Can I Pet Your Dog?

It's called procrastination, ever heard of it? Renee sure has, and she won't shut up about it in this week's opening segment. In CrickCrumBoat we get an update on Crumb's ball and Tugboat's tutorials. Eric and Pete have a My Mutt Minute to beat and we give you the dish on prankster dogs, grumpy dogs, and even fashionable Stegosaurus dogs!

Alexis and Renee are ready to try to remember their summer goal this year! Then in CrickCrumBoat, Cricket has a new fear and Tug can't find the right gear. Shyann and her MANY foster dogs are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute, and we've got some great dog news and DUH dog news.

Oh you sweet sweet listeners! Thank you so much for an incredible very last Max Fun Drive, and now the YEAR LONG FUR-WELL TOUR HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!!! To kick it off in CrickCrumBoat Cricket is snuggle-kicking and Tugboat is popcorn-picky-ing. Taylor and Zizi have a top-notch My Mutt Minute and the delightful Luke Brawner (podcast producer, host and creator of Milieu Media Group) is here to tell us all about his favorite dog Dexter and his other dog Lexi!

A mini-sode with our number one prodoofus Travis McElroy! He gives us the latest scoop on Lily and Buttercup and endures Renee's admiration for helping us create this show. Then the love turns towards you listeners - we're so lucky we got ya! If it makes sense we'd love to have you on our final FUR-well tour head to maximumfun.org/join to become a member today! WE LOVE YOU!

Well would ya look at that! THE VERY LAST MAX FUN DRIVE EPISODE! But get this! We've been so focused on making sure we give ya enough heads up that this show is ending in a year that we haven't even told ya how this is going to be our BEST year yet! We're so excited to celebrate and pull out all the stops for this year-long finale! We're going to kick it off with CrickCrumBoat - Crumb got a trim and Tugboat's got the snorfuls, Amanda and Luca are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute and super guest James Arthur M is BACK to give us an update on all the pups in his life. Become a member of the FUR-well Tour at MaximumFun.org/join !!!

Welcome to CIPYD's VERY LAST Maximum Fun Drive ever!!! Renee and Alexis have put in their one-year notice to end Can I Pet Your Dog? but don't you fret, they are going out with one h*ck of a FARWELL TOUR! First up, this show would not exist without you sweet sweet listeners so we're gonna spend AWHILE on how much we love ya and our plans for our last year! Next, in CrickCrumBoat Tug's a team player and Cricket has a refined ear-pod-pallet. Kincaid has a top-notch My Mutt Minute on his pup Titan. And if all that wasn't enough Andrew Reich from Dead Pilots Society is here to tell us about his pup Bea Arthur! Thank you for being part of our farewell tour! We love this network and we love you! Go to www.maximumfun.org/join to become a member today!!!

It's Max Fun Drive Eve and Alexis and Renee are practicing their reactions to the big CIPYD announcement that is coinciding with this year's drive! In CricCrumBoat Cricket and Crumb are considering new dos and Tugboat is guilty of...something! Robyn with Sadie and Radagast are here with a top-notch my mutt minute. Plus, we've got Dog Spots and Old Dog Buddies!

Happy HOLIDAY WEEK to you and yours... specifically Earth Day! This week we got BIG reveals with Cricket's DNA test and Holiday DEALS with Tugboat's first vacation post-pandemic. Maggie and Crosby are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute and dogs are saving the BEES!

On THIS show we put the entire story in the title, and that's the CIPYD guarantee! Today, in CrickCrumBoat, Cricket's got some guesses and Tugboat proved that memes DO come true! We've got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Lydia with Kubrow and Mia. PLUS! Alexis has a classic entire-story-in-the-title tale and Renee's got a dog-with-a-side-hustle thought experiment.

You know what they always say, April Shar-Peis bring May Fidos! This week in CrickCrumBoat Tug is getting his meditation plaque framed and Cricket and Crumb are coffee connoisseurs! Katharine and Dizzy have a top-notch My Mutt Minute, and we've got breaking Croc and Snorting news!

