Episodi

  • The best ways to keep your pets safe during the winter months

    The best ways to keep your pets safe during the winter months
    Jan 18 2026
    Most furriers in the U.S. are no longer in business anyway, but Wayne Pacelle President and CEO of Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action explains that all mink farms in the U.S. should be closed down, and aside from ethical animal welfare issues, it has to do with human health. Pacelle was a force behind how […]
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  • An in-depth conversation with Purina’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Kurt Venator

    An in-depth conversation with Purina’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Kurt Venator
    Jan 11 2026
    Dr. Kurt Venator, Chief Veterinary Officer at Purina, notes how veterinarians play a critical role in the lives of pets and pet owners, serving as trusted partners for their pets’ well-being. Dr. Venator announces significant donations to five top veterinary schools to support veterinary education and advancements in pet health. The collaborations supports research and […]
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  • Dr. Patricia McConnell talks about one of her most influential books on dog behavior

    Dr. Patricia McConnell talks about one of her most influential books on dog behavior
    Jan 4 2026
    An encore performance by Dr. Patricia McConnell, ethologist and certified applied animal behaviorist and is the author of two of the most influential books ever on dog behavior, The Other End of the Leash and For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in Your and Your Best Friend. Among topics discussed is the choice for positive reinforcement […]
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  • The Great American Cat and Dog shows are coming to Tinley Park

    The Great American Cat and Dog shows are coming to Tinley Park
    Dec 28 2025
    From The International Cat Association, Steve talks with the President Vicki Jo Harrison about the Great American Cat Show, January 2 to 4 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. She talks about the unique personalities of various pedigreed cat breeds and describes what goes on at a cat show. She also notes that Steve will be speaking at […]
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  • A guide to fixing dog behavior issues, safety tips for the howlidays, and more

    A guide to fixing dog behavior issues, safety tips for the howlidays, and more
    Dec 21 2025
    Dog trainer Jeff Millman is back, and talks about his second book Triggers and Reactions: A Guide to Fixing Dog Behavior Problems: Volume Two: Jumping, Barking and Biting. We don’t cover everything in the book but we do discuss jumping and barking. Also, he explains when clicker training may be helpful, and how to do it. Lab […]
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  • Steve Dale has an in-depth conversation with cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller

    Steve Dale has an in-depth conversation with cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller
    Dec 14 2025
    Rachel Geller, cat behavior & retention specialist is the author of this easy to read yet complete guide to help to solve various cat behavior problems, All Cats All the Time: More of What I Know About Cats. She says that the top of the list are litter box issue, which are discussed in detail. But […]
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  • Steve Dale talks about his latest book: ‘Ask the Dog’

    Steve Dale talks about his latest book: ‘Ask the Dog’
    Dec 7 2025
    Your congenial program host Steve Dale interviews Steve Dale about his latest book, Ask the Dog. This is a book is mostly for kids. The idea is that we need to always ask dogs before petting them. It is true for dogs we do know and love, and most certainly for dogs we don’t know. And yes, dogs “talk;” they tell us all […]
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  • An in-depth conversation on Cynophobia, aka a fear of dogs, and tips to overcome it

    An in-depth conversation on Cynophobia, aka a fear of dogs, and tips to overcome it
    Nov 30 2025
    Cynophobia, a fear of dogs, is more common than it’s ever been. Stefani Cohen, author of Overcoming Your Child’s Fear of Dogs: A Step by Step Guide for Parents explains what this fear is, and why it happens (and it’s not usually from a bad experience). She explains the four ways which a fear of dogs develops […]
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