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PetMatRx

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SwiftPaws

At Pet MatRx, we are revolutionizing the pet supplement industry. Every ingredient has a targeted benefit for your dog.

Our supplements deliver natural active ingredients through our revolutionary Cell Matrix Delivery™. By applying science and including bioactive peptides in our human-grade, all-natural recipes, we’re able to target dog’s 

At Pet MatRx, we are revolutionizing the pet supplement industry. Every ingredient has a targeted benefit for your dog.

Our supplements deliver natural active ingredients through our revolutionary Cell Matrix Delivery™. By applying science and including bioactive peptides in our human-grade, all-natural recipes, we’re able to target dog’s specific needs, plus provide the benefit nature intended.


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SwiftPaws

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SwiftPaws

The mental & physical enrichment your pup deserves!


Mental and physical stimulation are key to your dog’s overall well-being. SwiftPaws Lure Course Kits combine both into one fun, instinct-satisfying game. Designed to tap into your dog’s natural chase drive, these kits help reduce boredom, burn energy, and boost fitness—all in a single pla

The mental & physical enrichment your pup deserves!


Mental and physical stimulation are key to your dog’s overall well-being. SwiftPaws Lure Course Kits combine both into one fun, instinct-satisfying game. Designed to tap into your dog’s natural chase drive, these kits help reduce boredom, burn energy, and boost fitness—all in a single play session.


Fitz-approved and officially zoomie-tested, SwiftPaws wears him out faster than anything else we’ve tried. If you’ve got a high-energy pup or a dog that needs a boredom buster, this is the toy for you.


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Spot Dog Here

Spot Dog Here

The Combine Dog

Spot Dog Here is a revolutionary app designed to make exploring with your dog easier and more enjoyable than ever. From cozy cafés to scenic parks, Spot Dog Here connects pet parents with dog-friendly locations across the map, ensuring every outing is safe, fun, and welcoming for your furry friend.


Whether you're planning your next adventu

Spot Dog Here is a revolutionary app designed to make exploring with your dog easier and more enjoyable than ever. From cozy cafés to scenic parks, Spot Dog Here connects pet parents with dog-friendly locations across the map, ensuring every outing is safe, fun, and welcoming for your furry friend.


Whether you're planning your next adventure or just looking for a nearby spot to relax with your dog, Spot Dog Here is your go-to resource for creating memorable experiences. With a passion for building connections between pet parents and their communities, Spot Dog Here is redefining what it means to be dog-friendly.

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The Combine Dog

Marcy's Pet Kitchen

The Combine Dog

The Combine Dog, led by Nelly, a Certified Canine Nutritionist and wellness advocate, is all about harmonizing dog and human lives. Through natural wellness, canine nutrition, and meaningful insights, it helps dog guardians build stronger bonds with their dogs while fostering healthy, enriched lifestyles for both. 

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Dainty Paws

Marcy's Pet Kitchen

Marcy's Pet Kitchen

Welcome to Dainty Paws, where our love for all things furry has blossomed into an incredible adventure! Since our fun-filled launch in 2023, we’ve been on a mission to create a brand that brings joy to pet lovers everywhere. We believe that pets should enjoy just as much style and excitement as their humans, which is why we’ve designed an

Welcome to Dainty Paws, where our love for all things furry has blossomed into an incredible adventure! Since our fun-filled launch in 2023, we’ve been on a mission to create a brand that brings joy to pet lovers everywhere. We believe that pets should enjoy just as much style and excitement as their humans, which is why we’ve designed an irresistible range of stylish pet necklaces, collars, and leashes!  


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Marcy's Pet Kitchen

Marcy's Pet Kitchen

Marcy's Pet Kitchen

Marcy’s Pet Kitchen® is a woman-owned company creating wholesome, all-natural dog treats made with premium ingredients, happily made here in the USA. Our treats are perfect for every pup — whether they have a sensitive tummy, allergies or just want a tasty reward! Made with vegan ingredients like Alfalfa Herb and Dandelion Root, they supp

Marcy’s Pet Kitchen® is a woman-owned company creating wholesome, all-natural dog treats made with premium ingredients, happily made here in the USA. Our treats are perfect for every pup — whether they have a sensitive tummy, allergies or just want a tasty reward! Made with vegan ingredients like Alfalfa Herb and Dandelion Root, they support digestion and overall health.


