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: Importance of local independent pet storesVetting products for The Nautical DogDoing the research and educating pet parentsThe pet food industry & pet food recallsBig pet corporations owning everything from pet food to veterinary clinicsSchwartzy’s Cat Cove & partnering with the humane societyThe Nautical Dog winning awards in the communityHow The Nautical Dog startedSeeing the impact on pets & their familiesThe More You Know - Pet Wellness SummitThere’s always more to learn when it comes to our petsThe importance of finding the right vet for you and your petEpisode Resources:The Nautical Dog and Schwartzy’s Cat CoveThe More You Know - Pet Wellness SummitFollow The Nautical Dog on Instagram and Facebook Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Angela ArdolinoCBD Dog HealthFollow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angie (our founder) is up to, follow her on Facebook