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

Celebrity Dog Trainer, Chrissy Joy, has a background in acting and performing, which makes her the perfect dog trainer for set work and on-camera performances. In this episode, Chrissy shares how her passion for entertainment and television blends her love of dogs with her career as a trick dog trainer. You won't want to miss Chrissy's background story in addition to the advice she has for pet par...

In this episode, Isabel and Elizabeth Menegon, Founder of the Hands2Paws App, chat about what factors families should consider before choosing a dog breed. They discuss how little planning often goes into a family's efforts to get a new dog. Liz shares that, often, families do more research for an upcoming vacation than they do when getting a family pet. Not a good look! Isabel and Elizabeth agree...

Join Isabel and Daniella Morgan Pascualvaca, Chief of Staff of Mella Pet Products, for a conversation about the many ways Mella Pet Products helps veterinarians and pet parents learn about their pets' health. The epitome of fear-free pet care, Mella creates non-invasive diagnostic tools that allow humans to evaluate pets without crossing lines with them. We all know our pets would never consent to...

In this episode, Isabel shares a drink and a chat with Gordon Templeton and Andrew Churley, the guys behind Optimus Gear, makers of a revolutionary dog car harness that is currently the only crash-rated car harness on the market. Born from an incident with Gordon's pup, Nala, the idea for the Defender Harness evolved over seven years. Together, Gordon and his friend and Sales and Marketing Manager...

In today's episode, Isabel interviews Rob Kovler, CEO of Therapetixx. Therapetixx is a brand of plant-based pet products that offer therapies for common pet ailments. In the episode, Isabel asks Rob to identify key differences in the way in which conventional veterinary medicine approaches pet-related health conditions and how a holistic approach might look. Together, Isabel and Rob learn what mak...

Join Isabel and inventor, Kirsten Brand, to discuss how Kirsten was inspired to invent noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Raising a noise-phobic dog is no easy feat and Emma, Kirsten's beloved dog, showed many of the typical signs of noise phobia and noise-induced anxiety during storms and fireworks. Wanting to come up with a solution for a problem that 1 in 3 dogs - maybe more - experience regu...

Join Isabel as she celebrates love with her favorite bromance, the one between Nathan the CatLady Kehn and Sterling "TrapKing" Davis. These two cat lovers are advocates, rescuers, and best friends. They travel the US educating and motivating cat lovers at events, conferences, fundraisers, and more. In this episode, Isabel asks Nathan and Sterling how they met, how they got into their work with cat...

In this episode, we get to know Shaina Denny, Founder and CEO of Dogdrop Dog Daycare. Shaina's dog, Poppy, was a playful, energetic puppy and inspired Shaina to use her extensive business skills to benefit dogs and their families. Dogdrop members (the dogs) and their humans get top-notch care and customer service in conveniently located centers. Committed to the quality of the care they provide, D...

Samm Hutchison, Founder of Bear's Bites and Co-Founder of the Bear's Bites Foundation, is a personal friend of Isabel's. In this fun and informative episode, Isabel and Samm celebrate the holidays while Samm shares her relatively short yet wildly successful pet industry journey. Samm and Isabel discuss Samm's 'Grinchy' take on the holidays and her unrelenting love of dogs, namely her dog, Bear. Sa...

Join Isabel and Sally Williams, Founder of Mission Meow, to learn about what makes Mission Meow different from any other feline rescue and advocacy organization. Sally and Isabel discuss disappointing rescue stats and how Sally went from helping pet parents pay for their pet's cancer treatments to now rallying the troops - aka businesses - to support feline rescues. Play along as Sally tells us wh...

Join Isabel as she catches up with a fantastic pet lover and new friend. Carolyn Rafferty and Isabel met in person at SuperZoo in 2023. They hit it off immediately. Carolyn and her husband, Robert, created a fantastic product and, in this episode, Isabel asks her all about what inspired their litter box tool and the process of creating the product and getting it to market. Isabel and Carolyn also...

This week's episode is all about gratitude and thanksgiving. Whether we're looking forward to celebrating the holidays or are in the midst of profound pet loss and grief, Mindy Meiering of Rainbow Bridge Deck gives tons of helpful tips for being true to ourselves and our emotions this holiday season. Isabel and Mindy discuss how holidays can be overwhelming for many. Mindy gives us permission to s...

