The Petropolist

Want to learn more about Dr. Wilkhu? Check out her site here.

Want to look up the ingredients in your pet's grooming products? Check out PubChem and Environmental Working Group

Since recording this episode with Adam I am excited to write that I am working with RWR and the Raised Right brand - I am strict with brands I support and Raised Right easily meets my criteria for a TOP quality line of products... A family-owned company that is transparent about its quality ingredients and processes. Single protein formulations for cats, dogs, and puppies. No synthetic supplements, the puppy formulas meet and exceed AAFCO standards using human-grade minerals for the specific health requirements of growing puppies, excellent quality control methods, produced in USDA kitchens, and almost all of the recipes have less than 2% carbohydrates - there is truly no other product on the market like this - Click here to learn more about Raised Right Pet Foods.  

Jeff Bezos made this statement when asked about entrepreneurship at a re:Mars Amazon conference: "You have got to have some passion for the arena you're going to develop and work in, otherwise, you're going to be competing against people who do have passion for that and they're going to build better products and services." 

Roger checks every box for merging entrepreneurship, passion, community, and pets - He is one of the good ones in the industry and one to watch. 

Learn more about Pet Yards

Learn more about the Fish Gallery at Pet Yards

Using the Tably app, a photo of your cat says a thousand words - or maybe just a few - helping your cat tell you whether they’re having a good day or a bad one. Tably’s highly accurate AI model assesses a photo against validated veterinary pain scales. The model has assessed hundreds of thousands of photos with over 90% precision. It utilizes proprietary machine learning algorithms to empower cat parents to make informed decisions about their cat’s health. Tably employs a number of artificial intelligence processes: object detection, image suitability detection, object extraction, image categorization, and result analysis. To minimize errors, we have configured our algorithm to validate the presence of a feline face in the image before sending it to the AI model for further analysis. Tably is the first product created by Sylvester.ai, a company that creates predictive healthcare products powered by artificial intelligence to improve animal health outcomes across species. Sylvester.ai believes animals can live healthier, longer lives when humans can be more proactive in their care.

Meet Dr. Liz Bales

Liz Bales, VMD is a 2000 graduate of The University of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine who has gained a special interest in the unique behavioral and wellness needs of pets. During her nearly two-decade veterinary career, Dr. Bales has practiced equine, small animal, and feline only. Dr. Bales is a writer, speaker and a featured expert in all things pet around the globe including appearances on Fox and Friends, ABC News, and Cheddar.  She is the founder of Doc and Phoebe’s Cat Company and the inventor of The Indoor Hunting Feeder for cats.

Dr. Bales is a writer and has been a guest speaker at The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and The University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She sits on the Dean’s Alumni Council at The University of Pennsylvania, the Advisory Board for AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice, and the Advisory Board of Fear-Free.

Meet Tably Founder Susan Groeneveld:

A co-creator of multiple, globally recognized, award-winning companies; Susan is an expert in marketing consultancy, business model development, and marketing outcome approaches for national and multinational corporations. Susan has worked with Bayer, Novartis, Roche, Elanco, Canadian Lentils, UPL, Purina, General Mills, Federated Co-operatives, and Royal Canin to name a few. Susan wonders about the problems we can solve and is inspired by the power of humanity to do good.

Learn more about the research used to validate the use of facial AI to help predict pain in cats here

You can also watch the interview on The Petropolist YouTube page

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Check out Scout & Zoes'and Catazztic Cat treats here 

In this episode, we delve deeply into what CAN BE DONE to eliminate these death facilities and how you can reach out to your state representatives and Pet industry lobby group executives at the Pet Advocacy Network and demand that they start doing what they CLAIM they are doing...These backyard breeders and puppy mills are disease-carrying toxic grounds and they are pumping out SICK animals from sick animals - THEY need to be shut down and the REAL breeders who breed for health and breed integrity and our animal shelter facilities and workers need the support NOT the criminal puppy mills. WHY is the Pet Advocacy network choosing its current path of supporting the disease-ridden puppy and kitten factories?  I would love to have a member of PAN (formerly PIJAC) delve into how we can come together to eliminate the bad apples (You can find them on the HSUS Horrible 100 - MANY are repeat offenders that the USDA has allowed to continue operating).

Below is one of the Hands2Paws blog posts about the USDA.

In the United States, there are an estimated 10,000 commercial dog breeding operations, also known as puppy mills. A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) license is required for any breeder who sells wholesale to pet stores or brokers, but not for breeders who sell directly to the public. This means that thousands of puppy mill operators are not subject to any federal oversight or regulation.

As a result, these breeding facilities can get away with appalling conditions, such as dogs being kept in small cages with no room to exercise, unsanitary conditions, minimal veterinary care, and little to no socialization. The dogs in these mills are often sick and passed along to unsuspecting consumers who paid top dollar for a healthy pet.

The USDA’s current system is failing both puppies and their consumers. By only inspecting kennels that sell wholesale to pet stores or brokers, the agency is effectively giving a pass to thousands of puppy mill operators who sell directly to the public. As a result, these breeding facilities can get away with appalling conditions, such as dogs being kept in small cages with no room to exercise, unsanitary conditions, minimal veterinary care, and little to no socialization.

Not only does this cause immense suffering for the dogs involved, but it also dupes unsuspecting consumers who paid top dollar for a healthy pet. The USDA has the power to make a difference for these animals by holding all commercial breeders accountable and inspected—but instead, the agency has chosen to turn a blind eye to this growing problem.

It’s time for the USDA to do better for both puppies and their consumers. The agency has the power to make a difference for these animals by holding all commercial breeders accountable and inspected—but instead, the agency has chosen to turn a blind eye to this growing problem. If you care about animal welfare, please contact your representatives and demand that they hold the USDA accountable for its failures. Together, we can make a difference for these innocent creatures who deserve better lives.

