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83 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 12 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat Makes You Howl? What Hisses You Off?
These pet podcasts on Pet Life Radio shine a light on hot-button pet issues that make owners growl, wag and purr, or bare their teeth. Host Amy Shojai brings together an array of top animal experts to discuss, explain--and sometimes argue about--common and not-so-common pet peeves.
Do you have an opinion about breed bans? What about declawing cats, or keeping “exotic” pets? Has your city limited the number of critters you can keep? Opened a dog park? Closed the shelter? Maybe pet food choices raise your hackles, your nasty next-door-neighbor critters potty in your roses, or Mom treats her Chihuahua better than you. Do “whispering” dog trainers make you shout with joy--or scream with frustration? When does veterinary costs become too rich for your (pure)blood?
People love pets with a passion, but not all passionate pet lovers agree. PET PEEVES showcases pro and con opinions about deadly-serious to seriously-funny issues that irk pet-aholics of every purr-suasion.
Dare to join host Amy Shojai each week for lively discussions that (gasp!) may even change your mind. Prepare to be challenged, entertained, and potentially PEEVED... but never, ever bored... on Pet Life Radio.
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PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 82 Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Tour
September 04, 2012 16:47 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWhen your pets' behavior threatens to destroy your house--and your relationship--Who you gonna call? Dr. Marty Becker, America's Veterinarian answers that question, and has joined the Behavior Tour, sponsored by Ceva Animal Health and American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. The tour travels across the country helping pet owners understand some of the most common pet behavior challenges and where they can find help to solve them, often in your own back yard! Listen to tod...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 81 Seeing Eye to Eye: Visionary Care for Service Dogs
April 09, 2012 14:40 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBService dogs offer aid and comfort to thousands of people around the world. And a service dog's duties encompass all sorts of work. They guide vision impaired partners or sniff out bombs, find lost people or rescuing individuals from disaster--and of course offer emotional support and nonjudgmental love along the way. Caring for their health can be pricey, though, so the 5th Annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event offers free exams in May 2012. Learn more from Dr. Bill Miller, ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 80 Angel on a Leash: An Insider's Look at Therapy Dogs
March 20, 2012 15:06 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThere's no doubt that dogs bring smiles to our faces with happy wags. Some of these canine nurses could be furry angels when they become therapy dogs that visit with people in need of healing face licks and snuggles. But exactly what is a therapy dog and how are they trained? Can you and your dog become a therapy team? Learn all about the ANGEL ON A LEASH program from author David Frei's book of the same title. As the voice of Westminster David is known to millions of television viewers, but ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 79 Compounding: Helping The Medicine Go Down
November 10, 2011 23:29 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBYour old cat needs medicine for hyperthyroidism. The puppy burned his mouth chewing something "wrong." A veterinarian diagnoses and prescribes the best treatment for your fur-kids, parrots and other exotics--but what if your animal companion refuses to cooperate? How do you get that Rx down those snapping jaws? It becomes even more of a challenge with zoo animals who throw the sedative dart back at the veterinarian! Pet Peeves guest Chris Simmons is a pharmacist who specializes in prescriptiv...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 78 Cat Calls: Pet-Sit on THIS!
