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This week, we learn about the fascinating Kuvasz from Hungary and the quirky Ibizan Hound from the Spanish island in the Mediterranean, with stories from people who love them. Snoopy Goes Shopping for the vitamin-mineral supplement Pet Tabs. Paws for the News about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, help for pets after Japan's earthquake, a […] The post Paws & Effect – The Fascinating Kuvasz and Quirky Ibizan Hound appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This is a mixed breed show — an update on the tiny puppy Fig's fight for survival; a reproduction expert, Dr. Michael Petranto, on common breeding problems; a hard-to-place Pit Bull and Michael Badial, the trainer who saved his life, and Snoopy Goes Shopping for a new, natural dog treat, antlers. In Paws for the […] The post Paws & Effect – Canine Reproduction, a Difficult Dog Finds a Trainer, and What To Do with Elk Antlers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

There are secrets that only Miniature Schnauzer owners know; hear from the president of the American Miniature Schnauzer Club, John Constantine, about what makes the breed #12 in the AKC's most popular dogs in the nation and how to adopt one of your own. Snoopy Goes Shopping for Bullysticks, an amazingly delicious treat that is […] The post Paws & Effect – Secrets of Miniature Schnauzers & the Unusual Dog Treat from South America appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Two fascinating young trainers who are working at the cutting edge of the canine mind — Michael Badial and Amy McCaa of Lead the Way. In Paws For The News — Labs keep football fans safe; Dr. Phil's rare Korean Jindo; parents of a slain solider adopt their son's working dog; and investigating a dog […] The post Paws & Effect – New Ideas in Dog Training – It's Not The Dog, It's The Relationship appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Westminster Dog Show is a big deal in the lives of dog show exhibitors. We'll here about what's coming up from David Frei, Westminster Director of Communications. Then, hear about the differences between three coat types of Dachshunds, from Michael Reed of Saytar Dachshunds. Paws for the News about a hero Boxer who saved his […] The post Paws & Effect – Westminster Dog Show and Understanding Dachshunds appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, two pet owners talk about adopting the special dogs in their lives, and a researcher takes us back to the days when the famous psychologist B.F. Skinner invented positive reinforcement training, and trained a Dalmatian in 20 minutes to prove it would work. Paws for the News about archeological research into Stone Age […] The post Paws & Effect – Special Dogs in Our Lives and How B.F. Skinner Invented Clicker Training appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How a German Shepherd service dog helps her 12 year old partner, a boy who suffers from seizures. Champion Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, the dog who holds the title of Greatest American Boxer. In Paws for the News, President Obama's dog trainer dies; Martha Stewart's French Bulldog gives her a split lip; a mutt […] The post Paws & Effect – Seizure Alert Dog Helps a Boy with Seizures and the Greatest American Boxer appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, the art and science some trainers employ in using electronic training collars, how one woman's small pack of dogs became her therapy dog lifesavers after a debilitating stroke, why some very ill patients smile when they see a potbellied pig, and how to have a beautiful organic lawn and beautiful organic dogs all […] The post Paws & Effect – Training Collars, Therapy Dogs, Potbellied Pigs and Organic Lawn Care appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Scientist Alexandra Horowitz talks about the research in her book, Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know. It is absolutely fascinating. Should you buy pet insurance? Chris Middleton of Pets Best Insurance answers some of our questions. Snoopy Goes Shopping for Tagnabbits. In the news, a Marine K9 handler and his dog […] The post Paws & Effect – Inside of a Dog appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, interviews about two beautiful big breeds from rescue coordinators, Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance and Cane Corso Rescue. The Cane Corso is also known as the Italian Mastiff. The story of Charlie, the jilted Chihuahua. Snoopy Goes Shopping for Martingale Collars from Northwind. In the news, Marine K9s protect patrols in Afghanistan, a […] The post Paws & Effect – Spotlight on Big Breed Rescue & Charlie the Chihuahua appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, you'll hear the story of Firefly, the Brussels Griffon I rescued from a backyard breeder. And a trip to the North American Kennel Club Dog Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We meet the Karelian Bear Dog and four kinds of Water Dogs, Spanish Water Dogs, Portugese Water Dogs, French Barbet, and from Italy, the […] The post Paws & Effect – How to Rescue a Brussels Griffon & a Trip to a Rare Breeds Dog Show appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week we talk to Karen Staudt Cartabona about the adorable mutt who guards her famous purebred Russian Wolfhounds. Next, there are Airedales and Golden Retrievers working every day to help the sick and injured as part of Jim and Joy Wheeler’s EMT team In New England. And did you know that pumpkin is a […] The post Paws & Effect – K9 Emergency Medical Technicians to the Rescue! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This is the story of the new kid on the block who nobody thought had a chance at a big win — yet he came from behind to suddenly triumph over 2,000 dogs at the National Dog Show! Clooney the Irish Setter lets his handler, Peter Kubacz, tell the story of how hard work resulted […] The post Paws & Effect – Big Dreams Come True for an Irish Setter — Clooney Wins Best in Show! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It's heartbreaking when dogs go missing. Some are rescued, some are never found, and some are adopted to new homes. Microchips are a big help in reuniting owners and dogs. On this show, you'll hear stories of dogs lost and found, learn about the English way of dogs from King Charles Spaniel breeder Marilyn Tuesley, […] The post Paws & Effect – Stories of Lost Dogs with Happy Endings & the English Toy King Charles Spaniel appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Scientist and author Dr. Patricia McConnell wrote The Other End of the Leash, a classic book for dog trainers. She talks about the emotional and cognitive abilities of dogs — do they think and feel just like us? There's a lesson on How to Pet A Dog. Snoopy Goes Shopping for Lubrisyn, a product that […] The post Paws & Effect – Happy, Ecstatic, Jealous, Resentful — Is Your Dog Emotional Just Like You? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Canine Assistants is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs for people with disabilities. The founder, Jennifer Arnold, is also dedicated to exploring and expanding the canine mind. She shares her discoveries and techniques in a new book, Through a Dog's Eyes. Snoopy Goes Shopping for an Easy Walk Harness, which Arnold feels is […] The post Paws & Effect – Jennifer Arnold & Canine Assistants Open New Horizons in Dog Training appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If you could design the perfect paradise for a dog lover, it would be AKC’s Meet the Breeds. During a day in New York, we hear about the Beagle puppy who was born blind but grew up to live a productive life. We meet Foxhounds, Bull Terriers and Entlebucher Mountain Dogs. The latest item in […] The post Paws & Effect – Meet the Breeds — Beagles, Foxhounds, Bull Terriers and Entlebucher Mountain Dogs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Explore the happy, high energy world of terriers at the Montgomery County Dog Show — with 3,000 terriers including Westies, Norwich, Skye, Welsh, Jack Russell and Cesky Terriers. And learn how to walk two dogs at the same time with a newly invented product called The Freedom Leash. Also, news of cancer studies for dogs […] The post Paws & Effect – The Wonderful World of Terriers at the Montgomery County Dog Show appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are there holes in your dog's immune system? The show visits the Natural Pet Expo in Philadelphia to learn the healthiest way to care for your dog, about a program for shelter dogs to meet people on the street, and why a gorgeous group of fashion models and Burlesque stars united for Pit Bulls. The post Paws & Effect – Filling the Holes in Your Dog's Immune System & Why Pit Bulls Need PinUps appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The perfect adoption — how an elderly man who needed a new friend met a dog who desperately needed a new home. Also, news from Long Island about a rescue operation that saved 115 tiny dogs. And fans of the Norwegian Elkhound talk about their favorite breed. The post Paws & Effect – Rescue and Adoption: Dogs Are Important to the Elderly appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