The mystery is over! Or... it's about to be over, as Cricket's DNA is in the mail and now it's only a matter of time before we find out if he is in fact a bunny or a weasel! In CrickCrumBoat Tug can't read the room and Cricket and Crumb pull off an impressive dogstaster. Plus! Suzy, Cannoli, and Nibbler have a top-notch My Mutt Minute, and the Internet has some top-notch unicorn dog and hero dog stories!

Well helloooooo, SPRING! We're excited to see that you and the potatoes at Taco Bell are BACK! This week in CrickCrumBoat Tugboat is back to his friendly self (or so he'll have you believe) and Cricket is bait-and-switching strangers. We've got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Domino (human) and Kerfuffle (dog) and for the main event Lindsey Gentile and Kelly Wallace-Barnhill from the smash-hit podcast F(*bark*) You, I’m Smarter are here!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day Eve to you and yours! This week in CrickCrumBoat Cricket and Crumb had a backyard not-disaster... some might even call it a victory, and Tugboat is mumbling under his breath. We've got a 5-star My Mutt Minute from Anastasia and Evie and Alexis has a new Dog Spot!

To celebrate our one-year anniversary of only seeing the top half of each other we reveal what our feet have been cooking up this past year! Then in CrickCrumBoat Cricket is learning new tricks and Tugboat is pleased with all of the front yards springing up around the neighborhood! Kristyn and Bowie are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute and my we introduce our newest segment: Dog Spots! https://patch.com/pennsylvania/norristown/elmwood-zoo-becomes-first-zoo-america-go-dog-friendly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEGGY COLVERT! And to anyone else heading into their second quar birthday - we love ya! In this week's CrickCrumBoat Tug's dealing with some treats gone wrong and Cricket and Crumb take on the dog park part deux! In My Mutt Minute, Owen is here with Arty and Trout and it's so good there's no time for an introduction! Plus! In honor of Women's History Month science is proving dogs are actually woman's best friend!

Oooooh this is a good one! First up, Happy birthday to Crumb on Thursday! Then in CrickCrumBoat Tug and Benji are working on their act and Cricket made a run for it! In My Mutt Minute, Corrine and Mossy have a twist no one saw coming, and for the main event Avery Monsen is here to talk about his pup Lucy and his hilarious book I Am The Longest Dog! (Which you can order here: longestdog.com)

Well she's here! It's happening! Amy Solomon, mom to Goose and Nan (Tug's doppelgänger) is HERE!!!! But first, in CrickCrumBoat Cricket and Crumb have their first sleepover and Tug is hanging with coyotes. And over in My Mutt Minute, Asa has a stellar report on her pup Balder! Then, as promised, Amy gives us all the dish on instagram's favorite pitbulls, Nan and Goose AND her new book Notes from the Bathroom Line.Pre-order Amy's book here: https://www.notesfromthebathroomline.com/

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! This week in CrickCrumBoat Cricket is free to scritch his itches and Tugboat was sent a highly inspirational video. Over in My Mutt Minute, Crystal and Stella McChewy have a top notch minute. And for the main event the incredible Cait Moldenhauer (from morebananaproductions.com) is here to tell us all about her pups!

Super Bowl? Never heard of it. Welcome to Alexis's Birthday Bonanza! (On Sunday!) To celebrate, Cricket is coiling around his cone and Tugboat is doing 2-a-days! Auntie Luz and her 3 pitbull mixes have a top notch My Mutt Minute and over in Robot Dog (the segment we ALL know) Spot has learned some new tricks. Plus! Alexis has a Name That Dog Name Game that Renee absolutely DOMINATES.

