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

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 have you heard about the orca whales in Spanish waters? 207 killer whales attacked boats in 2022 chewing on pieces of boats and torpedoing the hulls till they crack and leak! Is it a game or a warning? Imagine being a man on one of the 3 boats that sunk in the last few weeks by orcas. The show ends with some tips on how to train your cat and when to do the training. Your cat can learn the same tricks your dog knows (like come, sit, shake paw) plus some extras and your cat will learn faster than most dogs!

EPISODE NOTES: Dog Manners Training Tips, Cat Trick Training Tips & Bear & Orca Animal Attacks in The News

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Joining me for this episode is award-winning novelist Lynne Hugo. Lynne I discuss her latest novel, The Language of Kin.

The Language of Kin is a story of Eve, a chimpanzee who was orphaned, captured by poachers, experimented in labs, before finally finding her place in a zoo where the caretakers have different views on how to care for Eve. Lynne and I chat about the pro’s and con’s of zoos and sanctuaries, how we can truly communicate and build relationships with animals and humans. We discuss Lynne’s writing style, research and how to create a thought-provoking novel. Have a listen, learn a lot, discuss with others and better understand how to build the best relationships with the animals and the humans around us. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Lynne Hugo - The Language of Kin

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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. Deborah asks about chicken by-product, soya, and ingredient and packaging trends. To feed grain free or not to feed grain free is a big issue. What about breed specific or age specific formulas?

The food Taz recommends and feeds her own pets is commercial raw pet food and/or homemade with Vet approved ingredients; Tazz says Check out Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM for free safe yummy pet food recipes. Deb Wolfe wants to add that even though commercial foods may contain some ingredients you may choose to avoid when making your own pet food, the desirable meat and veg and fruit ingredients listed can be used as a ‘what’s safe’ guide. Deb says crock pot stew Is pretty easy and cheap and pets will give gourmet reviews of your very basic cooking.

EPISODE NOTES: What Not to Feed your Pets

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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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Joining me for this episode is author and professional counselor Jennifer Blough. Jennifer and I discuss her workbook, To Save A Starfish – A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior. We chat about compassion fatigue, pet loss and trauma and steps to take to avoid or overcome burnout. Have a listen to this insightful conversation and find new ways to take care of yourself, while taking care of animals in need.

EPISODE NOTES: Jennifer Blough - To Save a Starfish

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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 paying closer attention to body language and patterns.

EPISODE NOTES: Your Cat Problems; Litter Box & Beyond

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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 different from what you should do if a moose charges? Plus, there are safe times and safe places to choose for your adventures and you can learn some very easy to apply tricks for picking the right time and place for hikes and camping.

We all have to pick our battles when it comes to getting along with people and sometimes with our pets too and Deborah has chosen not to battle her dogs over her crock like ‘dawg’ shoes which they repeatedly mistake for dog chew toys! Deborah admits she has made a dog training mistake with Fabio’ the blonde poodle shown here- a mistake she warned her audiences not to make and then went and did it herself; she took pictures and laughed when ‘Fabio’ stole a receipt and now she’ll likely have to ‘pay the price’ with more training to get him to avoid stealing and chewing paper. Wildlife and other dangers like poison are reasons everyone should train their dog to ‘come’ when called and also to ‘drop’ what the dog has in its mouth on command, and ‘leave it’ if told before he grabs the object.

EPISODE NOTES: Safety Tips for Hiking Near Wild Animals

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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 says ‘no’. Puppy mills are thriving, and the pups and new owners are suffering. Liz has a new app called HANDS2PAWS that helps people discover what breed best suits their needs and then directs them to the breed clubs with registries of ethical local breeders.

What about mutts? You can use the app to find the breeds that match you and then get a rescue mutt with a combination of those breeds. Deborah explains that when she released her quiz ‘PICK YOUR PUP’ she asked Dr Professor Stan Coren, author of ‘the Intelligence of dogs’ how people could find the right mutt for them; and he confirmed Deborah’s observation that ‘what you see is what you get’ with mutts. If the pup you are considering adopting has floppy ears, webbed paws and likes to fetch you’ve got a mostly retriever for example so the app HANDS2PAWS can be used to find mutts as well as purebreds and lead prospective pet owners to adopt a shelter dog that is their best match.

EPISODE NOTES: What’s Wrong with Dog Breeding in America?

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Joining me for this episode is author and editor, Sara Bader. We have a chat about her book, The Book of Pet Love & Loss - Words of Comfort and Wisdom from Remarkable People. The Book of Pet Love & Loss provides a wide collection of quotations and stories by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief. Sara and I discuss her writing process, the need for a good proposal and to write a book that addresses a topic different than any other. Have a listen to this wonderful episode and find your favorite quote or story. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Sara Bader - The Book of Pet Love & Loss

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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 in a shelter due to a mismatch. Liz explains that 60% of the dogs surrendered to shelters are there because of breed mismatch or medical conditions buyers didn’t realize.

Many years ago Deborah created a Cosmo style quiz called ‘PICK YOUR PUP’ which helped people find a good dog match for their lifestyle as she realized way back then that mismatch was a huge cause of homeless pets. The Australian shepherds racing the hallways of Liz’s condo, or worse being drugged to fit the condo life, are examples of exercise and mental mismatch that the HANDS2PAWS app will prevent. Have you heard of the ‘horrible hundred’ list of breeders you must avoid? Liz and Deb discuss breeding history, ethics and controls world-wide.

EPISODE NOTES: Finding Your Dog Breed Match

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