{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","title":"100. Creating Community at Independent Local Pet Stores with Amanda Wilbourne ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/68c56648\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2365,"description":"In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Amanda Wilbourne, founder of The Nautical Dog, Williamsburg’s only independently owned and operated pet market. Amanda shares her journey of opening The Nautical Dog in 2006 and its evolution into a trusted local pet store known for hand-picked, high-quality products. Angela and Amanda discuss the importance of supporting local independent pet stores, vetting products thoroughly, and educating pet parents on nutrition and wellness. They explore issues within the pet food industry, including recalls and the dominance of big corporations. Additionally, Amanda highlights The Nautical Dog's community involvement, including their partnership with the humane society in their Cat Cove.\nEpisode Recap: \nImportance of local independent pet stores\nVetting products for The Nautical Dog\nDoing the research and educating pet parents\nThe pet food industry & pet food recalls\nBig pet corporations owning everything from pet food to veterinary clinics\nSchwartzy’s Cat Cove & partnering with the humane society\nThe Nautical Dog winning awards in the community\nHow The Nautical Dog started\nSeeing the impact on pets & their families\nThe More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit\nThere’s always more to learn when it comes to our pets\nThe importance of finding the right vet for you and your pet\nEpisode Resources:\nThe Nautical Dog and Schwartzy’s Cat Cove\nThe More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit\nFollow The Nautical Dog on Instagram and Facebook \nHave a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com \nAngela Ardolino\nCBD Dog Health\n\nFollow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angie (our founder) is up to, follow her on Facebook ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQTYNN7Jy3D3R2-x-ysWDodZEKOLf7oa59rZrkCS3gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}