(Scroll down for episodes)................................. Jon Patch
Talkin' Pets Show Host
Fun-filled Discussions About Pets
Talkin' Pets is a radio show that offers live, fun-filled discussions about pets and our other friends in the animal kingdom . Host Jon Patch and his expert guests have made this program a fun favorite pet show! Callers from coast to coast learn about their pets, farm animals, pet care products, nutrition, animal behavior and related topics.
Many celebrity guests stop by to share their views, experiences and dedication to better treatment of all animals.
Jon is joined frequently by expert guests in the veterinary and animal behavioral fields. Breed and medical tips are weekly features as well as updates in animal news. Environmental tips and advice on how to make our environment a safer, more enjoyable place to live.
Talkin' Pet's listeners can also sit back and enjoy a discussion with best-selling authors or participate with other celebrity guests to help save our endangered species and depleting rainforests.
Listen, laugh and learn about man's best friend with "Talkin' Pets."
Episode 95 - June is Adopt-A-Cat Month
Jon Patch welcomes Dr. Jane Brunt to talk about American Human Association's Adopt-A-Cat Month! Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. And the shelter staff are ready to help you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!
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Episode 94 - Fierce Beauty
Jon Patch chats with Dr. Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the founder and director of T.I.G.E.R.S., The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species and the R.S.F., The Rare Species Fund about his new book, Fierce Beauty: Preserving the World of Wild Cats. Fierce Beauty is a celebration of tigers, leopards, lions, ocelots, and other wild cats that inhabit The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (TIGERS), a wildlife preserve in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The institute’s fifty acres are home to more than one hundred rare animals, from ligers (a hybrid cross between a male lion and a tigress) that stretch nearly twelve feet long to cheetahs capable of running seventy miles per hour.
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Episode 93 - Wicked Tuna
Jon Patch talks to Captain Paul Hebert from the Nat Geo TV show, Wicked Tuna. Wicked Tuna follows the rod and reel fishermen who ply the frigid waters of the North Atlantic in hopes of catching the valuable bluefin tuna. When one bluefin can bring in as much as $20,000 - they'll do whatever it takes to hook up.
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Episode 92 - Train Your Dog Positively
Jon Patch welcomes Victoria Stilwell, star of Animal Planet's It's Me or The Dog to talk about her new book, Train Your Dog Positively: Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!
In her third book, renowned dog behavior expert Victoria Stilwell provides a comprehensive toolbox designed to help dog owners overcome the most persistent, annoying and dangerous behavior problems in their dogs. Far from being merely another dog training manual, however, it also serves as an easily accessible yet scientifically sound roadmap for understanding where our dogs come from, how they experience the world and what we need to teach them most effectively.
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Episode 91 - Betty White is Hot in Cleveland - and Everywhere!
Jon Patch welcomes iconic golden girl, Betty White to Talkin' Pets! Jon chats with Betty about her new show, Off Their Rockers as well as Hot In Cleveland, The Golden Girls, the Mary Tyler Moore Show and some you may not remember!
Betty tells us about her trip to the White House including her meeting with Bo Obama, her gorilla encounter, the Morris Animal Foundation and much much more!
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Episode 90 - Bob Barker is Back...So Come on Down!
Animal activist and retired game show host Bob Barker visits Talkin' Pets to let us know what he's been up to lately, including his support of Save the Chimps. Barker is best known for hosting TV's "The Price is Right" from 1972 to 2007. He used his popularity as a platform to improve the lives of countless animals by ending each telecast with the phrase "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered."
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Episode 89 - Talkin' Pets at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Jon Patch broadcasts live from Hotel Penn in New York City at the 2013 Westminster Dog Show. Jon’s first guest is Jerry Grymek, the official "Doggie Concierge" of the Hotel Pennsylvania. Jerry loves greeting guests and considers all of the dogs as his own. Unlike many hotels in New York City, the Hotel Pennsylvania does not impose a size/weight limit. All dogs are welcome, all year round!
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Episode 88 - Nancy is 80
Guy Gilchrist, the cartoonist who took over the famed comic strip Nancy in 1995, is celebrating the character’s 80th year in existence since first being introduced on January 2, 1933, as Fritzi’s niece, Nancy. Nancy, a slightly chubby and precocious eight-year-old, first appeared in the strip Fritzi Ritz about the airheaded flapper title character and continues in 2013 as an American daily and Sunday comic strip. Poochie is Nancy's rescue dog. In current strips, Nancy also has a cat named Rocky and a goldfish called Goldie.
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Episode 87 - The Genius of Dogs
Jon Patch welcomes Brian Hare, dog researcher, evolutionary anthropologist, and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, who along with Vanessa Woods offers revolutionary new insights into dog intelligence and the interior lives of our smartest pets, in their book, The Genius of Dogs. In the past decade, we have learned more about how dogs think than in the last century. Breakthroughs in cognitive science, pioneered by Brian Hare have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. Tune in!
