100. Creating Community at Independent Local Pet Stores with Amanda Wilbourne
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.
Episode Recap:
Episode Recap:
- Importance of local independent pet stores
- Vetting products for The Nautical Dog
- Doing the research and educating pet parents
- The pet food industry & pet food recalls
- Big pet corporations owning everything from pet food to veterinary clinics
- Schwartzy’s Cat Cove & partnering with the humane society
- The Nautical Dog winning awards in the community
- How The Nautical Dog started
- Seeing the impact on pets & their families
- The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
- There’s always more to learn when it comes to our pets
- The importance of finding the right vet for you and your pet
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Use code MYCO10 for 10% off your order of https://mycodog.com
Note: Like all discount codes, they don't last furever!
If you have a question about your pet you’d like answered on the podcast, email us at kenzie@hisocialgroup.com.
Episode Resources:
- The Nautical Dog and Schwartzy’s Cat Cove
- The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
- Follow The Nautical Dog on Instagram and Facebook
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com
- Angela Ardolino
- CBD Dog Health
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Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets and MycoDog, a line of mushroom extract and adaptogen tinctures for dogs. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Angela also founded the House of Alchemy, LLC, Miami Children’s Theater, and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. In 2013, Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and knew that she needed to find alternatives to the toxic medications being offered to her. After hearing of the benefits of CBD oil and experiencing the life-changing results first hand, Angela set out to destigmatize medical cannabis and CBD oil so she could spread awareness around its holistic healing powers.
