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My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business — and we're still growing.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalia Shahmetova, the founder of Woofz by nove8. It has been edited for length and clarity. I have a beagle. And if you know the breed, you know ...
Newsweek

The Vet Gave My Dog 20 Days, Then I Had to Make a Heartbreaking Decision

The day with my beloved Diesel started like any other—he slept in while I started the coffee and logged onto work. We went for our morning stroll and I came back to feed him, but when he didn't ...
Pet Rescue Report

Adopter shares her first experience adopting a dog from a shelter breaking social media hearts

Spread the loveAdopting a dog from a shelter saves a life, and in turn this act of kindness can be a most rewarding experience for both you and your new companion. In a recent social media post, a ...
Business Insider

My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business — and we're still growing.

Natalia Shahmetova created the dog training app she wished she'd had when she was raising her puppy. While scaling her business, she said she faced budget shortfalls, layoffs, and gender bias. Her app ...