October 21, 2011 17:07 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBYou can find self-proclaimed experts all over the Internet, so it's refreshing to find a pair of debut authors who actually have the credentials for their topic. Join Pet Peeves today to learn how the book Cat Calls came about from co-authors Susan Logan (editor of Cat Fancy Magazine) and famous New York cat sitter and CatChannel.com columnist Jeanne Adlon. You'll not only hear some fun anecdotes from the diary of a 35-year-veteran of cat sitting, but get practical kitty advice. Those pursuin...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 77 Heart To Heart: Understanding Heartworm Disease
August 28, 2011 16:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBI hate mosquitoes not only because they’re itchy aggravation, but these nasty vampires spread deadly heartworm disease. Heartworms are found all over the world, affect wildlife, dogs and cats. While it’s easy to prevent the disease there are concerns that some populations of heartworms have become resistant to the medication we give our pets. And the treatment used to cure dogs has become temporarily unavailable! The president of the American Heartworm Society, Dr. Wallace Graham, addresses t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 76 Women Training Dogs
August 12, 2011 18:41 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBCamilla Gray-Nelson trains women to train their dogs--and yes, it's a bit different than the male viewpoint. If you're a lady with a pet dog and at the end of your leash with Fido's antics, you'll want to learn the tips in this show. Camilla has been training dogs and solving problems for more than 20 years and today runs Dairydell Canine Center in Northern California. She and her staff have helped more than 9000 dogs and owners from all over the United States! More details...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 75 Isn’t That Special? Caring For Special Needs Dogs
May 23, 2011 14:53 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBIn our modern society where perfect bodies and youthful looks rule the media, it may be politically correct to "make allowances" for other-abled humans. But in the world of pets, where so many need homes, would you adopt a disabled animal? What would you do if the perfect pet turned out less than ideal? How do you decide when and where to draw the line, and is it fair to put your family through the process? Join author Natalie C. Markey, the Special Needs Dog Care columnist for Examiner.com, ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 74 Natural Medicine & Veterinary Care
April 10, 2011 01:59 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBIt’s called natural, holistic, complementary, and integrative-- bottom line, veterinary medicine has gone back to the past to treat and cure pets. What exactly is holistic healing? The natural vet, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, explains the concept and why he decided to expand his practice to include holistic treatments. In this show, learn how natural medicine can work alongside conventional Western therapies and offer pets the best of all possible worlds. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Pet Peeves...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 73 Feral Cats -- The TNR Solution
March 26, 2011 01:49 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBAlley Cat Rescue (ACR) sponsors the 2nd Annual "Free Feral Cat Spay Day" on April 27, 2011. But just what is a "feral cat" and why should you care? Feral cats are born and raised without human contact, and live life on the wild side. You might call them yowling nuisances when they potty in your garden or drive indoor cats crazy-- but they’re simply trying to survive. Louise Holton, founder and president of ACR, says TNR (trap-neuter-return) can solve a host of feral cat problems in a humane w...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 72 Planet Dog Foundation - Playing It Forward
March 12, 2011 18:28 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBToday the pet products industry appears to be one of those "bullet proof" endeavors even in the wake of economic downturn. That’s wonderful for the companies, of course. And a number of the big guys fund high-profile animal foundations -- Pet Peeves featured Morris Animal Foundation and Winn Feline Foundation to name two worthy organizations. But smaller organizations struggle to stretch every dollar, and aren’t always on the funding radar. Kristen Smith, Brand Ambassador for Planet Dog and t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 71 Shelter Cats and Kitty Colds -- Saving Lives and Money
February 24, 2011 21:48 - 32 minutes - 15 MBAbout 4 million cats pass through United States shelters annually, and most never make it out alive. A top killer of cats in shelters might surprise you - it’s kitty colds! What can we do to stop this horrible situation? Join my guest Dr. Kate Hurley, director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California - Davis. She reveals some surprising results of shelter cat studies that can not only save cat lives, but also save shelters $3 million a year! More details on thi...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 70 Pet Loss & Rescue -- Dealing with Grief
February 06, 2011 18:38 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBLosing a beloved pet devastates owners, yet we don't always get the support we need, or know where to turn for help. Dr. Diane Pomerance is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist who serves as director of the Pet Grief counseling Program for the SPCA of Texas. She is also active in pet rescue--pets who have lost loves of another kind--and has written a lovely book Our Rescue Dog Family Album honoring these furry loves. Listen to Pet Peeves to learn more about how you can help ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 69 Pillow Talk -Therapy Dogs
January 18, 2011 20:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBService dogs have become a very public and vital part of our society. But there’s another area that doesn’t get quite as much hand-waving. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) includes companion animals as a part of the patient’s therapy in a treatment plan designed by a health care professional. For instance, a child might be more willing to toss a ball for the dog to fetch, than follow a human therapist’s instructions to rehab a painful injury. A pioneer in the field, Nancy Stanley first introduce...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 68 Animal Research: Cries In The Dark
December 10, 2010 03:33 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBToday's guest, P.A. Woodburn, share the making of her mystery book CRIES IN THE DARK on today's show. It incorporates the world of animal research, and the "what if" of communicating with animals. As an animal lover who at one time worked for Green Peace, she brings an insider's perspective to this work of fiction, a thrilling story that's a perfect holiday gift for pet lovers. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Animal Research: Cries In The Dark with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 67 Vote! For National Pet Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