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Episode 86 - How to Talk to Your Pets
Jon Patch welcomes animal communicator and author of How to Talk to Your Pets: Animal Communication for Dogs, Cats, & Other Critters, Gail Thackray to Talkin' Pets this week. Animal communicator Gail Thackray believes that everyone can learn to talk to their pets. Gail leads you through specific exercises to develop this skill and guides you step-by-step to connect and communicate.
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Episode 85 - Somebody's Baby
This week Jon Patch welcomes singer Lisa Matassa. With the release of her latest CD, Somebody’s Baby, Long-Island-based Lisa Matassa takes yet another huge step forward in her career as a successful independent artist. The album reflects her musical journey through a collection of songs that are both personal and dynamic. Three of the tunes on the EP were co-written by Lisa herself (“Wouldn’t You Like to Know,” Girl with a Rock ’n Roll Heart,” “Learning as You Grow”) coupled with three covers made famous by other artists (Dolly Parton, Bryan Adams, Nat King Cole). The album’s lead-off track is Lisa’s third single, “Somebody’s Baby,” which is also included as a bonus music video.
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Episode 84 - Talkin' with Tippi
Jon welcomes film star, Tippi Hedren, most well-known for her roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, The Birds and Marnie, and her extensive efforts in animal rescue at Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat which she founded in 1983.
Tippi began her long love affair with wild animals in 1969 while doing a film, Satan's Harvest, in Africa. She "met" a mellow lion, and much of her life since then has been devoted to the big cats. Deeply involved with international conservation groups to save wildlife, and an outspoken voice against cruelty to animals, both wild and domestic, she's a board member of "The Wildlife Safari", founded by her friend, Frank Hart, in Winston, Oregon. She also served on the board of "The Elsa Wild Animal Appeal" founded by her friend, the late Joy Adamson.
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Episode 83 - Phobos: Mayan Fear
Jon Patch welcomes author Steve Alten to this week's Talkin' Pets to talk about Steve's new book, Phobos: Mayan Fear.
Phobos: Mayan Fear, Steve Alten’s third book in the Mayan Prophecy series, is a doomsday rollercoaster ride of adventure that follows Immanuel Gabriel to the end of the world and back again for one last shot at salvation. During Immanuel’s journey with his deceased grandfather, archaeologist Julius Gabriel, Julius reveals everything the Mayans knew and feared—from the secrets of creation that predate the Big Bang to the existence of extraterrestrials that have come to Earth to save our species.
The universe is not what it seems, nor is human existence. The ticking clock of physicality that begins at conception and terminates with our final breath is neither the end nor the beginning, but an elaborate ruse constructed as a test.
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Episode 82 - Believe It or Not!
Joining Jon Patch this week is Edward Meyer, the vice president of exhibits and archives for Ripley's Believe It Or Not. For over 30 years Edward Meyer has traveled around the world collecting unusual stories and unbelievable artifacts to fill Believe It Or Not books and museums. He is a walking encyclopedia of information, some strange, some gross, but all true. Tune in!
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Episode 81 - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Jon Patch welcomes Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac. When Janice Stillman joined The Old Farmer's Almanac as Editor in 2000, she made history. Janice is not only the 13th editor in the Almanac's history but also the first female to hold the title.
In her role as Editor, Janice oversees the development of the annual publication, working closely with writers and other editors to develop new and interesting feature content. She also has a hand in the preparation and production of the seasonal All-Seasons Garden Guide, The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, and the Almanac's line of calendars.
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Episode 80 - Gifts of the Crow
Jon Patch welcomes Tony Angell, master artist and one of the authors of Gifts of the Crow. Crows are mischievous, playful, social, and passionate. They have brains that are huge for their body size and exhibit an avian kind of eloquence. They mate for life and associate with relatives and neighbors for years. And because they often live near people—in our gardens, parks, and cities—they are also keenly aware of our peculiarities, staying away from and even scolding anyone who threatens or harms them and quickly learning to recognize and approach those who care for and feed them, even giving them numerous, oddly touching gifts in return.
With its abundance of funny, awe-inspiring, and poignant stories, Gifts of the Crow portrays creatures who are nothing short of amazing. A testament to years of painstaking research and careful observation, this fully illustrated, riveting work is a thrilling look at one of nature’s most wondrous creatures.
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Episode 79 - Little Boy Blue: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row
Jon Patch welcomes Kim Kavin, author of LITTLE BOY BLUE: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row and his Owner's Journey for Truth. When Kim Kavin decided that she wanted a puppy, she did what millions of people do every year: clicked on an online photo and submitted an application. She had no idea that the adorable brindle--advertised as healthy and near her home in New Jersey--was actually a last-minute rescue from a gas-chamber shelter in North Carolina.
LITTLE BOY BLUE is the true story of one sweet puppy's journey of survival. It's also a shocking exposé that describes a brutal ongoing reality inside this country's taxpayer-funded shelters, while also detailing the inspiring story of the grass-roots rescue network that has exploded across the nation in recent years.
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Episode 78 - Live from Universal Studios
Jon Patch and crew broadcast live from Universal Studios Orlando, with special guest, Bash Dibra. When Hollywood stars need to train their pets, they call Bash Dibra. He's taught good manners to dogs owned by Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and many others. Even Rags, the canine star of Spin City, owes his fame to the coaching of Bash.
