Covered In Pet Hair – A fun late-night boozy pet podcast

Let's talk about cats and the ladies that love them! In this episode, Isabel interviews Jae Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre, known on social media as The Two Crazy Cat Ladies. To start, they play a drinking game - Two Truths and a Lie - in which Jae may have cheated and Adrienne gets Isabel thinking. Jae and Adrienne have never met Isabel before but they figure out her lie tout suite, probably because they love wine as much as Isabel does. From welder (Adrienne) and dog product maker (Jae) "in a past life," these two crazy cat ladies believe that cats aren't as popular or as spoiled as dogs are but they are working to make the lives of cats better by educating their families and creating natural supplements with cats in mind. Isabel quizzes them on their knowledge of cats and their behavior and they all have a great chat about how truly underrated cats can be.

EPISODE NOTES: The Two Crazy Cat Ladies

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Episode 44 of Covered in Pet Hair features one of the dog training world's most talented leaders. Michael Shikashio, dog aggression expert, and Isabel discuss the reward Mike yields from helping families that are struggling with their dog's aggressive behavior. As a renowned dog trainer specializing in canine aggression, Mike helps families attain peace with dogs that have a hard time managing the world around them. Aggression is complicated but it's something that a dedicated and knowledgeable trainer can successfully address, given the right tools, consistency, and compassion. Mike is a wealth of knowledge and an advocate for aggressive dogs, hoping to help families heal from the overwhelm and fear of fall-out from their aggressive dog's behavior.

EPISODE NOTES: The Bitey End of the Dog

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The holiday spirit abounds in this episode with John Bartlett and Jessica Dwyer Bartlett. In it, we discuss ways in which cat parents can celebrate the holidays and decorate inside and outside their home while keeping their cats and keepsakes safe. In the first game, Never Have I Ever - Holiday Edition - we find out who has gotten drunk at a holiday party, who has regifted holiday gifts, and more. We learn about the festive cat that graces John and Jess' front yard and play a second game, Keep it or Gift it?! in which we discuss real cat-themed products and if John and/or Jess would keep them or give them away.

EPISODE NOTES: Keep It Or Gift It?! Holiday Special

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It's not every day that a law enforcement officer, trained to seek out proof and follow the letter of the law, comes out with a book about how a special bond with his dog led him to a spiritual awakening, but, thankfully, Brandon Wainwright did just that. A police officer of over a decade, Brandon was never one to jump on a bandwagon, especially when it didn't ring true to him. He needed to see it, feel it, and believe it before endorsing anything in life. Then, he lost his beloved Tyson, a Chihuahua/Doxie mix and that devastating experience changed everything.

In this episode, Isabel invites Brandon to put his police senses to the test during the first game, Did it Happen? K9 Edition. She recounts stories about police officers and police dogs taken from a website called www.DogTime.com. Brandon has to decide if the stories are true or false and, well, as a true pro, Brandon gets them all right. In the second game, Isabel gives Brandon one minute to share the most noteworthy revelations Tyson shared from the other side. If you're a non-believer, your limits will be tested. If you're a believer, however, you'll be nodding along with us as we discuss the complexities of a life lived by us "spirits having a human experience."

EPISODE NOTES: Tyson's Gift

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Have you ever heard the term canine mental health? If so, you may know this week's guest, Jenna Romano, because she's credited with coining the term and specializes in teaching families how to prioritize and ease their anxious dog's psyche.

In episode 41, Isabel and Jenna talk about Jenna's journey from showing dogs at the young age of 11 to her dog training business now in her late twenties. Jenna started training dogs to make extra money in college but soon realized that dog training was more her passion than her planned major, film studies. She left her coursework and never looked back. Today, Jenna has a fantastic social media and YouTube following as well as a program for pet parents that need specialized help in separation anxiety, reactivity, and more.

EPISODE NOTES: What is Canine Mental Health?

