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<description>The Wild about Pets Radio Show
 featuring host Susan Frank explores all topics relating to household pets and wild animals, with special guests and your calls!</description>
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<title>Meet Your Pet's Real Needs: Lessons From the Wild-Wild About Pets: The Royal Treatment</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Traditional medicine and pharmaceuticals aren't always the answer when it comes to the health of your pet. Learn why treatments such as accupuncture,massage and accupressure may be better options.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:12:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Meet Your Pet's Real Needs: Lessons From the Wild-Wild About Pets:  The Wolf in your Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dogs and wolves are very similar genetically.  So what does that mean when it comes to filling their needs? Then - how your pet's diet can prevent disease, and help strengthen their efficient immune systems.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:05:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Meet Your Pet's Real Needs: Lessons From the Wild-Wild About Pets: What to Feed Your Cat</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In order for our pets to be healthy, you need to recognize the wild in them.  Case in point is your cat.  Their digestive systems aren't very different than that of a lion or a tiger.  So do you ever see a lion or tiger eating kibble from a bag?]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:01:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Why Adopting your dog is better than buying-Wild About Pets:  Training Your Shelter Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?  Victoria has training tips for your shelter dog to get him or her acclimated to their new home.  Plus - what does that wagging tale mean?  We discuss what your dog is trying to tell you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:35:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Why Adopting your dog is better than buying-Wild About Pets:  Bringing Your Shelter Dog Home</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Victoria dispels even more shelter dog myths, and explains why you should never buy a puppy from a store.  Then, info on Petfinder.com's pet net event, info on Victoria's training DVD, and tips on how to prep your family and home for the arrival of your shelter dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:33:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Why Adopting your dog is better than buying-Wild About Pets: Why Choose a Shelter Dog?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Not all dogs end up in shelter because they are mean. Victoria dispels that myth, and some of the other surrounding shelter dogs and tells us  why you should consider choosing a shelter dog.  Then,  Susan will introduce us to Rosy, a dog she rescued from a shelter.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Halloween Show: What's So Scary About Spiders and Bats?-Wild About Pets: Incredible Bats</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Like the spider, bats get a bad rap to, especially because of their associations with Dracula and vampires.  Sharon Peterson of Incredible Bats says that's just fiction, and explains some of the true behavior of bats that has been falsely portrayed in the movies.  She's brought some cute little winged friends with her, too.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:07:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Halloween Show: What's So Scary About Spiders and Bats?-Wild About Pets:  Not-so-scary Spiders</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite what you may have heard, or seen on TV and the movies,  spiders are not as scary as you think.  Dave DiNaso and Jeremy Taulbee of the Traveling World of Reptiles have brought several of their eight-legged friends to prove it, and to dispel some of the myths of the dangerous spider.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:07:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>During a Disaster: Us helping Pets, Pets Helping Us-Wild About Pets:  Pet Partners</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jan describes the amazing effect pet partners have upon children and adults  in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools and other facilities. She will tell us all about the Pet Partner Program, and how you can get involved.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:07:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>During a Disaster: Us helping Pets, Pets Helping Us-Wild About Pets:  Animal Response Team</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tom Smith and Craig Dopp explain what an animal response team is, and why they decided to start one in the Chicago suburbs.  We discuss what is involved in animal rescue and how you and your pet can become better prepared for an emergency.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:07:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Introducing Big Cat Week-Wild About Pets: Pantheras Dr. Howard Quigley</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Quigley educates us on two other big cats - the cougar and the jaguar.  He'll talk about their common characteristics, the dangers they face in the wild, and what his organization is doing to help preserve the species and their habitat

(photo by Steve Winter/Panthera)  ]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:16:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Introducing Big Cat Week-Wild About Pets:  Nat Geo Wilds Casey Anderson</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Casey takes us behind the scenes of his new Nat Geo Wild special Stalking the Mountain Lion.  He'll tell us about the techniques he used to track these magnificent cats, and shares what he learned about them to help dispel some of the common misconceptions about them.

