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Deborah Wolfe on Pet Life Radio


Welcome to Animal Party, where pets, wildlife, animal news and plenty of laughs all come together! Award-winning host and pet expert Deborah Wolfe brings her unique blend of humor, experience and straight-talking advice to everything happening in the animal world. From dog and cat behavior, training, nutrition, health and veterinary issues to pet products, new technology, travel, rescue and adoption, Deb helps pet parents better understand the animals they love and make smarter choices for their four-legged families.

But Animal Party goes far beyond dogs and cats. Deb takes listeners into the fascinating world of wildlife, conservation, animal intelligence and behavior, birds, bears, wolves, whales, farm animals, exotic animals and the environment, tackling the animal stories making headlines and exploring how our lives intersect with animals both at home and in the wild. Recent episodes reflect exactly that breadth, covering everything from pet arthritis and summer safety to animal memory, manatees, wolves, grizzly bears, whales and wildlife management.

Along the way, Deb welcomes veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists, authors, researchers, rescue advocates and other animal experts, while answering listener questions about real-life pet problems and sharing practical tips you can actually use. Whether she's decoding why your dog does what he does, explaining what's really going on inside your cat's head, discussing the latest pet-health controversy, reviewing products, sharing a recipe or weighing in on a headline-making wildlife story, Deb keeps it informative, thought-provoking—and always entertaining. The show's combination of expert interviews, pet advice, animal news, riddles, trivia and humor has earned Animal Party a Dog Writers Association Award for Best Podcast.

Episode 279 - When the Beach Goes to the Wolves: Dogs, Vacations & Wildlife Gone Wild

Did you ever plan a vacation only to arrive to rules that state your dog is too big or not allowed or must be on short leash and with you at all times? Even in the ocean? Well that's not how fetch works with a wet human and the dog can't move more than 3 feet.  Tofino has changed so if you are going there maybe you want to leave your dog at home.

Before you travel with your dog , De Wolfe recommends you research every detail.  The problem with bad dog owners is they don't obey rules like don't let dogs chase nesting birds or avoid the wolf - conflict area with prey type dogs so then the Rangers make stricter rules and then the beach literally goes to the wolves.   

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Episode 278 - Does Your Pet Know When You're Coming Home?

Why is Deborah so addicted to watching 'Canadian Bacon' on social media? Would you get a Japanese Taro reading for your pet? Does your dog have separation anxiety? Deb Wolfe runs through what to do to make sure your dog won't get separation anxiety and what to do to cure it now.  New research finds the tricks, and tools and equipment sold for this problem are not working but traditional behavior training does work to teach your pet to feel safe when alone.   Warning: Costco cracks down on pet owners.  Does your cat know when you are coming home? Research finds pets 'know' how long their owner has been gone by the smell!  Deb Wolfe gives fire and smoke safety tips for pet people including eat yams. 

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Episode 277 - Worst Dog, Worst Owner & a Bear That’s Really a Dog?!

Deb Wolfe gives out the ''Worst Dog' &  'Worst Owner' on the ferry boat award. See Deb Wolfe, Pet Expert on Facebook the real videos of these ferry dogs. Sheep on the run? Deb asks an expert professional retired commercial fisherman about the species that are now regularly seen in the Pacific in Canada and if those from California like the dolphins will stay?  Sea lions, dolphins, whales and the feed fish they love are here more so they are too, but will they stay?   Have you ever spotted a whale in the distance from a boat?  Maybe there was a pod there feeding and blowing spray and you didn't recognize it from a distance.  Listen to this show to learn what to look for! The riddle of the day is what type of dog is the one Deb met that quietly signals for deer, growls without moving for bear, sometimes sleeps on the bed, forages for mushrooms, and has been mistaken for a bear? 

Listen to episode 238 if you'd like to train your dog to find kids, or the car, or mushrooms and Deborah Wolfe will teach you how plus you can see demos at debwolfe.petexpert on YouTube.

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Episode 276 - Yellowstone Dangers, Catnip Myths & One Very Confusing Dog Walker

Deb Wolfe asks what is most likely to hurt you at Yellowstone?  Is it a Bison? What should you do if a wild animal charges at you?  A listener asks, ‘Why does my cat never get stoned off catnip?’  Deborah gives the science behind catnip and shows you her 3 rescue cats enjoying a catnip high at debwolfepetexpert on YouTube.

There is a right way and a wrong way to walk a dog through a crowd and the man Deb Wolfe saw at the Caribbean parade and Fifa crowd fest in Victoria, B.C., Canada, was doing it wrong! 

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Episode 275 - Cats vs. Dogs: Who Talks More? Plus Summer Pet Safety Tips Every Owner Needs

On this fun and informative episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe shares valuable summertime pet safety tips after her adventures on beautiful Vancouver Island. From fireworks and crowded festivals to dog-friendly beaches, Deb explains how to keep your pets safe during busy summer outings and reveals the biggest mistakes many pet owners unknowingly make. Plus, cat lovers won't want to miss a fascinating look at feline communication as Deb uncovers the surprising science behind cat vocalizations—including why cats meow to humans but rarely to each other, and whether cats or dogs actually have the larger "vocabulary." Filled with practical advice, entertaining travel stories, and a few memorable encounters with pets along the way, this episode is packed with information every pet parent can use.

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Episode 274 - The Big Bad Wolf... or Nature's Greatest Hero?

Deborah describes some differences between wolves and dogs including bite force and gives you some basic facts about wolves and the issue of the cull.  Deb Wolfe asks ‘ Why do we decide it’s a choice between wolves vs caribou when it’s our fault the wolves can reach the caribou through corridors we made into the forest?’ also in other areas where wolves were hunted later on problems with overpopulation of larger animals hurt the smaller and the wolves had to be returned to restore the vegetation so all species would have food.   Do you believe the wolf cull should happen? Do you believe it’s ok to capture one wolf, radio collar it and then track it back to its pack to shoot them all from a helicopter?  The riddle of the day is what popular cocktail in Canada has a connection to an animal that was rescued?  Did you know that cats have expanding and flexible spines? 

Deb Wolfe teaches you and demonstrates how to howl so dogs will join you and howl along with you.

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Episode 273 - Duck Tales, Bear Trails & a Stage-Crashing Mystery

Today’s riddle: What famous play was interrupted during the final dramatic scene by an unexpected animal actor?  And why that’s not so unexpected in that city given the lifestyle of those animals.   Deb Wolfe talks about dogs, cats, birds & bears in today’s show.  Do you have an original song that is about dogs, cats, horses or animals?  Send it to us at deb@petliferadio.com and if we play it we will have you as our guest on the show!  Bears around the world are different sizes due to the Birdman rule.  What should you do if camping or hiking in bear country? And what if you see a bear?  Birds can be bonded to the person they see first and that happened to Deborah years back with a baby robin who would return every other year to land on her head or shoulder in spring just like the duck called Merlin that follows his owner through crowded Mexico city streets selling drinks wearing a Mexico soccer team jersey!  Police and Coast guard help ducks, stolen pets and a floating dog called ‘Bruce’. See one month old golden doodle puppies as they wrestle and play

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Episode 272 - Trump Look-Alikes, Puppy Chaos & 230 Bear Attacks?!

This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe asks: when does looking like Donald Trump pay off in the animal kingdom? Plus, an adorable update on nine three-week-old puppies as they prepare for their big move to the heated barn. Deb explores a remarkable "human tail" invented by two Calgary students that could help people with balance issues, discusses the alarming rise in bear attacks in Japan, and explains why pet owners shouldn't blindly trust AI for animal advice. After AI provided dangerous misinformation about relocating swallow nests, Deb turned to trusted sources like the Audubon Society to find the right answers and help save baby birds. Along the way, she shares a fun nod to Superman's Krypto and invites listeners to send in their own pet questions.

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Episode 271 - What Animal Did a 3D Printer Save?

Deborah starts the show with the best use for 3d printing, asking you to guess what animal a 3d printer helped?  Marineland mammals get a new life in America.  Can a turtle 'learn'?   When the dogs signal 'stay where you are', and the man says 'come on through' Deb says listen to the dog, ignore the man. When dogs aren't socialized properly to kids and odd things like scooters and wheelchairs, bad things happen, so do your due diligence to teach your dogs what is ok, and kids are ok! Remarkable Serval cat facts.  Deb talks about different mama dogs she's experienced over the years and how they almost always want no other dogs around their newborns, but this mama doodle dog welcomes the poodle papa into the whelping pen like a wolf throwback.

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Episode 270 - Stem Cell Treatment for Pets with Arthritis

Scientific tests show stem cell treatments help ¾ of dogs and cats live better and with less pain from osteoarthritis.  Deb Wolfe explains the treatments and costs.  Almost all older dogs and cats will suffer from arthritis someday so this is huge and it might be insurance covered too!  Today's riddle question is who is the most famous 'Debby' right now in the animal world?  Jet skiing man collides with killer whale.  Yes, that really happened in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver, B.C Canada with a crowd of tourists watching.  Trained dogs & crowd control horses are keeping London's streets safe from weekly protests becoming riots. Did you hear the phrase Kamikaze dolphin in politicians' mouths? Deborah considers historic suicidal animal missions like the Russian astro dog ' Laika' and how there has got to be another way.    Spring warnings about bears and baby animals. Is there anything worse than a bear raiding your garbage can? Deborah tells you what she found one time.

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Episode 269 - The Mouse, the Poodle & the Great Blue Heron

This week on Animal Party with Deborah Wolfe, Deb dives into a wild mix of animal news, heartfelt listener questions, and unbelievable real-life encounters! From protecting pets during dangerous summer heat waves and the hidden dangers of marijuana exposure in pets, to the historic Kentucky Derby win by the first female trainer ever, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and expert insight. Deb also shares hilarious tales of her mouse-hunting cats (and heroic poodle), reveals the shocking answer to a great blue heron rescue riddle, and explains why therapy dogs are helping autistic children become stronger readers — much to one grandfather’s confusion. It’s an emotional, funny, and thought-provoking episode full of animal behavior, compassion, and surprising animal heroes.

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Episode 268 - Eagles, Bears & Vaping Squirrels — Animal Party Gets Wild

On this wildly entertaining episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives into everything from dramatic eagle rescues and vaping squirrels to mysterious dog ear “aliens” and bear break-ins! Discover why a cocker spaniel’s chronic ear problem turned out to be something shockingly unexpected, how to safely care for hairy dog ears, and why pet parents should never ignore “different than usual” symptoms. Deb also explores clever animal intelligence, microchip miracle stories, astronaut reunion joy, and a fun celebrity animal trivia challenge. It’s a funny, fascinating, and heartwarming ride through the wild world of animals.

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Episode 267 - Mirror, Mirror: Which Animals Recognize Themselves?

Deb Wolfe talks about surprising animal intelligence tests which compare dogs, horses, elephants, birds and others can recognize themselves, & animals & people they like or fear in mirrors and photos.    News from India showing animal protection needs stronger penalties plus a warning to NEVER LEAVE PETS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS!

Why grooming your elderly cat matters and how to make the other cats accept it when it returns smelling 'funny' like strange places.  Deborah contrasts this to dogs and how they are never fooled by a new scent on an old friend whereas cats hit the panic 'stranger danger' alarm.  If you want to see foraging, homestead how to videos please go to foragerdeb on TikTok and to see the Doodle Poodle team in action go to campgooddog on TikTok.

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Episode 266 - Is Your Dog OCD… or Just Bored?

This week on Animal Party with Deborah Wolfe, listener questions spark a fascinating and funny deep dive into the minds of our pets—featuring special guest Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs. Can dogs really have OCD? Are we over-labeling our pets with human psychology—or are science and behavior more connected than we think? From Prozac for pups to the surprising truth about breed instincts, Deb and Dr. Coren explore how genetics, lifestyle, and training shape behavior. You’ll also learn why a bored Border Collie might redecorate your house, how to choose the right breed for your life, and whether 21 days is really enough to break a bad habit (spoiler: not even close!). Smart, insightful, and full of humor, this episode helps you better understand what makes your pet tick—and how to create a happier life together.

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Episode 265 - The Snack Stalker and the 40-Year Grudge

On this week’s Animal Party with Deborah Wolfe, Deb tackles a hilarious listener question about a dog who constantly stalks snacks like a casino blackjack dealer—and shares smart training tips to stop treat obsession for good. Then she dives into the fascinating world of animal memory, loyalty, and grudges: from the legendary Hachikō to crows, elephants, orcas, and chimps who never forget being wronged. Deb also clears up a surprising myth about wolves reacting to leather, spotlights the urgent need to protect endangered Manatee populations in Florida, and applauds a heroic recycling worker who saved abandoned kittens just in time. Funny, heartfelt, and packed with animal insight, this episode is classic Animal Party

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Episode 264 - Inside Your Pet’s Mind: Dr. Stanley Coren Explains It All

This week on Animal Party, host Deborah Wolfe welcomes renowned dog expert and psychologist Dr. Stanley Coren for a fascinating deep dive into how pets think, learn, and behave—especially as they age. From quirky kitten behaviors like nighttime suckling and early separation issues, to the evolving personality of senior dogs, this episode explores the powerful roles of socialization, breed traits, and sensory changes. Dr. Coren breaks down why older dogs can become more fearful, how vision loss affects confidence, and why Border Collies may grow more anxious over time. Plus, practical advice on managing behavioral challenges—from leash techniques and training tools to choosing the right pet for your lifestyle. It’s an insightful and eye-opening conversation every pet parent won’t want to miss.

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Episode 263 - Can Animals Think Like Us? Whales, Cuttlefish & Super Sniffing Dogs

On this episode of Animal Party, Deborah Wolfe dives into fascinating animal intelligence, surprising global animal news, and practical pet-powered tips for everyday life. From AI decoding whale communication and the surprising self-control of cuttlefish to the debate over humane lobster treatment, this episode explores how animals think, feel, and communicate in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Back on land, Deb shares incredible real-world examples of dogs using their powerful sense of smell—from detecting invasive mussels to finding wild mushrooms—and how you can train your own dog to do the same. Plus, clever (and free!) gardening hacks using pinecones and dog hair to naturally fertilize and protect your garden. It’s a fun, eye-opening mix of science, stories, and smart pet advice you won’t want to miss.

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Episode 262 - Why Nicole Kidman Would Love This Episode (Plus Seals, Sphynx Cats & Poop Mysteries!)

The celeb trivia question today is Why will Nicole Kidman love today's show?    Deb explains the connection between dogs and Seals, the 'dogs of the sea'.  Karma gets some burglars in England when llamas rally.  A listener comments on a deb wolfe- pet expert Facebook posted photo of Fabio the fancy white poodle, after a fresh roll in bear poop!

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Episode 261 - Whale Talk, Dog Smarts & Buyer Beware!

This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe explores some truly fascinating topics—from groundbreaking science to everyday pet wisdom. Discover how AI is helping Swedish  scientists decode whale language, revealing complex communication systems that rival human speech. Deb also dives into surprising research showing that female dogs may be better judges of human competence than males, and what that means for your relationship with your pet. Plus, learn how to spot misleading online reviews before you buy pet products, and hear a cautionary tale about unexpected fees with Uber Pet. It’s an eye-opening, entertaining mix of animal intelligence, behavior, and real-world pet owner insights you won’t want to miss.

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Episode 260 - Can Dogs Smell Bad Intentions? Plus Pet Food Tips, Cat Teasing, and Turkey Trouble

On this lively episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe clears her desk with a fun, fast-moving mix of listener questions, animal behavior insights, and surprising stories. Deb shares what she really feeds her own dogs and cats, why she believes variety matters in pet nutrition, and whether pet insurance is worth it for an accident-prone dog. She also explores how humans unconsciously react to fear-based scents, why animals are even better at reading emotion and intention through smell, and what that means for trusting your dog’s instincts. Along the way, Deb talks wild turkeys on the attack, why cats love teasing and gravity experiments, the surprising origin of the Sphynx cat, and the amazing true story of a cat that helps train guide dogs by serving as the ultimate distraction.

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Episode 259 - Why Is IKEA’s Stuffed Monkey Sold Out—And What Animals Know About You That You Don’t

Do you know why the most sold out item at Ikea Canada wide is a stuffed monkey? How about the top 15 reasons to leave a party? Deborah gives you some beautiful news about rescued California sea lions and a new family.  Deb Wolfe shares the results of a new study proving that People unknowingly react to scents like the sweat from a skydiver and animals are even better at detection of intention or situation through scent.   Deb's tips for making cats not want to poop/pee in your garden.  'Best in Show' newly on Netflix, Deb's fave.  Deborah Wolfe summarizes how she shows on youtube how to teach dogs the 'find' command to find objects, or people and even forage for valuable items like chanterelle mushrooms or find your car or the path when you are lost.   

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Episode 258 - Turkeys, Crows & Red Hats

Mexico is ahead of the curve when it comes to animal testing for cosmetics, but Berkley banned factory farms, Vancouver outlawed rodeo events & Canada banned the use of marine mammals in entertainment.  Bird News: in Wisconsin wild turkeys chase postal workers, and mischief caused by wild crows are trained to steal red mega hats! Deborah explains why the turkeys and other farm animals attack men and boys more often than women and girls.  Deborah begins to answer the listener's question;
'Why do Seals seem like dogs?'  More to come about seals and dogs on the next show. 

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Episode 257 - Why Does My Dog Elbow Me in the Groin?

Deb Wolfe answers a listener's question, 'Why does my dog elbow me in the groin when we cuddle on the couch watching CNN?'   Deborah warns that dogs are likely to do this during the Superbowl too and explains why and how to stop it and other rude attention getting nuisance behaviors.  Iguanas dropping from trees in Florida due to slight cold brings into focus the need to respect the people and animals who live in extreme places and not underestimate them.  Does your pet think you studder?  Which species has gay male baby thieves? Deborah notes the increasing impact of video evidence in cases involving vicious dogs and how a video got the 3 strike rule bypassed.

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Episode 256 - Monkeys, a Goat, and the Age of ‘Is This Even Real?’

It’s a full-on cat party in Deb Wolfe’s studio this week—three cats, one giant microphone, and a black kitty named Xena who literally announces herself (yes, Deb accidentally taught her the “Xena warrior yell,” and now she uses it like a doorbell). From there, Deb answers listener questions with a hilarious detour into the surprising perks of non-shedding dogs (more hugs, fewer “hair barbs” in your clothes), plus a fascinating look at whether mom and dad dogs recognize their grown puppies when they return home. Then it’s time for the episode’s quiz: what cat made it into the Guinness Book of World Records? (Spoiler: it involves wheels.) Deb wraps with wild animal news and a timely reminder about the internet: between AI videos and viral “sightings,” sometimes it’s hard to know what’s real—like the strange case of escaped monkeys… and a missing goat. Ciao meow!

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Episode 255 - Bad Bunny, Blue Ribbons, Olympic Dogs & Brave Pigeons

How did Deborah Wolfe sing on stage with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl?   The Church of the Blues is the answer!  Deb keeps you up to date on the pets of the world with stories about Dogs at the Olympics, Catherine Ohara, Pretty Penny the Canadian Dobie that won Westminster, and the classic movie ‘Best In Show’.  A must see!!!!Deb gives it 4 paws.  A correction about iguanas and the PETA suggestion that ended up being contrary to Florida’s best interests.  What do you think about Sabrina Carpenter and the dove (white Pigeon) in her act at the Grammy’s; cute or cruel? Deb Wolfe shares surprising facts about pigeons: did you know they see differently than we do and have a magnetic compass in their beaks? Sometimes dog owners speaking up loud and fast in response to proposed off-leash area changes works. Hooray & congrats to the Vancouver residents who fought to keep the UBC off leash forest dog trails.  Well done!

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Episode 254 - Safe Dogs, Smart Training & Surprising World Leaders

Deb Wolfe explains how to teach your dogs to react to threats and not react to neighbors, random kids and normal goings on they should accept .  See https://tinyurl.com/yc6fydff for manners and dogs and kids.  3 large dogs attacked and killed a 13 year old boy in Nova Scotia; train your dogs to know the difference between a threat and a kid on a bike so this won’t happen!  When you think of Vladamir Putin do you think pf cute and cuddly puppies?  He is a dog lover.  Did you know that President Trump is rare in that he owns no pets unlike most world leaders and former presidents.

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Episode 253 - Can Dogs Sense Evil? And Other Pet Mysteries

A Facebook fan asks 'Do dogs sense bad people?'  Deborah explains some of what dogs sense.  Wonder what kind of pets Maduro has?   The most popular pet names or what not to name your pet.  When a cat and dog work together it’s not always ideal.  Wolves use a lamb to hunt.  Be careful When your too fit dog shows off on the side of a mountain.  Deborah gives a home remedy tip for snowball legs on curly dogs who play in snow.

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Episode 252 - Whisks, Whiskers & Winter Wisdom

Deb asks the riddle, What do these 3 kitchen items have to do with helping pets: coconut oil, cornstarch, and a whisk? Cold weather tips for keeping pets warm and their coats free of snow.  Deb Wolfe explains why you see no police dogs and no crowd control horses keeping the peace in Minnesota.  Two listener emails get answered; 'Why do you give your dogs 3 syllable names if you told us one syllable makes them more responsive'? and 'Why do forces watch the pets of people they want to capture like Maduro?'  An unmarked leghold trap where it shouldn't be kills a young dog. And a tragedy in Australia takes the young life of a 19-year-old girl called Piper when dingos attacked her.  Plus two good news stories about a blind dog who works and millworkers who rescued 12 old cats.

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Episode 251 - Animal Communication & Telepathy

Deborah Wolfe tells you about experiments that prove animals communicate to their own species, to other species and to future generations and that telepathy or communication by sending and receiving thought pictures is something animals do well all the time.  In Sweden and in Paris crows are cleaning the streets.

How many police officers did it take to catch a runaway pet pig?   Tool making, and changing the environment are said to be human-only skills but you can see a poodle demo both these skills at https://tinyurl.com/4c6jeuyy.

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Episode 250 - Husky in the Snow, Cat on the Balcony: Same Call… Different Story

On this lively, news-packed episode of Animal Party, host Deb Wolfe dives into the pet stories making people talk (and sometimes overreact!). Deb breaks down why a husky happily playing in the snow isn’t the same as a cat left stranded on a freezing balcony for months—and why knowing the difference matters when calling the SPCA. She also shares an important warning about avian flu after pets in Alberta became sick from eating infected birds, plus a cautionary tale about airline pet travel after a family was denied boarding over a questionable policy. And of course, Deb brings the quirky fun with a “you can’t Google this” teaser—then reveals the surprising Bruce Springsteen connection to Banff National Park. The episode wraps with a touching reminder of how deeply dogs absorb our emotions, after one sensitive doodle mirrored his owner’s life change down to the exact day.

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Episode 249 - What Do Keanu Reeves, Snoop Dog, and Ricki Gervais Have in Common (Besides the fact that Deb Wolfe Wants Them as Guests on This Show!)

Did you hear about the drunk raccoon and his record of crimes?

