Dogs Beyond the Lab is a deeply human podcast about rescue, rehabilitation, trust, and the life-changing bond between people and dogs. While the series begins with former research dogs — many of them beagles who spent their early lives inside laboratory facilities — the heart of the show reaches far beyond animal research. This is a podcast about what happens when vulnerable dogs are given a second chance, and the people who choose to walk beside them through fear, uncertainty, healing, and transformation. Across North America, thousands of dogs are still used in laboratory research. A small number eventually leave those facilities and enter a world they have never experienced before: grass beneath their feet, open skies, neighborhood walks, toys, couches, stairs, car rides, affection, and freedom. For many of these dogs, even the most ordinary parts of daily life can feel overwhelming and unfamiliar. Dogs Beyond the Lab explores those first moments of transi
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Signup to Generate a PitchDogs Beyond the Lab is a deeply human podcast about rescue, rehabilitation, trust, and the life-changing bond between people and dogs. While the series begins with former research dogs, many of them beagles who spent their early lives inside laboratory facilities, the heart of the show reaches far beyond animal research.
Recent episodes include "After Ridglan: What Beagle Rescue Teaches Us About Advocacy" (27 October 2026, 69 minutes), "Cherisse & Odie: Through PTSD and Panic Attacks" (13 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "In the Lion’s Den: Brandon Wilder on the Ethics of Animal Research" (29 September 2026, 71 minutes).
Dogs Beyond the Lab publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 15 episodes.
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Dogs Beyond the Lab is a society podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #14
Getting dogs out is only the beginning. What happens next—and are we giving them what they actually need? Veterinarian and animal advocate Dr. Crystal Heath joins John Ramer, Lori Cohen, and Chelsey Marino for a candid...
Episode #13
Cherisse Friesen Epp recounts how a planned short-term foster named Odie became a beloved member of her family. Odie arrived in Manitoba in September 2023 profoundly fearful, avoiding people and struggling to settle...
Episode #12
John, Lori and Chelsey are joined by Brandon Wilder, to discuss animal research and the lives of the animals involved. We ask Brandon the difficult questions: When is animal research justified? Who decides whether an...
Episode #11
Joe Bailey didn't plan on becoming an advocate for former research dogs — he just wanted a beagle. On this episode of Dogs Beyond The Lab , hosts Chelsey Marino (Keeper and Kin), Lori Cohen (The Beagle Alliance), and...
Episode #10
John Ramer, Chelsey Marino, and Lori Cohen talk with Alice and Dima about Kane, a senior lemon beagle rescued from Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Alice grew up with beagles and had always wanted to adopt a former...
Episode #9
Rob Wadd joins Dogs Beyond the Lab to share the profound journey of Gabe, a former research beagle whose life was transformed by love, patience, and community. Rob recounts how he and his wife Sharon moved from life...
Episode #7
Luke Toennies tells the story of adopting Snoop, a former research beagle. Luke initially reached out to the Beagle Alliance after losing his dog Leo. After a six-month to a year wait, he adopted Snoop, who was...
Episode #6
<p>David and Ginny share their adoption and rehabilitation of Celie, a severely fearful former research beagle from Kindness Ranch. They describe choosing Celie, her initial terror at the ranch and home, and the slow...
Episode #6
David and Ginny share their adoption and rehabilitation of Celie, a severely fearful former research beagle from Kindness Ranch. They describe choosing Celie, her initial terror at the ranch and home, and the slow work...
Episode #5
This week's episode features photographer/activist Robert Sturman, and of course, his good pal Otis - a former research hound. Robert shares how early exposure to the realities of animal testing shaped his compassion...
Episode #5
<p>This week's episode features photographer/activist Robert Sturman, and of course, his good pal Otis - a former research hound. Robert shares how early exposure to the realities of animal testing shaped his...
Episode #4
<p>Angelique shared her journey of adopting research beagle Oliver from Kindness Ranch. Oliver is a deeply fearful dog who required months of patience before showing signs of progress. Her journey stands in stark...
Episode #3
<p>Meet Jean Unger, a longtime Kindness Ranch volunteer and adopter whose life has been transformed by former research beagles. Jean shares how adopting her first lab beagle, Henry, opened her eyes to the hidden world...
Episode #2
<p>Hosts John Ramer (Kindness Ranch), Lori Cohen (The Beagle Alliance), and Chelsey Marino (Keeper & Kin) talk with Christy Cooke, a teacher and “foster fail” adopter of Casey (formerly Fiat), a former research...
Episode #1
<p>Dogs Beyond the Lab’s first episode introduces John Ramer (Kindness Ranch, Wyoming), Lori Cohen (The Beagle Alliance, Manitoba), and Chelsey Marino (Keeper and Kin, North Carolina), and the unique collaboration among...
Dogs Beyond the Lab
<p>This is Dogs Beyond The Lab.</p><p>This show explores what happens after rescue — when dogs raised in research facilities encounter freedom, trust, and everyday life for the very first time.</p><p>Featuring insights...
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