Fido Friendly Travel Talk

Dr. Benson, with VEG ER in Carl Place, New York, talks about why 2026 is bound to be the worst tick season in a decade, why that is, and tips for preventative care.

Georgia Gaylor with Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs talks about their puppy raiser program. Puppy Raisers are passionate, dedicated volunteers who foster our puppies on their way to becoming guide dogs & service dogs. We rely on volunteers to provide experience and socialization for our puppies in real-world settings. Our pups begin their journeys in raiser homes at 8-12 weeks old, then return to our campus at 14-18 months to begin formal training.

Josh and Holly Allen, owners of Montana Dog Food Company. ADVENTURE FUEL: FREEZE-DRIED RAW DOG FOOD GREAT AS A MEAL or TOPPER https://montanadogfoodco.com

SATELLAI Collar Go Smart GPS Dog Collar with Live Tracking & Health Monitoring David Teaster, Product Marketing Director with Satellai, says the company's mission is to connect pets to love and care. More than a GPS collar, the Collar Go offers AI-Powered Health Monitoring and much more. https://satellai.com

Stacey Bebo, Vice President of Guest Loyalty and Engagement for My Place Hotels, discusses their new incentive, My Pet Points. When you stay with your pet, you’ll earn points just for bringing them along. That’s right… Your pets now earn you points, too. Every eligible stay that includes a pet fee helps you build toward future rewards through Stay Rewarded®. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing My Place Hotels for every member of your family, paws included. www.myplacehotels.com

Meet owner, Jackson Jones, and learn what sets Farm to Pet apart from other dog treats on the market. 100% money back guarantee. SINGLE INGREDIENT PET TREATS: Our family-owned business crafts each of our small-batch pet treats from only ONE high-quality, human-grade ingredient, so you can always trust what’s in a Farm to Pet bag. What you’ll NEVER find? By-products, binders, fillers, additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.

Pooja Kanuga with Squeak N Snap, the better way to take photos of your pets. squeaknsnap.com

ampgrounds of America has sponsored our annual pet adoption tour, Get Your Licks on Route 66® for several years, so I am delighted to speak with Jenny McCullogh from KOA today to share what adventures await when staying at a KOA with our pets.

Randall Smalley with Cruise America encourages us to hit America's Favorite Highway this year in a pet-friendly RV to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 and America's 250th anniversary.
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Bill Thomas, Commissioner for the Route 66 Centennial talks about the exciting year long celebration of The Mother Road for 2026. https://route66centennial.org

Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad, talks about Fido-Friendly Carlsbad.
Carlsbad is not just a coastal retreat but also a warm, welcoming haven for pets and their humans. You’re invited to bring your beloved companion along for a beachside stroll, a refreshing drink, or a relaxing stay that’s truly inclusive and fun. https://visitcarlsbad.com/plan-your-trip/dog-friendly-carlsbad/

Meet Erika Verduccio with Dogs on the Run. Pet Care Concierge Service for Pet Parents & Pet Care Professionals. dogsontherun.com

Brooke Shields is Brand Officer for Prospect Pet. Fresh off the release of her best-selling book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old and the launch of her age-positive haircare brand Commence, Brooke is expanding her mission into a new space: pet wellness. https://prospectpet.com

Dr. Katie Woodley is veterinary advisor for Prospect Pet and an integrative holistic veterinarian, who’s on a mission to make sure pet parents like you have natural pet treatment options, along with empowering you with holistic medicine education that can help your pets thrive naturally. https://prospectpet.com

Congratulations earthbath® on your 30-year anniversary.
Meet Carla Ng-Garrett, V.P. of Sales for earthbath®, whose grooming products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are cruelty-free. Their motto is Pet Care With Purpose®

Meet Brian Manni with PupO'clock. Pup O’clock is the monthly curated box subscription company that is thoughtfully guiding children & families in caring properly for their new pup. Fun & engaging activities, tools, tips, and more for the PUPS, KIDS, and FAMILY! 25% discount code is HOLIDOG25 https://www.pupoclock.com

