In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Eve Molzohon, founder of Dog Handler Academy and a pet care business owner with more than two decades of experience, to explore why structured staff training is essential for safer, more consistent pet care operations. Eve shares how years of running dog daycare, boarding, and training facilities and solving real operational challenges led her to develop a more systematic approach to employee education.

In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Sasha Riess, co-founder and CEO of Pure Love and Harmony and founder of the Pure Love and Harmony Institute, to examine why modern dog grooming should go beyond coat care and consider behavior, stress, nutrition, and the human-dog relationship as interconnected parts of canine wellbeing.

Pet surrender often begins long before an animal reaches a shelter. In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with BJ Adkins, founder of Animal Angels Foundation and author of The Shift to Prevention, to examine how early intervention can help keep pets and families together during financial, housing, medical, and behavioral challenges.

In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with racehorse trainer Rachel Sells of RLS Racing to reveal what it actually takes to operate a professional Thoroughbred racing stable while keeping the horse at the center of every decision.

Rachel explains that her approach to owners begins with a clear principle: she advocates for the horse first, building her business through honesty, trust, and word-of-mouth relationships.

What does it take to build a pet business that can actually grow, scale, and create lasting impact? In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Wayne Hartley Jr., registered veterinary technologist, groomer, entrepreneur, and founder of multiple pet industry ventures, to explore why community, collaboration, education, and strong business systems are essential for the future of pet care.

In this forward-thinking episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes Michelle Huie, Founder and CEO of Shop.Pet, to explore how independent pet businesses can increase revenue without the costs, inventory, and complexity of traditional retail.

Michelle shares how her platform empowers groomers, trainers, veterinarians, pet sitters, daycare operators, and other pet professionals to create personalized online storefronts featuring trusted products they already recommend every day.

In this heartfelt episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes Kate Titus, canine mobility specialist, author, and founder of A Loyal Companion, for an in-depth conversation about one of the most important and emotional topics in pet care: helping dogs maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life after injury, illness, or aging.

In this inspiring episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes KJ McGlinn, President of KJ Media, founder of PurrCon, media personality, and community-building expert, for a powerful conversation about why the most successful pet businesses don't grow through promotion alone they grow by creating community, connection, and belonging.

In this eye-opening episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Marcy Lambert, founder of Marcy’s Pet Kitchen, to uncover what’s really hiding behind the labels, marketing claims, and buzzwords dominating today’s pet treat industry.

Inspired by her own dogs' struggles with allergies, digestive issues, and food sensitivities, Marcy built a brand focused on limited-ingredient, functional treats made with wholesome ingredients and a clear purpose.

In this deeply moving episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo explores one of the most emotional and least understood areas of the pet industry: end-of-life care for beloved pets. Joined by Mike Harris, Founder, President, and CEO of Pet Passages, and Andrea Dunadie Harris, Vice President, the conversation reveals how a personal loss inspired a nationwide movement to bring dignity, transparency, and compassion to pet aftercare.