All My Children Wear Fur Coats with Peggy Hoyt

Peggy Hoyt interviewed Gina Logan, Associate Director of Category Insights at Kantar, about pet owner behavior and shopping patterns. Gina shared insights from Kantar's biennial "Shopping for My Pet" study, which examines attitudes and behaviors of pet owners across different demographics. The discussion covered how different age groups (millennials, Gen X, and boomers) approach pet care, with millennials spending mo...

This podcast episode featured Rose Waldrup, founder of the Waldrup Somatic Method, discussing her body-based approach to canine behavior modification. Rose explained how her method addresses the root causes of behavioral issues in dogs by regulating their nervous systems rather than focusing solely on training commands. She outlined her three-step framework of "regulate, read, and relate" and described specific techniques...

This episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" featured a discussion with Ally Pachunka, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying animal science, extension, and education. Ally shared her research on human-animal interaction, particularly focusing on how companion animals impact youth development and her current work on dog behavior in shelters. She explained the differences between service anim...

This episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" featured host Peggy Hoyt interviewing Jennifer Erickson, founder of Pet Care Pointers. Jennifer shared her background in animal welfare and discussed her pet care advice column, which covers topics like pet selection, behavior, and care challenges. They explored the pet overpopulation problem, with Jennifer noting that while it has improved in some ways due to increased res...

Peggy Hoyt interviewed Dr. Lisa Karr, an Associate Dean and Companion Animal Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about career opportunities in the companion animal science field. Dr. Karr discussed how she transitioned from wanting to be a veterinarian to focusing on dog and cat nutrition, and explained the growth of companion animal programs in 4-H, which has increased enrollment by 51% since 2012 to 8,322 ...

This podcast interview featured Cindy Ojczyk, author of "Mom Loves the Dogs More," discussing how fostering rescue animals helped her family navigate challenging teen years while providing healing for both the animals and her children. Cindy shared how the death of their dog Sierra initially triggered emotional turmoil and declining grades in her daughters, leading to ADHD and anxiety diagnoses, but also how fostering dog...

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-fre...

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 tes...

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...