Dogs Beyond the Lab

Podcast by John Ramer, Chelsey Marino, Lori, Cohen

English

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About Dogs Beyond the Lab

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 transition and the long emotional journey that follows.Hosted through the voices and experiences of rescuers, behavior specialists, sanctuary leaders, adopters, veterinarians, and advocates, the podcast tells stories of resilience from both ends of the leash. Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of dogs learning how to trust, play, communicate, and simply exist outside the controlled environment of a lab. At the same time, the series reveals the emotional realities faced by the humans who welcome these dogs into their homes and hearts.The podcast features the expertise and lived experience of leaders in the field, including John Ramer of Kindness Ranch, Lori Cohen of The Beagle Alliance, and Chelsey Marino of Command Canine, whose rehabilitation work has helped former research dogs adapt to life beyond the laboratory. Together, they provide insight into rescue efforts, advocacy work, behavioral rehabilitation, and the evolving conversation around animal testing and rehoming.But this is not a podcast solely for people connected to former research dogs. Anyone who has loved a dog through illness, trauma, fear, aging, anxiety, or the everyday messiness of life together will find themselves in these stories. Dogs Beyond the Lab understands that living with dogs is rarely perfect. It is patient work. Emotional work. Relationship work. The show embraces the idea that being a good guardian is not about always having the right answers, but about continuing to show up with compassion, consistency, and care.At its core, Dogs Beyond the Lab is about connection. It is about the quiet ways dogs change us, soften us, ground us, and teach us to notice more. It is a series about second chances, healing, advocacy, and hope — and about the realization that sometimes the dog we set out to save becomes the one who ultimately saves us.

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This is Dogs Beyond The Lab. [https://beyondthelab.dog] This show explores what happens after rescue — when dogs raised in research facilities encounter freedom, trust, and everyday life for the very first time. Featuring insights from John Ramer, Lori Cohen, and Chelsey Marino. John Ramer is the Executive Director of Kindness Ranch [https://kindnessranch.org/], one of the leading sanctuaries in North America dedicated to former research animals. Working in animal rescue since 1999, he has devoted his career to helping animals transition from laboratories into safe, loving homes. John is widely respected for building compassionate partnerships that create alternatives to euthanasia for retired research animals. Lori Cohen is the Founder and Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance [https://thebeaglealliance.org/], a Canadian charity focused on rescuing and rehoming former research beagles. Through advocacy, education, and hands-on rescue work, she has helped bring national attention to animal testing in Canada while creating pathways for dogs to move from laboratories into loving homes. Lori’s work has helped place dozens of former research dogs with foster and adoptive families across North America. Chelsey Marino is a canine Behavior Specialist and the founder of Command Canine [https://www.commandcanine.dog/], where she specializes in fear, anxiety, and trauma rehabilitation. She is also the creator of The Keeper & Kin Project, North America’s only training and rehabilitation program designed specifically for former research dogs. Chelsey works closely with rescues, sanctuaries, and adopters across Canada and the United States to help severely traumatized dogs adjust to life beyond the laboratory. They will introduce you to a compassionate series about rehabilitation, patience, and the profound emotional connection between humans and dogs. While rooted in the experiences of former research beagles, the show ultimately speaks to anyone who has loved a dog through life’s challenges — fear, illness, aging, uncertainty, and growth. Dogs Beyond the Lab is the story about second chances, healing, and the realization that sometimes the animals we believe we are saving are the very ones who change us most. Connect with us on our website [https://beyondthelab.dog] or Follow the Show on.... Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dogs-beyond-the-lab/id1896464445] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cJYHnty2kQWdJzrblH1] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7edd011b-4a88-4743-b23e-8cd7bf9d0614/dogs-beyond-the-lab] iHeart Radio [https://iheart.com/podcast/332918484] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

3 May 2026 - 3 min

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