The year 2020 was like no other, and we found ourselves pressing pause, pivoting, disconnecting, and disengaging. Moving forward in 2021, we are coming up for air and figuring out how we press play on our lives.

The Food for Thought series continues its pursuit of three goals – to restart, revive, and reconnect. This month’s topic is pet care & ownership. Join the conversation on July 22 at 12:30PM ET on @BFPLNY’s Instagram Live, with Isabel Klee, Director of Content at The Dogist, and Andrea Arden, Author, dog training and pet expert, who will discuss the impact our furry friends can have on our lives, give advice to first time pet owners, offer training tips & more.

We want to hear from you!

Submit a question anonymously for Isabel and Andrea to answer during their discussion on the 22nd.

Similar to last year, the Food for Thought series features influential voices from various fields and the public is invited to directly engage in the conversation by submitting a question anonymously in advance of the event.

WATCH the event on @BFPLNY’s Instagram Live, as part of Brookfield Place’s digital programming.

GUEST BIOS 

Isabel Klee, a powerhouse of social media strategy, influencer marketing and brand narrative, is the Director of Content at The Dogist. In addition to running all things social media for The Dogist, she is also a dog mom to Simon (@simonsits) and hosts The Dogist’s beloved podcast, Talking Dogs. Born and raised in New Jersey, she considers herself a New Yorker at heart and currently resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Andrea Arden is the author of Barron’s Dog Training Bible, Dog-Friendly Dog Training, Train Your Dog the Lazy Way, and The Little Book of Dog Tricks.

Andrea has served as pet expert for Animal Planet, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and The Today Show, and has served on the Board of Directors of The Animal Legal Defense Fund and Pets for Patriots.

As the director of Andrea Arden Dog Training, she and her team of experienced and compassionate behavior experts help people develop better relationships with their canine companions using a humane, positive, and scientifically sound approach.