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It was such a joy to have the opportunity to chat with Kimberly Gauthier, the creator behind the Keep the Tail Wagging blog, which is about to celebrate its 10th year anniversary. Kimberly has done years of research on feeding dogs raw dog food and how to keep things simple. She recognizes that life is generally 'too expensive, too complicated, and too time-consuming' as it is, she therefore doesn't think raw dog food should be as well. In this episode, I ask Kimberly to rebut the reasons dog parents usually give when they explain why raw feeding is not for them. In an honest and straightforward way, Kimberly agrees with some of these reasons but gives excellent tips on ways around them. I also ask Kimberly to list the many ways in which pet parents can quickly improve their dogs' lives with minimal effort. She goes over the one minute I allotted in our second game, "Keep the Tail Wagging," but only because she was on a roll and I couldn't bring myself to interrupt her awesome suggestions.

EPISODE NOTES: Keep the Tail Wagging with Kimberly Gauthier

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It was an honor for Isabel to sit down with Dr. Christopher Pachel of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel is one of fewer than 100 Animal Behaviorists in the WORLD! In this episode, Isabel and Dr. Pachel discuss what it takes to become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and earn the right to call oneself an Animal Behaviorist. Apart from a Veterinary degree, and a bunch of research and on-the-job training, Dr. Pachel describes his 4+ year process of obtaining ACVB certification in the show's first game, "What's a Behaviorist?"

In the second part of the show, they discuss the role Vet Behaviorists play vs. traditional veterinarians and certified dog trainers. Dr. Pachel describes vet behaviorists as psychiatrists, psychologists, and even social workers. Isabel is always thrilled to hear that support exists for our furry and four-legged companions. Dr. Pachel specializes in cats and dogs and is a true legend in the pet industry.

EPISODE NOTES: Much Ado About Naughty

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Are your pets in your funeral plans??? For Covered in Pet Hair's Halloween Special, Life After Death, I had the opportunity to talk to Traci Denver about things I have never thought about when it comes to funeral homes, cemeteries, cremation, etc. and how our pets fit into all that.

As Funeral Director & Embalmer at The Life Forest, Traci and I discuss all things funerals, cremation, and spending eternity in the same plot as our pets. Traci walks me through the ins and outs of pets and the funeral service industry and we learn about celebrations of life in cultures across the world and throughout history. Traci shares what she has planned for her final resting place. It's actually really funny. I'm still on the fence about my plans now that I know that placing my pets' ashes with mine is an option. We hope this episode gives you lots to think about and lots to celebrate.

EPISODE NOTES: Halloween Special, Life After Death, with Funeral Director and Embalmer, Traci Denver

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In Covered in Pet Hair Episode 37 with Tori Mistick of the Wear Wag Repeat blog and podcast, Isabel and Tori talk about why Tori chose to make women and dogs her focus. In short, Tori wants to dismantle the patriarchy and help dogs, one successful female pet pro at a time.

Tori is a lover of all things dog and stays active with her two older pups. As they age, she becomes more enamored with her senior pups and all the benefits that come with sharing her life with them. In this episode, Tori plays "Who Run the World" where she guesses if the accomplishments Isabel shares are those of an exceptional human female or of a proud canine.

EPISODE NOTES: Wear, Wag, Repeat

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Elizabeth Gallardo, a longtime rescue volunteer, works with her team and Miami Dade Animal Services to find cats forever homes after they spend some time being socialized around both cats and humans at The Cat's Meow Cafe in Miami. Humans pay a cover fee to enter, can purchase drinks and refreshments, including beer, and play with cats to their heart's content. It's a great concept and a serious undertaking.

Isabel quizzes Elizabeth on cat café trivia, asks all about The Cat's Meow's admission fee, available snacks, and more. Elizabeth shares how Covid-19 impacted their opening plans, how the concept of cat cafés came to be, and even gives us a brief virtual tour of the facility. Elizabeth is a true advocate for the homeless cats in Miami, Florida and Isabel can't wait to visit The Cat's Meow Café the next time she's in her hometown.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Cafe'ing

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