The Juniper Podcast

Many of us train our dogs to keep them safe in various environments, but what if we could train them to have more personal enjoyment?

Today we’re chatting with professional lifestyle dog trainer, Zoë Holloway. Based south of Atlanta, Zoë (@thedreadedtrainer) is a bilingual canine alchemist who helps pet parents transform their relationships with their dogs through strategic training.

Unlike most content in mainstream media, Zoë emphasizes the balance between training, freedom, trust, and the need for our dogs to have fun in their daily lives. We discuss:

• The importance of being strategic when it comes to dog enrichment [5:53]
• Your dog’s ability to understand situational context **[7:49]
• Balancing freedom with rules in dog training [16:56]
• The importance of encouraging a positive emotional bond with pet [23:36]
• How mainstream media has impacted pet owners’ expectations [27:15]
• Zoë’s tips for figuring out what your dog loves to do [32:16]

Tune in for a refreshing perspective on how training our dogs can bring them more freedom and enjoyment. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

Enrichment isn’t just toys and treats—it’s anything that improves life for you and your dog. So why does it feel so unapproachable at times?

This week on the Juniper podcast, we’re talking to Barb Buchmayer, the author of Enrichment Games for High Energy Dogs and two Positive Herding books. She also hosts a virtual Dog Enrichment Summit and runs an Enrichment Facebook Group with nearly 40,000 members.

In this conversation, we explore Barb's journey from working with guide dog training puppies to herding dogs, her take on the essence of enrichment, and how pet parents can incorporate these practices into our busy lives.

Tune in to hear about:

• How Barb got started with dog training [1:10]
• What pet enrichment is and how it has evolved over time [10:14]
• Why there’s no need to stress over doing the “right” kind of enrichment [18:40]
• Barb’s current enrichment go-tos [21:09]
• The benefits of incorporating a flirt pole into your dog’s enrichment [34:39]
• How community can expand our understanding of pet enrichment and more [42:24]

Tune in for a deep dive into the world of dog enrichment. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

This week on the Juniper podcast we’re talking to Collin Armstrong, the creator of Dogonomist, a newsletter featuring trends and insights driving the business of dogs.

In this episode, we discuss some unconventional businesses and untapped opportunities in the pet space. We also get into:

• Why Collin started Dogonomist [2:00]
• New paths to dog ownership [5:00]
• Dog friendly cities vs. less dog friendly places [12:30]
• Pet fashion & Halloween costumers [15:00]
• The nuances of dog training trends [19:30]
• How the cost of ownership vary by breed [26:30]
• Collin’s ideas for what’s next in the pet space [35:00]

Tune in to hear a conversation with the founder of one of our favorite newsletters in the pet space. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

Welcome to another mini-episode of the Juniper podcast! Today, Haley reflects on how her strategies for enrichment have evolved as her Australian cattle dog, Scout, has matured over the years.

She shares practical tips for meeting your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional needs—no matter where they are in life’s journey—plus helpful reminders about the true meaning of enrichment.

Tune in as she answers questions like:

• Do dogs’ enrichment and fulfillment needs change as they get older? 🐾
• What does “biological fulfillment” really mean for our pets? 🌱
• Why is it important to adapt games like tug or fetch for senior dogs? 🎾
• What kinds of enrichment can benefit both younger and older pets? 🧩
• How can you provide introverted or aging pets with social and emotional enrichment? 💛

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Check out the Juniper website + sign up for our newsletter
• Follow Haley’s van life on Instagram @paws.andreflect
• Explore our guides for pet parents

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

This week on the Juniper podcast Haley is joined by Dr. Orazie Cook, the founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of domestic violence leave unhealthy situations and not have to worry about the well-being of their pets while they're in a period of housing transition.