(photo by Christian Sperka)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse-Wild About Pets:   Equss Online</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Debbie talks about Equus Online University, and what they teach there.  Plus,  the best way to approach and calm an unfamiliar horse, and how the Join Up method can be used beyond the world of horses


(photo by Christopher Dydyck, Image courtesy of Monty and Pat Roberts Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:22:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse-Wild About Pets:     Flag Is Up Farm</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two, find out how a trip to England and an unexpected meeting with the Queen led Monty Roberts to write his first book.  Also,  Debbie will take us inside the Flag is Up Farm and gives us an outline of the techniques they teach.



(photo by Christopher Dydyck, Image courtesy of Monty and Pat Roberts Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:46:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse-Wild About Pets: The Language of Horses</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Debbie tells us about Equus, the silent language of horses her father discovered, and how you can learn it as well.   Then, a description of the training methods her father developed and how they are very different from the traditional techniques.  


(Image courtesy of Monty and Pat Roberts Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Solve Behavior Problems - Think Like A Cat-Wild About Pets:   The Litter Box</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, learn why your cat may be avoiding his litter box, and why covered litter boxes are never a good thing.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:35:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Solve Behavior Problems - Think Like A Cat-Wild About Pets:   Keeping Your Cat Entertained</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cats are not as self reliant as you were led to believe.    As Pam explains, you need to play with your cat & find things to keep him amused.  Plus, acclimating your kitten to their new home and keeping the peace in multi cat homes.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:35:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Solve Behavior Problems - Think Like A Cat-Wild About Pets:   Training Tips for You Cat</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pam outlines the Think Like a Cat method of training, and talks about some of the most important things to teach a cat as well as how to teach the cat how to do them.  Also  why your cat may not like his scratching post, and how to keep him from scratching up the furniture.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Service Dogs for Those In Need-Wild About Pets:  Training Techniques</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer touches on some of the tips and practical advice concerning dog training techniques from her new book;  why is socialization so important for puppies, and how can you control dogs impulse behavior?  Youll get those answers and more in part three!  

 (photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:20:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Service Dogs for Those In Need-Wild About Pets:  The Helper Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two, well learn where Canine Assistants gets their dogs from, and how they choose who will be the recipients of the trained dogs.  Then  Jennifer talks about her new book, what inspired her to write it, and whats next for Canine Assistants.  

 (photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:19:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Service Dogs for Those In Need-Wild About Pets:  Canine Assistants Jennifer Arnold</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer explains what Canine Assistants does, and why she considers herself to be much more than a dog trainer.  We discuss the three types of abilities they train their dogs in, and learn how Jennifer first became involved with this type of training.  

 (photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:18:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Behind the Scenes Story of the Infamous Michael Vick Dogs-Wild About Pets: After the Compound</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We find out how some of the rescued dogs adapted to being normal dogs & pets, and how they are doing now.   

(photo by Cris Cohen)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:04:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Behind the Scenes Story of the Infamous Michael Vick Dogs-Wild About Pets:  The Truth About Pit Bulls</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two, Jim and Susan discuss the misconceptions about the breed, and how they are wrongly characterized as being aggressive towards people, after being considered one of the best family pets not so long ago.   Then -  the discovery of the Michael Vick Compound and what was found there.  

(photo by Cris Cohen)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:04:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Behind the Scenes Story of the Infamous Michael Vick Dogs-Wild About Pets:  Understanding Dog Fighting</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim takes us inside the world of dog fighting, and tells us what the dog experience.  He will describe how they are trained to fight, and what happens to them if they dont.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:40:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A Better Relationship With Your Parrot!-Wild About Pets:   Stopping Bad Behavior</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Barbara shares some techniques for curbing unwanted or aggressive behavior.  We also talk about how you can stop birds from fighting, and if having several birds is beneficial to their behavior. 

Photo courtesy of ]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:56:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A Better Relationship With Your Parrot!-Wild About Pets:  Training Your Parrot</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Barbara talks about how you can strengthen the bond with our bird and solve behavior problems at the same time through the use of positive reinforcement training.  Plus  plenty of answers to listener questions.  

