Category Archives: Dog Breeders

What’s The Story With eBay Selling Dogs In Their Classifieds?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tracie

I received a mass emailing that came from a group called Change.org that expressed a call to action to sign a petition that it was critical for eBay to cease carrying dogs in their classified section. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Social Terrorism at Work: Self-Righteous E-mails About the Show They Never Heard

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Tracie

Self-Righteous e-mails from people who never listened to the Dog Talk® show they are angry about — social terrorism at work In order to follow this sordid little tale, you would do best to have listened to DOG TALK® a … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought in Decision to Breed Her Golden

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Tracie

Food for thought about whether you should consider breeding a pet dog — especially a bred like Golden Retrievers with their health challenges. Research and advice from Gayle Watkins: Susan, I think I found “Higby” on our online golden retriever … Continue reading →

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She Wants to Breed Her Golden

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Tracie

I want to breed Higby, my three year old Golden Retriever male. I am not in the dog business but feel that Higby would make a beautiful litter… and I would like to keep a puppy, possibly. Can you advise … Continue reading →

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Surprise! She’s only 11 years old!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Tracie

I got this question after explaining on the air that puppy mill breeders often advertise on the Internet. Hi, I get the Dog Fancy magazine and in the back they have advertisements for breeders. And a lot of the ads … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Include “Designer Mutts” Like Labradoodles?

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tracie

I got this heartfelt letter from a listener in Canada who only partially understands the point she is making. You will see there are inherent contradictions in her argument and some misdirected snobbism that at one time I also shared. … Continue reading →

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Puppy Picking The Right Way

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Tracie

A wonderful listener took my advice and now has a gorgeous young four-legged gentleman as their new family member. How are you? I just wanted to follow up with a picture of our German Shepherd puppy we got from the … Continue reading →

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Guest Bows Out Because I’m Not On The “Right Side”

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Tracie

November 1′s DOG TALK® was an especially good show. My guests were wonderful, the topics were varied, and it just worked, which is always thrilling with the unpredictability of live radio. I had a renowned trainer, Martin Deeley, who owns … Continue reading →

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Crate Question But Tracie Wants to Know Where That German Sherperd Is Really Coming From?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Tracie

Hi Tracie: I first want to say that I love your show! As a regular and habitual listener of WLIU while driving, I first stumbled on your DOG TALK® shows several years back and loved hearing your opinions as well … Continue reading →

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AKC Breeder Who Think The HSUS Is Against Him

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Tracie

I recently sent a letter to some breeders who write columns for their magazine, the AKC Gazette. I invited them to come on DOG TALK®, to talk about their breed and also to show how dedicated and responsible proper breeders … Continue reading →

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