If you’re a senior with a pet, or you love a senior who loves their pet, this is the conversation most families avoid until it’s too late. The biggest risk usually isn’t age, it’s waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, or memory issues to force a last minute decision about…
Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to routine changes, environment shifts, and the emotions of the humans around them? In this episode, canine behavior consultant and pet loss doula Kate LaSala @rescuedbytraining breaks down what we can observe after a pet or person dies, what research suggests about…
Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to change in ways we don’t fully understand? In this clip from The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy Castro digs into what we know, what we don’t, and why behavior changes after a loss or major transition can be so confusing. Want the…
Most pet parents don’t have a pet problem, they have a time problem. In today’s Pet Parent Power-Up (Quick Fix), I’m sharing the one question I use all the time when my routine starts turning into a time-suck, when I’m repeating the same corrections with zero payoff, or when guilt…
Most people quit New Year’s resolutions by week two, and pet routines are usually the first to go. The dog is barking, you can’t find the leash, you’re already running late, and the plan turns into “maybe tomorrow.” That’s not laziness. That’s a plan that never existed. In this episode…
Most New Year’s pet routines fall apart by week two, not because you’re lazy, but because you never had a plan that fits real life with pets. This clip is a quick teaser from The Pet Parent Hotline, where I share one tiny, repeatable plan you can start tonight so…
Most pet stress is really a time problem. In the full episode, I share the one question that stops you from pouring time into the wrong fixes, plus how to use it when you’re stuck in the same pet-parent battles. The full, bonus episode airs Wednesday, 1/7 at 4:00 a.m.…
If your bedding is basically a fur magnet and a surprise puke attack target, this one’s for you. We’re talking simple bedding setups (plus a few pet-friendly home ideas) that protect your space, save your sanity, and still let you cuddle your pets. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.petparenthotline.com/creating-a-home-youre-proud-of-even-with-pets/…
Living with pets shouldn’t mean giving up on a home that feels put-together and functional. In this episode, Amy Castro talks with award-winning interior designer Pamela O’Brien about practical design choices that make a real difference in homes with pets. They cover fabrics and flooring that actually hold up, rugs…
asked pet-friendly designer Pamela O’Brien, and her answer is simple: you can have both, it just takes intentional choices, a little management, and sometimes a small investment. Full episode drops 12/28 at 4 a.m. CT. Comment “BALANCE” if you want the link when it’s live.