Photo courtesy of ]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:55:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A Better Relationship With Your Parrot!-Wild About Pets:  Getting to Know Your Parrot</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Barbara outlines what potential parrot owners need to know before getting their bird, and helps us understand the bonds they form with their owners.  Well learn about their habits in the wild, and talk about some of the common misconceptions surrounding them


Photo courtesy of Good Bird Inc.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:53:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>For the Care of Cats and The Care of Pet's Nutritional Health-Wild About Pets: Dog Nutrition with Katherine Manola</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Katherine tells us about her passion for dog nutrition, and how it led her to open her store.  She offers tips and practical advice on the types of food you should, and shouldnt be feeding your dog.  She will also tell you what to look for on the label when you are buying your dogs food.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>For the Care of Cats and The Care of Pet's Nutritional Health-Wild About Pets: The Lady with 700 Cats</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since its founding 19 years ago, Lynea Lattanzios The Cat House on The Kings has saved over 18 thousand cats, 5 thousand dogs, and currently cares for over 700 Cats.  Learn how she transformed her home into the amazing cage-free shelter, what goes into running it, and how they are helping cats find new homes.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to Prevent and Treat Arthritis in Your Pets-Wild About Pets: Arthritis Prevention</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Shawn talks about some of the things you can do to minimize the chance of arthritis in your pets,  as well as what he hopes you were all able to take away from todays conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:49:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to Prevent and Treat Arthritis in Your Pets-Wild About Pets: The Holstic Approach</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Shawn lays out the pros and cons of conventional therapy for arthritic pets, and gives some other options for treatment, including the holistic approach, and the use of supplements.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Prevent and Treat Arthritis in Your Pets-Wild About Pets:  Arthritis in Pets</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Shawn explains what arthritis is, how it affects our pets, and why cats are more likely to get it than dogs. We will discuss some of the possible causes and other ailment that may cause similar issues]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:51:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Elephants In Need-Wild About Pets:  Helping the Elephants</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bradshaw tells us about some organizations that are helping elephants both in captivity and in the wild, including her own Kerulos Center]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:47:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Elephants In Need-Wild About Pets:  Elephants in the Wild</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two, find out whats happening with elephants in the wild, and why total extinction of the species is a real possibility.  Then, how elephants respond to stress much like a human, and yes,  elephants do mourn.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:46:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Elephants In Need-Wild About Pets: Understanding Elephants</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bradshaw explains who elephants are, and why they are more like us than you may believe.  Learn about some of their social aspects, about their family structure, and what their trunk is really for.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:45:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dog Bites Are Preventable!-Wild About Pets:  Prevent the Bites Kathy Voigt</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kathy shares the story of her daughter Kelly, who went from young dog bite victim, to young adult dog bite prevention advocate.   Learn about what their organzuation Prevent The Bite is doing to educate kids on how to protect themselves from being bitten.   
 (photo courtesy of Prevent the Bite)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:28:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dog Bites Are Preventable!-Wild About Pets:   Dr. Bonnie Beaver</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Beaver tells us how and why the AVMA has become involved with dog bite prevention education, and has some facts about dog bites that you may not be aware of.  She gives tips to avoid being bitten and to keep your dog from biting.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:25:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Stories Your Dogs Fur Can Tell-Wild About Pets:  Allergy Answers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, we get an interesting perspective on dog allergies, and Christine talks about her research on bedington terriers.   Then, we have advice on nutrition and supplementation, her thoughts on when you should consider hair mineral analysis, and where to get it done if you do.   

 Photo courtesy of Christine Huebner, Hairs To Health, Inc]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 16:30:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Stories Your Dogs Fur Can Tell-Wild About Pets:  Nutritional Balance</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christine explains nutritional balance, and talks about some common mineral imbalances among dogs.  She tells some stories about her patients, and why she feels hair mineral analysis isnt as widely used as it could  and should be.   

 Photo courtesy of Christine Huebner, Hairs To Health, Inc]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 16:30:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Stories Your Dogs Fur Can Tell-Wild About Pets:  Hair Mineral Analysis</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christine tells us how the treatment of her dogs Louie and Nestle led her into the field of hair mineral analysis. She explains what the process is, how it works, and what the analysis can tell you about your animal.

