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Pets Add Life19. Pet Safety and Prevention: 4th of July and Lost Pet AwarenessIn this episode of Pets Add Life, Chris and Kristen focus on crucial safety tips and prevention strategies for pet owners. As we approach the 4th of July, our first guest, Arden Moore, a renowned pet expert, author, and host of the Oh Behave! podcast, shares her invaluable advice on how to keep our dogs safe and calm during the holiday's fireworks and festivities. Next, we are joined by Lorien Clemens, the co-founder and CEO of PetHub, who discusses the significance of Lost Pet Prevention Month. Lorien provides essential tips on pet identification and strategies to prevent pets from...2024-07-0250 min
Pet Lover GeekClicker Training for CATS!Today's episode is about clicker training...for CATS. You don't often hear about training cats, but it's not only possible -- it's also not that hard to do! Clicker training can help you strengthen your bond with your cat, potentially solve behavior problems they may be having AND... wildly impress your friend, family and social media fans. Learn all the ins and outs of cat training from Dr. Marci Koski, founder of Feline Behavior Solutions. Dr. Marci L. Koski is a certified feline behavior and training consultant in Vancouver, Washington. She earned specialized and advanced certificates in Fe...2024-03-0726 min
Pet Lover GeekPet Insurance 101 (and Why You NEED It!)Today we are going to dig deep into pet insurance. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors of the pet industry and if you have a pet, I’ll bet that you are inundated with advertising about pet insurance. So let’s talk about some numbers, shall we? (Y’all know I love me some statistics!) about 70% of the households in the US have pets – and there are roughly 125 MILLION dogs and cats combined living as furry family members in those homes. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (that’s NAPHIA), only 5.36 million pets were insured in t...2024-02-1426 min
Pet Lover GeekHoudini Proofing Your HomeDo you know that external house doors and windows are two of the top 10 reasons that dogs get lost? We got those stats from the massive national RTH study we did with the National Animal Care and Control Association – and we asked over 4K pet parents who had lost a pet in the last 5 years just HOW their pet got loose. And things that involved the security of the pets space – yards, homes, doors, windows, etc. were the big culprits in a pet going missing. Now we’ll save the outdoor and yard escape proofing advice for another episode...2024-01-1048 min
Pet Lover GeekCommunity-Based Return to Home Lost Pet EffortsShelters in the United States are in crisis. Intake is up 4% this year, and adoption is down 10%. Cages are full, fosters are overwhelmed and euthanasia rates are climbing. Keeping lost pets that have a happy home out of shelters is more critical than ever.Pet Lover Geek digs deep into community driven returned to home efforts. What things can pet parents and their community do to keep local lost pets out of local shelters, and get them home quickly and safely. Host Lorien Clemens is joined by Kristen Hassen, animal welfare and return to home exp...2023-11-0836 min
Pet Lover Geek3 Tools Every Pet Parent NEEDSAccording to the American Humane Association, 10 million pets go missing or are stolen every year. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetimes. And as much as every loving pet parent would like to believe their pet will never leave their sides, the fact of the matter is...a lost pet can happen to anyone. Lorien chats with Gina Knepp about three tools every pet parent needs to keep their pets safe and HOME. Learn about Petco Love Lost, PetHub digital IDs and Pawboost from one of the animal welfare industry's leading experts. Gina...2023-10-1132 min
Pet Lover GeekHow to Use Veterinary TelehealthNo matter if you are an experience pet parent or are just starting with your first fur kid, you probably are experiencing at least some stress with getting veterinary care for your pets. One solution that is new to the industry and desperately needed is telehealth for pets. We are all familiar by now with what telemedicine is for us as humans – but how does it work for our pets? What IS telehealth for pets? When should you use it? How does it work? How can it help you save time and money? To answer these questions and more, we’ve...2023-09-1232 min
Pet Lover GeekStarting Off on the Right Paw: Puppy Health, Safety & NutritionSure, you were given a little bag of puppy food when you brought home your new pup. But do you really understand what your new fur baby's nutritional needs are? What about vaccinations and the first vet visit? And did you know what common household items are actually su-paw dangerous for your furry little one? This episode features helpful advice from pet nutrition expert, Dr. Ruth Ann Lobos, and pet health & safety expert, Dr. Jason Nicholas to help you provide optimum health, safety and nutrition for your newest family member. Thanks for listening! Check out our...2023-08-0832 min
