Sam Amalsadwala, a dog trainer and founder of Knavid, joined Peggy Hoyt's podcast to discuss his unique approach to dog training and his journey from being a chef to becoming a professional dog trainer. Sam shared his experiences of walking large packs of dogs off-leash, emphasizing the importance of presence, leadership, and trust in dog training. He discussed how dogs reflect their owners' emotions and the power of mental communication with animals. Sam also shared his philosophy on not correcting unwanted behaviors but rather focusing on fulfilling a dog's basic needs to promote happiness. The episode concluded with Sam offering four free gifts to listeners, including an exclusive eBook and access to a community forum.

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This episode featured Ann Brooks, co-founder of Phoenix Landing Foundation, discussing the organization's 25-year history of helping birds find new homes and promoting parrot care education. Phoenix Landing currently has 3,599 birds in their system, with 17% having returned for subsequent adoptions, highlighting the need for lifelong care commitments. The discussion covered topics including bird lifespans, veterinary care challenges, and the importance of proper education for potential adopters, with Ann emphasizing that birds need to be rehomed when owners can no longer care for them rather than using the term "rescue." The conversation also explored the challenges of black market bird trading and the organization's efforts to combat it through conservation work and eco-tours to places like Brazil, Uganda, and Peru.

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The meeting featured an interview with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, who discussed his firm's work in pet-related legal matters including dangerous dog defense, pet custody disputes, and wrongful injury cases. The conversation explored the evolving legal landscape regarding pet custody in Massachusetts, highlighting recent court decisions that recognize pets as family members and emphasize the best interests of the pet in custody disputes. Jeremy and Peggy discussed various aspects of pet law, including estate planning, industry regulations, and insurance claims, while emphasizing the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for continued progress in pet rights and protections.

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