More seriously, a woman convicted of torturing and killing a family’s dog years back is found holding babies in the neonatal ward she snuck into! To dog park or not to dog park? What’s your experience where you live with dog parks and dog people.  Do you think people baby their dogs too much where you live? Are the dog parks good or bad?  Tell us or text us at deb@petliferadio.com .  Guess what the new signal my doodle has picked to show me she has found chanterelle mushrooms?

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Episode 248 - Colorblind Like a Dog? Paralysis Alerts, Bear Drama & Trail Survival

Does a color-blind man see the same as dogs? Librela, the new wonder arthritis drug for dogs has a health warning! Some dogs are being paralyzed and worse,  Deborah Wolfe tells you what to watch out for if your dog is taking Librela.  DNA confirms the trapped grizzlies in Bella Bella are the wrong bears.  Trail etiquette and  what to do If you have a group of dogs with not so perfect off-leash manners.  How to use bear spray. For training demos on cats (& dogs) check out Deb Wolfe – Pet expert on YouTube. .

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Episode 247 - Beyond the Cartoons: Bears, Whales, Deer & Dog Wisdom

This week on Animal Party, Deborah Wolfe takes listeners on a fascinating, thought-provoking journey through the real world behind our favorite animal stories. From grizzly bear attacks and controversial wildlife management decisions to whale entanglements, deer behavior, and chronic wasting disease, Deborah unpacks the complex relationship between humans and wild animals. Along the way, she shares practical dog-training wisdom from forest foraging walks with her own pack, explains why variety makes both dog packs and human teams stronger, and offers tips for staying safe and respectful in nature. The episode also includes hands-on dog-walking advice, a homemade turkey-pumpkin treat recipe, inspiring zoo education programs, and a reminder that animals like “Baloo” and “Bambi” are far more complex — and dangerous — than their cartoon counterparts.

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Episode 246 - Spare the Bear, Smarter Wolves, and When Your Dog Loses Joy

This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives headfirst into the wild world of animal news, ethics, and behavior—holding nothing back. From controversial puppy visits in prisons and the urgent call to “spare the bear” in Florida, to fascinating discoveries about koala fingerprints and wolves using human fishing traps as tools, Deb challenges the outdated idea that animals don’t think, plan, or adapt. The episode also shifts to heartfelt, real-world pet guidance as Deb walks listeners through how to recognize when a dog’s sudden emotional withdrawal could signal illness, loss, or environmental stress—and why a vet visit can’t wait. Along the way, she delivers laugh-out-loud stories (including pigs on the run and a dog confused by DoorDash) with the insight of a seasoned animal behavior expert. Smart, funny, and fiercely compassionate, this episode proves that animals—and the people who love them—deserve to be taken seriously.

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Episode 245 - From Pygmy Owls to Pet Monkeys: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

On this wild episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe shares the late-night surprise visitor that swooped into her office—a fierce little northern pygmy owl—and what she learned about these tiny, hummingbird-hunting predators. She dives into quirky and troubling animal news, from Trailer Park Boys’ cat-loving Bubbles actor facing assault charges, to Tom Brady cloning his beloved dog and what it says about nature vs. nurture. Deb also spotlights a retirement “spa” for elderly penguins in New England, a pet monkey wreaking havoc in a Halloween store, and why monkeys make terrible pets. Plus, she unpacks why dogs sneeze when their mood shifts and offers heartfelt advice on keeping pets safe and stress-free—especially far away from scream therapy sessions, fireworks, and chaotic crowds.

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Episode 244 - Wildlife News

Dogs fed Yogurt and wine on reality shows.   Sea otters attack surfers and steal their boards in Santa Monica.  Taylor Swift donates a sea otter tshirt for auction and raises 2 million for the Santa Monica Aquarium. Snoop Dog rescues a whole dog shelter in NYC.  A Hawaiian humpback called ‘Astroboy’ gets rescued from fishing debris while ‘deadliest catch’ fishermen attack each other’s gear leaving debris to cause future problems for marine life.  Trump tells Colorado to stop importing Canadian wolves and Deb explains the important planet saving logic behind the importation of wolves to the USA , American elk to Canada, Canadian beavers to Scottland and Israel’s attempt to restore all the animals from the bible. 

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Episode 243 - How To Teach Pets to Not Beg For Food Plus Monkey, Ostrich, Beluga News

Deb Wolfe asks do you know What Jane Goodall’s favorite animal was? Ostrich farm update; the covid surviving birds and their fate. Marine Land Belugas are caught up in an international trade issue as they shut down the exhibit. Deb describes the American Dipper, and an old-fashioned American word cat lovers should like ‘Catawampus’.  Deb Wolfe gives training tips on How to teach dogs not to beg and cats not to trick people into over feeding.

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Episode 242 - Mushroom Foraging with Dogs

Deb Wolfe teaches you How to train your dog to find valuable mushrooms or anything; dogs can find your car when you are lost hiking or find a child who wanders off or find edible treasures people forage for like chanterelle mushrooms.  Deb breaks down the simplest easy way to teach a dog, any dog to find things and specifically how to find mushrooms.  A big welcome to German listeners who sent me questions about this topic. Please keep in touch with more feedback and pet questions.  Got some extra pumpkin or a carrot or two?  Make these healthy chewy carrot pumpkin dog chews!

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Episode 241 - Top Dog, Alpha Cat & Boss Horse: Who Really Rules

A listener asks Deb Wolfe to explain some of the differences and similarities between dog, cat and horse pecking orders.  

We welcome your pet questions, comments & guest suggestions. Especially If you have a pet problem  please send us a voice clip message, or text message  to deb@petliferadio.com and we will answer your question on the air and if you send good contact info we can call or  audio zoom with you and do pr recorded training talk to play on air later. 

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Episode 240 - Pack Politics & Wildlife & Dog Topics

Deb Wolfe asks do you trust AI after it falsely identified a mushroom as a pork hock ‘?  Krypto take me home” , Dog lovers must see the new superman movie.  Who do you think wins the battle between crow vs seagull in a beach battle?  And we have a tight race between a labradoodle and a chihuahua for worst dog at the beach and worst owner.  A listener describes her two middle aged female dogs and how they steal food from their son’s one dog but not the other asking why this happens.  Deborah explains pack politics and pecking order dynamics in dogs.    Does a bear poop in the woods? Yes, but Deb discovered they also use their scatt to mark food sources like fruit trees.

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Episode 239 - Deb Wolfe Asks ‘Why Don’t the Chickens Cross the Road?’

A listener writes about their dog’s Vet bill after a stick was wedged in the roof of his mouth asking how on earth do you remove it yourself?  Deb explains how force is needed when cats and dogs are in pain and need help.   If you are showing your house, should you allow a potential buyer to bring their pet along?  What type of measuring cup can hurt or even kill your dog or cat? 

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Episode 238 - Why Dogs Lie Down to Say Hello — and How to Teach Go Find!

A long-time listener asks “Why does my dog lie down to greet other dogs?’ Deb Wolfe explains 2 reasons for this greeting. 

Go Find is a great trick which can become a foraging asset with your dog.  Deborah runs through how exactly to train a dog to find a treat or a sought after mushroom. 

Pet vaccines do not cause autism! An old Croatian proverb states that ‘two goats cannot walk on the same rope.’  Deb Wolfe points out that 2 cats can’t be walked with one rope either: but dogs? No problem! 

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Episode 237 - Volcano Goats, Bubonic Lakes, and Service Dog Shenanigans

Deb Wolfe reports on how Italian goats can save us from volcanoes.  Is Lake Tahoe spreading the bubonic plague? Stats show dog ownership in the USA has steadily been growing since the 40’s.    Deb shares a quote from a TLC seeking sister wife cast member’s mom, and an easy dog bone recipe.  Deb Wolfe points out the injustice of bad enforcement when it comes to support service dog rules; a certified support chihuahua gets in trouble at the beach while a fake service dog gets to stroll the Richmond night market rudely.

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Episode 236 - Cat Tricks, Dog Tips & Homemade Treats Both Love

What do you think is the most difficult animal to weigh at the London Zoo?  The worst dog at the beach award this week is well earned by some extremely rude bulldog behavior!  This 50 lb. snorting unleashed intact dog Beat out all other contenders with a stellar owner ignorance performance at White Rock pier.   Like that old tomato song, ‘I say Meela you say Myla’ and the kid and dog say, ‘let’s blow the whole thing off’. Why not name your dog the same as your kid as on TLC 90-Day fiancée, and other pet names that need to be changed and how to do it easily.   How to say ‘hi’ to a cat, and how to teach your cat to come to a hand signal.  Deb shares a super easy Cat treat/Dog treat/human treat recipe you can bake today with just a tin of salmon, egg, and flour.   Teen boys broke into a neighbor’s home and kicked the door in……to save 2 dogs from a house fire in Utah! 

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Episode 235 - Ears, Tails & Ethics: The End of Cosmetic Cuts

On this episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe serves up equal parts laughs, heart, and hard truths. We kick off with the Wyoming “wolf suit” fiasco—a cautionary (and hilarious) PSA about why wildlife can’t be duped by costumes or club tricks. Then Deb unpacks the growing wave of legislation in Quebec, the U.S., and Europe restricting cosmetic pet surgeries (debarking, declawing, ear cropping, tail docking) and explains humane, effective alternatives. You’ll hear a feel-good rescue from Canada’s Bay of Fundy, where volunteers freed stranded white-sided dolphins from knee-deep mud, and a tender update on Teddy, Deb’s senior poodle, as she weighs pain control, mobility, and quality of life. We close with a heartfelt invitation to adopt or foster—because while no pet is replaceable, there’s always another soul ready to love you back.

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Episode 234 - Shell-ebrity Visitors & Cat-didates: Global Animal News with Deb

Deb Wolfe catches you up on world animal news starting with the good and bad news about the incredible Indonesian leatherbacks who visit Canada.  Next its politics feline style in Boston – Who would you vote for? A little dog was very naughty at a Cincinnati Reds Game playing keep away with the game ball.  Deborah gives you her easy 2 ball drop trick so you can get your dog to fetch properly and perfectly.

Bird news with the latest update on the avian flu surviving ostriches.  Plus how did a bird cause a huge forest fire?  Justin Timberlake is battling chronic lyme disease – what you can do to keep safe.  Q. When is a silent, fast-moving ebike a bad idea?  A. When there is a bear up ahead! 

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Episode 233 - Chew-mergency! Peachy’s Stick Rescue & Other Wild Tales

What do you do if your dog bites a bone or stick and a piece gets stuck wedged between his canine teeth against the top of his mouth?  Deb Wolfe describes 2 recent incidents and posted video.

Algae can be a huge threat to dogs so be careful around water forbidden for human swims and lakes or water with excessive algae growth.  A 50 lb spaniel pup died after swimming in Nicola Lake in July 2025 prompting this warning.  Have you ever fought to keep something out of your neighborhood? The ‘not in my backyard’ attitude resulted in the death of Tex the Grizzly who was not wanted on Texada island.  Would you want a grizzly In your backyard?   

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Episode 232 - Lions & Dogs & Bears Oh My!

Deb Wolfe describes a few recent encounters between dogs and people with bears and lions.  Deborah describes the scene and asks you which of the 5 doodle, poodle type dogs do you think stood up to the bear? Deborah gives some basic safety tips for walking in forests and living in bear country explaining from the wildlife perspective.   Sometimes a pivotal moment can change a dog’s behavior suddenly and dramatically.  A docile dog may become a hunter all of a sudden for example.  But also a good experience like a swim during a heat wave can make a non-swimming dog into a  water dog.  Give it a try with your dog.

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Episode 231 - Parade Goats, Subway Dogs & Blue’s Farewell

The President’s military parade (for Trump’s 79th birthday) featured 34 horses, 2 mules, 1 dog (a blue heeler like “Blue”) and one goat.  Deb Wolfe explains the reason for the goat.  Dogs are big In Toronto – even downtown and on the subway! A few Toronto dog pics are posted; Can you guess how much Tex weighs?  

Please send us your reviews of pet collars that trigger pet doors, GPS track the pet , stop barking or all 3 in one.  Send reviews to deb@petliferadio.com please.  If your dog is exposed to smoke, yams can help.  Deborah explains how to help your pets when forest fire smoke is thick in the air.

This show is dedicated to “Blue’ a rescued dog with 3 names and 3 owners before Deb ( Aug 13 - 2011-June 8, 2025)
‘Buddy Blue Bandit’ aka ‘Blue Man Chu’  May you R.I.P. ,loyal friend, with a herd of your own at the Rainbow Bridge.

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Episode 230 - The Cat That Loves Clothes & The Tortoise on the Run

Deborah Wolfe explains the weird habit like on TLC my strange addiction where people eat baby powder and bounce sheets, some cats (usually weaned early as kittens) suck on clothing which is a form of Pica, similar to humans who eat inedible things compulsively.  How do you stop it and what do scientists know? A Missing 7-year-old girl followed the neighbors’ dogs into the forest.  And a fed bear gets killed leaving searchers desperate to find her orphaned two 3.5 lb baby milk fed cubs in Whistler.  Don’t feed wild animals.  The difference a good Vet clinic makes.  Deb contrasts two clinics: If you are in Toronto try Bickford Park Animal Hospital for kindness and outstanding care.   How far did the runaway tortoise travel in a month? Listen to the show and find out.  Please send your pet questions and product suggestions for pet collars that stop barking, open pet doors and gps track cats and dogs.  Listeners want to know what works and what doesn’t! 

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Episode 229 - Lasers, CBD & Old Dogs: Dr. Carly FOx Returns

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins Deborah Wolfe again to talk about laser treatments for rehab and old dogs.  Dr. Fox recommends supplements but also CBD (cannabis product with no thc and no high effect) for dogs with arthritis, anxiety and skin allergies.   See two old dogs do a pepsi/coke style test with a nutrivet vitamin vs a cookie for arthritis.  Which do you think the old blue heeler and senior poodle will go for first?

‘What is the worst pet to face in a Vet Clinic?’ Deb asks. Dr. Fox describes one solution for vet hating cats besides Feliway hormone products and choro treats which can help.  A listener describes his cat saying  ‘…since she always runs around a bunch and then collapses and sleeps after catnip can I give it to her before the vet to make her sleep in the car and the clinic’?  Dr. Fox explains why a good brand of pet food with grain ingredients is ideal.  Ever wonder about those long belly short legged dogs where the belly length is greater than the dog’s height? Dr. Fox tells us how you can help them age better all considering. Deborah shares a recipe for peanut butter pumpkin chews on the show.

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Episode 228 - Paw & Order: Divorce, Pet Custody, and Furry Behaviors Explained

Do you need a pet custody agreement or a paragraph about pet custody added to your prenup?  In Canada and soon in England you best get one together if you want your pets to be shared after divorce.  The new law in B.C., Canada was applied in a companion animal pet custody divorce case to award sole custody.  What did they consider and why not joint custody? Deborah Wolfe tells you about this new precedent setting case that will likely change the courts worldwide.   Check out Deb Wolfe Pet Expert on YouTube to see the product tests done by real dogs on vitamins.

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Episode 227 - Big City Pet ER: Tales from NYC’s Animal Front Lines

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins award winning host Deborah Wolfe to talk about the emergencies she sees most with NYC dogs & cats.  She describes how this Vet teaching hospital works, and what happens when a person can’t pay for care or when a guide dog or police dog is sick.  Plus Dr. fox gives her product faves for flea prevention in cats its Frontline or Revolution and for dogs Simparica Trio   Dr Fox explains the science behind why some cats land ok and others tragically fall from balconies.  If a car hits your dog and he runs away, is she really ok?   What if he is a big tough dog and he gets a small bite from a dog park fight?

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Episode 226 - Dog Drama, Rescue Dilemmas & the $10 Coop Hack

Deborah tells you about an old dog showing his cleverness plus a new dyi $10 coop project.

What would you do if you were sleeping after surgery and your wife was naked just out of the shower when a robber breaks in?  hopefully you will have a dog to protect you!  Deb asks the difficult question of how and what to spend time and money on when it comes to animal rescue.  Oscar the 10-year-old mini poodle found In a dumpster after abuse and neglect will cost 14k to help, and Oscar deserves that help but the many homeless dogs in shelters deserve the help too.    Deborah describes the Doodle puppies she has up for adoption ¾ poodle ¼ golden f1b doodles and so so cute.

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Episode 225 - Dire Wolves to Seth Rogen: It's a Howlin’ Good Time!

Deb Wolfe tells you about the long extinct dire wolf you may remember from  Game of Thrones back on earth living and breathing but maybe not howling.  Is a wolf dog pet a good idea? How do wolves differ from dogs as pets?  How you can keep your older cat or older dog in good shape and happy.  Shout out to Seth Rogan for his spectacular performance on Colbert’s dog adoption segment where he kissed every puppy on the top of the head.  If you know Seth Rogan please let him know I’d love to have him join me on this animal party podcast!  He is officially invited to this animal party! 

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Episode 224 - From Fleas to Feel-Good Pet Tricks with Deb Wolfe

Deb Wolfe shares a recipe for easy to bake 3 ingredient dog chews.  Plus why are Canadians like labradoodles? Deb comments on John Stewart’s comparison wherein he called ‘Canadians the labradoodles of allies’ . Tabby Tim…..thanks to you there is now a tabby cat trick on deb wolfe- pet expert on YouTube to go with the so many dog tricks and puppy moments.  Please subscribe to the channel &  ask for the pet tricks you want to see Deb teach and demo.

What is going on with fleas this year? Deborah gives you some practical affordable flea product prevention advice when it seems the usual tried and true expensive high end prevention methods are no longer effective and drugs are being suggested instead!?  Sometimes do you feel like a bad mom? Well compared to some animal species you are a fantastic mom!  

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Episode 223 - Golden Games, Woodpecker Woes & Keanu, Call Us!

Deborah Wolfe describes spring break at Camp Good Dog with kids, guest dogs, foster dogs, resident dogs and 5 week old doodle puppies! Cute pics at camp good dog on facebook.  Videos of the puppies from the first day till now, each day caught on video so you can watch them grow and change before your eyes from newborns to wrestling playful cuddly sweet puppies at Deb Wolfe- Pet expert on YouTube. Respect to the mine sniffing Jack Russel in Ukraine..

Deb points out a few examples of humans underestimating animals and their intentions from Woodpeckers to Golden Retriever extreme fetch games; why animals do what they do is often not simple.  Do you know what it takes to tame a cat? 5 steps get a feral kitten from wild to tame and ready for adoption.  Keanu Reeves? Deborah Wolfe is looking to chat with you on this Animal Party Podcast - about dogs of course.  Deborah finishes the show with a request for your pet problems, questions and reviews of dog collars; especially no bark collars, gps tracking for pets, and collars that open pet doors for your pet only.  We need some practical advice on what works!

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Episode 222 - Elbows Up! Dolphins Unite, Dogs Delight & Canadian Spite

Deborah Wolfe describes the meeting of 2000 + Dolphins off the coast of California swimming together in a giant mega pod with several species.  What can this mean? What did Paul McCartney do for dogs?  A listener asks ‘what does elbows up’ mean to Canadians. #elbowsup!  Deb Wolfe takes Mike Meyers quiet cheer on SNL (which has become a rallying cry to Canadians) to a bizarre silly level demanding Americans give the world its dogs back and replace them with Russian and Chinese breeds.  Now, that’s A Bad trade!  How do Canadians feel about the recent Trump/Musk actions and tariffs? A bit like a spouse getting a surprise divorce and trying to start to date other people again.  Some dog breeds have higher libido than others and that’s why some breeds are overrepresented in the accidental mutt population.  So don’t worry, Mexico isn’t gonna ask for its chihuahuas back!  In fact, 1 mama dog and her puppies can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years while 1 mama cat and her kittens can produce a whopping 420,000 cats in 7 years. Neuter & Spay is the way to go!

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Episode 221 - Drunk Pigs, Brave Dogs & Nervous Cats: Deb’s Wild World of Pets

Deborah is Celebrating Happy Canada Day with a few lines of Canadian song hits during the show.  In world pet news, hear what a drunk wild pig did after stealing 18 beers at a campsite,   ‘Tex’ the grizzly bear and Deb Wolfe’s prediction on his relocation.  Why are some cats and dogs afraid of things that seem harmless like for example a dog tough enough to stand up to a bear is afraid of an old house cat!  Deb Wolfe explains how to slowly desensitize dogs and cats to the fears they learned through trauma, especially during the 3–6-month puppy/kitten stages.    Could your dog or cat be afraid of their own name?  Deb Wolfe explains when a name change can help. 

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Episode 220 - From Hero Dogs to Puppy Thieves: Tales That Bark Back

In the news, a Heroic big rescue mutt dog keeps a bear away from an 18 year old girl . Thieves steal expensive puppies by faking a seizure in Denver.

Deborah gives listeners the Breed profiles of Pointers & Giant Schnauzers.  Does Deb’s border collie training customer have a shoe fetish or OCD?  Want to see newborn puppies nursing and dreaming? How about pups the first day they open their eyes or take their first steps? How do you tell the boys from the girls? Please subscribe so you don’t miss a day from the very first day of these 9 pups growing and changing until they go to their forever families at 8 weeks.

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Episode 219 - Tiny Papillons, Naughty Labs & a Cat Who Needs a Passport

Deborah Wolfe does a breed profile of the tiny dog that won agility this year, the Papillion! Why sometimes the worst dog list and best dog list have the same dogs listed.  How can the labrador retriever make the easiest to train list and the most mischief making list?  Puppyhood!  From good listeners like the Cane Corso to  the rarely listening Dachshund the dog world has many choices; Know yourself and what you truly seek or you may end up with someone else’s best dog that is your worst!  Deborah tells you about an unusual USA/Canada border and some pet issues that come up locally; When you need a passport to go get your cat to come back inside! Did you know cats can jump 6x their own body length? See footage of the 9 one day old doodle pups at debwolfe.petexpert on YouTube and subscribe so you don’t miss the puppy action & training demos on cats (& dogs).

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Episode 218 - Cat on a Plane! Sky-High Adventures and Hilarious Pet Travel Tales

Deb Wolfe asks, “would you want to fly on a plane 3x in 36 hours?”  Poor Maine Coon Kitty, Mittens got forgotten in baggage and had to travel back and forth 3x from New Zealand to Australia.  The same week, another cat escaped in the passenger section and wandered the aisles making friends on a flight from Vancouver to Toronto.  Deb suggests you take carabiners and zip ties to secure any escape issues that might come up by surprise.   Do you have cats and your toothbrush sitting in a cup by the sink?  Deb explains why that is a no-no! A simple office clip (shown on the show page) can solve that problem.  Deborah teaches you how to get your pets to pose for campy photos with props and costumes and how to teach cats and dogs the ‘find’ command which is ideal for older dogs and cats.  Deb Wolfe promises to cover more advanced find skills next Animal Party show and get your dogs and cats finding people and teach your dogs to find the car.

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Episode 217 - The Great Cat Conspiracy: Why Aren’t You Watching?