This week Alexis has a new batch of intros to choose from and Renee made you a new podcast! In CrickCrumbBoat Tug is a self inflicted hot dog and Cricket is thriving at the dog park. Jessica has a top notch My Mutt Minute on "Winston" the cabbage with four legs and the now retro segment Dogs We Met This Week is back to report a Nan and Goose surprise meeting! Plus some mini-dog news! Follow Nan and Goose on Instagram @amybethsol And check out Renee's new show debuting Monday, February 1st! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-pandemic-makeover-spectacular/id1549635922

We kick off this week's show with a Salute-To-Legs-Weather-Report! Then, in CrickCrumBoat Alexis found the solution to Cricket and Crumb's eye boogies, and Tugboat is making everyday Bring Your Tugboat To Work day for Angie, his favorite park groundskeepers. In My Mutt Minute the fantastic Sophia and Winston report some of the best eyebrows in the biz. And for the grand finale one of, if not THE best people on the planet, Julie Foster, is here telling us all about her Labradors Cider, Sonny and Tater!

How about that first week of 2021? YEEEPS! Ya know who had a great week, though? Dogs! In this week's CriCrumBoat Cricket is official and about to take flight while Tugboat is transitioning into a parrot. We've got a My Triple Mutt Minute with Aleks with Desi, Duke, and Diego. And speaking of triple! Triple time guest Dana Wickens is back to tell us all about her new corgi puppy Wally!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2021 is here and we're kicking it off with half-baked traditions! In Crumboat (probably soon-to-be CriCrumBoat) we've got part Deux of Tugboat's rain protest and Cricket has revealed himself as a jumper while Crumb has revealed himself as still not one. Nina and Pluma have an adorable My Mutt Minute and the hilarious Dan Lippert ( https://biggrandewebsite.com/ ) joins us to tell us all about his pup Stella!

Happy last episode of 2020! We've got a little mini episode for ya today! In Crumboat, Crumb wouldn't hate it if Cricket stayed while Tugboat definitely would like to go back inside. Laura and Anyo are here with an adorable My Mutt Minute, and we consulted your dog for suggestions on your New Year's resolutions. Love you and see ya in 2021!

Well Merry Christmas to you and yours (if ya celebrate, Happy Friday if ya don't.) This week in Crumboat Alexis done did it again and Tug is trick or treating (heavy on the treating) Kelda and Rex are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute, dogs are sneezing for a reason, and our official CIPYD last second gift guide is here! Happy Holidays, we love ya! Check out our new podcast An Animal Saved My Life for The Dodo!

Do you go love cattle dogs? Then you are going LOVE this episode! We got chase-y and smart cattle dogs, we got sing-y and counter-surfing cattle dogs, we got distinguished and sophisticated cattle dogs, we've even got Canadian cattle dogs! But first, in Crumboat, Crumb has a new bed and Tugboat had a sourdough adventure. Les and Memphis are here with a great My Mutt Minute, and the one, the only Brooke Gittings (PodsforJustice.com) is here to tell us all about her 3 perfect pups: Chase, Piper, and Tate!

How's your holiday decorating going? Do you have your boughs of holly and bales of hay up? Hope so! You deserve a festive home this year. In Crumboat this week Crumb has pavloved Alexis, and there is SOME evidence that Tugboat may not be a genius dog. Britt and Coco Bean are here with an adorable My Mutt Minute and Alexis has an important dog-affiliated weather report. Then, for the grand finale Todd McClintock (writer for Amphibia) is here to tell us all about his pup BAILEY!

This week begins with the assurance that if you don't have something in the cart for yourself while you're holiday shopping for others - you're doing it wrong! Then in Crumboat, Tug is a Muddy Buddy and Judgemental Judy while Crumb would politely prefer to hide behind Alexis at the dog park. Leeann, Maddey, and Molly are here with a hilarious My Mutt Minute and we've got some entertaining Dog Science about some smart dogs that does not require a bunsen burner. Read more about the Genius Dog Challenge here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/science/smart-dogs-purina.html

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! We kick off this week by putting the cooking instructions for Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Loaf on blast! Then we calm down a bit in Crumboat to report Crumb is back on top and Tug is being a tiny turkey. And, we've got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Emily and Pippa, along with some hilarious dogsasters!

