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Sept. 28, 2025

Dog Training: Stop Buying The Wrong Crate

Confused about which crate is right for your dog? With so many sizes, styles, and price points, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and to end up wasting time and money on the wrong crate for your dog. The right crate isn’t just ab...

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Sept. 21, 2025

Cat Won't Use the Litter Box? 6 Rules You’re Probably Breaking

Understanding cat litter box issues is one of the top problems cat owners face. You think your litter box setup is fine, yet your cat is still peeing on the bath mat or worse, on your bed! In this episode, I share expert pet ...

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Sept. 14, 2025

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Pet for Your Child Under 5

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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Sept. 7, 2025

Is Crating Cruel? 5 Surprising Benefits for Your Dog

Is crating your dog cruel, or could it actually be one of the kindest things you do for them? Many pet parents picture their pup feeling trapped or lonely, so they avoid crates altogether. But when used the right way, a crate...

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Aug. 31, 2025

Dog Training Isn’t Working? Find The Right Trainer

Are you at the end of your rope with your dog’s behavior, but not sure if it’s time to hire a professional dog trainer, or worried about picking the wrong one? You’re not alone. The dog training world can feel like the Wild W...

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Aug. 24, 2025

Bringing Home a New Cat? Build Trust Fast With the CATS Method

That friendly, purring shelter cat you fell in love with can sometimes turn into a ghost or even a hissy ball of nerves the moment you get them home. It’s not rejection. It’s survival mode. And how you handle those first few ...

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Aug. 17, 2025

How I Keep My Home Fresh and Fur-Free… Even With 8 Pets

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

Pet Cost Hacks: 6 Guilt-Free Pet Food Savings Ideas That Work

Are you tired of feeling like you need a second job just to buy pet food? And do the “pet food savings” ideas you’ve tried so far leave you feeling guilty, like you’re short-changing your pet’s nutrition? You’re not alone. Pr...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Pet Cost Hacks: 5 Ways to Afford Your Vet Bill Without Stress

Does a single vet visit feel like it could wipe out your bank account? You're not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. Too many pet parents walk in for a quick checkup and walk out with a bill they didn’t expect and don’t know how to prevent. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real cost o…

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Aug. 10, 2025

The Truth About Year-Round Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Meds

You’re staring at another $200 vet bill and wondering if skipping a month of flea, tick, or heartworm meds will really matter. Your dog barely goes outside. Your cat’s never seen a flea. And those preventatives are not cheap....

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