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

In this insightful interview, Isabel chats with Scott Black, a seasoned pet sitting professional with over 19 years of experience. In the episode, Scott shares valuable tips, stories, and best practices for pet parents and pet sitters. Scott also shares personal anecdotes that illustrate these points, providing a rich, experience-based perspective on the pet sitting industry, one that has evolved...

In this insightful interview, Isabel chats with Scott Black, a seasoned pet sitting professional with over 19 years of experience. In the episode, Scott shares valuable tips, stories, and best practices for pet parents and pet sitters. Scott also shares personal anecdotes that illustrate these points, providing a rich, experience-based perspective on the pet sitting industry, one that has evolved...

Join Isabel and her guest, Jenn Friedline of Jenn's Dogs in Forest Grove, Oregon, for a chat about dog training and communication. Isabel and Jenn break down some common human-dog miscommunications, misguided expectations, and so much more. As a dog trainer, Jenn recognizes that training the human is a large part of the process. She and Isabel discuss the ways in which dog lovers get it wrong and...

In this episode, Isabel, a digital marketer herself, interviews Pet Content Marketer, Skarlet Rockwood, to discuss the importance of social media in animal welfare. Skarlet is the founder of Pet Business Marketer (formerly Fur Social) and is passionate about amplifying voices in the pet industry. She helps pet businesses tell their story and has some great advice for shelters and rescues seeking t...

Bronwyn Farley is the founder of Dolce's Legacy, a resource dedicated to holistic pet care, particularly for dogs with cancer and those in hospice or palliative care. In this episode, Isabel and Bronwyn discuss how she provides tailored, holistic nutrition and care plans for pets, especially those with cancer. She tells us how she offers bond-centered support for pet parents navigating hospice and...

Showcasing a trend of purpose-driven companies in the pet care and animal welfare space, Christy and Sid Chand have created businesses that merge their entrepreneurial skills with their passion for helping animals. In this episode, we get to know Christy and Sid—who were each on previous episodes of Covered in Pet Hair—as a couple. We dig into how they celebrate Valentine's Day, their challenges a...

Join Isabel and Morgan Weber, of Lucky Pup Adventures in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a conversation about fostering pets that dives into the good, the bad, and the difficulties of fostering rescue pets. As an avid foster, Morgan offers great insights and tips for those interested in fostering pets and making an impact in animal welfare. Isabel and Morgan also discuss pet loss and sympathy gift...

Join Isabel and two pet PR pros for a chat about the pet trends we can expect in 2025. Mary Tan and Alexane Ricard are the force behind Whisker Media. They bring their A-game to Covered in Pet Hair by sharing their thoughts on what's hot and what's not in the pet industry this year. Isabel, Mary, and Alexane discuss how Alexane "forced" her way into Mary's life and business and how Whisker Media h...

Join Isabel and her guest, Erin Moore of The Business End of the Leash, for a discussion on work/life balance, travel, and the importance of taking care of oneself when working in the pet industry. During the show, they discuss how Erin's profound loss of her heart dog, Piper, impacted her dog training and coaching career, which now focuses on professional dog trainers. When the unexpected happens...

Join Isabel and Separation Anxiety Expert Malena DeMartini for a catch-up conversation on separation anxiety and how the condition affects dogs in different life stages. Malena shares science, concerns, and the best ways to address this common yet heartbreaking condition. In this episode, Isabel and Malena dig into how separation anxiety affects rescue dogs and what pet parents can do to better un...

Join Isabel and Leeza Hernandez for a cosmic conversation about Leeza's plans to bring cat lovers together on the Space Coast of Florida in early 2025. Leeza, an author, art illustrator, graphic designer, and avid cat lover, was tired of traveling all over the US for cat conventions. She wished someone would plan something in Florida. Her husband urged her to do it, so now she is making her Space...

Join Isabel and guest Kat Donatello, founder of Austin And Kat, for a discussion about entrepreneurship and how our pets inspire us to think outside the box. In this holiday episode, Isabel asks Kat to share her story and how she became the founder of a pet wellness brand that started in her kitchen. As is the case with many pet industry entrepreneurs, Kat shares that the love of her dog Austin an...

