Dog fighting abuse

Mary Harwelik, Union County, NJ dog trainer and expert on Pitbulls, talks about the horrible abuse dogs endure when used in dog fighting operations. Much discussion centered on the 49 surviving dogs that were saved from Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring. For more info about Pitbulls, go to www.realpitbull.com. Click here to play or download podcast

CAT behaviors and medical issues

Renee broadcasts live today with Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist from Tufts/Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Their discussion focused on CAT behaviors and medical issues today. If you live with a cat or you know people who do, this show was extremely informative. Some of the points Dr. Dodman makes in today’s show […]

Rescuing Leo, a pit bull vicitimized by Michael Vick

Marthina McClay, Certified Pet Dog Trainer from California, talks about how she rescued Leo. Leo is one of many Pit Bulls who suffered at the hands of Michael Vick. Hear how Leo bounced back within 5 weeks to become a Certified Therapy Dog and now visits cancer patients at an infusion center. Read Leo’s complete […]

Finding a breeder before buying a puppy

Susan Bulanda, expert trainer and behaviorist, talks to Renee this morning about how people should go about finding a quality, responsible breeder BEFORE buying a puppy. Read and copy out Sue’s brochure on how to research breeders, what to look for and questions YOU should be asking breeders by going to her website, www.sbulanda.com. Click here […]

Trail etiquette when hiking with dogs

Renee interviews California trainer Nannette Morgan about trail etiquette when hiking with dogs. Nannette discusses the importance of good basic obedience training and lots of practice doing recall (coming when called), leave it and wait exercises. Click on this link to get more information about trail safety and etiquette: www.marinhumanesociety.org. Click here to play or download […]

German Shepherds

Local Dog Trainer, Phil Guida from Canine Dimensions in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas talks to Renee this morning about his rescue group, Garden State German Shepherd Rescue. Their discussion focuses a lot on what owners need to know about these very intelligent dogs to ensure a successful relationship exists from the very beginning. […]

Dog training programs on TV – pros & cons

This week, Renee talks with Karen Fazio, another N.J. trainer about the pros and cons of people watching dog training programs on TV. Karen owns her own business and listeners can visit her website at: www.mybestfriendsdogschool.com You can also hear her online radio shows at www.nj.com/pets. Click here to play or download podcast

Labrador Retrievers

Renee’s guest is a professional trainer and behavior consultant from Mystic Connecticut, Michael Shikashio. Michael owns his own training business, Complete Canines, LLC and he volunteers and provides foster care for American Lab Rescue, an all breed rescue concentrated on the east coast. Listen and learn about Labrador Retrievers today. Visit www.americanlabrescue.com if you’d like to adopt […]

Communicating with your dog when training

Renee talks to Texas obedience trainer and behavior consultant, Hannelore Orkis about how owners can best communicate to dogs and how to read their dogs’ emotions, especially when they’re in training. Hannelore educates us on “green light, yellow light and red light” learning modes. Click here to play or download podcast

Testing dogs of all breeds on various aspects of temperament

Renee interviews Carl Herkstroeter, President of the American Temperament Test Society, Inc. His organization specializes in testing dogs of all breeds on various aspects of temperament. The ATTS has tested over 180 breeds and the description and results of these tests are on their website: http://www.atts.org/testdesc.html Click here to play or download podcast