Made with ZERO Top Allergens and packed with superfoods, our low-calorie, no-added-sodium treats are ideal for dogs on sensitive, low-glycemic, diabetic, or balanced diets. They offer a healthy, nutritious snack that supports your dog’s wellness.


Perfect for dogs with dietary needs or conditions like diabetes, our treats are '4 Paws UP Approved' and have been featured in Pets Plus Magazine as a "Healthy Reward." Crafted with love, each human-grade treat complements a balanced diet and keeps your dog happy, healthy, and wagging with joy!

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Fat Sam's For Pets by Urban Apothecary

Fat Sam's For Pets by Urban Apothecary

Fat Sam's For Pets by Urban Apothecary

Fat Sam’s for Pets is a woman-owned, small-batch wellness brand offering high-quality CBD, aromatherapy, and holistic support for pets. All products are ethically sourced, made in Illinois, and backed by third-party lab reports—because your pets deserve the very best.


Our hemp oil is grown in Colorado by a certified U.S. Hemp Authority pro

Fat Sam’s for Pets is a woman-owned, small-batch wellness brand offering high-quality CBD, aromatherapy, and holistic support for pets. All products are ethically sourced, made in Illinois, and backed by third-party lab reports—because your pets deserve the very best.


Our hemp oil is grown in Colorado by a certified U.S. Hemp Authority processor and rigorously tested for purity, potency, and consistency.


Inspired by our beloved family dog and foster fail, Fat Sam, who thrived into his senior years thanks to the calming and pain-relieving benefits of CBD, we’re proud to carry on his legacy with products made just for pets.


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Meet the Brands Supporting Our Journey

Homemade Dog Treats, Podcast Partner

WildWolfePack Treats

WildWolfePack Treats

WildWolfePack Treats

All-natural, organic ingredient treats made with lots of love from my kitchen. Our treats are the snack that gives back. We donate half of our sales to a variety of different rescues and organizations that help animals find the lives that they deserve! 


Use code SUDT to save 10% and give back to shelters!

WildWolfePack Treats
Rent a private area for your dog to play, Sniffspots, Podcast Partner

SniffSpot

WildWolfePack Treats

WildWolfePack Treats

Sniffspot enables anyone to rent land by-the-hour as a safe and private dog park. Our mission is to make the world a more dog-friendly place 


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Mush Buddies

WildWolfePack Treats

Mush Buddies

Made by dog parents, for dog parents. Mush Buddies is a small family business created from a need for their own dogs. We understand that keeping your dog healthy shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we’re committed to offering a product that is not only effective but also affordable. We believe every dog owner should have access to high-q

Made by dog parents, for dog parents. Mush Buddies is a small family business created from a need for their own dogs. We understand that keeping your dog healthy shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we’re committed to offering a product that is not only effective but also affordable. We believe every dog owner should have access to high-quality supplements that can make a real difference in their pet’s life. Every product we make is created using only the highest quality ingredients possible. 


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Biothane Related Dog Products, Podcast Partner

BioDanes

Pupsibilities Blog

Mush Buddies

BioDanes hand-makes and creates biothane-related items that can be customized to your heart's desires! The shop specializes in harnesses for Service Dogs but also makes pet or sport dog harnesses! 


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BioDanes Website

Sit Stay Stella

Pupsibilities Blog

Pupsibilities Blog

 

  • Sit. Stay. Stella. is more than just a dog training and pet sitting business in New York—it's a vibrant, Latina-owned community that celebrates diversity and understands every dog guardian's unique journey. Embracing a judgment-free approach, Sit. Stay. Stella. offers virtual and in-person training that prioritizes your dog's emotional w

 

  • Sit. Stay. Stella. is more than just a dog training and pet sitting business in New York—it's a vibrant, Latina-owned community that celebrates diversity and understands every dog guardian's unique journey. Embracing a judgment-free approach, Sit. Stay. Stella. offers virtual and in-person training that prioritizes your dog's emotional well-being. It's a paw-sitive new approach that keeps tails wagging and spirits high!


