Discussion on if giving birds bits of string for nest building is ok and an inquiry on how long birds will sit on their nests, summer care for your pets and how to help your animal cope with a fear of certain items

We talk about the recently rescued horses, take calls about the royal pets, and discuss all your emails and questions

Mick shares how to fade out the reward system for pets. We welcome William, who focuses on how to handle small animals. Hear how to handle baby rabbits, birds, and snapping turtles.

ARL Animal Connection 5/5/2018

How to train dogs for good behavior as well as getting positive responses out of your dogs and how to reinforce that behavior. Also questions on fostering and trivia.

Tonight is the 26th Annual ARL Raise Your Paw Benefit. Find out how you can attend and have the chance to see Mick in a suit. A caller asks for advice on choosing dog trainers. Plus, Mick talks about how you can adopt a rooster.

How to deal with your pets if there is in-house fighting. Also a caller has questions regarding bees, questions if your dog doesn't get along with neighbors, and talk of cockatiels.

Carol and Mick discuss why going to an animal shelter is a better idea than getting a puppy or kitten from a friend. Also Mick reveals his favorite animal is a pelican, dealing with a cat that is acting up and how to handle multiple dogs that aren't getting along.

The ARL's Small and Exotic Animal Coordinator Will is the guest to discuss pets off the beaten path. There are also behavior questions, how to deal with a dog playfully biting, and questions on rabbits including their diet and types of pellets and hay.

How to toilet your dog when it is raining outside, pros and cons of rabbits as pets, how to prevent animals from eating pine cones and teaching animals to be calm