Bark And Swagger - Pet Fashion - Pet Life Radio Original

A raven started it all. Cara Elizabeth suffered emotional trauma in childhood, blocked until a raven led her to truth. What she didn’t know was how this would inspire the creation of a modern day meets mystical animal apothecary deck to help others overcome emotional blocks and manifest their desires. Cara explains it all. EPISODE NOTES: Can A Stylish Card Deck Help You Heal Emotional Blocks? Her...

This is what you read when you open the book. "You are holding not only a tribute to a beloved dog but also a story of love, loss, grief, and healing. Our beloved dog, Boris, tragically perished while saving our family from a devastating house fire. We were transformed by this experience and honored him by naming our son after him. After a time of reflection and growth, I wanted to use my talents...

Can a crazy, rich Asian make it in the world of luxury pet fashion? TV star and fashion lover, Crystal Lynn, has launched a luxury pet fashion brand out of Australia that features gorgeous leashes, necklaces and more. Pricey? Yes. A must to land on your fashion radar? Yes! Discover Crystal Lynn’s inspiration, how she segued from the reality tv world to the pet space seamlessly and discover her mos...

Pet fashion hounds? You know who you are! Bark & Swagger went on the hunt for you at this year’s Global Pet Expo to uncover our faves you have to know about! Don’t miss out on this fashion forward tips! EPISODE NOTES: Fetching Fashion or Just Plain Cute Stuff for Your Pets - My Global Pet Expo Roundup on Faves! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bark-and-swagg...

20%-60% of dogs are not considered adoptable due to behavior issues and thousands are killed each year in shelters and rescues because they are not considered safe for adoption. My guest today helps to make some of those dogs adoptable; gives them a second chance at life. His name is Thommy Harley and he’s a trainer who specializes in dogs with behavior issues in shelters. EPISODE NOTES: The Secon...

Hammy and Olivia get into all sorts of hilarious situations, from opening a petting zoo to directing an army of monkeys to limit their snacks. I’ve found myself laughing out loud scrolling through their Instagram account. E!, Access, KTLA all agree; they’ve been featured on them all and more. With a new recipe book out, we go behind the scenes with pet parent Chris Equale, to learn what life is re...

What are the hottest fashion trends for pets and where can you find them? Where do some of the top pet fashion designers showcase their wares? This fashion forward boutique was one of the first and is still innovating today. EPISODE NOTES: How A Fashion Brand Innovates for Longevity to Bring the Hottest Pet Fashion to the Space Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/b...

Animal rescue advocate and talented pet brand photographer, Mindy Dutka, talks incredible rescue stories from Central America & how to make your pet and brand stand out from the rest. EPISODE NOTES: What’s It Take To Be A Great Pet Photographer? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bark-and-swagger-pet-fashion-pet-life-radio-original--6669427/support .

Get the inside scoop visiting new brands I love and those doing innovative things to make a dog’s world more stylish and fun as I take you through this year’s Global Pet Expo, one of the most important pet conventions of the year! EPISODE NOTES: What’s New and Stylish for Your Pup? Discover What’s Hot At the 2023 Global Pet Expo with Me! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

At 2 feet 7 inches tall and having broken over 500 bones by the time she was 10, Katherine Klimitas is still unstoppable. Born with a disease called osteogenesis imperfecta, this wheelchair-bound wonder has developed herself into a formidable graphic design artist, pet portraitist and someone so magnetic, Rod Stewart sought her out in the middle of a packed arena, to meet. Discover her story here....

Chris Roy wants you to know about the coolest inventions for your pets. His show, Animal Innovations, feature those in the pet industry creating new or different ways to address making sure our furry friends live their best lives ever. And he doesn’t stop there. His platform, Doobert, may be a funny name but how its helping shelter and rescue animals find forever homes is amazing. EPISODE NOTES: C...

When Rae adopted Kala, she didn’t know the challenges she’d inherit (sound familiar, fellow adoptors?). When the market couldn’t solve her problem, she invented her own, and created a 3-in-1 problem solver for small dog parents that’s cute and practical. Find out more! EPISODE NOTES: Is Your Dog Anxious, Outdoorsy, Small? This 3-in-1 Problem Solver Is Making Life Easier & It’s Stylish, Too! Be...