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Episode 77 - Come Aboard…We’re Expecting You with The Love Boat’s Bernie Kopell
Bernie Kopell, you know him from The Love Boat and as voice of Baron Von Butcher in Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp joins Jon and Talkin' Pets to discuss the classic TV series now on DVD.
In the spirit of Get Smart, ABC’s action-adventure/comedy spy series (1970-72) aired Saturday mornings, starring a cast of chimpanzees whose performances were dubbed with human voices, including those of Dayton Allen, Joan Gerber, Steven Hoffman and The Love Boat’s Bernie Kopell, among others. All 17 episodes have been transferred from the original studio ABC masters.
In a world inhabited by chimps instead of humans, Lancelot Link (Allen), along with partner Mata Hairi (Gerber), is one of the top agents of the Agency to Prevent Evil (APE), a secret organization led by Commander Darwin (Allen) that protects the world from wrongdoers.
Their chief nemesis is Baron Von Butcher (Kopell), who leads the Criminal Headquarters for Underworld Master Plan (CHUMP), an evil league bent on world conquest. Assisting the Baron is a band of bad apes including Creto, Wang Fu, the Duchess, Dragon Lady, Ali Assa Seen and Dr. Strangemind.
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Episode 76 - Adventures Among Ants
Jon Patch welcomes intrepid international explorer, biologist, and photographer Mark W. Moffett, ‘the Indiana Jones of entomology,’ and author of the book, Adventures Among Ants. Mark takes us around the globe on a strange and colorful journey in search of the hidden world of ants. In tales from Nigeria, Indonesia, the Amazon, Australia, California, and elsewhere, Moffett recounts his entomological exploits and provides fascinating details on how ants live and how they dominate their ecosystems through strikingly human behaviors, yet at a different scale and a faster tempo.
Moffett's spectacular close-up photographs shrink us down to size, so that we can observe ants in familiar roles; warriors, builders, big-game hunters, and slave owners. We find them creating marketplaces and assembly lines and dealing with issues we think of as uniquely human--including hygiene, recycling, and warfare. Adventures Among Ants introduces some of the world's most awe-inspiring species and offers a startling new perspective on the limits of our own perception.
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Episode 75 - Soldier Dogs
Jon Patch welcomes Maria Goodavage, author of the book, Solder Dogs, which offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them.
Maria Goodavage, editor and featured writer for one of the world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, retirement, and adoption into the families of fallen soldiers, Goodavage talks to leading dog-cognition experts about why dogs like nothing more than to be on a mission with a handler they trust, no matter how deadly the IEDs they are sniffing, nor how far they must parachute or rappel from aircraft into enemy territory.
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Episode 74 - Paws Up… It’s Arden Moore!
Jon Patch welcomes Oh Behave host Arden Moore to talk about pet behavior, her books Happy Cat Happy You and Happy Dog Happy You, and answers questions about how to achieve harmony in the household with your pets!
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Episode 73 - A Hoppin’ Good Time
Jon Patch, broadcasting live from Universal Studios Orlando, welcomes Marie Mead, author of Rabbits: Gentle Hearts, Valiant Spirits. This isa book of true stories about rescued rabbits. Marie’s inspiration for the book came from Kali, a black fuzzy lop-eared bunny rescued from a preschool classroom, where she’d been mistreated and neglected. Kali turned out to be such a surprise: strength of will and presence that she never imagined in such a small, quiet, fragile being. Marie’s book captures the essence of rabbits – their joie de vivre as well as their independence and individual personalities.
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Episode 72 - Dog Talk Diva & The Kentucky Headhunters
In the first half of the show Jon Patch chats with Dog Talk Diva, Camilla Gray Nelson about her book, Lipstick and the Leash: Dog Training A Woman’s Way.
Then Jon Patch talks to Richard Young of the award-winning country rock band, The Kentucky Headhunters about their new album, which is their 12th which they recorded in their farm house on 700 acres in Kentucky. Richard also talks about their new song they recorded for the upcoming film, The Avengers as well as his dogs and his new cat.
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Episode 71 - Best in Show
Jon Patch broadcasts live from Hotel Penn in New York City at the Westminster Dog Show. Jon’s first guest is Jerry Grymek, the official "Doggie Concierge" of the Hotel Pennsylvania. Jerry loves greeting guests and considers all of the dogs as his own. Unlike many hotels in New York City, the Hotel Pennsylvania does not impose a size/weight limit. All dogs are welcome, all year round! Next, Jon chats with our own Ada Nieves, host of Vida Doggie on Pet Life Radio about her Pre-Westminster Fashion show and pet fashions!
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Episode 70 - SEAACA
Jon patch chats with Dan Morrison, Executive Director of SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority). SEAACA is the regional animal care provider for Lakewood, California and eleven other cities.
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Episode 69 - Awkward Family Pet Photos
This week Jon Patch chats with Mike Bender, Hollywood screenwriter and creator of the Awkward Family Pet Photos book and website.
