{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a537f99a410914b58009c90/6aafeff33544546cb809db40?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"\"My Dog Is My Fluffy Buffer\" — Karl & Beanie's Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a537f99a410914b58009c90/1789915068454-b8d4f1f3-51dc-4d61-9222-c27d2b50f4e9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Karl introduces us to Beanie, his five-year-old shootle (shih tzu x miniature poodle), and the story of how one small, growly, chicken-chew-obsessed dog reshaped his entire household. From World Cup couch cuddles to café visits where Beanie plays social \"fluffy buffer\" for total strangers, this episode is a warm, funny look at the quiet ways dogs rewire our daily lives — plus a peek into Beanie's surprisingly stacked wardrobe (two sweaters, two costumes he despises, and an imported jacket) and Karl's dreams of taking him travelling to Berlin or Melbourne.</p><p>A Who's a Good Human episode about hypoallergenic dogs, small-dog big personalities, and the everyday bond between people and their pets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong> Karl &amp; Beanie the Shootle</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> dog adoption stories, hypoallergenic dogs, human-animal bond, pet ownership, small dog breeds</p><p>#WhosAGoodHuman #PetPodcast #DogStories #Shootle #HumanAnimalBond</p><p><br></p><p><strong>key topics</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The emotional bond between Carl and Beanie</li><li>How Beanie communicates without words</li><li>The influence of Beanie on Carl’s patience and love</li><li>Adventures and social interactions with Beanie</li><li>The process of adopting Beanie and his breed background</li><li>The future travel plans with Beanie and pet-friendly destinations</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>\"I communicate with Beanie more than I talk to some people.\"</li><li>\"Without Beanie, my house feels empty.\"</li><li>\"Beanie has brought so much joy and love into my life.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Carl and Beanie</p><p>02:02 Beanie’s favorite morning routine</p><p>03:05 Communicating with Beanie without words</p><p>04:10 Deciding to bring Beanie into Carl’s life</p><p>05:04 Household dynamics and Beanie’s role</p><p>06:51 The impact of Beanie on Carl’s life</p><p>08:59 How Beanie helps Carl start each day with love</p><p>10:05 Adoption story and breed background</p><p>11:54 Beanie’s personality and quirks</p><p>12:59 Becoming more patient through pet training</p><p>15:02 Adventures and social interactions with Beanie</p><p>17:03 Future travel dreams with Beanie</p><p>18:57 Beanie’s wardrobe and fashion sense</p><p>19:56 The profound influence of Beanie on Carl’s happiness</p>","author_name":"Sian Gard"}