Check out Mutt Gut and support the health of your pet while supporting an amazing woman-owned brand created from Faith, Perseverance, and Science.

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Listen & Learn from my dear friend and guest Dr. Rachel Geller, Cat behaviorist, author, and speaker. 

Always stay Catazztic

David is a 22-year veteran in the US pet industry. He founded one of the top pet supply distribution firms Zeus & Company as well as the investment firm Pet Product Innovations where he currently hangs his hat. 

In his career span, David has invested in and brought to market over 40 brands.
Pet Product Innovations is based in Des Plaines, IL. The company focuses on bringing to market innovative pet products that better the lives of pets and their owners. From the award-winning Zen Clipper to the #1 selling paw cleaner in World, Paw Plunger, to SmartLeash the only patented retractable leash that stops like a seat belt. Pet Product Innovations is always looking for the next great product !!!

I recently tried the Zen Clipper and I love it, so for those of you that need to clip your pet's nails (ehhhmmmm - all of us), check out this offer that the amazing crew at Pet Product innovations is giving my listeners:

20% off your purchase of Zen Clippers when you use the code TAZZ20

 Doobert 

Chris Roy, and I talk about his new platform that combines bringing together E-commerce and possibly Independent pet retailers to create profit while paying it forward to relieve some of the insanity for animals in shelters and for the rescue communities. 

Listen & Learn ;)

Walking into Whiskers Holistic Pet store in 1992 transformed my understanding of pet food and eventually (2005) my career trajectory. 

I had no preconceived notions of what was good or bad in pet food - there was NO internet - no NOISE from brands and bloggers and influencers.  It was me, a type 1 diabetic who understood the impact of food on EVERY aspect of my life, and my ex-husband who as a singer, claimed that everything he consumed impacted the condition of his voice so bringing home a pet from the shelter and having been handed a bag of Iams kibble seemed a bit odd to me - I didn't understand how an obligate carnivore could digest and be 'ok' eating cereal (I added chicken broth to the kibble the first week because I really thought it was meant to be moistened and made into mush - I very quickly switched to Pet Guard and Halo canned food - Remember those brands?;) 

I am grateful to Randy & Phil Klein for being innovators in the field of holistic pet nutrition and retail. 

As they continue to help thousands of pet owners/pet parents with education and guidance every single day, we, pet owners, distributors,   and brands should support Whiskers so that they continue on this amazing path. NYC and its boroughs are full of stores but very few, can compete with the knowledge and support Randy & Phil have brought to pet owners... 

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 A few updates: 1st meeting of The Indy Pet Community Advisory Group (NO THERE IS NO WEBSITE for a reason;)  is going to take place in late September. If you are going to Super Zoo and want to find out about the Indy Pet Community Advisory group (or my new line of Catazztic Cat treats) send me a note and let's connect and make sure you are subscribed to THE PETROPOLIST PODCAST because you will want to get a reminder when my next episode (#83) is out - My guest will be with Randy Klein, CEO of Whiskers holistic pet store in NYC which has been around since before some of you were even a speck in your parents' eyes.  

 We all know how talented the pet food sector is when it comes to making shit up to create the perception of being do-gooders or creating a "new & improved pet industry sustainable model" without really doing much different than they have been doing for the last 20 to 40 years. As a collective, pet food manufacturers have created layers to insulate their bad behavior, like new organizations that make it seem like they're recycling the big bad unrecyclable kibble bags or that they need to be applauded for their efforts in being sustainable through the use of peanut shells as a source of fiber or their use of dead or diseased animals that suffered and didn't quite make it off the crammed truck to their proper slaughter session...yeah a little bit of greenwashing takes those big brands a long way financially and perhaps we shouldn't forget that they science the shit out of it all. These very companies are incredibly active in pursuing, learning, and making investments in companies and products that are innovative and may one day be their competition or their goldmine. 

This episode is kinda sorta about asking ourselves the question:  How do we feed our pets without harming the environment and other animals?  Are lab-grown meats the answer or will The Big AG Bullies and Lobbies continue to work their magic and keep Americans in the Dark using their might with political and media influence? Check out Nancy F. Huehnergarth's article I linked here.

My guest today is SCIENTIST, Shannon Falconer. 

Shannon holds a Master's degree in Biochemistry, a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology, and worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at Stanford University prior to co-founding Because Animals in 2016

Will the answer to these problems be Because, Animals.? god I hope so!!!

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Shaylene Keiner, Founder of Dolittle Search is a leader in recruiting talent for the pet industry. Doolittle Search provides recruitment services for companies seeking highly qualified professionals in the Pet Sector. 

"If you work in the pet industry, you know there are special considerations. The industry's highly specialized nature requires an understanding of these distinct nuances, regulations, and requirements. For more than 20 years, Dolittle Search has worked with companies in every specialty on searches ranging from leadership positions to high-level executive searches."

If you are interested in learning more about Doolittle Search check them out here.

FOR The INDEPENDENT PET RETAIL BUSINESSES:

If you are an Independent pet business owner and are interested in joining The Indy Pet Community Advisory Group (NO THERE IS NO WEBSITE for a reason;) send me an email at  TAZZ@PETROPOLIST.COM  and I will answer all of your questions and get you signed up for the 1st meeting (Happening August 2022).

Requirements:

There is NO cost to you

must attend and be an active participant in 5 out of 15  meetings per year ( we will engage with  all members)

Show up & learn from your peers and be proactive (your staff and managers can & should participate)

no know it all's because we don't know it all

and there is NO COST to you (you may get some savings from the ideas thrown around)

maximum # of stores under your brand = less than 10

Pay it forward and share this episode. Love Tazz.

