Episodes

  • National Dog Show Host John O’Hurley joins Steve Dale to talk all things dogs

    National Dog Show Host John O’Hurley joins Steve Dale to talk all things dogs
    Nov 23 2025
    John O’Hurley, National Dog Show Host and actor joined Steve Dale on the show to preview the upcoming “The National Dog Show,” airing on Thanksgiving following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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  • Debunking internet myths with the Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline

    Debunking internet myths with the Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline
    Nov 16 2025
    Dr. Renee Schmid, Director of Veterinary Medicine and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline debunks some internet myths, including that somehow Tums (the antacid) will treat dogs that have ingested grapes or raisins. She also talks about how to keep pets safe over Thanksgiving and Christmas. Actor Joey Luthman is traveling across America on a one-wheel to raise […]
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  • David Frei talks about the growing popularity of the National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day

    David Frei talks about the growing popularity of the National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day
    Nov 9 2025
    David Frei – known as “Mr. Dog Show” discusses the increasingly popular National Dog Show presented by Purina, on NBC on Thanksgiving Day. Frei is also the author of two books about Animal Assisted Therapy and co-founder of the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium, which you can attend at Rowan University or virtually. Frei and Steve […]
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  • The importance of International Human Animal Bond Day

    The importance of International Human Animal Bond Day
    Nov 2 2025
    It’s an exciting celebration with Dr. Patrick Flynn, president of the Human Animal Bond Association – International Human Animal Bond Day on November 8. Dr. Flynn discusses the bond with our pets, and how it continues to intensify. And the bond isn’t relegated to pets, it’s with the natural world – and arguably today we crave it more than […]
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  • Pet Peace of Mind; Pet obesity is occurring more often worldwide; and more

    Pet Peace of Mind; Pet obesity is occurring more often worldwide; and more
    Oct 26 2025
    Vera Junge, Volunteer Coordinator of Unity Hospice and Palliative Care, explains their novel program which cares for pets of clients who happen to be in hospice called Pet Peace of Mind. Volunteers walk dogs, feed pets, change cat litter, play with pets, change the paper for guinea pigs, whatever it takes. The organization also will drive pets […]
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  • Affordability of veterinary care, vaccine hesitancy of pets, and more

    Affordability of veterinary care, vaccine hesitancy of pets, and more
    Oct 19 2025
    Dr. Michael Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association talks with Steve from a meeting in Brazil. Some tough topics are discussed, including affordability of veterinary care, vaccine hesitancy of pets, and the trend of virtual pet care. Also, can pets have autistic spectrum disorder? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7744929/7744929_2025-10-04-185129.64kmono.mp3
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  • Remembering Diane Keaton

    Remembering Diane Keaton
    Oct 12 2025
    Diane Keaton, an Oscar-winning actress whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at age 79. In 2004, Keaton, an animal lover, spoke with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale about “Home 4 the Holidays,” a campaign to adopt pets from shelters during the holiday season.
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  • If it wasn’t for the human-animal bond, why would we have pets?

    If it wasn’t for the human-animal bond, why would we have pets?
    Oct 12 2025
    If it wasn’t for the human animal bond, why would we have pets? It’s a powerful conversation with Dr. Rustin Moore, Rita Jean Wolfe Endowed Dean of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine about his book Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal Interactions. Steve and Dr. Moore attempt to unpack the complex evolving relationships […]
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