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*The 17-MAR-2007 show had technical difficulties. We lost the intro & fade out.
11-14-2009 - No show; fundraising week at WLIU
3-6-2010 — 4/ 17/2010 - No shows as WLIU relocates
4/24/2010 - No show, fundraising week
5/1/2010 - Show aired live; radio station could not record for podcast.
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Short Descriptions of Dog Talk® Shows
Dog Talk® (8-28-2010) Author Judith Viorst talks about her lovely children's book The Tenth Good Thing About Barney which can help kids cope with the death of their pet; the irrepressible" Dr. V." of the great blog Pawcurious talks about when it's a good idea to use foods with novel proteins (K9Cuisine.com carries them all); and Paul & Sandra Fierlinger - the brilliant celebrated animators - discuss their new adult animated adaptation of J.R. Ackerley's classic book, My Dog Tulip.
Please be sure to read my newest addition to the Canine Nutrition University, "Dogs Are Carnivores, Not Corn-invores." I'm proud of the whole series and 7 of the courses are now up there for your reading and educational pleasure.
TODAY was the LAST LIVE BROADCAST of Dog Talk®, at least for awhile. The show will be taped and podcast as usual every Saturday. Make sure I have your email address to send you that bulletin - write to me at radiopetlady@gmail.com with your email address to put you on the list. And if you have questions for me, you can always call into Cat Chat® live every Wednesday night from 8-9 PM EST even if you do not have SiriusXM satellite radio. Toll free 866-6575-6675
Dog Talk® (8-21-2010) Tracie recently helped transport Lola, a Pug going to a new home, and she wanted to meet some of the wonderful volunteers who are part of PASS THE PUG, the nearly weekly transport caravan in which pugs are passed hand to hand in parking lots, eventually winding up at the Green Mountain Pug Rescue in White River, Vermont. Also, please come "take the courses" in the Canine Nutrition University and read Tracie's postings on the subject, like "The Straight Poop About Poop" and "Dogs are Carnivores, Not Corn-invores!"
Dog Talk® (8-14-2010) Renowned trainer Sue Sternberg talks about how she invented Assess-a-Pet, a technique used in shelters across the country to assess dogs for serious aggression issues; and Edie Jarolim reads from her hilarious and really informative book AM I BORING MY DOG?
ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS OF "DOG TALK" LIVE -- then it will go on hiatus and become a pod cast radio show. Please write me at RadioPetLady@gmail.com and give me your email address to put on the weekly outgoing announcement of each new show.
Dog Talk® (8-7-2010) Sharon Sakson with her book PAWS & EFFECT The Healing Power of Dogs leads right into Animal Communicator Ann Marie Sawicki who returns to answer a slew of wonderful questions. 0385528566
Dog Talk® (7-31-2010) The Death of a Pet -- how it affects children is discussed by Susan Cohen, the Pet Loss Grief Counselor at the Animal Medical Center in NYC; Tracie is then joined by nine-year-old old Emma, who talks about how she has coped with her Golden Retriever dying suddenly while she was playing with her; and Dr Julie Reck (Facing Farewell), who has a mobile veterinary service devoted to compassionate euthanasia called Home Farewell discusses managing the decision to put a pet to sleep.
Dog Talk® (7-24-2010) Anxiety Wrap designer Susan Sharpe talks about Dr. Nicholas Dodman studying the Anxiety Wrap at Tufts University Veterinary school; the "Green Guru" of Dog Talk, Linda Daly (http://prettyingreen.latimesmagazine.com/) tells how to share your garden vegetables and fruits with your dogs; Dr. Jan Bellows, the Official Veterinary Dentist of the show talks about the need for regular cleaning and digital x-rays; singer Lucas Hoge talks about his part in transporting rescued dogs on the new Animal Planet show Last Chance Highway.
Dog Talk® (7-17-2010) Meet Dr Francisco Di Polo, a wonderful "integrative" vet who combines traditional and alternative medicine in his downtown Manhattan Worth Street clinic — where there is also daycare, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy swimming; author Dagny McKinley's gorgeous book about dog sledding in the Rockies, WILD HEART; and Anthony Holloway describes why and how he started a premium quality cat and dog food company called K9Cuisine.
Dog Talk® (7-10-2010) Learn all about the dog team sport of flyball from Lee Heighton, director of the North American Flyball Association (www.Flyball.org) and Allison Denlea, Dog Talk's Official Trainer, continues the discussion begun last week with Pat Miller about electronic collars and discusses responsible use of them from her perspective.
Dog Talk® (7-3-2010) Dog Talk's Official veterinarian Dr. Phil Padrid explains Canine Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) and the genetic link to Labrador Retrievers; Pat Miller, the trainer extraordinaire from The Whole Dog Journal talks about her article "Don't Let the Bed Dogs Bite" and the fundamental problem with electronic collars; and Annie Brody of Camp Unleashed describes the transformative experience that people have with their dogs running free at camp in the Berkshires.
