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Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
We're in for a real treat today! Ana Melara from Grace Dog Training and Behavior joins us today with some amazing nuggets that will help us take a step back, evaluate where we and our dogs are at in training, how to get the most out of the training and how we can create an even better relationship with our dogs.
About Ana Melara, CPDT-KA:
Ana Melara has been working with dogs and their families for over two decades, originally in N.Y.C. and since 2001 here in Colorado.
She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is TAGteach Advanced Certified. (This means that she’s also very good at teaching people.)
She keeps herself current by attending and hosting various workshops, seminars and conferences. Her training techniques are founded on praise-based, dog-friendly and people-friendly methods, and a fundamental belief that, as dog guardians, we are responsible for their well-being and training. Whether she is teaching basic manners, puppy house-training or addressing a dog’s aggression issues, Ana emphasizes to all of her human clients the profound importance that their gentle guidance and loving leadership plays in their dog’s training.
Ana lives in Lakewood with her daughter and her three amazing dogs. Chaka, her 6 year old, brilliant, silly, crazy-pants trick dog; Tatonka, her sweet 12-ish year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has gone from nervous, bitey and growly to happily and waggly; and her youngest infant son, Baldr, a sweet, baby Malinois/GSD X who has appointed himself as the family therapist while dragging around his queen-sized woobie.
Ana can be reached by emailing Ana@GraceDog.com, or calling 303-238-DOGS(3647).
Connect with Ana:
https://www.facebook.com/GraceDogTraining/
https://twitter.com/TWGDogTraining
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
This week the fabulous Cathy Madson returns to "Why Do Pets Matter?" to speak with us about transitioning back to work with a Pandemic Puppy, how training your dog becomes far more doable when you break it into bite-sized steps, consulting with behaviorists and vets when your dog has behavior issues, and virtual support communities to connect with -- including the resources at PreventiveVet.com.
She is a Certified Behavior Consultant and professional dog trainer from PreventiveVet.
Last month, April 2021, she spoke with us about how to acclimate your dog to being alone right now to help ease the transition for those of us who are returning to work in the near future.
More About Cathy Madson, MA, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Cathy Madson became a certified dog trainer in 2008, but she likes to think that her career began when she was six years old and a stray wandered into her yard and became her first dog companion.
She completed her CPDT-KA certification in 2017 and her CBCC-KA certification in 2019. Cathy is a Fear Free Certified Certified Professional, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a training professional member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG). She's also a member of the Dog Writer's Association of America.
Cathy loves to geek out at dog behavior and training conferences. As Preventive Vet's dog trainer on staff, Cathy focuses on helping humans and their pets build a strong relationship based on trust, clear communication, and the use of positive reinforcement training methods. Her specialties include canine separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and dog aggression. When she's not working, you can usually find her paddle boarding or knitting yet another dog sweater for Sookie, her Welsh Cardigan Corgi.
Resources:
YouTube of our latest Yappy Hour: From Pandemic to Pupstanding! https://youtu.be/Y3eBeEbwxwE
Puppy Essentials and Dog Training Essentials Workshops - https://www.PupstandingAcademy.com
Connect with Cathy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreventiveVet
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Preventivevet
Twitter: @PreventiveVet
Instagram: @PreventiveVet
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
During this episode of “Why Do Pets Matter?” we’re speaking with Krista Karpowich, owner and podcaster at Wag Out Loud, a podcast that is focused on canine health, nutrition, and well-being.
About Krista Karpowich
Krista Karpowich owns Wag Out Loud, LLC and is the host of the weekly Wag Out Loud pawdcast, a show focusing on canine health, nutrition and overall well-being.
After receiving her certification in canine nutrition and noticing that most dogs are getting sicker and living shorter lives, Krista became obsessed with bringing experts and dog enthusiasts together in committed community to enhance the bond with our dogs, help them live longer and be as happy and healthy as possible.
Krista has also launched the new Wag Out Loud LTOs Show (LTO standing for Limited Time Offers) which is a live stream shopping show for the best dog related products.
Connect With Krista
https://facebook.com/wagoutloud
https://instagram.com/wagoutloud/
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
During this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" we're speaking with Rhonda Bell of Dog Days Consulting.
Rhonda helps veterinarians, other pet service professionals and their clients talk to one another over social media.
She helps animal service providers improve and maintain their good reputations online. She also shows them how to resolve and repair their reputation if there has been negative feedback from distressed clients.
Rhonda also talks about using "The Power of The Pause" to give yourself some breathing space before responding to something that triggers you. It's a relationship saver!
