In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Amanda Wilbourne, founder of The Nautical Dog, Williamsburg’s only independently owned and operated pet market. Amanda shares her journey of opening The Nautical Dog in 2006 and its evolution into a trusted local pet store known for hand-picked, high-quality products. Angela and Amanda discuss the importance of supporting local independent pet stores, vetting products thoroughly, and educating pet parents on nutrition and wellness. They explore issues within the pet food industry, including recalls and the dominance of big corporations. Additionally, Amanda highlights The Nautical Dog's community involvement, including their partnership with the humane society in their Cat Cove.

Episode Recap: 

• Importance of local independent pet stores
• Vetting products for The Nautical Dog
• Doing the research and educating pet parents
• The pet food industry & pet food recalls
• Big pet corporations owning everything from pet food to veterinary clinics
• Schwartzy’s Cat Cove & partnering with the humane society
• The Nautical Dog winning awards in the community
• How The Nautical Dog started
• Seeing the impact on pets & their families
• The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
• There’s always more to learn when it comes to our pets
• The importance of finding the right vet for you and your pet

Episode Resources:

• The Nautical Dog and Schwartzy’s Cat Cove
• The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
• Follow The Nautical Dog on Instagram and Facebook 
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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