Meet the Watchdog


Mitch Wilder has spent over 12 years in the pet field as a Researcher, Broadcast Journalist and Pet Owner. Mitch learned about proper Pet care from some of the leading authorities in the pet industry. His core belief system is a gentle, humane approach to pet care and positive reward based training. Wilder's main focus is Canines with a special interest in, Child and Infant Safety, Pet-Proofing, Behavior, Pet Products, Animal Welfare, The Human Animal Bond and controlling the pet population through Spaying & Neutering.


1999-2011
Host and Creator of  “The Pet Report” TV News which has aired on 60 U.S. TV News markets and  “Amazing Pet Discoveries” radio which aired on Talk America, Radio America and the CRN radio networks.

Wilder has achieved recognition as a leading pet expert, through:
·         Pet columns for “Lifestyle and Wellness” and Modern Dog magazines“Tri-Rail Corp” and “Starwoods resorts” nationally
·     Guest radio broadcaster at pet product trade shows including  HH Backer, Chicago and Atlantic City, PIDA, (Pet Industry Distributors Assn) Global Pet Expo in Orlando and the Natural Health Expo in Miami.
·          Appearances on  CNN and Headline News , NBC 4/Milwaukee ,FOX 61/Hartford,  FOX 7/Miami   FOX 28/Columbus  FOX 5 /Washington ,CBS 10/ Tampa , FOX 30/Jacksonville and other ABC and CBS stations throughout America.
·         Special Projects and appearances on CBS/4 Miami
·         Co-hosting and arranging product giveaways for pet telethon on WRGT Fox/45 and NBC/22 in Dayton, Ohio for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton
·         Appearances as a guest expert for Starwood’s Resorts Diplomat Hotel pet friendly initiative in Hollywood, Florida 
·         Hosting and organizing product giveaways for, “ National Homeless Animal Day in The Park”  for the S.P.C.A. in Toronto, Canada
·         Appearances as a pet product expert on CNN, Headline News and 100 news stations with the Bowlingual Bark translator product 
·         Creating and Hosting the popular “Our Amazing Pets” Radio show in Toronto Canada
·    Appearing as a  Pet expert on Doug Stephan’s “Good Day” ( national radio , over 300 markets)
·     Licensing of Wilder's, The Pet Report TV News features to www.videojug.com   
·         Appearances as a guest expert on infant safety for  www.newbaby.com     
·    Creating and voicing educational pet radio features for Radio Disney
·         Co-founding  www.petzooba.com  the world’s first Photo-Personalizable ecard community for pet lovers
     
       May 16 2011-Present 
      Wilder has been a Product Consultant and Director of Strategic partnerships for Intelligent Content Corporation ( DBA as Petplace.com and Petproductadvisor.com)Petpace is an INC 500 and Neilsen top ten ranked pet website. Wilder has also consulted for Pet Healthy Holdings, Onlynatiralpetstore.com, Pet360.com and Entirelypets.com. Wilder has also worked with 1800petmeds.com and Petflow.com for customer acquisition
     
       July 2012
       Consulted to WPP( Western Pulp & Paper) Performed an in depth analysis of their Japanese cleaning product Shu Shu on how to get it into the U.S. marketplace

      


What industry people have to say about Mitch 

Karrie Rossmiller (Former News Director ABC 22/FOX 45 News Dayton) “Mitch’s stories are timely and informative focusing on the latest trends in pet behavior, products and services. Mitch’s enthusiasm for pets extends far beyond the reach of the pet reports.  Last year, he volunteered his time to help us with a pet-a-thon that benefited our local humane society.  He spent countless hours before the event soliciting donations from pet product companies then flew out here to co-host the live event.”

Nicholas Dodman- Veterinary Behaviorist. “Mitch’s concern and passion for animals shines clearly through his every word. He’s one of the best things to happen to domesticated pets.”

Marcia Abreu.-  Pet First Aid Instructor/Veterinary Technician “I always call Mitch for his advice on my Dogs  health issues. Mitch is the only one I trust outside of my direct family to leave my Dog’s with when I go out of town.”

Sharon Robinson –Trainer of the World’s Smartest Dog .“I told Mitch that I would  leave my Sparkle with him if  GD forbid something happened to me. Sparkle loves to do tricks (over 1000 to date) and I know Mitch would  provide her with an amazing life and continue my non-profit work taking Sparkle to Nursing Homes and Hospitals to perform. “


Steve Yavner (Former Assistant news Director CBS/Miami)- “I have known Mitch Wilder for four years. We have worked together on a wide range of pet related stories over that time. He is a creative thinker who does an outstanding job of producing and reporting first rate, network quality stories.”


Diego Saenz
Managing Director at Accenture Digital
Mitch is a truly exceptional individual. He possess a very unique combination of skills, and character traits that make him stand head and shoulders above his peers. He is also laser focused on delivering real business value - revenues and profits.

Mitch has delivered millions of dollars in product sales and improved conversions by over 300%. In addition to delivering exceptional results, Mitch is a man of unusual integrity and drive for results.

If you are fortunate enough to do business with Mitch, he will make you and your company a lot of money.less
April 17, 2014, Diego was Mitch's client



Stan Pelz
Owner/Inventor of the Wash 'n Zip Pet Bed
Mitch has been an integral part of our young, growing company. He is responsible for an opportunity that has led to over $100,000 in sales of our Wash 'n Zip Pet Bed in just 7 short months.

Thanks to his ability to think outside the box and recognize unique possibilities that others might not see, he has the ability to uncover hidden opportunities within the pet product industry. He has been reliable with follow-up, and was diligent about moving though the steps necessary to have created our mutually beneficial business relationship.

I view Mitch as one of a few key resources who have significantly and positively impacted our company.less
April 29, 2014, Stan was Mitch's client



Ryan Roberts
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Pet Healthy Holdings LLC
Mitch is the quintessential map maker for your company. Mitch has done more to help our company in the last 15 or so months than I could have ever give him credit for. Whether sales, direct response, landing page design and overall business strategy and development Mitch does it all. My short time in the pet industry has had such a steep learning curve that I could never have kept up without Mitch’s help. Mitch really does amaze me; the topic does not matter. Regardless of the issue that arises Mitch always has a well thought out analysis of the problem/situation and a fully actionable plan to either fix or at a minimum improve the issue. I can and will recommend Mitch to anyone looking for a solid consultant who knows how to drive and make sales while helping give organizational and strategic direction whether in the Pet Industry or any other industry for that matterless
September 11, 2015, Ryan was a consultant or contractor to Mitch at Mitch Wilder Consulting Services