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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 16:30:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Reaching For A Dream - Paws First!-Wild About Pets: Success Stories</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final segment, we head back into the Success Journal archives, for success stories about baseball, imagination, and turning fakes into fortunes.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:16:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Reaching For A Dream - Paws First!-Wild About Pets:  Chasing Success</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have more stories from the archives of the Success Journal, including a product worth begging for, spending money to make money, and how to chase success]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:15:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Reaching For A Dream - Paws First!-Wild About Pets: The Success Journal</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris shares his own success story, and the ideas that led to the creation of the Success Journal.   Then,  we have success stories inspired by kids, cats, and the most ordinary of settings.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:14:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows-Wild About Pets:  Also Known As</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Joy talks about the practice of disguising our food through its various names, so we dont know what were actually eating.  Also -  from bugs to snails, and even pigeons, what we consider gross, other cultures consider a delicacy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:11:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows-Wild About Pets:  Becoming Vegan</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Joy tells us how a bad experience with a burger led her to becoming a vegan, and eventually writing her book.  Well also learn about Emily the Cow, who changed the way many look at meat processing, and discuss the protein myth.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:10:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows-Wild About Pets:  Understanding Carnism</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So what it is that makes us see some animals as pets, and others as food?  As Dr. Joy explains, it is an invisible belief system called carnism.  She will fully define this term and explain its origins, as well as how it impact what we put on our plates.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:10:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pet Vaccinations - Are they dangerous?-Wild About Pets:  Dr. Barbara Royal</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Royal offers her perspective on pet vaccinations and whether pet owners should be concerned.  She talks about the things she thinks pet owners should consider when vaccinations are recommended by their vet.

(Photo by Mark Boyer of Noble Tree Media)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:46:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pet Vaccinations - Are they dangerous?-Wild About Pets:  Author John Clifton</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Almost every time you talk your pet to the vet, the topic of vaccinations comes up.  Mr. Clifton talks about the pros and cons of vaccinations and how owners can make wise choices for their pets. He explains the potential dangers and how to determine if a previous vaccination is still functioning in your pets system.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:45:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How Your Emotions Affect Your Dog's Behavior.-Wild About Pets:  Natural Training</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, Kevin talks about the reasons behind  your dogs unwanted behavior, and way to correct it, through his unique training model.  Also - the real reason dogs are in our lives. 
 (photo courtesy of NaturalDogTraining.com)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:36:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Your Emotions Affect Your Dog's Behavior.-Wild About Pets: Emotional Grounding</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most dog owners misinterpret the fundamental dynamic between the dog and the owner. Kevin will tell us how and why.  Then -  how dogs are able to pick up on our emotions, (even when we dont),  and how to ground a frantic dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:37:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Your Emotions Affect Your Dog's Behavior.-Wild About Pets: The Emotional Mirror</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin explains how dogs view the world, and how they act as an emotional mirror to their owners.  He then explains the concept of the group mind, and how a dog is able to tap into that.   
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Aggressive Dogs Can Be Walked-Wild About Pets: From the Pet Expo</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a series of interviews taped at a local pet expo,  Susan will introduce you the the Rock N Roll K-9s , the Breathe Free Litter Box Scooper & the White Shepherd breed of dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:06:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Aggressive Dogs Can Be Walked-Wild About Pets:  Walking Your Dog the Right Way</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So do you take your dog for a walk, or is he walking you?   Certified pet trainer Emily Stoddard has some professional tips and tricks to help break your dog of their bad walking habits.  (Although you may have some bad habits of your own.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:50:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Massage for Dogs? Yes!-Wild About Pets: Learning Massage</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, Denise will tell you how you can become trained to be a canine massage therapist, as well as where you can go for training.   

(photo courtesy of Canine Massage Chicago)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:09:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Massage for Dogs? Yes!-Wild About Pets:  Massage Techniques for Your Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Denise demonstrates some massage techniques on Kayla,  a four-year-old chocolate lab.  She will explain some simple techniques she teaches in her classes, and what they are used for.  

