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The Companions Collective

Angela Schneider

The Companions Collective explores the incredible, profound bond humans share with their pets. We shine the spotlight on pet-related issues and the professional pet photographers who are creating in ways that are changing the way we view our companion animals.

kids & family pets & animals

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00:04:20

The Art of Ending a Podcast

The Companions Collective ·

2024/10/04

I’m sharing some important news about the future of this podcast. I appreciate each and every one of you who has listened, shared and supported the show.”I’ve come to a decision that has been difficult but necessary: there will be no more episodes of The Companions Collective. 2024 has thrown us a lot of curveballs here at Chez Bella, making life a little more challenging lately. My baby girl is not really a baby anymore and with arthritis setting in on that leg she had TPLO surgery on in January

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00:33:31

Empowering Homeless Youth Through Animal Advocacy...

The Companions Collective ·

2024/09/20

Hand2Paw is a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with meaningful employment opportunities in animal shelters. In this week's episode, we chat with Penny Ellison, Hand2Paw’s leader and passionate animal advocate, about how this innovative program is changing lives and creating a brighter future for young people facing homelessness.Penny shares her journey from a corporate law career to dedicating her life to animal advocacy, highlighting how her experiences shaped the mission of Hand2Paw

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00:26:41

A Blueprint for Building Your Dog's Domain

The Companions Collective ·

2024/09/13

Crates can be … ah … not the most attractive piece of furniture in your home.But some people find them quite useful in training and containing their dogs. So why not have a crate that becomes a part of your décor? That's where Danny Nathan comes in. He's the founder and CEO of Apollo 21, a company that sits at the intersection of a business consultancy, a product design studio and a venture studio. Essentially, he designs cool shit. Like a sleep platform to overland in his SUV. And more

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00:32:06

What the Heck is That? It's a Muzzle with Kylee Doyle...

The Companions Collective ·

2024/09/06

You're not weird if you see a dog in a muzzle and think, "He's so scary looking."You're not weird if you see a dog in a muzzle, pick up your chihuahua and hurriedly cross the street. But you might be wrong. Kylee Doyle of Kylee Doyle Photography in Sacramento, California, has embarked on an incredibly meaningful personal project: photographing dogs in their muzzles. She hopes to educate people that dogs wear muzzles for a variety of reasons, not just because they might be

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00:57:36

Taking the Fear out of Vet Visits with Latah Creek...

The Companions Collective ·

2024/08/29

Do you end up with a wooly ball of anxiety every time you have to go to the vet?I do. In fact, we've been having to go to a lot of appointments lately as arthritis has set in with the knee Bella had TPLO surgery on last year. Now … we adore our general practice vet here in Spokane Valley but if Latah Creek Animal Hospital was a little bit closer, I would be seriously considering a switch. Based right here in my town, Spokane, Washington, Latah Creek is a fear-free clinic. I've been

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01:07:29

Unlock life lessons through no-force training with...

The Companions Collective ·

2024/08/01

I get so fired up when I connect with someone who wants to talk about the deeper meaning for dogs in our lives.Like when I chat with a fellow believer that dogs teach us who we are and who we need to be. It didn't take long before I was mesmerized with Saro Boghozian's words. After becoming a certified dog trainer through The College of Canine Behavioral Science, Saro quickly recognized he also needed learn about human psychology so that he could help his two-legged clients understand the

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00:34:28

Making Vet Care Simple for Pet Guardians

The Companions Collective ·

2024/07/26

I know you know what I'm talking about when I say sometimes our veterinarians aren't the best communicators.Hell's bells, Dani McVety told us as much on the podcast last fall. They're introverts. They'd rather be dealing with our animals, not us. So sometimes they tell us a lot of words that go in one ear and out the other. Or we run home and start Googling, doing our best to remember the words and take our best shot at spelling them. Enter Tyler Sugerman. An emergency vet in

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00:37:59

Compassion Starts When We Stop Judging with Coleen Ellis

The Companions Collective ·

2024/07/19

We've spent a lot of time on this podcast talking about grief over the loss of our beloved companion animals.Much of the content has revolved around anticipatory grief and the loss of a pet due to a terminal illness or old age. But there are many more types of loss pet guardians can face. Runaways. Accidents. Surrenders. Custody battles. Behavioral euthanasia. And they all carry with them trauma and nuanced, complex emotions. My dear friend Coleen Ellis of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center joins me to

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00:44:14

The Llama Ate the Permit

The Companions Collective ·

2024/07/11

Diana Lundin's journey from journalist to dog photographer has been a winding one, filled with challenges and personal growth. Now she's bringing her life full circle, joining journalism and dog photography together to shine a spotlight on the way climate change is affecting our animal species. She leaped at a recent volunteer opportunity that took her on an adventurous cross-country road trip to relocate animals for a farm sanctuary. The 3,600-mile journey was not without its obstacles, as

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00:59:07

Fine-tuning your horse sense

The Companions Collective ·

2024/07/04

In a world where power dynamics often leave us feeling disempowered and disconnected, Carmen Theobald has found a unique, transformative way to help humans reclaim their personal power and reconnect with their true selves. Through her work at Horse Sense North, Carmen harnesses the healing power of horses to guide individuals on a journey toward empowerment and authenticity. At Horse Sense North, the belief is that true empowerment comes from a place of balance and heart-centeredness. It is about

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00:37:20

Breaking the Silence of Pet Loss Grief with Beth Bigler

The Companions Collective ·

2024/06/20

Today is a throwback to this podcast's roots in the grief we endure when our best fur friends die.My good Beth Bigler and I had this chat before I decided to rebrand the pod and expand the subject matter beyond that niche. As I continued to study grief, it struck me that a number of folks out there might not seek professional help with their grief for the pet. We exist in a world where our sorrow is called "disenfranchised grief," in which our loss is not necessarily accepted,

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00:34:44

The transformative power of therapy animals with Mary...