Join Isabel and Deborah Cribbs for a lively chat about testicles - yes, you read that well - and Scooter The Neutered Cat. Deborah is the Director of the Joanie Bernard Foundation and Founder of Give Them Ten, a movement to promote spaying and neutering cats. She shares the organization's history and inspiration behind the movement's awesome branding, including a video about the history of cat lov...

Join Isabel and her guest, Erin Simpson, to discuss cat behavior, interior design, and cat products that seamlessly blend both. Erin, a PR professional with a deep love of cats, shares her journey to embracing her crazy cat lady status and how her cats led her to create cat products that stand out in the market for their aesthetic and functional design. Erin, a vintage hunter, fashion lover, and m...

Join Isabel and guests, Kristina and Brian, for a lively conversation about how art and cats collided in the lives of these cat-loving innovators. A family affair that included Kristina and Brian's resourceful dads and their son, Jackson, Frame Your Feline is a work of art and a work in progress. The couple has thought of everything and continues to innovate their alternative to a cat tree with ne...

Join Isabel and special guest Kara Rose of Raw Paw Adventures for Covered in Pet Hair's first ever live episode. In this Halloween episode, Isabel digs into Kara's favorite spooky movies, songs, and snacks. She then puts Kara on the spot to share all the spooky, often gross, realities of feeding pets raw food. These two animal lovers discuss Kara's trajectory from Nurse Practitioner to Canine Nutr...

Join Isabel and author, Anne Abel for a trip down memory lane - with memories ranging from Anne's adventure in Australia following a world-famous musician to her reluctance to get a dog for her kids and how she found her way to a naughty dog named Milo. In this entertaining and eye-opening interview, Anne holds nothing back. She's honest, authentic, and hilarious as she recounts story after story...

Join Isabel for an insightful conversation with Christy Chand, the visionary behind Spex Eyewear. Spex Eyewear is an online eyewear retailer that offers high-quality glasses and sunglasses and donates 10% of each sale to animal welfare. In this episode, Isabel and Christy delve into the inspiration behind Spex' unique eyewear, which is not just about providing stylish frames but also giving back t...

Join Isabel and second-time guest, Tim Link, for a conversation about animal communication, how it can help pet parents, and how to protect oneself from charlatans claiming they can "read" pets. In this episode, Tim gets candid about animal communication as a skill and offers resources for those who want to engage an animal communicator as well as those who want to develop the skills themselves. W...

Join me and my guest, Johnna Devereaux of Bow Wow Labs, for a paw-sitively informative episode on all things dog chewing. Discover why your furry friend has such a strong urge to chew and learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate chewing behaviors. We'll also dive into practical tips to prevent choking hazards and keep your dog's chomping under control. Whether you're a new puppy...

Join Isabel and Hayley Wiliams of Cat Therapy as she shares her expertise on creating the ultimate cat wall. Learn how to design a safe, stimulating, and aesthetically pleasing space for your feline friend. Discover the importance of stability, texture, traffic flow, and pathways to ensure your cat has a happy and healthy climbing experience. Cat Therapy is your one-stop shop for stylish living wi...

In this episode, Hannah Alsup, CPDT-KA of 3DogPet, a North Dallas-based pet care company, offers insights into the world of dog training. With over two decades of experience providing dog walking, pet sitting, and training services, 3DogPet has become a trusted name in the pet care industry. As the daughter of the company's founder, Hannah shares her knowledge of positive reinforcement training, t...

In this episode, Isabel sits down with Tricia Montgomery, the inspiring founder of Moose's March. Fueled by the loss of her beloved dog, Moose, Tricia established this organization to shed light on pet cancer. Together, they delve into the heartbreaking reality of pet cancer, discussing early detection, prevention, and the resources available to pet owners. Through their shared love of animals and...

Are you ready to get woo-woo? Are you into groundbreaking science? If you answered yes to both, you'll want to tune in for this episode of Covered in Pet Hair in which Isabel interviews Tom Paladino, Scalar Light Healer and Expert. While quantum physics may seem a world away from pet parenting, it may not be. Watch or listen along and learn how the energy from the sun and the stars may be able to...

Join Isabel and Basel "Vasili" Nassar of Dog Boss and Cat Boss brands to discuss the evolution of the Boss Nation Brands of pet lifestyle products. From premium pet food to supplementation and tactical gear, Basel and his team are solving pet parents' problems and providing the utmost value to their pets. In this episode, we get to know Basel's journey from Greek yogurt business leader to pet indu...