expert and continuously learning from my mistakes and from others. But I'm out here doing what is best for the dog in front of me, trying different methods to give her the most fulfilling life. I am meeting such incredible people who are helping me on this journey, and brushing off the shame and negativity that comes from others in the dog community. I'm hoping that sharing my experiences (and others') provides some hope and joy to those that listen, and maybe we can all learn some things along the way!
Connect with me!
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
[email protected]
RESCUING REESE the story of how a fearful pitbull found his forever home
https://www.reesecanineco.com/product-page/rescuing-reese-by-cassidy-mae
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Spicy Dog Mama Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Spicy Dog Mama episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Spicy Dog Mama for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Spicy Dog Mama episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Motivational Monday
Spicy Dog Mama
11/18/24 • 2 min
Happy Spicy Dog Mama Monday (A mini series)
Start your week off with a reminder that you are awesome.
"Two steps forward and one step back is still one step forward"
- Rosa Diaz, Brooklyn 99
Reactivity is hard. You are allowed to be frustrated, tired, discouraged. But keep showing up for you & your dog.
Want to join the conversation?
Send me a message [email protected]
Follow me on instagram
Follow Reys journey!
Check out my book Rescuing Reese a story about a fearful Pitbull finding his forever home. He taught me so much and I'm forever grateful for this dog.
8 Am I More Reactive Than My Dog
Spicy Dog Mama
09/13/22 • 29 min
Being face with the same scenarios repeatedly (off leash dogs in on-leash areas, "don't worry he's friendly", and the dirty looks or snide remarks when you ask them to leash their dogs), leave us frustrated and angry. Over time we grow increasingly tired of the same barriers and obstacles that we face while trying to help our dogs with their reactivity, we may find ourselves growing quite reactive ourselves... Or maybe it's just me.
The question is, am I more reactive than my dog? There have been situations that Rey has actually been impressively calm and handled it beautifully meanwhile I'm in full rage mode and it takes me a few moments, hours, a rant and glass of wine later for my hackles to come down.
When you are frustrated, fearful or just anxious, it's okay to have a reaction (just likes it okay if our dogs react - we just have to help them). So I also had to work on my own reactivity in order to better help my dog! To be calm in situations where she needed me to guide her.
I'm sure many can relate to the many scenarios I describe in this episodes as these encounters are FAR too common.
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
Email: [email protected]
Blog: www.reesesnpieces.com/blog
18 Growing Pains
Spicy Dog Mama
03/14/23 • 20 min
Another unedited update on our lives and the big changes that we've gone through in the last three months.
After a year in our apartment Rey was regressing and her reactivity/anxiety was getting really bad. After a few months we were able to find a house to move into with my partner Devan in January 2023.
We have discovered new challenges living in our home and we have been navigating these together. Trying to help Rey with all of these changes has been a journey in itself, dealing with additional stresses, exhaustion and other health changes, and I'm constantly learning and growing with her.
In the midst of all of these big changes we have yet another surprise for Rey Rey and it will bring new challenges that we are very excited about and I'm also very excited to share this with everyone.
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
12/06/22 • 32 min
We don't talk enough about the grief that comes with a break up. We also don't truly know the pain of losing a dog until it happens to you.
What about losing a dog during a break up...? That is a pain only a few understand. But then there is the other side of it. You keep the dog but they lose a very special person in their life. Perhaps your dog lost a furry sibling.
On Part Five of the dogs & dating series we take a turn and talk about something not everyone can relate to but that hits home for a lot of people. Breaking up With Dogs.
Sydney is dog mom extraordinaire to THREE dogs. All with reactivity struggles to some degree and she is absolutely nailing it. Her day to day is not perfect but she does so well taking care of her dogs. She has also gone through.... a lot. Sydney shares her (two) experiences of break ups that involve dogs. Losing a dog... her dog going through heart break and overcoming those obstacles.
This is the final instalment of the dogs & dating series.
Part one: The Dog Father (the dog dad perspective)
Part two: Dogless & Dating (the female perspective)
Part three: Dating Dog Moms
Part four: How to Date a Dog Mom
Next week: Taking a break for your mental health. Its dark out by 4pm. You're exhausted. Your dogs reactivity has taken a turn. You are at your wits end.
Take. A. Break.
You still matter. Your mental health matters.
I get to have a wonderful unplanned conversation with dog mom Cait about taking a break for your mental health. Which I think is very timely over the holidays when everyone is uber stressed and stretched thin.
This will be the final episode of Season Two because truth be told. I need a break as well.
Join the conversation! Send me a message :)
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
19 The Grass is Always Greener on the Dogstagram
Spicy Dog Mama
07/26/23 • 21 min
And we're back again! With an honest update of the last few months and what I haven't shared on social media.
As our reactivity journey continues with its ups and downs, we cannot help but compare ourselves, our training, our progress and fall backs, with what we see on the dogstagram. We had come so far and then things changed so drastically; we aren't where we used to be while others continue to succeed. And it's hard. Oh and I'm 35 weeks pregnant.
