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

Join Isabel and inventor, Kirsten Brand, to discuss how Kirsten was inspired to invent noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Raising a noise-phobic dog is no easy feat and Emma, Kirsten's beloved dog, showed many of the typical signs of noise phobia and noise-induced anxiety during storms and fireworks. Wanting to come up with a solution for a problem that 1 in 3 dogs - maybe more - experience regularly, Kirsten not only developed a product that is comfortable for dogs to wear but also plays relaxing music to enhance their enjoyment. Play along to learn just how serious the problem of noise-phobia can be for dogs and their families and get some tips on how your dog can be trained to accept the technology. Then, listen as Kirsten shares her Shark Tank experience and how the sharks got it very wrong with her product. Enjoy the show!

EPISODE NOTES: The Sharks Got it Wrong! Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Dogs

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Join Isabel as she celebrates love with her favorite bromance, the one between Nathan the CatLady Kehn and Sterling "TrapKing" Davis. These two cat lovers are advocates, rescuers, and best friends. They travel the US educating and motivating cat lovers at events, conferences, fundraisers, and more. In this episode, Isabel asks Nathan and Sterling how they met, how they got into their work with cat rescue, and more. Isabel makes the guys blush with her game, "Cat-Inspired Pick-up Lines" and gets to know their cat daddy style in "Never Have I Ever: Cat Dad Edition." Grab a beverage and join the trio for laughs, love, and cats on this awesome episode. Enjoy!!!

EPISODE NOTES: From Cat Dad Bingo to Bromance

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In this episode, we get to know Shaina Denny, Founder and CEO of Dogdrop Dog Daycare. Shaina's dog, Poppy, was a playful, energetic puppy and inspired Shaina to use her extensive business skills to benefit dogs and their families. Dogdrop members (the dogs) and their humans get top-notch care and customer service in conveniently located centers. Committed to the quality of the care they provide, Dogdrop also prioritizes their employees with dedicated and extensive training programs and thoughtful scheduling that prevents burnout. Learn more about this awesome organization as Isabel and Shaina exchange pet industry experiences and dig into the many benefits of flexibility in pet care. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Dog Daycare for the Modern [Helicopter] Pet Parent

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Samm Hutchison, Founder of Bear's Bites and Co-Founder of the Bear's Bites Foundation, is a personal friend of Isabel's. In this fun and informative episode, Isabel and Samm celebrate the holidays while Samm shares her relatively short yet wildly successful pet industry journey. Samm and Isabel discuss Samm's 'Grinchy' take on the holidays and her unrelenting love of dogs, namely her dog, Bear.

Samm also lets us in on her treat-making operation, how long freeze-dried and dehydrated treats last, and more. These two boozy pet lovers have such a great conversation and time that listeners will feel like they too are catching up with old friends. Enjoy the show!

EPISODE NOTES: Single Ingredient Pet Treats - THE BEST TREATS

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Join Isabel and Sally Williams, Founder of Mission Meow, to learn about what makes Mission Meow different from any other feline rescue and advocacy organization. Sally and Isabel discuss disappointing rescue stats and how Sally went from helping pet parents pay for their pet's cancer treatments to now rallying the troops - aka businesses - to support feline rescues. Play along as Sally tells us why senior cats rock, how to meet the perfect cat for you, and more. You won't be disappointed in this discussion from two boozy pet lovers!

EPISODE NOTES: Celebrating Cats & Rescue

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Join Isabel as she catches up with a fantastic pet lover and new friend. Carolyn Rafferty and Isabel met in person at SuperZoo in 2023. They hit it off immediately. Carolyn and her husband, Robert, created a fantastic product and, in this episode, Isabel asks her all about what inspired their litter box tool and the process of creating the product and getting it to market.

Isabel and Carolyn also discuss how Carolyn is raising her children to be cat lovers and the ages during which kids can help with cat-related chores. Whether you have kids or not, you'll surely learn a lot about litter boxes, cat care, and more in this awesome episode.

EPISODE NOTES: PAWS & PLAY: All Things Litter Boxes, Cats & Kids

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This week's episode is all about gratitude and thanksgiving. Whether we're looking forward to celebrating the holidays or are in the midst of profound pet loss and grief, Mindy Meiering of Rainbow Bridge Deck gives tons of helpful tips for being true to ourselves and our emotions this holiday season.

Isabel and Mindy discuss how holidays can be overwhelming for many. Mindy gives us permission to skip the party, leave early, and take care of ourselves this time of year.

EPISODE NOTES: Healing Through Gratitude: Navigating the Holidays with a Thankful Heart

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We all know military working dogs have a tough job but do we know what happens when they retire? In this episode, Isabel interviews Bob Bryant, Co-Founder of Mission K9 Rescue, a 501c-3 that rescues, reunites, rehomes, rehabilitates, and repairs military working dogs when their working days are through. For many of these dogs, the process of finding their way back to their soldier, their country, and a permanent living situation is hard but Mission K9 makes sure that every dollar they earn from donors goes right to the care of these important canine soldiers. Learn more about the organization, the challenges they face, and the way you can get involved while enjoying Bob's banter and Isabel's games. Enjoy the show!

EPISODE NOTES: Mission: Save Retired Military K9s

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Tom Aiello founded Operation Good Boy after realizing that the military story was a beloved part of American culture that many people, including pet lovers, enjoy. In this episode, Isabel learns more about Tom's vision, his loyal pack, and how Operation Good Boy gives back to the military K9 community.

Military aficionados will love our first game in which we cover military training programs such as Delta Force and Army Ranger School. Shoppers like Isabel will enjoy the second game in which Isabel names some of Operation Good Boy's unique products and discusses how they relate back to Tom's military service.

A perfect way to celebrate Veteran's Day 2023, Tom closes the interview with a toast to all the servicemen, servicewomen, and working dogs who give so much for our nation. Enjoy and cheers to military veterans!!!

EPISODE NOTES: Paws and Purpose: Unleashing the Story of Operation Good Boy on Veteran's Day

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In this episode, Isabel interviews Ross Hewitt, screenwriter and producer of the children's film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat is the story of a cat that belongs to an Icelandic queen and is based on an Icelandic folk tale. Having had 13 cats growing up, Ross is no stranger to the depth of cat-friendly friendships. He shares his appreciation of cats, their curiosity, and problem-solving skills while discussing the behind-the-scenes details of how Kris the Cat came off the page and into film form. Join Isabel in getting to know Ross and his masterpiece in this heartwarming episode about perseverance, living in the moment, and making dreams come true. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Behind the Scenes with the Producer of Kid's Movie, Kris the Cat

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