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Jon Provost from the TV series ‘Lassie’ recalls his...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/29

Jon Provost who was Timmy in Lassie sincerely – even all these years later (he’s now 74-years old) – has a love for dogs as much as he did when he played Timmy. Steve reminisces and Jon tells all sorts of stories. And did he ever really fall into a well? What was the craziest peril […]

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Tips from Dr. Bailey on keeping pets safe during the...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/22

A howliday tradition for Steve Dale’s Pet World! Steve speaks to the President elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) about what’s to come in 2025. Dr. Michael Bailey pulls out the AVMA crystal ball to offer his predictions for the New Year. Also, tips from Dr. Bailey on keeping pets safe over the howliday […]

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Dog Trainer Drayton Michaels offers a refresher...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/15

Raising a puppy can be great fun but to be honest it’s not for everyone says dog trainer Drayton Michaels, author of The Puppy Parents Handbook: Raising A Well Trained Puppy in the 21st Century. Michaels offers a refresher course in housetraining 101. He has also long been involved in fighting breed bans (typically targeted to dogs referred […]

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PetCast: Pet safety over the Howlidays

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/12

This is the time of year when organizations such the Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) receive the most calls. Steve talks with veterinary toxicologist Dr. Renee Scmid, director of veterinary medicine and a senior veterinary toxicologist at PPH. Lilies are fragrant for us but very toxic to cats. And chocolate is never a good idea. She […]

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Dr. Mark Goldstein shares his predictions for what’s...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/08

Larry Holm is host a podcast called What About Grief. Steve Dale appeared on a segment called “Our Pets: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet,” and that is the topic of this conversation. Indeed, Holm found that the loss of a pet can be as profound as losing any other family member. Dr. Mark Goldstein has done it […]

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Zak George covers how to choose a dog trainer, the...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/12/01

Zak George is no doubt the most popular and one of the most outspoken dog trainers in social media, as he tells the truth – based on science – regarding dog training methods. He’s totally no fan of the use of shock collars and takes a deep dive in describing why. Included is how to choose […]

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Steve Dale and David Frei discuss ‘doodle dogs’ and...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/11/24

David Frei, renowned broadcaster of dog shows, has now broadcast 50 national dog shows, and 23 years of the National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day on NBC (and now also on Peacock) at noon following Macy’s Parade. Frei discusses the so-called ‘doodle dogs.’ Also, animal-assisted activities, and how therapy dogs go into hospitals, libraries, […]

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Steve Dale and John O’Hurley discuss how dogs are the...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/11/17

Dr. Taylor Rezvani, professor Husson University, Bangor ME, board member of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) discusses International Human Animal Bond Day and how around the world the bond for companion animals has intensified in recent years. And the bond goes beyond dogs and cats. HABA is seeking images of pet parents with their pets for […]

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The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention covers why...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/11/10

What percent of dogs and cats do you think are overweight or obese? The numbers are staggering. Dr. Ernie Ward, a world expert on this topic and Founder/President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention explains that we need to think differently and stop “the blame game” regarding overweight/obese pets. There myths about what causes pets to […]

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Do we need this new professional position in...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/11/03

It’s a new hot topic in veterinary medicine – a sort of physician’s assistance in veterinary medicine, except with this new position will have latitude to do far more but with questionable training. Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer and Executive Vice President at the American Veterinary Medicine Association, explains that the veterinary professional associate […]

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Pet Poison Helpline is determined to keep your pets...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/10/27

Halloween can be very scary but Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Vice President of veterinary services and senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, is determined to keep your pets safe. She discusses everything from candies sweetened with a dangerous sugar substitute, raisins, Macadamia nuts and chocolates and their potential dangers to pets. Also, she explains how THC […]

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Should a few common tools that some dog trainers use...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/10/20

10/20 – Victoria Stilwell from It’s Me or the Dog in a wide-ranging conversation regarding common tools that some dog trainers use, and should never use – in fact, should be banned. And Victoria articulately explains why. She also describes why reactive dogs are doing what they are doing, and what to do about it. It’s Me or […]

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PetCast: Single ingredient is the key

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/10/16

Dr. Ernie Ward, is a world-renowned expert and advocate for pet health and nutrition. He’s the founder and President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. He explains just how many pets are overweight or obese. He says we need to stop playing the blame game. Yes, feeding too much and feeding the too many […]

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Farm to Pet offers simpler treats with fewer...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/10/13

Pet parents have been asking for simpler pet treats with far fewer less ingredients…and Jackson Jones founder/owner Farm to Pet, based in Chicago, offers just that. There’s no processing, no salt, no preservatives and no names that are really long that you can’t pronounce – we’re talking pure protein (truly single ingredient treats). Many of the […]

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Dr. Jeff Bloomberg on what Fear Free is all about and...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/10/06

Dr. Jeff Bloomberg of Veterinary Diagnostic Centers on how he has fulfilled a niche in the Chicago area which provides imaging for pets, primarily offering cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds. In fact, he’s been so successful – because of the need for his services and his Fear Free approach when fulfilling those services, similar centers may now […]

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Everything you need to know about the award-winning...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/09/29

Head of Development and Community Engagement at Orphans of the Storm in Riverwoods, Sandy De Lisle, talks a special upcoming tribute to dog loving, fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French; and shares an update and truth about the animal sheltering situation on the North Shore and all about her award-winning film You’re Out, co-starring a pit bull looking […]

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Forever Home Dog Sanctuary and their upcoming...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/09/22

Dreams can come true, as David Kerpel explains why he’s creating the Furever Home Dog Sanctuary. You can hear the enthusiasm, passion and determination to get this accomplished in his voice. The Sanctuary will be at 10720 Zarnstorff Rd., Richmond, IL. He explains what the mission will be (bottom line, to save dog lives). Furever Home is holding a spooky HOWL-O-WEEN benefit Oct. 18 and 19. Learn […]

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What Grey Muzzle Organization is doing to prevent...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/09/15

Lisa Lunghofer is the Executive Director of the non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization, the largest national nonprofit organization focused only on the well-being of senior dogs. Most dogs in shelters are seniors and most dogs who don’t make it out of shelters are seniors. She explains what the organization is doing to prevent those dogs from landing in shelters […]

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Paul Owens on his latest book, ‘Training for the Joy...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/09/08

Paul Owens is the original dog whisperer. He explains how the moniker was “permanently borrowed” by Cesar Millan. In his latest book is Training for the Joy of Dogs: 50 Lessons Learned, Owens describes the advantages of positive reinforcement training compared punishment based training, which was about the only choice when he began training 50 years ago. He […]

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Steve Dale speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci on how cats...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/09/01

Certified Cat Behavior Training Specialists Rita Reimers and Linda Hall aren’t only the Cat Behavior Alliance, they both with the late Richard Simmons. They talk about what the exercise guru was really like. Rita was also a pet sitter/dog walker for Richard. They also explain the Cat Behavior Alliance is an educational tool, and an outlet […]

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