Welcome to the Animal Party on Pet Life Radio with your host, Deborah Wolfe, where we talk everything about animals! You get the latest Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts, Topics & Guests!
Deb Wolfe asks, “would you want to fly on a plane 3x in 36 hours?” Poor Maine Coon Kitty, Mittens got forgotten in baggage and had to travel back and forth 3x from New Zealand to Australia. The same week, another cat escaped in the passenger section and wandered the aisles making friends on a flight from Vancouver to Toronto. Deb suggests you take carabiners and zip ties to secure any escape issues that might come up by surprise. Do you have cats and your toothbrush sitting in a cup by the sink? Deb explains why that is a no-no! A simple office clip (shown on the show page) can solve that problem. Deborah teaches you how to get your pets to pose for campy photos with props and costumes and how to teach cats and dogs the ‘find' command which is ideal for older dogs and cats. Deb Wolfe promises to cover more advanced find skills next Animal Party show and get your dogs and cats finding people and teach your dogs to find the car. EPISODE NOTES: Cat on a Plane! Sky-High Adventures and Hilarious Pet Travel Tales
Deb Wolfe shares pet news about the Urgent FDA warning a popular dog arthritis drug is dangerous, heat seeking drones put to good use and a 2.7 lb hero saves many lives. A listener asks for more cat jokes please and Deborah calls on the cat owners who listen to this show to put their cat loving fingers to work and click on https://tinyurl.com/mr2upsne, which is debwolfe.petexpert on YouTube and show the ‘how to' cat training videos some love! There are far more cat pets than dog pets and so many of you have both cats and dogs so why do the ‘how to' dog training videos like ‘how to pick a puppy' get 158k views while stellar cat videos like ‘how to' teach your cat (any cat, every cat) to shake paw get only a handful? Deborah asks ‘is it because you have given up on your cats learning or wanting to please you?' Maybe your cats have given up on you and your one human trick of feeding them. Please subscribe to the channel and click on the cat videos and leave a comment about whatever you would like to see me to teach a cat and I'll make that happen! Ciao meow. EPISODE NOTES: The Great Cat Conspiracy: Why Aren't You Watching?
Dusty Rainbolt describes the cats of Iceland and the history of dogs there. Bird Flu is a big concern for pet owners now that it has caused indoor cat deaths from raw pet food and has jumped species to cows in the US and big cats at an American sanctuary. Deborah & Dusty both agree this is not the time for feeding pets raw foods! Check out the recipe for frozen yogurt doggie snack Deb shares on air; you may want to eat some too! How to use scent to get cats to accept each other or accept new kittens. EPISODE NOTES: Bird Flu, Raw Food Risks & Scent Secrets for Cat Harmony
Deb Wolfe chats with author & cat training expert, Dusty Rainbolt dispelling myths about cats. Can they drink salt water? Can they be vegetarian? Deborah Wolfe asks ‘Are cats conditional in their love and respect like dogs?” and Dusty says even more so! Dusty describes how her cats learned to care about her husband. A reader asks if cats have pack mentality or peer pressure to behave badly like dogs? Did you know that cats purr at a frequency of 50-125 mhz like our ultrasound and bone healing therapies? EPISODE NOTES: Do Cats Love You… or Just Your Tuna?
Trends in breeds & Pet Names and what not to call your pet! Deborah brings you the rankings of which dogs are most popular the past few years to today. What names are too popular for dogs or bad for training cats or dogs. How do you change a pet's name and when should you? Have you noticed how cat names are different from dog names? It is nuts to give your dog nuts! EPISODE NOTES: Top Dogs, Trendy Cats & Names You Should Never Yell at the Dog Park
Are you giving your dog or cat grain free or vegetarian pet food thinking it's the best option? It's not; Deborah explains why feeding your dog a completely grain free diet can kill your dog. How does eating a little canned pumpkin help dogs and cats with digestion. How much they need depends on size as Deb breaks down how many teaspoons your pet needs with each meal. Recipe for yummy peanut butter pumpkin pet treats at the end of the show. Thanks to the Chicago listener for the pet joke of the day. Keep them coming! Stacy Mantle from Pets Weekly, gives us her picks for the best dog bed and best pet cover for human beds, and Dr. Jory Bocknek, DVM sent a healthy tip message too. EPISODE NOTES: Grain-Free Dangers, Pumpkin Power, and the Best Beds for Pets!