Episode 68 - The Dolphin In The Mirror
Jon Patch welcomes Diana Reiss, author of Dolphin In The Mirror. Diana Reiss is one of the world’s leading experts on dolphin intelligence. In addition, as a dolphin advocate, she is a leading rescuer who helped inspire and served as an adviser for the Oscar-winning film The Cove.
Here, she combines her science and activism to show just how smart dolphins really are and why we must stop mistreating them. Readers will be astonished at their sophisticated lifelong creativity and playfulness, their emotional intelligence, their level of self-awareness, and their ability to communicate with humans.
In the second part of the show, Jon talks to Rob Atkinson, CEO of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is the nation's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically to meet the needs of endangered elephants. It is a non-profit organization, licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and accredited by the Association of Sanctuaries, designed specifically for old, sick or needy elephants who have been retired from zoos and circuses.
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Episode 67 - Curious Critters
Jon Patch welcomes David FitzSimmons to chat about his new book, Curious Critters. Photographer David FitzSimmons turns his camera on a variety of animals common throughout North America. Curious Critters presents stunning images of everyday animals, including a red flat bark beetle, an Eastern spiny softshell turtle, a spotted salamander, and many other intriguing creatures. Each Curious Critter is photographed against a white backdrop, showcasing the animal's colors, textures, and shapes with precision and clarity. Along with each photo is an entertaining and educational vignette, told from the critter's perspective: a bush katydid explains her bubblegum-pink color, a poetic opossum opines upon her often-shortened name, and a far-from-modest black swallowtail butterfly lets readers in on her secret for avoiding predators. Young boys and girls will delight in these colorful critters and their tales.
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Episode 66 - Alive Again
On this Halloween show, Jon Patch welcomes Alive Again show host and pet reincarnation expert Brent Atwater. Brent is your answer resource for USA & Global Animal reincarnation and Pet reincarnation questions. Brent’s show expands your awareness, ignites hope, heals hearts and empowers your ability to talk with and touch your pet . Ms Atwater teaches you about human animal spiritual contracts and how to know if and when your pet will reincarnate, plus what they will look like!
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Episode 65 - Talkin’ With Tippi
Film star and animal advocate Tippi Hedren joins Jon Patch to talk about recent events in Ohio where exotic pets were released into the public. Animal rights advocates agreed there was little local authorities could have done to save the dangerous creatures once they began roaming the countryside after their owner released them.
Tippi began her long love affair with wild animals in 1969 while doing a film, Satan's Harvest, in Africa. She "met" a mellow lion, and much of her life since then has been devoted to the big cats. Deeply involved with international conservation groups to save wildlife, and an outspoken voice against cruelty to animals, both wild and domestic, she's a board member of "The Wildlife Safari", founded by her friend, Frank Hart, in Winston, Oregon. She also served on the board of "The Elsa Wild Animal Appeal" founded by her friend, the late Joy Adamson.
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Episode 64 - Bugs as Pets
Jon Patch welcomes Jay Hemdal, author of the book Bugs as Pets (Animal Planet Pet Care Library). This book features most of the common insects, spiders, and other arthropods of North America, plus exotic species that are available at pet shops. It includes discussions of mantises, caterpillars, tarantulas, millipedes, hissing roaches, and much more--covering more than 50 species in total.
Jay is the curator of fishes and invertebrates for a large zoo / aquarium. This aquarium exhibits over 3,200 animals comprising over 315 different species including; flashlight fish, giant spider crabs, giant octopus, moon jellies, coral exhibits, exotic insects, as well as many other, more commonly seen species.
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Episode 63 - Survivors
Jon Patch chats with Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca from the CBS TV series,
"Survivor" and "The Amazing Race." Jenna Morasca is an actress, former
swimsuit model and American reality TV contestant who was the million-dollar
grand prize winner of Survivor: The Amazon and previously worked for Total
Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Ethan Zohn is an American reality television series contestant who won $1,000,000 on Survivor: Africa, the third season of the reality TV series Survivor. Zohn also appeared on the All-Stars edition of the show. After winning Survivor he co-founded Grassroot Soccer, which uses soccer to raise money and awareness to fight HIV/AIDS. On August 20, 2008, he began a 500-mile soccer dribble from Foxboro, Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. for that cause.
In 2011, Morasca and her boyfriend, fellow Survivor winner Ethan Zohn, participated in the 19th season of The Amazing Race.
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Episode 62 - Holy Houndog! It’s Petman & Robin!
Jon Patch welcomes Burt Ward, “Robin” from the TV series Batman. Burt is the owner/operator of Gentle Giants Rescue. Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions is a national organization that rescues more than one thousand dogs and puppies each year from countless animal shelters and individuals all across America, and even from some foreign countries. They rescue all of our many breeds as well as "Unique Combinations" of our breeds from wherever they are in need!
Tune in to Talkin' Pets next week... same Pet Time... same Pet Channel!
