Have you ever wondered why many dogs are afraid of thunderstorms? I explain what your dog hears compared to you, reveal the most important role you play during storms and then offer a few things you can do to help calm a petrified dog. Then, we’ll hear more stories...

Is there such a thing as good chemistry with a dog? Science is proving that both you and your dog’s brain chemistry is changed for the better by certain interactions. Find out which chemicals are involved and when this happens. Does your dog fetch your newspaper for...

Cats have exceptional noses just like dogs do, and smelling and being smelled is an important part of their social life. They also have a smelling superpower function and I’ll tell you how you’ll know your cat has turned it on. Then, continuing my conversation with...

Everyone loves cat and dog stories. In this episode you’ll hear three of them. The first two are about the incredible and unlikely things dogs can do. Then listen to a story about a cat who is anything BUT a picky eater, plus an amusing memory about my cat Willie who...

If you are thinking of getting a puppy or kitten to give as a gift to someone during the holidays, you’ll want to know the most important thing to do, before some really cute creature captivates your attention. Then, how do dogs actually track and locate missing...

  To tell if your dog becomes uncomfortable or frightened when greeting or playing with other dogs, watch for these three body postures – the name of which all begin with the letter “s”.  We begin this episode by introducing you to the 3 S’s. Then, do you ever wish...

  Does your dog guard certain possessions such as its chew toys, or even pieces of Kleenex it gets a hold of? There is a remedy for this - it is learning and practicing a technique called an object exchange. In this episode, I’ll explain each of the steps. Next if you...

You can teach your dog not to food guard around you. It’s best to start this training at puppyhood, however, you can still do the food bowl exercises I’ll explain with adult dogs. How do cats and dogs misunderstand each other which leads to all that infamous fighting?...

Your cat’s whiskers are far more useful than you know. In this episode, discover just how remarkable they are for helping your cat maneuver around the house or hunt, in the dark of night. Next, for veterans who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, canines are...

Does your dog need a job? Perhaps it would be good at pulling your kids in a wagon or you, while on cross-country skis.  Hear dog sled musher, Frank Moe, explain how he turned his household companion dogs into racing sled dogs and then he tells compelling stories of...

Have your wondered why your cat must sit on the exact piece of paper that you’re trying to read on the desk or why it particularly jumps up on your friends that don’t like cats? I’ll explain behaviors that may baffle you, but make total sense to your feline. Then,...

On this 17 year anniversary of 9-11, I’m commemorating the day in two ways: First, Dan Hughes, the owner of Dogs for Defense, a company of detection dogs that sniff out drugs and bombs was a former secret service agent for the United States. He was reporting to work...

You may be inadvertently causing your dog to react aggressively towards other dogs by how you are handling the leash. In this episode find out why this happens and how to easily correct it. Knowing the job a particular dog was bred to do, not only explains some of the...

When you’re out with your dog, don’t you wish at times that both of you could stop in to that cool looking shop you see, or eat at that yummy looking restaurant?  There is an online resource where you can find local places that are dog friendly.  Ali Jarvis, the...

Is your cat a picky eater? We unknowingly do some things with our cat’s food that can contribute to its fussiness. I will list the things to avoid. Then, what to figure out to help your dog maintain its ideal weight. And find out the third trend coming in pet food...

How you hold the leash when your dog meets new people or other dogs can have a big effect on how they feel about them. I’ll explain why and what not to do. Then, have you wondered who makes up the recipes for your pets food and guarantees the meals have all the right...

First, take advantage of your cat's meal time to add mental stimulation to its day by making this fun feeding toy. Next, do you sometimes wish you could take your pets on a vacation with you, but think it's not possible, because pets aren't allowed most places or feel...

When a dog wags its tail, it is common to assume the dog is feeling happy and friendly. There are times, this is not the case at all. Find out how to interpret a dog’s tail then hear about when a wag may mean your dog is afraid, threatened or anxious. Next, we’ll...