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.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Origins & Bad Dog Owner Awards Go to Otter Lady & Frisbee Dumb Dumb At The Beach

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.

EPISODE NOTES: Choosing the Correct Pet

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Jory Bocknek your pet questions; You can send questions and problems to [email protected] 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.

EPISODE NOTES: Cats Cats Cats!

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 [email protected] by text, email or voice clip and Deborah will talk about it on the show and help you solve your pet problems. 

EPISODE NOTES: Blue Eyed Puppy, Dogs Who Fish, Cats Who Wake Owners, & How Much To Feed Pets

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?

Deborah puts a cone collar on herself (see photo) to understand better and walk a mile in their paws plus tips about choosing the right cone collar. 98 degrees in Florida so the dogs need your help keep their paws from burning and to stay cool and hydrated. Avoid peak Sun hours for dog exercise.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal News, Hot Weather Tips, Cone Collars, Come at Dog Park

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. Please send your text, type or voice clip pet questions, problems or guest suggestions to [email protected]

If you live in Vancouver or nearby please Check out the post at Deb Wolfe-Pet expert on Facebook to see the face of the woman police are looking for in connection with this deadly dog attack on another dog. Do you touch your cat correctly? Does your cat or dog not let you touch certain body parts or regions such as the cat’s belly or groin; perhaps a dog with ear infection history doesn’t like ears touched or a cat with matting won’t let those areas be brushed? Deb gives advice that will make your pets trust you to touch them everywhere and teach you to read their body language for what they like most.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Tricks, & How to Touch & Groom Difficult Pets !

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. Please send your text, type or voice clip pet questions, problems or guest suggestions to [email protected]

EPISODE NOTES: Taylor Swift Loves Her Cats!

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? Tune in to find out!

EPISODE NOTES: Orcas, Raccoons and Hello Kitty!

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!

Please send your voice clip or typed cat and dog questions to [email protected] and you’ll get your pet answers on a future show.

EPISODE NOTES: Lost Cat Returns After 8 Years!

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.

EPISODE NOTES: Coyotes, Flood, & Celebrity Pet Gossip

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.

Science and the law working together; DNA samples were used to prove the cause of two human deaths was by their neighbors’ dogs. Today is rescue a shelter pet day but every day should be since you can find the most wonderful pets in shelters and they come with gratitude. Deborah gives a tip for cat owners that will reduce the amount of dead little animal presents from your cats. Give the birds a break with this cat door tip. Check out Deborah Wolfe- Pet Expert on YouTube for training tips demonstrated with cute misbehaving dogs.

Please send your questions, suggestions, and comments by voice clip or send me a few lines to [email protected]

EPISODE NOTES: Animal News & Training Tips