We recorded this episode about 3 months ago - At the time I was doing consulting for a multi-location pet business in NYC  and there was less than a handful of stores in the NY area that carried Small Batch Pet. It is incredible how disconnected many pet store owners are from the needs of their clients and how to communicate with them.  The conversation with David & Diana Vogel and my experience in the industry over the last 20 years all were inspirations for one of my current heart & soul projects...And please clear your mind of all of the stupid thoughts about 'agendas' or wherever your fear-based thinking is taking you about why I am doing this... 

If you are an Independent pet business owner and are interested in joining The Indy Pet Community Advisory Group (NO THERE IS NO WEBSITE for a reason;) send me an email at TAZZ@PETROPOLIST.COM  and I will answer all of your questions and get you signed up for the 1st meeting.  

Requirements:

There is NO cost to you

must attend and be an active participant in 5 out of 15  meetings per year ( we will engage with  all members)

Show up & learn from your peers and be proactive (your staff and managers can & should participate) 

no know it all's because we don't know it all

and there is NO COST to you (you may get some savings from the ideas thrown around)

maximum # of stores under your brand = less than 10

If you have been an ass to me in the last 20 years I may choose to reject you from being a member (I can only think of 2 people that fit this profile but send me a note anyway if you think you are one of the two...we all evolve right? ;)

Pay it forward and share this episode. Love Tazz. 

Carol Smeja - Mine Pet Platter founder speaks her mind about the struggles of manufacturing quality products. Carol earned a Ph.D. in psychology & sociology which she applied to understanding people's various eating dynamics. She worked with U.S. and global food companies in both research and marketing programs and assisted U.S. government agencies with efforts to improve health and diet. More recently, she has applied her extensive research and diagnostic training in understanding the eating behavior of our dogs & cats by studying the natural and instinctive behaviors of their ancestral roots. She has conducted comprehensive reviews and integrated information from wildlife specialists, professional research, and observational programs. 

Rob Johnson - Managing Partner/ President of sales CANOPHERA LLC  & Crystal Coast Distribution - Rob has over 20 years of expertise in the pet industry. He has dealt with his share of counterfeit products and false claims from dirty pet industry players. His experience ranges from Mars to Brilliant Salmon oil to his own distribution company.  His dedication to independent retailers and brands that create quality is admirable.  

Interested in purchasing the ArmOR Hand for your business?  You are in luck, you will get $10 off your purchase of each set of gloves when you use Coupon Code TAZZ10 good until June 1, 2022. 

Dr. Laura Catena is the Founder and President of The ArmOR Hand Glove®. She graduated from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and is a small animal veterinarian. Dr. Catena developed The ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves after a potentially career-ending injury she endured while working in emergency medicine. ArmOR Hand is a compassionate glove, designed to allow for proper and safe restraint techniques, without the use of force. The glove is used to safely handle animals, reduce injuries to humans, improve animal welfare, and advance the cause of wildlife and pets. ArmOR Hand is a reusable, vegan glove, ensuring a low impact on the environment. The glove decreases infectious disease transmission, supporting the One Health Initiative as well as increasing pet owner compliance for at-home medical care and recommendations.

Dr. Catena achieved a Fear Free Preferred Product certification for ArmOR Hand. She is a recipient of the Pet Age 2021 Women of Influence Award. This award celebrates individuals who set industry benchmarks for excellence. The award acknowledges high-performance leaders who have made a notable impact on the field while inspiring a new generation of women to make an impact on the pet care community and the pets we serve. This award recognizes the accomplishments and successes of women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership to bring positive changes to the pet care community. Dr. Catena worked with The Paw Project to ban declaw surgery in the City of Pittsburgh. Dr. Catena is a contributing author to an award-winning pet advocacy site with 500M+ views and shares. She is a data-driven animal doctor known for deriving unique insights from complex information. She is a self-motivated leader translating personal experiences into relatable stories and products. Dr. Catena has been featured on veterinary podcasts and has been published in veterinary journals. Dr. Catena's interests include spirituality, self-care, fitness, The Paw Project, and human and pet nutrition.

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It was a casual conversation about pet ownership, pet owner responsibilities when it comes to health and veterinary care and of course we spoke about her book https://www.apawpartnership.com/ which delves into the veterinary profession and what she thinks needs to happen to save it from it self. 

Buy the book here!

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Sophie has a Master's degree in Animal Science / Monogastric nutrition and B.Sc Animal Science at McGill University 

She is an innovative pet nutrition expert with proven skills in research and development with more than 22 years of experience with the last 8 years dedicated exclusively to developing new complete and balanced diets for cats and dogs.

Sophie's business focus is on launching new products and participating in the improvement of existing brands.

David Primrose

A food technologist by training, Synergy Petfood Managing Director David Primrose also has an MSc in Food Safety Management and over 40 years experience in the global pet food industry. This has enabled him to develop an extensive knowledge of pet food science and technology combined with food safety management.

In a 27-year career in Mars Petcare, he worked in diverse areas including Research and Development, materials quality and development, and process development. Through global supplier quality assurance responsibilities, he developed an extensive knowledge of petfood raw materials quality, safety, and functionality.

