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Nov. 2, 2025

Choosing a Dog Boarding Facility? Watch for These Red Flags

Great dog boarding facilities can be hard to find and leaving your dog (or cat) in someone else’s care can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re not sure what goes on behind those kennel doors. In this episode, Amy sits do...

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Oct. 26, 2025

Stop Your Pet Care Guilt Spiral For Good

Ever feel guilty for working too much, missing walks, or not giving your pet enough attention? You’re not alone. Pet parenting struggles like guilt, burnout, and overwhelm are more common than most people admit. But what if g...

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Oct. 19, 2025

Stop Trusting Pet Care Advice on Social Media

Ever searched online for pet care advice and ended up more confused than when you started? One post about your dog throwing up turns into 60 conflicting comments, arguments, and fear-filled stories, and suddenly you’re spiral...

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Oct. 12, 2025

Stop Overpaying for Grooming: What You Can DIY vs Leave to the Pros

Trying to save money on grooming? Whether you’ve got a dog or a cat, this episode will give you DIY dog grooming tips for beginners, and help you figure out what you can safely and confidently do at home versus what’s better ...

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Oct. 5, 2025

Dog Training: Crate Training Without The Stress

Think crate training is as simple as putting your dog in the crate and calling it a night? That’s the biggest reason it fails. Crate training isn’t instant. It’s a step-by-step process that builds your dog’s trust and confide...

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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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