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Jon Patch welcomes author Eve Adamson to Talkin’ Pets this week to chat about her new book, Animal Planet Complete Guide to Dog Grooming. Eve is an award-winning pet writer and New York Times best-selling author who has written or co-written more than 50 books. She is a contributing editor to Dog Fancy magazine, writes the “Good Grooming” column for AKC Family Dog magazine, and is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). In 2005, she won the Hartz Doggie Glamour Award for the best article about grooming. Eve lives in Iowa City with her family and two dogs.
Animal Planet Complete Guide to Dog Grooming is an absolute must-have for any modern dog owner. Using full-color photos, sidebars, and tip boxes, this indispensable manual covers a wide range of important grooming topics, including everything from basic brushing and bathing techniques to detailed eye, ear, and dental care instructions for most American Kennel Club (AKC)-registered breeds.
This week Jon Patch welcomes Dr. Doug Knueven. Besides his 20 years of experience lecturing to kennel clubs, Dr. Knueven is a popular speaker at veterinary conferences. In the past 10 years he has lectured on holistic topics at numerous conventional and holistic veterinary conferences across the United States.
Dr. Knueven has written for Clean Run magazine and for four years he by-lined a weekly pet health column in The Beaver County Times and The Allegheny Times. He currently writes regular Q&A columns in Venture Inward Magazine and in Allegheny West Magazine. Dr. Knueven is the author of Stand by Me: A Holistic Handbook for Animals, Their People, and the Lives They Share Together and The Holistic Health Guide: Natural Care for the Whole Dog.
Jon Patch welcomes Jim Dratfield, author of the book, Dogphoria. Dogphoria by Jim Dratfield, is a 132-page collection of candid photos of dogs together with insightful quotes that illustrate the companionship and loyalty of dogs.
Jim is the photographer-owner of Petography, a pet-photography firm whose clients include Jennifer Aniston, Henry Kissinger, Oscar de la Renta, and Len Riggio. Petography. Jim's books have been featured on 20/20, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Primetime Live, and CBS's Early Show, and in print features and reviews in USA Today, People, Town & Country, and other publications. He lives in New York City.
Jon Patch welcomes Katrina Smith, author of Red-Eared Sliders. The most common turtle found in home aquariums, red-eared sliders are great pets for both novice and experienced turtle keepers. Originally a native of warm climates, these semi-aquatic turtles love to bask in the sun when they aren’t foraging for food. Written by a turtle rescuer and rehabilitator, Red-Eared Sliders is an all-inclusive guide to caring for this popular turtle species.
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Jon Patch talks to trainer, author and TV personality, Brad Pattison. Brad Pattison is best known for his television series, At the End of My Leash which aired as In the Dog House on Animal Planet in the United States. The show is currently in its sixth season in Canada where it airs on Slice. At the End of My Leash also airs on Animal Planet in the UK, the Home Channel in South Africa, Norway on FEM, Sweden on SVT2, and Finland on MTV3. It also appears in Italy and Germany and over 50 other countries.
Pattison is the author of three books, Dog Babysitting Course for Kids Synergy, and Unleashed.
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Jon Patch talks with Allison Weiss Entrekin, editor of Doggie Aficionado Magazine and author of For The Love of Dogs: An A-to-Z Primer for Dog Lovers of All Ages. What is it that makes people so crazy about dogs? Whether it's their tail-wagging-happy personalities or noses with miraculous smell-detecting sense, dogs offer so much to keep us enthralled with their companionship. This all-new book explores our canine obsession in a fresh and humorous way. For the Love of Dogs expresses the passion we feel for our pets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text. The result is a tribute to pooches that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
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Jon Patch talks to Tammy Gagne, author of the book “The Happy Adopted Dog.” Tammy Gagne, assisted by Consulting Veterinary Editor Wayne Hunthausen, D.V.M., goes through the ins and outs and whys and why-nots of dog adoption in this book meant to be read before heading to the shelter. The first several chapters give the lowdown on how to proceed before the dog even arrives home; like where to adopt, how to adopt, and who to adopt. One of the best points Gagne makes is that even those adopters whose heart may be set on a specific breed or a puppy can find what they're looking for with a little patience and some research into breed specific rescue organizations.
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This week Jon Patch talks to Jim Jenner, The Pigeon Guy. Jim Jenner is something like the Ken Burns of pigeon racing. His small, Philipsburg-based production company has released 11 documentaries on the topic. In all of his stories, Jenner always seems to come back to a certain theme: the inextricable connection between a pigeon racer and his flock. To understand this strange sport and its vast history, Jenner says you have to first start with the bond between man and bird.
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Jon Patch talks to author Nancy Stanley. A pioneer in the field, Nancy Stanley first introduced “Animal Therapy” to severely handicapped children and to convalescent hospitals for the elderly in 1982 after founding Tender Loving Zoo, a nonprofit organization. She talks about her experiences, the benefits of pet therapy, and new gift book PILLOW WITH A HEARTBEAT, narrated by therapy dog Truffles.
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Jon Patch welcomes the host of the new Animal Planet series, Must Love Cats, John Fulton. Must Love Cats is a celebration of fascinating felines and the fascinating people who love them.