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Want to learn more about RAWZ and the Scott Family?  Check out RAWZ here:  https://rawznaturalpetfood.com/

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Check out the Happy Cat Hotel

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Dr. Judy Morgan is a best-selling author of four books, hundreds of online and print magazine articles, and has hosted her own Naturally Healthy Pets radio show on DreamVisions7 Radio network for two years. She has been featured on Fox News, local cable television, CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, and as a guest on over 200 radio shows. Her goal is to change the lives of over ten million pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Morgans' insightful courses please go to: https://www.drjudyu.com/

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Ahhhh easy listening about canned pet food - the facts, the fakes and the information that will matter to pet owners when trying to sift through all the claims and advertisements during a pet food search. What makes one brand of canned pet food better than another? It all seems to resemble meat or chunks of meat.  Where is the food made and why are so many shredded canned pet foods made in Thailand?  Is human grade meat really used in pet food ? What does it all mean? Your questions about canned pet foods will be answered here in a relaxed easy going conversation with Koha Pet Food CEO Lonnie Schwimmer.   

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Learn more about Dr. Rachel Geller by checking out her site and get a copy of her amazing book Saving the World One Cat at a time - All proceeds are donated to saving cat lives!!!

Learn more about Tracie Koehnlein by following her IG page @tracielovesdogs or find some of her dog articles here: barkbuildings.com

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What is Canine Cognitive Behavior Therapy ? Listen to Episode 67 to find out what it is as I annoy the hell out of my dear calm guest, Bille Groom with questions that get the listener to the core of what this type of training is all about.  

Billie Groom is an expert in Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She works exclusively with dogs over the age of six months because this is when cognitive skills develop causing change in behaviors. This is an unheard of area of expertise because there is no other formula grounded in C.B.T. that effectively addresses behaviors associated with aggression, anxiety, rescued dogs, adolescent dogs and change in behaviors. For more information about this method of dog training please go to Upward Dogology. 

Listen to Billie's Podcast Dog Training Disrupted

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What's the "BEST" pet food?   God, I hate this question - and for those people (especially pet store employers and employees) that actually try to answer this question without ASKING a shit load of questions - you are out of your minds.  There is no "Best" pet food... we can learn more about this in my upcoming series about the vast varieties of pet foods in the market place...Check out the first of the series with Identity Pet Nutrition CEO Jeremy Petersen.

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What to Know Before You Get Your Dog is available on online and at bookstores:

https://www.amazon.com/What-Know-Before-Your-Book-ebook/dp/B095JDGX7K

https://www.bookdepository.com

https://www.barnesandnoble.com

https://www.target.com

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BC Henschen of Platinum Paws, Carmel, Indiana

Diana Farrar of Fifi & Fidos, San Antonio Texas

Quincy Zikmund of Give a Dog a Bone, Evansville, Indiana

Our host for this episode:  David Primrose - Pet Food Safety expert Synergy Pet Food

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Contact information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidprimrose/?originalSubdomain=uk

Read David's articles here: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/authors/21-david-primrose

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If you have questions for Barbara Phillips schedule an appointment with her here: Free Consultation

Follow her on her FB page or check out her website: https://www.access4servicedogs.com/

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If you are having a problem with your cats bathroom habits start by listening to episode #60 of The Petropolist podcast with my guest, cat behaviorist and retainment specialist Dr. Rachel Geller.

https://drrachelcatbehavior.com/

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Commercial details: E-Book Link: https:/www.doginternetofthings.ie/ RRP:E-Book$12.50/€10.00 Please forward any questions to: Ciaran@doginternetofthings.com

This e-book is presently available to purchase from the web site: www.doginternetofthings.ie

Learn more here: This article is about the economics of rescue shelters and puppy mills: The problem in numbers. While this article focuses on the Irish situation, the dynamics are similar or worse in most of the world. https://www.woofadvisor.com/blog/dog-welfare-in-ireland-the-pending-crisis/

A few reviews: 

Dr. Alyssun Grant, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD.
Certified Canine First Aid Responder, Canine Remedial Massage & Rehabilitation Practitioner.
“This book is excellent, it's detail may make families think twice, which is good for the poor dogs who may be taken into homes only to be cast aside after a year /2/3 or so. It's perfect for assisting people's research about the responsibilities, time and cost of owning a dog and will help to ensure only the most committed to the job will become dog owners - meaning lots of happier dogs in their forever homes. I love the colour prints, the drawings are lovely. “

Debra Vey Voda Hamilton, Hamilton Law and Mediation. Bestselling author. Esq./Mediator/Conflict Coach: “This book is, without a doubt, the best pre-puppy purchase you can give your child, grandchild, or friend. It should be required reading for everyone contemplating bringing a pet into their lives.”

Rosy Romero, Radio Host, Author. Mexico City:   “I love this colourful book. A beautiful love story. Everything you need to understand before and after you adopt a dog. This sets the standard for what dog care should be in every civilized country and in every home. The best way to prevent dogs from being abandoned.”

Brigitte Barton, CAB, A.Dip.CBM, FISAP, MICB, MICAN. Executive Director, International Society of Animal Professionals:
“Every parent has faced the question of “can we have a dog” and this book will help to ensure that every family member knows their roles in welcoming a dog into the house and in looking after him to ensure a happy life together.”

Spencer Hodgetts, the founder of Reboundog believes that every person can bring about goodness. He created the social group Reboundog to bring together the people that practice what they preach in the world of animal welfare and human welfare.  

A little about who Spencer is...in his own words: 

"I believe that undesirable dogs & disadvantaged people have the right to belong in society!

So I help pet advocacy & therapy professionals create the social-impact they desire.

About four years ago someone on social media in the US shared a video about a “prison dog program”.  That video touched something deep down in me about listening, real deep listening….without pre-judgement. I’ve been in too many situations from very young childhood on where I or others around me have not been listened to.