(photo courtesy of Canine Massage Chicago)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:09:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Massage for Dogs? Yes!-Wild About Pets:  Canine Massage</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Denise Theobald explains how she transitioned from massaging humans to massaging dogs, and talks about the benefits of canine massages. 


(photo courtesy of Canine Massage Chicago)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:08:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dogs Who Comfort: Who Are Therapy dogs?-Wild About Pets:  Tender Loving Zoo and Wild Horses</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nancy talks about the founding of the Tender Loving Zoo, and how it attracted the attention of the President.  Then,  Nancys other passion is wild horses, and they need our help.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:31:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dogs Who Comfort: Who Are Therapy dogs?-Wild About Pets: Truffles</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two, we learn all about Truffles, including where he came from and why he is so popular with children.  We also hear some touching stories about his work.  

(photo courtesy of Nancy Stanley)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:10:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dogs Who Comfort: Who Are Therapy dogs?-Wild About Pets::  Therapy Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just what is a therapy dog?   Nancy will explain, tell you how they help patients, and what makes her dog Truffles such a great therapy dog.  We also find out what it takes to become a therapy dog, and other types of animals that are used the same way]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:10:48 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to Rescue That Dog That is Thousands of Miles Away-Wild About Pets:  Author and Documentary Producer Bonnie Silva</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What can be done if a dog, cat, or even a rabbit you want to adopt from a shelter is hundreds of miles away, and their time is running out?  Bonnie Silva is here to tell you about an incredible system set up to rescue animals from being destroyed. 

(Photo credit: Heidi Ott)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:06:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Rescue That Dog That is Thousands of Miles Away-Wild About Pets:  Author Christine Sullivan</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christine Sullivan shares her personal story of rescuing a dog named Cinnamon, whom her brothers platoon had adopted while serving in Afghanistan.  She will also talk about some organizations who are set up to rescue other dogs from Iraq and Afghanistan.  

 (photo courtesy of Scott Wells)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:05:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Co-Exist With Local Wildlife In Your Backyard-Wild About Pets:   More Animals to Watch  Out For</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joel talks about the most common animal invaders he is contacted about -  the raccoon, the coyote and and the woodchuck  and shares what you need to know about them, and what to watch out for.  Then,  what you need to know about hawks,  why you should leave those baby animals alone,  and why monkeys never make good pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Co-Exist With Local Wildlife In Your Backyard-Wild About Pets:  Home Invasion</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If theres a mouse nibbling on your doggie treats or a skunk digging in your lawn,  find out how you can keep your home from becoming their home.   Also, we dispel some common myths about the bat, and why that heron seems to love your backyard pond so much.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Co-Exist With Local Wildlife In Your Backyard-Wild About Pets:  Our Furry Friends</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If your home is being overrun by furry invaders, were here to help!   In part one,  Joel will explain the concept of habitat modification,  which is a technique to help your house stay critter free.  We will then teach you some tricks to tell which kind of animal has moved in, and give you tips to get rid of squirrels and skunks.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Better Understand Your Dog-Wild About Pets:  Communicating With Your Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first key to successfully training your dog is letting them know whos in charge, and Jennifer will tell you how to do just that.  Well then get a better understanding of how a dogs senses work, and how they see the world.  Well also find out about ways dogs communicate with us that we may not notice, and why there is an underlying reason for all bad behavior; we just need to know how to read their displaced signals.

 (photo courtesy of Matt Dunn and Canine Assistants)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:52:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Better Understand Your Dog-Wild About Pets:  Canine Assistants</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer give Susan some details about her Canine Assistants business, including how they find and train the dogs,  what these amazing helper dogs are able to do,  and how they choose which dog goes with which person  (Hint: the dog has some input).  Then, why violent training techniques should never be used.  

(photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:51:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Cope With the Loss of Your Pet-Wild About Pets: Finding Help</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Stife & Susan discuss some of the unique circumstances that arise when counseling a grieving pet owner, such as seniors who have lost their only companions, and owners whose pets simply disappeared.   Dr. Stife also provides some resources to find a pet grief counselor.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:34:47 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to Cope With the Loss of Your Pet-Wild About Pets:  Dealing with Emotions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Stife explains ways he helps people deal with depression and grief after the loss of a pet.  He also explains why too many reminders of your pet can be a bad thing, and has more constructive ways to memorialize your pet.  Plus  what to say and not to say to your child when discussing the death of the family pet, and helping other pets understand the loss of their friend.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:34:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to Cope With the Loss of Your Pet-Wild About Pets:  Mourning the Loss of Your Pet</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Sife tells Susan how he became involved with pet bereavement and how the death of a pet can affect some more than others.  They then discuss getting over the guilt of having to euthanize a pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:34:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How a Pet Magazine Became a Mission-Wild About Pets: Tails Magazine Online</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Janice discusses Tails website, and some of the ways it is unique to the magazine,  while also acting as a compliment to the print version.  Well learn about what youll find online, and also about some of their upcoming events.   Janice closes thins out with some tips for all pet owners.  

(photo courtesy of Tails Pet Media Group, Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:12:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How a Pet Magazine Became a Mission-Wild About Pets: Letters for Pets</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Janice gives us an update on her Letters for Pets Campaign,  which  is a letter writing campaign asking the White House to declare April 30 as National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day.  Shell also take us behind the scenes for some celebrity cover shoots, and shell tell us about some of the projects they are working on with their sponsors.  

(photo courtesy of Tails Pet Media Group, Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:09:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How a Pet Magazine Became a Mission-Wild About Pets: The Creation of Tails</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Janice talks to Susan about how and why she came up with the idea for Tails Magazine, and outlines some of its excellent resource features.  Janice then talks about some of the pet problems she is trying to find solutions to, like puppy mills.  

(photo courtesy of Tails Pet Media Group, Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:08:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Saving the Pets After Katrina - Part Two!-Wild About Pets: After the Rescue</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Even five years later, there are still pets still waiting to be reunited with their owners, and Karen will tell you about some of the resources that are available to find the pets.   Karen also shares tips and advice to safeguard your pets should you have to leave them behind in an emergency.  

Pictures by Karen O'Toole]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Saving the Pets After Katrina - Part Two!-Wild About Pets: After the Rescue</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Karen and the other volunteers found the abandoned pets, what happened next?  Find out how they began the process of reuniting the animals with their owners, and the sad tale of a number of pets who were executed.

Pictures by Karen O'Toole]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Saving the Pets After Katrina - Part Two!-Wild About Pets: Return to New Orleans</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen recently returned to New Orleans after five years for a reunion with other workers.  Learn what it was like to return after all this time, and how the city has recovered.  Then,  get some amazing numbers of how many animals they were able to rescue, and how many pets lost their lives.

Pictures by Karen O'Toole]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Yoga and Reiki for Dogs!-Wild About Pets:  Reiki for Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Toriano explains a technique called Reiki,  its powerful healing properties, and how it can be used for animals and humans.  Well once again get some demonstrations.    Toniano will also discuss his push for pet wellness, and how he is teaching it to pet owners. 

(photo courtesy of Dopa Dogs, Inc)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:14:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Yoga and Reiki for Dogs!-Wild About Pets:  Yoga For Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Toriano Sanzone joins Susan in studio to tell us about yoga for dogs.  Well learn how it can be used for obedience, to gage dogs temperaments, and why its a great way to exercise your furry friends.  Toriano demonstrates some techniques with a few furry friends.  

(photo courtesy of Dopa Dogs, Inc)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:13:54 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Yoga and Reiki for Dogs!-Wild About Pets: The Letters for Pets Project</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tails Magazine Founder Janice Brown tells Susan about her Letters for Pets Project, and how she hopes it will lead to a National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.  

 (photo courtesy of Tails Pet Media Group, Inc.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:13:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inside the World's Biggest Animal Rescue- Katrina!-Wild About Pets: Saving the Orphans of Katrina</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen discusses the circumstances that led to so many pets being left behind,  and the measures the owners took to try and keep their pets safe.  She will also talk about the attitude other workers took towards the animal rescuers,  the tough time they had rescuing cats, and what she has learned from her experiences in New Orleans.  

 (photo by Nancy Cleveland)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:17:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inside the World's Biggest Animal Rescue- Katrina!-Wild About Pets:  Orphans of Katrina</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen explains how she got involved with the animal rescue effort,  how she was able to reach the city after the flooding, and the destruction she saw their.  She tells us some heartbreaking tales of the early days of the rescue efforts, and how they were able to find the animals.

 (photo by Nancy Cleveland)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:17:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Finding the Missing: The Personal Story of a Search and Rescue Dog and Her Handler-Wild About Pets:  The SAR Teams</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susanna talks about some of the more unique rescues she and Puzzle have been a part of,  how dogs become certified,  and whether an old dog can learn new tricks, or at least learn to become a search and rescue dog!  

 (photo by Daniel Daugherty, Photographer)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Finding the Missing: The Personal Story of a Search and Rescue Dog and Her Handler-Wild About Pets: The Rescue Dog Handler</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susanna tells Susan about the path that led her to become a rescue dog handler, and about the unique bond she has with her dog Puzzle,  whom she has trained with since he was a pup.  Well also learn how the handler and dog work together out in the field.

 (photo by Daniel Daugherty, Photographer)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:23:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Finding the Missing: The Personal Story of a Search and Rescue Dog and Her Handler-Wild About Pets: The Rescue Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susanna talks about the rescue dogs amazing sense of smell,  how it works in different environments  (Including water) and the three main ways a handler can tell their dog has picked up a scent.   

 (photo by Susannah Charleson)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:21:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is it Possible to Become Too Attached to An Animal?-Allen and Linda Anderson, pt2</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allen and Linda share stories of forgiveness with Susan, to illustrate how animals often will become affectionate with a person, even after it has been mistreated by humans in the past. They also discuss the issue of animal hoarding.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:47:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is it Possible to Become Too Attached to An Animal?-Allen and Linda Anderson, pt1</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever ended a relationship because your pet didn't like the person? Sometimes animals are a better judge of character than we are! Animal companionship experts and authors Allen and Linda Anderson talk about our surprising attachments to our pets and whether it sometimes goes too far.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:48:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why Does My Cat Do That?-Wild About Pets:  Solutions for Your Cat</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr.  Horwitz offers up some reasons and solutions for common cat problems, like clawed up furniture, not using  scratching posts,  or getting woken up at the crack of dawn.   She will also explain how cats communicate with us, and how to understand them better.  Plus, the key things that can enrich a cats life, and how to communicate that behavior is unacceptable to your cat.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why Does My Cat Do That?-Wild About Pets:  Understanding Your Cat</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Debra Horwitz  describes what an animal behavior specialist does, and identifies some of the most common cat behavior issues.  She also has some solutions for cats who wont use the litter box,  or wont play nice with their kitty friends.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:51:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Answers You Need About Pet Health Insurance-Wild About Pets:   Info on Insurance</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Kenny goes into great detail about the different types of insurance that are available, what policies may and may not cover,  and how you can prepare for large, unexpected costs.  Then, he explains how to choose the right company and plan for your needs and why its important to strive to be a wise pet owner.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:12:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Answers You Need About Pet Health Insurance-Wild About Pets:  Health Insurance for your Pet</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Doug Kenney outlines the main things you need to know about pet health insurance, and why you should consider buying it.  He also outlines some of different types available, and explains why it isnt all that different than your own health insurance.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:10:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Story of America's Wild Horses-Wild About Pets:  Helping the Wild Horse</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen talks about the unique bond between horse and human, and what everyone should know about wild horses.  Karen also tells you what you can do if youd like to help the wild horses of America and the ISPBM. 

Photo courtesy if ISPBM]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:08:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Story of America's Wild Horses-Wild About Pets: Understanding Wild Horses</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen discusses the social makeup of horses, and how it can be easily disrupted.  She then talks about how the Bureau of Land Management is rounding up these wild horses, and what happens to them if they are not adoptable.  

Photo courtesy if ISPBM]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:06:39 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Story of America's Wild Horses-Wild About Pets:  The ISPMB</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen tells Susan about the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros, and its founder Velma Johnston.  She also talks about how the ISPMB honors the culture of the Lakota, and outlines the differences between wild and domesticated horses.  

