The holiday season is approaching fast! In this episode, Amy Castro sits down with Julia Benning, Lead Grooming Advisor for Well Groomed Pets and a Fear-Free Certified Groomer, to dive into everything pet parents need to know for holiday grooming. Julia shares her insights on why grooming is more than…
What if your local dog park could double as a vibrant community hub and a safe haven for both pets and their owners? In this episode, we chat with Ramy Saleh, visionary CEO of Zoomies Dog Park, about how he's transforming this dream into reality. Ramy shares his inspiring journey…
In this episode of Starlight Pet Talk, Blair Lott, co-founder of Rescue Dog Wines, shares a heartwarming story of passion, purpose, and pets. Transitioning from a successful music career to crafting wine in Northern California, Blair and his wife Laura turned their love for winemaking into a mission to save…
Angie Winters, the insightful author of "Don't Train Your Dog," challenges everything you thought you knew about dog training. She argues that traditional training methods relying on treats and fear miss the mark, emphasizing that true guidance comes from understanding a dog's emotional needs and forming a genuine bond. Tune…
Unlock the Secrets of Canine Intelligence with Jennifer S. Holland Ever wonder how smart your dog really is? In this episode, Jennifer S. Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence, takes us on a journey into the amazing world of canine intelligence. From…
What happens when a hurricane derails your plans, your car breaks down, and you end up in a sketchy hotel? Join us on an epic 1,672-mile journey from Texas to New York, where my best friend Bev and I, Amy Castro, faced these challenges and more—all in the name of…
Season 2, Episode 31 In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Wainberg, Senior VP of Synchrony Financial Service’s Pet Business, to discuss the rising costs of pet care and how to manage them. With pet ownership at an all-time high, many of us will face unexpected pet health expenses…
Season 2, Episode 32 Join host Amy Castro as she sits down with expert dog trainer Ruth Hegarty to tackle one of the most misunderstood challenges for dog owners—separation anxiety. This episode cuts through the noise to deliver practical, proven strategies that can make a real difference for you and…
Season 2, Episode 35 If you love this episode, text a friend now and share the link! What happens when both you and your spouse are suddenly called to military duty, leaving your beloved pet with no one to care for them? This was the challenge Alisa Sieber-Johnson faced, which…
Season 2, Episode 36 Have you ever wondered if the everyday items your pet uses, like toys and food containers, could be harming their health? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden dangers of plastics in pet products with Aiden Charron from EarthDay.org, who shares startling findings from…