Deborah Wolfe answers the question which is smarter this year's dog show national winner or last year's; a pug or a pointer & can you train any orange tabby cat for tv? What makes the pug so likable but expensive and why is a pointer not the best choice for everyone? Plus, how to choose a shelter cat for tricks and performing. Imagine you went out one day and found two meowing newborn kittens huddling by your basement window and it turned out they were not domesticated cats at all, but bobcat kittens!! EPISODE NOTES: Pugs, Pointers & Purrformers: Who Wins Best in Show?
Deborah Wolfe talks about Bears, Racoons, a horse hotel guest and fishermen saving a man & dog from a bear. The show begins with a discussion of a guilty plea in the black market bear parts trade, and an incident where fisherman saved a man & dog from a bear. What do dog owners need to know to keep dogs safe from bears and cats safe from coyotes. Plus did you know there is a very large horse who stays in a fancy hotel? News about stoned raccoons, fentanyl concealed in dog treats and why you get a different kind of loyalty from rescued cats & dogs; and why dogs rescued on vacation trips sometimes need training once home. For the most part adopted rescued pets like Chopper the Rottie cross (who behaved like a security officer at all times ) make for the most grateful and loyal and delightful pets EPISODE NOTES: Wild to Wonderful: Rescued Pets, Bear Escapes & Stoned Raccoons
Deborah Wolfe chats with Deborah Cribbs from www.givethemten.org about the cat situation in different places including Turkey, Tunisia, Europe and America, and how the general attitude toward stray or street cats differs. Do you let your cats have an indoor life only, or an outdoor life only or maybe they get to come and go when they want. Different cultures are at play here and in Tunisia Deborah Cribbs described how kittens were often dropped off at the local fish store to fend for themselves. Wolfe adds cat facts including a description of why people are allergic to cats and describes dog allergy trials for perspective owners of doodles or poodles (the hypoallergenic breeds) and that's when Deborah Cribb made a fantastic suggestion; if you think you have a family member with a pet allergy but it seems to be with only some cats or some pets and you aren't sure….you can foster a pet! Right, your family, and the kids especially, know the pet is there temporarily, but you get a chance to test that pet fully and if no allergies manifest you can adopt. Deb Wolfe suggests for families who want to give a cat or kitten as a Christmas gift wrap a stuffed animal or figurine like the pet your kids are begging for and then add a homemade gift card for one to be selected from a shelter. Go to the shelter after the bustle and unpredictability of the holidays is done and the house is calm and decorations are put away. Once spring hits in North America, Cribbs says its kitten season so if that's what you are looking for that's when you'll have many cutie kittens to pick from. EPISODE NOTES: From Fish Shops to Foster Homes: A Global Look at Cat Culture
Host Deborah Wolfe describes the different paw pad patterns on cat paws. See the paw photo spread at https://www.facebook.com/debwolfepetexpert/ What type of paws does your pet have? If your cat's paws are different than the types shown in the photo please send Deb a pic of your cat and its paws to deb@petliferadio.com . You can also send pet questions, comments and guest suggestions by text, or voice clip (Deb's fave). Deborah salutes the North Vancouver homeowner for his fence bear gate and asks why fish ladders aren't required next to all dams? “If you have a dog trained to play piano, you don't put it on stage with a guitar.' CNN ‘What you see is what you get' (Dr. Stanley Coren) when it comes to mixed breed dogs and cats. Deb outlines primitive dog breeds; the Sheba Inu, malamute, husky & Wolf cross and describes the looks and disposition of Oriental cat types and what to watch for to know if your cat is Oriental. EPISODE NOTES: Paws, Patterns & Personality: What Your Cat's Paw Pads Reveal
Do you know a pet who is recovering from surgery or limps, or winces when touched or has become less interactive or seems to be in pain? Hot laser (which is warm not hot) is a drug free, pain free, trauma free course of treatments that helps pets heal and reduce inflammation and scarring with no side effects. Laurie Mason describes some pet patients and how sometimes dogs and cats with behavior issues improved their attitude and habits when treatments made the pet happier and less pain. Class IV laser can help with chronic pain too including cat declaw surgery ramifications! Deborah explains why cats should never be declawed because it is the amputation of joints and not just a manicure. EPISODE NOTES: Deb Wolfe Delves into The Topic of Class IV Laser Therapy For Pets With Practitioner Laurie Mason
Is your dog or cat in pain, or recovering from surgery or wound? Laser could help! What is a class IV laser? How does it work? What problems does it address? From Chihuahuas to Irish Wolfhounds and cats too Laurie has helped many pets with many different problems; aches, pains, circulation, teeth, hip, knee, and skin issues. This week Deborah Wolfe interviews Laurie Mason from Guardian Therapeutic Laser. Laurie discovered the class IV laser when her active swimming retriever, a 10-year-old duck toller, collapsed and couldn't walk or stand. And now she helps dogs and cats with home visits and laser treatments that make a huge impact on the quality of their lives and their owners. EPISODE NOTES: Shining a Light on Pet Pain: The Power of Class IV Laser Therapy
Deborah Wolfe describes footage of 3 cougars backyard window shopping for a pet meal. Watch the video clip at https://www.facebook.com/debwolfepetexpert/. Dogs can chase off cougars & bears but can also be hunted by them & cats are always on their menu so keep your pets safe. Pandas arrive in the USA and baby twin pandas are born in Germany. Why Climate matters so much to an animal's wellbeing. Strange pet laws in Columbus, Georgia and Barber, North Carolina. A Cat lady brings her leashed cat through dense wild forest trails to a crowded dog-friendly beach on a long weekend…what could go wrong? Deb explains why this cat loving young woman wins the worst pet owner at the beach award, beating out a sneaky food stealing dog & 2 fetch-aholic barkers for the win in the category of most likely to cause a ‘cat'astrophe. EPISODE NOTES: Panda Babies, Strange Pet Laws & a Cat-astrophe at the Beach!
