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

Isabel does her very best to keep this week's show upbeat and fun, while broaching one of the most important pet-related topics there is: pet loss and grief. Isabel talks to Wendy Van de Poll, Pet Loss & Grief Coach, about the ways in which loving and caring for our pets creates a bond unlike any other. Both agree that sharing our lives with our companion animals fulfills us and gives us purpo...

Professional pet care is more than just playtime but this week's guest, Doug Keeling, enjoys it just the same. A guy that is taking the pet sitting industry by storm with his positivity, enthusiasm, and varied contributions, Doug is just the person to talk to about pet sitting as a career. In this episode, Isabel invite Doug to play a couple games, including Badass Bookshelf, in which he lists out...

Dale Ward wrote the book on raising the WORST.DOG.EVER but how bad was bad? Isabel asks her just that in Episode 2 of Covered in Pet Hair's second season. While sipping a cocktail that was much too strong (thanks to Isabel's "husbandger" who misread the pours,) Isabel asks Dale, professional dog trainer and author, about the dog that inspired her book Raising the Worst Dog Ever: A Survival Guide....

Who more fitting to kick off season two of Covered in Pet Hair than Arden Moore, a pet industry giant with a bartending license?! Isabel and Arden play "What are They Having?!" a game Isabel knew she'd play with Arden before the show even made its debut. Arden is given the task to call out a drink that a pet parent would order at Ard's Den, her home office/bar/pet lounge, based on their preference...

A super important chat about Pet First Aid & CPR with Pet Tech Master Instructor and Texas' top Pet First Aid Instructor, Beth Bowers. In episode 30, Isabel wraps up season 1 with an episode that's bound to set pet parents and their pets up for a summer of fun in the sun! As a former Pet First Aid Instructor, Isabel believes that all pet parents should learn Pet First Aid - especially those th...

Amy Toman is an SEO. She specializes in search engine optimization. She also specializes in pet care businesses and helping them land their website on that coveted first page of Google's search results. As someone that doesn’t quite consider themselves a crazy pet person or directly involved with the pet care industry, Amy is surrounded by pet-crazed pet care industry professionals every day. As a...

In Episode 28, Isabel and Elise McGlone, Founder of Rogue Valley Dog Training play "Is It +R?" and discuss whether or not certain popular dog training techniques are considered positive reinforcement, punishment, or "painful punishment." Elise shares her amazing journey in dog training, which started when she was only 13-years-old and training guide dogs for the blind with the permission of her pa...

Kelly Forde is a former bartender turned mobile groomer. She says she'd rather get bit by a dog than deal with drunk people and who can possibly blame her? Dogs are way better company than drunks, no doubt. In this episode, Isabel digs into what it takes to establish and run a mobile grooming service. She asks Kelly about her grooming trailer, equipment, and more. Kelly doesn't hold back and even...

Pet retail industry entrepreneurs, AdreAnne and Andy Tesene share their secrets to creating pet boutiques that promote fun and education while encouraging pet parents to make the best decisions for their pets and employing a team of rock stars. This extraordinary couple, owners of Two Bostons - The Store for Happy Pets - in Chicagoland, are celebrating 16 years in business and recently opened a si...

In episode 25, Pet Problems Solved, Isabel interviews Nicole Packin, a fellow Miami girl and pet pro. Isabel asks Nicole to solve common pet problems in a Miami-inspired game called "Yo, I'll Solve It!" and pitch her vision of her new venture, The Packin Method, in a game Isabel calls “The Fish Bowl.” The episode delves into the ways Miami Pet Concierge solves common practical pet problems and how...

In Episode 24, Isabel interviews the one and only Malena DeMartini, the foremost expert on separation anxiety in dogs. Malena helps families around the world with their separation anxiety-ridden dogs and describes separation anxiety as a phobia just like any that humans might experience, an irrational but very real fear. Isabel plays "Is it a Myth?" with Malena in the hopes of debunking popular my...

We've all heard that the pet food industry leaves a lot to be desired and have reasons to suspect that our dogs deserve better than what most pet food manufacturers sell us as "healthy dog food." But, how do we know for sure when the industry isn't exactly forthcoming and science seems to change daily? In episode 23, Isabel has the opportunity to ask Jaron Lukas, Co-Founder and CEO of Yumwoof Natu...

We all hope to be there for our pets as long as they live but what if fate takes a different turn? Isabel invited Christine Ciana Calabrese to discuss just that. In Episode 22, Isabel talks about the importance of pet care planning for the unexpected with the author of books about planning for pets. Christine Calabrese wrote "What About the Dog" and "What About the Cat" after hearing that a well k...

