Episode 8: Would You Hire a Pet Psychic?

Episode 8: Would You Hire a Pet Psychic?

Welcome back to The Shihtz Show—the podcast about everyday life with a Shih Tzu who lives here rent-free and somehow ended up in charge. This week, Kuki's News Desk explores two stories from the ever-growing world of pet parenting. First, we look at how Gen Z is approaching pet ownership differently, spending more time, money, and attention on their pets than ever before. Then, we dive into the surprising rise of pet psychics—animal communicators who claim to connect with pets through telepathy, energy healing, and even conversations from beyond the rainbow bridge. In Kuki's Confession Booth, I admit how my opinion on dog strollers changed dramatically once I became a Shih Tzu butler. And for this week's Edit, we're revisiting Kuki's recent It-Place, Jenny & Moongchy, and sharing why his new summer carrier has become one of our favorite finds. Whether you're a devoted dog parent, a curious skeptic, or someone who's ever made a questionable purchase for your pet, this episode is for you. Follow Kuki on Instagram: @kuki.shihtzshow [https://www.instagram.com/kuki.shihtzshow/] Watch visual episodes and clips on YouTube: The Shihtz Show [https://www.youtube.com/@TheShihtZShowPod]

The Shih Tzu Intelligence Debate | Episode 7

This week on The Shihtz Show… Kuki responds to the internet debating whether Shih Tzus are secretly geniuses or simply very committed to selective listening. We discuss Kelly Ripa defending Shih Tzus on live television, a rescue story involving over 50 Shih Tzus near Austin, Texas, and Kuki’s extremely specific barking preferences toward younger, smaller, and female dogs. Plus, Kuki discovers a new favorite pet store in New Jersey… and immediately behaves like a silent investor with full financial confidence. Hosted by Daisy, overworked butler to a Shih Tzu who lives here rent-free and still acts like ownership. New episodes every Tuesday.

The Emotional Cost of Loving Dogs Too Much | Episode 6

On this week’s episode of The Shihtz Show, Kuki´s butler spirals emotionally into the world of dog longevity… and realizes she would probably do almost anything for more healthy years with Kuki. From longevity pills and AI pet collars to dog cloning and the rising emotional economy of pet parenting, this episode explores just how deeply people love their dogs — maybe a little too much. Kuki also attends The Dogist walk in Central Park, silently judges strangers from his carrier, and once again reminds everyone that being a picky eater is apparently a full-time personality trait. Plus: • The Dogist & dog lover culture • Why Kuki rejects food before accepting it • Freeze-dried meal toppers that save the butler’s sanity • Emotional support via side-eye Kuki has nothing more to add today. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday.

Emotional Requirements & Wellness Retreat Standards | Episode 5

This week on The Shihtz Show… Kuki covers the rescue of over 1,500 lab beagles now finding homes across the U.S., including New York and New Jersey. We also discuss the scientific “evidence” supporting dogs who sleep on the bed — news Kuki immediately accepted as official policy. In Confession Booth, we address Kuki’s strict nighttime contact requirements and why the butler can no longer fully stretch her legs. And in The Edit, we examine the surprisingly refined diet of an extremely picky Shih Tzu who rejects meals like a difficult food critic… yet somehow enjoys carrots, green beans, and air-dried beets while the butler survives on Trader Joe’s chips. Welcome back to The Shihtz Show — where the dogs have emotional requirements, the butlers have no personal space… and the household negotiations continue next Tuesday.

A Life Well Lived, Location Matters & Kuki’s Rain Refusal | Episode 4

In this episode of The Shihtz Show, Kuki’s News Desk looks at what it really means to live well — from a dog who lived to 31 years in a small village in Portugal, to a 91-year-old woman in Brazil celebrating her birthday surrounded by ten dogs. We also share a New York moment, with a Central Park dog walk hosted in collaboration with The Dogist — a gathering that promises a wide range of personalities. In Confession Booth, I talk about how Kuki communicates his displeasure in very specific ways — and what that reveals about expectations, boundaries, and life with a Shih Tzu. And in The Edit, Kuki weighs in on matters of taste and standards, with this week’s It-Moment: staying in as an act of rain refusal. A little reflective, a little observational — and very much a study in how environment shapes behavior. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Kuki on Instagram: @kuki.shihtzshow