Deborah Wolfe teaches you how to say ‘hello' to your dog & your cat. Plus how to recognize doggie best friends and spouses at the dog park. Zoo news including a very fat penguin baby and two daddy flamingos. A pitbull cross gets returned safely home to the Alaska border from the Phoenix café thanks to microchip i.d. Do you agree with Breed Specific Legislation like the sign posted at Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on facebook? https://www.facebook.com/debwolfepetexpert/ Please tell us what you think of bans and rules aimed at just pit bull type dogs ; When you have questions, or guest suggestions or a good equipment tip (like a cat door that works) please send your texts, emails or voice messages to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: How to Say ‘Hello' in Dog & Cat: Pet Etiquette 101
Deborah Wolfe answers an anonymous email asking, ‘How can I tell the bully cat from the victim cat in my 3-cat family?' Bullies sound, walk and claim time share space differently from victims and Deb Wolfe tells you what to watch for to figure this out. And how can you tell when two dogs who are usually dog friendly signal, they are about to fight? Plus, a mouse stops a plane, and a cat makes a 1000-mile journey solo. Did you know that Cats & dogs sometimes learn the other's language. Deborah describes dogs who speak cat, and a ‘Kali', a schipperke dog who spoke cat more than dog! Please Send your pet questions, problems &, Guest suggestions to deb@petliferadio.com as text, email or voice clip and Deb will talk about it on Air! EPISODE NOTES: Cat Fights & Canine Clashes: Decoding Pet Behavior
The California Wildfires' & the animals in its path; How you can help or be helped. Best Friends Animal Society (lost pet line at 626-715-0262) is searching streets for lost pets and working to reunite them with displaced owners. Pasadena Humane is leading efforts 626-792-7151*970, La Animal Services and Boomers' Buddies Rescue, and working with Cleo's Critter care which has set up an online amazon donation list. If you can please donate! The Shepherdess of Land & Livestock was coordinating convoys of cars rescuing animals and tending to farm animals left behind. ! Most of all, FOSTER HOMES, AND ADOPTION HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR PETS! 888-452-7381 PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE SPACE IN YOUR HOME FOR A WELL-LOVED PET. If you see wildlife in distress, please call 626-344-1129. Looking at the footage of the fires is so devastating yet hopeful and watching Canadian night flyers arrive to tackle the fire with water bombing at night (when its most effective) was a moment of pride for Deborah as a Canadian. Wishing our American neighbors safety at this time. If you or your pets have been exposed to smoke, adding cooked yam to your diet can help. Most dogs love yams - raw or cooked, plain. With a bit of cinnamon and butter cooked yams are a treat for most people so swap out potatoes for yams for a while and get the smoke detoxifying effects. Deb answers a couple of listeners' questions about dumb dogs, animal intelligence, & why dogs spin around before they take a nap. Did you know your cat is likely underwhelmed by you? Deborah gives you practical easy to follow steps to teach your cat (any cat/every cat ) 3 tricks. Are you a fan of the Beatles? Paul McCartney claims the song ‘A Day in the Life' ends with music only your dog can hear! Please let us know if your dog (or cat) reacts to hearing the end of that song! EPISODE NOTES: Animals in the Wildfire Path: How You Can Help
Deborah Wolfe tells you about Ragdoll cats like Taylor Swift's 3rd cat, Benjamin Button. Swift's Eras Tour passed through Houston leaving adopted cats in its wake when a local shelter reduced its adoption fees in honor of Taylor's love of cats. Deb Wolfe explains why dogs need to how to teach a dog to play fetch properly with a video demonstration of her ‘2 ball drop trick' on YouTube at Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert. EPISODE NOTES: Taylor Swift Inspires Cat Adoptions, Deb Wolfe Inspires Dog Tricks!