Deb Wolfe shares pet news about the Urgent FDA warning   a popular dog arthritis drug is dangerous, heat seeking drones put to good use and a 2.7 lb hero saves many lives.  A listener asks for more cat jokes please and Deborah calls on the cat owners who listen to this show  to put their cat loving fingers to work and click on https://tinyurl.com/mr2upsne, which is debwolfe.petexpert on  YouTube  and show the ‘how to’ cat training videos some love!  There are far more cat pets than dog pets and so many of you have both cats and dogs so why do the ‘how to’ dog training videos like ‘how to pick a puppy’ get 158k views while stellar cat videos like ‘how to’ teach your cat (any cat, every cat)  to shake paw get only a handful? Deborah asks ‘is it because you have given up on your cats learning or wanting to please you?’   Maybe your cats have given up on you and your one human trick of feeding them.  Please subscribe to the channel and click on the cat videos and leave a comment about whatever you would like to see me to teach a cat and I’ll make that happen! Ciao meow.

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Episode 216 - Bird Flu, Raw Food Risks & Scent Secrets for Cat Harmony

Dusty Rainbolt describes the cats of Iceland and the history of dogs there.  Bird Flu is a big concern for pet owners now that it has caused indoor cat deaths from raw pet food and has jumped species to cows in the US and big cats at an American sanctuary.  Deborah & Dusty both agree this is not the time for feeding pets raw foods! Check out the recipe for frozen yogurt doggie snack Deb shares on air; you may want to eat some too!  How to use scent to get cats to accept each other or accept new kittens.

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Episode 215 - Do Cats Love You… or Just Your Tuna?

Deb Wolfe chats with author & cat training expert, Dusty Rainbolt dispelling myths about cats.  Can they drink salt water? Can they be vegetarian? Deborah Wolfe asks ‘Are cats conditional in their love and respect like dogs?” and Dusty says even more so!  Dusty describes how her cats learned to care about her husband.    A reader asks if cats have pack mentality or peer pressure to behave badly like dogs? Did you know that cats purr at a frequency of 50-125 mhz like our ultrasound and bone healing therapies?

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Episode 214 - Top Dogs, Trendy Cats & Names You Should Never Yell at the Dog Park

Trends in breeds & Pet Names and what not to call your pet! Deborah brings you the rankings of which dogs are most popular
the past few years to today.  What names are too popular for dogs or bad for training cats or dogs.  How do you change a pet’s name and when should you?   Have you noticed how cat names are different from dog names?  It is nuts to give your dog nuts! 

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Episode 213 - Grain-Free Dangers, Pumpkin Power, and the Best Beds for Pets!

Are you giving your dog or cat grain free or vegetarian pet food thinking it’s the best option? It’s not; Deborah explains why feeding your dog a completely grain free diet can kill your dog.  How does eating a little canned pumpkin help dogs and cats with digestion.  How much they need depends on size as Deb breaks down how many teaspoons your pet needs with each meal.  Recipe for yummy peanut butter pumpkin pet treats at the end of the show.

Thanks to the Chicago listener for the pet joke of the day.  Keep them coming! Stacy Mantle from Pets Weekly, gives us her picks for the best dog bed and best pet cover for human beds, and Dr. Jory Bocknek, DVM sent a healthy tip message too.

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Episode 212 - Pugs, Pointers & Purrformers: Who Wins Best in Show?

Deborah Wolfe answers the question which is smarter this year’s dog show national winner or last year’s; a pug or a pointer & can you train any orange tabby cat for tv?  What makes the pug so likable but expensive and why is a pointer not the best choice for everyone?  Plus, how to choose a shelter cat for tricks and performing.  Imagine you went out one day and found two meowing newborn kittens huddling by your basement window and it turned out they were not domesticated cats at all, but bobcat kittens!!

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Episode 211 - Wild to Wonderful: Rescued Pets, Bear Escapes & Stoned Raccoons

Deborah Wolfe talks about Bears, Racoons, a horse hotel guest and fishermen saving a man & dog from a bear.  The show begins with a discussion of a guilty plea in the black market bear parts trade, and an incident where fisherman saved a man & dog from a bear. What do dog owners need to know to keep dogs safe from bears and cats safe from coyotes.   Plus did you know there is a very large horse who stays in a fancy hotel?  News about stoned raccoons, fentanyl concealed in dog treats and why you get a different kind of loyalty from rescued cats & dogs; and why dogs rescued on vacation trips sometimes need training once home.   For the most part adopted rescued pets like Chopper the Rottie cross (who behaved like a security officer at all times ) make for the most grateful and loyal and delightful pets.

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Episode 210 - From Fish Shops to Foster Homes: A Global Look at Cat Culture

Deborah Wolfe chats with Deborah Cribbs from www.givethemten.org about the cat situation in different places including Turkey, Tunisia,  Europe and America, and how the general attitude toward stray or street cats differs.  Do you let your cats have an indoor life only, or an outdoor life only or maybe they get to come and go when they want.  Different cultures are at play here and in Tunisia Deborah Cribbs described how kittens were often dropped off at the local fish store to fend for themselves.  Wolfe adds cat facts including  a description of why people are allergic to cats and describes  dog allergy trials for perspective owners of doodles or poodles (the hypoallergenic breeds) and that’s  when  Deborah Cribb made a fantastic suggestion; if you think you have a family member with a pet allergy but it seems to be with only some cats or some pets and you aren’t sure….you can foster a pet! Right, your family, and the kids especially, know the pet is there temporarily, but you get a chance to test that pet fully and if no allergies manifest you can adopt.

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Episode 209 - Paws, Patterns & Personality: What Your Cat’s Paw Pads Reveal

Host Deborah Wolfe describes the different paw pad patterns on cat paws.  What type of paws does your pet have? If your cat’s paws are different than the types shown in the photo please send Deb a pic of your cat and its paws to deb@petliferadio.com .  You can also send pet questions, comments and guest suggestions by text, or voice clip (Deb’s fave).  Deborah salutes the North Vancouver homeowner for his fence bear gate and asks why fish ladders aren’t required next to all dams? “If you have a dog trained to play piano, you don’t put it on stage with a guitar.’ CNN

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Episode 208 - Deb Wolfe Delves into The Topic of Class IV Laser Therapy For Pets With Practitioner Laurie Mason

Do you know a pet who is recovering from surgery or limps, or winces when touched or has become less interactive or seems to be in pain? Hot laser (which is warm not hot) is a drug free, pain free, trauma free course of treatments that helps pets heal and reduce inflammation and scarring with no side effects.  Laurie Mason describes some pet patients and how sometimes dogs and cats with behavior issues improved their attitude and habits when treatments made the pet happier and less pain.  Class IV laser can help with chronic pain too including cat declaw surgery ramifications!  Deborah explains why cats should never be declawed because it is the amputation of joints and not just a manicure..

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Episode 207 - Shining a Light on Pet Pain: The Power of Class IV Laser Therapy

Is your dog or cat in pain, or recovering from surgery or wound?  Laser could help!  What is a class IV laser? How does it work? What problems does it address? From Chihuahuas to Irish Wolfhounds and cats too Laurie has helped many pets with many different problems; aches, pains, circulation, teeth, hip, knee, and skin issues.  This week Deborah Wolfe interviews Laurie Mason from Guardian Therapeutic Laser.  Laurie discovered the class IV laser when her active swimming retriever, a 10-year-old duck toller, collapsed and couldn’t walk or stand.   And now she helps dogs and cats with home visits and laser treatments that make a huge impact on the quality of their lives and their owners.

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Episode 206 - Panda Babies, Strange Pet Laws & a Cat-astrophe at the Beach!

Deborah Wolfe describes footage of 3 cougars backyard window shopping for a pet meal.  Dogs can chase off cougars & bears but can also be hunted by them & cats are always on their menu so keep your pets safe.  Pandas arrive in the USA and baby twin pandas are born in Germany.  Why Climate matters so much to an animal’s wellbeing.  Strange pet laws in Columbus, Georgia and Barber, North Carolina.   A Cat lady brings her leashed cat through dense wild  forest trails to a  crowded dog-friendly beach on a long weekend…what could go wrong? Deb explains why this cat loving young woman wins the worst pet owner at the beach award, beating out a sneaky food stealing dog & 2 fetch-aholic barkers for the win in the category of most likely to cause a ‘cat’astrophe.

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Episode 205 - How to Say ‘Hello’ in Dog & Cat: Pet Etiquette 101

Deborah Wolfe teaches you how to say ‘hello’ to your dog & your cat. Plus how to recognize doggie best friends and spouses at the dog park.  Zoo news including a very fat penguin baby and two daddy flamingos.  A pitbull cross gets returned safely  home to the Alaska border from the Phoenix café thanks to microchip i.d. Do you agree with Breed Specific Legislation like the sign posted at Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on Facebook.

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Episode 204 - Cat Fights & Canine Clashes: Decoding Pet Behavior

Deborah Wolfe answers an anonymous email asking, ‘How can I tell the bully cat from the victim cat in my 3-cat family?’  Bullies sound, walk and claim time share space differently from victims and Deb Wolfe tells you what to watch for to figure this out. And how can you tell when two dogs who are usually dog friendly signal, they are about to fight?  Plus, a mouse stops a plane, and a cat makes a 1000-mile journey solo.  Did you know that Cats & dogs sometimes learn the other’s language.  Deborah describes dogs who speak cat, and a ‘Kali’, a schipperke dog who spoke cat more than dog!

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Episode 203 - Animals in the Wildfire Path: How You Can Help

The California Wildfires’ & the animals in its path; How you can help or be helped.  Best Friends Animal Society (lost pet line at 626-715-0262) is searching streets for lost pets and working to reunite them with displaced owners.  Pasadena Humane is leading efforts 626-792-7151*970, La Animal Services and Boomers’ Buddies Rescue, and working with Cleo’s Critter care which has set up an online amazon donation list.   If you can please donate!  The Shepherdess of Land & Livestock was coordinating convoys of cars rescuing animals and tending to farm animals left behind. !  Most of all, FOSTER HOMES, AND ADOPTION HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR PETS!  888-452-7381 PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE SPACE IN YOUR HOME FOR A WELL-LOVED PET.   If you see wildlife in distress, please call 626-344-1129.  Looking at the footage of the fires is so devastating yet hopeful and watching Canadian night flyers arrive to tackle the fire with water bombing at night (when its most effective) was a moment of pride for Deborah as a Canadian.  Wishing our American neighbors safety at this time.

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Episode 202 - Taylor Swift Inspires Cat Adoptions, Deb Wolfe Inspires Dog Tricks!

Deborah Wolfe tells you about Ragdoll cats like Taylor Swift’s 3rd cat, Benjamin Button.  Swift’s Eras Tour passed through Houston leaving adopted cats in its wake when a local shelter reduced its adoption fees in honor of Taylor’s love of cats.  Deb Wolfe explains why dogs need to how to teach a dog to play fetch properly with a video demonstration of her ‘2 ball drop trick’ on YouTube at Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert.

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Episode 201 - Cats’ Home Range, Dumb Puppy Adopters. Stupid Dog Owners with Bad Equipment, Eagle Battles

How far do Cats wander and travel & how big is their home turf? What not to do when you adopt an older puppy or dog? Deborah describes a Golden Doodle adoption that went very wrong involving traffic coyotes and trauma because the people would not follow instructions, and keep the dog, who was new to them, on leash and close till she truly trusted and knew them.  It takes a few weeks; not a few hours!  Stupid owner award should go to the family with the just weaned pup being passed roughly by wild kids at the crowded music festival along with their young fetch playing dog who was made to play across blankets and picnic spreads while on a FLEXI LEASH, & PRONG COLLAR.  Both devices should be banned and never used together.  Big thanks to OWL for saving 2 bald eagles locked in a talon battle.  If you want to see American Bald Eagles come to Vancouver, BC, Canada in the fall and help us count them!

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Episode 200 - Cats Can’t Do Math, But They Sure Can Multiply!

Deb Wolfe interviews Deborah Cribbs, Founder & Leader of the Give Them Ten movement for CATS.    Cribbs says ‘cats can’t do math but they do multiply’ and explains how promoting cat spay/neuter in Cincinnati brought the shelter cats no kill rate from 37%- 96%.  How many cats do you think wil result if a mating pair are together for 5 years? Think about it… how many offspring will a Romeo and a Juliet cat make if they keep mating naturally for 5 years and their offspring mate too? See if you can guess how many and listen to the show to see if you guessed right. 

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Episode 199 - Cat Origins & Bad Dog Owner Awards Go to Otter Lady & Frisbee Dumb Dumb At The Beach

Did you know Mary Tyler Moore loved poodles?  Deb Wolfe describes a well exercised standard poodle who is the life of the party on walks but also the easiest couch potato when inside.  Next you get a history summary of the many cat breeds we see today & their 8 common breed ancestors from a few ancient places.  What not to do with your dog at the beach! See how to train a cat & how to tell an 8 week old puppy’s temperament demonstrated with untrained cutie pie pets on deb wolfe – pet expert on YouTube along with cat & dog training videos.  

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Episode 198 - Choosing the Correct Pet

Deborah Wolfe talks with Dr. Jory Bocknek about choosing the correct pet and some of the problems new owners get surprised by particularly with short faced dogs and cats.   Why does it cost 10k to travel with a certain type of dog? What does a seizure look like and “is a dog who is prone to seizures safe alone with other pets?’ Asked a listener.  Check out deb wolfe -pet expert on YouTube to see cats learning tricks for catnip reward.  Dr. Jory talks about pet overpopulation and what you can do.  Please Contact www.givethemten.org to find a shelter near you for donations and volunteering.

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Episode 197 - Cats Cats Cats!

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Jory Bocknek your pet questions; You can send questions and problems to deb@petliferadio.com in print or voice clip.  Why does my cat vomit, scratch, purr, and is a sneezing cat or reverse sneezing dog a problem? Deborah asks Dr Jory which type of uncooperative pet he fears most in the exam room; dog or cat?   How can you make a fearful pet more relaxed.  Questions your Vet wishes you would ask and when is it best to neuter/spay cats and dogs and why.  See Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert on YouTube for cat & dog training demos or check out deb Wolfe-pet expert to see the 8 rescue pups and their mama.  

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Episode 196 - Blue Eyed Puppy, Dogs Who Fish, Cats Who Wake Owners, & How Much To Feed Pets

Deborah answers your email questions; ‘Can Dogs Catch Fish?’, ‘How can I STOP my cats from waking me for breakfast at 6 am?’ How much should you feed your pets and how can you tell when your dog or cat is too fat or too thin? Send your pet questions to deb@petliferadio.com by text, email or voice clip and Deborah will talk about it on the show and help you solve your pet problems. 

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Episode 195 - Animal News, Hot Weather Tips, Cone Collars, Come at Dog Park

Deborah tells you about a news story that at first seemed like a nice dog was attacked by a man with a machete, but then as facts came to light it may be that the dog scared the man with barking.  Either way, the incident was brutal and almost cost the dog his life and could have been avoided by common sense.  Deborah helps you to understand the dog’s perspective and how you can diffuse the situation should you get barked at by a loose dog on a trail.  How voice matters when teaching dogs and step by step how to get your dog to come to you at the off-leash dog park.  To cone or not to cone? 

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Episode 194 - Cat Tricks, & How to Touch & Groom Difficult Pets

Deborah Wolfe shares cat trick training tips with a demo of 2 kittens learning to come, climb, follow a hand (or wand) and jump posts on command; all by seizing a playful moment and adding command words and praise with touch.  Click on my YouTube to see this in action.  Plus More tricks and training at Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube .  Deb talks about the benefits of cat neuter & spay and discusses bully dog breed bans after a recent incident with the owner still on the loose.   

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Episode 193 - Taylor Swift Loves Her Cats!

Deborah Wolfe talks about Taylor Swift’s 3 cats, what old pets need & trick training tips for dogs and cats!  See Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube for cat and dog training demos and how to test puppy temperament/personality with 2 cute 8 week old rescued pups.  Where does your cat come from? The last 3 original cats; Siamese, Abyssinian, Chinchilla.  ‘Karma is a cat purring on my lap because it loves me!!!’ Taylor Swift.  A little Taylor talk about Meredith Grey the Scottish Fold you might spot in Deadpool 2.  Deb says the fastest learners are Standard Poodles and trick cats.  Check out Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on Facebook to see a fantastic Poodle photo shoot.  

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Episode 192 - Orcas, Raccoons and Hello Kitty!

Deborah talks about how community cats can alleviate rat problems, pet raccoons wreaking havoc in Tokyo, and Orca whales attacking boats!  Also, can cats have jobs?

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Episode 191 - Lost Cat Returns After 8 Years!

Lost cat returns after 8 years; found 165 km away! Only 10 % of lost cats get returned to their owners (compared to 60% of dogs) so please microchip, tattoo and put id tags and collars on your cats.  Why do you need a kennel or crate for every pet no matter how well behaved? Are cats smarter than dogs?  Can cats learn tricks? See a rescue kitten bottle feed on YouTube and watch Deb Wolfe’s cat and dog training videos at DebWolfe-PetExpert on YouTube.  If your cat is aloof, he’s given up on paying attention to you, and if your cat ( or dog) is destructive It is probably something you taught him!   Deborah can help! 

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Episode 190 - Coyotes, Flood, & Celebrity Pet Gossip

Deb talks about the terrible flooding in Texas; the many pets rescued, and what you can do to make sure your pet survives natural disaster evacuation. First responders and pet rescue. Training tips described with demos of all the basics plus games and tricks at Deb Wolfe – Pet Expert on YouTube. Coyotes biting people in the city!  Matt Damon, Nicole Richie & the Great Carol Burnett all have pet stories to tell.

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Episode 189 - Animal News & Training Tips

American politician who wanted to be Trump’s running mate, Kristi Noem, wrote that she killed her dog and a goat and her explanations are baffling. Is she bragging about killing her pointer puppy because she thinks voters will like this toughness? When a dog won’t hunt you train it, give it away or sell it…you don’t kill it!  This is an example of wrong-headed bad decision making and emotional detachment that is extreme.  Why did the goat deserve to be shot? Apparently because it smelled musky.  So she shot a puppy for being a puppy and shot a goat for smelling like a goat.  

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Episode 188 - Hot Weather, Toy Dogs at The Beach, Pit Bull Road Rage, Doggie Fears & Bullying, & An Unexpected Litter

Deborah gives out hot weather safety tips, doggie beach etiquette, and training advice on how to diffuse fears and stop a dominant dog from bullying people. Imagine checking two dogs into Camp Good Dog for boarding and getting the call that you’ll be collecting 10 dogs because your girl dog delivered 8 puppies and you didn’t even know she was pregnant!

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Episode 187 - Keep Your Pets Safe from Heat, And Keep Your Cars Safe Too

Deborah gives you some stats about pets in hot cars, and bears in hot cars too! Wildlife and cars must get along better.  Summer heat safety plus what to pack and how to teach dogs and cats to like their carrier/crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate someday. Prong collars are not necessary for any dog anytime but especially not sweet well behaved older dogs.  Update your equipment as your pets age and needs change.  Rescue Freya’s litter of 8 black and white puppies born June 25 by surprise just opened their eyes; A beautiful site.  1 pup is spoken for 7 still need foster homes and forever homes.  Border Collie/Heeler cross puppies. The 2 healthy well behaved parents will need homes too. 

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Episode 186 - How To Teach Your Dog to Find Pets & People

Deborah Wolfe starts with some world pet news including a town in Italy testing doggie poop DNA and ai involved in reuniting an orca calf with her pod.  Karen Nixon joins Deb to talk about how you can train any dog to track, trail or search and find.   The dog will enjoy this like a favorite game.  She describes beginner exercises you can do at home and tells you how to go further.  Every dog may shut down when afraid and lost like the one found after a month missing in the forest by Lynden Washington. Check out the Missing Animal Response Network for more information.

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Episode 185 - ‘Halo’, The Dog Who Finds Lost Pets

Have you ever had a dog run off when a gate broke in the wind, or a dog or cat run off spooked from a storm or fireworks?  Your mind goes to every bad thing that could happen from coyotes to traffic and you call the pet’s name till your throat hurts and you get everyone you can posting online and on telephone poles.  Karen Nixon looks at the lost pet posts and offers to help along with other volunteers at the Pet Detectives Team. They come to you with a dog on a leash, like Halo the white Swiss Shepherd, that can sniff your pet’s scent off a blanket or pet bed and follow the trail from where it left your home to where its hiding.  Karen describes how this works and how cats and dogs hide differently.  Deb mentions videos she uploaded onto deb wolfe-pet expert on YouTube which demo how to teach any dog to find the car and find people with a game.

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Episode 184 - Adopting Dogs from Overseas to Vancouver Homes

Deborah Wolfe talks to Jan Olson from Last Dog Rescue about the Mexican rescue dogs she’s worked with over the years and asks about the Iranian dogs and how dogs from the different areas compare.  Jan explains how adoptions work from start to finish and describes one happy family and very happy little rescue dog who came out from under the couch and into the bed of his owners after some weeks. Loved at Long Last Dog Rescue needs people travelling home to Vancouver from Mexico, Iran, China, Korea, Northwest territories or California to offer to bring a rescue dog back as checked baggage (no charge to you and other people will deliver and collect the dog from the airports.  Foster homes, Adoption families and Donations also needed.

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Episode 183 - Adopting Dogs from Overseas Rescues Here

Deb Wolfe delivers news about 300 cats rescued up north as her guest talks about dog population numbers exploding in the NWT due to no spay /neuter.  China, Korea, Mexico, Iran, California, North West Territories have overflowing dog rescues eager to export sweet dogs to good homes here.  The dogs rescued from the streets are good with people and other dogs or they wouldn’t get rescued in those places.  Jan Olson tells us why we need to rescue dogs from faraway places and how to get in touch or see the dogs available online.

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Episode 182 - Pet Tax Deductions, Dog & Cat Info

Deborah gives a safety reminder about drugs and goodies pets find in parks ahead of easter and the chocolate park plague.  Service dogs and legitimate therapy dogs’ expenses can be claimed as deductible expenses on your taxes but did you know that a portion of your expenses for a cat who mouses and a  dog who protects or even barks can also be claimed?  Deborah explains how you can do this for your pets expenses and save some money on taxes.  Please send your voice clips, texts or email pet questions to deb@petliferadio.com for answers on air from Deborah Wolfe and her guest experts.  Dr Stan Coren Professor of Psychology will be coming back to the show next month so please send Deb your nutty pet questions now.  So far we received ‘Is my cat retarded?’ and ‘Does my dog have OCD?’.  Keep them coming to deb@petliferadio.com

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Episode 181 - Cats, Dogs, Wolves & Cars

How to pick the right trainer for your dog; the questions to ask.  Cat comedy plus an email question about how to stop a cat from paw kneading the owner at bedtime.  Deborah explains why black cats & dogs make great pets.  Deborah asks her listeners (97k plus per show) what type of car/ SUV is best for taking 4-8 dogs to dog parks, beaches and wild forest adventures.  A vehicle that is good on gas, cleans up easily, isn’t too low to the ground for snow and rough roads and most importantly it must be easy for all dogs to enter and exit.  Please send Deb your suggestions.  Be alert and protect your pets from wolves and coyotes especially in Powell River, B.C. where wolves have mated with dogs to produce a wolf pack that is not afraid of coming close to houses to kill pets.

