Peggy Hoyt interviewed Wendy Shankin-Cohen, CEO of Dr. Harvey's Healthy Formulations, to discuss the company's holistic pet food products and philosophy. Wendy explained how Dr. Harvey's began as a homemade dog food recipe and evolved into a business offering base mixes, complete foods, and supplements. They discussed the importance of fresh, whole food nutrition for pets and addressed common concerns about grain-free diets. Wendy shared customer success stories and described Dr. Harvey's commitment to quality ingredients and ethical manufacturing practices. The interview concluded with Wendy offering a 15% discount code for listeners and discussing her personal experience as a pet parent. To receive the 15% discount, use the code: MyChildren.

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This podcast episode featured Dr. Haley Beer, co-founder and chief science officer of Ethalytics, a company developing automated behavior monitoring technology for animals in captivity. Haley shared her background in zookeeping and research on stress physiology in giraffes and behavioral assessments in cheetahs. She explained how Ethalytics uses machine learning to analyze animal behavior through surveillance cameras, initially testing the technology on rattlesnakes at the Omaha Zoo. The discussion covered the potential benefits of 24/7 objective insight into animal behavior for improving care in zoos, shelters, and even home environments. The episode concluded with a conversation about Haley's personal animal experiences and suggestions for further career opportunities in animal welfare.

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In this episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats," Peggy Hoyt interviewed Kim Bissing, the owner of Beyond the Leash Dog Training in Orlando, Florida. Kim shared her background in dog training and veterinary care, highlighting her passion for pet therapy and her work with first responders. They discussed Kim's approach to force-free training and her efforts to educate both pet owners and professionals. Kim explained the certification process for therapy dogs through her foundation and the impact these dogs have on mental health. They also touched on the challenges of balancing work and personal life as a dog trainer. The episode concluded with a discussion about Kim's dental services for pets and how Peggy could arrange a visit for her own dog.

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