December 01, 2010 21:13 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBMillions of homeless animals end up in shelters every year. Half of the pets that go into shelters die there, because time runs out before they can be adopted. How can caring pet lovers stem the furry tide? Janice Brown, Founder of Tails Magazine, has started a letter-writing campaign called "Letters for Pets," urging President Obama to declare April 30th National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by Presidential Proclamation. Listen to the show to learn how you can add your vote to help shelter pets f...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 66 Old Dog, Old Cat? Pet Care for Old Fogie Pets
November 11, 2010 16:09 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBNovember is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Older dogs and cats offer many benefits as pets, compared to youngsters. It’s time that mature pets get the respect and attention they deserve! This show offers sneak peeks into updated and revised award-winning books Complete Care for Your Aging Cat and Complete Care for Your Aging Dog. You’ll hear some of the "Golden Moment" true stories that illustrate successful pet aging. Please check the "episode page" for direct links to find these books, as well a...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 65 Orphans of Katrina: A First-Person Account
October 07, 2010 15:40 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThere’s a reason such events are called a disaster -- but that word falls short when it comes to Katrina. The animal victims haunt pet lovers, especially those personally touched by the tragedy who did everything right -- and still lost so much. Karen O’Toole lived through the devastation, and was on the front lines as a rescuer and witness. She chronicles her experiences in a book, ORPHANS OF KATRINA, and in today’s show describes what it was like inside the world’s biggest animal rescue. ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 64 Food For Thought: Unlocking The Canine Ancestral Diet
September 04, 2010 00:29 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe old adage "you are what you eat" applies to dogs just as it does people. And today, pet owners need a crystal ball to sift through the choices on the grocery aisle. Even if you home cook or raw feed, there are pitfalls that could leave your dog in trouble. Steve Brown offers answers for owners who home prepare food-- or buy it in the bag-- in his new book "Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet." Dogs may have moved from life on the wild side into the family room, but they still need food fi...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 63 Shock Collars: A Shocking Discussion of Dog Training Collars
August 14, 2010 21:02 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBNot all trainers believe in cookie power and clickers--they consider it lax or ineffective. But punishment-based training of some high-profile celebrity trainers is labeled unscientific and ineffective by others. Who’s right? Is there room for both? Would you shock your dog to get him to behave? Stephanie Smith, PhD has something to say on the matter--see if you agree with some of her surprising statements. You can read more about cat behavior in my cats.About.com columns. Want to know more a...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 62 Isn’t That Special? Does Your Dog Need a Specialist?
August 07, 2010 22:22 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBResearchers have made amazing strides in specialized areas of veterinary medicine. These treatments can greatly improve a sick animal’s quality of life, and often cure or at least add months to years to the time the pet and owner can share together. Today’s guest explains all the details about veterinary specialties. Dr. Nancy Kay is a board certified specialist in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and published in several professional journals and textbooks, including the ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 61 Cat-astrophe 2010! Adopt-A-Cat Month
July 23, 2010 05:08 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBWe’ve a bumper crop of kittens every year, with up to 4 million cats a year enter shelters. It hurts my heart to think of all the loving, needy felines that lose their homes--and their lives--every year. And it doesn’t have to happen! The American Humane designates June as the prime time for cat and kitten adoptions. But you don’t have to wait for June to find the kitty of your dreams. Join me on Pet Peeves as I speak with Debrah Schnackenberg of the American Humane, to talk about Adopt A Cat...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 60 Catty Journalists: Cat Writers Association
July 01, 2010 17:01 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBA week doesn’t go by that I don’t read a cat story in the local or national news. It’s great we have news coverage of controversial feline issues such as declawing bans, cat collectors, mandatory spay/neuter, as well as the warm-and-fuzzy coverage. But it hisses me off when the writers don’t know a Tonkinese from a Tabby. My expert guest, Sue Ewing (president of the Cat Writers’ Association) explains just where folks can find expert cat writers, and offers details (de-tails?) about the writin...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 59 Cat-egorical Care For Adopt-A-Cat-Month, Part One
June 11, 2010 23:01 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIt's a national tragedy that a special month promoting cat adoptions is necessary. Felines get the short end of the adoption stick because of cat myth-perceptions. We’ll dispel some of those myths and offer listeners terrific free resources designed for cat owners, veterinarians and shelters. Dr. Patricia Olson of Morris Animal Foundation and the Happy Healthy Cat campaign describes the results of a pet perceptions survey, and how negatives can be turned around. And Dr. Diane Eigner, Chair o...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 58 The Peeing Cat --Thinking Outside the Box
April 18, 2010 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBMissing the litter box sends many cats to the shelter when owners can’t stand living with the mess. And while some cats do the dirty deed because of medical issues, there can be problems diagnosis-- or treating-- the problem even once it’s identified. I attended Dr. Jacqueline C. Neilson’s lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference on dealing with unwelcome feline PEE-mail, and she offers some great tips in this installment of Pet Peeves. Learn more about what can be done to establish litte...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 57 Cat Claws: Scratching the Surface
April 01, 2010 21:31 - 37 minutes - 17 MBIf you have a cat, you deal with claws. Learn all about ways to direct your cat’s natural inclinations in acceptable outlets. Dr. Jean Hofve offers tips on training, plus her unvarnished opinion of declaw surgery, laws against the practice and more. For more about declawing issues, tune into "Claws & Effect" on another Pet Peeves show. Need pet care articles and behavior tips? Wonder about links to past and future Pet Peeves radio episodes? Sign up for the free Pet Peeves E-newsletter from w...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 56 Betty White, WVC & More!