We all know military working dogs have a tough job but do we know what happens when they retire? In this episode, Isabel interviews Bob Bryant, Co-Founder of Mission K9 Rescue, a 501c-3 that rescues, reunites, rehomes, rehabilitates, and repairs military working dogs when their working days are through. For many of these dogs, the process of finding their way back to their soldier, their country,...

Tom Aiello founded Operation Good Boy after realizing that the military story was a beloved part of American culture that many people, including pet lovers, enjoy. In this episode, Isabel learns more about Tom's vision, his loyal pack, and how Operation Good Boy gives back to the military K9 community. Military aficionados will love our first game in which we cover military training programs such...

In this episode, Isabel interviews Ross Hewitt, screenwriter and producer of the children's film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat is the story of a cat that belongs to an Icelandic queen and is based on an Icelandic folk tale. Having had 13 cats growing up, Ross is no stranger to the depth of cat-friendly friendships. He shares his appreciation of cats, their curiosity, and problem-solving skills while...

Britt Kascjak believes that the world of outdoor travel is exponentially better with furry friends by our side. As Founder of The Kas Pack, Britt is dedicated to helping pet parents incorporate their pets into their travel plans. She also loves Halloween! Isabel couldn't resist inviting Britt to participate in Covered in Pet Hair's 2023 Halloween Special to discuss Britt's love of all things spook...

In this episode, Isabel discusses the whys and hows of navigating pet-friendly rental homes with El Paso-based top-producing realtor, Brian Hall. It's not always easy but there are ways to find the perfect pet-friendly rental home. Brian Hall, who specializes in military moves, helps pet parents ace their next rental application and interview by highlighting the importance of a pet resume, why siz...

Sid Chand is the generous founder behind Booze for Paws, a spirits company that donates all profits to animal rescue. From whiskey to gin and some spirits in between, Sid knows booze and loves pets, which is what brought him on Covered in Pet Hair with fellow boozy pet lover, Isabel. In this episode, Isabel and Sid learn whether or not the word whiskey should have an E, how Sid likes to drink his...

Nicole Packin is back for a second time on Covered in Pet Hair. This time, she's talking about her mobile canine gym, based in the Dallas area. As the daughter of an Orthopedic Surgeon with a profound interest in canine physiology, Nicole combines her love of anatomy and desire to help dogs live life to the fullest as a fitness coach on wheels. Driving from home to home to allow dogs to experience...

In this episode, Isabel had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Topham, the founder of alchemypet, a brand known for its innovative line of supplements designed to enhance various aspects of a dog's well-being. Their discussion starts with a round of Never Have I Ever - Dog Parent Edition then delves into the motivations and principles driving the creation of alchemypet's products. Colin discussed...

In this episode, Isabel interviews Jaron Lukas, who was a guest on Covered in Pet Hair's earlier seasons. Since their initial chat, Jaron has written a book and become even more passionate about canine nutrition than ever. Backed by science and knowledge he's acquired over years of learning about optimizing dog health and longevity, Jaron schools Isabel on nutrition for both dogs and humans. Do yo...

Dr. Julie Liu is a relief vet, cat lover, and Fear Free Certified Professional. Isabel met her at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference in February. She invited her to join her on Covered in Pet Hair to discuss Fear Free benefits for cats. During the episode, Dr. Julie shares how her own cat's struggles with vet visits and what she does to prepare him. Dr. Julie gives listeners tips on how to prepare f...

With veterinary costs rising to unprecedented highs, pet insurance is top of mind for many pet parents. For this reason, Isabel invited Brian Jorgensen of MetLife Pet Insurance to discuss the need for pet insurance and how to create awareness and financial support for pet parents in the US. In this episode, Brian and Isabel discuss the situations that pets get themselves into that cost pet parents...

In this episode, Isabel invites animal advocate and puppy mill denouncer, Jo Anna Kloster, to discuss her journey of learning about and speaking against puppy mills. While trying to keep a very serious topic light, Isabel and Jo Anna play a game about the realities of puppy mills. And, they discuss the best ways to find ethical or reputable breeders instead of supporting sneaky and cruel breeding...

In this episode, Isabel asks animal communicator and intuitive, Shannon Cutts, to help woo-woo pet parents navigate their spiritual connections with their pets. They discuss how to recognize a soul pet, what one feels when in their presence, and what's behind some of the instant connections pet parents feel with their animals. Shannon explains what she does in her business, Animal Love Languages,...