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Episode 180 - Dog-Human Training Dynamics & Does Breed Matter?

Souha Ezzedeen, explains the 4th pillar of her dog training method, ‘The Way of Life’ which deals with space and boundaries and limits on a new dog no matter what the age.  Deb asks Souha if there are any breeds she does not enjoy training and that sparked a breed conversation, about the border collies, pit bulls and pugs.  Does breed matter?  Will the Xl Bullie ban in England bring good results?  Can a pug learn and remember?  There certainly are many bored medicated couch-potato working dogs, but is your dog an over worked over stimulated border collie or Aus. Shep? Like a kid with too many lessons after school?

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Episode 179 - Training by Creating an Ideal Human-Dog Relationship

Souha Ezzedeen, author of ‘the Way of Life Method’ dog training book explains the first 3 of the 4 pillars of her Way of Life Dog training method which enables owners to overhaul their relationship with their dog and start fresh with a new foundation;  First, the socialization of the dog in the new home, and second the attitude of the handler setting up routines, and third harnessing the drive for food and play rewards productively.  Souha explains how this overhaul from foundation up transforms the dog into a want to please, happy satisfied family member who is “SOUND, STRONG, & SPIRITED”.

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Episode 178 - Cat Behavior Problems

If your cat makes mistakes with litterbox habits this show is for you!  Cat senility, feline body language and habit breaking are highlights of this terrific cat show.  Cat rescue training suggestions, plus audience emails get answered. How can you tell when a cat is about to change moods or pounce? Listen to the show and avoid future attacks.  Send your pet question voice clips to deb@petliferadio.com to get your personal pet problems solved.

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Episode 177 - Cat Behavior Questions with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of Kittens for Dummies & Others

Why do cats meow? How can you help an old fat cat lose weight?  What does your cat think of you? Dusty Rainbolt and Deb take apart the most popular audience questions and give great entertaining, informative answers.

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Episode 176 - Multi Cat Peace & Good Litter Habits with Old Cats & New Kittens

Mark from Florida describes Charlotte, the 7-year-old cat, who has never used the litterbox!  After some discussion, the cause of the problem turns out to be Diva cat Molly who intimidates and bullies.  Listen to the show to hear step by step how to diffuse this sisterly rivalry and give the Diva a cardboard penalty box (a hockey style time out) so Charlotte can use the box in peace.  Next, Deb Wolfe describes how to litter train and introduce 2 rescue kittens to a young sporty cat and an older formerly grumpy cat. 

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Episode 175 - Wily Coyotes

Is Ozzy Osbourne an animal lover? He did save a Pomeranian.  Are coyotes smarter than dogs? Yes, and No.  Deborah describes some key differences between coyotes and dogs.  Honorable mention to the Dogs and cats     in Gaza & Israel.  Deborah responds to a Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert YouTube viewer questioning the morality of having the vet neuter two new rescue kittens “Cheech & Chong” with a math equation.

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Episode 174 - News, Serval Warning, Kitty Litter Box Training & Different Dog Breeds

Deb answers your emails about a litter of kittens learning litterbox manners too slowly, and a dog who ate a carpet and why.  Sometimes breed does matter, Deborah explains whether it’s Serval cats or Retrievers! Do we trick farm animals with food, or do they negotiate?  Does your dog or cat show they have a sense of humor? Please Tell us about it or ask your pet question with a voice clip to deb@petliferadio.com

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Episode 173 - Pets During Wartime

Deb responds to two emails from listeners including a man who thinks its ok to feed coyotes.  How far does a husky howl travel? Deb teaches you how to fake howl to tempt our dogs to join and sing along.  As war breaks out in the Middle East, many animals will be caught up in the chaos, displaced, injured or lost adding to the suffering of those who love them.  Deborah invites people in animal rescue in the Middle East to come on the show and tell us what you need.   Other animals, mostly dogs, will be working alongside soldiers in many ways.  Did you know that rats are trained for after the battles? Listen to the show to learn how rats help us with war clean up.   

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Episode 172 - Caller’s Traumatized Doodle Refuses to Enter Car

Allan in Winnipeg calls about his newly adopted doodle age 4, who saw another dog die in a motor vehicle accident when she was very young and refuses to enter the car to this day.  Daisy Doodle is terrific in every other way, and ok once in the car but won’t get in herself and Allan asks if the trauma caused the problem and asks Deb’s advice to teach Daisy to jump into the car.  Deb explains 3 steps that will work to get Daisy to think of the car as fun, and eventually climb in happily.  Kudos to Allan for adopting an older dog! When you adopt an older dog, the dog more than pays you back with huge gratitude every day.  If you have a pet problem or question; please send your voice clip to deb@petliferadio.com.  Right now, Deb is looking for examples and stories about pets who demonstrate a sense of humor.  If your dog or cat plays practical jokes or seems to enjoy a good laugh please tell Deb about it!   Last week Deb had a run in with a bear chasing her old Mazda (the bear won) and this week while leaving a busy suburb teeming with traffic and people, a baby bear moseys on by and Deb got footage of people getting far too close!  

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Episode 171 - Power Outage & Holiday Safety, Pet Etiquette, Cat Taming

If your power goes out and your home becomes too cold for your pets or too hot would you know?  Would your fish survive?  Churu a new cat treat made from real protein is Stacy Mantle’s go-to so Deb tells her how to adjust her treat reward process for two “ won’t be touched” cats.  Is your dog polite enough for company? Lays out 3 ways you can entertain gracefully with a well behaved dog and explains how to use the best behaved pet as a leader for the others. Deb and Stacy chat about enrichment toys, Christmas Pet Etiquette and blue heelers.  GoDog makes a silent squeaky toy both Stacy & Deb love.

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Episode 170 - Holiday Safety & Smart Pet Shopping, Cat Taming

The Bully Stick Advent Calendar caught Stacy Mantle’s attention this year along with the Canophera Coffee Wood Dog Chew for dogs and catnip treats for dogs and cats plus she talks about her favorite litterbox.  You can’t go wrong with Enrichment and sports toys from Soda pop and Kong and Kong has new fantastic water toys. Deb Wolfe describes step by step how to begin to charm 2 feral cats at feeding time.  Stacy loves the new laser toy featured at petsweekly.com which has 5 settings and simulates different shapes or creatures for your cat to chase; be sure chase play ends with a caught real toy or suffer the consequences!  Is tug of war a good dog game? Depends on the dog which Deb explains on the show.

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Episode 169 - A Child’s Experience Raising Newborn Puppies

Deb interviews Kiara age 11, Sharea age 8 & their grandmother (age not your business!)  About the two poodle litters, the girls helped midwife and as an extra bonus they tell about their neighbor’s motherless cats they bottle fed.  The girls describe what children experience helping puppies come into the world and watching them grow and develop.  How different was the first Moyenne sired litter from their current litter of Standard Poodles both from the same mama, 45 lb.  ‘Pumkin’? What was their favorite part of the experience?  Does size matter between siblings and does it make a difference in the puppy raising? How do the parents’ sizes affect the pups sizes and why is it best that mama is similar in size or bigger than papa? Deborah adds some facts and information and essential life saving tips like how to make a cheap easy ‘piggy rail’ so pups don’t get squished.   

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Episode 168 - Wreck Beach, Ospreys, Wildfires

Deb Wolfe talks about swimming with seals and hiking through the forest on the trail down to Wreck Beach in Vancouver, B.C.  Deb shares facts about the incredible Osprey and the very picky female when it comes to mating gifts. Wildfires are displacing people, animals and pets and this is partly due to replanting the wrong trees and using poisons.  Deb wants people to know that after Labor Day weekend there will be places at Camp Good Dog for dogs escaping fires and a few rescue dogs who need to find new homes.  Please call 604-515-2267.  If you have a pet problem or question or guest or topic suggestion, please send it to deb@petliferadio.com

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Episode 167 - How to Recognize a Stroke

Deb Wolfe describes Penny the lab and what she went through when she had a stroke while staying at Camp Good Dog.  Please see Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube so you’ll know what to watch for and if you must take your dog to the Vet immediately; Helpful tips like how to reshape your straw hat if your dog sits on it, and how to stop wasps without spray. Rocky the racoon gets trapped and relocated humanely, cats learn tricks. And Doodle puppies grow up before your eyes in other clips so please subscribe to the channel!

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Episode 166 - Huskies, Coyotes & Halloween Pet Safety

Deborah starts the show with some news about the town of Prince George and their troubles with fed coyotes.  Two huskies went roaming and ended up loose and lost on Hatzic mountain being fostered at the Sasquatch ski resort till their owner or a new owner can be found.  Deb explains why huskies often end up missing and lost and gives special husky training tips;  see Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube for training how to demos for every dog command including ‘come’ and some cat commands too and labradoodle dress up tips.  Are your pets freaked out by Halloween or excited to raid candy or eat decorations?  Want your pet to enjoy wearing a costume? Listen to the show for fun Halloween tips that will keep your pets safe and happy.

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Episode 165 - Raccoons

Raccoons attacking people and pets at the fancy beach in Vancouver.  Would your dog win a battle with a racoon? A Rottweiler did, but a Shih Tzu lost an eye! Watch Deb relocate a captured chicken killing racoon at deb wolfe-pet expert on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/2spcm4u3  to hear it growl and see its claws up close.  Please Send your voice clip pet questions to deb@petliferadio.com for future shows and Deb Wolfe is looking for celebrities with pet problems or pet politics to come be guests on the show. 

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Episode 164 - The Holleyville Hatzic Lake Experience (Air B&B)

Deb talks with John Holley & Karen Lee Williams about the guests at Holleyville and how they choose to play and relax when they stay and make memories at the Lake.  Big family reunions with 3 generations happen at the Big House which has 5 bedrooms (sleeps 12), and big groups come too; well behaved dogs are welcome on leash.  The smaller house sleeps 6.  Both Air B&B houses are waterfront lake houses in a country setting.  This past July almost every guest saw a bear, spring guests watched a hummingbird feed her babies, and summer guests enjoyed paddling the lake and slough plus special mention goes to a guest who swam every day of her stay at age 86, the matriarch of a big family. 

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Episode 163 - Fish, Birds & Animals at Holleyville, Hatzic Lake, B.C, Canada

Watch Eagles, Osprey, red wing blackbirds, swans, ducks, owls and even turkey vultures from the shore or from provided kayaks as you paddle Hatzic Lake and the sleepy calm slough teeming with wildlife.  Its impossible to stay at this Air B&B on a 33 acre old tree farm with 900 feet of south facing shorefront and not see the spectacle of nature; from the small hummingbird who built her nest beside the laundry room to the big black bear that visits the berry field you’ll see it all!  Hatzic Lake is 90 min E. of Vancouver, 30 min N. of the US border and strategically placed on huge bird migration paths. 

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Episode 162 - Pet Rescue News & Some Pet Math

Deborah gives a thumbs up to the ban on owning animals in England. Why spay your cat & why neuter your dog? How much does an 18-year-old pot belly pig weigh? Is the pig bigger than the heaviest dog and what is the biggest cat litter on record.  I boy cat plus 1 girl cat can produce 11,000 cats in just 5 years!  Check out Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube for adorable videos of 8 golden doodle puppies taken every day starting with their birthday in July.  Watch these cuties grow and change as they open their eyes, learn to sit and scamper and speak. 

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Episode 161 - Amanda’s First Dog Litter

After a fun night of dancing late into the night Friday, Deb Wolfe slept soundly until her cell rang with an emergency call from Toronto; a dog called ‘Riley’ was part way through delivering some puppies when something went wrong…puppy number 8 was bleeding from her belly button where mama dog Riley had bit the cord and Amanda could not get the bleeding to stop.  Listen to the show to find out what happened next plus information on the puppy birth experience.  These mixed breed puppies are lab, poodle, malamute, Maremma and will be available early September 2023 in Toronto .  Please contact Amanda on her Facebook page ‘Chasing Pink Skies and Butterflies’ if you would like to adopt a pup.  Pics of the birth were posted at camp good dog on Facebook end of June  and video at debwolfe-petexpert on YouTube.

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Episode 160 - Cougar Attacks, Dog Breed Recognition, How to Teach your Cat to Come when Called

Metallica scares off a cougar; Deb gives you tips for cougar safety & facts and a nod to bears and coyotes.  The top 10 weirdest calls to the Human & Wildlife conflict hotline ‘ How can dogs recognize their breed if they don’t see color?’, asked a listener.  And a promise for some cat training videos to come on debwolfe-petexpert on YouTube where you can see Deb Wolfe’s recent posts including her answer to ‘goat yoga’….DOG WORKOUTS, plus dancing with dogs lesson 1 (more to follow), & Off for a bouncy shaggy red and white labradoodle puppy called ‘Buster’

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Episode 159 - Dog Manners Training Tips, Cat Trick Training Tips & Bear & Orca Animal Attacks in The News

Deb Wolfe shares two animal vs human stories from the news; First, a cyclist gets attacked by a bear and escapes to tell the tale.  And have you heard about the orca whales in Spanish waters?  207 killer whales attacked boats in 2022 chewing on pieces of boats and torpedoing the hulls till they crack and leak! Is it a game or a warning?  Imagine being a man on one of the 3 boats that sunk in the last few weeks by orcas. The show ends with some tips on how to train your cat and when to do the training. Your cat can learn the same tricks your dog knows (like come, sit, shake paw) plus some extras and your cat will learn faster than most dogs! 

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Episode 158 - What Not to Feed your Pets

Quirky animal news is how this show begins and ends featuring a Russian cat drug smuggler, a pig and bear story, a kayaker and a snake on the loose. Then Deborah asks Tazz Latifi about dry pet food, canned food, and the commercial alternatives.  Tazz gets to the meat of the topic by spelling out which ingredients to look for and which to avoid.  Deborah asks about chicken by-product, soya, and ingredient and packaging trends. To feed grain free or not to feed grain free is a big issue. What about breed specific or age specific formulas?  

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Episode 157 - Do Names Matter to Pets? How to Introduce Dogs to Cats

What names and sounds to avoid with cat and dog names plus how to safely introduce puppies & dogs to cats & kittens.  Deborah and Dusty Rainbolt describe different scenarios for creating trust and eventually friendship between cats and dogs. 

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Episode 156 - Your Cat Problems; Litter Box & Beyond

‘Kness42’ asked about a male cat that urinates on kid’s and dog’s stuff.  ‘BaileyScott’ asked about an older female cat that kneads too much.  Dusty gives solutions to these cat complaints plus she answers some questions about a feed store cat that welcomes affection and then attacks!  Deborah and Dusty Rainbolt discuss how to fix these problems by paying closer attention to body language and patterns. 

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Episode 155 - Safety Tips for Hiking Near Wild Animals

Today Deborah breaks down the advice for dealing with different animals you may encounter hiking or camping; wolves, bears, moose, cougars and what to do to prevent disaster.  The first best advice is to avoid close encounters Deb shares some very easy ways to do that in today’s show.   Did you know that what you do when a bear attacks is totally different from what you should do if a moose charges?  Plus, there are safe times and safe places to choose for your adventures and you can learn some very easy to apply tricks for picking the right time and place for hikes and camping.   

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Episode 154 - What’s Wrong with Dog Breeding in America?

Deb gets Liz Menegon on the show ahead of her interviews with the Washington Post, Forbes and USA Today, to tackle the topic of what’s wrong with dog breeding in America?  Did you know that the USDA in charge of regulating food animals is also in charge of the pet industry?  Is the AKC doing a good job policing bad apples in the breeding world?  Liz says ‘no’.  Puppy mills are thriving, and the pups and new owners are suffering. Liz has a new app called HANDS2PAWS that helps people discover what breed best suits their needs and then directs them to the breed clubs with registries of ethical local breeders.  

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Episode 153 - Finding Your Dog Breed Match

Liz Menegon, long time animal advocate has a new free app called HANDS2PAWS which matches families with their perfect dog breed match based on more than just looks!  Energy, grooming and needs for mental stimulation plus size and drool and barking are all factored into the algorithm so you end up with a dog that fits your lifestyle and won’t end up in a shelter due to a mismatch. Liz explains that 60% of the dogs surrendered to shelters are there because of breed mismatch or medical conditions buyers didn’t realize. 

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Episode 152 - Pet News, Pekinese Training and Dog Mama Love

Deb Wolfe talks about the cat influenced Met Gala which honored Carl Lagerfeld and the bang-on SNL skit called “28th annual Badminster Dog Show” which showed a few neurotic and extremely funny bad dog cases.  If your dog has any of these fearful habits or barks and barks like the Pekinese described by the woe begotten listener please go to the training demos on Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube.

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Episode 151 - Pet News and TV Pet Problems

Deb Wolfe thanks the listeners for their long-time loyalty and the best pet radio awards and medals they’ve helped her win by sending in great questions and suggestions. Deborah reports on two different incidents in the Vancouver news with police and dogs. First a female dog walker is attacked by a guy walking with a woman and two off leash dogs and then a man walking his friend’s dog is jumped by police when his identity is mistaken.   

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Episode 150 - How to Groom Your Dog Calmly

Brenda Bell is back to discuss the ins and outs of grooming your dog and why some dogs are harder to groom than others.  Also Deb give tips on keeping your dog happy and safe in the snow!

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Episode 149 - How to Groom Your Cat Calmly

Is your cat a matted mess that must be sedated to be groomed?  Brenda Bell shares tips on how to get your cat to like or tolerate a 90 minute bath and brush and nail clip.  She explains why Persians can be the best and worst cats to groom.  Did you know that hairless cats need grooming too? And if they don’t get it, they stink!  Brenda has been grooming pets since 1989 and now her focus is on humane kind grooming for just cats in and around Vancouver; she shares her secret tricks and tips with Deb and Animal Party listeners.

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Episode 148 - Cougars, Rats, Cats & Dogs

Deborah begins the show with cougar facts and suggestions for cat safety and exercise.  Did you know that rats are musical? Why would a man walking with a woman and two off leash dogs punch, hit and kick a woman walking with dogs in the forest?  That’s what RCMP want to know as they ask for the public to report on what they saw Jan 29 on the north shore forest trails by Vancouver. Deborah gives ‘come’ when called dog advice for the listener whose dog will come when the husband calls but not the wife plus litter box logic that works for multi-cat homes.  

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Episode 147 - Search And Rescue Earthquake and Avalanche Dogs

Today in the wake of the earthquakes which hit Turkey and Syria, Deborah is delving into the world of search and rescue dogs.  What makes a dog a candidate for this work? How much training do they need?  When is a dog worth 20 men? When a person is trapped by an earthquake or avalanche- that’s when!  Would your dog rescue you if you needed rescuing? 


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Episode 146 - Pets Aren’t Humans; Don’t Feed or Treat Them Like They Are

Dr. Jory Bocknek explains why pet food fads are not the way to go and defends the use of smartly developed commercial pet foods.  He also mentions the free recipes online if you search ‘Hilary’s blend’ for those owners who wish to cook homemade meals for pets and want them nutritionally sound; bear in mind that usually means vitamins and additives and supplements are needed to match the full nutritional requirements.  Why babying your fur baby can backfire and cost him and you money, time and bad outcomes How to safely exercise dogs in cold weather and what to know when you go to your Vet.  Deborah suggests you google pups and snow tunnels for a laugh.


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Episode 145 - What your Vet Wants You to Know

Deborah asks Dr. Jory Bocknek ‘What do you wish owners knew’ and he explained What you can do to make your cat so much more chill about going to the Vet, and how to get your dog used to the Vet as well plus a list of other things he wishes owners would know. They talked about cold weather tips and hiking for different kinds of dogs, bloat, and year round parasite prevention with winter temps warming a few days a month everywhere and people venturing where animals live. 


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Episode 144 - Deborah Wolfe, Dog Trainer & Pet Expert Goes Solo

Deborah answers a listener’s question ‘why doesn’t my dog learn by watching, with examples of different dog breeds and cats and how they learn

If you like puppies check out camp good dog on facebook for photos of newborns (1 day old! ) and puppies of all ages if you scroll back you can even see them dressed for Halloween; https://www.facebook.com/campgooddog/ Golden Doodles, Poodles and now labradoodles too.  ”Sweetie” the one year old Golden Doodle who needs a new home is there too showing off her dog social skills and how cute she is with her new haircut; before and after shots make her look a different dog entirely.


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Episode 143 - Dog Breeder Pro

Deborah is delighted by this new software that simplifies breeding admin and forecasting like nothing ever before.  Mauritz Hansen explains how the software evolved to include all the paperwork and the time-consuming tracking of dogs, heats, matings, and health facts replacing a very big hassle for breeders to track all the info on every dog and then maintain good records.  Deborah points out that purebred dogs are vital to the world as they are needed for many finely skilled tasks we humans rely on such as seeing for the blind, detecting guns, or hunting and retrieving and that even though mutts are fantastic pets, there will always be a need for good purebred dogs. 


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Episode 142 - Coyotes and Cougars and Bears, Oh My!

Deb Wolfe talks about coyote safety and explains why they are attacking 8-year-old boys and pets in record numbers.  Deborah explains  what you can do to be coyote, bear and cougar safe.  Deborah answers listener emails about dogs including why do dogs chase each other, how do you know when it is too cold or too hot for your dog and who would win a fight between a small dog and a cat? Is broth okay to feed to dogs and how do you teach a one-year-old dog to come when called? Check out Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube for demonstrations of ‘come’ when called and costume wearing. 


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Episode 141 - Listeners’ Dog Behavior Problems

First Deb Wolfe tackles the many problems of a dog called Daisy who jumps up on people, poops on the floor, wails when alone and won’t come when called. Daisy was well behaved until recently and Deb tells her owner how she can get back on track plus expands this advice to help everyone with a dog who can’t be alone, jumps on people or poops inside.  Daisy also has extreme fear of the car which was alleviated completely when the owner followed Deb’s advice on a previous show to partner Daisy with a car loving dog for short happy park trips, but now Daisy won’t get in the car alone and that other dog isn’t available always. 


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Episode 140 - Royal Family Dogs

The sad passing of Queen Elizabeth is a chance to remember her many dogs and the love of dogs the Royal family exhibits to this day with their many dogs.  How many Royals own cats? Are corgis the only dog the queen owned?  If you were a Royal you could afford any pet so what pets do they choose?   Even with their wealth and access to trainers and handlers the royals have had some pet tragedy that Deborah explains is sometimes unavoidable.  Sometimes pets get into trouble and the owners must not blame themselves forever as even the Royals, Ellen and Oprah have had pet tragedies.  


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Episode 139 - Cat Behavior And Training Topics

First Deb asks Dusty Rainbolt about a listener’s cat who seems to have two homes, two families.  Then Dusty helps with practical advice for a cat not getting along with its sister and 4 other cats.  Together Deb and Dusty discuss cat body language, how scent effects cat fighting, and what to do when your cat returns from the Vet and the other cats are reacting badly.  Deb thanks Dusty for the face trick which helps to get cats to like each other by taking their face scents and spreading it from one enemy to the other, but explains why that would not work with dogs. 