The show is hosted by musician John Fulton, who combines his love for ditties with kitties. He is on a mission to prove to himself and the world that America is filled — north to south, east to west — with cat lovers, and is in fact a Cat-nation.
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Jon Patch welcomes back the most popular game show host of all time, Bob Barker! Bob talks about The Price is Right, his work with animals and answers questions from callers.
Robert William "Bob" Barker is an American former television game show host. He is best known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history, and for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975. After holding the Price is Right job for 35 years and being in television for 50 years, Barker retired in June 2007. Barker has been a long-time supporter of animal rights, and of animal-rights activism, including groups such as the United Activists for Animal Rights and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
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Jon Patch welcomes Otto Thorwarth from the Disney film, “Secretariat” and Kate Chenery Tweedy, daughter of Penny Tweedy. Helen Bates "Penny" Chenery Tweedy) is an American sportswoman who bred and raced Secretariat, the 1973 winner of the Triple Crown.
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery -- with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin -- manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years.
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Jon Patch talks to Dick Green, Disaster Response Manager for IFAW. From the outset, the founders of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, rejected the notion that the interests of humans and animals were separate. Instead they embraced the understanding that the fate and future of harp seals-and all other animals on Earth-are inextricably linked to our own.
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Jon Patch starts the new year off with Environmental Ed who is a 30-year plus conservationist and environmentalist about blackbirds falling from the sky, questions from listeners and more!
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Jon Patch talks to international recording artist, Kristine W. Fully embodying the title of her 15th and latest #1 track on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart, Kristine W— an international dance music icon since the late 90s--is finding exciting new ways to share “The Power of Music” with the release of Straight Up with a Twist, an extraordinarily ambitious, four years in the making project (2-CDs, 30 tracks) that marks her highly anticipated contemporary jazz debut.
Kristine’s venture into a new genre expands upon the incredible success she has enjoyed for many years in the dance world and beyond:
• She currently holds the world’s record for Most Consecutive #1 Billboard Club Hits with nine; Madonna and Janet Jackson each had seven in a row.
• She currently holds the world’s record for Most Consecutive #1 Billboard Club Hits with nine; Madonna and Janet Jackson each had seven in a row.
• She recently tied Mariah Carey for third-most chart toppers on the Dance/Club Play Songs chart; only Madonna (with 40) and Janet (19) have scored more at the pole position.
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Jon welcomes Author (and member of the "50+ Club") Mary Jane Checchi who offers expert advice in key areas relevant to her readership, such as travel, housing, cost of care, and equipment. The 50+ Dog Owner also explores the numerous health benefits linked to dog ownership for those with depression, loneliness, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
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In this episode Jon Patch talks to Brent Atwater. Brent has the ability to see a pet's physical energy in the future. As the foremost authority on pet reincarnation, Brent and her dog Friend (who’s on his 5th reincarnation) are fun and informative guests.
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Jon Patch welcomes back Robert Kunze from PETem PADs. PET'em PAD is a non-invasive, therapeutic process that is safe, effective and economical. The PET'em PAD is a simple to use form of alternative therapy to complement traditional healing methods. PET'em PAD uses a series of multi-vibrational fields passing through tissues and cells to assist the body's normal healing process.
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Jon Patch talks to Deborah Reddick, nutritionist for By Nature Pet Foods. By Nature Pet Foods helps keep your pet feeling young with a powerful mix of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to promote a strong immune system. Formulated to help support your pet's natural defenses against the effects of aging, illness, physical and environmental stress.
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Jon Patch chats with Little Darling about her “Pinups For Pit Bulls.” Pinups for Pit Bulls, Inc. works to educate the public about the history and temperament of the American Pit Bull Terrier and Bully Breeds, to raise awareness about Breed Specific Legislation and Breed-Specific abuse, and to raise funds for bully-breed-friendly rescues and dogs in need.
Their goal is to reestablish the defamed reputation of the Pit Bull as America's premier companion animal, war hero, and therapy dog.
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Jon Patch welcomes Cera Reusser, founder of Chase Away K9 Cancer. Like many worthwhile organizations, the Chase Away K9 Cancer campaign finds its beginnings at the end of a great love and loss. And, like a Phoenix rising from the depths of sorrow, works to provide new hope and promise for many, now and in the future.
Propelled to action by the loss of Chase, her beautiful black Lab and determined to find a cure for this devastating disease, Cera set off on a mission to do all she could to help in this crucial battle. She decided that she could be a hero for Chase. Her efforts through fundraising and organizing have made a huge difference in the fight against canine cancer. Her example has helped many others to join in this valiant fight.
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Jon Patch talks to author Joan Capuzzi, VMD about her book “Puppies: A Complete Guide to Raising a Happy Puppy in a Positive Environment.”
Puppies is a comprehensive, visually organized roadmap that navigates puppy husbandry—from selecting a puppy to preparing to bring one home to acquiring, training, and living with the new family member. It also addresses such practicalities as health care and behavior, cost, nutrition, and dog accoutrements. Practicing vet Dr. Joan Capuzzi guides the reader down the exciting but unpredictable journey of puppyhood, that vulnerable period that, when navigated in an enlightened manner, can yield a healthy, well socialized, mature adult dog.
