All My Children Wear Fur Coats with Peggy Hoyt

Epizody

• Austin Collins: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 29.06.2026 24min

  In this podcast episode our host, Peggy Hoyt, interviewed Austin Collins, CEO and co-founder of Five Strands, a wellness company that provides intolerance testing for both people and pets. Through their testing, they can help to identify dietary and envrionmental stressors. Austin explained how Five Strands has tested 500,000 people and pets over nearly 10 years, offering four main categories of testing: food intolerances, environmental sensitivities, nutritional imbalances, and heavy m...
• Garrett Bewkes: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 22.06.2026 34min

  In this episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Peggy interviewed Garrett Bewkes, CEO and founder of Pet HSA, a financial wellness platform designed to help pet owners prepare for and manage rising veterinary costs. Garrett discussed the significant financial and emotional costs of pet ownership, highlighting how veterinary expenses have been increasing substantially. Garrett shared his personal experience with his dog Mia, who accumulated over $100,000 in vet expenses t...
• Matt Terrill: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 08.06.2026 44min

  This was an interview with Matt Terrell, founder and CEO of InnoVet Pet Products, discussing his latest innovation called ChefPaw, the world's first pet food maker designed to help pet parents create fresh, customized meals at home. Matt explained how ChefPaw addresses the challenges of fresh pet food preparation, including proper cooking temperatures, ingredient balancing, and cost efficiency, with machines capable of making 3 to 30 pound batches in under an hour at temperatures below 100°C ...
• Jackie Ducci: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 18.05.2026 22min

  This was an interview episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" with host Peggy Hoyt and guest Jackie Ducci, an animal advocate, philanthropist, and equestrian. Jackie shared her lifelong connection with animals, particularly horses which she started riding at age seven, and how animals taught her self-worth beyond traditional measures during challenging childhood experiences. She discussed her documentary film "Unspoken Bond" which premiered in March and explores how animals support healin...
• Kevin Toman - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 27.04.2026 42min

  Peggy Hoyt interviewed Dr. Kevin Toman, known as the "longevity vet," about helping pets live longer on her podcast "All My Children Wear Fur Coats." Dr. Toman discussed how veterinary medicine lags behind human longevity science by about 20 years, explaining that while human drugs like rapamycin and acarbose show promise for extending pet lifespans, the biggest impact comes from dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and supplements rather than prescription drugs alone. He emphasized that...
• Gina Logan - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 20.04.2026 42min

  Peggy Hoyt interviewed Gina Logan, Associate Director of Category Insights at Kantar, about pet owner behavior and shopping patterns. Gina shared insights from Kantar's biennial "Shopping for My Pet" study, which examines attitudes and behaviors of pet owners across different demographics. The discussion covered how different age groups (millennials, Gen X, and boomers) approach pet care, with millennials spending more on health and wellness products and being more likely to own both dogs and...
• Rose Waldrup - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 06.04.2026 43min

  This podcast episode featured Rose Waldrup, founder of the Waldrup Somatic Method, discussing her body-based approach to canine behavior modification. Rose explained how her method addresses the root causes of behavioral issues in dogs by regulating their nervous systems rather than focusing solely on training commands. She outlined her three-step framework of "regulate, read, and relate" and described specific techniques for working with dogs in different nervous system states. The conversat...
• Ally Pachunka - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 30.03.2026 34min

  This episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" featured a discussion with Ally Pachunka, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying animal science, extension, and education. Ally shared her research on human-animal interaction, particularly focusing on how companion animals impact youth development and her current work on dog behavior in shelters. She explained the differences between service animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals, as well as the bene...
• Jennifer Ericson - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 23.03.2026 39min

  This episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" featured host Peggy Hoyt interviewing Jennifer Erickson, founder of Pet Care Pointers. Jennifer shared her background in animal welfare and discussed her pet care advice column, which covers topics like pet selection, behavior, and care challenges. They explored the pet overpopulation problem, with Jennifer noting that while it has improved in some ways due to increased rescues, accurate national data remains limited. The conversation covered s...
• Lisa Karr - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 16.03.2026 31min

  Peggy Hoyt interviewed Dr. Lisa Karr, an Associate Dean and Companion Animal Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about career opportunities in the companion animal science field. Dr. Karr discussed how she transitioned from wanting to be a veterinarian to focusing on dog and cat nutrition, and explained the growth of companion animal programs in 4-H, which has increased enrollment by 51% since 2012 to 8,322 youth. They covered the courses offered in companion animal sc...
• Cindy Ojczyk - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 09.03.2026 41min