How far do Cats wander and travel & how big is their home turf? What not to do when you adopt an older puppy or dog? Deborah describes a Golden Doodle adoption that went very wrong involving traffic coyotes and trauma because the people would not follow instructions, and keep the dog, who was new to them, on leash and close till she truly trusted and knew them. It takes a few weeks; not a few hours! Stupid owner award should go to the family with the just weaned pup being passed roughly by wild kids at the crowded music festival along with their young fetch playing dog who was made to play across blankets and picnic spreads while on a FLEXI LEASH, & PRONG COLLAR. Both devices should be banned and never used together. Big thanks to OWL for saving 2 bald eagles locked in a talon battle. If you want to see American Bald Eagles come to Vancouver, BC, Canada in the fall and help us count them! EPISODE NOTES: Cats' Home Range, Dumb Puppy Adopters. Stupid Dog Owners with Bad Equipment, Eagle Battles
Deb Wolfe interviews Deborah Cribbs, Founder & Leader of the Give Them Ten movement for CATS. Cribbs says ‘cats can't do math, but they do multiply' and explains how promoting cat spay/neuter in Cincinnati brought the shelter cats no kill rate from 37%- 96%. How many cats do you think wil result if a mating pair are together for 5 years? Think about it… how many offspring will a Romeo and a Juliet cat make if they keep mating naturally for 5 years and their offspring mate too? See if you can guess how many and listen to the show to see if you guessed right. The cats may not do Math but this organization sure does and the way they've set up donated money from a cat loving person who passed away is brilliant; they have structured their ads and promotions to allow other cat shelters anywhere in the world to tap into their model and use their platform with their mascot ‘Scooter' the neutered cat to help the cats where they live. So if you want to make a difference for stray cats, cats in shelters and nice cats being euthanized you can go to www.givethemten.org and figure out what will work best for you. You don't need money to make a huge difference. Deborah Wolfe adds cat facts like how cats' sense of taste is different from ours and how many lost cats get found compared to the found lost dogs stats. EPISODE NOTES: Cats Can't Do Math, But They Sure Can Multiply!
Did you know Mary Tyler Moore loved poodles? Deb Wolfe describes a well exercised standard poodle who is the life of the party on walks but also the easiest couch potato when inside. Next you get a history summary of the many cat breeds we see today & their 8 common breed ancestors from a few ancient places. What not to do with your dog at the beach! See how to train a cat & how to tell an 8 week old puppy's temperament demonstrated with untrained cutie pie pets on deb wolfe – pet expert on YouTube along with cat & dog training videos. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Origins & Bad Dog Owner Awards Go to Otter Lady & Frisbee Dumb Dumb At The Beach
Deborah Wolfe talks with Dr. Jory Bocknek about choosing the correct pet and some of the problems new owners get surprised by particularly with short faced dogs and cats. Why does it cost 10k to travel with a certain type of dog? What does a seizure look like and “is a dog who is prone to seizures safe alone with other pets?' Asked a listener. Check out deb wolfe -pet expert on YouTube to see cats learning tricks for catnip reward. Dr. Jory talks about pet overpopulation and what you can do. Please Contact www.givethemten.org to find a shelter near you for donations and volunteering. EPISODE NOTES: Choosing the Correct Pet
Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Jory Bocknek your pet questions; You can send questions and problems to deb@petliferadio.com in print or voice clip. Why does my cat vomit, scratch, purr, and is a sneezing cat or reverse sneezing dog a problem? Deborah asks Dr Jory which type of uncooperative pet he fears most in the exam room; dog or cat? How can you make a fearful pet more relaxed. Questions your Vet wishes you would ask and when is it best to neuter/spay cats and dogs and why. See Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert on YouTube for cat & dog training demos or check out deb Wolfe-pet expert to see the 8 rescue pups and their mama. EPISODE NOTES: Cats Cats Cats!
