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In this chat I'm joined by Debbi Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs talking about whether Whippets should wear clothes.Just because our hairy companions are covered in fur doesn’t mean they’re immune from the effects of the changing seasons.Particularly in our miserable winters, so that’s why I wanted to speak to Whippet mum and Whippet wear guru Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs. Debbie started making clothes for her first Whippet Bruno back in 2003 as he was always shivering, and she vowed to do all she could to keep him warm.Then, she realised other Whippet owners wanted to do the same for their dogs, so turned her personal mission into a thriving business.Whether you’ve got a Whippet of your own or are considering bringing one home, this interview is a must and don’t forget to join in National Whippet Day on February 19th.Key topics and timings in this chat:0.02 - Debbie’s background and how she came to be a Whippet Designer.2.13 - National Whippet Day is coming up on February 19th4.40 - Does your Whippet need to wear a jumper?7.00 - What kind of clothes would you suggest for a whippet?9.35- The importance of having a light in the dark.12.10 - What kind of things do Whippet puppy owners need?14.03 - What do you need to invest in for your puppy?16:14 - The importance of choosing a colour palette and sticking with it.18.27 - What to wear for senior Whippets when they get stiff.20.56 - What to do if you can't make a decision.Links mentioned in this episode:Find out more about Debbie’s work: https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/Get involved in National Whippet Day, February 19th: https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/national-whippet-dayFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/Join the Redhounders Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801Keep up on Pinterest: https://ro.pinterest.com/redhoundfordogs/With thanks to Kerry at Fur and Fables for many of the images in this post. Check her out at https://www.furandfables.com/Read the blog post: https://thepawpost.co.uk/meets/should-whippets-wear-clothes-redhound/

In this chat I'm joined by Debbi Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs talking about whether Whippets should wear clothes.Just because our hairy companions are covered in fur doesn’t mean they’re immune from the effects of the changing seasons.Particularly in our miserable winters, so that’s why I wanted to speak to Whippet mum and Whippet wear guru Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs. Debbie started making clothes for her first Whippet Bruno back in 2003 as he was always shivering, and she vowed to do all she could to keep him warm.Then, she realised other Whippet owners wanted to do the same for their dogs, so turned her personal mission into a thriving business.Whether you’ve got a Whippet of your own or are considering bringing one home, this interview is a must and don’t forget to join in National Whippet Day on February 19th.Key topics and timings in this chat:0.02 - Debbie’s background and how she came to be a Whippet Designer.2.13 - National Whippet Day is coming up on February 19th4.40 - Does your Whippet need to wear a jumper?7.00 - What kind of clothes would you suggest for a whippet?9.35- The importance of having a light in the dark.12.10 - What kind of things do Whippet puppy owners need?14.03 - What do you need to invest in for your puppy?16:14 - The importance of choosing a colour palette and sticking with it.18.27 - What to wear for senior Whippets when they get stiff.20.56 - What to do if you can't make a decision.Links mentioned in this episode:Find out more about Debbie’s work: <a href="https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/</a>Get involved in National Whippet Day, February 19th: <a href="https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/national-whippet-day" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/national-whippet-day</a>Follow her on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/</a>Join the Redhounders Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801</a>Keep up on Pinterest:<a href="https://ro.pinterest.com/redhoundfordogs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ro.pinterest.com/redhoundfordogs/</a>With thanks to Kerry at Fur and Fables for many of the images in this post. Check her out at <a href="https://www.furandfables.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.furandfables.com/</a>Read the blog post: <a href="https://thepawpost.co.uk/meets/should-whippets-wear-clothes-redhound/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thepawpost.co.uk/meets/should-whippets-wear-clothes-redhound/</a>

Should Whippets wear clothes with Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs

