Location:
Chicago, United States
Genres:
Pets
Description:
The Steve Dale Pet World Petcast from 720 WGN.
Twitter:
@stevedalepets
Language:
English
Episodes
Steve Dale and John O’Hurley discuss how dogs are the most varied species on the planet ahead of the Thanksgiving Day National Dog Show
11/17/2024
Dr. Taylor Rezvani, professor Husson University, Bangor ME, board member of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) discusses International Human Animal Bond Day and how around the world the bond for companion animals has intensified in recent years. And the bond goes beyond dogs and cats. HABA is seeking images of pet parents with their pets for […]
Duration:00:35:29
PetCast: Human animal bond
11/14/2024
Human Animal Bond Association’s International Human Animal Bond Day is November 8. Dr. Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society has authored so many important books about dogs. His most recent is Dogs Demystified: An A to Z Guide to […]
Duration:00:20:34
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention covers why we need to think differently regarding overweight/obese pets
11/10/2024
What percent of dogs and cats do you think are overweight or obese? The numbers are staggering. Dr. Ernie Ward, a world expert on this topic and Founder/President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention explains that we need to think differently and stop “the blame game” regarding overweight/obese pets. There myths about what causes pets to […]
Duration:00:36:08
Do we need this new professional position in Veterinary Medicine?
11/3/2024
It’s a new hot topic in veterinary medicine – a sort of physician’s assistance in veterinary medicine, except with this new position will have latitude to do far more but with questionable training. Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer and Executive Vice President at the American Veterinary Medicine Association, explains that the veterinary professional associate […]
Duration:00:38:16
Pet Poison Helpline is determined to keep your pets safe, especially during the holidays
10/27/2024
Halloween can be very scary but Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Vice President of veterinary services and senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, is determined to keep your pets safe. She discusses everything from candies sweetened with a dangerous sugar substitute, raisins, Macadamia nuts and chocolates and their potential dangers to pets. Also, she explains how THC […]
Duration:00:35:56
Should a few common tools that some dog trainers use be banned?
10/20/2024
10/20 – Victoria Stilwell from It’s Me or the Dog in a wide-ranging conversation regarding common tools that some dog trainers use, and should never use – in fact, should be banned. And Victoria articulately explains why. She also describes why reactive dogs are doing what they are doing, and what to do about it. It’s Me or […]
Duration:00:35:54
PetCast: Single ingredient is the key
10/16/2024
Dr. Ernie Ward, is a world-renowned expert and advocate for pet health and nutrition. He’s the founder and President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. He explains just how many pets are overweight or obese. He says we need to stop playing the blame game. Yes, feeding too much and feeding the too many […]
Duration:00:16:05
Farm to Pet offers simpler treats with fewer ingredients, including special flavors just in time for Halloween
10/13/2024
Pet parents have been asking for simpler pet treats with far fewer less ingredients…and Jackson Jones founder/owner Farm to Pet, based in Chicago, offers just that. There’s no processing, no salt, no preservatives and no names that are really long that you can’t pronounce – we’re talking pure protein (truly single ingredient treats). Many of the […]
Duration:00:34:26
Dr. Jeff Bloomberg on what Fear Free is all about and his work to provide ultrasound imaging for pets
10/6/2024
Dr. Jeff Bloomberg of Veterinary Diagnostic Centers on how he has fulfilled a niche in the Chicago area which provides imaging for pets, primarily offering cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds. In fact, he’s been so successful – because of the need for his services and his Fear Free approach when fulfilling those services, similar centers may now […]
Duration:00:35:23
Everything you need to know about the award-winning film ‘You’re Out’
9/29/2024
Head of Development and Community Engagement at Orphans of the Storm in Riverwoods, Sandy De Lisle, talks a special upcoming tribute to dog loving, fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French; and shares an update and truth about the animal sheltering situation on the North Shore and all about her award-winning film You’re Out, co-starring a pit bull looking […]
Duration:00:36:40