Meet John Norman and Shasta, founders of EverAfter Art – A Meaningful Pet Memorial At EverAfter, we’ve developed the Essence of Life Process™, a pioneering technique that transforms a small amount of a pet’s ashes into one-of-a-kind memorial artwork.
www.everafterart.com

Meet John and Lisa Bryson, founders of Tranquil Tails. Learn how the Tranquil Tails diffuser works to calm our pets. The pads are infused with pheromone isolates that mimic calming scents released while mammals nurse their young. https://tranquiltails.us

Courtney Ryan with the Park City Chamber of Commerce talks about this incredible little vacation spot.
Park City, Utah, or as locals affectionately call it, Bark City, is a great place to visit with Fido. With trails and pet-friendly hotels along with a huge October HOWLoween event, Park City can't be beat for rolling out the red carpet for Fido.

Dog Arthritis Injection Treatment Dr. Bob Menardi, Chief Veterinary Officer with Exubrion Therapeutics discusses the benefit of Synovetin OA®. Synovetin OA® targets dog arthritis at its source for up to one full year of pain relief. Synovetin OA® is a completely different arthritis treatment that acts on the driver of the disease itself—inflammation—not just symptoms. That means pain relief today that lasts up to one full year AND the potential to prevent future pain by delaying the joint damage that’s caused by inflammation as it gets worse over time. Dr. Menardi worked in private clinical practice for 12 years aft...

Aurora Velasquez from Best Friends Animal Society offers safety tips to help you beat the heat and stay safe this summer with your pets.

Enter your media darling for the chance to appear on Bark TV for their first Barkcadamy Awards Show. Nominations are now open for anyone and everyone to upload photos of their dogs at barktvdogs.com/awards through May 12. Categories for the first edition of the Barkademy Awards will include: Categories:
· Pawwww! (cutest) · Bark of the Year (any sound will do) · Pup Culture (celebrity lookalike) · Twinning (owner lookalike) · Who's a Good Dog (best trick)

Noise-cancelling headset for dogs is a game-changer for frightened pets during thunderstorms and fireworks. PAWNIX
For Pet Parents and Fur Babies who need help with loud noises, this product was specifically created for dog hearing protection, so dogs can tune out the world with the best active noise-cancelling technology, as seen on Shark Tank. https://pawnix.com

A recent statistic states that over 80% of dogs develop periodontal disease by age three, which can lead to serious complications like heart disease, organ damage, and chronic pain. Conventional tooth brushing is often challenging for pet owners, and dental cleanings under anesthesia have inherent risks.
Dr. Henry Crossetti, is here to discuss his product Barkle and how this brush-free, stress-free solution reduces plaque and harmful bacteria. www.barkle.com

Tails are wagging over the opportunity to set sail on a cruise ship allowing dogs! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to bring your dog with you on a cruise then you will want to listen to my guest Steve Matzke from Cruise Tails to tell us Margaritaville at Sea 2025 Dog Cruise. https://www.cruisetails.com

Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in pets? Our guest today is Tricia Montgomery, founder of Moose’s March to talk about early detection and her foundation, Moose’s March. Credentials and Certifications:
NAVC Pet Nutrition Coach Certification
NAVC Human Animal Bond Certified
POCAS Moose's March is a 501c3 Organization
EIN#: 93-2782288 MoosesMarch.com

Founder Debra LoFranco talks about her award winning, veterinarian recommended pet toy, Scratch Square. It's a nail grooming, treat dispensing toy keeping him busy and keeping his nails trimmed at the same time. Of course there is a Scratch Square for our feline friends too! Judy found a need after her own dog was traumatized during a grooming session to trim his nails and the Scratch Square was born! https://devora.us

Annamaet Pet foods Founder, pet nutrition expert and champion dog sled racer, Robert Downey's new book,Until The Last Dog details Downey’s lifelong journey to Alaska with his dogs and the challenges he overcame to get to where he is today. https://annamaet.com/news/founder-rob-downeys-memoir-until-the-last-dog/

