Covered In Pet Hair – A fun late-night boozy pet podcast about dogs & cats - with games, alcohol, pop culture and pawsome

Isabel Alvarez Arata
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Covered In Pet Hair – A fun late-night boozy pet podcast about dogs & cats - with games, alcohol, pop culture and pawsome

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.

  1. FEB 26

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 127 2025's Hottest Pet Trends

    Join Isabel and two pet PR pros for a chat about the pet trends we can expect in 2025. Mary Tan and Alexane Ricard are the force behind Whisker Media. They bring their A-game to Covered in Pet Hair by sharing their thoughts on what's hot and what's not in the pet industry this year. Isabel, Mary, and Alexane discuss how Alexane "forced" her way into Mary's life and business and how Whisker Media helps pet businesses of all kinds - from start-ups to multinationals - promote their pet-specific products. You won't want to miss this fun and lively conversation about all things pets with three boozy pet lovers. Enjoy!

    54 min

  2. FEB 13

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 126 Soothe Your Soul: Pet Bereavement with Erin Moore, The Business End of the Leash

    Join Isabel and her guest, Erin Moore of The Business End of the Leash, for a discussion on work/life balance, travel, and the importance of taking care of oneself when working in the pet industry. During the show, they discuss how Erin's profound loss of her heart dog, Piper, impacted her dog training and coaching career, which now focuses on professional dog trainers. When the unexpected happens, such as a traumatic event, Erin believes that having a plan for a business that works for you can make all the difference. She also explains how dog trainers can make this plan a reality for themselves and how she supports them in that effort. Erin is a profound pet lover and dedicated coach; she's a joy to chat with and a great resource for pet care professionals. Enjoy the show!

    38 min

  3. JAN 29

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 125 Separation Anxiety & Rescue Pets

    Join Isabel and Separation Anxiety Expert Malena DeMartini for a catch-up conversation on separation anxiety and how the condition affects dogs in different life stages. Malena shares science, concerns, and the best ways to address this common yet heartbreaking condition. In this episode, Isabel and Malena dig into how separation anxiety affects rescue dogs and what pet parents can do to better understand the fear that pets feel when separated from their caregivers.

    1h 7m

  4. JAN 16

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 124 Blasting Off with Leeza Hernandez of Leezaworks and Space Cats Florida

    Join Isabel and Leeza Hernandez for a cosmic conversation about Leeza's plans to bring cat lovers together on the Space Coast of Florida in early 2025. Leeza, an author, art illustrator, graphic designer, and avid cat lover, was tired of traveling all over the US for cat conventions. She wished someone would plan something in Florida. Her husband urged her to do it, so now she is making her Space Cats dreams happen. In this episode, Isabel and Leeza go into their mutual friends in the industry, some of Leeza's favorite cat things, and details about the plans for the conference line-up. Leeza shares her love of rescue, dedication to education, and desire to bring like-minded cat people together in the great state of Florida. Listen in and get your tickets to Space Cats Florida today!

    46 min

  5. 12/26/2024

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 123 Created for My Dogs: The Story of Austin And Kat

    Join Isabel and guest Kat Donatello, founder of Austin And Kat, for a discussion about entrepreneurship and how our pets inspire us to think outside the box. In this holiday episode, Isabel asks Kat to share her story and how she became the founder of a pet wellness brand that started in her kitchen. As is the case with many pet industry entrepreneurs, Kat shares that the love of her dog Austin and her desire to keep him healthy changed the course of her career. To this day, Kat continues to develop products for her dogs - and then brings them to pet parents around the US while driving around in a purple school bus. Festive and informative, this episode is for anyone with a profound love of pets and an entrepreneurial spirit.

    35 min

  6. 12/10/2024

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 122 Hip to Be Snipped!

    Join Isabel and Deborah Cribbs for a lively chat about testicles - yes, you read that well - and Scooter The Neutered Cat. Deborah is the Director of the Joanie Bernard Foundation and Founder of Give Them Ten, a movement to promote spaying and neutering cats. She shares the organization's history and inspiration behind the movement's awesome branding, including a video about the history of cat lovers and those that don't quite get the appeal. During the show, we get to know Scooter, the face of feline spay and neuter. Isabel asks how Scooter feels about his slogan "Hip Spectacles, No Testicles" and whether or not he's a fan of wearing sunglasses. They also discuss the importance of controlling pet populations and how pet lovers can get involved. Tune in to this fun yet informative episode and share it with fellow cat lovers to spread the word about Give Them Ten and their invaluable efforts to give cats ten lives through spay and neuter.

    30 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 121 Thanksgiving Vibes with Wildcat

    Join Isabel and her guest, Erin Simpson, to discuss cat behavior, interior design, and cat products that seamlessly blend both. Erin, a PR professional with a deep love of cats, shares her journey to embracing her crazy cat lady status and how her cats led her to create cat products that stand out in the market for their aesthetic and functional design. Erin, a vintage hunter, fashion lover, and mom to a 5-year-old daughter named Ramona, shares what she's thankful for this year and gives a shout-out to her recently departed cat, Stella, who helped her launch Wildcat. Grab a drink, play along, and enjoy the show!

    1h 3m

  8. 11/20/2024

    Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 120 Frame Your Feline: Art, Cats & How A Family Revolutionized Cat Trees

    Join Isabel and guests, Kristina and Brian, for a lively conversation about how art and cats collided in the lives of these cat-loving innovators. A family affair that included Kristina and Brian's resourceful dads and their son, Jackson, Frame Your Feline is a work of art and a work in progress. The couple has thought of everything and continues to innovate their alternative to a cat tree with new features, finishes, and backgrounds. Get to know these two performers, creatives, and cat-obsessed entrepreneurs as we all sip on something yummy. Enjoy the show!

    51 min
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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.

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