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80. National Dog Day - Live from NYC!

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In a special live episode on National Dog Day, Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati celebrate the show’s 80th episode with high energy and a flurry of exciting announcements. They spotlight four talented guests, debut two new DOGTV shows, and unwrap an unbelievable 24‑hour sale bundle—plus unexpected live moments with fans and the DOGTV celebs. It’s a pawsome blend of community, celebration, and canine culture happening right in NYC’s buzzing heart.

Special Guests & New Shows:

      • Amber Aquart – Co‑host of The Dog Moms (season 2 launches today) and host of The Adoption Show on DOGTV.

      • Amanda Ree – Founder of Sama Dog Wellbeing, ordained animal chaplain, and host of Mindful Moments, a new DOGTV series healing the human‑animal bond through targeted mindfulness and touch. 
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      • Matt Hobbs (“Puppy Songs”) – Award‑winning musician behind “Cheese Tax” and other viral pup‑centric originals living in Atlanta, now serenading the Pets Add Life audience live.

      • Carol Krakowski – Co‑founder of Boris & Horton, NYC’s first health‑code‑approved dog‑friendly café, sharing her community‑centered mission from the East Village.

      Plus, live cameos from DOGTV’s Chief Dog Officer Willy and Chief Nap Officer Jax from Times Square’s live event


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  • A 24‑hour “National Dog Day” bundle deal from Dog TV: 1‑year subscription, VIP gift pack (Buddy ID tag, virtual vet access, etc.), all for $24—available today only.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):

Hey guys. We had an awesome live show last week on National Dog Day. I hope you had an awesome day with your dog, but we were in Times Square. We had the dog moms on the show, and Amanda, and we thought you might like to see Chris and I live on the show.

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