Learn More About Rhonda Bell:
Rhonda founded Dog Days Consulting in 2017. She is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, and a Certified Professional Life Coach with over 15 years of veterinary management experience. Being in a busy animal hospital managing the day-to-day operations is where she discovered her passion for training and systems organization.
She enjoys teaching teams on how to implement successful social media marketing practices by setting goals and milestones in which to achieve them. Rhonda enjoys working with social media and other technology platforms to improve hospital exposure and client engagement.
She understands that efficiency has an immediate impact on the bottom line. Moving around as a military wife she was able to manage multiple animal hospitals throughout her career.
Connect With Rhonda:
https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dogdaysconsulting/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Mindy Dutka Is Celebrating Our Unsung Dog Heroes of COVID-19 through Tales of Support!
There's no question about it, our pets -- especially our dogs -- have and continue to help their families get through this challenging time.
My good friend, Mindy Dutka from Dogs I Meet, returns to "Why Do Pets Matter?" to talk about her new passion project -- Tales of Support.
During this incredibly insightful conversation, Mindy goes into how dogs have supported us during the pandemic.
They've been our shining light and heart-felt joy, a huge comfort, and a reason for many of us to get out of bed in the morning. They've helped us to stay present and in the moment.
As Mindy so eloquently puts it, "It is scientifically proven that the human-dog bond can improve a person’s physical and mental well-being. The pandemic has turned every dog into a therapy dog. In a time met with unprecedented levels of loneliness and tragedy, the wagging tails and wigglebutts turned out to be the support system we all needed."
Through photos and stories, Tales of Support will spotlight dogs that have played an important role in sustaining their humans throughout the pandemic.
Do you have a story to honor your dog that you'd like to share through Tales of Support?
Check out the “Tales of Support” tab at www.dogsimeet.com.
Please email hello@dogsimeet.com with a quick introduction and summary of your story.
Mindy is currently looking for stories in the Boston, New York City and San Francisco areas.
Follow Tales of Support on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogsimeet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsimeet/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-dutka-316b09181/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/dogsimeet/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyARV1QJ0JEI524fos0Mw1A
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Read the Tales of Support:
Tales of Support: https://dogsimeet.com/tales-of-support
Learn more about Mindy and Dogs I Meet:
Dogs I Meet website: https://dogsimeet.com/
Connect with Mindy:
Hello@dogsimeet.com
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Carolyn Shadle, the CEO and resident guru of Interpersonl Communication Services, Inc., returns to "Why Do Pets Matter?" to discuss the importance of post-COVID interpersonal communication, the relationship between oxytocin and pet ownership, why the words and language we choose during our conversations matter, and how to keep our pets with us post-pandemic
More About Carolyn Shadle
Carolyn C. Shadle is the CEO of Interpersonal Communication Services. Carolyn has spent most of her life equipping adults with the skills and tools to build effective organizations, a sustainable environment, and healthy relationships. She has written numerous publications, hosted a TV interview show, and offered training in communication, planning, and change for corporate, public and non-profit audiences, as well as for parents and grandparents. She has had the privilege of traveling widely, offering training overseas as well as throughout the USA.
Through ICS, Inc. she provides services that facilitate a fulfilling life. Carolyn is retired from university-based adult and continuing education, where she led and administered leadership development, business and finance management, and “soft skills” (the hardest). During her university career, she held administrative positions at California State University, Long Beach, and San Jose; the University of Denver College of Business; and the State University of New York (Buffalo and Empire State College).
Find out more: http://icsinc.info/about-us-communication-services/
Connect With Carolyn:
www.ICSinc.info
www.VeterinarianCommunication.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ICSVetCommunication
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CarolynShadle
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
During this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" We're speaking with Cathy Madson, a Certified Behavior Consultant and professional dog trainer from PreventiveVet.
She was one of our special guests in December 2019 and gave a mini-training about leaving your dog alone.
At the time, little did we know that we would really need that training in 2021.
So, Cathy's back with another training on how to leave your dog alone, plus how to address things your pet might be doing right now since you've been home more, and what's going on with "Major Biden".
More About Cathy Madson, MA, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Cathy Madson became a certified dog trainer in 2008, but she likes to think that her career began when she was six years old and a stray wandered into her yard and became her first dog companion.
She completed her CPDT-KA certification in 2017 and her CBCC-KA certification in 2019. Cathy is a Fear Free Certified Certified Professional, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a training professional member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG). She's also a member of the Dog Writer's Association of America.