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Pupsibilities Blog

Pupsibilities Blog

Pupsibilities Blog

Jess Jacobs is the creator of Pupsibilities, a platform that began as an apparel shop supporting animal rescues and later evolved into the Pupsibilities Podcast. Through the podcast, she explored the world of animal advocacy and connected with passionate advocates through various interviews. Since her conversation with Emily on the Straig

Jess Jacobs is the creator of Pupsibilities, a platform that began as an apparel shop supporting animal rescues and later evolved into the Pupsibilities Podcast. Through the podcast, she explored the world of animal advocacy and connected with passionate advocates through various interviews. Since her conversation with Emily on the Straight Up Dog Talk Podcast, Pupsibilities has undergone another transformation, officially becoming a blog. In this latest evolution, Jess remains dedicated to inspiring compassionate living by promoting cruelty-free products, sharing plant-based eating ideas, addressing challenging topics, and encouraging everyone to be kind to animals while supporting the incredible nonprofits devoted to their protection.  Check out the Pupsibilities blog at pupsibilities.blog and follow Pupsibilities on Instagram @pupsibilities to be part of this meaningful mission 


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Ruger's Rescues

Ruger's Rescues

I am your go to lifestyle photographer in the Cedar Rapids, IA. area. Originally I am from Arizona but just moved here from New Jersey. Being a military spouse with a husband in the Army has its challenges but it's filled with wonderful experiences. I have two spunky boys that are my life, a dog named Griffin who loves to snuggle, and a b

I am your go to lifestyle photographer in the Cedar Rapids, IA. area. Originally I am from Arizona but just moved here from New Jersey. Being a military spouse with a husband in the Army has its challenges but it's filled with wonderful experiences. I have two spunky boys that are my life, a dog named Griffin who loves to snuggle, and a bearded dragon named DJ who really likes her sleep. It's a little chaotic at times but we handle it very well!

Traveling and meeting people from all around the world has given me a chance to capture the beauty of life through a lens. I have passion for meeting new people and for animals. This being said, I would love to welcome you to bring your loved ones, including your pets, and capture beautiful moments with me! Feel free to reach out and book your session with me. I look forward to meeting you!


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Ruger's Rescues

Ruger's Rescues

Ruger's Rescues

Ruger’s Rescues is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization with a focus on proactive animal cruelty and abandonment prevention. Our mission is that we believe in second chances, dismantling euthanasia lists, and pursuing a cure for hemangiosarcoma. Through emergency shelter pulls, compassionate transport, and proactive prevention

Ruger’s Rescues is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization with a focus on proactive animal cruelty and abandonment prevention. Our mission is that we believe in second chances, dismantling euthanasia lists, and pursuing a cure for hemangiosarcoma. Through emergency shelter pulls, compassionate transport, and proactive prevention, we create a bridge to loving forever homes and ensure that best friends can stay with the ones they love. Join us as we rewrite the narrative, defy stereotypes, and embody the angels every animal deserves. In a world where small steps spark big change, let’s embark on this journey together. 

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Bow Bow Ties

Ruger's Rescues

The Doggy Den

 At Bow-Bow ties we make handmade pet accessories that give back. I started this business in 2021 when I was 9 years old to help animals in the shelter have better lives and get adopted sooner. 50% of our sale proceeds go to the shelters, and we have donated over $5,000 as of November, 2024. I have worked with over 10 animal shelters. My 

 At Bow-Bow ties we make handmade pet accessories that give back. I started this business in 2021 when I was 9 years old to help animals in the shelter have better lives and get adopted sooner. 50% of our sale proceeds go to the shelters, and we have donated over $5,000 as of November, 2024. I have worked with over 10 animal shelters. My mission is to make the world a better place for animals.  Use code SUDT20 to save 20% on your purchase! 