Dog Talk® (6-26-2010) Tracie introduces the newest member of her team of experts — Dr. Donna Spector is now the Veterinary Nutrition Counselor for DOG TALK® and for CAT CHAT® and she is also the Official Second Opinion Vet, for those who want additional advice, options or information about their pet's medical condition. Because of her own association with HALO Purely for Pets, Tracie met Dr. Donna through her excellent blog for HALO and found they shared the same nutritional philosophies for dogs and cats. Today's show focuses on CANINE DIABETES — the cause, treatment and nutritional needs. Later in the show, Tracie talks to Susan Cohen from the Animal Medical Center in NYC, her favorite Pet Loss Grief Counselor, on the topic of "sudden death" and how grieving changes when you lose a pet without warning.
Dog Talk® (6-19-2010) Hallmark's TV show about a re-homed Border Collie called OH LUCKY DOG premieres June 26th and Tracie talks to Joyce Geier, long-time border collie trainer, world-class sheepdog trial competitor (represented the US twice at the World Sheepdog Trial championships) about the breed and competition; and a long chat with Dog Talk's® own Official Vet Dr Phil Padrid about respiratory allergies, avoiding heat stroke (the signs of an overheated dog and important life-saving techniques for managing it) and the wonders of Adequan injections for arthritis.
Dog Talk® (6-12-2010) The man behind DogFoodAdvisor.com shares dog food geek status with Tracie and compares notes on the commercial dog food industry; Dog Talk's® nutrition advisor Sabine tells the How & When about feeding eggs, and how to use egg shells as a calcium source; Does your dog hate thunderstorms as much as Scooby Doo Hotchner? Throw on an Anxiety Wrap with new Spirit Essence Storm Soother and life is a dream again; Finally you can call in to Dog Talk® again -- 800-394-8830 is working & Tracie will be waiting for your calls
Technical difficulties! Sorry but the first couple of minutes of today's show got cut off — so don't think there's anything wrong with your computer! You didn't miss much - just Tracie recommending the swell dogs & cats of the week at Bideawee for you to visit and possibly adopt - including Webster, the purebred Sharpei.
Dog Talk® (6-5-2010) Dog Talk's® GREEN GURU Linda Daly of Los Angeles Magazine's online column Pretty in Green checks in to give us tips about how to reduce your pet's carbon pawprint; learn about the high-tech USB stick that can hold all your pet's medical, nutritional and behavioral information from the developer of TravelStix; and Sophie B. Hawkins (who wrote "Mmmm...My Best Friend" - the theme song for Dog Talk® - calls to ask everyone to download her new single from SophieBHawkins.com called "The Land, the Sea & the Sky" because all proceeds go to http://waterkeeper.org that is cleaning up the Gulf oil spill; and Tracie takes on Jane Brody from the New York Times about her recent piece called "The Truth About Cat and Dog Food" which Tracie will show you is woefully filled with untruths.
Plus don't miss the chance to give your dog the taste treat of her life with a free sample of two meals of the food developed according to Tracie's nutrition theories at Proportions.com.
P.S.. On today's show I forgot to mention the Bideawee Pets of the Week -- Tammy Wynette, a Golden Retriever Mix, and Juliet, the angelic kitty. Please go to the Westhampton shelter and meet them or any of the other wonderful adoptable pets there now.
Dog Talk (5-29-2010) Hear all about a conference for pet bloggers from Caroline of RomeoTheCat.com, who has invited Tracie to be a speaker in Denver; Tracie cautions "Move over Victoria Stillwell - the Real Dog Trainer of New Jersey, Karen Fazio, is here" -- to talk about her work with aggressive dogs; and then lots of wisdom from Dr Elizabeth Hodgkins, the Official vet of Tracie's SiriusXM show CAT CHAT®.
Dog Talk (5-22-2010) Ever wonder how they breed or train dogs to be good at bomb detection? Want to know whether your own way-too-much-energy, hard-to-handle dog would make a good K-9 partner for an officer working in bomb or narcotics detection? Learn all this and much more from Lt. John Kerwick, the President of the United States Police Canine Association, who oversees all the working dogs in New York - and from one of Dog Talk's Official Trainers, Shawn Stewart, who breeds and trains dogs for the police and works with the USPCA.
Dog Talk (5-15-2010) Tracie talks to Kim Wolf from the big adoption event outdoor celebration happening next Saturday MAY 22nd in Philadelphia to make it a No-Kill City, where Tracie is going with Proportions to give 5 talks during the day about dog nutrition from the big stage (and meet folks at the Proportions booth and give out free samples, with raffles for 5 copies of THE DOG BIBLE); Dr. Wally Sife from the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB.org) about support for people grieving the loss of a pet); Nancy Kerns, editor of The Whole Dog Journal, on the sort of nutrition issues covered by an advertising-free educational journal that can save dogs' lives; and Jill Abramson, author of the great series "The Puppy Diaries" in the New York Times (of which she is also the Managing Editor!)
Dog Talk (5-8-2010) A great show jam-packed with some of Tracie's wonderful partners -- Lucy Postins, founder of THE HONEST KITCHEN, explains her educational project to reach out to holistic-minded veterinary students by sending them books (THE DOG BIBLE, THE CAT BIBLE and several other prominent books) about pet nutrition that offer alternative views about animal nutrition to what they are hearing in vet school -- and introduces WISHES, the Honest Kitchen's new yummy dried fish treats; TravelStix inventor Linda Kagan describes the data device with all your pet's information on it; Paul Raybould from the MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION talks about Petco's pledge to raise 1 million dollars for cancer research in conjunction with Blue Buffalo foods; and Susan Sharpe, developer of the ANXIETY WRAP, hears about how The Wrap saved Tracie's Weimaraner Scooby Doo from thunderstorm terrors last night!
