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Aug. 27, 2024

Rehoming Bonnie: 1,672 Miles to a Forever Home

What happens when you hit the road with a rescue dog, and everything goes wrong? In this episode, I share the story of my 1,672-mile journey from Texas to New York with my best friend Bev and a sweet rescue dog named Bonnie. ...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Is It Really Separation Anxiety, Or Something Else?

Does your dog panic when you leave the house? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, I sit down with expert dog trainer Ruth Hegarty to break down one of the most misunderstood issues in dog behavior: separat...

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Aug. 13, 2024

How to Afford Vet Care Without Breaking the Bank

Worried about the rising cost of caring for your pet? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Wainberg, Senior VP of Synchrony Financial Services’ Pet Business, to talk about how pet parents can prepare fo...

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Aug. 6, 2024

Want Your Pet to Live Longer? Start With These 5 Steps

What if your pet’s health problems aren’t the real problem—but just the symptoms? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Marlene Siegel, a leading voice in bioregulatory veterinary medicine. She shares her holistic, root-cause ap...

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July 30, 2024

Why Being Around Pets Makes You Healthier

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 23, 2024

Dog Training: Fix The 5 Biggest Behavior Problems

Tired of your dog barking nonstop, pulling on the leash, or your dog chewing everything in sight? In this episode, I’m joined by dog training expert Ruth Hegarty to break down the most common behavior problems pet parents fac...

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July 16, 2024

How to Build a Dog-Friendly Community That Works

Want your town or workplace to be more dog-friendly? Here’s how to make it happen. In this episode, I talk with Beth Miller, founder of Wagtown Consulting, about what it really takes to build communities that welcome and supp...

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July 9, 2024

Why Your Adoption Was Denied: 10 Reasons Shelters Say No

Think you’re ready to adopt a pet? You might want to double-check. In this candid episode, Amy breaks down 10 common reasons adoption applications get denied, and most people have no idea they’re raising concerns. Drawing fro...

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July 2, 2024

Want Your Pet in Your Wedding? Listen to this First

Thinking about having your dog or cat walk down the aisle on your big day? Many couples dream of including their pets in their wedding without realizing just how much planning it takes to keep everyone calm, safe, and comfortable. This episode breaks it all down—from what roles pets can realistical…

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June 25, 2024

Are You Prepared to Protect Your Pet in a Disaster?

If disaster strikes, would you know how to protect your pets? Too many pet parents wait until it’s too late to make a plan. Whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, or sudden evacuation, your pet’s safety depends on your preparedness. In this episode, Amy talks with Roxana Petzold from the American Red …

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