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Nov. 25, 2024

Pet Food Labels Are Lying: How To Feed Better Without Going Broke

Not sure what’s actually healthy for your pet to eat? You’re not alone. Pet food labels are confusing on purpose, marketing is loud, and even “prescription” diets can leave you feeling stuck and broke. In this episode, certif...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Gift Shopping for Pet Lovers? Avoid the Duds

Looking for a holiday gift that your pet loving friends will truly appreciate? Before you grab another toy, treat sampler, or pet themed mug, let’s walk through what makes a gift thoughtful, useful, and personal. In this epis...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Worried A Rescue Dog Was Traumatized? What To Do First

Love is important, but love alone won’t fix fear. If you’re considering adopting a rescue dog and you’re worried about trauma, shutdown behavior, reactivity, or “what did I just bring home?”, this episode will help you make a smarter decision and avoid the mistakes that set dogs and adopters up to …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Holiday Grooming Tips Every Pet Parent Needs to Know

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 Certi...

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Oct. 29, 2024

Zoomies: The Dog Park That’s Redefining Pet Community and Safety

What if your local dog park wasn’t just a place to play—but a thriving community built for both pets and people? In this episode, I talk with Ramy Saleh, CEO of Zoomies Dog Park, about how he’s reshaping the dog park experien...

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Oct. 22, 2024

How Rescue Dog Wines Is Saving Lives One Bottle at a Time

What if every bottle of wine you opened also helped save a rescue dog’s life? In this episode, I talk with Blair Lott, co-founder of Rescue Dog Wines, about how he and his wife Laura turned their passion for wine into a missi...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Dog Training: Why “Don’t Train Your Dog” Might Be The Best Advice

What if the dog training methods you've learned are creating more problems than they're fixing? In this episode, I speak with Angie Winters, author of "Don't Train Your Dog," about why traditional dog training tips and methods often fall short and what to do instead. Drawing from over 20 years of e…

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Oct. 8, 2024

What It’s Really Like to Be an Animal Rescuer

Ever wondered what it’s really like to dedicate your life to saving animals? In this special episode, I’m the guest on The Story of My Pet podcast, hosted by Julie Marty-Pearson. I share my journey from a childhood encounter ...

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Oct. 1, 2024

How Smart Is Your Dog Really? What Science Says

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking—or how much they really understand? In this episode, I talk with Jennifer S. Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence . We exp...

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Sept. 24, 2024

The Festival That Honors Pets and People Who Love Them

What makes a community celebration truly unforgettable? Love—and pets. In this episode, I talk with Father Justin Briggle of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church about the story behind Harvest PawFest, a joyful festival created to ...

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