March 03, 2010 22:44 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBWestern Veterinary Conference provides continuing education to veterinary professionals with more than 800 hours of continuing education with world-renowned instructors, networking with 6000 veterinarians, and more than 430 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services. This year, the icing on my cake included interviewing legendary animal actress and animal advocate Betty White! In addition, you’ll hear from Catalyst Council members Dr. Jane Brunt and Steve Dale, and the president o...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 55 Insuring Peace Of Mind
February 15, 2010 00:52 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBTalk about insurance raises hackles these days, and coverage for pets--furry family members--can be just as important. Last year people spent about $25 million on veterinary care. We want to take the best care of our pets as possible, but in trying economic times, that can be a challenge. Dr. David Goodnight with PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance educates us about how insurance for pets works, and why we should care. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Insuring Peace Of Mind with Amy ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 54 Don’t Complain, Train! -- APDT’s National Train Your Dog Month
January 29, 2010 20:32 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBDog-loving owners can have unrealistic expectations, and can easily misunderstand normal dog behaviors. They believe dogs purposely act "bad" to get back at the owner, or blame problems on the dog’s stupidity. Too often, these socially inept canines end up in shelters! Yet dog training CAN be easy and fun-- and literally can save your dog’s life and your relationship. To counter this trend, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APBT) has declared January to be National Train Your Dog Month, an...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 53 Healing Companions -- Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD)
January 21, 2010 00:33 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBStudies have shown that pets lower our stress levels, and people remain healthier and live longer more fulfilled lives when they share it with a pet. Today we’re learning that if our animal companions can do this for otherwise healthy folks, as well as those with physical challenges, they also offer extraordinary benefits for emotional injuries! Join Pet Peeves guest, clinical psychotherapist and dog trainer Jane Miller as she discusses her new book, Healing Companions. Learn how psychiatric ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 52 Furry Thrills: James Rollins and "Altar of Eden"
January 12, 2010 23:31 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBI love pets. I love reading. But it really hisses me off when authors relegate animals to window dressing. Best-selling thriller author James Rollins never makes that mistake, and brings the animals to life in his latest veterinary medical thriller. In this fascinating interview, learn about his research and writing routine, how he transitioned from a veterinary career to novelist, and more. Ever wondered what cloning, parrot behavior, DNA, animal intelligence, fractals, magnetite, and the Ba...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 51 Inside ATF Dog Training
November 26, 2009 19:46 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn recent shows week, I’ve talked with ATF canine handlers partnered with accelerant detection, explosives detection, and tactical dogs. I’ve been impressed by the dedication of the handlers, and applaud the ATF’s position on positive dog training. Today we’re completing the series with a canine trainer for the ATF, Shawn Crawford. And while the ATF embraces positive training techniques, hopefully Mr. Crawford can shed some light on the puzzling issue of why the ATF hires "contract trainers" ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 50 Biting Back At Crime: ATF Tactical Dogs
November 07, 2009 21:40 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWhile I hate the thought of guns, I understand how hunters and sports-folk have a passion for them. And I also recognize the need for firearms in law enforcement to counter all the bad guys out there using deadly force. But I really like the idea of canine officers trained to assist their human partners. Because once that trigger’s pulled, there’s no calling the bullet back-- not so, with a tactical canine officer. Recent shows featured arson and bomb detection canines, and today I talk with ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 49 The Big Bang Theory? ATF Explosives Detection Dogs
October 20, 2009 16:58 - 34 minutes - 16 MBTelevision CSI programs rely on scientific techniques to uncover evidence of a crime. But some of the most effective crime fighting detectives have four feet and fur, and sniff their way through the workload. Explosives detection dogs can identify guns, bombs, a huge array of bomb components, and do so with a happy wag. Join today’s show and learn how these ATF canines are trained. Special Agent Chris Bombardiere and his explosives detection canine Ithaca join Pet Peeves, and it’s a blast! ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 48 Fire Engine Dogs: Arson Detecting Canines
