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Sep 19, 2006 Pets, Allergies, good for people
Aug 15, 2006 Pets, Ease pets back into school
Aug 15, 2006 Pets, No rude rewards, know and report animal abuse
Jun 20, 2006 Rescued dogs often make the best pets
Jun 20, 2006 Consider circumstances to make match
May 16, 2006 Pets treat diseases and detect them, Animal teeth decay faster than you think
Aug 17, 2004 sex drives in dogs and cats;
Jun15, 2004 A Wolf in Dog Clothing; genetics
Spring 2001
Radio Program

Part 2

 

Part 2
Topics:
Discussion of glucosamine and its use in treating illness in dogs.

Callers:

1. German Shepherd with hip Displaysia leads to discussion of remedies, alternative healing including acupuncture, and massage as well as coping suggestions like warm beds and comfort measures including drying off and massaging dogs after regular exercise. NO binge work-outs.

2. "Chuckie" Cheese, the min. Daschund snaps for treats and steals
Dobie steals hot dog from kid who doesn't notice and keeps eating the bun
"Go Lie Down" to curb stealing. No trick = NO treat stops begging.
Close fist offering stops snapping

3. "Levi", 5 yr. old ESkimo-Sheltie cross might have separation anxiety when kids go back to school. Discussion of steps to teach dog being alone is ok. Discussion of high energy dogs vs the others. Medium sized dogs = Energy ++

4. 14 mo mini poodle, "Spunky" loves his crate but growls at owners near it.
Explanation of devlopment from puppy to adolescent to teenager then adult and how 14 months is right on time. Training tips

Animal fact:Cats outnumber dogs 10:1 Cats can be trained

5. Inherited Springer Spaniel rescued from old age home where it was overfed by 20 lbs on a frame already taxed by hip displaysia.

Dog Challenge: The Hot-Dog and Weiner race. IF you think you're dog is trained let's see him pass this test.

6. "Dusty", a Chesepeake/Golden retriever pup who adopted a chicken. The owner asks two questions; 1. Why did the chicken stay in Dusty's dog house?
2. Why didn't Dusty kill it and eat it? Explanation of the breeding which has transformed wolf hunting traits to retriever traits. Garbage gut a by product of this breeding.

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Animal facts: Discussion of Predators who share turf. Dog and cat example of cats who feed mice to the mafia boss-dog and get his protection and safe passage

7. Lilah calls to say she wants to see the bridge and the pond at camp and the dogs playing. Discussion of dogs at camp and how they learn to play without fighting here.

HELPFUL TIP: Rotate toys to keep them fresh

8. 11 yr. old shepehr Kahlua won't come to woman she used to obey since husband died.
grief in pets, how they deal with it. The dog needs to give comfort.
Training suggestions
Same dog used to tolerate teeth cleaning and touching and won't all of a sudden.

HEALTH TIP: Any time your pet has a drastic change in behaviour or a
sudden physical sensitivity its time to see the Vet. Pain is the most likely cause.

9. Pup nips grandkid
Shitzu-poo "nikki" is barbie sized and five and half months old but she bites!
Training with a muzzle and total supervision to ensure that the dog is lifted correctly and played with gently. Explanation of how to teach dogs and kids to play together including hide and seek, fetch, tricks for treats, jumping hoop, pass the puppy, red rover and ball chase.
Nikki's owner asks "Why does NIkki follow me underfoot all day?"

Animal Fact: Unconditional love from dog to human equals our own unconditional love from human to dog.

10."Chester" a five year old shepherd/husky cross lives upstairs with one son and wife, and the other son and wife live downstairs. Chester harasses and terrorizes the downstairs wife when she enters the backyard from the outer gate. Explanation of dog's motives plus training suggestions including that the terrorized wife take over feeding and walking chores using that gate to start and end the walks.

11. Min. Schnauzer goes bezerk barking and running laps when anyone visits or knocks on door. It started as a game with a child long ago. Training suggestions include a leash , time out zone and a new way for door greeting.
Spring 2001
Radio Program

Part 1

Part 1
Topics:
-Discussion of chickens, goats and dogs.
-Herding instincts - how a city border collie can learn to herd
- Other dog instincts - Water dogs can swim
- Puppy who jumps can end up being the dog who gets left at a shelter. Train your dog.

Callers:
1. 12 yr. old Cocker with fat deposits and recent trembling. Must see Vet
Discussion of Aging in dogs vs. humans, what to expect. How to make the last years good.

2. Buttons the 10 mo old shi Tzu attacks her owner every night at 9:30
Last call for exercise

3. Border Collie Sarah attacks German shepherd Amber.

4. Duane's cocker thinks it owns the park and picks fights

5. Dogs who fake it. Pretend sorry, pretend innocent.

6. Border Collies, Genius not easy for every one to work with

7. The begging chair

8. 8 yr. old Golden Ret. Maggie, aggravates by pulling to other dogs. Heel, the haltie and the strategy.

9. Why dogs pull. How to stop it.

10. Caller asks; "Why does my Golden Retriever roll in the most foul and disgusting things?"
Explanation of hunting and insecurity plus a fun and easy alternative to dog baths.

11 The pee and poop wars. One-upmanship with aim

12. Complaint Barking

13. Pet Fears; Cat and Dog fear the wind. Desensitization suggestions for other fears also.
Oct 12, 1997 Dog; Abused Greyhound; Cat; Vicious Kitten; Attention
Oct 5, 1997 Cat; Marking his Territory; Spraying; neutered; windowless room;
Jul 20, 1997 Doesn't want Cats; Less Allergies; Hairless; Pet Lover;
Feb 23, 1997 Stupid Cat; Stupidity; Head Injury; Dog; Pees in Bed; Cat Knead; Stretch; Dog Left Alone Pooping; Kerry Blue Terrier; House training;
Dec 1, 1996 Kennel Method; House train; Dog Pees Inside; Calm Down Jumping Dog;
Nov 17, 1996 Cat; Alone pees on Carpet; Indoor; Outdoor; Vinegar; Dog Pulls; Face harness; Collar; Small People control Big Dogs;
Oct 20, 1996 Dog; Jealous; Over protective; manipulative; obedience; Cat; Spraying; Trap; ammonia; vinegar
Oct 6, 1996 Dog; Yorkshire Terrier afraid of Husband; Fear; Bull Terrier; Jumping Dog
Sep 15, 1996 Dog sleeps all day, & Up at night; Exercise; Handling Biting, Fear, Aggression;
Sept 8, 1996 Cat; Afraid of Water; Freaks out; Fear; Food gets Stolen; Too Young & Weak; Rotten Rover; Destroys Furniture; shoes
Christmas Article Christmas; Presents; Pet Allergies; Places to Shop; Safety Tips
Christmas Article Christmas; Good Manners; Travel Tips
Article Dog; Boxer; Barks Excessively; Praise for Quietness; Want to be a Dog Owner; SPCA; Questions to Ask
Article Dog; Cranky with other dogs; Second Dog; Cat; Mouse Toy or Pet;
Article Cat thinks Puppy is a Mouse; Supervise Play; Jumping Dog;
Article Cat; Wakeup; Attention; Spayed; Heat; On-leash; Off-leash; Unpredictable; unresponsive to commands;

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