When I went to secondary school in Holyhead, N.Wales in ‘68 I was one of only half a dozen English kids in a school of 1900+ so one learnt pretty quick to fight your ground. An old school friend, now in Norway who has kept in loose contact with a cousin, commented recently that she remembered me as standing up to speak his mind on environmental issues. I’d grown up there on a beach with a rescue English collie as my friend. So I’ve been standing up with my head above the parapet for over half a century! 

My working life falls into two blocks of landscaping big stuff such as motorways & logistics truck driving which included union representation of 7k UK employees with the Global Board in Europe. So working with real people who don’t give a proverbial. Oh! 3 years in the middle for a national group for small business owners which lobbied MPs & MEPs based on referendum surveys (great for developing listening skills without your own opinion).

I’ve spent the previous two decades+ since the passing of my brother learning about personal development (not the happy clappy crap), so could see this thing about people & dogs that have never been listened to. In 2015 after the completion of a Medicine Walk my business coach concluded “you have a deeply relational gift of listening to and learning from a living sensate world. That is who you are. Go use it well in service”

So when this video popped up it made so much sense and about which I could see so much potential not just in the prison sector, but in all situations where we have disadvantaged people from the homeless & those who belong to gangs, the lonely, the elderly to veterans with PTSD. Rather than just have ordinary people train therapy dogs which are given to the disadvantaged let’s train the disadvantaged to be the trainers!

Plus surely such collaborations must create a regular solution to a lot of the rescued dogs that aren’t cute….the underdogs.

Of which we’ve rescued several over the last four decades+.

Now I use my listening & networking skills to bring people together who can make social-impact happen locally, nationally & internationally. From my earlier botanical background I see networks as potential symbiotic relationships rather than a social hierarchy."

Spencer Hodgetts

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If you want to learn more about Jeni, listen to this episode and check out JM Pet Resort in Brockton, Mass. 

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Yes he did, he calls himself the lion...and many of the other independent pet businesses he calls gazelles - But it's not what you think - so listen to with an open mind...Frank can teach us all a few things.  Check out the Hungry Puppy here!

It was a blast speaking with Jeremy Petersen of Identity Pet Nutrition for this episode. 

In one part of this episode we discuss the the cost of food and what goes into the processing of meats and this statement that Jeremy made was, for me, representative of the mindless approach many, if not most humans take when it comes to eating...so when you hear the part where Jeremy says "if you like eating sports & watching chicken wings..." think about how little thought is put into choosing what you put into your mouths then connect that with the disengaged choices most make when buying their pet foods and how little thought is put into the health of our pets and the connection of how the choices we make affects them. 

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There’s information floating around about taking pets to our offices or to work once 'things' start opening back up. *Statistics on Petco's website from a 2021 Petco Consumer Survey of 2,001 US pet parents indicates the following: *44% of Pet Parents want their employers to adopt a pet friendly workplace *69% of pet parents are stressed about how going back to work will impact their pet. * 83% of pet parents had minimized stress levels due to working from home in close contact with their pets . I have to comments about that 83% reduction in stress levels due to working from home …shouldn’t we factor in the reduced stress from not having to commute, being able to wake up later than normal, or the fact that we can roll out of bed get our coffee and start work in our underwear! *This survey, this information about how we benefit is laid out on Petco's website. Will taking our pets to work benefit them? I did a not so technical survey of 12 trainers and 3 vets & 100% of them agreed that we may be doing more harm than good by not providing space, rest and alone time for our pets – Anxiety & further emotional agitation can ensue which may even lead to physical health problems, said 1 vet. So HOW is this take your pet to work trend that Petco is leading healthy for the pets? Perhaps it’s another crutch or the humans’ toxic way of using our pets for the wrong reasons. Is it entitlement for the pet owner or are they misinformed by these very campaign claims which are at best set forth based on the trivial self-interest of this company pushing this as the comeback solution post pandemic? ...I’m curious about this survey of 2001 participants in the midst of a pandemic where many, if not most people, are working from home offices & business travel has been exorbitantly reduced – I am curious what part of this survey takes into consideration the emotional and physical health of our dogs and cats? am I missing the point am I the only one that finds it appalling that companies like Petco want us to juxtapose our pets into a human stress relief mental health tool box as if they have no emotional needs ? we have so many available resources to help us handle stresses and anxieties but to add our pets to the mix along with the hammer and nail...(read more).

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 Phillips Pet, Pet Food Experts, Nulo, Natures Variety, Pet Smart, Chewy, Petco, Skout's Honor, Aartvark, Weruva...and many more. 

It may seem this episode is for pet business owners only...au contraire...the pet owner/pet product buyer should really listen to this one - It's a tool for those of us that love our animals and believe an industry should put their money where their mouth is.  What do you believe? 

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The last year has been filled with days of twists and turns and pivots and falls - Every conversation I've had during most of 2020 and now 2021 was with folks that have had the honor of sharing their homes with pets - The conversations had been mainly about the sense of calm and hope these animals consistently provided even during the most confusing and disturbing moments.  In this episode I talk with Mindy Dutka about the animals and the people they are supporting during this historic year.   There has also been an influx of new pet ownership and the stories that go along with both of these scenarios is what Mindy Dutka used as inspiration to create Tales of Support -  If you are interested in sharing the story of how your pet helped you through the pandemic please reach out to Mindy Dutka at: Hello@DogsIMeet.com or go to DogsImeet.com for more information. 

