If your dog runs the other way when the crate comes out, you are not alone. Crate training does not have to be stressful when it starts the right way. The key is making the crate a positive, fun place your dog actually wants to be. This clip comes from…
When you bring home a new cat and it hides, it’s easy to take it personally. But hiding isn’t rejection — it’s survival mode. Your cat is processing a huge change and doing the safest thing it knows: finding a quiet, secure spot until it feels safe. This clip comes…
Getting the wrong size crate can cause stress for both you and your dog. Too small and your dog feels trapped. Too big and it encourages accidents or unwanted behavior. The right crate should make your dog feel safe, not confined. This clip comes from the full episode “How to…
If your house smells like pets no matter how often you clean, your rugs are probably the reason. Rugs trap dander, dirt, and odor deep in the fibers, and no amount of vacuuming or shampooing gets them truly clean. This clip comes from the full episode “How I Keep My…
Leaving your pet 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 down with Carmen Rustenbeck, Founder & CEO of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), to talk about what safe, professional pet…
Struggling to keep your house clean when you live with pets? You don’t need hours to stay on top of the fur and smells. Cleaning in short bursts makes it manageable and keeps your home fresh without feeling overwhelmed. This clip comes from the full episode “How I Keep My…
Keeping a clean house with pets doesn’t have to mean spending hours every day chasing fur and smells. The key is to start small and focus on the areas that matter most — the spaces you value and spend the most time in. This clip comes from the full episode…
You might think your cat’s litter box is clean because you scooped it, but your cat probably disagrees. Most pet parents underestimate what “clean” actually means, and that misunderstanding is one of the biggest reasons cats stop using their box. This clip comes from the full episode “Cat Won’t Use…
If you ever feel guilty for not spending enough time with your pet or making mistakes along the way, you’re not alone. Pet parent guilt can weigh you down, but it doesn’t have to. The key is recognizing when you’re doing your best and giving yourself grace. This clip comes…
Ever feel guilty for working too much, missing walks, or not giving your pet enough attention? You’re not alone. But what if guilt isn’t the real problem? In this episode, I’m joined by Sheryl Green (https://sherylgreenspeaks.com/) , speaker, author of You Had Me at No, and recovering people-pleaser who helps…