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

In this episode, Isabel and her guest, Lisa Rimmert, discuss the role of humor in grief. Lisa Rimmert, the author of Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog, shares her journey writing the book, her initial shock after losing her beloved Dakota, and how humor is a constant, even on the worst days of her life. During their chat, Isabel and Lisa discuss how and when to allow grief to enter the...

In this episode, Isabel invites expert dog trainer, Lorena Leon Patti, to discuss canine culture in the US. Lorena has worked with some of the best of the best in the dog training industry. She has attained some of the highest accreditations available to dog training professionals. Lorena is one of the most knowledgeable and profoundly dedicated dog trainers Isabel has had the pleasure to have on...

Jody L. Teiche is a pet health expert and pet parent coach. She uses natural and holistic healing to boost pet health. She teaches pet parents how to be more involved in their pets' longevity and quality of life. By opening her client's eyes up to home remedies, homeopathy, the benefits of a whole foods diet, and more, she also inspires pet lovers to better care for themselves. In this episode, Jo...

In this festive interview, Isabel chats with her husband and fellow boozy pet lover, Chris Arata. They discuss their love of cats and dogs, plans for future pets, experience as pet vs human parents, and more. Chris came to the interview empty handed but he redeemed himself by being a good sport and sharing stories of his life married to a pet professional and rescue advocate. After helping raise n...

In this episode, Isabel talks about the great products Sprinkle & Sweep recently brought to market with one of the company's founders, Patrick Shannon. Isabel discovered these products at SuperZoo in August and has been using them ever since. Pet products like their "magic powder" and deodorizing spray are not just a great way to keep pet lovers' homes smelling fresh and clean, they are necess...

Dr. Michael Dusa was a chiropractor for years. He's also been a fitness fanatic and bodybuilder since his teens. Once he was unable to continue his chiropractic practice due to health concerns, Dr. Dusa turned his attention to the homeless animal population, the overworked and underfunded shelters, and the rescues that desperately need help. He's working tirelessly to raise funds for animal welfar...

Ayoka Bubar is a certified professional dog trainer based in Canada. She specializes in training dog sports and is passionate about making training fun for everyone involved. In this episode, Isabel speaks to Ayoka both about dog sport basics and about the lack of diversity in the pet industry. Ayoka wants to see more dog breeds and dog owners trying their hand at dog sports because of the many be...

In this episode, Isabel interviews Laura Burgess, an interior designer and avid pet lover. Laura is Head Creative at 4 Cats & Dogs Home Furnishings, a brand that makes furniture and soft furnishings for pet-loving homes. Drawing from her experience, Laura shares ideas on balancing a love of interior design and pets. While many of us strive to have a beautiful home with a design that's Instagra...

Join Isabel and Jessica Fisher of the Pet Parenting Reset on Covered in Pet Hair's 2022 Holiday Special for a discussion about pets and holiday gift ideas. As a dog trainer and pet parent coach, Jessica knows what works and what doesn't. She's a self-proclaimed 'picky pet parent' that only wants the best for her dog, Kim, and her lucky kitties. In this holiday special, Isabel invites Jessica to pl...

Nitto is a global Japanese company that has been making innovative industrial materials for over 100 years. They are the makers of the best-selling lint roller in Japan. In this episode, Isabel chats with Virginia Mott, Nitto's Senior Marketing Manager who often dabbles in product design. Virginia was determined to bring a Japanese household staple, multi-use and premium lint rollers, to the US, e...

Join Isabel for an informative and insightful conversation with pet cannabis expert and holistic pet mentor, Angela Ardolino, as they break down cannabis and medicinal mushroom use in pets. No stranger to CBD and all the controversy that surrounds it, Isabel comes prepared with questions to clear up the vocabulary that surrounds 'CBD terminology.' She also asks questions about the uses, Certificat...

Join Isabel and Amanda Friemann, Marketing Coordinator for BigBarker Dog Beds, for a chat about dog sleep and the importance of supporting our dogs in their sleep and as they age. Dogs need sleep just as much as humans. They can suffer from poor sleep hygiene and suffer many consequences as a result. They also need supportive beds to help them in their aging process. Isabel and Amanda discuss all...

