Covered In Pet Hair – A fun late-night pet podcast about dogs & cats - with games, alcohol, pop culture and pawsome guests!- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
A boozy pet podcast for pet lovers! Join pet pros and enthusiasts for drinks and chatter about their favorite foods, travel, and products with host, Isabel Alvarez Arata.
Episodes
April 9, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode, Isabel shares a drink and a chat with Gordon Templeton and Andrew Churley, the guys behind Optimus Gear, makers of a revolutionary dog car harness that is currently the only crash-rated car harness on the market. Born from an incident with Gordon's pup, Nala, the idea for the Defender Harness evolved over seven years. Together, Gordon and his friend and Sales and Marketing Manager, Andrew, share their passion for p...
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March 26, 2024 • 47 mins
In today's episode, Isabel interviews Rob Kovler, CEO of Therapetixx. Therapetixx is a brand of plant-based pet products that offer therapies for common pet ailments. In the episode, Isabel asks Rob to identify key differences in the way in which conventional veterinary medicine approaches pet-related health conditions and how a holistic approach might look. Together, Isabel and Rob learn what makes grass turn yellow and burn when ...
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March 10, 2024 • 32 mins
Join Isabel and inventor, Kirsten Brand, to discuss how Kirsten was inspired to invent noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Raising a noise-phobic dog is no easy feat and Emma, Kirsten's beloved dog, showed many of the typical signs of noise phobia and noise-induced anxiety during storms and fireworks. Wanting to come up with a solution for a problem that 1 in 3 dogs - maybe more - experience regularly, Kirsten not only developed a...
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March 1, 2024 • 38 mins
Join Isabel as she celebrates love with her favorite bromance, the one between Nathan the CatLady Kehn and Sterling "TrapKing" Davis. These two cat lovers are advocates, rescuers, and best friends. They travel the US educating and motivating cat lovers at events, conferences, fundraisers, and more. In this episode, Isabel asks Nathan and Sterling how they met, how they got into their work with cat rescue, and more. Isabel makes the...
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February 20, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode, we get to know Shaina Denny, Founder and CEO of Dogdrop Dog Daycare. Shaina's dog, Poppy, was a playful, energetic puppy and inspired Shaina to use her extensive business skills to benefit dogs and their families. Dogdrop members (the dogs) and their humans get top-notch care and customer service in conveniently located centers. Committed to the quality of the care they provide, Dogdrop also prioritizes their emplo...
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February 5, 2024 • 36 mins
Samm Hutchison, Founder of Bear's Bites and Co-Founder of the Bear's Bites Foundation, is a personal friend of Isabel's. In this fun and informative episode, Isabel and Samm celebrate the holidays while Samm shares her relatively short yet wildly successful pet industry journey. Samm and Isabel discuss Samm's 'Grinchy' take on the holidays and her unrelenting love of dogs, namely her dog, Bear.
Samm also lets us in on her treat-ma...
Samm also lets us in on her treat-ma...
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January 23, 2024 • 45 mins
Join Isabel and Sally Williams, Founder of Mission Meow, to learn about what makes Mission Meow different from any other feline rescue and advocacy organization. Sally and Isabel discuss disappointing rescue stats and how Sally went from helping pet parents pay for their pet's cancer treatments to now rallying the troops - aka businesses - to support feline rescues. Play along as Sally tells us why senior cats rock, how to meet the...
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January 2, 2024 • 44 mins
Join Isabel as she catches up with a fantastic pet lover and new friend. Carolyn Rafferty and Isabel met in person at SuperZoo in 2023. They hit it off immediately. Carolyn and her husband, Robert, created a fantastic product and, in this episode, Isabel asks her all about what inspired their litter box tool and the process of creating the product and getting it to market.
Isabel and Carolyn also discuss how Carolyn is raising ...
Isabel and Carolyn also discuss how Carolyn is raising ...
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December 13, 2023 • 45 mins
This week's episode is all about gratitude and thanksgiving. Whether we're looking forward to celebrating the holidays or are in the midst of profound pet loss and grief, Mindy Meiering of Rainbow Bridge Deck gives tons of helpful tips for being true to ourselves and our emotions this holiday season.
Isabel and Mindy discuss how holidays can be overwhelming for many. Mindy gives us permission to skip the party, leave early, and...
Isabel and Mindy discuss how holidays can be overwhelming for many. Mindy gives us permission to skip the party, leave early, and...
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November 27, 2023 • 31 mins
We all know military working dogs have a tough job but do we know what happens when they retire? In this episode, Isabel interviews Bob Bryant, Co-Founder of Mission K9 Rescue, a 501c-3 that rescues, reunites, rehomes, rehabilitates, and repairs military working dogs when their working days are through. For many of these dogs, the process of finding their way back to their soldier, their country, and a permanent living situation is...
