A Conversation with Donald Sturz, President of the Westminster Kennel Club. - Have you watched the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show yet? If not, check Fox Sports listings since they usually repeat it for a few weeks after the show. If you did watch it, what did you think? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the show with Donald Sturz, President of the Westminster Kennel Club. (SPOILER ALERT You will hear about the BIS winner so beware.) Don has held every job you can have with show dogs starting at age 10. Breeder, trainer, handler, judge including BIS in 2022 at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. He will share behind the scenes details of the planning for the show and the journey to the 150th show, the second longest running event in the United States, one year behind the Kentucky Derby! Don will also discuss the changes from Covid through changes in venues and seasons to the Tennis Center last year and finally for 150, back to Madison Square Gardens in Manhattan! Don is an amazing guy, very bright, and his conversation with Dr Schultz is worth your time if you love dogs! If you don't mind knowing who won or if you watched it and want to hear incredible post show analysis, listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

This weeks Guests The MSU Rodeo Club, as they put on one of the most successful student run professional rodeos in the country! - What fun it will be when the Spartan Stampede Rodeo returns to the MSU Pavilion next weekend (13-15)!! Coming to the campus of MSU, if you go, you will witness the work of the MSU Rodeo Club, as they put on one of the most successful student run professional rodeos in the country! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk all about the club and the show with the Faculty Director, Dr Brian Nielsen who is advising his last rodeo. Learn about how Doctor Nielsen has managed to accomplish so much over his years and some of the ups and downs (Covid) in his history working with the students in the club. Then the President of the club, Eliza Lefavers (Junior) discusses her background and how she got involved with the club along with the details about how the show has come together with great teamwork. She shares many of the details behind the show and demonstrates why she is a capable leader. Then Jordan Roberts (Senior) shares her background with the club and talks about her area of focus which is Youth day. It is a program in which many children from a variety of venues experience special presentations as well as see what is for many, their first Rodeo put on by the MSU Rodeo Club. Finally, we have the Queen, Cacey Hyde (Senior) who explains her background and what she did this year as queen of the club. Learn about the reading classes, parades and other appearances she made throughout the state helping represent MSU Rodeo Club and the whole concept of rodeo! Tickets are selling FAST with several shows likely to sell out so you need to act fast. But first, start by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

This weeks guests Marc Levenson founder of Melevsreef.com and Jim Watling, of Coral Expos and Rick Preuss - Some say the best way to cope with the cold is to imagine warm and tropical settings. No need to imagine it. It's coming to you this weekend in Lansing, MI! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Lee Cohen is joined by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets as they talk all about the world of corals and reef keeping with incredible guests. Doctor Schultz will return next week. First up is Marc Levenson from Arlington Texas. Marc is the founder of Melevsreef.com and is frequently seen on YouTube. He is also the Executive editor of Coral Magazine and he will be speaking live on Saturday afternoon at Preuss Pets and on Sunday at the 20th annual Coral Expo taking place at the Causeway Bay hotel in Lansing. Marc will explain his three decade long journey into reefkeeping and answers questions at every level in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. Next up in the studio is Jim Watling, the coordinator and energy behind twenty years of Coral Expos. Jim will share what you can experience, new big name vendors with fantastic displays and items for sale, experienced people who can share information and hard to find products and even some free stuff!! This is one reason why the swap turned into an expo and has doubled in size and attendance many times over. Based on Jim's description of what all you can see, hear, and buy this Sunday, you will be disappointed if you miss out. If you know anyone who is tired of Winter and wants to think tropical, tell them to start by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Winter dog care with guests Janice Milligan Peters from Doggy Daycare and Spa Stefan Pittsle Tech Care Pet Sitting. Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters - Its been dark, cold and icy so far this winter. Have your pets been getting the exercise and walks they need? If not, have you got the time to do it yourself or do you need help? If the latter is your answer, we may be able to offer a few suggestions. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with three local businesses that can help in some situations! First up is Janice Milligan Peters from Doggy Daycare and Spa with locations in Lansing and Okemos. Both offer indoor and outdoor play areas and lots of attentive staff members that give your pets the experience they want and anticipate! She also discusses the benefits of adding grooming and boarding to a daycare experience when you need help being a great pet parent. Then Stefan Pittsley is on to talk about his business, Tech Care Pet Sitting. Stephan is a former Vet Tech and he offers dog walking, dog watching, minor medical assistance etc in your home. His business is bonded and insured so you might want to get more information from his website. Finally, Mark Marquardt who owns Joey's Pet Outfitters in Williamston discusses how to properly fit dog boots and sweaters and allows you to try them on and sample before purchasing. He also talks about the outdoor private dog park that is available right behind Joey's! Mark and Doctor Schultz also will discuss products for proper paw and pad care on your pets feet after walking.

