How to Build a Dog-Friendly Community That Works

Want your town or workplace to be more dog-friendly? Here’s how to make it happen.
In this episode, I talk with Beth Miller, founder of Wagtown Consulting, about what it really takes to build communities that welcome and support dogs—and the people who love them. Beth shares her mission to transform neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces into more inclusive, dog-centric environments with lasting impact.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What defines a truly dog-friendly community
• Why community buy-in and leadership support are key to lasting change
• How to assess local needs and create actionable plans
• Resources Wagtown offers to help you get started in your own city or workplace

Whether you’re a pet lover, a community organizer, or just want to make your town more welcoming to dogs, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to create change.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WAGTOWN:

• Website: www.wagtown.org
• Contact Beth directly: [email protected]

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content, just a name that fits better.

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