https://www.thejoydigi.com/podcasts/oc-pack en-us The OC Pack is the weekly podcast for Orange County pet parents: dog-friendly beaches, trails and patios, vet-bill saving strategies, training and health tips, and the local intel that makes life with your pet happier and more affordable. Hosted by Alex and Jordan. New episode every Thursday. TheJoyDigi The OC Pack is the weekly podcast for Orange County pet parents: dog-friendly beaches, trails and patios, vet-bill saving strategies, training and health tips, and the local intel that makes life with your pet happier and more affordable. Hosted by Alex and Jordan. New episode every Thursday. TheJoyDigi hello@thejoydigi.com false episodic hello@thejoydigi.com (TheJoyDigi) The OC dog beach and trail guide, a pet adoption event in Irvine, the vet-bill trick that saves real money, and the two-minute safety check every trail dog needs. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:49:00 -0700 ocp-ep1-2026-09-25 TheJoyDigi 0:07:49 full Your walk only moves when the leash is loose — Alex and Jordan teach the one rule that ends pulling for good, plus OC leash law, the gear that actually helps, and how to earn off-leash freedom at Huntington Dog Beach. Also in this episode: Irvine Animal Care Center's Puppy Wellness Program (a $50 training credit — check whether you qualify) and what to do when your dog lunges at other dogs on walks. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 ocp-ep2-2026-10-01 TheJoyDigi 0:12:28 full The Vet Bill Playbook: Alex and Jordan walk through seven plays for keeping vet costs down — asking for written estimates and itemized bills, knowing when waiting is safe, California's free-written-prescription right, getting second estimates on big-ticket care, knowing your care tiers (regular vet, urgent care, 24-hour ER), low-cost nonprofit clinics, and planning for big bills before the emergency. Also in this episode: a Golden State Humane Society spotlight with OC low-cost spay/neuter resources, and Ask the Pack answers whether it's rude to ask your vet for a cheaper option. Takeaway: slow down the yes. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:49:00 -0700 ocp-ep3-2026-10-08 TheJoyDigi 0:12:34 full