Forever Home Dog Sanctuary and their upcoming HOWL-O-WEEN Benefit; The importance of regular dental care for your pet; and more
9/22/2024
Dreams can come true, as David Kerpel explains why he’s creating the Furever Home Dog Sanctuary. You can hear the enthusiasm, passion and determination to get this accomplished in his voice. The Sanctuary will be at 10720 Zarnstorff Rd., Richmond, IL. He explains what the mission will be (bottom line, to save dog lives). Furever Home is holding a spooky HOWL-O-WEEN benefit Oct. 18 and 19. Learn […]
Duration:00:35:25
What Grey Muzzle Organization is doing to prevent senior dogs from landing in shelters
9/15/2024
Lisa Lunghofer is the Executive Director of the non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization, the largest national nonprofit organization focused only on the well-being of senior dogs. Most dogs in shelters are seniors and most dogs who don’t make it out of shelters are seniors. She explains what the organization is doing to prevent those dogs from landing in shelters […]
Duration:00:36:11
Paul Owens on his latest book, ‘Training for the Joy of Dogs: 50 Lessons Learned’
9/8/2024
Paul Owens is the original dog whisperer. He explains how the moniker was “permanently borrowed” by Cesar Millan. In his latest book is Training for the Joy of Dogs: 50 Lessons Learned, Owens describes the advantages of positive reinforcement training compared punishment based training, which was about the only choice when he began training 50 years ago. He […]
Duration:00:35:31
Steve Dale speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci on how cats provided a clue to COVID-19 drug and more
9/1/2024
Certified Cat Behavior Training Specialists Rita Reimers and Linda Hall aren’t only the Cat Behavior Alliance, they both with the late Richard Simmons. They talk about what the exercise guru was really like. Rita was also a pet sitter/dog walker for Richard. They also explain the Cat Behavior Alliance is an educational tool, and an outlet […]
Duration:00:37:31
Animal welfare desert is prevalent on the South side of Chicago and Steve Dale shares what some organizations are doing about it
8/25/2024
Darlene Duggan, newly installed President of Anti Cruelty, explains there’s an animal welfare desert on the South and Southwest side of Chicago, and the non-profit is in the process of doing something about it. Chicago’s shelters are filled or near filled, and she explains why. The big Pour Your Heart Out event is September 26, 6–10 p.m. at Sarabande Chicago, […]
Duration:00:36:45
Reptile ownership is on the rise; new pet population data is now available; and more
8/18/2024
Reptile ownership is scaling upwards, which all began during the pandemic. Rich Crowley, treasurer and past president of the Chicago Hepatological Society, which helps to rescue reptiles and amphibians, offers ideas for people who are seeking a first-time reptile. He also describes that sometimes the animal may be less expensive than the enclosure and additional equipment […]
Duration:00:36:13
Harmony House for Cats and their upcoming benefit pub crawl for kitties
8/11/2024
Chicago recently lost a great advocate for cats, Ann Dieter, Board Chair at Harmony House for Cats. Jennifer Zameic, shelter manager discusses this all-cat shelter in Avondale, and what makes this facility unique. Also, how to pick the right cat for you. And there’s a benefit pub crawl for kitties, September 28; learn more here. Kim Theobald owner […]
Duration:00:36:00
Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation and the upcoming CabCab for a Cause Concert
8/4/2024
It was Hall of Fame third baseman and WGN Radio broadcaster Ron Santo’s dream to one day help children suffering from diabetes. And that is exactly what the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation does. Scott Parker explains what having one of these dogs has done to support his daughter and his family. So […]
Duration:00:36:15
Jon Provost, a.k.a. Timmy on ‘Lassie’, on the common misconceptions about Lassie and more
7/28/2024
Jon Provost, who was Timmy on Lassie, is now 74 years old – amazing. He reminisces about his time with the most famous and heroic dog ever. The craziest thing Timmy was ever rescued from on TV was quicksand. And Lassie was there to save the day. Discussed are common misconceptions about Lassie and how Lassie […]
Duration:00:35:40
Why the Heartland Animal Shelter needs your help and the best ways you can offer support
7/21/2024
Just like that, one morning Heartland Animal Shelter, a premier shelter in Wheeling, IL, was literally underwater. Executive Director Jenny Schlueter explains why help is needed, either by fostering or adopting animals, and/or to give money. Insurance isn’t going to cover all this. All the animals survived, though Jenny tells the story that if it wasn’t […]
Duration:00:35:12