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Episode 138 - Ghost Cats

People all over the world have sent in their stories of encounters with ghost cats.  Their cats died and later came back to visit!  There are even hotels like the one in Eureka Springs and another in Texas and other public places you can go to see ghost cats seen or heard or experienced in some way by many guests.  Dusty Rainbolt explains she’s received stories about ghost horses, ghost dogs and even a ghost rabbit and invites listeners to send in their stories.  Her book ghost cats will be available oct 1 in time for Halloween gifting.  Deborah describes one dog ghost encounter she had when Rudi the recently passed lassie type Collie came back to warn her of danger that was real. Get the book to find out where you can go to experience a ghost cat yourself.


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Episode 137 - Heat and Wildlife Safety For Pets

Coyotes, bears and raccoons can be very dangerous for pets and so can midday sun and heat.   Older dogs are especially vulnerable to stroke if exercised when its hot.  Does your cat come when called? Does he shake paw or jump up where you tell him to go?  If this sounds impossible, you aren’t trying Deb’s cat training tips!  She explains how you can train your cat to come to his name in one day and do many more tricks as easily as you train a dog, in fact it may be easier.  Is your cat painfully shy?  Deb gives tips on how to overcome shyness and fear in dogs and cats and help them make new human friends. If you know someone with a need for a special companion dog as a helper for a special needs person or child please contact us at camp good dog for a special price on a poodle puppy for service. 


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Episode 136 - Dog Body Language, How To Befriend A Cat & Chicken & Dog Sex Facts

Does your dog cause problems at the dog park and you can’t predict when? Learn to read your dog’s body language and you’ll be able to predict when he’s going to be nice and when not.  Deborah explains how head posturing is very key to signaling a fight and how to recognize different body language in dogs. 

Please See Deborah Wolfe, pet expert on YouTube video demonstrating body language in dogs.  Does your cat dislike someone or avoid certain people? Deb Wolfe tells you how to teach them to be the type of people cats like.  Did you know that dogs have four mating positions and very different anatomy from human males.  Deborah explains what dogs do and what chickens do when they make offspring. 


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Episode 135 - Elder Dogs And The Good Work They Do For Seniors And Their Dogs

Deborah Wolfe interviews Linda Osada, Dog Care Support Coordinator for Elder Dogs locally to discuss their work in many cities helping many dogs and their elderly owners.  Sometimes a dog is needing grooming, or Vet care and the senior just can’t get the dog to the place it must go and other times its walks that make all the difference.  When a senior needs to go to hospital even for something minor often the dog has nowhere to go!  Elder dog provides transport, walks, foster care, grooming, and help with getting pet supplies to the elderly when they need it most.  They have programs (they call pawds) running in several cities in Canada including in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. 


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Episode 134 - Dealing With Dogmentia

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Jory Bocknek when is a good age to spay and neuter dogs and how can people pick the right pet food?  Is there a new drug out that really makes dogs live 1/3 longer? What do you do when your dog gets senile and starts pacing at night or barking at nothing? This has become a very common problem as dogs live longer lives, many dog owners will face; teach your dogs hand signals to help with this and get some cheap night lights plus Deb and Dr. Jory offer other tips for managing dogs in old age.


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Episode 133 - Questions From Camp Good Dog Facebook

Dr. Jory Boknek joins Deb Wolfe to answer your questions about your unsolved Veterinary problems including a Frenchton dog with back-end weakness, a Doodle dog with undiagnosed seizures, and a Portuguese water dog with pneumonia and possible knee problems and a 6 year old lab golden cross who eats poop.  Dr. Jory advises on how to diagnose further, what tests to do and how to figure out what’s wrong with these pets.  If you would like to send a question for Dr. Jory please go to https://www.facebook.com/campgooddog/ and send us your Vet question.  You can also go there to see the 18 beautiful puppies born in March; 10 Moyen Poodles & 8 Puppy Golden Doodles ready to go in May!


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Episode 132 - Covid in Cats, Dog Pack Mentality Good And Bad And Examples Of Dogs And Cats Using Tools

Snow leopards, a hyena and other cats in zoos have been dying from Covid, but not dogs. Dr. Stan Coren answers the question about why dogs can be so well behaved when solo and so naughty when in a group.  Peer pressure is part of the pack mentality and irresistible to your dog he explains. Sometimes that can be a good thing like for the good of the pack, with sharing pup raising duties even nursing by retired mama dogs!  Deborah continues her ongoing argument with Dr. Coren pointing out yet more examples of dogs using tools and cats using tools and Dr. Coren responds adding an example of an unstoppable beagle and a Golden Retriever who would push a French Bulldog off a dock in order to rescue the Frenchie and make his owner proud!  Oh la la Frenchies are not good swimmers! Deborah compares this to the common example of dogs who learn to jump up rudely to get  redirected and praised for ‘off’ and polite manners. 


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Episode 131 - Coyotes in Vancouver Parks & Reaction To The Pope’s Comments On Childless Pet Parents

First Deb Wolfe asks her audience to rise to the Betty White Challenge and donate to an animal rescue organization in her name. Dr. Stan Coren describes the recent floods in the farm country surrounding Vancouver and Deb explains how the SPCA helped so many pets survive the floods safely.  The pope was in the news for his comments about childless pet parents and Dr. Coren explains some of the church’s history which was both against protection of animals and for it depending on which era and which pope. Deborah points out that photos of a Man with a dog makes the man more popular on dating sites when women looking for settling down and family making are searching and Dr. Coren explains the research adding that women with a dog or cat also get an upgrade in perceived kindness, and prettiness when viewed by men on these sites compared to their pet free competitors.


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Episode 130 - ‘Sit, Stay, Stardom’ - How To Use Social Media To Make Your Dog Famous

Deborah asks Kendra Clark, author of Motherpuppin Adorable:What to Do When Your Dog is Better than Everyone Else’s , how people know which social medium to choose to make their pet famous and Kendra explains that her book has a quiz for that! If you think your dog or cat is gorgeous and funny or adorable and should be a popular pet then get this book and make fame happen for your four legged friend.   A good name, good lighting and a cute wardrobe can go a long way to making that happen if you know how to post.  Kendra Clark also offers dating and travel tips and together Deb and Kendra name the top 7 things pet people do that are disgusting to non pet people which, coincidentally,  if you avoid them will help you date and travel with your dog! This is a fun light-hearted show with some really solid ready to use training tips from Deborah and modern pet fame advice from Kendra.


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Episode 129 - ‘Rescued by Ruby’, Debuting On Netflix March 17, 2022

SQuire and Louise (aka ‘Squeeze’) tell the story of Ruby the mixed breed herding dog who was two hours away from euthanasia when a policeman Trooper Dan discovered her and took her home.  Trooper Dan had overcome ADHD and it was just meant to be that he should find Ruby who needed to overcome what the shelter was calling doggie ADD.  Since most herding dogs have brilliant minds and quick reactions, a healthy smart, determined to be hard working herding dog can often appear as bad or difficult or lacking attention span, Deborah explains, and yet when given a job they outperform all others.  In this case there are so many twists and turns to the journey Ruby made and the boy she saved and the doggie actors chosen that you’ll have to hear this show to hear the full beautiful story and watch the movie to see it all.   When a homeless pet finds its rightful owner like Ruby did Squeeze calls that ‘Dog Winks’ which is the title of their book of short stories including Ruby’s. 


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Episode 128 - Smart Cats, Dumb Cats, Social Cats, Noisy Cats, Cats Who Are Good With Kids And Cats Who Are Not!

Dusty Rainbolt, Author of "Ghost Cats!”( & many others) joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about cat breeds ;smart cats, dumb cats, social cats, noisy cats, cats who are good with kids and the elderly and cats who are not!  Dusty and Deb go through many pedigreed breeds and what you can expect for behavioural traits with each one.  Persians, Himalayans, Abyssinian, Turkish Van, Ragdoll, Manx, Rex, Siamese and others are contrasted and compared.  


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Episode 127 - Ancestral Trauma passed down, Residential Schools & The Holocaust

Laura Cook describes some of the sessions she has with survivors of the Residential School system in Canada which took children as young as toddlers and placed them in institutions far from their parents, forbade them to speak their languages and treated them harshly so that many died or disappeared.  Recently in May unmarked secret graves of children were found at the institution near the town of Kamloops, and it is likely that many more will be found at every residential school. Laura fills in the bigger picture of what’s happened to Indigenous communities and Deborah asks questions about the rage and its direction. 


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Episode 126 - 2022 Cat Facts & Behavior Topics

First a tribute to Betty White who was a self-described animal advocate (not activist), and the huge amount of impact she had on the rescue and animal world both for zoos and pets.  Did you know that cats can use tools (like monkeys and humans and some very smart birds)?  Is your home the right home; When is it time to rehome a pet?  Plus, one simple way Deb uses to get two cats to like each other through cuddles and ‘the corporate scent’ behind why this works explains Dusty Rainbolt.  The worst dog toy for people who love cats and the best cat toys for people who want to tire a cat out and spend only $10.


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Episode 125 - What Do You See At The Sea? Part 2

One third of the world’s oceans are over fished and yet the oceans are home to 80% of the world’s diversity so protection matters. Dr. Christine Ward-Paige  describes ‘the blue economy’ and gives 5 easy steps we all can do to make a difference; eat sustainable seafood, reduce carbon, avoid plastics, keep educated, spread the word! Eoceans is an app that allows scientists, researchers and regular people like anglers, surfers, sun worshippers, boat lovers, shell collectors, runners, swimmers who visit the beach or ocean to report what they see to a network.  This helps clarify where endangered species are and when they need protection and can make a huge difference for conservation efforts.  Plus reporting on incidents, accidents, deaths, pollution and other hazards can lead to immediate response.  If you visit the beach or the ocean check out this app!


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Episode 124 - Allergies, Trauma & Remote Healing

Laura Cook rejoins Animal Party to talk about allergy healing for people with allergies to pets or foods or any allergies and for pets with allergies as well. She describes various Chinese and Indigenous healing methods she uses to get your body to tell her what’s wrong.  Laura explains that trauma and inflammation and allergies are very connected.  Pets will often take on our maladies and Deborah has witnessed this many times.  Did you know that a little of your own saliva placed on your chest and tummy will help your body heal itself? Tune in and heal!  


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Episode 123 - Animal Protection Party of Canada Talks Farm Animals

Liz White describes efforts her party is making to help farm animals (and end farming for meat subsidies), as well as efforts to help deer, geese, and other animals targeted for killing culls.  She describes successful sterilization programs that can work instead of killing.  Deborah brings up the subject of golf course pesticide use and run off and how that causes salmon egg destruction in the creeks close to golf courses and red tide in warm ocean areas like Florida.  How the off leash dog in the park is blamed for egg destruction when its clearly the golf course!!  Liz describes a golf course that is different and nature friendly with no pesticide use; a golf course that does not cause issues to all around it, in fact it creates habitat. 


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Episode 122 - Listeners Emailed Questions For Dr. Jory

What is the ideal age to neuter /spay dogs? Does my dog really have inverted eyelids  and  need eye lash surgery and if so why did my Vet not catch this? Dr. Jory Bocknek answers listeners questions and explains that misinterpretation of the stats behind a cancer study has led to Vets recommending later neuter and spay when earlier is ideal for cancer rates as well as training.  Deborah explains why training a neutered dog is much easier.  Deborah describes an urgent visit from a couple of one day old puppies needing to learn how to bottle feed.  Dr. Jory lists what you need in your ‘bug out bag’ in case you have to leave with your pets in a hurry.


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Episode 121 - What Do You See At The Sea?

Did you know there is an app you can use to report what you see at the beach and in the ocean linking your info with scientists, researchers and rescuers the world over? Whether its dead fish, or a live sighting of something special, or pollution or a fuel leak your reporting can make a huge difference to the planet! Deborah talks about swimming with dolphins in the gulf of Mexico and watching a  mama manatee nurse her baby; Dr. Christine Ward-Paige talks about her marine science adventures with rays and sharks…while pregnant!   


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Episode 120 - Strange And Wonderful Cat Breeds

Dusty Rainbolt, Author of  ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy' (& many others) joins Deborah Wolfe to discuss strange and wonderful cat breeds.  Have you wondered about the exotic breeds of cats or maybe you think a Serval cat is right for you ? Deborah explains why a Serval cat is a nightmare for most people. Did you know their poops are triple the size of normal cats, and they need a gigantic litter box which they may not use!

And there is more. …listen to the show to find out just how primitive these Serval cats are and how ill suited as pets.  Today’s show tells the truth about the different breeds; which cats are known to be quiet, which are needy, and which need a lot of care.  Persians, Turkish Vans, Main Coon, Bengals, and Abyssinian cats are discussed in comparison to other pedigreed cats including the common domestic shorthaired tabby. 


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Episode 119 - Positive Eco Friendly News Stories Around The World

Today Grant Brown returns to Animal Party to talk specifics on some of the exciting stories featured on happyeconews.com including drones saving dolphins, sprinklers helping flying foxes and newly discovered animals kept secret till now. If you have a teen with eco anxiety or you yourself are tired of gloom and doom stories that provoke fear to get attention this website is for you. It’s amazing to read about the good work being done in so many places so successfully to help nature recover.


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Episode 118 - Grant Brown from Happy Eco News

Did you know there have been 6,000 positive environmental news stories posted on this site in the past two years? And yet we hardly ever hear any  ‘happy eco news ‘ on mainstream media!  Grant Brown left his old life to start spreading the news that good people are doing good work and you too can make a difference in a small or big way.  If you have teenagers then you are probably saddened hearing them talk gloom and doom about the planet as if nothing can be done; as if baby boomers have caused unrecoverable destruction, and that negative attitude, Grant explains, is caused by ‘ECOANXIETY’. 


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Episode 117 - Animal Protection Party of Canada

Deborah asks Liz White to explain how the Animal Protection Party differs from the Green Party, Greenpeace, & PETA.  Liz describes a completely different political party that advocates for animals; on farms, being hunted, trapped, fished and for a kinder society. ‘Compassionate politics’ is the term Liz White uses to define the party ethic. What are they actually doing to help animals on the ground? Right now they are working to stop the Cormorant cull in Ontario and they need your support 


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Episode 116 - Dusty Rainbolt, Author of ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’ and ‘Kittens for Dummies’ and “Ghost Cats” & Others

Deb Wolfe warns of mountain lion and coyote attacks on pets in the suburbs and downtown areas of Vancouver.  Dusty and Deb talk about coyotes and pets and keeping them safe.  Deb asks Dusty a listener’s question; Do some cats have old souls?  And Dusty tells a surprising story.  Plus how you can tell the age of a kitten by its weight or how big a cat will become.  Training topics from the Cat Wrangler herself including how to train your cats to STAY OFF THE COUNTER,  and COME WHEN CALLED. Yes cats can learn these things!  If you try Dusty’s counter top cat challenge please send deb the video!!!


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Episode 115 - Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips And Pet Products

Stacy Mantle discusses the best products for the Arizona heat and pets.  Plus she reviews the light litter advertised as far less heavy, plus Stacy’s picks for durable dog beds, swamp jackets and self cooling beds  Pets Weekly magazine tests pet products and then gives honest reviews and Stacy brings the best of her product picks to Animal Party listeners.


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Episode 114 - Summer Safety

How can you tell if your pet has heat stroke? Do you need a puffer for your pet or a lint roller? Dr. Jory Bocknek updates us on the latest in flea and tick prevention and which vaccines you can ask for to keep your pets safe from Lyme and Lepto and why these are more important than ever before in urban areas.  Giardia or beaver fever is also more common than ever before and Dr. Jory will tell you how to keep your pets safe from this rapid weight loss tummy problem.


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Episode 113 - There Are Cats In The Mouse House

Deborah Wolfe hosts this episode starting with how to prepare your pets to handle being shaved at the groomer or Vet and what to do to make the trip to the groomer a calm happy success.   WARNING:  grain free commercial pet foods may be causing enlarged hearts and pet deaths in otherwise healthy young animals. What should you feed your pets? Did you know Disneyland has a forward thinking method of rodent control? And do you have a clever dog or cat that uses the mirror to look at you or itself? What does that mean?  Check out Deb Wolfe – Pet Expert on YouTube for the latest puppy videos of doodles born March and April 2021. 


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Episode 112 - Dog Food, Cat Litter and Mean Girls

Dr. Jory Bocknek tells Deborah which pet food brands are his four favorites and why.  What you should pack hiking with your dog plus Dr. Jory explains how ground breaking technology in cat litters like ‘Perfect Litter’ designed for wellness indicators are truly game changing for sick cats who need their urine monitored.   Deborah and Dr. Jory discuss the many causes and solutions for cats who don’t/won’t use the litter box.  Deborah explains how you tell which of two cats is the victim and which is the bully helping you read your cats better.   ‘There is always a mean girl in the bathroom’   Dr. Jory says explaining resource guarding and the serious medical problems like blockages that litter box bullies cause other cats; And sometimes the reverse is true and a hidden health problem is causing the sick or healthy cats to avoid the box.  If you have a cat that isn’t using the litter box or you have multiple cats and some harmony issues this show will help you.


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Episode 111 - Overcoming Fears

Deborah Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the pandemic puppies and so many people adopting dogs; ‘Will these dogs get dumped later?’   

Dr. Coren explains the stats and studies on animals helping people during rough times like this pandemic plus they discuss dog fears and human fears and how both humans and dogs can learn to overcome fears , and for humans how to overcome  the  fear of dogs.  Desensitization methods for overcoming fear of water, stairs and trains is spelled out for owners with dogs who are timid or afraid.


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Episode 110 - Dusty Rainbolt, Author of ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’ and ‘Kittens for Dummies’ and ‘Ghost Cats’ Talks Disasters and Cat-astrophes!

Dusty Rainbolt describes what being in Dallas was like during the recent snow storms and power failures and indoor floods.  Deb and Dusty discuss disaster preparedness, what to have in your emergency kit and how to prepare your pets to behave.  Did you know that cats meow because they think we are their mamas? Deborah asks Dusty a listener’s question; ‘Do Cats see Ghosts?’  Dusty invites you to send your  pet ghost experiences to dustycatwriter@verizon.net


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Episode 109 - Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips And Amazing Products

Stacy Mantle joins Deborah to talk about the best products for keeping pets warm-  blankets, jackets, bowls, and the latest innovations such as self warming fabrics have been tested tried and now reviewed for our listeners by Stacy Mantle.  Deborah shares tips for keeping pets safe and comfortable in cold weather warning to be mindful of the paws with salt and cold.  Deborah answers a listener’s email request for advice on how to teach a golden retriever, who is seeing snow for the first time, to fetch snowballs.


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Episode 108 - Baby It’s Cold Outside

What do Elon Musk and Professional Football player Brady Oliveira have in common?  Listen to the show to find out.  Deborah asks Dr. Jory Bocknek, D.V.M how people can keep their pets safe in cold weather particularly in places like Texas now experiencing cold they normally don’t. Plus Dr. Jory tells you what to add to your first aid kit to make it work for your pets and the correct dose of bendryl to always have on hand.


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Episode 107 - Is There A Right Age Or Wrong Age To Get A Dog?

Deborah describes a rescue dog staying at camp good dog who needs his forever home.  He’s a 2 year old Great Pyrenees  who is great with horses, goats, chickens, cats, kids. He is looking for a family to love and maybe some farm animals to keep safe.  

Dr. Stanley Coren describes which types of dogs to get (and not get) for kids at different ages and also which types of dogs suit older people as they age.   Deborah asks about ‘wired in’ breed features like barking, and cuddling,


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Episode 106 - The Future for Human Socialization After Corona Covid 19

Deb Wolfe summarizes the essential facts about pets and Corona Covid 19 and asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the future after the pandemic. Dr. Coren uses research on human behavior and human history to make intelligent predictions about how humans will socialize post pandemic and how long it will take.  Deb  Wolfe asks; “Will attitudes  toward hand shakes, urban density, crowds, and travel change forever?  Will there be good effects like less pollution and less stressful lives or will it all go back to the way it was before the pandemic?  Will China close its wet markets? And how long will it take for us as a world to recover and move on?”


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Episode 105 -Strategies for Humans & Pets To Cope With The Corona Covid 19 Social Isolation

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren some of the questions she’s received like; ‘How can I deflate intense anger, panic and outbursts in my kids or other adults stuck in the same household?’ and ‘How can we deal with cabin fever?’ and ‘Why are we hoarding toilet paper?’  Dr. Coren gives good practical advice and explains why talking to your pets out loud about your troubles actually helps you chemically; your pet is your therapist and always available! He explains how to use interruption and nice offers to diffuse tension and create separations and privacy.  


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Episode 104 - Corona & Pets

‘Will Corona virus make dogs sick and can dogs with corona make people or other dogs sick ?’, Deb Wolfe Asks Dr. Jory.  Get the facts on animals and corona and what you need to know to not worry.  Plus Dr. Jory Bocknek and Deb Wolfe discuss the pros and cons of adoption and rescue and buying puppies overseas as compared to at home. Both the Doc and Deb agree that Royal Canin is a fantastic food and Deb discusses how she uses it with the many rescue animals she finds homes for locally.  


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Episode 103 - Finding Your Lost Cat: The Practical Cat-Specific Guide for your Happy Reunion

Dusty Rainbolt joins Deborah to discuss what a lost cat is thinking and how you can get your lost cat to come home!  He’s probably less than a block away hiding and he wants to come, research shows. Dusty explains why microchipping your cat is so vital and she recommends advantage or revolution to keep your cats free from parasites Deborah asks Dusty questions sent by listeners about an itchy scratchy bald cat and whether it is O.C.D.  or something else and another from a listener asking if his cat learned to pee in the toilet by watching. The two cat ladies discuss arthritis and issues effecting older cats plus the incredible birth rate of cats. What is the difference between pet adoption and pet rescue and why you may not want to rescue an animal from another country; donate supplies instead and adopt a pet near home so you don’t import exotic health problems.  


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Episode 102 - Deborah Defends Doodles

Deborah points out the untruths being circulated in the attack on doodles recently in the press after an interview with the creator of the original labradoodle for service who says creating the breed is his life’s regret and  described doodles as ‘Frankenstien monsters’ .  When his explanations are closely examined, it is obvious he regrets his choice mostly because of the problems that come with mass popularity and unethical breeding as Deborah and Dr. StanCoren agree has happened to almost every breed that became popular too fast.   In the interview Mr. Wally Conron states that he attempted


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Episode 101 - What To Buy And What Not To Buy For Pets This Holiday Season

Deborah Wolfe interviews Stacy Mantle about some of the pet products she has tested and reviewed this year. Plus Deb Wolfe throws in some behavioral advice and training tips for dogs and cats and the topics come up including how to get a two faced, or ‘psycho’ cat who seeks out touch then attacks to enjoy touch and be loving. 

