Josh Gondelman and journalist Elise Hu talk with a caller about a snack-loving pug, family food boundaries, and the delicate art of not being outsmarted by a dog.<br><br>What You’ll Hear<br><br>A Pug With a Plan: Listener Kimmie’s pug is sweet, round, and always ready to scarf down unattended toast. The group considers what happens when a determined dog meets a distracted household.<br><br>Dinner Without the Drama: Elise shares the mealtime training trick that helped her very hungry golden retriever stay put. <br><br>The Father-in-Law Factor: Josh and Elise help Kimmie think through how to explain to her family that those pleading pug eyes are less “sad puppy” and more “expert negotiator.”<br><br>CHAPTERS<br>00:00 Intro & greetings<br>01:28 Listener Kimmie calls in with a pug-related question<br>03:05 Vet judgment and toddler toast chaos<br>04:14 Pug appreciation and loud snoring<br>05:01 Josh on food-motivated pugs<br>06:28 The importance of place training<br>07:49 The father-in-law snack twist<br>08:25 Healthier treats and boundary-setting<br>10:58 A secret car-window talent<br>11:25 Oscar, Abraham Lincoln, and clever pets<br>14:25 Goodnights!<p>For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6903aa8095ee8b18150a6546/shows/690506f33906f8011ad09a86/hatch.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hatch.co</a>. Follow us on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hatchpodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @hatchpodcasts</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hatchforsleep/shorts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>