October 06, 2009 22:47 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWildfires decimate thousands of acres each year, destroying homes and lives. Many are deemed acts of nature, but 25 percent of fires in the United States result from arson. Join Lt. Arthur Czajkowski and his arson-detection canine Porche to learn how dogs are trained, and the work they do as part of the ATF Federal Task Force and National Response Team. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Fire Engine Dogs: Arson Detecting Canines with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 47 Entertain The Brain: Feline Enrichment
September 27, 2009 20:04 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBLast week was all about understanding our canine family members better. This week, cats get equal time. Did you know that cats need brain-candy as much as dogs--or people? It’s not just a treat, it’s a necessity--and our felines are starving for intellectual enrichment. Too often, Kitty ends up getting in trouble because she has no legal outlet for her normal energy-- or becomes a feline couch potato getting pudgy in her nether regions and her brain. Cat behavior counselor Ingrid Johnson offe...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 46 Dog-Whispering, Not! Picture This!
September 16, 2009 20:52 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBAnimals communicate with us constantly--and misunderstanding can have dire consequences. A dog wagging his tail means he’s friendly so you can pet him-- right or wrong? He licks his lips to say--what? Every dog wants to be dominant, correct? Alpha-rolling a dog shows you’re the boss--true or false? Misunderstandings can mean a damaged relationship or worse. What do those doggy signals really mean? Join Barbara Handelman as she describes her stunning new book, CANINE BEHAVIOR, A PHOTO ILLUSTRA...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 45 The Write (Pet) Stuff: Dogged Research & Furry Muses
September 03, 2009 19:23 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBPet lovers enjoy novels that include dogs and cats, but the author better get the facts right! Misspelling breed names, calling the cat an "it" or (horrors!) showing the supposedly savvy heroine doctoring the doggy hero with human medication toxic to pets brings out readers’ claws. We purr with delight when authors include real-life characters and their pets-- and bestselling author John Gilstrap’s latest thriller, No Mercy includes a tribute to his own furry muse. John also shares his take o...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 44 Animal CSI: Giving Voice to the Abused
August 25, 2009 23:45 - 39 minutes - 1.04 MBMost cases of animal abuse are never reported, because the victims can’t cry out for help. Animal cruelty is against the law-- but can’t be stopped if offenders aren’t identified and prosecuted, and existing laws enforced. Dr. Melinda D. Merck pioneered veterinary forensics and joined the ASPCA in 2007 as a Forensic Veterinarian. Her work has been instrumental in nailing notorious abusers, including Michael Vick. Learn how Dr. Merck’s career evolved, what she does, how she’s teaching others t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Pet Peeves Episode 43 Criminal Minds & Animal Abuse: Reality, Fiction, and Crossing the Line
August 11, 2009 22:59 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBHurting animals is not only unethical, society agrees it’s sick. Appalling news reports of children torturing and killing cats and dogs makes pet lovers’ blood run cold. Such crimes demand more than a slap on the wrist, and not just to protect animals. Because abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people. Cat lover Dr. D.P. Lyle, the Macavity Award winning and Edgar Award nominated author of many how-to writing books including Forensics for Dummies discusses the ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 "Cheep" Thrills? Getting The Bird
August 01, 2009 21:34 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBSome pets make our hearts take wing-- literally. There are 350 species of parrot, and people who share their lives with companion birds understand they’re more than mere decorations. But the normal behavior of these lovely companions can frustrate owners. What do you do when your parrot bites, screams nonstop, or pulls out his feathers? Parrot behavior consultant Kashmir Csaky, a breeder of the mellow-fellow indigo-colored Hyacinth and the flying-rainbow Scarlet Macaw, offers answers to all y...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 41 Who’s The Boss? Parrots, Pets & Positive Regard
June 10, 2009 18:48 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen an animal companion is "bad" we just want the behavior to stop. But waving a wand that makes the critter "act nice" could be compared to inserting a cork when diarrhea develops, without addressing the "why" of the symptom. We short-change our pets by not looking deeper into why they misbehave. Dr. Susan Friedman says we all behave for an effect, and it’s important to understand what prompts an action in order to address it. She’ll explain all this and more-- including some fascinating in...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 40 Dogs Behaving Badly?-- IAABC & Finding Qualified Help