Stacy recommends the best pet brands for food treat choices like ‘The Honest Kitchen ’ for sweet potato and other dehydrated treats and ‘Blueberry Pet’ for not ugly Christmas Sweaters.  Chuck-it (the claw toy that allows you to throw balls very far) is still a terrific stocking stuffer for every owner of an active dog, both experts agree.   Glow in the dark frisbees  work for night play especially in places where it gets dark so early and you and your dog want to go play frisbee after work or school.   Happy holidays from Deb Wolfe, and happy pet shopping from Stacy Mantle at Pets Weekly.


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Episode 100 - Sleep Tight… Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite

Deborah talks with Sheree Swindle about what it takes to become a bed bug detection dog, and what it takes to be a bed bug dog handler.  This is not for the squeamish!  Did you know a bed bug handler must keep a live colony and feed them? That plus certification is intense and has to be redone every year so for most pet owners finding things is more for fun.  Hobby scenting has clubs and competitions for finding scented oils or just for your own uses; finding the phone, keys, your kids or your car are all possible. Check out the new channel for Deb Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube  to see Deb’s easy to follow demonstrations with different untrained dogs learning to find.   If you think bed bug detection might be for you or if you have a bed bug worry or concern please contact bed bug mutts and they’ll help you out (discreetly).   Today’s show discusses how the dogs are selected, trained, worked and treated and how they do their job to keep places like hospitals, hotels and homes bed bug free.


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Episode 99 - Horses, Hotspots and More

Dr. Jory Bocknek returns to talk to Deb about horses, blood donors, hot spots and more!   Topics also include whether foods labeled as all natural, organic, & holistic make a difference in your pet’s nutrition and wellness.  Also, seasonal allergies and eye irritation.


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Episode 98 - New Puppies, Vaccines, Flea Meds and More!

Deb welcomes back Dr. Jory Bocknek to the Animal Party. This week's topics include Deb's brand new Golden Doodle puppies, the various types of flea and tick medications to give your pets, and which vaccines are necessary for pets for the area you live.


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Episode 97 - Mindful Gardening For Healthy Plants And Pets

Deb Wolfe interviews the Invisible Gardener, Andy Lopez for the first time and discovers he has a complete philosophy on the whole garden as a natural world that is soil based and full of insects and other participants we usually define as pests. He explains that mineral deficiency is the crux of garden issues and that’s what makes your plants inviting to bugs who then become pests.  Plus Andy gives great tips for pets like milk for you’ll never guess what! And earth you’ll never guess where.


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Episode 96 - Litterbox Solutions, How To Introduce A New Kitten To A House Full Of Cats, An Expert Natural Flea/Worm Remedy Tip

Dusty Rainbolt and Deborah discuss natural in terms of cat products and the dangers.  Then Deborah describes how a new kitten was successfully introduced to a house of cats with various attitudes. Check out Deb Wolfe, Pet Expert on youtube to see Deborah Wolfe’s uploaded dog training and dog game videos including one demonstrating how to diffuse rivalry between two dogs. Dusty explains when natural means nothing in terms of cats but dogs too, and gives a flea and parasite natural remedy  that Deborah already finds works well on her chickens and goats. 


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Episode 95 - Cats: Therapy Cats and Flying, Birds vs. Cats and City Rules Regulating Cats

Dusty Rainbolt invites cat lovers to Tune into hear about Jeffy (the rescue cat) reporter’s new Instagram feed with a cat’s eye view of world news. Host Deb Wolfe shares a few animal myths and mistaken facts perpetuated by media recently.  And Dusty shares her pet peeve that people often blame a cats  issues on naughty behavior when the cause is physical or ageing. Cats vs. Birds and what some big cities in Canada are doing about the debate.   


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Episode 94 - Service Dogs Unleashed

Deborah Wolfe welcomes service dog trainer Sharron Cole, and Canine Service Behaviorist Jenn Corcho to the party along with their well behaved mobility, and anxiety service dogs.  Listen to this show so you can try the three tests at home with your dogs to see if they could be hospital visitors or working therapy dogs.  Jenn explains how pups are selected and trained to help people with a variety of needs; some of these beautiful dogs which look like small golden retrievers, are trained to detect seizures, or diabetic issues and some help people with crutches, wheelchairs, blindness and deafness. 


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Episode 93 - Cone Collars

Deb Wolfe tells of the advances in cone collars and together Stacy Mantle and Deb describe the light and see through and more comfortable options and choices now available when your dog or cat must wear a bell or cone collar.  Stacy’s recommendation for stinky pet odors leads to Deborah going through a fast summary of everything you need to do to get your cat to use the litter box.

Pumpkin and coconut oil and how they can help pets is discussed by these two experienced pet lovers who have tried and tested products for both cats and dogs and even chickens and goats for years. 


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Episode 92 - Vaccine Prevention & How To Prevent Divorce With Better Housekeeping

Dr. Jory Bocknek joins Deb Wolfe once again to talk about some cases at his clinic including a double Morkie tick problem mortifying for the owner of these little white fluffy purse dogs.  Dr. Jory discusses Lyme and ticks and the issues for humans and pets and his recommendations for vaccinations.  His clinic offers rabies and basic booster free because he believes in them so much.


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Episode 91 - Oh No What Did That Dog Swallow!?

Dr. Jory Bocknek joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about some news items including pot and pets and what’s happened at his clinic since pot became legal in Ontario last week.  Is pot good for some sick or dying pets? What are the dangers? This leads to a discussion of dogs who have bad habits, in one case a nylon fetish, like Dr. Jory’s poop eater dogs some will swallow balls, nylons, rocks, glasses and sometimes they need surgery.


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Episode 90 - Pets Weekly Holiday Picks

Do you have pets on your holiday list or pet people with Holistic tastes?   Or maybe you are going somewhere with an annoying dog and you want a clever hostess gift to diffuse his bark? Try the silent squeaky toy only dogs can hear made by ‘Go Dog’.  CBD products that help dogs cope with pain and are made tasty and edible for your dog.  Pets Weekly Magazine tests products for pets and gives honest reviews so you can find the best make and exact match for your pets’ needs before you spend the money and find out it was the wrong size or type or doesn’t work at all.   

Stacy Mantle discovers and tests the trending new products and tells us what she loves including Himalayan dog chews and ‘cocochew’ and Holistic hound.  Holiday time is a lovely time for pets but please keep them safe from forbidden foods and plants and flame and decorations. 


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Episode 89 - Hoarders, Abusers and Dogs Helping Dogs

Should you get a boy dog if you already have a girl dog or does gender matter at all? The answer from both Deborah Wolfe and Dr. Stanley Coren is ‘ that depends’. Listen for the details on how to add to your pet pack and whether you should consider a female or male, a pup or older dog or an ex breeding dog. The two experts discuss the pros and cons of neutering and some differences in dogs by their gender.  Dogs help dogs as we saw on tv with a dog pulling a fallen injured dog out of traffic on a busy highway and as Deborah has seen many times at Camp Good Dog and Dr. Coren has seen with his own dogs as well.  Hear the funny and heartwarming stories of mischief and assistance that take place when dogs help dogs.


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Episode 88 - PTSD Pets, Family Pets and Autistic Kids, & Dog Stories

Host Deb Wolfe talks with Dr. Stanley Coren about PTSD animals and how they benefit us physically in measurable scientific ways and also where the line should be drawn with plane travel after a peacock and a squirrel were stopped from flying as assistance animals.  Deborah asks a listener’s question about helping dogs to bond with an autistic child and Dr. Coren discusses breed differences and makes suggestions for involving the autistic child customizing the advice for the breed.  Dr. Coren tells stories of his many dogs and weaves the science and facts into his tales so you end up learning by listening and enjoying the process.


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Episode 87 - Good New Pet Products

Stacy Mantle, author and pet product reviewer joins us from Arizona with the latest update on pets weekly magazine and the outstanding pet products she’s discovered lately. First off is the claw board designed to protect doors and windows and their screens from paws and claws. Next is liver flavored ‘Probonix’ …yum! Deborah Wolfe talks about yogurt and how you can use the best pet food labels as a guide to what ‘people’ food you can give your pet.


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Episode 86 - Spring & Summertime For Cats & Dogs

‘Why is my cat picking and scratching itself bald on only half its body?’ A listener emailed pictures and we discuss the many possibilities from fleas to reacting to a pregnant human friend.  What you need to do to prepare your dogs and cats to be the lucky ones in a rescue if Mother Nature hits your town with a flood, fire hurricane or tornado. Are dogs and cats able to read our thoughts? Deb Wolfe’s experiences tell her they receive mental pictures and special guest, Dusty Rainbolt has a theory about pheromones. 


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Episode 85 - Vet Detective Mysteries

Dr. Jory Bocknek from Abbotsford Animal Hospital in Toronto joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about the worst dogs to face in an exam room, why breeds matter and don’t matter when accessing risks and how to deal with many common horrible skin and health issues faced by dogs and cats.  Plus Dr. Jory tells us about the pets he’s been seeing lately and their emergencies and the outcomes.  Sick pets getting well always makes us pet owners feel good but listening to the stories lets you inside the detective work that goes on in figuring out what the mystery cause might be each time a dog or cat comes limping or scratching into the clinic.


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Episode 84 - Chat with Toronto Vet Dr. Jory Bocknek

Dr. Jory  Bocknek joins us from Toronto where his Clinic, Abbotsford Animal Hospital,  treats family pets  with kindness, common sense and up to date knowledge.  Deb Wolfe talks with her old friend,  Jory Bocknek DVM, about his Vet practice and  a tiny  puppy who arrived so sick from a plane trip and was saved by blood infusions and care.  What was the cause of that near puppy death? Surprisingly the pup got sick from salmonella from raw food!  Deborah reports on local news of a pit bull attack on a small girl and they discuss breed bans and other pit bull and dog training, dog rescue issues. 

When pets aren’t groomed properly they can become aggressive and sick and grooming is particularly important in spring.  Dr. Jory explains why cats’ nails must be trimmed and checked especially as they age. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Vet making sick animals well every work day? Listen to this show and next week’s show  to get a peek into the life and work done at Abbotsford Animal Hospital and the incites and knowledge Dr. Jory will share with our listeners.


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Episode 83 - Cat Scene Investigator

Dusty Rainbolt, author of ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’ (& many others) discusses her  new book ‘Cat Scene Investigator: Solve Your Cat’s Litterbox Mysteries’ and takes questions from host Deborah Wolfe about various cat behavior topics.  Dusty gives practical solutions to bullying, and cats who seem to hate being touched sometimes not at first but soon after purring they are lashing out.  If you think your cat likes to be hugged or likes rough affection you are probably mistaken. Discussing several scenarios of multi-cat politics Deborah asks Dusty ; ‘Is hierarchy unavoidable’. The answer is yes. But hierarchy with cats isn’t always as it is with humans or dogs. They have time share, and other values that makes their hierarchy situational depending on a few factor Dusty discusses.  In  the news,  Air Canada has changed policy to prohibit pushed-in faced dogs from flying. Deb and Dusty discuss why this may not be a bad thing.  Dusty recommends the Sentry Good Cat Calming Collar for ‘Tiger’ the timid and Deb promises to get it , try it, and report back. 


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Episode 82 - K-9 Guard Protective Dog Jackets

K-9 Guard Protective Dog Jackets are made waterproof, washable and with Kevlar bite and stab proof inserts to keep your dog safe from dog or wildlife attacks.

Deborah interviews Allison Arnould about the Dog jackets and gives examples of real life attack situations the dog jackets would prevent. Do you take your dog to the dog park? Walk through new places? Take your dog walking  by aggressive dogs? Are there coyotes or eagles or any other wildlife threats in your part of the world? Is your dog a screamer or shrieker (cry baby) or a puppy or a dog with bad dog-dog manners? Is your dog an intact male? All of these factors make your dog an unexpected target for possible injury or worse.  Check out these jackets, and keep your dog having fun safely.


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Episode 81 - Dog Psychology Compared to Human Children

Deborah asks Dr. Stanley Coren to explain how dogs are equal to a 2-3 year old child and challenges him with examples that seem to show advanced abilities like the puppy who saved a building from fire and the golden retriever who kept his owner safe and warm in the cold last week in the news.  Empathy and altruism are part of the dog and 2-3 year old makeup explains the Professor.  We know that dogs work better for rewards when given intermittently but  why  does rewarding dogs (and humans) only sometimes work better than when rewards are given every time?  

The difference between your dog and the smartest dogs is a combination of genetics and upbringing and breed ;  Dr. Coren spells out the difference between dogs of ‘super’ intelligence and those more average. Does your dog seem to experience shame or pride? How about guilt? Listen to this show to find out if that’s true. 


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Episode 80 - Pitbulls & Dangerous Dog Breed Bans & Safety - Part 2

Three brutal attacks on elderly couples near Vancouver by pit bulls sparks breed ban demands while in Montreal the SPCA got an injunction to stop a breed ban and the Province of Ontario has one in place.  Many American cities and entire European countries have passed breed bans against pit bulls and sometimes other breeds too like Rottweilers,  but do they work? Are pit bulls that different from other dogs? They are over represented in fatal bite statistics but is that stat relevant to the mutt you might meet at the dog park who looks  like a pit bull? Deborah asks Stan these questions and points out that she’s experienced other breeds that more dangerous and  met many pit bulls and pit bull crosses who are lovely.  Dr. Stanley Coren explains the truth about pit bulls, Staffies, Rotties, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Jack Russels,  behind the stats and stories and gives you solid advice for you and your kids on how  to avoid being a bite victim.  Is your dog kinda strange? Does he or she do something odd or weird? If you have any ‘why’ type questions about the behavior of your dog please send  them to me and I’ll ask Dr. Stanley Coren your questions next time we are on-air.


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Episode 79 - Pitbulls & Dangerous Dog Breed Bans & Safety - Part 1

Three brutal attacks on elderly couples near Vancouver by pit bulls sparks breed ban demands while in Montreal the SPCA got an injunction to stop a breed ban and the Province of Ontario has one in place.  Many American cities and entire European countries have passed breed bans against pit bulls and sometimes other breeds too like Rottweilers,  but do they work? Are pit bulls that different from other dogs? They are over represented in fatal bite statistics but is that stat relevant to the mutt you might meet at the dog park who looks  like a pit bull? Deborah asks Stan these questions and points out that she’s experienced other breeds that more dangerous and  met many pit bulls and pit bull crosses who are lovely.  Dr. Stanley Coren explains the truth about pit bulls, Staffies, Rotties, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Jack Russels,  behind the stats and stories and gives you solid advice for you and your kids on how  to avoid being a bite victim.  Is your dog kinda strange? Does he or she do something odd or weird? If you have any ‘why’ type questions about the behavior of your dog please send  them to me and I’ll ask Dr. Stanley Coren your questions next time we are on-air..


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Episode 78 - To Buy or Not to Buy

Deb and Stacy Mantle  from www.petsweekly.com talk about what to buy and what not to buy for the pet lovers and pets on your Holiday list.

Deborah tells you what she really thinks about puppy pee pads and Stacy delivers a thrashing review of a pet pee siren product that would freak out even the calmest dog.  Plus they tell you about an indestructible ball that actually seals the tooth holes your dog makes! 


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Episode 77 - Cat Body Language

Dusty Rainbolt, author of Deborah Wolfe’s favorite cat training book ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’  & others,  joins Deborah to discuss the differences between dogs and cats and their body language. Can you tell the bully from the victim in a dog or cat quarrel?  A cat lying on its back or offering its belly may attack seconds later while a dog doing the same is totally relaxed.  Sometimes their body language is the same but sometimes each species is  very different.  Does a wagging tail always mean happy pet?

Listen to this show if you want to understand dogs and cats body language better so you can read animals you don’t know, but also so you can read your own pets’ body language. 


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Episode 76 - Dog Body Language

Deborah Wolfe interviews Mary Margaret Callahan about Pet Partners and the great course they are offering on dog body language. Do you wish you could read dogs better? Wish you could know what your own dog truly wants or read the situations at the dog park earlier?  Are some dog breeds easier to read than others? If you think  a wagging tail always means happy dog then you need the course! Plus while learning to read dog body language you'll be helping to raise  money  to fund  animal visits for people in need.  The course itself was originally designed for those handling animals who visit hospitals and now its available to you at www.petpartners.org.  Deborah chats with Mary Margaret about the many body signs you will learn to read by taking the course and the impact learning to read dog body language will have on your own dogs and your interactions with all dogs.


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Episode 75 - Discover Clever New Holiday Gifts for Pet Lovers

Stacy Mantle editor of petsweekly.com joins Deborah to discuss the best things to buy for pets this holiday season.  Deb Wolfe throws in holiday pet safety tips and both women talk about their pets and how the products held up when tested by their own cats and dogs.  Stacy talks about the launch of petsgeekly.com where you can get tech products like cameras that let you keep an eye on Rover when you are at work.  Both ladies are self confessed tech dummies so if they can figure out how to set up and use a product-  you can too!  As usual they only recommend good products which they have actually tried and tested. 


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Episode 74 - Therapeutic Riding - How it Works

Deborah  Wolfe interviewed Sharolyn Wandzura from the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association about therapy work they do with riders and horses.  You can find out more about the type of horses, the volunteer program or the riders at their website.  Deborah asked Sharolyn why a gigantic 1,000 lb horse would be terrified of a plastic bag.  Later in the show Sharolyn explains how the horses are selected, trained, and how the program works for those who may need wheelchair access or may have behavioral traits that would frighten most horses.


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Episode 73 - Pilots N Paws

Deborah Wolfe interviews Kate Quinn  about Pilots volunteering to fly homeless rescue animals to families who want them.

Sometimes there is a crushing pet population problem which seems unsolvable yet has a common sense solution like sometimes there are homeless animals in one place and homes for them in another far away place and the animals suffer or get euthanized while families that want them go without.  Then along came Pilots N Paws and the idea that a pilot flying somewhere for business or pleasure with some space in the plane could take the dog or cat from where it is unwanted in a shelter situation to a home that is ready and waiting using a network of volunteer drivers and  short stay layover foster homes and pilots to get the trip done.


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Episode 72 - Your Top Three Dog Problems Solved by Darlene & Deb

Darlene Arden author of 'Rover, Get Off Her Leg' & 'Small Dogs Big Hearts' joins Deborah Wolfe, Author of 'Good Dog!; Positive Dog Training Techniques'  to discuss the top three dog problems; Come, Heel, and Jumping Up. You get two takes on these problems from two trainers who agree and differ so the advice is simple and comprehensive.  Deborah asks 'Would you live in a building where you had to test your dog's DNA for poop identification purposes'?  Dog poop news from Canada that maybe where your strata is headed.


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Episode 71 - Your Top Three Cat Problems Solved by Darlene & Deb

Darlene Arden author of The Complete Cat's Meow joins Deborah  Wolfe to discuss the 3 most common cat issues and also answer a cat question about littermate kittens and their very different personalities.  Have you got a cat who won't use the litter box, ignores you or attacks you or your furniture?  Listen to this show and have your cat behaving peacefully and lovingly in no time.


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Episode 70 - Small Dogs Big Hearts

Deborah Wolfe talks with Darlene Arden, Author of 'Small Dogs Big Hearts' & many others about social media and the pet world. What to use, what not to use and how to steer clear of some common mistakes.  As usual these two pet experts ended up talking cats and dogs including advice on how to properly walk a small dog when a big, perhaps threatening, dog approaches.


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Episode 69 - Look Into Your Dog's Eyes and Feel Good!

Get the Oxytocin flowing with dog-human eye contact and you and your dog will feel great.

Look into your dog's eyes briefly to get the love chemicals flowing explains Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor of Psychology at UBC, author of many books including 'Do Dogs Dream' & 'Wisdom of Dogs'.  The latest results from the Japanese studies started twenty years back show that not only does the human get a shot of all natural feel good chemicals, the dog does too when they briefly look into each others' eyes.

If you like this show please check out previous shows with Deb Wolfe interviewing Professor Dr. Stan Coren, author of 'Intelligence of Dogs'( & many others) on a variety of news and dog and human psychology topics at episodes 3, 4, 40, 41, 65.


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Episode 68 - Dog Politics

'Bring your Friends, your dogs, your guitars, Drums.... to the Rally at Vancouver City Hall'  reads the Facebook notice telling people to get out and bark for change.  Pete Fry (from the Green Party, running for election next weekend, in Vancouver, B.C. Canada) joins us to talk about a rally to strengthen the local laws so that tied up dogs are no longer permitted.  Deborah and Pete discuss when tying a dog is okay or even advisable and when its cruelty and how the laws must change. Other topics included  park use, and dog owners vs. non dog owners conflicts plus how mental illness can factor into cruelty against animals.


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Episode 67 - Teach Your Dog to Find by Scent

Find your keys, your cell phone, maybe even your missing cat.  Deb and Sue discuss how to train dogs to find things and people and how they do this kind of work. Author of 'Scenting on the Wind',  Susan Bulanda offers concrete tips on how long to train, how to start, steps for teaching the find and flag sequence to many different types of dogs. She explains why dogs need work and Deborah helps adapt her advice to your living room and park so you can get some fun happening with searching and also have your dog actually assist you with things you lose. 


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Episode 66 - Dog Mud Baths, Dogs Driving Cars and Urine Extractors... Wait What?

Deborah Wolfe talks with Stacy Mantle from petsweekly.com about stuff for pets including mud baths for pampered pooches, Earth Balance's new urine extractor cleaner, and a training trick treat device that Dr. Ian Dunbar helped create so it is  control, and reward based and effective like Dr. Dunbar's methods.  In the Dr. Ian Dunbar vs Caesar Milan debate Deborah picks Dunbar and she explains why.  Stacy calling in from Arizona, shares her hot weather tips, and Deb talks of surprising pet news like the dogs who drive cars in Australia.


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Episode 65 - Autistic Kids and Dogs: What's Really Going On

Deborah interviews her good friend  Dr. Stanley Coren, P.H.D. Psychology, Author of 'the Intelligence of Dogs' & many other bestselling dog books about the strange and empowering connection between service dogs and children on the autistic spectrum highlighting some of the difficulties for families with multiple kids or dogs and the solutions to making this work for everyone.  How do you pick a puppy when its for your special needs kid?  Find out and dispel some widespread myths you might mistakenly be holding onto with some truth and fact from Dr. Coren. who is both an expert on mental health in humans and and expert of the mind of the spectacular creature we call dog. 


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Episode 64 - Grrrreat Gifts for the Holidays!

Stacy Mantle, Editor of www.petsweekly.com joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about the best gifts for pets and pet loving people this year.  Deb adds holiday pet safety tips for the cold and for gifting, decorating, dress up and tells you how to give tempting treats without giving too much.  Plus you will hear a couple of Deb's  homemade tricks for mattes and cat brushing. Stacy tells you about interesting gifts from $10. to $50. to get those pet lovers' and their pets off your lists early or finish up with some belated Chanukah gifts.  All of Stacy's suggestions are products she's tried that work well with her dogs and cats.  Look for a future show about products that bombed the pets weekly product test and bombed at Deb's Camp Good Dog, dog kennel too. 


