Behind the Gate
Behind the Gate is a podcast by Vellum Agency where we talk to pet industry professionals who are building thoughtful, people-first businesses, often with limited time, limited resources, and a whole lot of heart.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes to explore what’s working, what’s hard, and how systems, support, and smart technology can help business owners create more freedom and impact, without losing the human touch.
If you work in the pet industry and want to grow sustainably—without burning out—and build a solid exit plan for when the time comes, you’re in the right place.
Dog Daycare: What You NEED To Know
When Compassion Meets Capacity: Lisa O’Neill on Building Systems That Save Lives
I Quit Doing Everything to Save My Team | Natalie Crawford - Behind the Gate
Building Semper K9: The Hidden Fight to Heal Veterans | Christopher Baity – Behind the Gate
From Battlefield to Best Friend: Inside Warrior Freedom Service Dogs - Monica Piper, Behind the Gate
Why This Veterinarian Quit Golf to Save Countless Animals | Dr. Robert Weedon – Behind the Gate
How One Vet Turned a Microscope Hack into a Global Tool | Dr. Cade Wilson – Behind the Gate
Holding the Line: Lessons from Two Careers of Care | Dr. Dickie Vest on Leadership Under Pressure
From Cleanup to Profit: The Dog Bar Playbook | Julie Emerick - Behind the Gate
Stop Rewarding the Martyr Vet | Lauren Payne - Behind the Gate
She Broke the Rules and Built a Brand
When Passion Pays the Bills
What if scaling a service business meant stepping back, not firefighting every day?
Beyond Obedience: Stephanie Barger on Separation Anxiety & High-Touch Care
Inside Pawparazzi Pet Resort: How Krista Castro Redefines Dog Daycare with Integrity & Innovation
How Movie Dogs Become Believable — Insider Confessions | Mathilde de Cagny - Behind the Gate
Inside a Dog Training Business That's 50 Years Old. What Really Works
Why Pet Parents Book with Your Competitor (and How to Fix It)
The Hidden Cost of Fast Fix Training - Cathy Madson
Turning Down Clients to Protect Care — Vet Reality Check | Kelly Miller - Behind the Gate
What Vet Work Really Feels Like
She Left Arts Management to Build a High-Touch Pet Business | Julie Duke - Behind the Gate
Inside My 'Death Tour' That Changed Everything | Curtis Sullivan - Behind the Gate
Colin West Hikes with 20 Dogs Solo - How He Keeps Them Safe - Behind the Gate
Your Pet’s “Mystery Symptoms” Are Actually Clues, Not Problems
Corinne Jedwood-Rechter on Vision, Culture & Scaling at TailWag Resorts
Molly Taylor on Rebuilding Dog Daycare with Enrichment & Membership Models
Dr. Cheryl Roth on Fear-Free Vet Care, Leadership & the Role of AI
Christal Kahaulelio on Smarter Vet Scales, Tech Trends & Consumer Challenges
David Linhart on Growing Cut the Crap Pet Services & Competing in the Pet Industry