Dog Talk: (3-14-2010) Tracie speaks at Purr N Pooch, Tinton Falls, NJ. Topic: You're Feeding Your Pet WHAT?! Recorded in front of an audience.
Dog Talk Show #166 (2-27-2010) Dog Talk's own Official Trainer Allison Denlea talks about managing separation anxiety and helps callers with dog-to-owner and dog-to-dogs aggression; the developer of the Anxiety Wrap, trainer Susan Sharpe, explains how the Wrap works for anxiety and also aggression; Lydia Best of Everything & the Dog in Leesburg, VA brags about young Labrador WIllow Bee's recent Canine Good Citizen award and joining the Dog Scouts — yup, just like the Girl Scouts these dogs earn badges in swimming, therapy visits and camping! Please note there will be no broadcast of Dog Talk® next week as the station begins relocating to a new home.
Be sure to catch Tracie's new radio show DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT® TONIGHT on WOR710, 10 PM EST!
Dog Talk Show #165 (2-20-2010) Military and Police Dog Trainer Shawn Stewart (DogsAreEasy.com) discusses what they look for in a possible service dog; endocrinologist Dr. David Bruyette of VCA Hospital in West Los Angeles discusses canine diabetes and hyperthyroidism in cats. And Tracie's dream diet for dogs has finally arrived! Please check out the free trial samples ($5 shipping) of the 3-course meals for dogs based on Tracie's belief (and that of many canine nutrition experts) that kibble alone is NOT a good or complete diet for dogs - go to www.Proportions.com and give your dogs the treat of tasting a truly balanced and totally tasty alternative way to keep your dog healthy and happy (especially the finicky ones!)
Dog Talk Show #164 (8-22-2009 / Rebroadcast) No live shows today because Vectra invited Tracie to the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas over Valentine's weekend to learn even more about parasiticides & insecticides and the need to protect our pets. Instead of a live show, DOG TALK® will be a replay of Tracie's live appearance last summer at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York, giving her talk "YOU'RE FEEDING YOUR PET WHAT?!" in front of a live audience — which was underwritten by the supplement folks at Platinum Performance. Happy memories for everybody who took home bags stuffed with samples and goodies from Nordic Naturals omega-3 fish oil for pets and Halo Purely for Pets dog and cat food and shampoo. And all those DOG BIBLES & CAT BIBLES donated by Bookhampton, with all the revenue going to raise money for the new NPR station Peconic Public Broadcasting on 88.3.
On DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT® tonight, Tracie will not be live on WOR 710 AM tonight in New York City for DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT® but has a couple of swell guests. Jim Brown of the Precious Cat litter company explains the differences between Cat Attract and their many other specialized litters, and one of the Official trainers of the show, Shawn Stewart of DogsAreEasy.com talk about aggressive dogs and how to safely evaluate and handle them. And Tracie opens the curtain a little wider on the mind-blowing new food plan called Proportions (which is based on her theory that dogs need a 3-course meal) and urges everyone to sign up at Proportions com to be the first to get a free trial of the Proportions meals.
Dog Talk Show #163 (2-6-2010) Jill Ciment, author of HEROIC MEASURES talks about her novel with a Dachshund at the center of it; documentary director Geralyn Pezanoski talks about MINE, about reuniting people and their pets post-Katrina. And animal communicator ANN MARIE is back talking to the animals.
Dog Talk Show #162 (1-30-2010) Last week I learned about Barbie — the mother dog in Idaho left out in the snow with broken legs and pelvis. Now hear the "other side of the story" from the Idaho prosecutor who didn't think Barbie was a cruelty case. Then Meet the Breeder of Maltese from a show breeder and groomer. Does your child have a peanut allergy? How about a trained Peanut Detection Dog to keep her safe?! Texas trainer Karen Deeds explains how she does it. And tonight on DOG TALK & CAT CHAT, meet the director of the extraordinary documentary MINE, about trying to reunite the people of New Orleans with their pets after Katrina, which airs on PBS Independent Lens series February 16.
Dog Talk Show #161 (1-23-2010) Author GARTH STEIN on his bestselling THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN; a shocking dog cruelty case in Idaho with rescuer Andi Elliott, Lisa Kaufman of the Humane Society of the United States in Idaho and Dr. Jeff Rosenthal, the director of the Idaho Humane Society and orthopedic surgeon at the non-profit hospital attached to the shelter. How could Barnie and her puppies be left outside in sub-freezing temperatures when she had broken legs and pelvis - while local law enforcement refused to do anything but charge the would-be rescuers with trespassing?
Dog Talk Show #160 (1-16-2010) Breeder and trainer of police dogs Shawn Stewart of www.DogsAreEasy.com, discusses evaluating and managing different kinds of aggressive dogs; Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins shares news of a much better new insulin for diabetic kitties, holistic vet Dr. Michelle Gaspar discusses treatment of paw pad problems in cats and Tracie uses her dog Teddy's pancreatitis attack to alert others to the symptoms and remind them to get Pets Best insurance ASAP (with her listener discount), before a costly emergency strikes them.
