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Pet Pulse News - Weekly Pet & Animal News from ZooToo.com - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
ZooToo.com
Pet Pulse is the news source for animal lovers, which takes an in-depth look at the issues facing the $43 billion a year industry of domestic pets. It's pet news, but it's no joke and not a lot of fluff. Our stories are comprehensive, engaging and thought provoking. They not only catch people's attention but give the viewer the knowledge to act if they want to make a difference. It's not just about reporting the issues as news, but about taking a closer look at the implications that the issu ...
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Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts, Topics & Guests - Pets & Animals- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
Deborah Wolfe
Welcome to the Animal Party on Pet Life Radio with your host, Deborah Wolfe, where we talk everything about animals! You get the latest Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts, Topics & Guests!
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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…
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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 w…
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Animal Party Episode 188 Hot Weather, Toy Dogs at The Beach, Pit Bull Road Rage, Doggie Fears & Bullying, & An Unexpected Litter
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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 pregn…
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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 beh…
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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 an…
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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…
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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…
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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 oth…
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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 claime…
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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 fo…
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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 th…
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Souha Ezzedene, 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 settin…
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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 y…
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Animal Party Episode 177 Cat Behavior Questions with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of Kittens for Dummies & Others
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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. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behavior Questions with Dusty Rainbolt, Author of Kittens for Dummies & Others…
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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 C…
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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 …
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Animal Party Episode 174 News, Serval Warning, Kitty Litter Box Training & Different Dog Breeds
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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 …
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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 l…
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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 teac…
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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’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 grace…
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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…
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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 …
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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. De…
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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 spra…
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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 tr…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 ble…
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Animal Party Episode 160 Cougar Attacks, Dog Breed Recognition, How to Teach your Cat to Come when Called
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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…
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Animal Party Episode 159 Dog Manners Training Tips, Cat Trick Training Tips & Bear & Orca Animal Attacks in The News
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Deb Wolfe starts off with dog training tips to solve bad manners like jumping on people and furniture. See Buster, the adorable red shaggy labradoodle puppy go from 45 lb. ball of flying paws to a polite walker. 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 hav…
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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. Debo…
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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. EPISODE NOTES: Do Names Matter to Pets? How to Introduce Dogs to Cats…
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‘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 pa…
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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 diff…
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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 s…
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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 …
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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 train…
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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 an…
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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! EPISODE NOTES: How to Groom Your Dog CalmlyΑπό τον Deborah Wolfe
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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 groomin…
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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 sh…
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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? D…
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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 a…
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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…
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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/c…
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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 the…
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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 fi…
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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.…
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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 handl…
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