Etsy Shop
Custom Dog Parent Products, Podcast Partner

The Doggy Den

Mind Game of the Month

The Doggy Den

The Doggy Den specializes in personalized and unique items for you and your pup. From custom shirts and mugs to personalized blankets with your fur-babies face. Our mission is to bring joy to both you and your pup through cute and personalized items that reflect the love you share for your pup 


Use code: SUDT20 to save 20% on your purchase!

The Doggy Den Etsy Shop

Doll & Dollhouse

Mind Game of the Month

Mind Game of the Month

Doll & Dollhouse is a platform that gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to leave the corporate world, explore their passions, and make a living doing what they love! Entrepreneurs of all niches and categories offer "virtual career tours" - information sessions as well as coaching sessions - to guide people in the right career dir

Doll & Dollhouse is a platform that gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to leave the corporate world, explore their passions, and make a living doing what they love! Entrepreneurs of all niches and categories offer "virtual career tours" - information sessions as well as coaching sessions - to guide people in the right career direction. We hope to encourage more people worldwide to pursue their heart's desires without the worry of survival or poverty. In essence, every doll belongs in its matching dollhouse! 


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Mind Game of the Month

Mind Game of the Month

Mind Game of the Month

Mind Game of the Month is a subscription box for dogs meant to exhaust their energy and enrich their mind! The box is intended for busy pawrents who can't entertain their pups all day and need an easy way to expend their energy. Every month your pup will SNIFF, PLAY & CHEW  their way through the products in our box. We include one enrichm

Mind Game of the Month is a subscription box for dogs meant to exhaust their energy and enrich their mind! The box is intended for busy pawrents who can't entertain their pups all day and need an easy way to expend their energy. Every month your pup will SNIFF, PLAY & CHEW  their way through the products in our box. We include one enrichment puzzle (aka the mind game), one active play toy, one long-lasting treat and one full bag of treats. Each product serves as a mental workout to tire out your pup! 

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Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

 Honor your animal by living your best life.

Grief counseling support before, during, or after the loss of your beloved animal companion.

Online nationwide in the privacy of your home

Honoring Our Animals

Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

Handlers & Humans is the passion project of Jess Adam, licensed therapist, and mom to a reactive dog! She offers individual and group support programs, as well as educational and emotional wellness courses for guardians and trainers of challenging dogs. 

Free Consult

Howling OM

Jess Adam | Mental Health for Dog People

Howling OM

Helping animals live their best life through energy healing. Explore the benefits Reiki, sound healing, crystal healing & aromatherapy can bring to you & you’re pets life. Give them the gift they give us every day. Your pet will thank you! 


Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

Howling OM Website

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Sailor Jerri, Dog Trainer and Sister Podcast Co Host

Jerri Scherff

Mattison Simpson

Jerri Scherff

CPDT-KA

Creator & Host

Jerri's Instagram
Training Podcast, Sister Podcast

unPACKed

Mattison Simpson

Jerri Scherff

 

An open-minded podcast taking a clinical, not political, approach to helping pet parents around the world.

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Every episode, we help one owner struggling with a behavioral issue with their dog or dogs. We fully unpack the situation, discuss the questions it's important to ask a trainer or behavior consultant, outline immediate management fo

 

An open-minded podcast taking a clinical, not political, approach to helping pet parents around the world.

​

Every episode, we help one owner struggling with a behavioral issue with their dog or dogs. We fully unpack the situation, discuss the questions it's important to ask a trainer or behavior consultant, outline immediate management for safety, and provide realistic and sustainable modification plans

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Mattison Simpson, Freed By Training, Sister Podcast Co Host and Dog Trainer

Mattison Simpson

Mattison Simpson

Mattison Simpson

IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA 

Creator & Host

Mattison's Instagram

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Straight Up Dog Talk is going mobile! Em and her dogs, Toby and Fitz, are taking the podcast cross-country to visit dog-friendly communities, rescues, and professionals—sharing real stories that matter along the way.


This RV journey is more than travel—it’s a mission to educate, inspire, and build a nationwide network of dog lovers. Want your brand or organization to be part of the story?


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