Dog Talk Show #159 (1-9-2010) Author Elise Lufkin's heart-warming book TO THE RESCUE: Found Dogs with a Mission; Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on the new PZI human insulin product for cats; Dog Talk's® Official Trainer Allison Denlea on the under-use of crate training for housebreaking puppies and the overuse of crates to manage adult dogs; and the shock and heartbreak of having your pet die of a sudden heart attack.
Dog Talk Show #158 (1-2-2010) Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on the EPA discovery of mislabelled cattle insecticide being sold for dogs. The EPA just collected a $56,632 civil penalty from the Hunte company (that is the "middle man" for pet stores with volume puppy producers and the major puppy mill distributor for the Midwest) for re-labeling a cattle and swine insecticide and re packaging it for (illegal and dangerous) use on dogs. Dr. Elizabeth will discuss how to protect your pet from fraudulent products while continuing to protect them from fleas and ticks.
Dog Talk Show #157 (12-26-2009) DOG TALK®'s own Official Vet Dr. Phil Padrid joins Tracie to discuss canine influenza and also the recent first-time-ever transmission of H1N1 swine flu from a person to his dog; Gil Lutz tells other blind dog owners about THE DOG BIBLE now being available in a 38 hour audio version just for them; Russell Simmons of Def Jam fame discusses the impact of Michael Vick's outreach into the Black community against dog fighting. Be sure to catch Tracie's new radio show DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT® TONIGHT on WOR710, 10 PM EST!
Dog Talk Show #156 (12-19-2009) Berni Unti from the Humane Society of the United States talks about the benefits & downside of the HSUS participating in Michael Vick's educational efforts to educate young "at risk" men against participating in dog fighting. And Uber-pet sitter Lydia Best, from "Everything & the Dog" in Leesburg, Vrginia, flew all the way to Utah to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Talk about the prototypical "busman's holiday!" Hear what a great experience it was and all about meeting the rehabilitated Michael Vick fighting dogs.
Dog Talk Show #155 (12-12-2009) Dr Ann Hohenhaus, oncologist from the Animal Medical Center in NYC, discusses oral cancer in cats: how common is it? what are the signs and and symptoms? What are the treatments? What is the prognosis long-term? And Tracie reminds her West Coast friends to please come hear her speak at two PETCO locations — Tuesday Dec 15 at the El Cajon store in San Diego at 6 PM and Wednesday Dec 16 at 7 PM in the Citrus Heights store in Sacramento. Fabulous goodies from HALO at both events, to celebrate the natural pet food sections in PETCO locations across the country.
Dog Talk Show #154 (12-05-2009) Tracie teaches you how to read the labels on dry dog food; Rick from PETCO invites Tracie to the West Coast to celebrate their new natural food department; and animal communicator ANN MARIE SAWICKI hits the balls out of the park talking to the animals.
Dog Talk Show #153 (11-28-2009) Stephanie Shain from the Humane Society of the United States discussing PUPPY MILL ACTION WEEK this week; Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins discusses BIASED SCIENCE, the unhealthy marriage of money from profit-making pet food and drug companies underwriting and dictating the outcome of research on commercial pet food.
Dog Talk Show #152 (11-21-2009) Joan Rivers talks about all the dogs who have shared her life - and it's twice the laughs because she'll be on Tracie's new show on WOR tonight, too. Tune in to www.WOR710.com and listen online. Both shows will be available on podcast afterwards. (And if you want the full experience of Joan, come see Joan's live show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre-December 2nd and Dec 16th. For future dates please check her website at joanrivers.com.) And Lucy Postins, founder of The Honest Kitchen food, tells how they have gone to totally sustainable chicken in their recipes. Tracie tells Lucy how putting Scooby Doo on an Honest Kitchen diet helped him lose 29 pounds (yes, you read that right - twenty-nine pounds!) in 6 months.
Dog Talk Show #151 (11-7-2009) Dr Jean Hofve reports the exciting news from California that Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and San Francisco just joined pioneering West Hollywood in banning declawing your cat! And Tracie wants Dog Talk listeners to take advantage of her new website sponsor, Petco and their new natural foods section! She wants to make Petco "where the people go" with the special discount for her listeners - choose from their great natural foods section featuring Tracie's sponsors Halo and Soulistic for cats, made by Weruva just for Petco.
Dog Talk Show #150 (10-31-2009) Dog Talk's Official Dermatologist, Dr. John Gordon, on why some dogs are smelly even after baths, and meet Tracie's new favorite small dog, the Australian terrier!
Dog Talk Show #149 (10-24-2009) Planet Dog Foundation director Kristen Smith tells about all their good deeds, especially the new recreation area they just built for Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown Heights, New York. Dr Elizabeth Hodgkins - who is also a lawyer - discusses internet false claims of problems with pet products. Tracie's new radio show DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT® debuted 10/24 on WOR710, OCT 24 at 10 PM EST!
