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