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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Peggy and Kirsten, who share a passion for horses, discussed their professional backgrounds and experiences in horse training and care. Kirsten detailed her journey from a young horse enthusiast to becoming a professional trainer, emphasizing her focus on optimal balance training and her commitment to helping horses reach their potential. They explored Kirsten's training methods and educational resources, which aim to improve both rider and horse balance through physical coordination, mental-emotional stability, and understanding of the horse's nervous system.

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Don and Peggy discussed Don's pet care franchise expansion and reviewed his website, focusing on pet cremation services. The conversation then shifted to an interview with Don Price about his pet crematorium business, where they explored various aspects of pet memorial services, pricing, and the growing trend of creative memorialization options in the pet funeral industry.

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Sam Amalsadwala, a dog trainer and founder of Samay Sam and Canivie. In , joined Peggy Hoyt's podcast to discuss his unique approach to dog training and his journey from being a chef to becoming a professional dog trainer. Sam shared his experiences of walking large packs of dogs off-leash, emphasizing the importance of presence, leadership, and trust in dog training. He discussed how dogs reflect their owners' emotions and the power of mental communication with animals. Sam also shared his philosophy on not correcting unwanted behaviors but rather focusing on fulfilling a dog's basic needs to promote happiness. The episode concluded with Sam offering four free gifts to listeners, including an exclusive eBook and access to a community forum. For access to the free resources visit https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=5361a3e4-9e73-43e8-82b2-0c3211445b2b

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This episode featured Ann Brooks, co-founder of Phoenix Landing Foundation, discussing the organization's 25-year history of helping birds find new homes and promoting parrot care education. Phoenix Landing currently has 3,599 birds in their system, with 17% having returned for subsequent adoptions, highlighting the need for lifelong care commitments. The discussion covered topics including bird lifespans, veterinary care challenges, and the importance of proper education for potential adopters, with Ann emphasizing that birds need to be rehomed when owners can no longer care for them rather than using the term "rescue." The conversation also explored the challenges of black market bird trading and the organization's efforts to combat it through conservation work and eco-tours to places like Brazil, Uganda, and Peru.

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The meeting featured an interview with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, who discussed his firm's work in pet-related legal matters including dangerous dog defense, pet custody disputes, and wrongful injury cases. The conversation explored the evolving legal landscape regarding pet custody in Massachusetts, highlighting recent court decisions that recognize pets as family members and emphasize the best interests of the pet in custody disputes. Jeremy and Peggy discussed various aspects of pet law, including estate planning, industry regulations, and insurance claims, while emphasizing the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for continued progress in pet rights and protections.

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