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In July 2008, Feeding Pets of the Homeless, also known as Pets of the Homeless, received nonprofit status as a public charity. Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides various forms of assistance. Sometimes we simply offer an ear to listen to people’s experience of struggle in daily survival. Most frequently, we respond to requests for help: a) identifying where to find our sites that distribute pet food; b) funding and arranging to help an injured or ill pet; or c) sponsoring wellness clinics that provide a basic exam with vaccinations. Many times we are asked where to find a homeless shelter that will allow pets. From 2008 - 2020, Feeding Pets of the Homeless has paid more than $1,665,000 to provide veterinary emergency care and wellness clinic services to over 22,150 pets, and to purchase pet food and sleeping crates. The majority of distributed pet food is collected by our donation sites and volunteers then delivered to food banks, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and sometimes to the streets where the homeless assemble. Our donation sites have provided over 1,459,00 pounds of pet food, which translates into one less worry for a homeless person on any given day and a happy pet. We provide pet sleeping crates to shelters so the homeless can bring their pets in with them and receive the necessary social services that will help support them out of homelessness.

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In todays episode we discuss the various forms of 'natural' treatment to help cats suffering from feline kidney disease.  To learn more about our guest today please go to: Terri Grow

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The conversation with photographer and animal advocate Sophie Gamand is a discerning look into the practices of animal rescue,  animal advocacy, and the Pet Industries tug of war in preservation and exploitation of the very beings it claims to protect and champion.  

Sophie is able to continue her work with the animal shelters and animal advocacy with your help and support.  Please support the mission of positively impacting and saving countless animal lives: 

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Read the article here: The Next Pet Retail Scandal: Unapproved Pet Food Ingredients

There will be more of these conversations with my part time side kick Nicci Cammack.  Please send your comments, questions and suggestions to Tazz@petropolist.com - I would love to have you be a part of future episodes.  Thanks for listening. 

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Here we are.  As I am evolving with this podcast I'm noticing that the whole conversation about pet food can become seriously intimidating which then creates an uncomfortable and defensive space...So as I  jump into part 2 of the conversation about Pet food and DCM with Dr. Ryan Yamka and Nicci Cammack. I am hopeful the information provided here will help you have an enriched level of understanding of your ability to choose what's best for you without the algorithm, marketing, and opinion traps. 

Important articles - Nutrition Exposed: Is your food adequate? 

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Video and data Dr. Yamka presented at VMX regarding DCM - It's a must-watch if you want the nitty-gritty.   

Ryan Yamka, PhD, MS, MBA, FACN, PAS, Dipl. ACAS is the founder and an independent consultant with Luna Science and Nutrition, and co-Founder of Guardian Pet Food Company. He is board-certified in companion animal nutrition by the American College of Animal Sciences and a fellow with the American College of Nutrition. Yamka calls on his extensive background in pet nutrition, and 20+ years developing, formulating, and launching dog and cat foods as a senior executive with leading pet food companies. Yamka has received the 2020 Rogue Pet Science Pet Industry Disruptor Award, the 2019 Pet Age ICON Award, and the 2011 ASAS Corbin Companion Animal Biology Award. Dr. Yamka writes a series of blogs Debunking Pet Food Myths and Misconceptions for Pet Food Industry and has been featured in numerous podcasts and seminars.  

Read Dr. Yamka's articles here: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions in Pet Food

Nicci Cammack founded NorthPoint Pets & Company to fill a void for pet parents: information and transparency. Nicci understood that, while there are countless pet stores and unending opportunities for buying online, much of the information about pet food and health is incomplete, biased, or misleading. Northpoint Pets & Company holds the belief that each animal is an individual with unique nutritional requirements, and works toward helping animals reach peak health and maintain vitality through old age. Nicci is available by appointment in person and remotely.

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Charmr is a new all pet lovers singles dating app launched by Manish Methai shortly after Covid shut down the world in 2020.   Listen to this episode to find out the details of how Manish maneuvered & pivoted his plans to get his new company off the ground during these difficult times.  

Check out the Valentine's Eve Zoom party (February 14!!!)- Join the party to get a little education from pet industry specialists and a more important treat is the Millenial dating expert who will be there to help you guys cope and connect while you hang out with other pet-loving singles.  You never know, you may meet your future human soul mate.  

Want to learn more about the single pet lovers dating app? check out the Geek wire article. 

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Since 1995, Terri Grow has worked with veterinarians, pet guardians, trainers, shelters, and manufacturers to empower feline and canine health through diet, herbal therapies, supplements, and environmental adjustments.  Terri's journey to animal advocacy began with providing wellness counsel to thousands of clients through her Alexandria, Virginia, pet store, PetSage.  For nearly 25 years she provided solid, fact-based answers to the questions clients presented each day through dogged research and staying abreast of increasing complexities of the global pet products industry.  Her new journey is fueled by a passion for advancing feline health by successfully helping clients employ species-appropriate diets, herbal and nutritional supplements, and nourishing healthy feline lifestyles.

Terri is: 

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Is your pet food really holistic? 

5 Questions pet owners can ask to improve pet food

5 Questions retailers can ask to improve the pet industry

Honest Kitchen goes to Petco - Who PetCares? 

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This is Bryan Heafy: 

"To be physically, mentally, and emotionally present for someone and make them your focus. During this time, it is important to manage judgment while you are present with them.

One of the many wonderful things dogs do for us is to hold space for us. They don’t understand what is wrong, but they can simply be there for us in this caring but an otherwise neutral and judgment-free way. It is one of the many reasons we feel such a deep connected bond to them.

When it comes to when our dogs having a hard time, many humans have failed to learn how to return the favor for our dogs the same way they do for us. We pet them, console them, provide affection, and unintentionally validate their worries. Like our dogs do for us, it is often better for us to acknowledge that we don’t understand why they are upset but are present, focused on them, and otherwise neutral. We may know that it is a trip to the vet, fireworks, or a thunderstorm that is upsetting them, but we are not worried, so showing our dogs that we don’t understand their worry but support them is a really important way for us to teach them that there is nothing to worry about. It also sets them up to look at us as though we may in fact know a little something about what is worrisome and what is not. The dog across the street, not a problem, the chocolate we dropped on the ground… oh no!!!