May 30, 2009 01:48 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBWhen your parrot, cat, dog or horse acts up, who ya gonna call? These days, every Tom, Dick and Jane claims to be an expert, and frankly, they can "whisper" all they want but it doesn’t mean your pets will listen. Finding qualified behavior help can be a challenge, especially if you don’t want to make a bad situation worse with bad advice. Join Margie Alonso, a certified dog behavior consultant and president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, for a down-and-dirty...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 39 Who’s Training Who? Cat Training 101
May 15, 2009 16:33 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBCats can’t be trained! Everybody knows that-- never mind that cats they learn to use the litter box, scratch the right object, come running when the can opener whirrs, and and and-- Wait a minute! Does that really count as training? You betcha! Before your cat gets his claws into your brain and turns it to mush training you, tune into this episode of Pet Peeves to learn how to train your cat. Syndicated columnist and behavior consultant Steve Dale not only explains some step-by-step training ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 38 Shut Your Mouth -- Not!! Two-Way Pet Talk
May 05, 2009 23:14 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBCommunicating with our companion animals takes more than a shout-out. In fact, cats and dogs (and other critters) talk back to us all the time. If we’d just shut up and listen, our relationship would be so much richer. Animal trainer Kayce Cover says true two-way communication with our pets isn’t just a dream; she’s turned it into a reality. Listen and learn in this unique Pet Peeves episode how to teach your animals ways to speak so you can understand what they’re saying! More details on t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 37 Cat-egorically Wrong! Cats, Babies, and Myth-takes
March 22, 2009 02:05 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBA recent column by noted baby doctor and syndicated columnist Dr. T. Berry Brazelton managed to hiss-off cat lovers across the country, including me! He obviously missed Pet Peeves Episode 19 - Oh, Baby! Cats & Infants and instead advised a pregnant woman to get rid of her cat, warning that the kitty could spread disease, act jealous and suffocate the infant. Give me a break! Join my guest Dr. Deb Eldredge, the author of the updated Cat Owner’s Veterinary Handbook, as we yowl about bad advice...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 36 Dogged Journalists: Dog Writers of America
March 12, 2009 22:45 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBFrom warm-and-fuzzy to stories with bite, canine features fill the mainstream press these days. The popularity of pets means local and national media outlets pay attention to doggy stories. But who writes the stories, and reports breaking news on the 6 o’clock report? Too often, it’s a person who doesn’t know a Beagle from the son-of-a-Bichon down the street! And if they don’t know the right questions to ask, they can’t give their audience balanced information. That makes dog people howling m...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Deadly Beauty, Part 2: Cat Breeding for Health
January 29, 2009 21:37 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Episode 26, we covered dogs, and now it's time to take a walk on the feline side. With more than 40 recognized cat breeds around the world, there's a cat to suit the most finicky cat lover. How careful are breeders when it comes to creating new breeds? Do they breed for looks, or for health--or both? Listen as geneticist and researcher Dr. Leslie Lyons of the Lyons Laboratory at UC Davis explains all about feline gene mapping, ways it's identifying (and potentially eliminating) diseases in...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 34 Dewey The Library Cat: Changing The World
January 19, 2009 21:32 - 28 minutes - 1.04 MBIf you love cats, you doubtless have read the book about this special feline, or have heard of it. It's hard to believe that a throw-away kitten had such impact on his human "mom" and town, and in fact has touched the world. Join Vicki Myron, author of the book, and find out secrets you won't read--including who will play her when the movie version comes out! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Dewey The Library Cat: Changing The World with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 33 Clipping Their Wings: The Grounding of America's Pets
December 30, 2008 22:27 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBWith the holiday season in full swing, we plan to spend vacations with long-distance families--and we want to include our fur-kids in the festivities. But many airlines are no longer such "friendly skies" when it comes to travel with pets. Passengers rarely know they share cabin space with a pet; human travelors are noisier, more pungent, and aggravating. Yet the pet's ticket costs double or more the price of a human, even when Fluffy rides under the seat as carry-on, and never gets a free s...