Think handcrafted; think sustainable. Think fine fabrics you can’t wait to run your hands across. Stylish tees, collars/leashes in fabu colors, dresses for your princess and these pouches called the Mimi Walk Bag that I have seriously fallen for (check out the metallic silver). If you’re a fashion hound, Le Calico is a do not miss. Be an early adopter, like me, and hear all about the brand from it...

Finally, your faithful style lover is able to introduce you once again, to the hottest and newest in the pet space to make your jobs as pet parents (a lovely job) easier and/or more stylish, from my favorite trade show of the year! Dive in to a Global Pet Expo 2022 round up of my favorites discoveries this year! EPISODE NOTES: Delicious New Finds For You, As Pet Industry Reconvenes at Global Pet E...

Our shelters are crowded and precious pups are being euthanized. Our soldiers are suffering with PTSD symptoms, preventing them from getting on with their lives. This non-profit - Shelter To Soldier - found an ingenious way to help them both. Find out what they’re doing and how they are saving lives from Rennie Gabriel, one of their biggest supporter/donors, and an animal lover like us. EPISODE NO...

We know how we feel about our pets, and Larry Grogan’s love for Scrappy, a scruffy adorable therapy dog is as deep as it goes. But, it’s also the stories of how Scrappy intuitive nature powerfully touched the lives of very sick children and the life lessons she taught him through how she lived, that will cause you to pull out the Kleenex. Larry shares those stories here, from his debut book, A Tai...

Tell the truth! You know he or she would love to strut their precious, uniquely them stuff out to the world, but maybe mom or dad isn’t quite sure of how to present their best angles (right muzzle or left?) or get the best lighting. Thank goodness for Vasi Siedman of Pet Pix Academy, who teaches pet parents like you how to be Insta stars for their pups and kits. Find out more about how Vasi does w...

Gila is the co-founder of Dog Is Good, a lifestyle brand for all things dog for the people who love dog. From cool merch to creating programs to supporting women in starting dog-related businesses, Gila is walking the walk of empowering women, helping to build a stronger bond for us with our dogs and generally making the world a better place. Let’s get personal with Gila, as she shares her beginni...

When you hear a company is called Because. Animals, you know immediately that their mission comes from a focus on and love of animals. And, that is exactly where Shannon Falconer, the brand’s co-founder/CEO’s motivation resides. As former animals rescuers, she and partner, Josh Errett, are pioneering the cultured meat space. Real meat, grown from humanely harvested animal cells, fed nutrients to g...

Scientists Max Champie and Phil Catalano discovered the health benefits of Carbon60, or C60 for short, over a decade ago. Since then, this still little known supplement, now including the health-giving benefits of Black Seed Oil and Curcumin, has been greatly improving or outright reversing illness in pets and their people and you should know about it! EPISODE NOTES: What Is C60 & How It Is He...

Whether it’s allergies, vaccines, diet or how to handle fleas & ticks, Dr. Judy Morgan has seen it all in her decades of practice. Today, she shares her valuable knowledge with us to help us keep our fur kids healthier naturally. EPISODE NOTES: Celebrated Holistic Vet & Nutrition Expert, Dr. Judy Morgan, Shares Important Info About Keeping Our Fur Kids Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

Celebrated couture designer to pets and their people, Anthony Rubio, presented his newest collection at New York Fashion Week in a special show celebrating New York’s resilience and strength during the pandemic. With creations that told a story and dazzled the eye, Rubio did New York proud and brought beauty and excitement to the dog fashion space, once again. A do not miss. EPISODE NOTES: Couture...

Gina and Scott are pupsessed, like us! So, when they couldn’t find what they wanted, they took matters into their own hands and Dog Threads was born. But, it didn’t stop there. Find out why Justin & Hailey Bieber, Chris Sulllivan (Tobey on “This Is Us”) and more love their designs. EPISODE NOTES: Matching Pet Fashion? These Early Designers Are Celeb Faves Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

High tech meets sleek design, with a generous dollop of making life easier and more beautiful for pet parents, is what Instachew is all about. From hydration systems and feeders to waste removal and entertainment, I love their innovative approach and think you will, too! EPISODE NOTES: What Makes This Brand Better? Innovation and Design To Make Your Lives Easier (and Prettier) Become a supporter o...

Just like when we do something we love and get a jolt of happiness that contributes to our overall health, so do our pets. Sniffing (or snuffling) is a big part of that and this company is making just about the cutest snuffle mats I’ve seen. Find out more and listen to the end to get a special discount only for the Bark & Swagger Family! EPISODE NOTES: What is the Happiness Protocol & Why...