On Episode 12, Doggie Deeva, Dee Hoult (see what she did there?!) chats with Isabel about all the ways training thousands upon thousands of dogs over more than a decade prepared her to parent her now three-year-old human, Jack. She plays "Dog vs. Kid," telling Isabel who takes longer to train in common behaviors like potty training and inside voices. She also plays "Right Fit" and discusses how she helps families find the perfect rescue or shelter pet through her Family Pet Selection services. I...
Feb 24, 2021•40 min
In episode 11, Wash & Wear, Isabel interviews Brigette Cox of Classy Canine Daycare in Dallas, Texas. Being the first groomer to appear on Covered in Pet Hair, Isabel had a ton of questions for Brigette. She kept asking questions - even though she insisted each was "the last question, I promise." Isabel and Brigette play This vs. That in which Isabel asks Brigette to choose between two fancy breeds, noting which is more difficult to groom and why. Brigette also gives Isabel tips on how pet p...
Feb 15, 2021•26 min
Married & running a pet sitting business together, Jessica & Chris Milam of Fur Services Fur Pets in Dallas, Texas bomb Isabel's movie-themed trivia game even though they like to call themselves movie buffs. Thank goodness it's not a drinking game cuz they would have run out of drinks 9 minutes into the interview. In preparation for the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, Isabel asks these co-working love birds to open up about their life, love, pets, and business. These proud Southerners ...
Feb 09, 2021•37 min
In Episode 9, The Funky Bunch, Isabel interviews a pet sitting, podcasting couple of parents, Collin and Meghan Funkhouser. These busy entrepreneurs sip sweet tea as they tell Isabel what it's like to raise humans while pet sitting, boarding dogs, and podcasting, how they got their start in the pet care industry, and why Meghan wasn't impressed with the music Collin chose for their podcast, Pet Sitter Confessional. Between laughs, Isabel plays "The Funky Bunch" and "Good, Bad, Helicopter" with t...
Feb 02, 2021•40 min
In Episode 8, Isabel interviews her dear friend and former business partner, Beth Wherry Acker. Since they decided to close down their in-home pet care business, The Wag Pack, back in August 2020, Beth and Isabel have both been busy reinventing themselves in the pet care industry. Isabel launched Covered in Pet Hair and Beth launched Dog Minded Training, where she works with dogs and their families one-on-one, board dogs in her home, and even offers board-and-train and doggie day care training o...
Jan 26, 2021•58 min
In Episode 7 of Covered in Pet Hair, Isabel chats with a person that loves dogs so much, she goes as far as to board them in her own home. Isabel and Deanna Schaar play "No Vacancy" to gauge just what a dog would have to do to never be invited back to the aptly named, Deanna's Dog House. They discuss prerequisites for boarding at Deanna's boutique in-home facility, and how she manages up to 10 dogs plus her own 4, ranging from 1 to 14.5 years of age. Isabel asks Deanna about her role as founding...
Jan 19, 2021•47 min
In Episode 6, Wendy Van de Poll, international best selling author, intuitive, and pet lover shares her fulfilling and successful life as an author, despite a misguided and cruel teacher's assurance that she could not make it as a writer. Her talent and hard work have yielded 23 books and 12 best selling titles across multiple genres, including pet loss and grief, entrepreneurship, and cozy mysteries for budding witches and hopeless romantics. Wendy also discusses the many ways in which she help...
Jan 11, 2021•38 min
In Episode 5 of Covered in Pet Hair, Jessica Abernathy, President of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, shares encouraging words about the pet sitting industry and its participants; each so resilient that NAPPS rewarded all of its members with the 2021 Business of the Year award. Jessica and Isabel are old pals. They have both been members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters for over a decade, served on the NAPPS Board of Directors together, and partaken in...
Dec 29, 2020•36 min
Raw feeding expert, Scott J. Marshall II, gives Isabel a lesson on the misconceptions, certifications, and best practices associated with feeding dogs fresh, raw foods. In this episode, we get into that one time Scott almost burned down his mom's house, what he feeds his dogs, and how he wishes he had more freezer space, or less, depending on the day. Isabel asks about the logistics of meal prep, sourcing, and expenses associated with raw feeding. Scott is a true expert and makes a great guest. ...
Dec 21, 2020•39 min
Former pet industry entrepreneur turned business coach, Lauren Heath, aka Empathpreneur, chats with Isabel about how Covid-19 obliterated her small pet care business in 2020, how she bravely accepted the inevitable shift, and what she has planned for 2021 and beyond. Lauren, a strong believer in the power of video, also discusses how pet parents can help small businesses by engaging with their social media, giving referrals, and reviewing their products and services. Passionate about encouraging...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min
Newlywed cat experts, John and Jess Bartlett, give Isabel a detailed rundown of their lives raising 9 cats of their own while fostering others for the world to see. These two cat lovers have a ton on their plate but their passion for cats and educating cat people knows no bounds. Together, John and Jess are making the world a better place, 24 cat trees and 11 litter boxes at a time. EPISODE NOTES: Jess & John Bartlett - In Love and Cats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Dec 15, 2020•41 min
Isabel & world renowned Animal Communicator, Tim Link, discuss the many unconventional yet effective care options available for pets, their health, and their psyche. From prosthetic testicular implants, to manifesting the perfect pet, and interrupting a cat's intimate moment, this show is jam-packed with unexpected expert insights that all pet parents can enjoy. EPISODE NOTES: Tim Link - What's the Rating On This Show? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cove...
Dec 03, 2020•43 min