The Companions Collective ·

2024/06/13

The transformative power of therapy animals with Mary Margaret Callahan of Pet Partners We pet guardians see our companion animals as more than just animals, creatures with four legs roaming around our homes or yards, waiting for their next dinner. Many of us see them as family … some of us, as our children. Still more of us look at them as vital sources of therapy and emotional support. Our best fur friends – or hairless or scaled, whichever you choose – become vital sources of therapy and

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00:40:22

The Enneagram and Pet Loss Grief with Wendy van de Poll

The Companions Collective ·

2024/06/07

Have you taken an Enneagram test?What number are you? Today we welcome pet loss grief coach Wendy van de Poll and Pant the Town Photography's Darlene Woodward who explore the profound connection between the Enneagram and navigating the emotional journey of losing a beloved pet. Wendy shares her unique approach to pet loss grief, which combines her extensive experience in animal communication, mediumship and the Enneagram. Wendy explains how understanding the nine personality types of the

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00:30:40

Expert Tips on Dog Fitness with Brittni Heywood

The Companions Collective ·

2024/05/31

According to her business's Facebook page Brittni Heywood spreads contagious kindness.And fitness for dogs. Brittni is the owner of Potential Unleashed in Kuna, Idaho … heyo, just down the road from me … and she is dedicated to improving dog behavior, manners and fitness. That's right, she's a dog trainer. With a twist. Sure, she'll teach humans how to get our dogs to sit, stay and heel but she's much more into getting -- and keeping --- our dogs fit and healthy. Brittni also

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00:59:36

An Escape from Vet Tech to Pet Photographer

The Companions Collective ·

2024/05/24

Her first spoken word was "cat."Even before she said "mama" and "dada." And the cat didn't even like her. Today's guest is Tracy Munson, my good friend from lower shebobia New Brunswick. Lower shebobia … ha … it's technically Hillsborough, New Brunswick, a small community about a half hour south of Moncton and right on the Petitcodiac River. About a three-hour drive from the little town in Nova Scotia where I grew up. But she's not from there

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00:33:44

Plasma takes pet supplements to another level

The Companions Collective ·

2024/05/17

Spray-dried plasma is the new kid on the scene of pet health supplements. What is it? It's a powder formed by exposing the liquid part of blood to high heat. The process preserves the bioactive components of plasma that offering numerous benefits for our companion animals, from joint health to immune function. And it's the key active ingredient in WinProPet products. Tim Mitchum, president and CEO of WinProPet, joins us this week to break it all down for us. When his own chihuahua stopped

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00:10:32

The Art of Shifting Gears

The Companions Collective ·

2024/04/25

Things are going to change around here.Said not in the tone my father used to say those words ... The topics of grief, loss and pet loss grief are heavy, and I understand that not every episode is easy to listen to, especially if you're in grief. It's taken its toll on me too. To care better care of myself, we're rebranding from One Last Network to The Companions Collective and diversifying the content we're going to offer. Look forward to discussions on a broader range of

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00:45:20

The Art of Diagnosing Doggy Dementia

The Companions Collective ·

2024/04/11

Lynn Sehnert of Lance and Lili Photography covering the Washington, D.C., area takes the mic today and interviews Jessey Scheip, a licensed veterinary technician with aspecialty in behavior. Jessey also has training certification from the Karen Pryor Academy and has worked with Dr. Amy Pike of the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax, Virginia. That's where Lynn met Jessey, looking for help with her sweet boy Lance. Jessey enjoys teaching pet guardians how to understand their pets and how

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00:38:12

The Art of Ministering Comfort

The Companions Collective ·

2024/04/04

You may have heard of animal chaplains.They are spiritual caregivers who provide support and comfort to individuals who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal or who are facing difficult decisions related to their pets' health and wellbeing. And then there's Scott Campbell, veterinary chaplain. Veterinary chaplains are rare in the United States. Scott is one of just a handful of these trained professionals who provide emotional and spiritual support to veterinary staff, in

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00:35:42

The Art of a Good Death

The Companions Collective ·

2024/03/28

Are we doing better? And can we do better yet?These are the questions I had for Dr. Dani McVety, the cofounder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia with Dr. Mary Gardner. Lap of Love is a national network of veterinary doctors who offer hospice care and peaceful euthanasia in the comfort of a pet's home. When Dani was prepping a family for a euthanasia one night at the emergency clinic where she was working shortly after graduating from veterinary school, her client said,

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