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YouTube video series helps people cope with terminally ill pets

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:32:00 +0000

YouTube video series helps people cope with terminally ill pets

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Are Halloween costumes treats or tricks for dogs?

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:00 +0000

Are Halloween costumes treats or tricks for dogs?

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Bring well-mannered dogs to Yappy Hours and hotel events

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Bring well-mannered dogs to Yappy Hours and hotel events

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A new poll reveals America's take on pet hair in homes

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:09:00 +0000

A new poll reveals America's take on pet hair in homes

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Meet Baxter, the world's oldest therapy dog

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:56:00 +0000

Meet Baxter, the world's oldest therapy dog

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Teach your dog to walk this way - nicely

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:48:00 +0000

Teach your dog to walk this way - nicely

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info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:25:00 +0000

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New Airline Goes To The Dogs -- And Proud Of It

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:02:00 +0000

Pet Airways, An Airline Exclusively For Animals, Has Everything, Including In-Flight Attendant And Cabin Seating

It's a clear sign the airline industry is going to the dogs.

A new airline took its first flight ever Tuesday, boasting a clientele so specialized you or any person you know could never fly on it.

CBS 2 HD checked out the passengers on Flight 1101 out of Republic Airport in Farmingdale.

What we found were dogs … doggies ... pets ... and they ain't flying in a cattle car.

Welcome to Pet Airways, the first pet-only airline where the "paw-ssengers" ... yes, that's what they call them, check in like people and fly in the main cabin like people -- NOT in the cargo hold.

So why an airline devoted exclusively to pet travelers you ask? You're asking right?"

"Pets are our families. We don't want to put them in the cargo hold of planes. That can be a dangerous and scary experience for them. We want them to travel in comfort and safety," said Dan Wiesel, president and CEO of Pet Airways.

Thus ... Pet Airways, which figures there is a market for disenfranchised doggies and other pets too big to travel under the seat with their owners on regular "people" airlines and forced to dwell in less comfortable cargo conditions.

"It's not really safe for him to be bounced around with the luggage. We wanted him to have a really comfortable trip," pet owner Heather Donahue said.

For more visit wcbstv.com

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info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:58:00 +0000

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Dog Beach in Huntington Beach ranks among top canine destinations

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Dog Beach in Huntington Beach ranks among top canine destinations

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Pet Training Examiner: New dog-bite safety program aimed at young children

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:40:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: New dog-bite safety program aimed at young children

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Pet Training Examiner: Cross-country Route 66 pet adoption trek kicks off

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:39:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Cross-country Route 66 pet adoption trek kicks off

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Pet Training Examiner: Meet Jilli Dog, world's top poker-playing pup

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:02:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Meet Jilli Dog, world's top poker-playing pup

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Pet Training Examiner: How will Bo fare in his first 100 days as Presidential Pup?

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: How will Bo fare in his first 100 days as Presidential Pup?

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Pet Training Examiner: Dolly dog delivers message of hope

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Dolly dog delivers message of hope

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Pet Training Examiner: Pet Airways unleashes first pets-only airlines

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:11:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Pet Airways unleashes first pets-only airlines

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Pet Training Examiner: America has truly gone to the (pampered) dogs

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: America has truly gone to the (pampered) dogs

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Pet Training Examiner: Meet Henry, a three-legged cat out to save the world

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Meet Henry, a three-legged cat out to save the world

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Pet Training Examiner: Car makers put dogs in the driver's seat

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:49:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Car makers put dogs in the driver's seat

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Test your Lassie Lore Knowledge

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:07:00 +0000

In my role as host of the radio show, OH BEHAVE! on Pet Life Radio (www.petliferadio.com), I get the chance to chat with "top dogs" in the pet world. One delightful guest was Jon Provost, perhaps you knew him better as "Timmy" on the 1960s TV show, Lassie.
Timmy is all grown up. In fact, he turns 60 next year. On my show, he separated Lassie fact from fiction, including:
* Timmy never did fall in a well during the entire run of the series. He got in a lot of jams that required rescuing from Lassie, but never in a well.
* All 9 Lassies who took on the starring role were related and none of them were females. All were males. I guess with the long Collie coat, it is nearly impossible to "check under the hood" to do a gender check.
* Provost was the second boy to star in Lassie. The first was written out of the storyline as college-bound so that a younger boy could take on the role.
* Cloris Leachman preceded June Lockhart in the role of mom. Cloris didn't want to be typecast as a tired, old farmer's wife and quit the show after a couple seasons.

