The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents
Amy Castro, MA, CSP
131 episodes
1 day ago
Think crate training is as simple as putting your dog in the crate and calling it a night? That’s the biggest reason it fails. Crate training isn’t instant. Iit’s a step-by-step process that builds your dog’s trust and confidence over time. Rush it, and you’ll end up with whining, accidents, or full-blown crate panic. In this episode, I’m joined by Ruth Hegarty, multi-certified dog trainer and behavior expert, to walk you through exactly how to crate train the right way- calm, consistent, and...
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Think crate training is as simple as putting your dog in the crate and calling it a night? That’s the biggest reason it fails. Crate training isn’t instant. Iit’s a step-by-step process that builds your dog’s trust and confidence over time. Rush it, and you’ll end up with whining, accidents, or full-blown crate panic. In this episode, I’m joined by Ruth Hegarty, multi-certified dog trainer and behavior expert, to walk you through exactly how to crate train the right way- calm, consistent, and...
Zoomies: The Dog Park That’s Redefining Pet Community and Safety
The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents
50 minutes
11 months ago
Zoomies: The Dog Park That’s Redefining Pet Community and Safety
What if your local dog park wasn’t just a place to play—but a thriving community built for both pets and people? In this episode, I talk with Ramy Saleh, CEO of Zoomies Dog Park, about how he’s reshaping the dog park experience from the ground up. From behavior assessments and vaccination requirements to play zones and social events, Zoomies is setting a new standard for safe, enriching spaces where dogs and humans connect. Ramy shares his personal journey from Cairo to Houston and explains...
The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents
Think crate training is as simple as putting your dog in the crate and calling it a night? That’s the biggest reason it fails. Crate training isn’t instant. Iit’s a step-by-step process that builds your dog’s trust and confidence over time. Rush it, and you’ll end up with whining, accidents, or full-blown crate panic. In this episode, I’m joined by Ruth Hegarty, multi-certified dog trainer and behavior expert, to walk you through exactly how to crate train the right way- calm, consistent, and...