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Tom Aiello founded Operation Good Boy after realizing that the military story was a beloved part of American culture that many people, including pet lovers, enjoy. In this episode, Isabel learns more about Tom's vision, his loyal pack, and how Operation Good Boy gives back to the military K9 community.
Military aficionados will love our first game in which we cover military training programs such as Delta Force and Army Ranger S...
Military aficionados will love our first game in which we cover military training programs such as Delta Force and Army Ranger S...
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November 6, 2023 • 29 mins
In this episode, Isabel interviews Ross Hewitt, screenwriter and producer of the children's film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat is the story of a cat that belongs to an Icelandic queen and is based on an Icelandic folk tale. Having had 13 cats growing up, Ross is no stranger to the depth of cat-friendly friendships. He shares his appreciation of cats, their curiosity, and problem-solving skills while discussing the behind-the-scenes d...
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October 27, 2023 • 45 mins
Britt Kascjak believes that the world of outdoor travel is exponentially better with furry friends by our side. As Founder of The Kas Pack, Britt is dedicated to helping pet parents incorporate their pets into their travel plans. She also loves Halloween!
Isabel couldn't resist inviting Britt to participate in Covered in Pet Hair's 2023 Halloween Special to discuss Britt's love of all things spooky, creepy, and outdoorsy. In this...
Isabel couldn't resist inviting Britt to participate in Covered in Pet Hair's 2023 Halloween Special to discuss Britt's love of all things spooky, creepy, and outdoorsy. In this...
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October 19, 2023 • 38 mins
In this episode, Isabel discusses the whys and hows of navigating pet-friendly rental homes with El Paso-based top-producing realtor, Brian Hall. It's not always easy but there are ways to find the perfect pet-friendly rental home. Brian Hall, who specializes in military moves, helps pet parents ace their next rental application and interview by highlighting the importance of a pet resume, why size matters when it comes to pets, an...
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October 3, 2023 • 32 mins
Sid Chand is the generous founder behind Booze for Paws, a spirits company that donates all profits to animal rescue. From whiskey to gin and some spirits in between, Sid knows booze and loves pets, which is what brought him on Covered in Pet Hair with fellow boozy pet lover, Isabel.
In this episode, Isabel and Sid learn whether or not the word whiskey should have an E, how Sid likes to drink his whiskey, and how many whiskeys ...
In this episode, Isabel and Sid learn whether or not the word whiskey should have an E, how Sid likes to drink his whiskey, and how many whiskeys ...
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September 20, 2023 • 51 mins
Nicole Packin is back for a second time on Covered in Pet Hair. This time, she's talking about her mobile canine gym, based in the Dallas area. As the daughter of an Orthopedic Surgeon with a profound interest in canine physiology, Nicole combines her love of anatomy and desire to help dogs live life to the fullest as a fitness coach on wheels. Driving from home to home to allow dogs to experience one-on-one physical training and m...
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September 11, 2023 • 35 mins
In this episode, Isabel had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Topham, the founder of alchemypet, a brand known for its innovative line of supplements designed to enhance various aspects of a dog's well-being. Their discussion starts with a round of Never Have I Ever - Dog Parent Edition then delves into the motivations and principles driving the creation of alchemypet's products.
Colin discussed the inspiration behind his line...
Colin discussed the inspiration behind his line...
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August 25, 2023 • 34 mins
In this episode, Isabel interviews Jaron Lukas, who was a guest on Covered in Pet Hair's earlier seasons. Since their initial chat, Jaron has written a book and become even more passionate about canine nutrition than ever. Backed by science and knowledge he's acquired over years of learning about optimizing dog health and longevity, Jaron schools Isabel on nutrition for both dogs and humans. Do you eat spinach? You may not after tu...
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July 11, 2023 • 40 mins
Dr. Julie Liu is a relief vet, cat lover, and Fear Free Certified Professional. Isabel met her at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference in February. She invited her to join her on Covered in Pet Hair to discuss Fear Free benefits for cats.
During the episode, Dr. Julie shares how her own cat's struggles with vet visits and what she does to prepare him. Dr. Julie gives listeners tips on how to prepare fearful cats for vet visits, how...
During the episode, Dr. Julie shares how her own cat's struggles with vet visits and what she does to prepare him. Dr. Julie gives listeners tips on how to prepare fearful cats for vet visits, how...
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July 3, 2023 • 45 mins
With veterinary costs rising to unprecedented highs, pet insurance is top of mind for many pet parents. For this reason, Isabel invited Brian Jorgensen of MetLife Pet Insurance to discuss the need for pet insurance and how to create awareness and financial support for pet parents in the US. In this episode, Brian and Isabel discuss the situations that pets get themselves into that cost pet parents a fortune in veterinary bills. The...
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