A Cocker Spaniel touched the lives of people in three apartments in New York City and made sure their doors were never closed to each other again — that's the story of Katie Up and Down the Hall by Glenn Paskin. Next, Todd Clyde explains the art of hand stripping. Plus news of dogs who […] The post Paws & Effect – The Cocker Spaniel Who Created a Family from Strangers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Most of us know little about coonhounds, but they are one of the few all-American breeds of dog. We get the inside story from a coonhound expert, learn about an environmentally sound way to recycle dog waste, and find out how dogs could help prevent an outbreak of avian flu. The post Paws & Effect – Coonhounds are a Uniquely American Breed; & Can Dogs Prevent Avian Flu? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dogs who lead the blind are trained to a very high level. Wouldn’t you love your dog to obey the way those dogs do? This week, we learn from their trainers how to teach better manners to our own dogs. We also catch up on Pet News, hear another story from the amazing Healing Power […] The post Paws & Effect – Teach Your Dog to be as Polite As the Dogs Who Lead the Blind appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

There are few places more thrilling to an animal lover than a state fair. Meet a young woman winning the Draft Horse Carriage Driving Competition, learn how to judge which cow is best, and find out how passionate young dairy farmers are about the bovines in their care. They also answer the all-important question — […] The post Paws & Effect – For Animal Lovers, It's All Happening At the Fair appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Doing the best for our pets means keeping them healthy — Canine Fitness Trainer Gail Miller Bisher invented a way for humans and dogs to get healthy together, while at the same time tuning up your dog's good manners and strengthening the bond between you. She started the Super Fit Fido Club to help dog […] The post Paws & Effect – Your Dog’s Private Fitness Trainer & The 5 Ways Your Pet is Healing to You appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.