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Episode 63 - Deborah Wolfe Solo Talking Cat Talk

Deb shares facts about cats and cat training and how they think and act.  Find out how to get an aloof or shy cat to be more cuddly.  Learn how you can tell which cat is the bully and which the victim.  And Deb tells you which four cat books are her all-time favorites.  Litter box, and training tips are woven in with stories, facts and news and it’s all cat centered cat talk.  Ciao Meow !


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Episode 62 - Deborah Wolfe Dog Talk

Deborah Wolfe goes solo today telling dog stories, but first she contrasts a good owner making travel plans for a puppy with Justin Bieber and his monkey meltdown. Training tips to stop your dog from pulling you to the park, get your dog to want to listen to you, and stop piddling little rescue dogs and dogs are woven into the conversation as Deb covers many different breeds and talks about the dogs she's met at Camp Good Dog and on the bad dog tour plus her own five dogs and how their pack works.  Why you may not want to travel with your dog and Deb says never take your dog to fireworks. Find out why and get Deb's list of pet friendly leftovers, remedies for bee sting and mattes, and chew toys; home remedies from your freezer or pantry.


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Episode 61 - Double Dog Talk

Two experienced Cat & Dog Trainers, your host, author Deborah Wolfe and guest Darlene Arden, author of many pet books including 'small dogs big hearts' joins Deborah to give you two takes on dog training issues and problems with some cat advice thrown in too of course. In between stories and facts and training tips we managed to help out Maureen from Success Dog Grooming, with her little dog problem; a bichon/shitzu cross that pees and poops everywhere. A three time abandoned little five year old dog who just isn't responding to the normal methods Maureen has used to train many dogs successfully in the past.  Can all dogs be house trained? Tune in and find out.


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Episode 60 - Lost Pets of the Holocaust

What happened to Pets in the Holocaust?  Sue Bulanda, Author of Faithful Friends joins Deborah to discuss the Holocaust and what happened to the pets separated from their Jewish families. Deborah and Sue discuss that war and events now and delve into issues relating to extreme kindness and hardship in the worst of times.  Sue promised to join us in future to talk about scenting dogs and how they do the work they do, but also gave her opinion on breed bans and pit bulls.  Check out the show to  hear what this world famous expert dog scenting trainer says about pitties.   If you have any stories or even a snippet of a story about a pet who was lost in the upheaval surrounding WWII please contact sbulanda@gmail.com 


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Episode 59 - Aware Guatemala Trips and Rescue

Angela Kerslake joins Deb Wolfe to discuss trips and fundraisers for a Guatemalan Animal shelter. Do you want to make a difference for animals or have an exotic vacation or maybe both? 


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Episode 58 - Big Dogs, Toy Dogs, Cats and Beavers

Deborah Wolfe talks about big dogs, toy dogs, cats, beavers and wolf-crosses. When is it good if a dog disobeys your command? Plus some Cat Haiku poems; these are cute and funny, plus training tips and advice along the way as she tells animal stories and discusses the animal news. 


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Episode 57 - Homeopathy Debunked by the AVMA

Dr. Carol Osbourne talks about what works with homeopathy and pets and when she prescribes it.   

The fact that vaccines based on the same concept are still given legitimacy is a troubling sign that this recent decision will not benefit pet health overall. If vaccines work and anecdotally other homeopathic remedies work and there are studies to prove so than it seems not right that the AVMA (and other Vet Associations around the world including Canada , Europe, England and Australia) are reviewing the status of homeopathic remedies though not vaccines.  Plus what changes in behavior can mean, both good and bad when your pet suddenly is different.  Dr. Carol explains how to properly bathe  and groom your pet.  Check out Camp Good Dog on facebook to see very cute blonde and red puppies playing with GoDogs Zombie toys in snow.


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Episode 56 - Pets on Pot

Dr. Carol Osborne talks about pot and pets; Marijuana for pets with arthritis, and other painful conditions. Deborah points out that President Obama and PM Harper are making huge recent changes to legislation for humans using legal or decriminalized marijuana and the two men and two countries are going in different directions with Canada taking a surprising turn recently.  Dr. Carol tells why you may not want to spay or neuter your pet, plus gives you an easy formula for making your own cat or dog food, treats and chew toys out of leftovers.   

Cheap, simple, healthy, and they will love it. Got a crock pot? then it's minutes of work and low cost.  If you have some extra yogurt feed it to fido or kitty says Dr. Carol.  Seriously simple recipes and cooking tips.  Deborah throws in some pet news items including the pet monkey rescued from an Ikea parking lot and Dr. Carol tells why wild animal babies make bad pets. Plus holiday safety tips and choices from Dr. Carol and Deb Wolfe to keep your family and pets safe.  Happy Holidays.


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Episode 55 -BarkWorld LIVE

Stacy Mantle from Pets Weekly joins us LIVE from BarkWorld in Georgia to tell us about the social media and blogging event and what's going on there, the latest products like really affordable home delivery pet foods, Quaker Pets Catnip infused toys, an activity monitor for dogs, and disaster prepared training like first aid and CPR for pet owners.  Deborah and Stacy talk about every thing from sleeping bears, doggie yoga, cats who are fed up with their owners, and a poorly run doggie daycare featured on Tabitha’s Takeover where dogs were sprayed with water for barking.  

It's an entertaining discussion about what’s new and cool in the pet world right now.


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Episode 54 - SuperZoo and Halloween Hints

Stacy Mantle Editor, of www.petsweekly.com  joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about the  newest items at SuperZoo in Vegas and the upcoming Bark World, in Georgia.  Find out about gps for your pet, a cat litter genie with no odor and stories of pets both Stacy and Deborah have encountered; guess their combined current pet total. Bet you can't.  Get your Halloween safety tips plus costume hints and surprising information about owning a pet wolf and black pets too.  This show is a rambling conversation covering every thing and any thing connected to pets and Halloween with Deb adding training advice and tips along the way.


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Episode 53 - Pit Bull Bans, Vicious Dogs & Bad Owners

Are you afraid of pit bulls? Maybe you are more afraid breed bans. Listen to this show for facts & stats & true stories that will help you decide how you want your community and its kids safe. 


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Episode 52 - Itchy, Sneezey & Scratchy…and No, They’re Not Dwarves!

Laura Cook joins Deborah to talk about tomatoes spliced with fish, and bananas that taste like ice cream sundaes. Is it bad to eat meat grown in a lab? Is a hot dog engineered to be 1/3 as fat as the ones we have today bad because it is made with a new engineered fake fat? What about allergies? How will our bodies recognize the foods we eat or will we fight them getting sick from what our bodies think are foreign invaders?  It is allergy season for places with Spring and this year pollen counts are record high.

Laura explains how allergies work and how body talk removes them.  www.thewayoflaura.com for more info. or to get a treatment from wherever you live.   Check out Deborah’s Dogs Gone Wild channel on Pet Life Radio’s new Chommmp! Animal Television!


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Episode 51 - The Disney Dog & The Black Sheep Cat

Deborah Wolfe hosts solo talking about a cat poop in the house problem, a dog that is afraid of Disney World and a cat who is picked on by the house dog and cats after returning from the Vet. Advice you can use to get peace in your house and happy pets and cleaner carpets.  Check out the free training tips on YouTube under Deborah Wolfe or go to Facebook for cool posts every week on Deborah Wolfe, Pet Expert page.  You can also check out the cute puppies and dogs on campgooddog at Facebook for your aaaaaaaaah moment of the day.  See real dogs and pups playing at camp.  www.debwolfe.net is where it all comes together but if you prefer you can also find her tweets at animaldeb on twitter.  Woof and meow.


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Episode 50 - Deborah Wolfe on What’s New in her Animal World

Deborah explains why it isn’t so bad that two dogs now have to be meal fed rather than free fed because of their cat roommate who got sick from eating their food. Training advice for dogs that jump up, or on things and rude dogs and cats generally. Sightings of manatee and dolphins plus a gorilla attack in Colorado and a polar bear getting breakfast in someone’s kitchen make Deborah’s animal news highlights. Pet friendly spring-cleaning tips. See the free clip on kids and dogs plus 7 more training clips at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV4Sp-eXXrM

Have you ever wondered how it all works with making puppies? From Conception to delivery listen to this quick run down. 9 healthy pups were born on march 7th ; See pics of the cuties being born then week by week at Camp Good Dog on Facebook or through Deborah Wolfe on YouTube. Warm winters bring bears but also ticks and fleas and their buddies Lyme disease and worm parasites. Take action now to keep your pets healthy.


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Episode 49 - NYC Cat Cartoonist Runs Guest House, Feeds Feral Cats & Inspires Funny Beautiful Cartoons

Deborah tells funny holiday pet stories and gives pet safety tips.  Deborah talks about  a NYC policeman with a dog problem and his email in case he doesn’t get to a phone because he’s enjoying retired life too much in Florida.  Deb Wolfe jokes with her guest Jane from The Pride Cartoon (www.thepridecartoon.com) about her “Twelve Cats of Christmas” holiday card series, the 18 feral cats Jane feeds and the vacation rental house where tourists can stay while visiting New York City and live right beside a real cat colony   If you have a desire to see cute dogs playing on a big farm in groups running and wrestling, playing tag and just mugging for still shots, check out the new camp good dog Facebook page which shows real live camp good dog campers in action romping here at our puppy paradise. Woof!


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Episode 48 - Itchy Scratchy Pets

Laura Cook, body talk practitioner, nutritionist and holistic allergist joins the party to share some healing stories for itchy, scratchy pets that may help you figure out what to tweak in your pet’s diet with an itchy scratchy pet you know.   Deborah answers Laura’s questions about her dog who is both in heat and afraid to get into the car.  After some dog talk, Laura explains how the immune system in animals is working or not working and the role of diet.  Deborah asks Laura if people and pets can exchange illnesses which Deborah has witnessed so many times.  Laura explains how that works describing a cat who took on throat cancer to help its human, a little girl.  Why do most pets do fine around fleas, worms or even mange while some can die?

Listen to this show and you’ll finally understand what probiotics are about and be able to tell your worst sugars from your not as bad more natural sugars. White flour =sugar to a diabetic explains Laura and Deborah tells how dogs boarding at Camp Good dog with cancer are often taken off all grains by the Veterinarian with the explanation that it feeds cancer.  Explore animal and people health and diet topics at this party.


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Episode 47 - It's a Pajama Party!

It’s a pajama party with editor Stacy Mantle from www.petsweekly.com .  Of course it’s pet pajamas all around at this animal party.  Get Stacy’s best holiday gift picks and Deb’s homemade and garage sale suggestions for easy pet gifting.   Try the recipe on the Pets Weekly site and make a pet lover you know very happy. Deb delivers the pet safety tips you need to keep your pets safe over the holidays plus training tips to keep your guests happy and your pets on their ‘nice’ list.  Here’s a free clip on how to get kids and dogs to play safely along with 9 other Deborah Wolfe training clips on YouTube plus of course Dogs Gone Wild.    

If you like seeing funny doggy and kitty clips then check out Deborah Wolfe, pet expert on Facebook and Camp Good Dog on Facebook where you’ll see lots of cute, cuddly and funny photos and clips plus some good information.   Pet jewelry, gps tags for dogs, cat modular furniture, bison treats and emergency aids like dehydrated supplies of pet food and the is it too hot in here doggie car thermometer which may save the day.  A big thank you to On Side Restoration and Intact Insurance for dealing with the flood and a reminder to everyone to stay safe with pet holiday tips.   Deborah and Stacy talk about the pet tour and Deborah offers to go on the road again with the Bad Dog Tour. If you know a pet fair or function.. a stage, radio program or tv show let us know and Deborah Wolfe will bring the Bad Dog tour to your town.  We’ll run contests to get our ‘baddest dogs in town’ and then Deborah will train them plus they’ll win prizes of course. (Sunny hot places preferred).

And  as always, if you have a stubborn dog problem or cat issue please email Deborah so she can help you solve your pet problem. Happy New Year to you and your pets.


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Episode 46 - A Glowing Recommendation for the Holidays!

Deb Wolfe gives safety tips and holiday manners & training tricks for the holidays. Check out Deborah Wolfe on YouTube to see clips you can copy. Kristen Smith from www.planetdog.com joins the party to talk about the Glow for Good Ball and all the good work its doing for autism therapy dogs, comfort, military and illness detection dogs. Plus Deb’s favorite, the very strong chew toy that looks just like a Christmas bulb.   

Do you know what the most common pet emergency Christmas and New Years Day? Listen to this show and your holiday will be safer for you and your pets and maybe easier for your non-pet loving guests too. Find a cute photo of the Christmas bulb along with a safety to do list on the Deborah Wolfe, Pet Expert Facebook Page, and while you are there, check out the Camp Good Dog Facebook group to see our latest doggie campers from the city decked out in Christmas costumes enjoying play on the farm. We’re expecting snow tonite; Dogs love snow!


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Episode 45 - Dolphins and Dragons

Laura Cook, Holistic Allergist, joins Deborah to do a shamanic reading of Deborah’s past and find animal influences, guides or manifestations in her life.  First we encounter a dolphin then a whale with a surprise dragon along the way.  Listen to Laura explain how these animals influence people’s lives and how health and life path can be set into balance after a reading where an animal is given voice.  Hear how Deborah’s real life experiences with dolphins in the wild and singing connect with this reading and the animals which were her long ago but still exist connecting and sending their message through Laura.  Find out about the humpback species meeting in the Caribbean ocean years ago and hear about native lore and legend and how the animals that influence a person fit within that framework. 


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Episode 44 - Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh My

Deborah gives you breaking animal news about lions, tigers, and bears on the loose in an American town. Jack Hanna has been flown in and many are being shot. The rest of this show is all about Halloween and related training topics done in a totally new way. Want to mentally send commands to your dog or cat and get a response? Listen to this show and you too can have a familiar. If you like Halloween topics check out the shows done last year at this time with Stacy Mantle from pets weekly magazine (Episode 25) where Deb Wolfe and Stacy talked about werewolves, mythology and animals and the show true blood or check out the pet ghost story show Deb did with cat wrangler Dusty Rainbolt (Episode 26).

Pet warnings for Halloween plus a how to do it right run-down for a safer happy Halloween for your kids, yourself and your pets. What to do about fears and how to deal with fraidy cats and fearful dogs on Halloween. Plus a fun costume idea and some ancient information that is still true today about familiars and their humans. In fact Deborah tells you how to communicate (without words) with your pets. Is this spooky? Well try it and you decide., it works! Tell deborah what you discover when you communicate without words to your pets.


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Episode 43 - Greyhounds Make Great Pets

How fast can a greyhound run? Do their paws really not touch the ground at top speed?

Mark Abrams, a volunteer with G.A.L.T. in Texas and the founder of a greyhound adoption group in Canada joins us to talk about adopting ex-track racing greyhounds as family pets. How can such fast runners make good pets for seniors and cat lovers who live in apartments? Mark explains why owning a greyhound is so different from owning any other dog. Go to www.adopt-a-greyhound.org for more info. Deborah shares a home remedy for when your dog gets exposed to smoke or pollutants something yummy from your veggie drawer will help.


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Episode 42 - A Stupid Man, A Bear & Wonder Pets

Deborah reports on a stupid man saved from bear by 4 little dogs proving once again that good off-leash dogs make everyone safer.  Stacy Mantle from Pets Weekly joins the party to talk about the upcoming Wonder Pet Expo in Arizona and the Super Smiley Flash Mob Dance, plus the doggie dunk tank and other crazy exhibits.  Did you know your dog or cat could wear a small tag that makes him track able by GPS? Never lose your pet again! Stacy tells us about some great products plus together they both give you driving and hot weather pet tips. Find out about the Wonder Pet Expo or the products mentioned on air at www.petsweekly.com.  You can see pics of the giant raccoon killing a Rottweiler at Deborah Wolfe, pet expert on Facebook.


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Episode 41 - Cats vs. Dogs Part 2

In Part 2 of our Cats vs. Dogs series, we’ll compare the skills, natural equipment and psychology of Cats, Dogs & the Humans who love them with Dr. Stanley Coren.


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Episode 40 - Cats vs. Dogs!

Are you a dog lover who barely tolerates cats? Or maybe you are a cat lover who finds dogs terribly messy. This show will give you ammunition for water cooler, or cocktail party arguments about which is better Rover or Kitty. Then again the Professor tells us there are three types of people; the cats only people, the dogs only people and the cats & dogs people who love both the felines and the canines like Deborah does. Whatever your camp this show will teach you something about both cats and dogs while you enjoy a funny, lively debate between experts. Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor and Author of ‘Intelligence of Dogs’ is barking for the dogs while Darlene Arden, author of ‘The Complete Cat’s Meow’ will be meowing for the cats with your host Deborah Wolfe sitting on the fence as moderator and stirring up trouble like the cat on the fence with the dogs sitting below-. Maybe there aren’t any ‘Seeing Eye cats, but cats can work.

You can find more shows with these two experts separately if you scroll back through the animal party. These two are among Deb’s favorite guests because they are informative and great fun.


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Episode 39 - First Aid For Pets

Do you have what you need in your first aid kit? Listen to this show to find out what you need to add to your kit for your pets.  Would you know how to stop the blood if kitty or rover cut his paw? Lisa Wagner from www.walksnwags.com joins Deborah to talk about first aid for pets. Cats and dogs are different from humans making first aid different too.  Add to that the fact that pet emergencies tend to happen far away from help or often when every thing is closed, and you need some basic skills to keep your pets safe in emergencies.  Deborah tells you about some close calls describing how Mike was saved by the Vet at Starbucks,  and Chopper went to the clinic with half a bench in his body. Walks And Wags Pet First Aid courses teach you what you need to know in just ten hours of classroom time.  You can also take the course long distance.  And you can become and instructor yourself and set up a franchise teaching pet first aid to the pet lovers where you live with only ten hours more.


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Episode 38 - When Cat-astrophe Strikes it’s Toys to the Rescue

Deborah opens the party with four organizations doing good work for animals hit by the disasters in Japan and how you can help.  Our guest, Ellen Tsuyuki from Nekochan Enterprises, sent toys to Japan to help the refugee pet cats deal with their confinement until they can be reunited with their families.  Nekochan donates cat toys to shelters to help animate and exercise homeless cats so they come of their shells and connect with people and better their chances of finding forever homes.  Ellen set up the company with this pro cat shelter charity work built in and that means with every Nekochan purchase you are helping rescue cats.  Your own cats will love these toys because they are totally different and more fun than any thing you’ve bought before.  Cats need exercise in fact an average house cat is faster than you might think.  Tune in to find out how fast a cat can run plus hear two nice animal news stories about pet loving truckers. 


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Episode 37 - Fostering Felines

‘How many sniffer dogs did it take to keep the royal couple safe at their wedding last week?’  Today’s show is all about rescue and the gratitude you get from rescued pets.  Susan Kars joins us to talk about her work fostering cats for Vokra.  Teaching a cat to trust and then giving it up can be tough she explains, but she finds fostering cats very rewarding and she keeps on doing it.  She describes how volunteers are placed first with very easy to handle cats, ex-pets and that the job of fostering is relatively easy but hugely rewarding.  Her latest cat in residence can be seen on the Vokra website at www.orphankittenrescue.com along with many others who need homes.


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Episode 36 - It’s The Russian Dog Wizard!

Deborah updates you on the 100 sled dogs killed post Olympics, and the new anti-cruelty recommendations that will be adopted.  Vladislav Roytapel, the Russian Dog Wizard joins the party to share his expertise and training advice as well as his opinions on dog related issues many dog owners face.  Do you sleep with your dog? Vladae says, maybe you shouldn’t.  Deborah fills in the cat content where possible with diet and training and comparisons but this is mostly a dog show.  Vladae talks about what its like to be a guest on David Letterman, his past as a KGB dog trainer and his take on how dogs speak and learn. Hear two different styles of dog training plus information on many breeds and some behavior problems. 


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Episode 35 -The Complete Cat’s Meow

Animal good news from Japan plus Deborah welcomes Darlene Arden with a quiz in cat talk and Darlene  passes both cat calls translating correctly. She does speak cat and her book will help you understand, raise, and care for your cats with better insight. Teach them to play piano, do basic dog tricks and more advanced fun like agility plus solve bad kitty manners and behaviour issues.  Do you train a cat like a dog?  Darlene explains the differences and says ‘Cats are easier to train than dogs’. Learn the truth about widely believed cat myths.  Do you hug pets? You may not after this show. Darlene answers two email cat behavior questions including one signed Farty Yoga Cat plus litter box advice and tips for moving with older cats.


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Episode 34 -The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals

Fur-Bearer Defenders Spokesperson, Adrian Nelson talks to us about cats and dogs ending up killed so they can line our coats and boots. What you can do to make sure you don’t accidentally buy dog and cat fur in your clothes and linings.  Find out the SPCA sent an ex homicide investigator to follow the imported fur and trace it back to its source.  The footage of these dog and cat farms was clandestinely made and you can now see it at the fur-bearer defender website.  Think it isn’t true? Well even the officials have admitted to the BBC that cat and dog fur is traded and sold and farmed in some countries for export to North America.  Find out the full story plus how certain animals like beavers and coyotes are considered pests and then trapped horribly by cities and towns.


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Episode 33 - Would You Kiss A Snake?

Mike Hopcraft, The Reptile Guy, joins Deborah to talk about rescuing an alligator and a dangerous python and about owning reptiles as pets. How can you tell a bad store from a good one?

Mike explains how he reads alligator body language and how regulations have changed the way he does his rescue work. In warmer places like Florida, people should never let pet reptiles escape as they become invading species that do huge damage. Check out www.reptileguy.ca to ‘sponsor-a-reptile’ ; See stories with photos of rescued Caymans, turtles, snakes and dragons or ask Mike your reptile question. Deborah wants to know if your work demanded it, would you kiss a snake?


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Episode 32 - You Can Do More for Animals

Author and Legal Activist, Allie Phillips, joins us from her work in the Nation’s capital changing the world to make it safer for kids and animals.  Allie wants you to know about pound seizure; the practice of selling animals lost, found and rescued into lab research programs and how you can make it stop.   Her new book will enable you to become an activist for animals in every day ways like looking for the leaping bunny on products you buy and online by supporting efforts under way and in person too.  In fact she even explains how you can train your own pet to provide therapy.  Allie left a career as a lawyer often working with abused kids to set up programs for kids in the system to get the benefit of therapy animals present during their intake, examinations and interviews.


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Episode 31 - Greta Beigel, ‘Mewsings: My Life as a Jewish Cat’

Deborah asks would you rather kiss your favorite celeb like Angelina Jolie or her husband Brad Pitt to welcome the New Year or your pets?  Plus New Years resolutions your dog might write; cats wouldn’t bother because they think they are perfect already!  Author and musician, writer and traveler, Greta Beigel joins us to talk about her book which shows us the Jewish  holidays from a cat’s perspective.  The book is done in gentle rhyme making it ideal for children ages 8+ to read themselves or read aloud to kids younger.  Together Greta and Deborah discuss how Jewish pet owners pamper and spoil, overprotect and otherwise treat their pets like their own Jewish offspring.  Are mice kosher?  Do cats have cat mitzvahs?  Do Jewish cats see the doctor more than non-Jewish cats?


