Alexandra Horowitz, author of “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know,” describes her research on “dog cognition.”  Hear Alexandra’s extremely interesting insights into what life is like for a dog.  Anyone who has tried to write from a dog’s point of view, for example, has had to deal with this.  An interesting insight:  That lick on the face you get from your dog when you return home may not be an expression of friendliness; it may be checking to s... Read Full Story

How do you deal with a dog that is so seriously “damaged” that you can’t even approach it?  Listen to Debbie Jacobs, author of “A Guide to Living and Working with a Fearful Dog,” as she shares her experience in working with Sunny, a “seriously damaged dog.”  This book represents a very high level of understanding of dog behavior and dog training. The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listeners gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show i... Read Full Story

If you have had an interest in dogs for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the comment that dogs are a pack animal, and you need to be the alpha, or leader, in your dog’s pack or it won’t respect and obey you. This “dominance theory” method of training is popular with followers of some well known dog trainers who are often featured in the media. They use techniques such as the “alpha roll”, where a dog is rolled over onto its back in a submiss... Read Full Story

Valerie Wood, author of “Breakfasts with Buster,” did a lot of research to develop her own holistic health care approach for her dog, Buster.  Working with her vet, Valerie was able to make dietary changes, in conjunction with alternative therapies, like acupuncture, to prolong Buster’s life for a year.  In the book, Valerie shares the treatment protocols, provides insights about general health and nutrition, and provides an incredible resource for cancers specific to animal... Read Full Story

Last Sunday morning, at Lake Arrowhead, Fred and I went out for our  morning “read the news and pee” walk.  It was a beautiful fall morning at the Lake.  At 5,000 feet elevation, Lake Arrowhead has a pretty short fall season — not much more than the month of November.   Most of the trees are pine trees, so there’s not a lot of color.  The next most common tree is the oak, which turns to yellow and then, when the rains come, brown and then bare. The dry oak leaves scare... Read Full Story

It’s fun when authors like Susan Lustig put themselves into the mind of their dogs and write from the dog’s point of view. It’s “dog communication” at its best.  You know that Callie Golden Retriever writes this blog at times.  And guests on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show have included Garth Stein, who wrote from Enzo’s point of view, and Dean Koontz, who often captures the perspectives of Trixie Koontz Golden Retriever.  Susan Lust... Read Full Story

Michael Hingson, of the Michael Hingson Group, appears on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show.  Michael was recently appointed National Ambassador for Braille literacy by the National Foundation for the Blind.  Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, led a group of people out, from the 78th floor, of the World Trade Tower on 9/11/01.  Hear this — and other wonderful stories about Roselle — on the “My Doggie Says…” show.  Check out Michael’s ... Read Full Story

Last night, while Fred and Barbara were in the den, I noticed that things looked real different outside.  It was dark and the street in front I our house was all shiny, and the house lights were bouncing off the trees and the street. It looked very different from what I’m used to. And little rivers — like someone kicked over a big puppy-water bowl — were running down the street.  And stuff was falling out if the sky and splatting on the street and on the leaves across the... Read Full Story

Learn about this very special organization and how it trains Assistance Dogs for people needing help from Man’s Best Friend.  Becky Hein, Assistance Dog Trainer, and Jay Huston, army veteran and his Assistance Dog, Timo, tell the story on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show. Learn more about CCI here. Sign up for CCI’s upcoming golf tournament at “The Crossings” golf course in Carlsbad, CA — click here. The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listene... Read Full Story

Liz Palika, award-winning author, dog trainer and pet expert talks about her new book, “Puppy Love,” on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show.  Liz also discusses her approaches to dog training. Click here to see Liz’s other books; she is a prolific writer about dogs! The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listeners 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... Read Full Story