Tag Archives: puppy mills

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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Anyone Has the Right to Buy A Puppy

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Tracie

What I was venting about at the beginning of the October 22 DOG TALK: On the Oct 15th DOG TALK® show my first guest was the Official Trainer of the show, Allison Denlea of Paws 4 Positive Training — a … 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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Puppy Mills Infiltrating PetFinder Correction

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Tracie

I got this gentle correction and suggestion from Bambi, a DOG TALK® listener who had brought to my attention that Petfinder.com has been infiltrated by puppy mill producers claiming the dogs are “for adoption” but at a very high fee … Continue reading →

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DOG TALK Guest Follow-Up Message

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Tracie

I got this nice note from Kori, who came on DOG TALK® to discuss her wonderful new family business of transporting pets from shelters where their days are numbered to those that can give them a chance at a second … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Survivor Issues

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Tracie

I told this very conscientious soon-to-be-dog-mom to call into my show so I could explain about what the issues are in puppy mill “survivors.” Hi Tracie, We’re really looking forward to listening to the podcast and also getting a copy … 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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Listener Rebuttal to AKC Involvment in Puppy Mill Defense

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Tracie

Want to hear a rebuttal to the AKC judge and Golden Retriever breeder Jeff Pepper, who defended the AKC involvement with puppy mills on the last Dog Talk®? Then read this from Bob, who is a great Dog Talk® aficionado … Continue reading →

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