Sara Weldon talks about her sweet baby donkey, "Cash," and how he was bottle-fed in her home, and now, at 9 months old, he still comes into the house for his bottle and to sleep with the dogs. Sara has written the children's book, Cash the Baby Donkey, available here:
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Attention pet lovers traveling with Fido, and wanting to protect your cars interior, you will want to listen to Jim Umlauf, co-owner of 4Knines committed to delivering top-quality seat covers, cargo liners, and other dog products. It's been a journey full of insights, lessons, and growth. https://4knines.com/pages/our-story

Do you need help resolving ear, skin, or oral conditions for your pet? If so, you will want to listen to Billy Bosco, our guest from Zymox, and learn how 25 years of product innovations help your pets live their best lives. www.zymox.com

The Assisi Loop and Loop Lounge are proven to reduce pain and accelerate healing. Listen to our guest Natalie Westfall as she explains the technology behind the PEMF signal specifically tuned to stimulate the body’s own natural anti-inflammatory process, lowering pain while speeding healing. https://assisi.zomedica.com/products/

Let there be light! Imagine a blanket wrapped around your pet with the healing powers of red light therapy. Dogs blankets are proven to enhance the well-being of your pet. https://equisol.life

It takes a big heart to foster an animal and an even bigger heart to release them to their new forever family. Linda Patten started her foster journey in 2014, and along the way, she became a foster failure twice. Listen to her story and learn how you might foster or fail by helping our wonderful pets. www.cavalierrescueusa.org/cavalier/bentley-in-longmont-co/

Scott Cromer talks about the Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar fundraising project, which benefits Lifeline Puppy Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Colorado that rescues more than 1,800 puppies annually. Funds raised from the Calendar will go towards several large expenses, including vaccinations, medications, spaying/neutering, and lifesaving veterinary care. Any additional funds will go towards updating the shelter in order to keep it in tip-top shape.” Fire Rescue Dog Calendar

Sheila Nichols and her six pups, all in matching pajamas, are an internet hit. Their first viral video was of her reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to the pups on TikTok. That year, they reached approximately 90,000 followers. She stated, “I did a bedtime story reading on Instagram that reached over five million views. The number of followers keeps growing, and we currently have approximately 156,000 followers. Everyone loves our bedtime stories in matching pajamas!” Sheila Nichols & The Sunsational Six

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Christine A. Dorchak, President, General Counsel and co-founder of GREY2K USA Worldwide. As a non-profit organization, we work to pass stronger greyhound protection laws and end the cruelty of dog racing on both national and international levels. We also promote the rescue and adoption of greyhounds across the globe. GREY2K USA Worldwide is the largest greyhound protection organization in the world. Please read our new book, Brooklyn Goes Home. We tell the story of our struggle against the cruelty of greyhound racing through the life of our dear rescued hound, Brooklyn. Foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall. https://www...

Kathryn Dunro of Dog Mamma's tells us about the unique treat brand. Our mission is to help you improve your dog's wellness by baking a better treat for your dog.
At Dog Mamma’s we believe that what we feed our dogs does matter to their health and well-being and we believe in the right to know what is in our pet’s food. Our small-batch treats are handcrafted and USDA Organic Certified. Real fruits and vegetables are all grown without the use of harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, radiation, or GMOs. Just clean ingredients for your dog. https://www.dogm...

Jussi Santa is the G.M. at the pet-friendly Hotel Renegade. At Hotel Renegade, we aren't just rolling out the welcome mat for pets, we're treating them like kinfolk. Your furry companion isn't just a guest, they're part of the family. We'll pamper your pooch like there's no tomorrow with all the fixings: fancy dog bowls, a cozy bed fit for a king or queen, and treats so good they'll be begging for more. It's their world, and we're here to make sure their stay is one they won't ever forget. hotelrenegade.com