Pet Lover Geek
What an exciting time to be a technology geek and a pet parent! There's a tech boom in the pet industry with innovative apps, websites and products, as well as cutting-edge scientific research and advances for fur kids.Pet Lover Geek (Powered by PetHub) digs into 21st century pet product tech trends. New and established pet parents will learn about new innovations, important scientific developments, fun, quirky and definitely geeky tools, products and services for their furry family members. Digital lost pet prevention and recovery tools help get missing pets home quickly. Robots, gadgets and gizmos are for you, your home and your pet. The science behind why what's good for you can be deadly for Fluffy.
Episodes
53 episodes
Clicker Training for CATS!
Today's episode is about clicker training...for CATS. You don't often hear about training cats, but it's not only possible -- it's also not that hard to do! Clicker training can help you strengthen your bond with your cat, potentially sol...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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26:06
Pet Insurance 101 (and Why You NEED It!)
Today we are going to dig deep into pet insurance. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors of the pet industry and if you have a pet, I’ll bet that you are inundated with advertising about pet insurance. So let’s talk about some numbers, shall ...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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26:27
Houdini Proofing Your Home
Do you know that external house doors and windows are two of the top 10 reasons that dogs get lost? We got those stats from the massive national RTH study we did with the National Animal Care and Control Association – and we asked over 4K pe...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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48:00
Community-Based Return to Home Lost Pet Efforts
Shelters in the United States are in crisis. Intake is up 4% this year, and adoption is down 10%. Cages are full, fosters are overwhelmed and euthanasia rates are climbing. Keeping lost pets that have a happy home out of shelters is...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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36:36
3 Tools Every Pet Parent NEEDS
According to the American Humane Association, 10 million pets go missing or are stolen every year. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetimes. And as much as every loving pet parent would like to believe their pet will ne...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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32:56
How to Use Veterinary Telehealth
No matter if you are an experience pet parent or are just starting with your first fur kid, you probably are experiencing at least some stress with getting veterinary care for your pets. One solution that is new to the industry and desper...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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32:10
Starting Off on the Right Paw: Puppy Health, Safety & Nutrition
Sure, you were given a little bag of puppy food when you brought home your new pup. But do you really understand what your new fur baby's nutritional needs are? What about vaccinations and the first vet visit? And did you know what ...
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32:02
Picking the Right Food for Your Dog (Using Science!)
Choosing the "right" food for your dog can be confusing (to say the least!). The options are overwhelming, the selection is HUGE. Where does one even begin to know where to start? You’ve got "Premium" and "Complete & Balanced" and “Gr...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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16:52
Why Your Dog Needs to Watch TV (DOGTV, that is!)
This episode sniffs around the subject of how video content can effectively stimulate and even comfort your dog’s brain. We dig into DogTV, who have successfully created scientifically-backed programming that can help reduce stress and anxiety ...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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29:39
Pet Obesity 101
Is your pet overweight? Studies show that over 50% of American dogs and cats are clinically overweight. Learn about the dangers of pet obesity and how to keep your pet's weight healthy.
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23:27
Science of Dog Training with Gentle Beast
Training is a huge part of keeping pets happy safe and home for the rest of their lives. 1 in 10 rescued pups are rehomed in 6 months due to obedience issues, according to some studies, as high as 85% of dogs have behavior issues…and almost hal...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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24:20
Leash Control (and the RIGHT Tools) Can Make Dog Walks Easier
Not all leashes, collars and harnesses are the same when it comes to calm and controlled walks with dogs that are triggered by other dogs, people or other distractions. Learn how different types of tools can help make "walkies" better. In...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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27:13
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From the Vault: Enriching the Lives of Cats (part 1)
We pay a lot of attention to dogs on this show but we don't forget about the cats! Join Lorien as she interviews four different cat industry experts on how to enrich your cat's life. In part one of this From the Vault episode, you will hear fro...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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23:01
Dogs & Kids: How to Achieve Harmony in the Household
Do you pay attention to how your dog is feeling? Probably. Do your KIDS pay attention? Likely not...and that can lead to chaos and potential big issues (bites and other injuries for both the kids and dogs!). Join us to hea...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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32:06
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From The Vault: Hiking With Pets (What You Need To Know)
Many of us love to hike, and most of us love to be able to take our four-legged friends with us, but how do you know what to take? What steps do you need to take to make sure your pet will have an enjoyable and safe time? How can you find the b...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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30:52
Dominick Bonny Interviews PetHub CEO Lorien Clemens
The tables have turned! Join us in this Pet Lover Geek episode where independent journalist Dominick Bonny interviews Lorien Clemens on his show, 'Common Sense,' as she shares how she became the CEO of PetHub, some BIG news happening with the c...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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17:07
From The Vault: Bridging The Gap (Bringing You and Your Pets Closer) Part 2
Join us for part 2 of our From The Vault episode on improving the bond with your pets! This episode features renowned certified feline behavior and training consultant Dr. Marci Koski and New York-based dog trainer, Shelby Semel. Listen in to h...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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22:44
Navigating the Pet Industry as an Entrepreneur
The pet industry is a complex obstacle course to navigate as a young entrepreneur. In today's episode, Lorien interviews Jonaie Johnson about her company Interplay and the challenges that come with being a young Founder and CEO. Check out the s...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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18:29
From The Vault: Bridging The Gap (Bringing You and Your Pets Closer)
Join us this week for a great episode on how to improve the bond with your fur kids! Today's episode features guests Steve Feldman, the president of The Human Animal Bond Research Institute and the founder of I Speak Dog, Tracy Krulik. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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24:44
GoodPup Training for Your Good Pup
On this week's episode of Pet Lover Geek, Lorien chats with dog training expert Kait Hembree and Co-founder of GoodPup Lisa Martin. Listen in to hear about GoodPup's innovative solution for dog training and much more! Show Notes:...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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28:29
From The Vault: Winter Pet Safety (part 3)
This week on Pet Lover Geek's From The Vault episode, Lorien talks with Doctor Charlotte Flint about what common items can be poisonous for your pet. Things as simple as lilies can be extremely toxic to cats, so make sure not to miss out on thi...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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16:26
How Vetster Is Innovating Pet Health
This week on Pet Lover Geek, Lorien interviews Doctor Sarah Machell from Vetster, about telehealth and the exciting ways the veterinary industry has changed.
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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26:10
Starstruck for Pawstruck
Join us as PetHub's newest partner Pawstruck comes onto Pet Lover Geek to discuss their journey through the pet industry! Lorien interviews founder Kyle Goguen about what products his company offers, the complexities of sourcing materials...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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22:35
From The Vault: Winter Pet Safety (part 2)
Join Lorien as she interviews dog trainer Kristi Benson about micro-mushing, winter pet safety tips, and how to exercise your dogs during the cold months. Don't forget to reach out to us @pethub on any of your social media platforms to suggest ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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15:46
From The Vault: Winter Pet Safety (part 1)
Join Lorien as she discusses winter safety tips with the former director of Animal Welfare Studies in Education at Radio Systems Corporation, Dean Vickers! This insightful conversation tackles seen and unseen problems that arise due to the weat...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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13:13