Well hi! Just two one-take-wonders here, who've never once goofed, back for another show! ;) This week in Crumboaty Alexis says goodbye to Rooney and Renee is dipping her toe back into Tugboat daycare. We've got a fantastic My Mutt Minute from Piilani and her dog Kohai. Plus, Kristen Torres, one of the best producers and storytellers in the biz, is here to tell us all about her pup Lucy!

It was the great one-star reviewer of 2017 who said of this show “TOO POLITICAL! ONE STAR!” And we’ve never been happier to prove them right today! In this episode we’re talking First Dogs, we’re talking dog Mayors, we’re talking dog Ambassadors - it’s all politics all the time here at CIPYD! PLUS, in this week’s Crumboat Rooney is leaving on a Monster Truck, Crumb has a new sweater and Tug in a last-ditch effort to get warm is under the covers. And finally, we have a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Adriana and her dog Granger.

Well would ya look at that! November 3rd. Here it is - and we are ready to discuss the one thing tiptop on everyone's minds... DOGS. ;) This week in Crumboaty, Rooney survived her first poppy seed, Crumb gets courageous off-leash, and Tug is requiring no less than two-handed pets. We've got a fantastic DOG-FRIENDLY My Mutt Minute from Kelly and Mister Beau. And the hilarious Laura House is here to tell us, hands down, the best dog origin story we've ever heard.

Happy Halloween to you and yours! We can't wait to see all of your little buddies in their costumes. This week in Crumboatey Rooney is going out with a dogsaster BANG and Tugboat is faking a stretch when he gets caught. We've got a triumph nickname-themed My Mutt Minute with Regan, Chris and Petey. And the hilarious Edgar Momplaisir joins us to chat all about his new 3-month-old pup, Petit! Giver a listen and VOTE! :)

BOO! Just kidding it's just us! We're so excited to see ya! This week in Crumboaty Crumb and Rooney found the ONE game they can play together, and Tugboat got tattled on. Storey and Finn have a A++ My Mutt Minute for us, Alexis has some great dog ghost stories and a dog-joke Renee needs to flesh out a bit, and Renee has a new segment either called Techertainment OR I'm Too Old For YouTube but You Should Watch. Plus our Voting updates!

Well Hi! This week in Crumboaty Rooney is making friends, Alexis is the only marionette puppeteer that showed up for work, and Tugboat is climbing trees. We've got a top notch My Mutt Minute from Maria, Finnbar and Brady, and we celebrate our annual tradition of describing our favorite dog Halloween costumes!

Hi! We're so excited you're here! We kick off this week with a chat about why-would-you-do-that-to-yourself car snacks. Then in Crumboaty Alexis is a SAINT and Rooney is a very good girl looking for her forever home, and Tug is being the most patient boy. We've got a terrific My Mutt Minute from Bethany and Fiona, and the one and only Tribble is here to tell us all about being a dog wanter! Plus this week's vote tip and a dog joke! Get on in there!

Hello! We’re so happy to have ya back for another episode! This week in Crumboatey Rooney isn’t nuts about being trained and Tugboat is rearranging pillows. We’ve got a home-run My Mutt Minute from Trace and Ace, some “of course” dog news and dog photographer extraordinaire, Allison Shamrell, is here to tell us all the best dog photo tips and tricks! Hug a hound and tune in!

Tugboat's very best friend Paul F. Tompkins is here!!! Wait, we should tell you about the first part of the episode before PFT - Ok! Real fast - in Crumboat, Crumb is bossing around his foster sister and Tug got his DNA test results revealing what breed is responsible for his 4.2% fluff. Mark and George the (crocheted) miniature dachshund are here with a truly whimsical My Mutt Minute and we've got a great new dog joke and voting themed amplify section. NOW! For the main event: Paul F. Tompkins is here to tell us all about his neighborhood dogs and how he and Tugboat became very best friends! Featured on today's show: https://www.ballotready.orghttps://www.instagram.com/stayfhomekins/?hl=en