Pet Lover GeekPicking the Right Food for Your Dog (Using Science!)Choosing the "right" food for your dog can be confusing (to say the least!). The options are overwhelming, the selection is HUGE. Where does one even begin to know where to start? You’ve got "Premium" and "Complete & Balanced" and “Grain Free” and “Natural” and "Raw" and a whole slew of other marketing terms. And what you wanna know, when you're looking at this really cool looking bag that you're pulling off the shelf, "Is it really meeting my dog's nutritional needs? Is this the best I can get for them? How do I know?"The topic of this epi...2023-06-1316 min
Pet Lover GeekWhy Your Dog Needs to Watch TV (DOGTV, that is!)This episode sniffs around the subject of how video content can effectively stimulate and even comfort your dog’s brain. We dig into DogTV, who have successfully created scientifically-backed programming that can help reduce stress and anxiety in dogs.You'll learn about: How visual stimuli can impact a dog’s behaviorWays in which exposure to sounds can help dogs become acclimated to the sounds and reduce their anxietyHow dogs are more positively impacted by listening to specific music than by other auditory stimulation.How DogTV has scientifically refined their content production over the years to optimize your...2023-05-1029 min
Pet Lover GeekPet Obesity 101Is your pet overweight? Studies show that over 50% of American dogs and cats are clinically overweight. Learn about the dangers of pet obesity and how to keep your pet's weight healthy.Thanks for listening! Check out our sponsor, PetHub for more great pet parent resources. Have an idea for a PetLoverGeek episode or have something else you want to share? Drop us a note to pawnews@pethub.com. 2023-04-0323 min
Pet Lover GeekScience of Dog Training with Gentle BeastTraining is a huge part of keeping pets happy safe and home for the rest of their lives. 1 in 10 rescued pups are rehomed in 6 months due to obedience issues, according to some studies, as high as 85% of dogs have behavior issues…and almost half of those issues are due to fear and anxiety. There’s been more research on dog behavior in the last 10 years than in the entire 20K years that humans and dogs have been hanging out together, so this episode sniffs around the subject of the science behind dog training. You’ve probably seen some famous dog tr...2023-03-1524 min
Pet Lover GeekLeash Control (and the RIGHT Tools) Can Make Dog Walks EasierNot all leashes, collars and harnesses are the same when it comes to calm and controlled walks with dogs that are triggered by other dogs, people or other distractions. Learn how different types of tools can help make "walkies" better. In this episode, Lorien chats with Heather Beck, the owner and founder of Heather's Heroes. Heather knows all about tough-to-train dogs and how the right tools can make a world of difference. Don't miss out on this informative episode that could help you with your fur buddy!Show Notes: Heathersheroes.com k9li...2022-06-0127 min
Pet Lover GeekFrom the Vault: Enriching the Lives of Cats (part 1)We pay a lot of attention to dogs on this show but we don't forget about the cats! Join Lorien as she interviews four different cat industry experts on how to enrich your cat's life. In part one of this From the Vault episode, you will hear from Marci Kowski and Damien Hall about some solutions to a bored cat and how to improve your bond with them!Show Notes:https://felinebehaviorsolutions.com/https://catit.com/Thanks for listening! Check out our sponsor, PetHub for...2022-05-1723 min
Pet Lover GeekDogs & Kids: How to Achieve Harmony in the HouseholdDo you pay attention to how your dog is feeling? Probably. Do your KIDS pay attention? Likely not...and that can lead to chaos and potential big issues (bites and other injuries for both the kids and dogs!). Join us to hear Lorien's chat with Justine Schuurmans, the CEO and Founder of The Family Dog about how "listening" to your dog, and teaching kids how to properly behave around dogs can help create peace in your household. Did you know that dogs have 16 different ways they show us they are unhappy before they growl, and 18 before they bi...2022-04-3032 minPet Lover GeekFrom The Vault: Hiking With Pets (What You Need To Know)Many of us love to hike, and most of us love to be able to take our four-legged friends with us, but how do you know what to take? What steps do you need to take to make sure your pet will have an enjoyable and safe time? How can you find the best places to take your pups on an adventure with you? On today’s show, we will be talking to some of the best in the industry when it comes to hiking with your beloved fur kids! Show Notes:https://yo...2022-04-1630 minPet Lover GeekDominick Bonny Interviews PetHub CEO Lorien ClemensThe tables have turned! Join us in this Pet Lover Geek episode where independent journalist Dominick Bonny interviews Lorien Clemens on his show, 'Common Sense,' as she shares how she became the CEO of PetHub, some BIG news happening with the company recently, and her advice for girls and women who aspire to shake things up in the working world -- as they should.Show Notes:NewsletterThanks for listening! Check out our sponsor, PetHub for more great pet parent resources. Have an idea for a...2022-03-3117 min