Archive for the ‘Training’ Category

Dogs Aren’t Safe at Home Any More?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

This is pretty depressing, but I guess fore-warned is fore-armed.  I don’t think the occurrences are frequent, but it’s something to be aware of.

Click on the link to see this scary article about  some dog poisonings that have happened  — and protect your dog!

Dogs aren’t safe at home any more.

Learn about Dogs’ Behavior Tonight On the “My Doggie Says…” Radio Talk Show

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Our guest tonight on the “My Doggie Says…” show is Dr. Linda Aronson, DVM, MA.  Dr. Linda is an expert on animal behavior, and she will share her insights into our relationship with “man’s best friend.”

Live streaming at www.1100kfnx.com, at 8:00 pm California Time. To call the show: (602) 277-kfnx, or (866) 536-1100.  Your comments and questions are welcome!

Expert Advice for Living With and Loving Dogs: Liz Palika on the “My Doggie Says…” Show: Podcast

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Liz Palika is the author of over fifty pet books, including “A Dog in the House: Experts offer Advice for Living with (and Loving) Dogs,” “Puppy Love,” “The Howell Book of Dogs,” “The Ultimate Pet Food Guide,” and “All Dogs Need Some Training.”

Hear Liz on the “My Doggie Says…” radio show on KFNX 1100, in Phoenix.

Tamar Geller on the “My Doggie Says…” Show: Wednesday, March 30

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Our guest on the “My Doggie Says…” show, for Wednesday, March 30, will be Tamar Geller, Celebrity Dog Trainer, Author of “Thirty Days to a Well-Mannered Dog,” and a frequent guest on major TV shows, including Oprah.

Live streaming at www.1100kfnx.com, at 8:00 pm California Time. To call the show: (602) 277-kfnx, or (866) 536-1100.

Click here to learn more about Tamar’s very fun doggie world!

Mixed Breeds, DNA Testing, and the AKC Agility Championship — Tonight on the “My Doggie Says…” Show

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Our guest tonight will be Cheryl Smith, prolific writer about dogs and the author of the dogs in society blog and a mixed breed blog for the National Examiner.

Cheryl’s web site is writedog.com.

Live streaming is at www.1100kfnx.com, at 8:00 pm California Time. To call the show: (602) 277-kfnx, or (866) 536-1100.

How to Have a Well-Behaved Dog — A Podcast with Julie Bjelland

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Julie Bjelland is the author of “Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog:  A 3-Step Positive Dog-Training Program.”  Hear Julie talk about dog training topics like, preparing for a new dog, crate training, dealing with dogs that jump on people or other dogs, getting ready for obedience training, the importance of relaxing (not the dog, you!), the importance of praise, understanding your dog’s energy levels, and much, much more.

Also listen to Julie’s answers to questions from callers, Anthony, Gaurev, Sherry, and Dr. Hegde, a vet who uses Julie’s book in her practice.

Learn more about Julie’s dog training approach at www.webdogtrainer.com.

Learn The Secrets of Bonding with Your Dog

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Tune into the “My Doggie Says…” show on Wednesday, February 9, to learn the secrets of bonding with your dog — from guest Victoria Schade, author of “Bonding with your Dog: A Trainer’s Secrets for Building a Better Relationship.”

The “My Doggie Says…” show will help you gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, on KFNX 1100, Phoenix. It is streamed live on www.1100kfnx.com.  Fred interviews dog whisperers, dog trainers, dog psychologists, authors of dog books, and experts on all aspects of dogs and dog behavior and dog nature. The show is also available as a podcast on iTunes. Go to the iTunes store, click on “Podcast,” and search for “My Doggie Says…”

To call the program and join the discussion, call (602) 277-KFNX, or outside of Phoenix, call 1 (866) 536-1100.  If you participate in the program, you will receive a free copy of the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD.

Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer, on the “My Doggie Says…” Show

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Hear Paul Owens, the original “Dog Whisperer,” and author of “The Puppy Whisperer,” talk about his extremely effective, “non-violent,”  dog training approaches.

BTW, Paul wrote the “Dog Whisperer” in 1999.

What You Need From Your Dog And How To Get It

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Listen to Morgan Spector, author of “Clicker Training for Obedience: Shaping Top Performance-Positively,” talk about clicker training and his fresh ideas about getting what you need from your dog.

Visit with (the Original) Dog Whisperer

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Be sure to  join our conversation, Wednesday night, January 19, with Paul Owens, the “Original Dog Whisperer” — on KFNX-1100 in Phoenix from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

The “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show is streamed live at www.1100.kfnx.com. To join the conversation — and receive a free copy of the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD — call (602) 277-KFNX, or, toll-free, (866) 536-1100.  See if Paul can answer your dog question!

Improve your dog appreciation, dog bonding, and dog communication skills!