Cathy loves to geek out at dog behavior and training conferences. As Preventive Vet's dog trainer on staff, Cathy focuses on helping humans and their pets build a strong relationship based on trust, clear communication, and the use of positive reinforcement training methods. Her specialties include canine separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and dog aggression. When she's not working, you can usually find her paddle boarding or knitting yet another dog sweater for Sookie, her Welsh Cardigan Corgi.
Resources:
YouTube of our latest Yappy Hour: From Pandemic to Pupstanding! https://youtu.be/Y3eBeEbwxwE
Puppy Essentials and Dog Training Essentials Workshops - https://www.PupstandingAcademy.com
West Paw Toppl toy (alternative to Kong): http://amzn.to/2m5E2zR
Michael Shikashio -- aggression specialist (and who the Bidens should really hire)
Denise Fenzi -- amazing with high drive dogs
Connect with Cathy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreventiveVet
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Preventivevet
Twitter: @PreventiveVet
Instagram: @PreventiveVet
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
During this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" we're speaking with Liz Rubinstein, CEO of GingerLead, a harness that pet owners can use whether their dog has arthritis, is recovering from surgery, hip dysplasia, or another type of cruciating injury. This is one of the best harnesses on the market for helping owners keep their pets safe during recovery. Liz is also an attorney who, like me, mediates conflicts between people over animals!
More About Liz Rubinstein:
Liz Rubinstein is an attorney with a love of animals that led her to leave and then return to her legal career.
Liz left the practice of law when she and her husband invented the GingerLead Dog Support & Rehabilitation Harness, a product that helps dogs with orthopedic problems. She has been selling it around the world to veterinarians, pet stores and pet owners since 2008.
She returned to the practice of law in 2020 (while still running GingerLead) and specifically focused on mediation because she was inspired by me and has seen the benefits of mediation in resolving disputes involving animals.
Connect with Liz:
https://www.gingerlead.com/
http://www.facebook.com/GingerLead
http://www.mediationlawyerco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-rubinstein/
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Today we're speaking with the Airbnb of rescues and shelters, Chris Roy of Doobert.com.
Chris is chatting with us about how COVID has created a collaborative environment between shelters, rescues, and volunteers.
Learn More About Chris:
Chris is a technology guy in his "day" job and used his experience to create Doobert.com which is an online software platform custom-built for animal rescuers.
It's like a combination of Match.com specifically for animal shelters and rescues to find new partners, and then a volunteer Uber for getting the animals where they need to go.
Chris enjoys helping provide technology solutions to some of the biggest challenges in animal rescue and is always looking for new ways to help animals and the people that care for them.
Chris is supported by his amazing wife Daphne, and together they have 5 furkids: 4 cats and 1 dog.
You can connect with Chris at:
chris@doobert.com
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Olivia Summerhill, CFP®, CDFA®-- a financial planner -- is joining us during this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?"
Olivia helps women who are going through a divorce with their finances. One thing she has noticed is that most people don't put together a plan for their pets while they still like one another -- pre- disagreements, separation, and ultimately divorce.
Olivia is sharing her thoughts about the importance of having a plan in place for the care of your pet from the perspective of a financial planner who has seen the devastating consequences of her clients' not having any sort of agreements in place pre-divorce.
The last thing you want is for your ego or pride to get in the way of doing what's in the best interest of your animal!
Learn More About Olivia Summerhill:
Olivia Summerhill, the founder of Summerhill Wealth Management, works exclusively with affluent women, protecting their lifestyle throughout the divorce process. Olivia works closely with her clients’ divorce attorneys to give them the ammunition they need to negotiate the most advantageous settlements.
After the divorce finalization, Olivia uses her knowledge of behavioral finance to work with her clients on topics relating to a divorce’s impact. Specifically, on the psychological behaviors such as self-awareness, money patterns, and effective financial decision-making, her female clients can control and maintain their living standards.
Olivia is one of few financial professionals to hold a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Behavioral Financial Advising credentials.
When she's not working, Olivia loves conversing in French -- and she may have a mild addiction to collecting saltwater fish.
She also has a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Leo, who is almost 2 years old. She did her research and waited years before getting a dog so that she would have enough space/energy/money to raise him right. She has invested almost $20k on Leo's training and he is her triathlon training partner. Currently, she's training for an Ironman 70.3 to raise money for Savvy Ladies, a non-profit that helps women take control of their finances.
She has a passion for volunteering on boards and seeing the difference it makes in the community.
Connect with Olivia:
Website: https://www.summerhillwealth.com