Animal Writes - Animal Writers and Best-selling Authors - Pets & Animals

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 [email protected]

EPISODE NOTES: News, Serval Warning, Kitty Litter Box Training & Different Dog Breeds

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Joining me for this episode are co-authors Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino to have a chat about their book The Purest Bond. The Purest Bond is a fascinating blend of scientific canine research and real-life stories, helping the reader better understand the human-canine connection. We also discuss how two successful writers blend their craft to create such a powerful and intriguing read. Have a listen to reconfirm how our canine companions can make everything feel right in the world. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino - The Purest Bond

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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 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. Deborah talks about the dogs of Camp Good Dog; you can see them at https://www.facebook.com/campgooddog/.

And if you’d like to see the six puppies sleeping or the many dog and cat training clips and how to demos please check out Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv0UI45qaZQAV2IS5cUuhQ.

EPISODE NOTES: Pets During Wartime

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New York Times bestselling author, Rita Mae Brown, joins me for this episode to discuss her latest novel in the “Sister” Jane Arnold Series, Lost & Hound.

Lost & Hound is another thrilling mystery involving a body found displayed at the hunt club and valuable stamp collection that has been stolen. As always, we also have a fun chat about life in general – including turtles, Monarch butterflies, foxes and all sorts of wildlife. Have a listen to my chat with one of the best writers of our generation, my dear friend Rita Mae Brown. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Rita Mae Brown - Lost & Hound

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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 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 [email protected]. 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!

EPISODE NOTES: Caller’s Traumatized Doodle Refuses to Enter Car

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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 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.

EPISODE NOTES: Power Outage & Holiday Safety, Pet Etiquette, Cat Taming

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Author Rona Maynard joins me for this episode to chat about her latest book, Starter Dog. Retiring after a decade at the helm of Canada’s premier women’s title, Chatelaine, Rona has her sights set on a life of leisure and traveling. Little did she know that her husband would convince her to adopt their first dog, Casey, an unremarkable brown mutt that has had a challenging life. Through Casey, Rona falls in love with the world and the hidden beauty all around us. Have a listen and enjoy this wonderful story.

EPISODE NOTES: Rona Maynard - Starter Dog

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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 step how to begin to charm 2 feral cats at feeding time. Stacy loves the new laser toy featured at www.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.

EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Safety & Smart Pet Shopping, Cat Taming

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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 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.

EPISODE NOTES: A Child’s Experience Raising Newborn Puppies

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Joining me for the episode is author, producer and actress Christy Cashman. Christy and I discuss her latest novel, The Truth About Horses. The Truth About Horses is a heartwarming story about the fierce spirit of a young woman facing down life’s challenges, loss and the search for her place in the world. Christy and I chat about her writing style and how writing a novel compares to writing children’s and youth books. Have a listen to this fun and insightful interview…Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Christy Cashman - The Truth About HorsesBebita

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