Eric Shannon, founder, Big Barker, phone interview, October 30, 2023
Helen Sullivan, communications counsel, CertiPUR-US, phone interview, October 24, 2023
Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the department of veterinary clinical sciences, Oklahoma State University, video interview, October 16, 2023
Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB, veterinary behaviorist, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital, phone interview, October 12, 2023
Brandon Jorgensen, senior product designer, dog category, Orvis, video interview, September 27, 2023
Tucker Kimball, PR/corporate communications, Orvis, video interview, September 27, 2023
Matthew Ziemnicki, sales manager, Majestic Pet Products, phone interview, September 26, 2023
Barbro Filliquist, DVM, DACVS, associate professor in small animal orthopedic surgery, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, phone interview, September 25, 2023
Jaynie Gablehouse, director of product development, FurHaven Pet Products, video interview, September 20, 2023
Molly Mundt and Art Simon, co-owners, Molly Mutt, email interview, September 18, 2023
Drew Downie, co-founder, Lay Lo, email interview, September 18, 2023
Leena Chitnis, founder and CEO, Timberdog, email interview, September 18, 2023
Volunteers (and dogs), Friends with Four Paws rescue group, email interviews, February 2022
Barb Lenahan, dog trainer, K9 Connection, in-person interview, June 26, 2017
Dr. Danelle Capobianco, veterinarian, City Creatures Animal Hospital, in-person interview, July 6, 2017