Deborah answers your email questions; ‘Can Dogs Catch Fish?', ‘How can I STOP my cats from waking me for breakfast at 6 am?' How much should you feed your pets and how can you tell when your dog or cat is too fat or too thin? Send your pet questions to deb@petliferadio.com by text, email or voice clip and Deborah will talk about it on the show and help you solve your pet problems. EPISODE NOTES: Blue Eyed Puppy, Dogs Who Fish, Cats Who Wake Owners, & How Much To Feed Pets
Deborah tells you about a news story that at first seemed like a nice dog was attacked by a man with a machete, but then as facts came to light it may be that the dog scared the man with barking. Either way, the incident was brutal and almost cost the dog his life and could have been avoided by common sense. Deborah helps you to understand the dog's perspective and how you can diffuse the situation should you get barked at by a loose dog on a trail. How voice matters when teaching dogs and step by step how to get your dog to come to you at the off-leash dog park. To cone or not to cone? Deborah puts a cone collar on herself (see photo) to understand better and walk a mile in their paws plus tips about choosing the right cone collar. 98 degrees in Florida so the dogs need your help keep their paws from burning and to stay cool and hydrated. Avoid peak Sun hours for dog exercise. EPISODE NOTES: Animal News, Hot Weather Tips, Cone Collars, Come at Dog Park
Deborah Wolfe shares cat trick training tips with a demo of 2 kittens learning to come, climb, follow a hand (or wand) and jump posts on command; all by seizing a playful moment and adding command words and praise with touch. Click on my YouTube to see this in action. Plus More tricks and training at Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube . Deb talks about the benefits of cat neuter & spay and discusses bully dog breed bans after a recent incident with the owner still on the loose. Please send your text, type or voice clip pet questions, problems or guest suggestions to deb@petliferadio.com If you live in Vancouver or nearby please Check out the post at Deb Wolfe-Pet expert on Facebook to see the face of the woman police are looking for in connection with this deadly dog attack on another dog. Do you touch your cat correctly? Does your cat or dog not let you touch certain body parts or regions such as the cat's belly or groin; perhaps a dog with ear infection history doesn't like ears touched or a cat with matting won't let those areas be brushed? Deb gives advice that will make your pets trust you to touch them everywhere and teach you to read their body language for what they like most. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Tricks, & How to Touch & Groom Difficult Pets !
Deborah Wolfe talks about Taylor Swift's 3 cats, what old pets need & trick training tips for dogs and cats! See Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube for cat and dog training demos and how to test puppy temperament/personality with 2 cute 8 week old rescued pups. Where does your cat come from? The last 3 original cats; Siamese, Abyssinian, Chinchilla. ‘Karma is a cat purring on my lap because it loves me!!!' Taylor Swift. A little Taylor talk about Meredith Grey the Scottish Fold you might spot in Deadpool 2. Deb says the fastest learners are Standard Poodles and trick cats. Check out Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on Facebook to see a fantastic Poodle photo shoot. Please send your text, type or voice clip pet questions, problems or guest suggestions to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: Taylor Swift Loves Her Cats!
Deborah talks about how community cats can alleviate rat problems, pet raccoons wreaking havoc in Tokyo, and Orca whales attacking boats! Also, can cats have jobs? Tune in to find out! EPISODE NOTES: Orcas, Raccoons and Hello Kitty!
Lost cat returns after 8 years; found 165 km away! Only 10 % of lost cats get returned to their owners (compared to 60% of dogs) so please microchip, tattoo and put id tags and collars on your cats. Why do you need a kennel or crate for every pet no matter how well behaved? Are cats smarter than dogs? Can cats learn tricks? See a rescue kitten bottle feed on YouTube and watch Deb Wolfe's cat and dog training videos at DebWolfe-PetExpert on YouTube. If your cat is aloof, he's given up on paying attention to you, and if your cat ( or dog) is destructive It is probably something you taught him! Deborah can help! Please send your voice clip or typed cat and dog questions to deb@petliferadio.com and you'll get your pet answers on a future show. EPISODE NOTES: Lost Cat Returns After 8 Years!
