Pet Parenting And Lifestyle Episodes
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.
Remove Pet Smell: Why Your House Still Smells Like Pets After Cleaning
Does your house smell like your pets, and you’re the only one who doesn’t notice it anymore? If the smell keeps coming back no matter how much you clean, you may be treating the wrong problem. If you have ever left home for a...
Say No to Family Pet Sitting, Set Boundaries Without Guilt | Pet Pare…
Do friends and family assume you’ll watch their pet just because you’ve said yes before? What starts as a favor can quickly turn into an expectation that’s hard to undo. In this episode, I break down how to figure out your li...
Is Someone At Home Allergic to Your Pet? Now What?
If you’re panicking and wondering whether your dog or cat has to go because someone at home seems to be allergic, take a breath before you make a heartbreaking decision. In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified pediatri...
Should You Get A Dog For Your Dog, Or Is It a Big Mistake?
Should you get a dog for your dog… or are you about to double your stress, noise, behavior issues, and vet bills? Many pet parents see a bored, clingy, or “lonely” dog (or other pet) and assume the solution is a companion, a ...
One Question That Helps You Speak Up at the Vet | Pet Parent Power-Up
Ever walked out of the vet with a receipt and regret because you didn't ask about options, priorities, or cost? You are not the only one. Most pet parents do not stay quiet because they do not have questions. They stay quiet because they are worried about how the question will make them sound, like…
Pet Tech: How to Tell What’s Actually Worth It
For many pet parents, their pet care plan includes pet tech and a lot of it looks amazing right up until you’re the one charging it, cleaning it, troubleshooting it, and regretting the money you spent. In this episode, AI and...
Seniors With Pets: The Crisis You’re Not Ready For
Are you caring for aging parents with pets, or aging with pets yourself, and hoping it will all just work out when something changes? Because the biggest risk usually is not age, it is waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, o...
One Question That Stops You From Wasting Time on Pet Care | Pet Paren…
Ever feel like you’re doing a ton for your pets, but nothing actually feels easier? If you’re stuck repeating the same corrections, overcomplicating routines, or carrying a low-grade stress cloud all day, this Pet Parent Power-Up is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the one question I use to sn…
Why Your Pet Resolutions Fail By Week 2
Ever hit January 10 and realize your pet routine resolution is already sliding? If you’ve promised yourself you'll focus on pet care - you’ll walk your dog more, train your cat, brush your pet’s teeth, or finally get consiste...
Make Your Home Pet-Friendly Without Looking Like A Kennel
Love your pets but hate what they do to your house? In this episode, award-winning designer Pamela O’Brien shares smart, practical pet-friendly home design tips to help you create a space that looks good, feels organized, and stands up to real life with pets. We cover everything from pet proof floo…