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Jon Patch talks to legendary Price Is Right host and animal advocate Bob Barker about what’s new in Bob’s world, his book and much more!
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Jon Patch talks to critically acclaimed photographer and author of “Greyhounds”, Barbara Karant about her new book, “Small Dog, Big Dog.” Whether you prefer Chihuahuas tiny enough to tuck into your bag or Great Danes that are nearly as large as a pony, every dog lover has a very special breed that touches his heart a little bit more than the rest. Large or small, dogs have a way of bringing out the best in people. In this unique ode to man’s best friend, Barbara Karant, author of the critically acclaimed photography book Greyhounds, playfully captures colossal canines and pint-sized pooches together in more than 150 one-of-a-kind, full-color photographs that portray their charming and often hilarious differences and similarities.
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Jon talks to Laurie Leach, author of “The Intermediate's Guide to Dog Agility” which is designed for the agility competitor who has mastered beginner-level agility skills and is ready for her next challenge in this exciting sport. Laurie Leach is an agility competitor on the local and national level and teaches agility from beginning to advanced levels. Known for keeping instruction both simple and fun, Laurie has built a devoted following of students and readers.
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Jon Patch talks to director Mark St. Germain and producer Daryl Roth of “My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story.”
MY DOG: AN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STORY explores the unique relationship between people and their beloved pets through candid interviews with notable dog lovers. Viewers are offered an intimate glimpse into the lives of these actors and musicians, authors and designers through the aspect of their lives that unites them all: the profound connection they have with their dogs.
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Jon Patch talks to David “Woody” Bartley about A Chance For Bliss. A Chance for Bliss, Inc. is a non-profit corporation committed to the care and welfare of animals on an extraordinary scale, particularly canine and equine, with strong emphasis on seniors and those with special needs.
A Chance for Bliss, Inc. is a Sanctuary and any being which finds his way to us becomes a permanent resident, benefiting from the comfort and security of having a loving, caring Forever Home. A Chance for Bliss, Inc. promotes the Truth of the inherent worth of all beings, regardless of age, condition, or any other factor.
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Jon Patch chats it up with Debi Derryberry, the voice of Jimmy Neutron. For many years a strong advocate for animals, Debi is currently involved with the organization Safety Around Dogs, which features her song “My Dog’s My Buddy” on their website.
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Jon welcomes APDT Dog Trainer Kellyann Conway-Payne to chat about The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Top Tips from Top Trainers: 1001 Practical Tips and Techniques for Successful Dog Care and Training.
Top Tips from Top Trainers features 1,001 exclusive tips from members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the most highly regarded group of its kind in the world. Unlike other dog training books that focus on basic advice, this innovative guide offers the average dog owner a plethora of interesting and helpful factoids previously known only by the professional dog trainers who developed them. From everyday problem solvers to cool ideas and time savers, these expert trainers share their favorite positive training methods to help all dog owners become more successful pet parents. The book is organized from A to Z for easy browsing and covers a wide range of care and training tips, from common commands to training equipment, feeding, health, socialization, body language, rewards, house manners, and problem behaviors.
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A heartfelt narrative on the many ways animals touch our lives. Join veterinarian, animal lover and author of "From Elephants to Mice - Animals Who Have Touched My Life” Dr. James Mahoney as he shares heartfelt and often heart-wrenching stories of a cast of creatures who left a permanent mark on his soul.
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Jon Patch talks to Beverly Kaskey, director of the Hollywood Office of The HSUS about this year’s Genesis Awards, to be broadcast on Animal Planet, Saturday May 6th. Beverly , assumed responsibility for organizing this year's Genesis after 10 years under the leadership of Gretchen Wyler. The philosophy behind the awards, she explained, is that "the media has the power to change minds and influence behavior, ultimately leading to a more humane society."
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Jon talks to zoologist Jarod Miller about the killer whale attack at Sea World. Jarod Miller is a naturalist, zoologist, pet expert and regular guest lecturer for zoos, universities and promotional events. Jarod has spoken on captive management and wildlife conservation at various venues, including the White House.
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Jon Patch talks to author, Barbara J. King about her book, “Being With Animals.” Animals are an integral part of our lives and culture. We can find them in children's books as talking characters, in our living rooms snuggled up on the couch or on our dinner plates next to a heap of mashed potatoes. In "Being with Animals," anthropologist Barbara J. King explains how this unique relationship came to be by tracing it back to our earliest human ancestors.
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Jon welcomes Sharan Wilson, Executive Director of Freedom Service Dogs. Freedom Service Dogs acquires and trains dogs that have the potential to successfully undergo and complete the rigorous seven to ten month training that allows them to assist people with disabilities, thus increasing their independence and peace of mind.
They focus their efforts on donating these wonderful animals to disabled military veterans to help restore some normalcy to their difficult lives. Virtually all Freedom Service Dogs are rescued themselves from shelters. Those that do not fulfill all the comprehensive training requirements are found adoptive homes.
