About this episode

The episode discusses pet dilemmas and their impact on human relationships with guest Julia Barton.

This episode was originally published on August 26th, 2017. In this episode, adventures in animal ownership! The Sugars, along with Julie Barton — author of the memoir Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself — answer letters about pet dilemmas and the ways these creatures affect human relationships.

More episodes of Dear Sugars

• Dear Sugars presents: "The Midnight Rebellion," a new adventure fiction podcast · April 25, 2026 · 20 min
• Repost: Sex & Aging · March 21, 2026 · 37 min
• Repost: Change Is A Work In Progress · March 7, 2026 · 35 min
• Repost: Should I Stay Or Go? · February 21, 2026 · 34 min
• Throwback: How Do I Find The Courage To Be My Own Guide? · January 31, 2026 · 27 min
• Rewind: Body Weight and Romance · December 6, 2025 · 34 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Dear Sugars podcast page.