All My Children Wear Fur Coats with Peggy Hoyt

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 explaine...

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 ...

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 a...

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 chal...

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 meeting focused on the concerning rise in animal shelter deaths since the pandemic, reversing decades of progress in the no-kill movement, with factors like housing challenges and veterinary costs contributing to the crisis. Discussions covered the challenges in spay and neuter access, the impact of trap-neuter-release programs, and the issues surrounding backyard breeding and breed-specific legislation. The conversation conclu...

The meeting focused on disaster preparedness for pets and livestock, with Celia Jackson, a disaster management expert, sharing her extensive experience in emergency response and pet safety. The discussion covered essential preparations for pets including food, water, medical records, and identification methods, while also addressing evacuation plans for larger animals and livestock. Celia emphasized the importance of personal prepa...

Peggy interviewed Scott Fine, founder of Joey's Legacy, a nonprofit organization that helps pet parents seek justice and healing after veterinary malpractice incidents. Through their network of over 5,500 members and resources including animal law attorneys and veterinarians, Joey's Legacy has assisted thousands of pet owners over the past nine years. The organization addresses issues with a minority of problematic veteri...

Peggy welcomed Scott Grillo, the National Sales Manager at Fur Zapper, to discuss the company's innovative pet hair removal products and Scott's background in the pet industry. They explored how Fur Zapper works to effectively remove pet fur from laundry and shared customer experiences, including alternative uses beyond its intended purpose. Scott presented new pet grooming products and discussed their availability for pu...

Jennifer Ruhlman, Senior Philanthropy Manager at the Snow Leopard Trust, explained the organization’s ethical conservation efforts in the Himalayan region, emphasizing protection of snow leopards alongside support for local communities. She described the leopards’ physical traits, hunting habits, and maternal care, as well as the threats they face from humans. The talk ended with an overview of conservation programs, global initiat...

Peggy opened the show by discussing pet trusts before introducing Lisa Tully, an Irish animal healer who uses holistic methods to address pets’ emotional and physical health. Lisa described her path from wanting to become a veterinarian to discovering her calling in animal healing through meditation and intuition. She shared success stories of animals recovering from serious conditions and emphasized the value of holistic care, ani...

Peggy interviewed Wendy Jones, COO (Chief Operating Officer) of G6 Technologies and founder of Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue, about the organization’s beginnings and mission. Wendy discussed her path into equine rescue, the nonprofit’s growth, and the vital role of volunteers in daily care. She also highlighted challenges facing horse rescues, shared successful adoption stories, and outlined future goals, including expansion an...

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Deborah Anderson, founder of a positive reinforcement dog training non-profit.  Deborah started this organization after seeing behavior problems leading to dogs being returned to shelters. She initially offered in-home training and later organized public workshops with other trainers, which grew in popularity.  The organization emphasizes force-free, positive reward-based training methods, avoiding...