We discuss:

• Why it’s hard to leave pets with an abuser [3:00]
• How deeply intertwined human and animal welfare is [7:00]
• How people can foster, donate or request help housing their pet [10:00]
• Orazie’s future hope to help survivors holistically by extending support for legal services, housing and childcare [14:30]
• Stories that inspire Orazie to keep doing this work [19:00]

Tune in to learn more about this incredible nonprofit linking people who need help with people who want to help. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

Inspired by our free guide: 101 Easy Dog Enrichment Ideas, in this episode Haley and Ebony share their “enrichment days in the life” with their dogs!

Tune in to learn the go-to ways we fulfill our dogs and to hear about:

• How much our dogs really like to walk 🦮
• Dog TV & whether it works 📺
• Backyard feeding for dogs who love to sniff 🦴
• When & how to teach “leave it” 💧
• The stigma around muzzles & when they’re necessary 🐾
• Ebony’s key takeaways & Haley’s enrichment list for her dog 🐩

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

Today, Allison is talking with Meghan Wolfgram, CEO and founder of SwiftPaws, a company that creates playful enrichment products. If you’ve ever wondered how to provide your pet with the fun they crave, this one’s for you!

We chat about:

• How Meghan’s tenacious miniature pincher kickstarted SwiftPaws [1:00]
• Performance sports vs. dog showing [3:00]
• How the accessibility of dog sports has changed [8:00]
• DIY and product solutions for adding enrichment to pets’ lives based on their behaviors [15:30]
• Her experience pitching on Shark Tank and owning a business with a small team [21:00]

Tune in for a fun episode that your tenacious pet will be glad you listened to. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

This month for our mini-episode co-host Haley is joined by former podcast guest and new Juniper team member, Ebony Richardson!

Join us as we answer questions like:

• How can you afford dog training while also paying dog trainers well? 🦮
• What do different careers in animal welfare look like? 🐾
• What’s the deal with clickers & do they really work? 🧐
• What quick things can you do to improve pet behavior? ✅

Tune in for pet tips, relatable stories, and a dose of dog lover camaraderie. Then join the Juniper Community for more!

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Check out the Juniper website + sign up for our newsletter
• Follow Haley’s van life on Instagram @paws.andreflect
• Follow Ebony’s nonprofit work on Instagram @atldogmomsocialclub
• Listen to our episode with Ebony
• Explore our guides for pet parents

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.

This week on the Juniper podcast, we have journalist and authorCarol Mithers speaking about her newest book, Rethinking Rescue, which explores animal welfare and social justice through the work of Lori Weise atDowntown Dog Rescue in Pasadena, California.

We discuss:

• High standards for pet ownership and the urge to judge others [3:00]
• Veterinary price inflation affecting owners’ ability to keep their pets [10:00]
• The narrative of saviorism in pet adoption [17:00]
• The benefits of breeders and finding an ethical one [27:30]
• The challenge of constructing her book’s narrative [34:00]

Tune in for a conversation about this welcome and refreshing book we couldn’t put down. Thenjoin the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us atwww.juniperpet.co to learn more.

Welcome back to another mini episode of the Juniper podcast! This new format is an opportunity for the Juniper team to chat about pet trends, share advice, and answer YOUR questions!

Join us as —Allison, dog mom of Addie, andHaley, dog mom of Scout — answer questions like:

• What does emergency prep look like for pet owners? 🚨
• How do we deal with vacation guilt when leaving pets behind? 🏝
• What are our approaches to using pet sitters or boarding facilities? 🦮
• Why is it important to rotate your pet’s favorite toys? 🎾
• What about toys for cat enrichment? 🐈
• Which toys are good for senior pets? 🤔

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Check out the new Juniper website + sign up for our newsletter
• Follow Haley’s van life on Instagram@paws.andreflect
• Listen to our episode with Ebony of Atlanta Dog Mom Social Club
• Explore ourguides for pet parents
• ReadInside of a Dog andBeing a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz

Tune in for pet tips, relatable stories, and a dose of cat and dog lover camaraderie. Thenjoin the Juniper Community for more!

📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.