  This podcast interview featured Cindy Ojczyk, author of "Mom Loves the Dogs More," discussing how fostering rescue animals helped her family navigate challenging teen years while providing healing for both the animals and her children. Cindy shared how the death of their dog Sierra initially triggered emotional turmoil and declining grades in her daughters, leading to ADHD and anxiety diagnoses, but also how fostering dogs helped create connection, teach responsibility, and provide therapeuti...
• Wendy Shankin-Cohen - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 02.03.2026 27min

  Peggy Hoyt interviewed Wendy Shankin-Cohen, CEO of Dr. Harvey's Healthy Formulations, to discuss the company's holistic pet food products and philosophy. Wendy explained how Dr. Harvey's began as a homemade dog food recipe and evolved into a business offering base mixes, complete foods, and supplements. They discussed the importance of fresh, whole food nutrition for pets and addressed common concerns about grain-free diets. Wendy shared customer success stories and described Dr. Harvey's com...
• Haley Beer - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 23.02.2026 37min

  This podcast episode featured Dr. Haley Beer, co-founder and chief science officer of Ethalytics, a company developing automated behavior monitoring technology for animals in captivity. Haley shared her background in zookeeping and research on stress physiology in giraffes and behavioral assessments in cheetahs. She explained how Ethalytics uses machine learning to analyze animal behavior through surveillance cameras, initially testing the technology on rattlesnakes at the Omaha Zoo. The disc...
• Kim Bissing: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 09.02.2026 40min

  In this episode of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats," Peggy Hoyt interviewed Kim Bissing, the owner of Beyond the Leash Dog Training in Orlando, Florida. Kim shared her background in dog training and veterinary care, highlighting her passion for pet therapy and her work with first responders. They discussed Kim's approach to force-free training and her efforts to educate both pet owners and professionals. Kim explained the certification process for therapy dogs through her foundation and the i...
• Kirsten Nelsen: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 02.02.2026 38min

  Peggy and Kirsten, who share a passion for horses, discussed their professional backgrounds and experiences in horse training and care. Kirsten detailed her journey from a young horse enthusiast to becoming a professional trainer, emphasizing her focus on optimal balance training and her commitment to helping horses reach their potential. They explored Kirsten's training methods and educational resources, which aim to improve both rider and horse balance through physical coordination, mental-...
• Don Price: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 26.01.2026 29min

  Don and Peggy discussed Don's pet care franchise expansion and reviewed his website, focusing on pet cremation services. The conversation then shifted to an interview with Don Price about his pet crematorium business, where they explored various aspects of pet memorial services, pricing, and the growing trend of creative memorialization options in the pet funeral industry. Support the show
• Sam Homi Amalsadvala: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 12.01.2026 25min

  Sam Amalsadwala, a dog trainer and founder of Samay Sam and Canivie. In , joined Peggy Hoyt's podcast to discuss his unique approach to dog training and his journey from being a chef to becoming a professional dog trainer. Sam shared his experiences of walking large packs of dogs off-leash, emphasizing the importance of presence, leadership, and trust in dog training. He discussed how dogs reflect their owners' emotions and the power of mental communication with animals. Sam also shared his p...
• Ann Brooks: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 12.01.2026 41min

  This episode featured Ann Brooks, co-founder of Phoenix Landing Foundation, discussing the organization's 25-year history of helping birds find new homes and promoting parrot care education. Phoenix Landing currently has 3,599 birds in their system, with 17% having returned for subsequent adoptions, highlighting the need for lifelong care commitments. The discussion covered topics including bird lifespans, veterinary care challenges, and the importance of proper education for potential adopte...
• Jeremy Cohen: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 24.11.2025 46min

  The meeting featured an interview with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, who discussed his firm's work in pet-related legal matters including dangerous dog defense, pet custody disputes, and wrongful injury cases. The conversation explored the evolving legal landscape regarding pet custody in Massachusetts, highlighting recent court decisions that recognize pets as family members and emphasize the best interests of the pet in custody disputes. Jeremy and Peggy discussed various asp...
• Cara Achterberg: All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast" 17.11.2025 45min

  The meeting focused on the concerning rise in animal shelter deaths since the pandemic, reversing decades of progress in the no-kill movement, with factors like housing challenges and veterinary costs contributing to the crisis. Discussions covered the challenges in spay and neuter access, the impact of trap-neuter-release programs, and the issues surrounding backyard breeding and breed-specific legislation. The conversation concluded with an emphasis on fostering dogs as a way to help shelte...