USA Dog Behavior Podcast · February 11, 2026 · 9 min
Do Dogs Go to Heaven?
When a beloved dog dies, many of us ask the same question: Do dogs go to heaven? In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explores this deeply emotional topic from a pan-religious and personal perspective, drawing from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Eastern traditions. He also reflects on why grief makes us feel childlike and why stories like the Rainbow Bridge poem and the book Dog Heaven bring so much comfort. This episode is for anyone who has lost a heart dog—or will someday. It’s not about pro...