Well hello! We kick off this week with a retraction. Turns out dogs were right all along! It IS that hard to do the obvious thing. Over in Crumboat Crumb's creating new rules and Tugboat isn't pacing himself. We've got a top notch My Mutt Minute from Seung and Chestnut and Steve Szlaga is here to delight us all! Plus our Amplify segment! For more on today's Amplify segment go to: https://www.instagram.com/clarepaint/?utm_source=ig_embedhttps://blackvotersmatterfund.org/

Well, we all petitioned for it (Alexis and Renee included) and it happened! Gideon from I've Pet That Dog is here to tell us all about the dogs he's pet and his new book!!!! But first, Alexis and Renee chit chat about scars, Lowes basically being outside, itchy paws and the names of fingers and toes. PLUS a My Mutt Minutes from Maggie and Corky and of course our amplify segment featuring Shine - therapy and meditation app and Ty Alexander. As heard on today's show: https://www.ivepetthatdog.com/https://join.shinetext.com/https://lovetyalexander.com/

Hellooo! We did it! We skipped the summer! And now it's time for candy corn chit chat and group dog costume ideas. In this week's Crumboat Tug is BACK to being a hiking dog, Alexis is the bestest best pal a person could ask for, and Crumb is outsmarting bark training. Then, we've got a top notch My Mutt Minute from Roger and Maggie, Alexis has some dog jokes that we are 100% certain you can top, and singing dogs are working on their comeback tour! Plus our Amplify segment. As mentioned in this week's ep: https://wishestea.com/https://coloncancercoalition.org/https://www.jackierobinson.orghttps://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/asia/singing-dog-found-in-wild-scn-trnd/index.html

Hi friends! We've got a banner show for you today! First in Crumboat, Crumb is learning new tricks and meeting gophers while Tugboat is hanging out windows. Then we've got a top notch My Mutt Minute from Katie-Lynn Frew and her dog to be. And for the main event Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey from the Homophilia podcast are here to tell us all about their pups Finn and Faye! More information on today's episode: Homophilia podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homophilia/id1267538496@homophiliapod KreativMndz Dance Academyhttps://kreativmndz.com/@kmdanceacademyAva’s pet palacewww.avaspetpalace.com@avaspetplace

BIG NEWS! Inspired by this week's heatwave- we're getting into the thermometer game! Finally a podcast about dogs AND thermostats! (It's mostly about dogs still, just a lot of mercury rising talk up top.) In this week's Crumboat hear about Crumb's sandy new do and Tug's adorable kid neighbors, in what can only be described as a "parfait journalism." Then, Chris and Cappi bring ya a next-level My Mutt Minute, and dog fur might save the world in this week's Dog Science segment. Plus, our beloved Amplify segment features Damona Hoffman and People of Craft! Get on in there. Learn more about today's Amplify segment here: https://damonahoffman.com/dating-blog/https://peopleofcraft.com/

Well, HELLO! We kick this week off with Alexis assuring Renee that a potential facial hair crisis is a false alarm. Then in Crumboat, Crumb is hollering at house guests he doesn't know, and Tug is bowling over campers he doesn't know. We've got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Sabrina, Phoebe, and Sadie and some yawn-proof dog history about Richard Wagner. Plus everyone's favorite Amplify segment! Amplify Info: Holly Haines - How to eat your feelings book. @itsholly on instagram. Andre De Shields - Hadestown https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-andre-de-shields-20190609-story.html

HAPPY LAST WEEK OF MAX FUN DRIVE! Ya did it! Ya made it! And we love, love, love LOVE ya for it. This week in Crumboat Crumb goes to his first drive-in movie and Tug is bullying Earthquakes. We've got a top choice My Mutt Minute from Keeper and Abby! And then everyone's favorite James Authur M. is here to delight us to no end. LAST WEEK TO BECOME A MAX FUN DRIVE MEMBER!!! Go to Maximumfun.org/join.Do yourself a favor and follow James Arthur M. EVERYWHERE! Do yourself a favor and follow James Arthur M. EVERYWHERE!http://mjamesarthur.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamesarthurm/https://twitter.com/JamesArthur_M

