Today we are joined by Master Groomer and Artero Pet Care operations manager Lulu Rodriguez, who tells us about her journey through the pet care industry.

Jessie Jaggers from Sharp Edges talks about his sharpening business and gives tips to maintain clippers, clippers blades, and other grooming equipment. Plus, Karin talks about two products she uses all the time.

Corey Benedict is Nestle Purina PetCare’s Area Manager, Breeder/Enthusiast Group in the Southeast, and a founding member of the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America. A longtime breeder, he is an AKC Breeder of Merit. Also, Karin recommends her favorite slicker brushes.

Nichole Proctor is an AKC Breeder of Merit of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. She has just over 13 years in the breed (showing/breeding) and she is a Raw Feeding Mentor.

As we bring Season 1 to a close, Elise and I reflect on my idea to start a podcast, and then chat with our guest Heather Blakeman, CPDT-KA. Heather received her Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed accreditation from the independent certification council, CCPDT, in 2017, is a Fear Free Certified Professional, a Professional Member of the APDT, and is a Certified AKC CGC Evaluator.

This week we’re talking to licensed vet tech Brittany Magill about emergency preparedness. If you live in Arizona and would like to utilize Brittany’s concierge vet tech services, check out jbmagillvettech.com for more information!

This week Karin and Elise catch up with owner and head trainer, Chris Miara from Rosetree Dog Training in Lexington, KY. Later, Karin talks about a new grooming purchase.

We talk with Angel Carmona and Sydney Abel about how they are starting to train their poodle puppies to become service dogs.

Elise and Karin talk about how helpful it is to join a dog community that meets and furthers your needs, whether you are new to poodles or new to the show / sports world.

We get a 10-week pupdate as more pups head to their permanent homes, and we talk to Dr. Micah Halpern about GenSol Diagnostics, including how his own dog’s condition led to the start of GenSol and how his company makes genetic testing easier for breeders and veterinarians.