Dog Talk Show #148 (10-17-2009) Heidi of CAMP BOW WOW talks about removing the ban on Pit Bulls and judging each dog as an individual; Dr Robin Brennen from Bideawee (Tracie's Official Shelter Partner on her new show DOG TALK & CAT CHAT premiering October 24th at 10 PM on WOR 710 in New York City) discusses the two pet memorial parks, pet loss grief groups and the importance of after life of your pet.
Dog Talk Show #147 (10-10-2009) Got a pet you need moved long distance? Hear about PILOTS 'N PAWS - private pilots who donate their time and planes to help rescued animals reach their adoptive homes. EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER gave birth to EXTREME MUTT MAKEOVER - hear how dedicated trainers turned wild horses and not-so-adoptable dogs into much-wanted companions.
Dog Talk Show #146 (10-03-2009) Sabine from DogFoodProject.com discusses the importance of the calcium balance in your dog's food; Lori from Caring Hands Humane Society in Kansas has the Dogs of the Month; and Ann Marie communicates with the animals.
Dog Talk Show #145 (9-26-2009) Did you read the great review of INSIDE OF A DOG in the New York Times Book Review? Hear author Alexandra Horowitz explain the umwelt of a dog; Zak introduces his new Animal Planet show Super Fetch and Russell Simmons' assistant Simone talks about the kitties Donny & Marie (DonnyandMarie@hotmail.com) she rescued, who need a home.
Dog Talk Show #144 (9-19-2009) How does a vet who never meets a patient give such good advice in cyberspace? Dr. Donna Spector answers all the questions that come into the website for HALO Purely for Pets. And a few words from SAVE YOUR ASS, the "long-eared rescue" in New Hampshire, having their first donkey & mule show tomorrow Sept 20th!
Dog Talk Show #143 (9-12-2009) Convicted Dog Fighter Michael Vick is back in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to educate young people about the evils of dog fighting. Want to know how and why this all happened? Tracie spends the entire hour with HSUS President & CEO Wayne Pacelle.
Dog Talk Show #142 (9-5-2009) Meet the new Official Veterinary Surgeon of DOG TALK®, Dr. Phil Zeltzman, talking about repair of cruciate ligament injuries, DOG TALK® Dog of the Month Gracie from California, and our own magical animal communicator, Ann Marie Sawicki.
Dog Talk Show #141 (8-29-2009) Does your kitty or dog have kidney disease? Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins can help with that.
Dog Talk Show #140 (8-22-2009) Tracie took a quick trip to California so today you can listen again to her live show at Bay Street Theatre on "You're Feeding Your Pet WHAT?!"
Dog Talk Show #139 (8-15-2009) Are you grieving for a pet who has passed away? Have an older pet and are worried about how you'll handle your sorrow? Tracie talks to SUSAN COHEN, the Pet Loss Grief Counselor of the Animal Medical Center in NYC.
Dog Talk Show #138 (8-08-2009) All About Outlawing Ear Cropping & Tail Docking in Dogs and Declawing Cats with Dr. Barbara Hodges of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, plus Dr. Dawn Stelling of Old Towne Animal Hospital in Southampton, the first on the Est End to carry Vectra 3D against Ticks & Fleas!
Dog Talk Show #137 (8-01-2009) Live with an audience at the Bay Street Theatre (Sag Harbor, New York) Tracie tells the truth about dog & cat food.
Dog Talk Show #136 (7-25-2009) Dr Phil Padrid & Dr Alice Villalobos on promoting longevity in your pets - diagnosing and preventing illness.
Dog Talk Show #135 (7-18-2009) Author Kathryn Miles Talks about Adventures With Ari & Annie Brody of Camp Unleashed tells how you can have that same naturalist experience with your own dog.
Dog Talk Show #134 (7-11-2009) Author Michael Schaffer on his book ONE NATION UNDER DOG: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food.
Dog Talk Show #133 (7-4-2009) Happy Fourth of July! Flower essences explained by Denise Flaim, author of THE HOLISTIC DOG BOOK; Animal Communicator Ann Marie does her magic.
Dog Talk Show #132 (6-27-2009) Notes from Tracie's Dog & Pony Show, speaking at veterinary schools, sponsored by Nordic Naturals.
Dog Talk Show #131 (6-20-2009) Dr. Doug Brum from MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston on how to know whether your dog needs prevention against ticks.
Dog Talk Show #130 (6-13-2009) Revelations about internet puppy scams - don't get burned, learn the truth. Plus, meet the breeders: Puli.
Dog Talk Show #129 (6-06-2009) Dr Nancy Kay's book SPEAKING FOR SPOT; Dog of the Month Marquis, a Whippet in Montana; and Ann Marie Sawicki has a rockin' day communicating to lots of animals.
Dog Talk Show #128 (5-30-2009) ASPCA Poison Control Vet tells how GRAPES & RAISINS can sicken dogs; Meet the Breeder of Salukis; THREE Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for Adoption!
Dog Talk Show #127 (5-23-2009) Dr. Steven Levy, world's leading authority on tick disease and vaccination; Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on keeping pets safe from household poisons and protecting dogs from ticks with Vectra 3D; and the amazing dock-diving corgi fueled by Spirit Essences!
Dog Talk Show #126 (5-16-2009) Who Gets the Pet When you Break Up? Pet Custody Mediator Charles Regal Can Help and and Meet the Breeder of Bull Mastiffs.