Max Fun Drive Week 3!!! We're more than halfway through Max Fun Drive, and if we do say so ourselves, you listeners have been absolute CHAMPS about it all! We love you so much! This week it's our NBD 5 year anniversary, Alexis survives a drive-up vet appointment and Renee gets a glimpse of what it would be like to have an "easy' dog. Nora and Rivers are here with an A+++ My Mutt Minute. And the one, the only, the original Prodoofuss himself, Travis McElroy is here to tell us all about Buttercup and Lily and life during the pandemic. And of course, our amplify segment. Grab a pug on a plane and zoom in! To become a Max Fun Drive member please go to: maximumfun.org/join.And to learn more about our amply segment check out:Lauren Eylise @laureneylise on Instagramhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LopUTv3IDURon Finley https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_finley_a_guerrilla_gardener_in_south_central_la?language=en

Happy Max Fun Drive Week Two, to YOU! We're over the moon to have you join us for today's episode as we swap quesadilla "recipes" and ponder how on earth we don't have a cooking show. But don't worry! We get back on dog-track in this week's Crumboat where Crumb was a bashful bear at the dog park and Tugboat met his kid-on-a-leash match. Then, we've got a delightful no-rules My Mutt Minute from Charlsie and her Dream Dog. And for the grand finale, director Rebecca Stern of the HBO documentary WELL GROOMED is here to tell us all about her heartwarming film and about her pup Mo! Cuddle a collie and tune in! Amplify Links!CODE SWITCH:https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/Kiley Reid:https://www.npr.org/2019/12/28/792022308/kiley-reid-on-such-a-fun-agehttps://kileyreid.com/such-a-fun-ageWalter hood: https://www.macfound.org/fellows/1040/Get in on all the Max Fun Drive Fun at: https://maximumfun.org/joinJoin us on Instagram Live @cipydpodcast July 23 and 30th at 5 pm!And! This Friday, July 24th at 4 PM PST join Renee and other Max Fun Hosts for the Max Fun Dinner Party! Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels. More info at: https://maximumfun.org/events/online/maxfun-dinner-party/

HAPPY MAX FUN DRIVE TO YOU AND YOURS! This week in Crumboat: Tug is rolling in sap while Crumb gets a new tiny neighbor. We've got a great My Mutt Minute from Laura and Maeby, and Rose Eveleth is back and delighting us with details about her dog-themed episode on her new podcast Advice For and From The Future! And of course, our favorite amplify segment! We will never be able to properly express how much you listeners mean to us- partially because neither Renee nor Alexis is good at crying in front of people and partially because there genuinely aren't words. But oh boy, we are SO THANKFUL FOR YOU. If YOU are ok, and everyone else/thing you need to support is ok-then we'd love to throw our hat in the ring that we need a little help too. Please go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member today! And thank you again for listening to the show! WE LOVE YOU!!

WE DID IT! WE MADE IT! WE SURVIVED 4th OF JULY WEEKEND! (Full disclosure? Crumb and Tug didn’t really care, and we hope you and your pup were equally indifferent.) This week we’ve got big fashion forward news in Crumboat, Emily and Savannah have a stellar My Mutt Minute for you, and the one and only Shannon Locke is here to tell us all about her family pups! Plus our Amplify segment! Get on in there!

Well Happy 4th of July to you and yours! In this week’s Crumboat, Crumb is keeping his new friend Derek in line and Tugboat has a new tugboat collar that has been cool/tacky approved by Alexis. We’ve got a grade-A My Mutt Minute from Tanya and Toki, and two little bits of dog news. One involves “Happy Birthday” and the other is all the things Renee should have done but didn’t do before moving. PLUS! Our favorite Amplify segment. Check out Culture Kings - hosted by Edgar Momplaisir and Jacquis Neal and Minority Korner with Jame Aurthur!