Today's guest is Caitlin Arner, the owner of Zelda and Friends, a Dog concierge service that's perfect for you and your Dog's lifestyle. In this week's episode, we will discuss the many ways your Dog can boost your love life. Taking your Dog for a stroll increases your chances of meeting others. There is also a new trend in Al Fresco dining called "Yappy Hour." Did you know you could let your Dog play matchmaker by advertising yourself through your pet on sites such as datemypet.com, Leashes and Lovers, and Tindog, which is Tinder for dogs? Hook up for a play date at the dog park or meet up for coffee at a canine-friendly café. Dogs keep you in better shape, lift your mood, and are great at sniffing out suitors. How putting up a photograph of you and your Dog on a dating site will make you look more friendly, approachable, and attractive. Dating is a numbers game––walking your pup in the park or sitting on a pet-friendly patio gives you more chance encounters. We'll be talking about all things fur babies, puppy love, and how to get a jump on the dog days of summer.

After spending too many uninspired years in front of a computer, sitting at a desk, Caitlin had this "crazy" notion that maybe one day she could find a career that would make her happy, give her purpose, and be sustainable long-term. Until one day, a friend wanted to pay her to watch her two new three-month-old puppies. Caitlin had grown up with dogs, adopted her Dog, Zelda but never considered that this could be the absolute perfect path for her life to take. Caitlin had this special bond with dogs, respected them, loved them if they were humans, and believed every Dog deserved the best care. The kind she would want for her Dog, one where dogs are given personal attention in a way they would typically experience at home with their family. 

Caitlin and I will discuss the reasons why and how people are using dogs to fetch their soulmates. Topics include:

Dating with dogs.
How getting a dog can solidify a relationship.
The Pandemic dog purchase and dog trends during Covid.
How a connection in a relationship is built around raising a dog together.
How a dog can be a symbol of commitment.
How dogs keep you healthy, lower blood pressure, and reduce anxiety.
How dogs help combat loneliness and keep you company.
Why people stay in a relationship that isn't working for the Dog.
When should you introduce a dog into a new relationship?
Dogfishing is a new dating term and the practice of using a dog to attract someone.
How to avoid getting hooked in by a faux Fido.
Research has shown that women flock to men with dogs.
How people stereotype based on type of Dog the owner may have.
How we select people based on friendliness just like dogs do.
Your Dog is the best judge of character and can weed out unkind people who may not be best for you.

To find out more about Caitlin Arner and her Dog Concierge Service, go to
www.zeldaandfriends.com, or follow on Instagram @zeldanfriends.