Dog Talk Show #125 (5-9-2009) New Book: Best Seat In The House; the Anywhere Pets Go transport service; and Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on absoltely necessary protection against ticks.
Dog Talk Show #124 (5-2-2009) All about adopting a dog from Petfinder.com; shelter manager Kim Saunders who wrote The Adopted Dog Bible; & Ann Marie talks to the Animals.
Dog Talk Show #123 (4-25-2009) Dr. Valarie Tynes talking about the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB); then Tracie has a philosophical discussion with trainer Parvene Farhoody about problems in the science behind some of Cesar Millan's training methods.
Dog Talk Show #122 (4-18-2009) The pioneering vets whose study will change the way we vaccinate our pets: DR. JEAN DODDS and DR. RON SCHULTZ, the heroic minds behind THE RABIES CHALLENGE, a study which is proving that every 5 years - even every 7 years - is how frequently rabies boosters are really needed.
Dog Talk Show #121 (4-11-2009) Renowned author Temple Grandin (ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION and new book ANIMALS MAKE US HUMAN); Al Benner from Purrfect Fence on how to give cats a safe outdoor space.
Dog Talk Show #120 (4-04-2009) DR. KATHLEEN AYL, pet loss grief counselor in Los Angeles, discusses finding closure after losing a pet, even years ago. And it's Ann Marie day - animal communicator extraordinaire, gets callers in touch with their animals of every kind.
Dog Talk Show #119 (3-28-2009) Tracie was stood up by her scheduled guest but got loads of interesting calls about feeding dogs and cats, along with some more advice about not routinely vaccinating.
Dog Talk Show #118 (3-21-2009) Tennessee State Senator Doug Jackson and Representative Janis Sontany on commercial breeder legislation; Stephanie Shain on Humane Society of the United States actions against puppy mills
Dog Talk Show #117 (3-14-2009) A whole hour with Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on cats, pet food and general debunking of commonly accepted myths and lies.
Dog Talk Show #116 (3-7-2009) A conversation with trainer Parvene Farhoody - NPR Fund Raising Day, so only one brief interview this week.
Dog Talk Show #115 (2-28-2009) IS CESAR MILLAN BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE? A round table debate with three veterinary behaviorists - Dr. Sophia Yin, Dr. Lisa-Radosta-Huntley and Dr. David Spiegel - and trainer Martin Deeley. March Dog(s) of the Month are New York City poodles, ROMEO AND TIGER.
Dog Talk Show #114 (2-21-2009) A great show with three people devoted to their breeds: Tom Leigh on teaching Border Collies to herd sheep; Barbara Crisafulli who fosters Giant Schnauzers in the breed rescue; and Meet the Breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Denise Flaim, who is also a gifted writer.
Dog Talk Show #113 (2-14-2009) Author Kevin Kelly and his wonderful book ENTERTAINING YOUR INDOOR CAT with loads of cost-free and fun ways to bond, play with and generally amuse your kitty.
Dog Talk Show #112 (2-7-2009) Dog of the Month Max the Golden Boy, cancer survivor amputee; Gil Lutz on the everyday challenges with his guide dog Evie, a Black Lab Furrari; and Ann Marie makes those magical connections for people with their pets.
Dog Talk Show #111 (1-31-2009) Dog Talk's® own Official dermatologist Dr. John Gordon on hot spots and "6 Degrees to Allergic Disease"
Dog Talk Show #110 (1-24-2009) The truth about omega-3 oils with Dr. Jean Hofve, who also explains The Spirit Essences she formulates.
Dog Talk Show #109 (1-17-2009) Holistic vet Dr. Michele Gaspar on "Do You want to Supersize That Mouse?"; meet a Chow breeder; and Luke of 2 Dogs 2,000 Miles.
Dog Talk Show #108 (1-10-2009) Dog Talk's® Own Official Oncologist, Dr. Alice Villalobos, on increasing longevity for our pets; Meet the German Shepherd!
Dog Talk Show #107 (1-3-2009) Learn how to take gentle control of your dog with the Canny Collar and Animal Communicator Ann Marie has everyone in tears, including herself!
Dog Talk Show #106 (12-27-2008) Treat yourself to a post-holiday delight: Do Dogs Laugh? by Jake Page. A great way to ring in the New Year with scientific insights into your dog that you won't find anywhere else.
Dog Talk Show #105 (12-20-2008) Dr Mike Conzemius on cruciate ligament injuries; plus, meet the Tibetan Terrier.
Dog Talk Show #104 (12-13-2008) Dog Talk's® own Dr. Phil (Padrid) has a philosophical discussion with Tracie about the responsibility of telling you about cutting edge, new, "fringe" ideas in veterinary medicine and other areas that affect your pets.
Dog Talk Show #103 (12-6-2008) A very spiritual show: Kathleen Prasad (Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life)explains how to use Reiki meditation and energy with your pets as she does with shelter and sanctuary animals. Anne Marie Sawicki is back. Our very own Animal Communicator makes some incredible connections for people and their animals. Plus check out Luigi, the rescued Dobermann who is the very first Dog Talk® Dog of the Month!