Deb talks about the terrible flooding in Texas; the many pets rescued, and what you can do to make sure your pet survives natural disaster evacuation. First responders and pet rescue. Training tips described with demos of all the basics plus games and tricks at Deb Wolfe – Pet Expert on YouTube. Coyotes biting people in the city! Matt Damon, Nicole Richie & the Great Carol Burnett all have pet stories to tell. EPISODE NOTES: Coyotes, Flood, & Celebrity Pet Gossip
American politician who wanted to be Trump's running mate, Kristi Noem, wrote that she killed her dog and a goat and her explanations are baffling. Is she bragging about killing her pointer puppy because she thinks voters will like this toughness? When a dog won't hunt you train it, give it away or sell it…you don't kill it! This is an example of wrong-headed bad decision making and emotional detachment that is extreme. Why did the goat deserve to be shot? Apparently because it smelled musky. So she shot a puppy for being a puppy and shot a goat for smelling like a goat. Science and the law working together; DNA samples were used to prove the cause of two human deaths was by their neighbors' dogs. Today is rescue a shelter pet day but every day should be since you can find the most wonderful pets in shelters and they come with gratitude. Deborah gives a tip for cat owners that will reduce the amount of dead little animal presents from your cats. Give the birds a break with this cat door tip. Check out Deborah Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube for training tips demonstrated with cute misbehaving dogs. Please send your questions, suggestions, and comments by voice clip or send me a few lines to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: Animal News & Training Tips
Deborah gives out hot weather safety tips, doggie beach etiquette, and training advice on how to diffuse fears and stop a dominant dog from bullying people. Imagine checking two dogs into Camp Good Dog for boarding and getting the call that you'll be collecting 10 dogs because your girl dog delivered 8 puppies and you didn't even know she was pregnant! EPISODE NOTES: Hot Weather, Toy Dogs at The Beach, Pit Bull Road Rage, Doggie Fears & Bullying, & An Unexpected Litter
Deborah gives you some stats about pets in hot cars, and bears in hot cars too! Wildlife and cars must get along better. Summer heat safety plus what to pack and how to teach dogs and cats to like their carrier/crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate someday. Prong collars are not necessary for any dog anytime but especially not sweet well behaved older dogs. Update your equipment as your pets age and needs change. Rescue Freya's litter of 8 black and white puppies born June 25 by surprise just opened their eyes; A beautiful site. 1 pup is spoken for 7 still need foster homes and forever homes. Border Collie/Heeler cross puppies. The 2 healthy well behaved parents will need homes too. EPISODE NOTES: Keep Your Pets Safe from Heat, And Keep Your Cars Safe Too
Deborah Wolfe starts with some world pet news including a town in Italy testing doggie poop DNA and ai involved in reuniting an orca calf with her pod. Karen Nixon joins Deb to talk about how you can train any dog to track, trail or search and find. The dog will enjoy this like a favorite game. She describes beginner exercises you can do at home and tells you how to go further. Every dog may shut down when afraid and lost like the one found after a month missing in the forest by Lynden Washington. Check out the Missing Animal Response Network for more information. EPISODE NOTES: How To Teach Your Dog to Find Pets & People
Have you ever had a dog run off when a gate broke in the wind, or a dog or cat run off spooked from a storm or fireworks? Your mind goes to every bad thing that could happen from coyotes to traffic and you call the pet's name till your throat hurts and you get everyone you can posting online and on telephone poles. Karen Nixon looks at the lost pet posts and offers to help along with other volunteers at the Pet Detectives Team. They come to you with a dog on a leash, like Halo the white Swiss Shepherd, that can sniff your pet's scent off a blanket or pet bed and follow the trail from where it left your home to where its hiding. Karen describes how this works and how cats and dogs hide differently. Deb mentions videos she uploaded onto deb wolfe-pet expert on YouTube which demo how to teach any dog to find the car and find people with a game. EPISODE NOTES: ‘Halo', The Dog Who Finds Lost Pets
Deborah Wolfe talks to Jan Olson from Last Dog Rescue about the Mexican rescue dogs she's worked with over the years and asks about the Iranian dogs and how dogs from the different areas compare. Jan explains how adoptions work from start to finish and describes one happy family and very happy little rescue dog who came out from under the couch and into the bed of his owners after some weeks. Loved at Long Last Dog Rescue needs people travelling home to Vancouver from Mexico, Iran, China, Korea, Northwest territories or California to offer to bring a rescue dog back as checked baggage (no charge to you and other people will deliver and collect the dog from the airports. Foster homes, Adoption families and Donations also needed. EPISODE NOTES: Adopting Dogs from Overseas to Vancouver Homes
Deb Wolfe delivers news about 300 cats rescued up north as her guest talks about dog population numbers exploding in the NWT due to no spay /neuter. China, Korea, Mexico, Iran, California, North West Territories have overflowing dog rescues eager to export sweet dogs to good homes here. The dogs rescued from the streets are good with people and other dogs or they wouldn't get rescued in those places. Jan Olson tells us why we need to rescue dogs from faraway places and how to get in touch or see the dogs available online. EPISODE NOTES: Adopting Dogs from Overseas Rescues Here