When it gets right down to it, our dogs seem to know how to support us better than we know how to support them, but they are showing us how they would like us to do it, it’s just on us to master the skill of being present and being neutral. Next time your dog is nervous, skip the petting and try to find a more neutral approach and see how your dog responds… it may just be exactly what they need."

Click here to learn more about Bryan Heafy 

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If any of our listeners are having a behavioral problem with their cats please reach out to Dr. Rachel Geller, cat behaviorist,  who will provide you with free guidance on how to resolve the behavior problem so that you and your cat(s) live a happy and healthy life together.

https://drrachelcatbehavior.com/

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Email your questions, comments, or advice to Tellnotales@petropolist.com

Every month I will choose one of your emails as the subject of an upcoming episode - Thank you for being an active participant in your pet's quality of life.  

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Marcel Block is the owner of Change Stranamics consultancy company which concentrates on helping small to medium-sized businesses in the pet industry figure out their strategic path. He served as President of Iams pet foods international from 1988 to 1992. He is a speaker and author.  His articles can be found in the Pet Food Industry publication. 

There are a lot of nuggets of information about the industry as a whole in this episode...here are a few very generalized quotes that take us into a deep and truthful conversation. 

On innovation: "Nothing much has happened in the last 200 years..."

About pet food: "The origin of the pet food industry was to get rid of waste..."  

"There is no regulation that defines human grade as far as I know. So-called feed grade is nutritionally no better or no worse than so-called human grade"

About pet industry marketing:  "Claims made for pet food, or anti-claims were related to instilling fear..."  

" What can we claim & how can we claim it without too much proof and still make it palatable"

About manufacturers: "we won't forget our independents. Those are the people that helped us in the past, now we are going to help them..." for sure. 

Independent retailers: "As soon as the independents fulfill all of these requirements, needs and wants they stop being independent..."

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What Makes NextPaw Unique

For the pet brands & manufacturers, NEXTPAW will have an upcoming program for pet product brands being released soon which will help get products in front of more local clients.

If you are interested in learning more, email team@nextpaw.com & let them know where you found out about them. 

If any of our listeners are having a behavioral problem with their cats please reach out to Dr. Rachel Geller, cat behaviorist,  who will provide you with free guidance on how to resolve the behavior problem so that you and your cat(s) live a happy and healthy life together.  

https://drrachelcatbehavior.com/

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If you want to learn more about Candace D'Agnolo and the information covered in this podcast please go to https://www.petbossnation.com/

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If you want to learn more or need help with your cat contact: Dr. Rachel Geller 

All proceeds from Dr. Geller's book are donated to animals. 

Please help yourself and an animal in need by purchasing this amazing book:  SAVING THE WORLD ONE CAT AT A TIME

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Greg Tilford founder of Animal Essentials is an author,  lecturer, and teacher in the field of veterinary botanical medicine.

65 million pet owners used some sort of natural therapies to treat their pets – this # is from statistics gathered in 2006 – wow, 14 years ago. Today, with social media, celebrity pets, celebrity pet foods, celebrity pet health bloggers, documentaries about pet foods, and the most outspoken celebrities in the pet sector, yes, those celebrity holistic vets this number has probably skyrocketed by now. 

So do we actually understand what natural means? Or what a holistic approach to health and wellness stands for?

This episode truly captures the facts about all of this.

As an author, teacher and entrepreneur Greg Tilford, has been in the world of natural health and wellness way before social media and certainly before everybody and their mother became an expert and a celebrity something or other. His knowledge is rooted in the application of using the earth's natural resources to heal. Greg’s insightful wisdom of the fundamentals of health and wellness will guide you to get on the right path for both you and your pets.

http://animalessentials.com/

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https://fegnion.com/cart/

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-help-select-right-food-your-dog-jim-galovski/

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Here are the Chewyminator and the Is it too late to save the independent pet retailers articles that led me to this interview  - The lessons for the indy's to be able to thrive can be found in both of these articles - Jim lays it out with detailed precision - I hope you read both of these articles and if you are an indy, get the Guardian brand into your stores and learn how to sell it along with other products you have in your freezers and products you cannot get online - start understanding what makes you, the independent retailer different and start playing big - stand out and stand apart from the rest...If you need help let me know ;) & please excuse all of the background noise between Jim's computer and NYC police sirens you get to be in our living rooms for these interviews.  Nothing beats being real. 

Guardian Pet Food

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I asked Lonnie Schwimmer, CEO & founder of Koha Pet Food & Nootie products to join me in discussing an article just published in Pet Product News by David Lummis who is the lead pet market analyst for Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, and author of Packaged FactsU.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2020-2021: Responding to the COVID-19 Impact:  

The title of the article is: What will the Pet Industry Look Like After the COVID 19 Pandemic Subsides? 

I read this article a few times hoping to see if there was anything I could take away from it as it pertained to myself and the independent pet retailers that are trying to maneuver and make it through the day-to-day. 

You will certainly hear my thoughts but I wanted to also speak to and learn from someone who deals with the independent retailers, the distributors and the on-line platforms like Chewy's - Lonnie provides this perspective  - here are two views of this article and the information it's providing and not providing. 

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Doobert connects volunteers (almost 30,000) with organizations that need them.  These volunteers act as transporters, foster homes, photographers, food suppliers, you name it... and they use Doobert to specify how they are able to help.  

We support organizations (almost 5,000) with tools that they need to connect with and manage volunteers.  

Some of the organizations Doobert works with are Best Friends Animal Society, Assistance Dogs International, Rescue Transport USA, English Setter Rescue Association, and many more.  

