Spirited Dog Productions

29/10/2025

🐾 A Spirited Life – A Dog, A Journey, A Lesson in Resilience 🐾
If you’ve ever felt like life handed you the short end of the stick…
This book is for you.
📖 A Spirited Life is a must-read for any dog lover.
More than just a memoir—it’s a celebration of love, grit, and tail-wagging determination.
Through personal photographs and heartfelt storytelling, you'll follow the incredible journey of a dog who was dealt the worst hand imaginable—yet, with the fierce devotion of his mom, Mary Oquendo, he turned it into something grand.
💬 Expect to:
🤣 Laugh out loud
😭 Shed a few tears
🥤 Possibly spit your drink
This pup’s antics and heart will stay with you long after the final page.
📚 Ready to be inspired?
📦 Grab your copy of A Spirited Life at https://spiriteddogproductions.com/books/ today and fall in love with the dog who never gave up.

27/10/2025

Episode 257: Powerful Women in Biographies
Welcome back to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this special book club edition, hosts Mary Oquendo and Dr. Sacheen Mobley dive into their picks for this week's theme: biographies. With Denise off attending to family duties, it's just the two of them sharing stories that spotlight remarkable women—both historical and contemporary.
Mary kicks things off with A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell, the gripping biography of Virginia Hall. Virginia was an American socialite who became a pioneering spy in World War II France, facing down both enemy soldiers and the patriarchy of her day. Mary shares her admiration for Hall's courage and tenacity, while shedding light on the obstacles women faced—and still face—in being recognized for their true contributions.
Shifting gears, Sacheen introduces Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith—a contemporary memoir that explores Pinkett Smith's journey through fame, personal hardship, and her search for self-worth beyond societal expectations. Sacheen unpacks how Jada’s public struggles, including the infamous Oscars incident, reveal deeper truths about agency, beauty standards, and the impact of patriarchy on women’s stories.
Together, Mary and Sacheen spark a powerful conversation about how biographies—whether historical or unfolding in real time—reveal the challenges and triumphs of women breaking barriers. Plus, they tease their next book pick, Brave New World, inviting listeners to read along and join in next time.
Tune in for an inspiring chat that’s equal parts literary love, woman-to-woman wisdom, and an honest look at how stories shape our understanding of worthiness, recognition, and what it means to blaze your own trail.
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27/10/2025

🚐✨ Mobile Grooming is the Best — Let’s Set You Up for Success! ✨🚐

We all know how lucrative and liberating mobile grooming is — flexible schedules, independence, and deep client connections. But diving in without a plan? That can cost you $100K+ in regrets.

💥 What if you could avoid the common (and costly) mistakes?
That’s where this program comes in.

📘 You’ll learn how to:
✅ Choose the right vehicle for your lifestyle and business goals
✅ Understand legal and local government requirements
✅ Explore financing options that won’t bury you
✅ Set boundaries, create solid paperwork, and price services confidently
✅ Plan safe routing, offer add-ons like retail or Reiki, and maintain your vehicle and health
✅ Write business plans, SOPs, and emergency protocols that give your business structure and stability

💡 This is a self-paced program packed with:
📗 A 100-page workbook
🎥 Over 10 hours of training videos
📞 A 30-minute coaching call with me (within 6 months)
👥 A private Facebook group for support and networking
🗂️ Accountability sessions + 6 months access
📚 The Mobile Groomer’s Bible + Companion Guide shipped to your door (US only)

All for just $497
💻 Register now: https://www.pawsitiveed.com/mobile-grooming-certification-level-1-payment/

✨ Let’s make sure you love your mobile grooming career from Day One — not after a $100K lesson.

26/10/2025

We are discussing More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

25/10/2025

22/10/2025

Episode 308: Holiday Grooming Planning Session
The holidays can be the busiest—and most stressful—time of year for groomers. In this episode of the Traveling Groomers Podcast, hosts Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo share practical strategies to keep your business running smoothly while protecting your sanity.
From smart holiday scheduling hacks to making sure your equipment and van are in top shape, we dive into everything you need to plan ahead and avoid chaos. You’ll pick up tips for clear client communication, setting boundaries, and finding time to breathe in the middle of the rush.
And because self-care matters as much as business prep, we talk about the importance of taking downtime, rewarding yourself, and leaning on your grooming community for support.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or gearing up for your first holiday rush, this episode will help you stay organized, prepared, and positive—so you can make this your most successful (and least stressful) season yet.