Deborah gives a safety reminder about drugs and goodies pets find in parks ahead of easter and the chocolate park plague. Service dogs and legitimate therapy dogs' expenses can be claimed as deductible expenses on your taxes but did you know that a portion of your expenses for a cat who mouses and a dog who protects or even barks can also be claimed? Deborah explains how you can do this for your pets expenses and save some money on taxes. Please send your voice clips, texts or email pet questions to deb@petliferadio.com for answers on air from Deborah Wolfe and her guest experts. Dr Stan Coren Professor of Psychology will be coming back to the show next month so please send Deb your nutty pet questions now. So far we received ‘Is my cat retarded?' and ‘Does my dog have OCD?'. Keep them coming to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: Pet Tax Deductions, Dog & Cat Info
How to pick the right trainer for your dog; the questions to ask. Cat comedy plus an email question about how to stop a cat from paw kneading the owner at bedtime. Deborah explains why black cats & dogs make great pets. Deborah asks her listeners (97k plus per show) what type of car/ SUV is best for taking 4-8 dogs to dog parks, beaches and wild forest adventures. A vehicle that is good on gas, cleans up easily, isn't too low to the ground for snow and rough roads and most importantly it must be easy for all dogs to enter and exit. Please send Deb your suggestions. Be alert and protect your pets from wolves and coyotes especially in Powell River, B.C. where wolves have mated with dogs to produce a wolf pack that is not afraid of coming close to houses to kill pets. EPISODE NOTES: Cats, Dogs, Wolves & Cars
Souha Ezzedeen, explains the 4th pillar of her dog training method, ‘The Way of Life' which deals with space and boundaries and limits on a new dog no matter what the age. Deb asks Souha if there are any breeds she does not enjoy training and that sparked a breed conversation, about the border collies, pit bulls and pugs. Does breed matter? Will the Xl Bullie ban in England bring good results? Can a pug learn and remember? There certainly are many bored medicated couch-potato working dogs, but is your dog an over worked over stimulated border collie or Aus. Shep? Like a kid with too many lessons after school? EPISODE NOTES: Dog-Human Training Dynamics & Does Breed Matter?
Souha Ezzedene, author of ‘the Way of Life Method' dog training book explains the first 3 of the 4 pillars of her Way of Life Dog training method which enables owners to overhaul their relationship with their dog and start fresh with a new foundation; First, the socialization of the dog in the new home, and second the attitude of the handler setting up routines, and third harnessing the drive for food and play rewards productively. Souha explains how this overhaul from foundation up transforms the dog into a want to please, happy satisfied family member who is “SOUND, STRONG, & SPIRITED”. EPISODE NOTES: Training by Creating an Ideal Human-Dog Relationship
If your cat makes mistakes with litterbox habits this show is for you! Cat senility, feline body language and habit breaking are highlights of this terrific cat show. Cat rescue training suggestions, plus audience emails get answered. How can you tell when a cat is about to change moods or pounce? Listen to the show and avoid future attacks. Send your pet question voice clips to deb@petliferadio.com to get your personal pet problems solved. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behavior Problems
Why do cats meow? How can you help an old fat cat lose weight? What does your cat think of you? Dusty Rainbolt and Deb take apart the most popular audience questions and give great entertaining, informative answers. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behavior Questions with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of Kittens for Dummies & Others
Mark from Florida describes Charlotte, the 7-year-old cat, who has never used the litterbox! After some discussion, the cause of the problem turns out to be Diva cat Molly who intimidates and bullies. Listen to the show to hear step by step how to diffuse this sisterly rivalry and give the Diva a cardboard penalty box (a hockey style time out) so Charlotte can use the box in peace. Next, Deb Wolfe describes how to litter train and introduce 2 rescue kittens to a young sporty cat and an older formerly grumpy cat. EPISODE NOTES: Multi Cat Peace & Good Litter Habits with Old Cats & New Kittens
Is Ozzy Osbourne an animal lover? He did save a Pomeranian. Are coyotes smarter than dogs? Yes, and No. Deborah describes some key differences between coyotes and dogs. Honorable mention to the Dogs and cats in Gaza & Israel. Deborah responds to a Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert YouTube viewer questioning the morality of having the vet neuter two new rescue kittens “Cheech & Chong” with a math equation. 1 unspayed Mama cat x 1 intact Papa cat + 5 years =11,000 new cats born.. and that's why it's so important to spay and neuter cats! They can make babies at the young age of a few months and get pregnant over and over every couple of months. And further trouble comes from the Intact males, both dogs and cats who go a courting looking for mates and get into fights and car accidents or find predators or trouble. EPISODE NOTES: Wily Coyotes