Instagram: @spicydogmama / @mylittlepibble
Rescuing Reese - tales of a rescue available at www.reesecanineco.com
Honourable mentions:
Canine Steele - custom biothane muzzles made in Canada @canine.steele
Doggett Style Dog Training - Nova Scotia, Canada @doggett.style
Join the conversation! Send me a message :)
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
12/31/23 • 32 min
As a spicy dog mama to my beloved bully, Rey, I am all too familiar with breed discrimination and am a huge advocate for "Don't Bully My Breed".
For this episode I reached out to dog mom, Sarah (better known on instagram as @MolsonandMyatheMaltese) to discuss the "bullying" or struggles that she goes through as the owner of small dogs who also get too much hate, and what it has been like dealing with reactivity. Her less than 5lb hiking buddies are not toys, nor does their reactivity does make them "little demons".
Give them a follow on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/molsonandmyathemaltese
Happy New Year!!
www.reesecanineco.com - Order Rescuing Reese! The story of a fearful pitbull finding his forever home despite his distrust and behaviour towards humans.
www.instragram.com/SpicyDogMama
www.instragram.com/MyLittlePibble - follow Rey's adventures and fashion!
Questions? Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out!
[email protected]
11 The Dog Father - Dogs & Dating Series Part One
Spicy Dog Mama
11/01/22 • 27 min
Part One of the Dogs & Dating series we get to hear from four different dog dads.
Hayden, Eddie, Tyson and Jeff are all single dog dads who share their perspective on what dating is like while owning a dog. What their priorities, expectation, and deal breakers are.
You may remember Eddie from Season One, he is a dog trainer at Classic Canine K9 and also a dog handler at a structured doggy daycare. He was on Episode Nine 'Handling Reactivity' where we heard more about his story.
Owning dogs is not always a 'walk in the park' and neither is dating. So I wanted to chat with as many people as possible to hear their stories and thoughts on dogs AND dating.
In this series we first have the dog dad perspective.
Coming up we will also get the dog mom perspective, the perspective of trying to date a dog dad, trying to date a dog dad, breaking up when dogs are involved, and successful relationships with dogs.
If you want to share a story, your thoughts, opinions, etc. Send me a message!
You can find me on instagram
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
Send me an email [email protected]
Or reach out on my blog www.spicydogmama.com - Here you can also read more about my journey, and I share each episode in an easy to ready blog format (with photos).
17 I think We Need A Break
Spicy Dog Mama
12/13/22 • 23 min
Your dog wants you to take care of yourself.
If you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated... then your dog is probably feeling it too. You are doing so much, working so hard, putting your all into your dog. That is AMAZING! But you can get burnt out, and you need to make sure that you are also taking the time to take care of YOU.
This episode happened by accident when I was talking to Cait (@FreddyandtheStorm) about her relationships & breakups involving dogs, as part of the dogs and dating series. But when things took a turn we ran for it at full speed because this is such an important conversation and one that I very much so needed to hear.
You need to take care of yourself in order to truly take care of your dog. You matter.
THANK YOU for an amazing 2022 journey. Two short seasons came out since July (17 episodes in total) and it was an absolute blast.
Join the conversation! Send me a message :)
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
11/29/22 • 31 min
The fourth part of the dogs and dating series; the dog mom perspective.
A collection of experiences, thoughts, opinions and expectations when it comes to dating and owning dogs. Though dog moms & dog dads value, care and love our dogs all the same - there are still some differences when it comes to what we want & need in a relationship!
I got to have two interviews, one with Charleigh and one with Ashleigh, both dog moms to non-reactive dogs, though have experiences with reactivity (friend's or previously owned dogs) and I also had experiences sent into me by a few of my followers on Instagram as well as a good friend of mine.
Part One: The Dog Dad Perspective
Part Two: The Dog-less Female Perspective
Part Three: The Dog-less Male Perspective
Part Five: Next week we end off the series with Breaking Up With Dogs. Sharing my own and a friend's experience going through a breakup and both losing a dog and dealing with our dogs heartbreak of losing one of their people.
Join the conversation! Send me a message :)
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
An Unedited Pupdate.. With A Dash of Dog Mom Guilt
Spicy Dog Mama
10/31/24 • 27 min
Ah it's been a while hasn't it. That seems to be how I do things lately. Please join me in an unedited update on my life. (Okay I edited a LITTLE- but I just don't have time for that anymore!)
Life is wild... in a good way. And I want to share what's been going on, if you care!
Remember... this is a judgement free zone
Join the conversation! Send me a message :)
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/spicydogmama
www.instagram.com/mylittlepibble
RESCUING REESE - the story of how a fearful pitbull finds his forever home www.reesecanineco.com
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Spicy Dog Mama have?
Spicy Dog Mama currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Spicy Dog Mama cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Dog Training, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Education and Dog Podcast.
What is the most popular episode on Spicy Dog Mama?
The episode title '17 I think We Need A Break' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Spicy Dog Mama?
The average episode length on Spicy Dog Mama is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Spicy Dog Mama released?
Episodes of Spicy Dog Mama are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Spicy Dog Mama?
The first episode of Spicy Dog Mama was released on Jul 19, 2022.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