What would you do if someone copied your pet business? That’s what happened to Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs, not once but TWICE.The first time was a department store who copied knitting kits she’d made for dog jumpers.The second was someone who ripped off her entire product, buying her designs, and using the exact pattern.In this episode Debbie shares what it’s like to find out you’ve been copied, and how to take action to protect yourself.She talks about the emotional impact and what she’s doing to take on the copycats, campaigning to the Government to support businesses.Key topics and timings in this episode:1.24 - Introduction to Debbie and her pet business.2.30 - Debbie's first experience of copying.7.06 - How she took action and had the copying by a HUGE department store stopped.12.02 - What happened when her designs for coats were spotted on Etsy.13.09 - Taking action and getting abuse from the person who copied her.17.04 - The legalities around copying.21.55 - How the copying has affected Debbie emotionally.26.10 - Why the copycats will never win.27.39 - Her thoughts on why people copy and how it's been made acceptable.34.06 - Debbie's advice for any pet businesses who want to protect their work.42.24 - How Debbie is calling for the Government to do more.43.32 - What's next for Debbie and where to find out more.Links mentioned in this episode: Find out more about Debbie’s work: https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/Join the Redhounders Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801Learn more about copying and protecting your business on the Anti Copying in Design Website: https://www.acid.uk.com/Debbie also recommends the Make it British community: https://makeitbritish.co.uk/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

What would you do if someone copied your pet business? That’s what happened to Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs, not once but TWICE.The first time was a department store who copied knitting kits she’d made for dog jumpers.The second was someone who ripped off her entire product, buying her designs, and using the exact pattern.In this episode Debbie shares what it’s like to find out you’ve been copied, and how to take action to protect yourself.She talks about the emotional impact and what she’s doing to take on the copycats, campaigning to the Government to support businesses.Key topics and timings in this episode:1.24 - Introduction to Debbie and her pet business.2.30 - Debbie's first experience of copying.7.06 - How she took action and had the copying by a HUGE department store stopped.12.02 - What happened when her designs for coats were spotted on Etsy.13.09 - Taking action and getting abuse from the person who copied her.17.04 - The legalities around copying.21.55 - How the copying has affected Debbie emotionally.26.10 - Why the copycats will never win.27.39 - Her thoughts on why people copy and how it's been made acceptable.34.06 - Debbie's advice for any pet businesses who want to protect their work.42.24 - How Debbie is calling for the Government to do more.43.32 - What's next for Debbie and where to find out more.Links mentioned in this episode: Find out more about Debbie’s work: <a href="https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/</a>Follow her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/</a>Join the Redhounders Facebook Community:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801</a>Learn more about copying and protecting your business on the Anti Copying in Design Website: <a href="https://www.acid.uk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acid.uk.com/</a>Debbie also recommends the Make it British community: <a href="https://makeitbritish.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://makeitbritish.co.uk/</a>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a>

How to protect your pet business from copycats with Debbie Humphreys

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the bestDebbie Humphreys stumbled across her business idea when she took ownership of a whippet called Bruno and had trouble finding things to keep him warm.With a background in dressmaking and a successful wedding dress business, Debbie started to turn her hand to making clothes for her whippet. When other dog owners started to ask where she got them, Debbie realised that she was on to something.Fast forward nine years and Debbie has a thriving business selling a very British collection of knitwear and coats for whippets (with the occasional Daschund coat).The secret to her success? She's stuck to a very specific product area for one type of customer - and nearly everything is made within 20 miles of where she is based in the Kent countryside.Redhound for DogsRedhound for Dogs on InstagramStay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the bestDebbie Humphreys stumbled across her business idea when she took ownership of a whippet called Bruno and had trouble finding things to keep him warm.With a background in dressmaking and a successful wedding dress business, Debbie started to turn her hand to making clothes for her whippet. When other dog owners started to ask where she got them, Debbie realised that she was on to something.Fast forward nine years and Debbie has a thriving business selling a very British collection of knitwear and coats for whippets (with the occasional Daschund coat).The secret to her success? She's stuck to a very specific product area for one type of customer - and nearly everything is made within 20 miles of where she is based in the Kent countryside.<a href="https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redhound for Dogs</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redhound for Dogs on Instagram</a>Stay in Touch<a href="https://makeitbritish.co.uk/british-brand-accelerator/?utm_campaign=British_Brand_Blueprint&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast_shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">British Brand Accelerator</a> - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brand<a href="https://makeitbritish.co.uk/?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast_shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make it British website</a><a href="https://makeitbritish.co.uk/membership-plans/?utm_campaign=Become-a-Member&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast_shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Make it British</a> - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers<a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeitbritish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make it British on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtUJRPB7xtLsPlBQAXs0Sg/?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make it British on YouTube</a> - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.

037 – Debbie Humphreys, Redhound for Dogs – Finding a Winning Business Formula