Chris's vision for Doobert started as connecting the disparate organizations across the country to safely move animals to where they need to go for adoption or placement to adding fosters, feeders, TNR, adoptions, and more.  

The goal is to make it easy for potential adopters to find their perfect new family member online, complete the application and purchase requirements (like food, litter boxes, collars, etc...)  and then safely deliver the animal to their new home. 

 With more than 800,000 companion animals needlessly killed in the U.S. each year, more and more people are looking to adopt instead of buying through pet stores and breeders and Doobert is making a seamless experience possible by integrating the technology that the organizations need to connect them with the people looking to adopt and volunteer.  

Doobert is about supporting the ongoing relationships that volunteers want to have with organizations and the relationships that adopters want to have with organizations that helped save their animals.  

Doobert is looking for sponsors that believe in our life-saving work and that want to contribute towards completing our vision including no healthy and treatable animals dying in shelters when there are loving homes in other communities. Animal shelters should be resources to their communities and provide support including low-cost veterinary services, safety nets for families needing food and supplies for their animals, and education and professional support for the care of all animals in their community, owned or wild.  The vision is to create a new revenue model for these shelter and rescue organizations that are not dependent solely on donations or government funding, and that supports how people purchase products and services for their pets.  

Technology is not the only piece of the puzzle however technology provides a significant enabler towards reaching these goals and bridging the gaps that exist today.  We know our sponsors want to reach passionate animal lovers, both volunteers & professionals that are focused on helping animals and the people who care for them and we plan to be the company that provides that connection at every capacity. 

Want to know more? Connect with Chris at Chris@doobert.com

Dan is also in the process of filming a documentary about CBD in the pet world called 'Pot Dogs' and he seems to be having a great time doing his Podcast called Let's talk about cool animals

If you are interested in delving into the pet sitting /pet care business this is the podcast for you. 

https://anchor.fm/ltaca

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With 65 stores, Bentley's Pet Stuff owner Giovanni Senafe takes me through the no-bullshit view of pet retail. Giovanni and wife Lisa Senafe have had their share of ups and downs and the lessons learned through their many experiences are being shared in this episode.  

Here are my favorite takeaways from the interview:

 - A lot of people really don't want to sell, they feel they are forced to sell...

-94% of the time it doesn't work out, owners don't make good employees...

-Our people are our biggest secret weapon

-Co-op on steroids

 - Own who you are

-If you over-promote the curbside and on-line right now you are commoditizing what is unique about the independents...

-Your loyalty is to your customers, your employees, and yourself...

This episode was brought to you by Doobert  - connecting rescues, volunteers, fosters, animal transport, and pet adopters through technology. Please help by joining the Doobert community through sponsorship and volunteering. 

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Covering all the bases with retail and manufacturing in the time of COVID19  with Phil Chang otherwise know as Retail Phil. 

Phil Chang is a strategic marketer that helps with brand vision, messaging, and digital capabilities and content strategy.

Phil is also the co-host of This Commerce Life, a podcast that talks to small-medium businesses and all the things they worry about. 

Why should you listen to this episode? Because there is a bunch of practical, and usable information to help your business flow and start making money now!     

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...and check out their new pet services starting this summer:

https://constantcarepetservices.com/

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Dr. Gary Pusillo is a certified professional animal scientist, a board-certified member of the American College of Animal Nutrition, a bachelor of science in animal husbandry, his master's degree in animal production, and his Ph.D. is in Animal nutrition. And add to this Dr. Pusillo is a full member of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS); as he is one of the leading private practice forensic investigators in the animal & feed industry & is regularly called upon to testify as an expert trial witness. He is also the chief science officer for HEMPVET Pet Products

I wanted to highlight a few things, Dr. Pusillo said in this interview that stood out for me: 

“When consumers speak industry listens”

“Know your animal as an individual”

“The microbiome of the mouth is the gatekeeper…”

“Whatever the pet eats is up to you and unfortunately they have no choice in the matter…”

“Quality of life is food, love, environment, microbiome…”

“How is your cat & dog genetically programmed to use his foods…”

“Don’t let the books interfere with your education”

“What makes a product sell? Marketing…What makes a product perform is what’s actually in there…”

“Constellation effect takes the best part of the animals' metabolism, organs, and tissues connects them together to make…”

These are just a few of the points you should listen for – Dr. Pusillo is engaging informative and brings with him a wealth of knowledge that this industry desperately needs.

And please, don't forget to wash your hands.              

https://www.hempvet.pet/

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Thank you to Samantha Sarsilmaz of Point Loma Pet Pantry for taking the time to speak with me.  https://pointlomapetpantry.com/

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Thank you to Jennifer Mohr of Paw Print Pantry of Niantic, CT.  I hope I didn't torture you too much :) https://pawprintpantry.com/

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Eric Najjar is a strategist, service designer, and the founder and CEO of ShopKetti.  Eric revels in using his skills to solve complex problems primarily in wholesale, supply chain, and logistics. When not working he can be found cooking and baking up a storm in the kitchen and volunteering as one of the cat room managers for Angelical Cats animal rescue in NYC. For more info go to ericnajjar.com.

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Spirit Animal: Octopus

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Beth knows first hand the value of mentorship and has chosen to surround herself with the best people and the most impactful tools.   She is trained as a Certified High-Performance Coach™, a Certified Happy for No Reason® trainer and  SLII® (Situational Self Leadership).   She additionally holds certifications as an EmotionCode™ practitioner, Higher Brain Living® Facilitator and Brain Stimulated Wellness coach.

Schedule a complimentary consultation at www.ConnectwithBeth.com 

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Beth's Spirit Animal: Deer

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