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Jon talks to Peg Silloway, the author of “The Cat Lover’s Book of Days.” This book is for everyone who has ever loved and been owned by a cat, whether purebred or poundling. Each day is all about cats - the unique names we give them (or they choose for themselves), the famous people who have hosted them, and their place in history, myth, and magic. There are also extras sprinkled like bits of catnip throughout the book to provide more fun and laughter.
The book features scores of photos of real cats - sent in by their owners/hosts/staff - along with their individual stories.
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Jon talks to Dr. Jean Hofvre, one of the authors of The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care. This comprehensive guide to holistic cat care covers topics such as natural nutrition, preventive medicine, natural remedies, hands on healing, and more. The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care also includes a complete bibliography and a list of suppliers of holistic remedies and services. As with all other pet health guides, it is a comprehensive resource intended to complement veterinary care, not replace it.
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Jon talks to world-acclaimed Stunt Dog Show performer, dog trainer, and internationally bestselling author, Kyra Sundance.
Kyra's world-acclaimed acrobatic Stunt Dog Team performs on premier stages internationally at circuses, professional sports halftime shows, and on television shows such as The Tonight Show (twice), Ellen, ET, Worldwide Fido Awards, Animal Planet, Showdog Moms & Dads, and more. Kyra and her dogs starred in Disney’s Underdog stage show, and starred in a command performance in Marrakech for the King of Morocco.
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Jon talks to dog trainer to the stars, Bash Dibra. When Hollywood stars need to train their pets, they call Bash Ditbra. He's taught good manners to dogs owned by Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and many others. Even Rags, the canine star of Spin City, owes his fame to the coaching of Bash.
Bash has been involved in dog training and writing pet training books for over 30 years which help pet owners address dog problems and cat problems. His books and dog training video incorporate humane pet training and promote responsible pet ownership methods.
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Jon and company talk to Kathleen Summers, manager for the Puppy Mills campaign for the Humane Society of the United States. or decades, The HSUS has fought puppy mills on all fronts. From conducting investigations to strengthening laws, we won't stop until dogs are not suffering in puppy mills any longer. Join us in the fight—with your help, we can win.
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Dr. Katy Meyer from Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service joins Jon to answer medical questions and behavior questions from listeners about their pets, and find out how an Illinois Zoo will make $16,500 this year from jewelry made from reindeer droppings! Tune in!
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Jon Patch and company talk to Johnny O of Rescue Ink. With his “Clark Kent” glasses and ski cap, Johnny O’s look is best described as “coffeehouse biker.” A former personal bodyguard, he loves the martial arts, reflected in his tattoos of symbolic Chinese animals, from a fiery dragon to a contemplative crane. Like all the guys, Johnny O is a pit-bull advocate – he owns two, look-alikes named Lucy and Chuck – and he educates about their undeservedly bad rap every chance he gets.
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Jon and the gang celebrate Halloween with scary stories and terrifying tunes! Tune in... if you dare!
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Jon talks to author Dominique De Vito about the new edition of the World Atlas of Dog Breeds. The World Atlas of Dog Breeds is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia of dog breeds available in the world. Three years in the making, this invaluable reference includes more than 420 internationally recognized dog breeds and varieties and provides detailed history, personality, traits, and care and training requirements for every breed.
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Kinky Friedman is a man who wears many hats — not just a Stetson. Aside from being a politico, folksinger, and mystery author, he's also a longtime animal advocate and feels as passionately about his pets as he does about legislative reform. But rather than simply write about his own experiences, why shouldn't he include a few friends? Of course, Kinky's address book is unique, and he's taken full advantage. In his new collection, Kinky's Celebrity Pet Files, the Kinkster writes about his famous friends and their pets you've never met, each with a story as delightful and offbeat as the author himself.
Kinky has gathered together an eclectic and extraordinary group of talented celebrity pals to talk about the subject nearest and dearest to their hearts: their pets. With candid, personal photos of the stars and their beloved animals and insider stories to match, the book is like a party only Kinky could throw, and the results are both entertaining and endearing.
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Jon welcomes film star, Tippi Hedren, most well-known for her roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, The Birds and Marnie, and her extensive efforts in animal rescue at Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat which she founded in 1983.
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Jon and the gang talk about everything from dropping cows to Kanye West on this edition of Talkin' Pets!
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Dean Koontz thought he had everything he needed. A successful novelist with more than twenty #1 New York Times bestsellers to his credit, Dean had forged a career out of industry and imagination. He had been married to his high school sweetheart, Gerda, since the age of twenty, and together they had made a happy life for themselves in their Southern California home. It was the picture of peace and contentment. Then along came Trixie. Hear his story on this episode of Talkin' Pets!
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Jon and the crew are talking this week about protein bars, today in history, G-Force, manure power, Dana gets a proposal from Daisy the dog, pet news, Julie & Julia & loud noises and pets and much more!
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Jon & the gang welcome the incomparable Betty White to talk about The Morris Animal Foundation, The Proposal, Golden Girls, Million Dollar Password, upcoming projects and of course, pets and animals!
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