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Episode 30 - Noah’s Wish

A stinky cat saves a family from fire and Deborah tells you the story plus what is a salty dog?  Bring one along to this party with Charlie Crosby, pet disaster relief coordinator.  Noahs’ Wish has only one mission and that’s to help pets during disasters.  They go where people are fleeing and rescue pets from situations like Hurricane Katrina, The Okanagan Fires, and more.  In fact they are always looking for new rescuers so if you are good with animals and adventurous, sign up for ther 2011 courses and get the skills you need to actually go where the disaster hit and save the animals instead of just watching it play out on TV.  Charlie explains how Noah’s wish works to keep animals safe from disasters all over America and Canada and tells about her own experiences in the flood and fires. www.noahswish.org to see photos of dogs rescued at Katrina, information on the upcoming courses and what you need to know to keep your own animals safe when you obey an evacuation order. 


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Episode 29 - Deborah’s Holiday Party with Safety Tips and Expert Shopping Tips

Guest Stacy Mantle, editor of www.petsweekly.com joins Deborah to tell us what’s hot, new and different on her list of best pet gifts for this year.   From the sheet that lets you sleep extra pets on your bed to the heated plug in pet beds, she’s got stuff you’ve never heard about and pet bling too.   Do most people spend more on their pet presents or their in-laws at this time of year?  Tune in and find out the answers to some holiday pet trivia. . Get Deborah’s safety tips to keep your pets healthy and happy through the holidays plus hear Deborah read some zingers from the Pet House Rules plaques customized for every breed with your own dog’s photo and the rules your dog presides over in your home. www.petplaque@gmail.com


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Episode 28 - From Animal Cruelty to Creature Comforts

Today Deborah invites to the party, cat expert and animal rescuer, Marci Kladnik from Catalyst for Cats.  Marci does feral cat colony management and rescue work in California which has brought her hands-on knowledge of pets who have gone from terrible circumstances to happy homes after animal cruelty and violence sometimes committed by kids. Together host, Deborah Wolfe and Marci discuss the issue of animal cruelty with the emphasis on what you can do to make things better. Stats available through the ASPCA website and other sources show that there is a huge link between family violence and animal abuse.


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Episode 27 - Pets & The Law

Fat Cats And Lucky Dogs, author and lawyer Barry Seltzer talks with Deborah about American and Canadian Animal Rights laws and tells you which areas of both countries protect animals best. How can you keep your animals out of the shelter or worse if you die? How do you pick the right person to ask to care for your pets?

Barry contributes stories of huge sums designated for pets and outrageous custody battles over dogs. Deborah asks what do George Washington, JFK, and Calvin Coolidge have in common pet-wise?


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Episode 26 - Halloween Party! Pet Ghosts Welcome with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of ‘Ghost Cats’ & ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’

Deborah shares some Halloween safety tips for dogs and cats and Dusty Rainbolt adds some must-do advice to help you keep your pets safe through Halloween.  KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE TILL A FEW DAYS PAST HALLOWEEN no matter what they are normally used to or they can be killed in cruel pranks. Can owls turn their heads all the way around?  Do scorpions glow in the dark plus some more Halloween trivia as we take this party on a ghostly ride with some real pet ghost stories. Ghost Cats who dent the bed with their imprint, Ghost dogs who come with their collars jingling and pets who come to say goodbye like a horse on Christmas.   Did you know there are hotels, libraries and other public places known for pet ghosts?


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Episode 25 - True Blood - Animal Halloween Party with Wolves, Werewolves & Animal Shapeshifters

Party with 2 pet experts with their pet take on ‘True Blood’ (HBO) & its animal connections.

Deborah Wolfe welcomes the editor of www.petsweekly.com, Stacy Mantle back to the show to talk about ‘True Blood’, the HBO TV show, the ancient myths, Halloween lore and wolves. Deborah describes the on set training of wolves, and Stacy contributes the ancient stories behind creatures like werewolves and werecats, & shapeshifters who take on animal form and how they interact with each other and humans. If you love the show ‘True Blood’ you’ll like learning about Kristin Bauer and Alexander Skarsgard and their animal charity work. 


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Episode 24 - What’s Hot and What’s Not from Twilight Werewolf, Taylor Lautner to Ratty old Dog Collars; Hot Spot Remedies, Catio Furniture and Toyota

Win a ‘Catio’ prize or a replacement for your ratty (not hot anymore) dog collar. Stacy Mantle, Author of ‘Conquering the Food Chain;Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One)’ brings  the hot off the press reviews from  Pets Weekly (petsweekly.com) to tell you all about recyclable dog beds  from www. poochplanet.com , organic cat beds (smartykat.com), non-toxic hot spot, flea and skin remedies that work (www.dermagic.com) and amazing cat furniture from FelineFurniture.com that allows your indoor cats to enjoy the outdoors with safety. 


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Episode 23 - CatsCenterstage and Cat Fancy

Have you ever wondered if all cats are born with blue eyes? Or How hot does it get in a closed car on a summer day and how fast does it heat up? These answers plus a recipe for home made weed killer and homemade flea spray are at this party with Deborah Wolfe and her guest, Joan Miller Vice President of the Cat Fanciers’ Association & All breed Judge, joins Deborah to talk about CatsCenterstage.org a website made for lovers of every type of cat from pet pedigreed to feral and all the many ‘cat-next-door’ types.  For the first time ever the website is designed to represent and work for those who love pedigreed, feral and random cats and it offers a huge medical database to help cat owners figure out what to ask their own Vets when their cats are sick.  There are games and quizzes for kids and grownups, information, stories, photos and the future is wherever you want it to go with this site which will be growing and evolving to meet the needs of those who post. 


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Episode 22 - Summer Party with Deborah Wolfe

News about Pamela Anderson’s latest Peta poster and the Rodeo gone wrong and right plus information on how to stay safe this summer and have happy times with your pets at home, on the road, the beach, the dog park and vacation trips. What can we copy from how we act with pets to make our love relationships better?  Deborah shares the recipe for anti-skunk stink cleaner and more practical pet tips. You may want to check the moon next time you plan to go surfing because sharks attack more often in certain moon phases.


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Episode 21 - Telepathy With Animals is Not Just For Psychics!

Tim Link joins the party to talk about animals and how they think and communicate with thoughts.  He can read your pets.  Deborah asks him if they think in words or pictures or something else and he explains.  Plus Tim does some readings for pet life radio listeners who emailed photos and questions.  Why does one cat bully another?  Can Tim help teach some cats to wait to be called before jumping up on their owner’s claws out?  Tim does a special reading for Deborah and connects with Squeak the blue heeler who died June 2009.  Find out what Tim receives from pets that are no longer alive.      

Tim also shares lighter readings including a message from Thump who wants his owners to know that yogurt is okay but Thump wants meat and actually any scraps of any kind; He loves the variety and the surprise.  Tim explains how all of us can send picture messages to our animals when we want to give them commands or make requests.  At first Deborah was somewhat sceptical but since the show was made she has enjoyed amazing results from coupling commands and wishes with visual messages sent on purpose; the cats come quicker and are more polite.  Sadie isn’t picking on Peekaboo much anymore and has become relaxed with all the other cats since Tim sent her a message.   Check out this party and you’ll learn how to send messages to your pets. It is very easy and you’ll see results immediately.


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Episode 20 - Assistance Dogs for the Blind and Kids with Autism

The party gets started with a party joke as Deborah reads a funny paragraph about dog poop from the book, ‘A Year in Merde’ by Stephen Clarke.  A whole lot of goldens, labs and mixes of the two are coming to the party and they are all so well behaved walking on their harnesses and laying down politely without raiding the buffet; these aren’t the rude Labs and Goldens we often see counter-surfing and begging – they must be well trained ever so polite Guide Dogs.  Barry Dunner explains what its like to walk the blindfold walk with only a seeing eye dog for eyes.  And Deborah asks what exactly Autism support dogs do for the kids they serve.    

Did you know the dog stops the child from rocking and helps in ways besides keeping the child from running away?   Barry brings touching stories about the impact of the dogs he’s seen trained to serve.  It costs $35,000 to train a Seeing Eye dog and the blind person pays nothing, but there is a wait list and demand is high.  Barry and Deborah discuss the training, placement and the effect of getting a dog placed; it’s a ripple and everyone wins!  You can find out more about Guide Dogs at www.bcguidedog.com


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Episode 19 - Inside the Wild World of Feral Cats

Marci Kladnik joins the party from Santa Barbara California where she works inside the  world of wild feral cats.  Marci explains why TNR (Trap, Neuter & Release) is the best technique for feral cat colony management. Together Deborah and Marci discuss the lives of feral cats and the conflicts- real and political that occur between bird lovers and TNR  cat advocates.  When a feral cat population truly is threatening a vulnerable bird nesting area, the colony is moved; most of the time the conflict is based on myth not fact and the cats are actually helping the birds with rodent patrol.  Eggs and chicks get eaten by rodents constantly on every farm unless either cats or poison are at work.


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Episode 18 - The Cat Coach Tackles Bad Habits With New Clicker Tricks

Marilyn Krieger, is the Cat Coach for Cat Fancy Magazine, catchannel.com and now for us at Animal Party.  She’ll explain her new book ‘Click Your Cat to Better Behavior’ by solving our own email cat problems about cats who attack us, hide on stairs, jump up on counters, dart out doors, destroy furniture and avoid litter boxes.  Plus she’ll share her party tricks for getting cats to do fun tricks using the clicker and her new book.  If you’ve got a cat of any kind you can use her tips to curb the mischief and get some great two-way communication going with trick training.  You can also use your cat’s new ability to come or sit or high five on command to silence the smug cat hater in your family.  We ask Marilyn her opinion on Trap, Neuter and Release feral cat management efforts, her opinion on the indoor vs. outdoor debate for pet cats and what she knows about declawing. 


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Episode 17 - I Did The Iditarod

Teri Wilson, author of Dog books, and Romance books including ‘Cup of Joe’, ‘All Creatures of Our God & King”, ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, ‘Rodeo Redemption’ (& others) took her southern self to the Alaskan Iditarod and worked a dog team. See www.spanieldiaries.blogspot.com  to see what volunteering at the Iditarod is like.  Teri explains the unbelievable tug-of war style power of a team of pulling dogs and how she got trained to roll out of the way.  What does an ice hook have to do with mushing? Listen to the show and find out.    Teri describes the sites of the region including the historical dog journey from Anchorage to Gnome of over 1,000 miles, which brought diphtheria medicine to children and saved lives.  This is a great example of dog work that helps humans and teamwork human with dogs.  Would you like to go next year and volunteer?


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Episode 16 - Say Goodbye To Pet Allergies

Deborah reports on a treatment that is both new and old and gets rid of allergies in people and pets.  About four treatments is all it takes to handle most allergies and for severe peanut allergies there is a 100% guarantee.  Did you know that recently Canada changed its regulations so now all Canadian flights must have animals in cargo?  Why? Because 1 in 10 passengers surveyed complained of severe pet allergies when confined on planes.   Deborah tells you some things you can do to help the allergy sufferers in your family when they visit your pet filled home.  Laura Cook from Zero Allergies joins the party with her expertise and she’s brought with her samples of every thing that allergy sufferers avoid from pollen to wheat to cat hair and vacuum lint.  It is March right now- cherry tree season- on the west coast and for the first time ever Deborah is doing radio with no allergy meds thanks to these treatments.  Plus Deborah is finally winning her long battle with cat allergies and the cats are sleeping wherever they choose not exiled from the bedroom.  Laura describes the science behind the treatments and Deborah tells you what it is like as a patient.  This treatment involves no needles and you can keep taking meds if you need them so there is no risk to giving it a try.  Laura also treats diabetics to help them need less insulin, patients suffering from MS, arthritis and every kind of digestive or allergic problem.


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Episode 15 - Why do Cats Bury their Poop?

Deborah asks Caroline Coile the most common questions she gets when on tour plus her own questions too; Are some cats gay?  Do cats masturbate? Facts about the cat penis.   What is the cat purr all about?   Do cats hate car rides?  Are cats bothered by sound pollution?   Cats hear better and see better in most ways than dogs but their sense of smell though worse than dogs. Caroline explains the amazing facts of cat vision and contrasts the cat to its fellow mammals.   Do cross eyed cats see okay?   Can cats count? Is catnip like pot?   Deborah adds to the discussion with information on dogs and large cats, Hans the horse, and Caroline gives you the most interesting science behind the cat and how experiments are structured to test pets and babies for abilities. 


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Episode 14 - Join the Olympic Party, Vancouver 2010 – Animal Style with Deborah Wolfe

We all know a cheetah is faster than a man running, but is a cheetah faster than a gold medal speed skater? Find out how humans rank against animals in sport.  Deborah shares the results of the Camp Good Dog Dog-Olympics so far with guest camper dogs competing in several events including hockey!   A big thank you to the working dogs of the Olympics as Deborah explains how avalanche, airport and police dogs are selected, trained, and assigned to the Games.


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Episode 13 - Why Do Dogs Like Balls?

Caroline Coile, PhD, author of ’Why Do Dogs Like Balls?’, and ‘Silly Dog Tricks’ (+29 other books) joins the party with answers to the funniest doggy questions Deborah can find from her book. Are dogs gay? If not why do boy dogs form a line of humping bunny hopping two legged dancing males, asks Deborah? Can dogs hear pet deterrents and collars? Why do female dogs often think they are pregnant when they are not? Get the best recipe for de-skunking your stinky dog or getting stubborn dark eye stains off pretty fur when Caroline and Deborah laugh and chat and party together.

Pick up some great easy tricks to teach your dogs and listen to Caroline and Deborah party with their dogs. Don’t forget to send a photo of your pet for a psychic reading by our future guest Tim Link; Please send photos of pets shown face frontal (both eyes) and well lit with the subject heading PET READINGS to deborah@petliferadio.com along with a question you want the psychic to ask your pet.


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Episode 12 - Melanie Coronetz, Author of ‘In the Shadow of Mercury: A Memoir of Mid-Life and Dogs’

7-year-old autistic, James Deloney is found after 48 hrs in sub zero weather with no coat; The dog came home and when rescuers followed his reverse tracks they found this lost boy with no language.  GOOD DOG!  All the volunteer searchers and all the police men, couldn’t bring him back like the family dog can! Now there is a nursery rhyme that ought to be told.

How many rat descendents will come from one mama rat in a year?  Deborah explains how Rottweilers are like Rhinos.   Author Melanie Coronetz joins the party to talk about her book ‘In the Shadow of Mercury: A memoir of mid-life and dogs’ which delights New Yorkers with a real sense of place.  Melanie explains how she fell into dog owning and competing and schipperke paws plus she talks about the terrible loss of her first Mercury and the brutal attack and slaughter of her next two schipperkes  on leash at her feet in Central park. 


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Episode 11 - Putting Some Bite Into Healthy Teeth

Teeth cleaning and probiotics for dogs? Are we serious?  Exactly how to get your reluctant dog or cat or your easy going puppy to love teeth brushing.  Diane Jansey has been looking after dogs’ mouths for over 30 years- she’s a canine nutritionist and dental hygienist plus she knows how to breed and show to win.  What to do with a Bichon, Maltese or any type of dog that greets with a piddle puddle?  Pumpkin, mango and other health food items your dogs will love plus how to introduce these foods to your pets’ diet.  Deborah asks Diane her opinion on the move away from tail docking and ear cropping.  Diane explains how probiotics work for dogs under stress and how probiotics plus digestive enzymes can stop dogs from eating dog poop.


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Episode 10 - Dogs Deserve Better

This week Deborah talks to Tamira Ci Thayne, founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better, an award-winning national nonprofit working on behalf of America’s chained and penned dogs.  


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Episode 9 - Hottest Party on the Planet

What is the strangest job for dogs?   Our party guest today is Kristen Smith from Planet Dog and she’s here to tell you all about the service dogs her products help support; Seeing eye dogs, hearing dogs, dogs of war, epileptic seizure detection/escort dogs and new ways service dogs are helping kids with diabetes and autism.  Planet Dog sells eco friendly dog toys, and dog stuff like cheeky bumper stickers that will make any pet lover smile plus these planet dog gifts come with a feel good note explaining that you have just helped a service dog with a donation.  For Today’s party trick, Deborah teaches you how to get your dog to ‘go get’ objects on command and gives you some much needed holiday safety tips to keep your holiday parties safe for your animals.  Happy Holidays to you and your pets from all of us at Animal Party. 


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Episode 8 - Pitbulls, & Rotties & Dobies Oh My

Lisa Peterson, Director of Club Communications for the AKC comes to party and talk about breed bans and why they don’t work and how the Canine Good Citizen program can solve the public safety problem much better.  Plus Lisa tells you how you and your mutt or purebred dog can have a blast at AKC events; every dog has a sport they love from digging and tracking to obstacle racing or duck retrieving and the list goes on.  Check out www.akc.org and let the dog games begin!  Did you know a Rottweiler has double the jaw strength compared to a Doberman?  Deborah adds facts about this hot ‘bad to the bone’ bad dog issue with party conversation that bites! 


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Episode 7 - Halloween Party! Pet Ghosts Welcome!

Deborah Wolfe parties with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of ‘GHOST CATS’ & ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’. First we answer an email from a frustrated pet owner who has a ‘Dennis the Menace’ cat named Lex who jumps up on the keepsake counter and knocks off plants and pictures to get some play action every night. Dusty gives many solutions to this cat prankster including some fun and easy tricks. Then Deborah & Dusty take a walk on the paranormal side and share their own cat ghost and dog ghost stories plus some from the book, ‘Ghost Cats’.

Do you wish your pets would come back to you as ghosts? Or maybe you’d like to visit a library, or check into a hotel where guests often see cat ghosts? Maybe you think you have seen one but you’re not sure. Dusty’s collections of true Cat Ghost stories help us understand what to look for, smell for and listen for when seeking out pet ghosts. Plus Deborah and Dusty give you quick tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween.


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Episode 6 - Party With The Cool Cat Lady

Have you tried to give your cat a pill? Or a bath?   Expert tips on how to understand your cats better and get smoother results.  Deborah talks about the latest scientific research to underestimate the communication intent of the dog bark and tells you about a new kind of healthy milk taking off in Europe. Then Beth Adelman, ‘the Cat Lady’ Columnist for the New York Sunday Post joins the party to tell us about  cats and how our own human bias interferes with us getting along.  Your cat is not mad at you when he poops on the floor, she explains, once you understand what’s making him poop in the wrong place you can get him to poop in the box.  How often should you bathe your cat? Almost never says this cat lady, author of ‘Every Cat’s Survival Guide to Living with a Neurotic Owner’, ‘Dog Talk’ & books for kids including ‘Cool Cats’, ‘Weird Pets’ & others.


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Episode 5 - The Toy Dog and His World View

Dogs do make us happy! Deborah brings you the results of a Japanese Scientific study that noted oxytocin caused by the love of dogs. Deborah begins by telling you what toy dogs and Captain Kirk have in common then the party guest arrives and it is Darlene Arden, author of ‘Small Dogs, Big Hearts’ & ‘Petiquette: Rover Get off her leg! She Joins Deborah to talk about small dogs, their bodies, personalities, special needs and gifts. Listen to Darlene Arden explain the world of the toy dog from Affenpinschers to Shih Tzus (actually she goes from A to X with the Xoloitzcuintli at the end of the book but only she and other die hard toy dog fans can pronounce that one!)


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Episode 4 - Brainy Breeds – The Intelligence Of Dogs Part 2

Want to listen in while two dog experts visit and exchange ideas in depth? This is your chance to hear Dr. Stanley Coren, UBC Psychology Professor & Bestselling Author, interpret his book, ‘ The Intelligence of Dogs’ helping you understand what this means for training your own dog or for selecting the right type of dog in the future.  Deborah Wolfe, and Dr.Coren  share some historical  dog stories and facts   from his book including the solution to the trivia question about the Victorian doggie record holder for most rats killed in half an hour.  Was it  20? 50? 100? 200? How many rats do you think ‘Tiny’ killed in 30 minutes? And what kind of dog was she?  Plus Deborah asks the Professor for his opinion on several hot button  timely news topics including; the Supreme Court Decision to ignore the appeal on the ban on pit bulls, (half pit bulls, and pit bull-like dogs) in Ontario.  Dr. Coren gives his opinion on the recent controversy over unethical breeding to extremes in the UK and more including whether or not your dog should be a vegetarian.  Educate yourself and listen to this show (NO tuition fee required!).


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Episode 3 - Brainy Breeds – The Intelligence Of Dogs

Deborah welcomes Professor and Author Dr. Stanley Coren to give you the highlight lecture, the cram session notes on the ‘Intelligence of Dogs’.

Deborah begins the show with animal news; Goat Canucks Goat? Deborah becomes a hockey fan finally after years of resistance. A three year old girl survives a cougar attack when her mom jumps in between and beats the cougar; Cougar safety for humans and pets. Listen to this show to find out who the dumbest and smartest breeds are. Is it an insult to get called an Afghan? What about a Poodle, a Doberman, Boxer, Golden or Bulldog? The Professor describes three types of dog intelligence and explains why some dogs can be so smart at some things like lure chasing (hunting) and yet clueless at Obedience training class. How does your dog’s intelligence compare with your child? Dr. Coren explains that all dogs can learn what we need from them but that sometimes knowing the breed’s intelligence helps owners understand how long it will take to teach them. Deborah and the Professor chat about dogs, dogs, dogs and how the different dogs think and learn. Do dogs pull guilt trips on their owners? The answer may surprise you.


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Episode 2 - We Tried It- You’ll Love It!

Join the Animal Party and check out the water bowl talk about justice for animal crimes, bears, blue fin tuna (aka toro) on your sushi menu, and hear Deborah Wolfe’s dog trainer’s review of ‘Marley & Me’ now on dvd. Do you know how many animals were domesticated in the last 4,000 years? Find out when cats and dogs first joined up with humans. Stacy Mantle from Pets Weekly Magazine joins Deborah to bring you their favorite new products for pets from self- cleaning litter boxes to hot spot remedies that work! Plus some strange treats like Bull penis sticks, surprise bargain finds and new ways of dealing with pet loss. 

If you’ve ever bought an expensive piece of pet equipment only to find its junk or wasted time going back and forth returning an item that just won’t work right - this show is for you.. Stacy has 18 cat testers and several dog testers. Deborah has five dog testers, six cat testers, various barnyard animals who like to try new things and many eager doggie volunteer testers from the boarding campers at Camp Good Dog. Simplify your life with stuff that works; Products reviewed here were tried and tested by these experts and their many animals.


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Episode 1 - Dusty The Cat Wrangler Visits Deborah The Dog Diva

Obama picked the right kind of dog but not the right name. Do you know which animal brain is most like the brain of a bi-polar human? Are pit bulls bad to the bone? If not, why are pit bulls in the news so much for violent attacks? Host, Deborah Wolfe takes a look at the issue of bad dog breeds, breed bans, and chained dogs. Cats invented the real estate time share concept says Dusty Rainbolt, author of ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy’ as she explains how cats think, act and resolve conflict in multi-cat homes.


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