Join Isabel and her guest, Pam Webster, the Crocheting Cat Behaviorist, in a discussion about cats and stress. Pam tells us about the many cats she works with as a cat behaviorist and how stress affects them. With a background as a vet tech, Pam has worked with families to address many different cat behaviors. She also helps cats and their people harness-train in preparation for family adventures....

Paw Power Nutrition was founded to empower dogs to live their best lives. The company set out to innovate a classic dog treat, peanut butter, by making the cleanest, most high-quality product while also formulating it with nutritional boosts for joint health, gut health, and more. In this episode, Isabel gets to know Paw Power Nutrition's Founders, Eric and Christine Schwartz. They share their mis...

Unfortunately, black cats have become a symbol of Halloween, putting them in danger of being hurt (or worse) for ritualistic or superstitious reasons. In this episode and in honor of National Black Cat Appreciation, Isabel speaks with cat lover and holistic cat practitioner, Pam Roussell of Purrfectly Holistic. Pam, like Isabel, is an advocate for educating the public on the beauty of black cats a...

What in the world?! American pets consume 25-30% of the meat that is consumed in the US. That's a lot of meat and a huge impact on the environment... namely, the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon. In this episode, Kathleen Wojtowicz, Marketing Manager for Chippin, a company dedicated to pets and the planet, helps Isabel better understand the HUGE impact that having companion animals, specifica...

Doobert is an online software platform that is custom-built for pet rescuers and rescue organizations. Its founder, Chris Roy, has two passions: animals and aviation. He started flying animal rescues — transporting shelter dogs from high-kill locations to areas where they were more likely to be adopted - many years ago. After transporting hundreds of animals, Chris utilized his IT skills to put to...

In this episode, Isabel and Erin Scott, host of the Believe in Dog Podcast, celebrate all things Baltimore and their mutual 'love of dog.' Isabel is a big fan of the State of Maryland, having attended college at the University of Maryland. Chatting with Erin, a born and raised Baltimorean, not to be confused with 'Baltimoron,' Isabel asks about Erin's work with B-More Dogs, a local rescue that hel...

Erin Moore was a successful dog trainer that had it all on paper but was burnt out and grumpy all the time. She needed help with her business and, by finding help from a business coach, became a business consultant and coach herself. In this episode, Isabel and Erin take a deep dive into dog training as a career. They discuss why all dog parents need a dog trainer but not all dog trainers need to...

Dom Hodgson is known as the UK's - and maybe the world's - leading pet business coach. He mentors pet industry business owners from around the world and has written various books on dog training and business growth. In this episode, Isabel invites Dom to play two games that help us learn more about this dynamic and straightforward business coach. He shares how UK pet owners are different from US p...

Isabel had a blast wrapping up Covered in Pet Hair’s second season with the duo behind the Pet Life Radio Original Podcast, Groomer Humor. This father/son, groomer/stand-up comic pair has over 40 years of dog grooming experience between the two of them and endless laughs both on stage and off. In the season finale, Isabel invites Rudy V and Anthony Rey to play “Humor Rumor,” a true and false game...

It's an ongoing discussion in the pet industry that cats are underestimated and underserved, especially when compared to dogs. Emily Hall of KittyCatGo is changing that. She and her family are out to inspire fellow cat lovers to include their cats in their travel and outdoor adventures. Emily believes that many cats crave adventure and engagement with their people and environment. She is passionat...

In this week's episode, Pam Johnson-Bennett, America's Favorite Cat Expert, helps us 'Think Like a Cat' by playing a game Isabel calls "POV: Cat" in which Isabel asks Pam what cats are thinking when common changes take place in their lives and homes. Pam also explains the complexity of adding a second cat to a single-cat household and why some cat personalities aren't the best match. In addition,...

Cathy Bennett is a delight! She is the creator behind the Groovy Goldendoodles blog, co-host of the Girls with Dogs podcast, and therapy dog coordinator for one of the largest hospitals in the Southeast, MUSC. Cathy wasn't always a dog lover but, as is common in the pet industry, a dog changed her life and turned it upside down in all the right ways. Now, Cathy uses her self-described obsession wi...

In this episode, Isabel chats with friends and co-founders, Purvi & Ruchi, who came together to build a dog-centric social media platform that links dog parents with other dog lovers in their community. Isabel asks Purvi and Ruchi what inspired their dog-obsessed technology and they share their goals for the app-based platform. As is customary, Isabel also invites her guests to play two awesom...