Listen anywhere you get your podcast fix or download here: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/68173515/download.mp3

22/10/2025

🚐💼 Thinking about going mobile?
Before you drop 💸 $100K+ on a grooming vehicle, do the groundwork first!
📚 This 90-page guide has everything you need to confidently launch your mobile grooming business—all in one place.
✅ Inside, you'll find essential info on:
• Client, pet, groomer, & vehicle safety
• Pricing strategies that protect your profit
• Routing & scheduling made simple
• Key research steps to help you make smart investments
Whether you're in the dreaming stage or ready to roll, this guide helps you build a solid foundation—before the wheels ever hit the road.
🛠️ Do the legwork now. Avoid costly mistakes later.
📖 Start with the guide that’s already helped countless groomers go mobile the smart way.
🔗 https://spiriteddogproductions.com/books/

20/10/2025

🚨 15 Minutes Could Change Everything 🚨
Can you handle an evacuation or shelter-in-place order with just a 15-minute warning?

I found out the hard way:
Rain. Deck. Tornado alert on my phone.
"This is Connecticut—we don’t get tornadoes," I thought.
But my training kicked in. I grabbed the dogs and got to our safe zone.
A tornado touched down ¼ mile from my house. 💨

💡15 minutes is NOT a lot of time to come up with a plan.
I’m thankful I had one.

The truth? Those who plan survive and recover better.
Two people died that day… they sought shelter in their cars. They didn’t know what else to do.

⚠️ In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll create a personalized Emergency & Disaster Plan for your home or business.
You’ll learn to:

✅ Identify your risks
✅ Plan evacuations & shelter-in-place scenarios
✅ Prepare kits & talk with your insurance provider
✅ Inventory your assets & find resources
✅ Set a chain of command and write waivers
✅ Access a downloadable template to guide your planning

📉 25% of businesses never reopen after a disaster.
📈 This training can protect your income, your clients, and your future.

💥 Ready to make your 15 minutes count? 💥
👉 https://www.pawsitiveed.com/buy-emergency-and-disaster-planning/

Because planning isn’t a luxury—it’s survival.

15/10/2025

🚐 Stuck in Neutral? Let’s shift your mobile grooming dreams into high gear!
Whether you’re:
🔹 Thinking about going mobile,
🔹 Making payments on your van and need to grow,
🔹 Or already running a thriving business ready to scale—
The Mobile Groomer’s Bible is your ultimate roadmap. 🛣️📘
Authored by industry trailblazers Mary Oquendo and Beth Cristiano, this powerhouse guide distills nearly 50 years of combined mobile grooming expertise into one easy-to-digest, info-packed book.
What’s Inside:
✅ Planning and launching your mobile business
✅ Finding and converting clients
✅ Streamlining systems and staying safe
✅ Budgeting, marketing, and maintenance
✅ Preparing for the future—including retirement planning
💡 No fluff. Just the real-world advice and strategies you wish you had from the start.
📖 If you want to build, grow, and sustain a successful mobile grooming business—this is the book that gets you there.
📦 Grab your copy of The Mobile Groomer’s Bible at https://spiriteddogproductions.com/books/ and take the wheel with confidence!

13/10/2025

Episode 256: Discovering The Charm Of Cozy Mysteries
Welcome to Book Club. In this episode, hosts Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux ,and Sacheen Mobley sit down for a lively book club discussion centered around the beloved genre of cozy mysteries. If you’re new to this heartwarming corner of the literary world, you’re in for a treat—cozies are all about amateur sleuths, charming small towns, quirky recurring characters, and a comforting lack of graphic violence or explicit content. Whether you’re a lifelong mystery fan or just looking for a relaxing escape from life’s busyness, cozy mysteries promise gentle suspense and satisfying resolutions.

Mary, Denise, and Sacheen share their favorite authors and series, from witchy adventures with Tess Lake’s Torrent Witches to animal-centric capers featuring Rita Mae Brown’s feline sleuths. They discuss how these books have become the perfect antidote to the heavy grind of work and stressful days—ideal for unwinding with a cup of tea, or as a light read to start your morning. Denise, a newcomer to the genre, reflects on the joy of rediscovering fiction that’s easy to dive into, while Sacheen and Mary offer up recommendations tailored for animal lovers, supernatural fans, and anyone who enjoys vibrant, interconnected series.

Plus, get a sneak peek at next week’s book club picks—including inspiring memoirs and powerful stories about women who’ve made a difference. Tune in for a heartfelt, relatable conversation, plenty of book recommendations, and a reminder that sometimes the best escape can be found in the pages of a good cozy mystery! Cozy mysteries gets 3 Open Books!

Listen anywhere you get your podcast fix or download here: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/68122097/download.mp3