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Pet Parenting And Lifestyle Episodes

Being a great pet parent isn’t just about vet visits and training sessions—it’s about creating a home and lifestyle where pets and people truly thrive together. These episodes explore the everyday challenges and joys of life with pets, from building routines that work to keeping your home clean, calm, and pet-friendly.

Topics included: balancing life with pets, home organization, cleaning and odor control, travel with pets, family and pet routines, mental enrichment, pet parent mindset, lifestyle tips.
Sept. 14, 2025

Thinking about getting a puppy or kitten for your preschooler? It might look adorable on social media, but in real life it’s often a recipe for stress, safety risks, and heartbreak. Well-meaning parents often believe getting ...

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Aug. 17, 2025

Do you feel like no matter how much you clean, your home still smells like pets and looks like a fur factory? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Fosterling, pet foster mom and social media favorite, to bre...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Thinking about adding another pet to your family? Before you give in to those puppy-dog eyes or kitten purrs, hit pause. Because while one more pet can be wonderful, it can also turn your home upside down if the timing or rea...

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June 29, 2025

Ever feel like you're the only one who remembers to feed the dog, clean the litter box, or refill the water bowls? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing all the pet care yourself. This bonus summer episode gives pet advice and a complete system to get your household to step up and share the pet care load, without nagging, yelling, or turning into the resentful pet parent you swore you’d never be. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • The communication traps that ke...

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March 25, 2025

Did I wait too long? Did I do the right thing? What if I failed them? If you’ve lost a beloved pet, you’ve probably asked yourself these same painful questions. Grief is hard enough, but guilt can make healing feel impossible...

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March 4, 2025

Thinking about getting a dog? Hold that thought. Too many rescue dog adoptions fail because people fall for a face or a story without understanding what they’re signing up for. Choosing the wrong dog, whether it's a rescue do...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Looking for the perfect gift for the pet lover in your life? Before you grab another generic toy or novelty mug, let’s talk about gifts that actually get used, appreciated, and remembered. In this episode, I’m sharing the bes...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Holiday photos, family visits, colder weather—your pet’s grooming routine matters more than ever this season. In this episode, I sit down with Julia Benning, Lead Grooming Advisor for Well Groomed Pets and a Fear-Free Certifi...

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July 30, 2024

You don’t even have to own a pet to benefit from one. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist and communication coach Dr. Denise M. Dudley to explore the powerful ways pets improve our emotional and physical health. Whe...

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July 9, 2024

Think you’re ready to adopt a pet? You might want to double-check. In this candid episode, Amy breaks down 10 common reasons pet adopters get rejected—and most have no idea they’re making these mistakes. Drawing from 15 years...

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