Dog Talk Show #102 (11-29-2008) Want to cook for your dog or cat but unsure how to do it? The Ultimate Pet Food Guide and author Liz Palika will tell you that and more. Plus, meet Jackson Galaxy the cat behaviorist who owns Spirit Essences. the "magical" homeopathic mood-altering remedies.
Dog Talk Show #101 (11-22-2008) WLIU Fund-Raising Day with Special Bonus author Martha Sherrill's book DOG MAN about saving the Akita in Japan; and Meet Akita breeder Lonny Cohen.
Dog Talk Show #100 (11-15-2008) The 100th show! Wow! Bow-Wow! Thank you for listening these past two years and being part of the DOG TALK® Family. In celebration, Norm Levitz of Wagatha's tells how he followed his dream to Vermont and created my favorite organic, Kosher, human-edible biscuits (with a tin of Wagatha's for every caller on this Centennial Show). Jamie Shaw of The Dog School talks about canine depression and aggression issues.
Dog Talk Show #99 (11-8-2008) Dr. Steve Budsberg on knee surgery; Meet the Black & Tan Coonhound, and International Judge & Golden breeder, Jeff Pepper.
Dog Talk Show #98 (11-1-2008) Martin Deeley, U.K. 2007 Gun Dog Trainer of The Year on proper use of the e-collar; Meet the Field Spaniel (and there are even a few puppies available right now!) and Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins debunks veterinary prescription diets in her new book Not Fit For A Dog.
Dog Talk Show #97 (10-25-2008) Heidi Flammang of Camp Bow-Wow; The young Frost sisters raise money for the Morris Animal Foundation instead of birthday gifts; Meet the Tibetan Spaniel; and trainer Allison Denlea helps Tracie understand how a diet too high in protein may have caused Scooby Doo to become aggressive.
Dog Talk Show #96 (10-18-2008) NEWS BULLETIN! Early spay/neuter may be harming our dogs! Hear Dr. Christine Zink, DVM, PhD, DAVCP on the physical benefits of delaying neutering and trainer Parvene Farhoody on how it can reduce aggression. Plus, meet the Irish Water Spaniel!
Dog Talk Show #95 (10-11-2008) Dr. John Gordon, veterinary dermatologist on skin allergies; Diane Monahan from FRIENDS FOR PETS on selfish relinquishment of dogs when a baby arrives; and Meet the Breeder Mark Hawle and the Otterhound, a rare and delightful clown! Plus, artist Ron Burns reminds us it's Adopt a Shelter Dog month and how to win one of his signed prints.
Dog Talk Show #94 (10-04-2008) Luke from 2 Dogs 2000 Miles, Ted from Dogster.com and two Labradoodle breeders to show how a new breed of dog is born.
Dog Talk Show #93 (09-27-2008) A one hour special interview with Marion Nestle, author of PET FOOD POLITICS: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine, which details the pet food recall that followed the death and illness of thousands of cats and dogs, and put everyone on alert to the inherent danger in our food chain.
Dog Talk Show #92 (09-20-2008) Jessica Higgins from Humane Society International on Puerto Rican Dead Dog Beach; Meet the Belgian Tervuren; and alternative medicine vet Dr. Michele Gaspar.
Dog Talk Show #91 (09-13-2008) Dr Jane Brunt talks about cat specialist vets; trainer Allison Denlea on realistic expectations for puppies.
Dog Talk Show #90 (09-06-2008) Meet the Vizsla! And animal communicator Ann Marie does some mind-reading that gave folks goosebumps.
Dog Talk Show #89 (08-30-2008) Learn about canine massage from Jodi at Fitter Critters in Lee, Massachusetts. Meet the Finnish Spitz. Hear Jeffrey Pepper, a distinguished Golden Retriever breeder and world-renowned AKC judge, tell Tracie why volume commercial dog breeders are necessary.
Dog Talk Show #88 (08-23-2008) Author Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman on his book FROM BAGHDAD TO AMERICA: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava; Luke from Tennessee on his 2 Dogs 2000 Miles walk; meet the breeder of the NEOPOLITAN MASTIFF; and DR. ELIZABETH HODGKINS with the truth about foods sold by your vet.
Dog Talk Show #87 (08-16-2008) The Cat Adoption Team in Oregon; Lucy from The Honest Kitchen with Ice Pups and Manchester Terriers!
Dog Talk Show #86 (08-02-2008) Ann Martin, the Grande Dame of pet food truth-tellers and the 3rd edition of her revolutionary book, FOOD PETS DIE FOR.
Dog Talk Show #85 (07-26-2008) The Well-Adjusted Dog, Dr. Nick Dodman's New Book; Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins on the Dubious Nutrition in Dry Food; and Meet Alaskan Malamutes!
Dog Talk Show #84 (07-19-2008) Lydia Best, Petsitter Extraordinaire; "Hatred on the Internet" - Bernie Unti (HSUS) Discusses "What's up with Viral Rage?" And Meet the Clumber Spaniel!
Dog Talk Show #83 (07-12-2008) Gil Lutz talks about traveling 100,000 miles a year with his guide dog Evie and his new GPS system for the blind. PLUS raffle drawing July 14 for Billy Joel Concert "Last Play at Shea" - Go HERE for tickets.
