In this insightful episode of Starlight Pet Talk, host Amy Castro interviews Eliza Burr, a seasoned pet business coach, about the dynamic world of pet-related businesses. Eliza shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful pet business coach and delves into the challenges and rewards of starting a pet business.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Common Misconceptions: Addressing myths about starting and running a pet business.
• Goal Setting and Systems: Creating clear goals and implementing processes for long-term success.
• Coaching and Support: How having a pet business coach can guide you through challenges and accelerate your growth.
• And more!

Tune in for practical tips, personal stories, and expert advice on how to successfully launch and grow a pet-related business. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode provides valuable insights to help you thrive in the pet industry.

Check out Eliza's podcast, 'Off the Leash with the Pet Business Coach,' for practical tips and personal stories about starting and growing a pet business.

Visit her website to learn more about how you can work with Eliza: https://www.thepetbusinesscoach.dog/

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Hi everyone, it's Amy from Starlight Pet Talk. Before we dive into today's episode, I want to take a moment to address something important. You'll notice that portions of the audio quality in this episode is less than stellar. Unfortunately, we ran into some technical issues during recording.

Despite the audio hiccups, we decided to release the episode because the content is truly valuable, and we didn't want you to miss out on the insights and information we have to share. Thank you for your understanding and continued support and for tuning in. Now, let's get into the episode!"
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In this episode, we explore the impactful work of The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) with Lindsey Braun, HABRI VP of Research and Operations. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to researching and sharing the benefits of human-animal interaction. HABRI funds scientific studies, educates the public, and advocates for policies that support the human-animal bond.

Research highlights the physiological benefits of interacting with pets, such as lowering blood pressure and stress hormones while boosting bonding hormones like oxytocin. Mental health benefits include reduced loneliness, increased social support, and improved well-being. HABRI's initiatives include making housing more pet-friendly, supporting service animals for veterans with PTSD, promoting pet-friendly workplaces, and educating about the differences between pets, emotional support animals, service animals, and therapy animals.

Support HABRI by learning about their research, donating, and staying connected through their website and newsletter.

Takeaways:

• HABRI funds research on the benefits of human-animal interaction.
• Interacting with pets lowers blood pressure and stress hormones.
• Pets reduce loneliness and increase social support.
• HABRI advocates for pet-friendly housing and workplaces.
• They support service animals for veterans with PTSD.
• Learn about pets, emotional support animals, service animals, and therapy animals.
• Support HABRI by staying informed, donating, and subscribing to their newsletter.

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In this episode of Starlight Pet Talk, host Amy Castro interviews Blanca Rodriguez, a certified canine massage therapist, about the benefits of pet massage. They discuss the history of animal massage, the similarities between human and canine massage, and the specific techniques used in canine massage. Blanca shares success stories of how massage therapy has improved the quality of life for dogs, including those with hip dysplasia and end-of-life care. She emphasizes the importance of creating a calm and safe environment for the massage and recommends using relaxation music. Overall, the episode highlights the transformative power of massage therapy for pets.

Takeaways
Pet massage has been practiced since ancient times and has similar benefits for both humans and animals.

• Canine massage therapy can improve the quality of life for dogs with various conditions, including hip dysplasia and end-of-life care.
• Creating a calm and safe environment is crucial for a successful pet massage session.
• Massage therapy can strengthen the bond between humans and their pets and increase trust.
• Relaxation music can enhance the calming effects of massage therapy for pets.

Shoutouts in this episode: Blanca E. Rodriguez: https://www.woundedhealer.us/

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