To learn more, I invite you to "tune in" to OH BEHAVE on Pet Life Radio - the episode that we feature Jon Provost. It's easy. You can listen directly from your computer or download for free on iTunes.

What's, that, Lassie? Timmy's in trouble - again? Gotta go for now!

Pet Training Examiner: Opt for golden pets over young pups or kittens

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:36:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Opt for golden pets over young pups or kittens

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Pet Training Examiner: Dogs are natural yoga instructors for us two-leggers

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:35:00 +0000

Pet Training Examiner: Dogs are natural yoga instructors for us two-leggers

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Arden unleashes tips to Marley-proof your dog

info@petliferadio.com (Pet Life Radio) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:10:00 +0000

Marley…and me. Yes, I had the joy – and frustration – of knowing the real Marley. That goofy, rambunctious Labrador retriever made famous in the bestseller penned by his owner, John Grogan and on the big screen in a movie headlined by Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson and a pack of Marley lookalikes.

For nine years, John and I worked in the Delray Beach newsroom of The Sun-Sentinel in South Florida. As a metro columnist, Grogan amused and annoyed Palm Beach County residents with his writings. I did my best to keep educators focused on the task of spending our tax money wisely as a senior reporter.

One Sunday, the Grogans invited some of us to their West Palm Beach home for an outdoor cookout. At the time, Marley was reveling in his terrible twos. Quite the gardener, John wanted to show his blooming success to us. Then I heard what sounded like a team of Clydesdales in full gallop – Marley. Sporting a wide grin and muddy paws, he rounded the corner after gutting the garden like a furry, frenzied roto tiller. John was not pleased. Marley was.

I share this with you because my Marley connection continues. When I completed my 17th pet book in 2006 – entitled The Dog Behavior Answer Book: Practical Insights & Proven Solutions for Your Canine Questions – I had only one person in mind to write its foreword: John Grogan. Who else but the owner of the world’s so-called worst dog. Happily, John agreed and admitted that “Marley wasn’t the worst dog, only one of the worst trained dogs.”

Today, as a pet expert, I help people all over the country learn how to “Marley-proof” their dogs. Let me unleash five ways to make your life more harmonious with your dog:

• Be consistent. During training sessions with your dog, decide on what verbal cues and hand signals you want to use for basic commands like “come,” “sit,” and “stay” – and stick with them. Don’t say “get over here” when you are trying to reinforce “come” to your dog.
• Be concise. Avoid mindless chatter. Dogs understand simple, imperative sentences, such as, “Marley, sit.” Don’t keep rattling sit, sit, sit because smart dogs will learn to “ignore” you until they hear “sit” repeated say, 12 times.
• Stick with small reward treats. Treats should be itty bitty - just enough for your dog to bite once and swallow. This keeps your dog’s attention on you.
• Think Las Vegas, baby. By that I mean offer praise, a small treat or surprise him with a heap of treats. This is called intermittent reinforcement. Just like those playing slot machines in hope of delivering a jackpot, your dog will be determined to work harder in hopes of reaping a tasty jackpot.
• Praise the good and ignore the bad. Distract your dog when performing a misdeed (like chewing your leather shoe), divert him toward a desired behavior (offer a chew toy) and then praise and reward.

John was right. Marley wasn’t the world’s worst dog. But hopefully, his legacy will inspire pet people here in South Florida and beyond to bring out the best in their canine pals.