Episodes

  • Current state of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, 30th Annual Bark in the Park is approaching, and more

    Current state of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, 30th Annual Bark in the Park is approaching, and more
    Jun 2 2024
    Conversations with Darlene Duggan, interim president at Anti Cruelty, and Susan Cappello, Acting Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC), about an honest appraisal of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, and why so many animals are being relinquished. At CACC, there’s an intense effort just to explain what they really do and that so many adoptable animals are […]
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  • Is your cat allergic to people?

    Is your cat allergic to people?
    May 26 2024
    Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti earned the EveryCat Health Foundation 2024 Steve Dale Communications Award for the Your Vet Wants You to Know podcast. Discussed are all sorts of allergies which dogs and cats suffer – including environmental allergies to food allergies, and what to about them. And even some odd allergies, such as cats allergic to people.
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  • Hobby dog breeders and the American Kennel Club; an update on Purina and the Purple Leash Project; and more

    Hobby dog breeders and the American Kennel Club; an update on Purina and the Purple Leash Project; and more
    May 19 2024
    Robyn Michaels, a member of the Greater Chicago Whippet Club and a dog groomer in Rogers Park who speaks the truth – or at least her truth – regarding hobby dog breeders and the American Kennel Club (AKC). Why in the heck does the AKC seem more intent on protecting the breeders of “doodle dogs” […]
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  • Steve Dale’s take on National Hug Your Dog Day, what teaching dogs incompatible behaviors means, and more

    Steve Dale’s take on National Hug Your Dog Day, what teaching dogs incompatible behaviors means, and more
    May 12 2024
    Linda Michaels, Author of The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook, featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs, explains what those needs are. She discusses how dog training methods DO matter, and what dog trainers to run the other way from. Discussed is that people want to socialize puppies, but what some well-meaning individuals aren’t […]
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  • Former Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust talks about the first Dog Day promotions and her love for goats

    Former Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust talks about the first Dog Day promotions and her love for goats
    May 5 2024
    Former Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust is beloved for so many reasons, and it turns out – no surprise – she’s a huge animal lover. She talks about the first Dog Day promotions (at that time taking dogs to Comiskey Park) and her love of goats, and what goats are like. You’ll also hear […]
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  • Dr. Robin Downing on the bioethics in veterinary medicine and primary principles of ascent dog training

    Dr. Robin Downing on the bioethics in veterinary medicine and primary principles of ascent dog training
    Apr 28 2024
    Dr. Robin Downing is a polymath (that means she knows A LOT) of veterinary medicine, a well-respected, albeit outspoken, expert on many topics. Discussed are a wide range of subjects from bioethics in veterinary medicine to the Fear Free initiative and principles to consent dog training (ascent is actually a better term) to declaw in […]
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  • The most popular dog breeds in the U.S., tips for your pet’s safety from the Pet Poison Helpline, and more

    The most popular dog breeds in the U.S., tips for your pet’s safety from the Pet Poison Helpline, and more
    Apr 21 2024
    Dr. Renee Schmid is Senior Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 pet animal poison control center. A wide range of concerns including rodenticides to insecticides; and what you can do if your pet ingests some. The truth about garlic in cats and dogs. Also discussed is Xylitol or Birch Sugar which can quickly kill, and […]
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  • Canine separation anxiety and how to treat it

    Canine separation anxiety and how to treat it
    Apr 14 2024
    Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel talks about canine separation anxiety – what it IS and what it IS NOT. What can people do to deal with dogs who have separation anxiety? Are dogs really guilty after having an accident indoors or tearing up a pillow because of separation anxiety. Why are psycho-pharmaceuticals may be required or […]
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