Dogman Sighting and Cryptid Investigations in Gallup New Mexico

Randy Caveman Yazzie has been making waves in the paranormal community lately, and after stumbling across his recent appearance on the "Don't Whistle at Night" podcast, it's easy to see why. This Navajo investigator brings a perspective you don't hear often enough in the world of cryptid research, blending traditional knowledge with boots-on-the-ground fieldwork across the Navajo Nation. The episode kicks off with Randy and his crew fresh off an investigation near Gallup, New Mexico, where they checked out a structure locals claim is a hangout for a skinwalker. For those unfamiliar, skinwalkers are a deeply feared figure in Navajo tradition—shape-shifters said to take on animal forms and possess the ability to curse or harm people. Randy admits he did something most Navajo people would never dare: he whistled at the structure. In Navajo culture, whistling at night is considered extremely dangerous, as it's believed to attract malevolent entities. The fact that he walked out of there alive and seemingly intact is noteworthy in itself. Things got even stranger when his teammate Lee, a gifted hand trembler (a traditional Navajo healer who diagnoses illness through trembling movements), reported hearing voices trying to communicate with him. At the same time, a massive light appeared in the sky. Randy suspected a UFO, while Lee leaned toward the skinwalker explanation. Randy pulled out his powerful green laser, pointed it at the light, and the thing immediately shut off. Whether that was coincidence or something more responsive, it's the kind of detail that makes you stop and think. The crew was cruising around at 3 AM when a TikTok live viewer spotted something tall and red on the side of the road that nobody in the vehicle could see. They also encountered coyotes crossing their path and wisely chose to turn around rather than cross it. In Navajo tradition, crossing a coyote's path at night is considered a bad omen. They also mentioned Kate Carson's cave and the Anisi ruins as future investigation sites, with reports of hands appearing in the windows of the ruins—chilling stuff. But the most compelling part of the episode comes when Randy opens up about his own research into Bigfoot and Dogman. He shares a story about his cousin's terrifying encounter with what can only be described as a Dogman. The cousin was working on his car when he heard his puppy acting strange. He looked around and saw something that made three quick steps before disappearing behind an RV. When he went to investigate, the creature was about 100 feet away. His description? A werewolf-like figure with a massive head and a leaner, more defined body—definitely wolf-like in the face. Dogman encounters have been reported across the country for decades, with hotspots in places like Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin, and parts of the Midwest. Witnesses consistently describe a bipedal canine creature standing between six and eight feet tall, with glowing eyes and a terrifying presence. The consistency of these reports across different regions and time periods is something researchers take seriously. Randy's approach to investigating these phenomena is refreshing. He's not out to prove anything—he's out to document and understand. His willingness to share traditional Navajo perspectives alongside his Bigfoot and Dogman research makes him a unique voice in the field. The episode is worth checking out for anyone interested in how Indigenous knowledge intersects with modern cryptid hunting. The "Don't Whistle at Night" podcast is hosted by Don Yazi and Darren Yazy on the United Public Radio Network. Randy Caveman Yazzie brings a wealth of experience and a grounded perspective to every episode. If you're into skinwalkers, Bigfoot, Dogman, or just love hearing about late-night investigations in some of the most haunted landscapes in America, this one's a must-watch.