Deb answers your emails about a litter of kittens learning litterbox manners too slowly, and a dog who ate a carpet and why. Sometimes breed does matter, Deborah explains whether it's Serval cats or Retrievers! Do we trick farm animals with food, or do they negotiate? Does your dog or cat show they have a sense of humor? Please Tell us about it or ask your pet question with a voice clip to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: News, Serval Warning, Kitty Litter Box Training & Different Dog Breeds
Deb responds to two emails from listeners including a man who thinks its ok to feed coyotes. How far does a husky howl travel? Deb teaches you how to fake howl to tempt our dogs to join and sing along. As war breaks out in the Middle East, many animals will be caught up in the chaos, displaced, injured or lost adding to the suffering of those who love them. Deborah invites people in animal rescue in the Middle East to come on the show and tell us what you need. Other animals, mostly dogs, will be working alongside soldiers in many ways. Did you know that rats are trained for after the battles? Listen to the show to learn how rats help us with war clean up. Deborah talks about the dogs of Camp Good Dog; you can see them at https://www.facebook.com/campgooddog/. And if you'd like to see the six puppies sleeping or the many dog and cat training clips and how to demos please check out Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv0UI45qaZQAV2IS5cUuhQ. EPISODE NOTES: Pets During Wartime
Allan in Winnipeg calls about his newly adopted doodle age 4, who saw another dog die in a motor vehicle accident when she was very young and refuses to enter the car to this day. Daisy Doodle is terrific in every other way, and ok once in the car but won't get in herself and Allan asks if the trauma caused the problem and asks Deb's advice to teach Daisy to jump into the car. Deb explains 3 steps that will work to get Daisy to think of the car as fun, and eventually climb in happily. Kudos to Allan for adopting an older dog! When you adopt an older dog, the dog more than pays you back with huge gratitude every day. If you have a pet problem or question; please send your voice clip to deb@petliferadio.com. Right now, Deb is looking for examples and stories about pets who demonstrate a sense of humor. If your dog or cat plays practical jokes or seems to enjoy a good laugh please tell Deb about it! Last week Deb had a run in with a bear chasing her old Mazda (the bear won) and this week while leaving a busy suburb teeming with traffic and people, a baby bear moseys on by and Deb got footage of people getting far too close! EPISODE NOTES: Caller's Traumatized Doodle Refuses to Enter Car
If your power goes out and your home becomes too cold for your pets or too hot would you know? Would your fish survive? Churu a new cat treat made from real protein is Stacy's go-to so Deb tells her how to adjust her treat reward process for two “ won't be touched” cats. Is your dog polite enough for company? Lays out 3 ways you can entertain gracefully with a well behaved dog and explains how to use the best behaved pet as a leader for the others. Deb and Stacy chat about enrichment toys, Christmas Pet Etiquette and blue heelers. GoDog makes a silent squeaky toy both Stacy & Deb love. EPISODE NOTES: Power Outage & Holiday Safety, Pet Etiquette, Cat Taming
The Bully Stick Advent Calendar caught Stacy Mantle's attention this year along with the Canophera Coffee Wood Dog Chew for dogs and catnip treats for dogs and cats plus she talks about her favorite litterbox. You can't go wrong with Enrichment and sports toys from Soda pop and Kong and Kong has new fantastic water toys. Deb Wolfe describes step by step how to begin to charm 2 feral cats at feeding time. Stacy loves the new laser toy featured at www.petsweekly.com which has 5 settings and simulates different shapes or creatures for your cat to chase; be sure chase play ends with a caught real toy or suffer the consequences! Is tug of war a good dog game? Depends on the dog which Deb explains on the show. EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Safety & Smart Pet Shopping, Cat Taming
Deb interviews Kiara age 11, Sharea age 8 & their grandmother (age not your business!) About the two poodle litters, the girls helped midwife and as an extra bonus they tell about their neighbor's motherless cats they bottle fed. The girls describe what children experience helping puppies come into the world and watching them grow and develop. How different was the first Moyenne sired litter from their current litter of Standard Poodles both from the same mama, 45 lb. ‘Pumkin'? What was their favorite part of the experience? Does size matter between siblings and does it make a difference in the puppy raising? How do the parents' sizes affect the pups sizes and why is it best that mama is similar in size or bigger than papa? Deborah adds some facts and information and essential life saving tips like how to make a cheap easy ‘piggy rail' so pups don't get squished. EPISODE NOTES: A Child's Experience Raising Newborn Puppies
Deb Wolfe talks about swimming with seals and hiking through the forest on the trail down to Wreck Beach in Vancouver, B.C. Deb shares facts about the incredible Osprey and the very picky female when it comes to mating gifts. Wildfires are displacing people, animals and pets and this is partly due to replanting the wrong trees and using poisons. Deb wants people to know that after Labor Day weekend there will be places at Camp Good Dog for dogs escaping fires and a few rescue dogs who need to find new homes. Please call 604-515-2267. If you have a pet problem or question or guest or topic suggestion, please send it to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: Wreck Beach, Ospreys, Wildfires
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