Ashley Cook believes anyone can be an artist but that's only because art and design come so naturally for this New Jersey native. An "art school drop-out," and reluctant professional interior designer, Ashley's true passion lies in working with dogs and creating something out of nothing with her hands. She truly loves an underdog, whether she be adopting her foster, Captain, and helping him get a...

Michael Habicht has become the go-to guy for pet-related discussions on the new social media app, Clubhouse. He hosts upwards of 20 “rooms” every week on the app. The topics range from welcoming puppies to the home, to pet loss and grief, pet nutrition, and more. In episode 20, Michael and Isabel discuss the great conversations being had on Clubhouse, conversations to benefit both pet industry pro...

Rottweilers are strong, beautiful dogs. They have many fans, including Will Smith and his famous family. In the effort to learn more about this fascinating dog breed, Isabel had the pleasure of interviewing an avid Rottie enthusiast, German-born Judy C. Taylor of Bossy Pawz in Chicago, IL. They enjoyed German-inspired drinks while discussing all things raising, training, and loving Rottweilers, th...

Best friends and self-described ‘Modern Cat Ladies,’ Rita Reimers and Linda Hall, share the story of how they became BFFs and play a little game called 123 BFF, which was inspired by a Seventeen Magazine bestie quiz. As cat moms to over 30 rescue cats combined and with over 30+ years of experience as pet parents and pet professionals, Rita and Linda, know their stuff. These crazy fun cat ladies te...

Jenorise Mejia, Founder and Owner of Winter Park Pet Concierge in Florida, isn't your average pet care business owner. She has a background in wedding planning and, in addition to managing her pet sitting/dog walking business, works as a wedding pet attendant, helping couples make their dream of involving their dogs in their special day a pleasant and memorable reality. In this episode, Isabel and...

In Episode 16, Isabel asks Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte, a holistic veterinarian based out of Melbourne, Australia about his uses of natural medicine and alternative approaches to treat his patients. Dr. Edward founded and teaches a healing modality known as Whole Energy Balance Bodywork that benefits dogs, cats, small mammals, chickens, reptiles, you name it. She asks for tips on how to keep our p...

In Episode 15, Abby Volin and Isabel dive into the emotional support animal conundrum. Abby hates the term "emotional support animal" and explains that it's not only a misnomer, but has also become a punch line. Abby doesn't know why the highly incorrect term has taken off but feels that it further stigmatizes those with disabilities, something she works tirelessly to prevent. She, instead, insist...

In episode 14, Vampire's Best Friend, Isabel interviews Tim Mitchum, President of WINPRO Pet, makers of blood protein supplement chews for dogs. Always a fan of a theme, Isabel invites Tim to play "Vampire Lies" while sipping a blood orange Flybird margarita. Tim enjoys a glass of Scout and Cellar Zinfandel while wondering if vampires really exist and what he's gotten himself into. The discussion...

In Episode 13, Poop & Plastic, Isabel interviews the self-appointed Poop Bag Girl, a woman that set out to make better poop bags and one-of-a-kind poop bag holders. A true expert in all things poop and plastic, Jennifer Blaese owns GreenLine Pet Supply. Jennifer and Isabel have a lot in common including their love of animals, concern for the environment, and penchant for discussing poop, an un...

On Episode 12, Doggie Deeva, Dee Hoult (see what she did there?!) chats with Isabel about all the ways training thousands upon thousands of dogs over more than a decade prepared her to parent her now three-year-old human, Jack. She plays "Dog vs. Kid," telling Isabel who takes longer to train in common behaviors like potty training and inside voices. She also plays "Right Fit" and discusses how sh...

In episode 11, Wash & Wear, Isabel interviews Brigette Cox of Classy Canine Daycare in Dallas, Texas. Being the first groomer to appear on Covered in Pet Hair, Isabel had a ton of questions for Brigette. She kept asking questions - even though she insisted each was "the last question, I promise." Isabel and Brigette play This vs. That in which Isabel asks Brigette to choose between two fancy b...

Married & running a pet sitting business together, Jessica & Chris Milam of Fur Services Fur Pets in Dallas, Texas bomb Isabel's movie-themed trivia game even though they like to call themselves movie buffs. Thank goodness it's not a drinking game cuz they would have run out of drinks 9 minutes into the interview. In preparation for the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, Isabel asks these c...