Dog Talk Show #82 (07-05-2008) Big Dog from the 2 Dogs 2,000 Mile walk talks to Ann Marie the Great Communicator; Meet the Breeders: Collies!
Dog Talk Show #81 (06-28-2008) Car Safety with BarkBuckle Up & Amy Shojai with her book PETiquette, plus Big Dog Luke Robinson on the road with 2 Dogs 2000 Miles.
Dog Talk Show #80 (06-21-2008) Interviews from the Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show.
Dog Talk Show #79 (06-14-2008) AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson from the Greenwich Kennel Club dog show and Luke and Hudson on the road with "2 dogs 2,000 miles" to help cure cancer.
Dog Talk Show #78 (05-31-2008) Ted Kerasote, author of MERLE'S DOOR, talks about his wonderful life with this fine dog.
Dog Talk Show #77 Tracie Hotchner (05-24-2008) Nutrition consultant Sabine explains diets for dogs with cancer and Dr. Phil exposes the influence of big business in the veterinary field.
Dog Talk Show #76 Tracie Hotchner (05-17-2008) Did Eight Belles have to Die? Some truths about horse racing; Arden Moore, author of the Dog Behavior Answer Book.
Dog Talk Show #75 Tracie Hotchner (05-10-2008) Dr. Alice Villalobos on everything you need to know about common cancers.
Dog Talk Show #74 Tracie Hotchner (05-03-2008) K-9 Cops Kill Their Own Canines And Ann Marie Communicates With Your Animals.
Dog Talk Show #73 Tracie Hotchner (04-26-2008) Meet the dog warden who helped close the horrible dog chute at the Putnam County shelter. Plus, Weruva, the cool new dog food Tracie would share with her dogs on a desert island.
Dog Talk Show #72 Tracie Hotchner (04-19-2008) "Behavior Matters" trainer Parvene Farhoody teaches the secret first step in solving problems; NUZZLES treats arrive from The Honest Kitchen.
Dog Talk Show #71 Tracie Hotchner (04-12-2008) Dog & Cat Fur Trim on Your Coats?! Hear it from Pierre Grzybowski, Deputy Manager of the Fur Free Campaign at HSUS.
Dog Talk Show #70 Tracie Hotchner (04-05-2008) Ann Marie Sawicki, Dog Talk's Official Animal Communicator, is back to talk to the animals!
Dog Talk Show #69 Tracie Hotchner (03-29-2008) Dr. Patty Olson of the Morris Animal Foundation and Dr. Doug Herthel of Platinum Performance Supplement. Two wonderful doctors making life better for our pets.
Dog Talk Show #68 Tracie Hotchner (03-22-2008) The new book I'LL WAIT IN THE CAR and the new Integrative Vet of Dog Talk, Dr. Michele Gaspar in Chicago.
Dog Talk Show #67 Tracie Hotchner (03-15-2008) Dr. Melinda Merck Forensic Vet for the ASPCA, and a friendly debate about Cesar Millan.
Dog Talk Show #66 Tracie Hotchner (03-08-2008) Putnam Pet Pals Closed the dreaded "chute"! And Dr. Kathleen Ayl on Grieving for a Pet.
Dog Talk Show #65 Tracie Hotchner (03-01-2008) It's Ann Marie time again - lets talk to the animals!
Dog Talk Show #64 Tracie Hotchner (02-23-2008) Robin Starr (Richmond, VA SPCA) on puppy mills and pet stores; mortgage crisis leaves pets homeless; and Tracie drives FedEx #11 NASCAR in Vegas.
Dog Talk Show #63 Tracie Hotchner (02-16-2008) Pet Sitters - Danielle Vasta tells us why you should have one and how to become one.
Dog Talk Show #62 Tracie Hotchner (02-09-2008) School Kids Build Feral Cat Houses, Dr. Phil and Amazing New Drugs.
Dog Talk Show #61 Tracie Hotchner (02-02-2008) Ann Marie wows us again, telling us what dogs, cats & horses are thinking.
Dog Talk Show #60 Tracie Hotchner (01-26-2008) Allison Denlea on Customizing Training to Your Individual Dog & Diane Monahan from Friends for Pets in California.
Dog Talk Show #59 Tracie Hotchner (01-19-2008) Learn about a breed Tracie had never heard of - Chinooks - and about the Kitty Habitat at Bide-A-Wee.
Dog Talk Show #58 Tracie Hotchner (01-12-2008) More amazing stories from the Transport Angels and Parvene Farhoody on trainers.
Dog Talk Show #57 Tracie Hotchner (01-05-2008) Can you talk to your animals? Sure you can, through Ann Marie Sawicki, Dog Talk's Official Animal Communicator.
Dog Talk Show #56 Tracie Hotchner (12-29-2007) Problems With Our Language & Training Dogs: They Don't Have A Dictionary!
Dog Talk Show #55 Tracie Hotchner (12-22-2007) Tracie's Christmas present to you all is the wonderful story of the Underground Transport Network from the people saving dogs lives every day across the nation.
Dog Talk Show #54 Tracie Hotchner (12-15-2007) Tracie learns from the chaining expert at HSUS and "Dogs Deserve Better" about how to change laws to protect dogs.