A Conversation with Teresa Keiger, a judge for decades and a breeder for longer! Teresa is also the editor of Cat Talk Magazine - Have you ever been to a Cat show? Do you think you have a cat that looks and acts like it could win? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen spend the hour learning all about cat shows from Teresa Keiger, a judge for decades and a breeder for longer! Teresa is also the editor of Cat Talk Magazine and is Graphic Designer for Cat Fanciers Association. She knows a lot and will share all about how many breeds and what is the biggest category at most shows? She also discusses her world travels to judge shows and the popularity of cats worldwide. She even says there is a show coming up in the last city in the world many would think of to have one at this time. Teresa will share her great knowledge about cats and she helps you learn about how cats are judged and the different cat show steps you can see if you find one near you on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets to discuss a sample of the gifts that are available until they close Christmas Eve! First up, lots of gift items for your kids. - A familiar voice with a bunch of unfamiliar gift items that will surprise and amaze you, your children and your pets?! Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined in the studio by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets to discuss a sample of the gifts that are available until they close Christmas Eve! First up, lots of gift items for your kids. For stocking stuffers or an impromptu surprise during the season of giving, try the Frozen bubbles or the Axolotl stuffed animals or the sea gull with a french fry in its beak. If you like jumping spiders or a space for keeping roly polys? Maybe instead you want some enrichment toys? They have a ton for small animals, reptiles, fish, birds, rabbits, cats and dogs. For the humans again, lots of t-shirts, cats butt earrings, snail 3D printed with changeable shells. For your dogs, sushi mix to be inserted in puppy kongs and the best chews for your dogs to chew and help not hurt their teeth are available too! Whew! Lots to hear about on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Tasha Stielstra, owner of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures. Elizabeth Coons joins the conversation to explain about the dogs themselves. - The snowy Thanksgiving weekend in Michigan varied based on geography. A few inches of snow in Lansing was stressful to many. It snowed over a foot in the Upper Peninsula! No big deal, especially if you have sled dogs! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about sled dogs and sled dog racing in the Upper Peninsula. First up is Tasha Stielstra, owner of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures. Tasha will explain about the different breeds of sled dogs and their history. When did sled dog racing begin and how do the races work exactly? She will explain the UP 200 the Copper races and other events this winter. Or you can go for a sleigh ride yourself on a three hour tour! The Elizabeth Coons joins the conversation to explain about the dogs themselves. When, what and how much do they eat? How do they stay fit? When do they go potty while racing? Sled racing dogs are working dogs for most of their lives until they retire and are adopted as pets. Learn all about how to enjoy the winter and snow in Michigan by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Conversations with National dog show host David Frei. and Ken Sunden, CEO of Puppy Warmer. - What an exciting holiday weekend! Thursday is not just the Lions game, it is the National Dog Show broadcast from Philadelphia on NBC. Hundreds of great dogs and it is emceed by David Frei and John O'Hurley (of Seinfeld fame.) Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen as they discuss the show with David Frei. Learn about the different breeds and David's long history in learning about them and most importantly, how to pronounce them. If you miss the broadcast on Thursday, it will be repeated this weekend. Then, you can't forget the dog show taking place Saturday and Sunday at the MSU Pavilion. There will be hundreds of breeders there showing off some of Michigan's and the Midwest's best dogs. One man the breeders will eventually be appreciative of is our second guest Ken Sunden, CEO of Puppy Warmer. They manufacture the gold standard of Puppy incubators that are loved by breeders and veterinarians. They have them because they keep puppies alive by giving them the warm welcome they deserve! Listen as Ken explains why he created the product, how it works and the fortunate dilemma that equipment is selling faster then expected! Learn all about why they work so well and Doctor Schultz shares his real life experience with them on the Thanksgiving weekend edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Rabbits and Cavys, with guests Lisa and Elizabeth Leibrand, and Rabbit Breeder Paul Koppin - How would you like to see fifty breeds of rabbits and more then a dozen breeds of Guinea Pigs in a show where the cost is FREE!! Your chance is coming up next weekend at the MSU Pavilion on Farm and Mount Hope! You don't know a lot about rabbits or Cavys? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired)and Lee Cohen discuss the show and what it is like to breed these animals. First up is Rabbit Breeder Paul Koppin. You might assume that rabbits wouldn't be the hardest animals in nature to breed but there is more to it then you think. Paul will describe the showing of these rabbits and the proper way to care for and keep rabbits. He will also share the differences between breeds. Then to discuss Cavys, we have Lisa and Elizabeth Leibrand, a mother and daughter team that both happen to be royalty in the breeding community?!? First Elizabeth will share how she started with rabbits and evolved to Cavys the last few years. Not bad since she is 18 and started when she was 12. Lisa then shares her background and the family connection to 4-H and these animals going back generations. Learn about the different Cavys, why they are amazing to keep, some of their humorous behaviors and how they will be judged at the show. As you can see, Cavys are soft, furry and cute and you can see a bunch of them next weekend! First, you can learn about them by istening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

Dr. Schultz and special guests Rick Preuss and Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters talk protecting pet in the winter - Once again the forecast for the first week of November includes SNOW!! As if the clock change and the late afternoon darkness aren't a challenge enough to get your pets exercise. While it waited until November this year, it still brings to mind all the little details you need to think about for proper pet care in winter! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets who will begin with information for outdoor fish in your pond. If you are keeping them outside for winter, Rick talks you through how to do it. If you are planning on moving them indoors, he will talk you through a few different ways to do it. Next up, Dr Schultz will talk all about the area for concern mostly with dogs and cats in winter. You will hear about how important it is to keep them safe with lights or reflective items, especially if you have a black dog. He also talks about protection from ice and salt, the importance of water and outdoor shelter where they can warm up if they are outside. Finally, Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters and Annabelle's is on the line to discuss all the items that doc mentioned and the options that are available and in stock! Jackets, gloves, collars, lights, sweaters and many other things that can keep your dog and cat warm, safe and happy this winter. Prepare to learn if you are listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio