Poodle People

Lisa Miksis, SVP Business Dev at Paw Prosper and President at Respond Systems, joined me to discuss National Canine Fitness Month, which runs through the end of April. We discussed Paw Prosper's growing umbrella of canine businesses that seek to improve the lives of dogs through rehabilitation, fitness, and enrichment. Savings bundles are mentioned at the end!

Certified canine fitness trainer Sarah Keller, owner of sitstaysquat.ca, joins to discuss the benefits of canine fitness training and the online and in-person training programs she has developed. The string of certifications following her name (Sarah Keller CPCFT, CCFT, CCBW, NASM-CES, CPDT-KA) gives a preview of her dedication to dogs. With a library of over 150 training videos, multiple online courses, as well as outdoor challenges, Sitstaysquat has something for everyone, even those who want to work out with their dog (check out Doga [dog yoga] and Workout with your Dog)!

This week's guest is certified veterinary technician and entrepreneur, Brian Goleman. Brian is the founder of Brian's Bandages, a company dedicated to educating veterinary staff to achieve better patient outcomes using bandaging techniques he has mastered. He offers trainings, lunch and learns, and has all digital platforms covered, so it's easy to improve bandaging skills. He also uses and sells bandage art to lessen the stress in difficult situations. Last but not least, his children's book, The Boy Who Bandages, is available on Amazon.

On the Road to Westminster: Preparing A Show Dog Through Intentional Conditioning for the Ring

 

To start off 2025, Heather Blakeman, CPDT-KA, FFCP, joins the podcast to talk about MBOSS GCH CH Foxmor’s GameDay Makers Over Ice CCA, call name “Makers,” a Golden Retriever who she has been working with since he was 10
weeks old. At just three years old, Makers will compete at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held in Manhattan and widely considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive dog shows. It will be Heather’s first time showing at Westminster, and of course, Makers’ first time at the show. Heather has been involved in Maker’s months of preparation and conditioning to prepare this special dog for the big competition, and she shares the behind-the-scenes physical and mental conditioning that allow Makers to
have fun—and win—in the ring.

I'm ending the year by sharing my favorite Instagram accounts.