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Zach Norman is a seasoned entrepreneur who has devised an innovative solution that solves pain points and frustrations for both dogs and their owners.

Zach’s organic, ecofriendly, recyclable product, Bark Potty, makes it simple for dogs to go to the bathroom inside the home. And it makes it easy for their owners to clean up after them.

Bark Potty was born out of necessity when Zach and his wife decided to remodel their house in Los Angeles. While the remodel was happening, they lived in a small apartment with no yard.

This presented a problem for Zach and his wife when it was time to take their dogs outside to use the bathroom.

So they decided to create a solution. They built a frame with natural grass that solved this pain point. Their dogs took to it comfortably and naturally.

Sensing a great opportunity, they decided to start a business with a subscription model. But setting up a portable, disposable doggie bathroom indoors with natural, living grass was a nightmare.

As a true innovator determined to find a solution, Zach wasn’t deterred or discouraged. He and his wife came up with Bark Potty, a non-living, but still organic alternative to fresh grass. They made it available on a subscription basis.

Bark Potty has all the smells of natural grass that compel a dog to go, but it doesn’t require living grass. It’s easy to manage, easy to dispose of and dogs love it!

If you’re like most dog owners whose dogs spend a lot of time inside, you’ll find this episode to be quite helpful.

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Here’s a bonus: Zach is a true Renaissance man with an amazing resume and many intriguing life experiences.

 Today, let’s talk about a critical topic—our environment and the impact our dogs are having on the health of our planet. Specifically, let’s talk about single-use plastic poop bags.

Now, maybe you’re reading this and thinking that there are lots of different ecofriendly dog waste bags you can buy. Actually, that’s not true. Here’s the thing…

There are plenty of recycled options, and there are plastic bags that claim to be biodegradable. But they all have one thing in common: they are made from plastic, a substance that’s toxic to our environment and our bodies!

And those that are marketed as biodegradable still take up space in landfills and break down into “microplastic” particles that pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.

Let this sink in for a minute…

You and I are consuming the amount of plastic equal in size to a credit card. Every single week!

Another problem caused by plastic in landfills is methane gas. One study shows that methane is 83% more toxic to the planet than carbon dioxide alone.

So it’s critically important that each of us do what we can to help our planet, other people and ourselves by reducing the amount of plastic we use and throw away.

Tracy Rosensteel is doing her part. And then some. She has created a unique product called Pooch Paper, an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags for dog waste. Pooch Paper has been featured on Shark Tank, where it was a winner.

This innovative product will help reduce the amount of plastic that goes into our landfills. It’s a remarkable solution to a major environmental problem.

Also, Tracy has an amazing story I’m confident you’ll enjoy. Click here now to listen to this episode of The Dogevity™️ Show and hear it and find out more about the great work she is doing with Pooch Paper!

Today, let’s discuss a disturbing situation—the handling and treatment of retired military and other categories of working dogs. It’s easy to “turn a blind eye” and assume that after their service, these dogs are reunited with their handlers or given to good, loving homes where they enjoy great lives. This is often far from the truth.

As I researched this situation, the more shocked I became at the plight of these canine heroes…

Military dogs can suffer from PTSD, and they are often not well adapted to live as pets in the civilian world, especially in families with small children. They are aggressive and extremely high drive.

To complicate matters, if a military dog was retired overseas, and if the handler wants to keep it, it’s up to them to pay the shipping costs to return it to the continental US. Few enlisted service members can afford that fee, which can run as high as $5,000 to $6,000 or more.

But there is good news. And there’s hope There are dedicated people working to help save working dogs and give them to caring, safe homes after their service. In today’s episode, I talk to one such person.

My guest is Bob Bryant, Chief Technology Officer, and co-founder of Mission Canine Rescue. an amazing animal welfare organization in Houston dedicated solely to rescuing, reuniting, rehoming, repeat repairing and rehabilitating working dogs.

Bob and I talk about the plight of retired working dogs, but also give hope and share some heartwarming stories.

This promises to be an episode you don’t want to miss! Tune in here!