Photo courtesy if ISPBM]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:06:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Benefits of Positive Dog Training and How to Clicker Train-Wild About Pets:  Clicker Training and Other Animals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura tells us how clickers can be used to train other animals, and gives some examples from her time working at various zoos around the country.  She also shares some of her experiences working at Chicagos Shedd Aquarium.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:13:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Benefits of Positive Dog Training and How to Clicker Train-Wild About Pets:  Working With Clickers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura talks about the importance of getting the whole family involved with clicker training, and how to deal with a dog who rejects the training and gets aggressive.  Then, she tells us about how she helps clicker train recently adopted shelter dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:10:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Benefits of Positive Dog Training and How to Clicker Train-Wild About Pets:  Understanding Clicker Training</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Certified clicker trainer Laura Monaco Torelli explains the concept of positive dog training.  She then gives us the details on one type of positive training, clicker training,  including how it works and how you can learn to use a clicker to train your dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:12:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What Dogs Can Inspire-Wild About Pets:  Old Tricks</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk a little more about his new book, and try to separate some of the science fiction from science fact.  He also provides a sneak peak into his next book.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>What Dogs Can Inspire-Wild About Pets:  Saving Shelter Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David explains why so many golden retrievers end up in shelters, and shares some techniques to help them through their issues.  We also discuss how he went from movie making into writing, and delve into the pages of his latest book Old Tricks.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>What Dogs Can Inspire-Wild About Pets:  About Tara</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David talks about the inspiration for both the character Tara in his books, and for the Tara foundation itself:  his dog Tara.   He then talks about his love for rescuing dogs; a love that has resulted is saving over 4000 dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How Stress affects your Cat or Dog-Wild About Pets:  Origins of Stress</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stress for some pets can actually start before birth, but there are ways we can help them to recover and lead healthy lives.  Dr. McCutcheon also explains why homeopathic medicine deserves to be explored for pet care.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:32:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How Stress affects your Cat or Dog-Wild About Pets:  Treating Stress</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. McCutcheon explains why traditional treatments for animal stress, such as drugs, are not successful.   We then learn why fresh air is so helpful to a pets well being, and why euthanizing a pet may not be the best thing for the animal.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How Stress affects your Cat or Dog-Wild About Pets:  Your Pet and Stress</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. McCutcheon helps us understand what stress is for our animals, and why it is the underlying causes of most problems with our pets.  We also discuss the some of the common causes of stress in pets, including their diets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:31:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A How, What and Where Show - Places, Products and Services To Know About-Wild About Pets:  Bowzer Buddies</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan talks to Marlies Barton, the inventor of the Bowser Buddy,  a device that will help make your daily walk with the dog much easier.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 14:49:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A How, What and Where Show - Places, Products and Services To Know About-Wild About Pets: Rabbit Rescue and Leonbergers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about an organization dedicated to helping unwanted rabbits find new homes, and about a rare dog breed called the Leonberger.   Then,  we talk to the CEO of Save-a-vet.org, which is dedicated to helping the forgotten veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan:  the dogs.  

 (photo by Rachel and Tim Dolan)]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>A How, What and Where Show - Places, Products and Services To Know About-Wild About Pets:  Swissys, Stamps and Frisbee Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan introduces us to a breeder of Swiss Mountain Dogs, and soars with the Purina Pro Plan Performance team.   Then, find out where your dog can learn to swim, and how the US Postal service is helping with the adoption of shelter dogs.  

 (photo courtesy of www.purina.com)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 14:47:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tales of Rescued Dogs-Wild About Pets:  Dog Trainer Toriano Sanzone</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Toriano & his dog Diesel join Susan live in studio,  where he talks about some of the techniques he uses to train dogs,  the challenges of training dogs in an urban setting,  and some things that may lead to aggression in dogs.
(photo by Lyda Guillu and Alberto Trevino)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 10:25:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tales of Rescued Dogs-Wild About Pets:  Author Harry Porter</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Harry tells us the story of Tilly and how it led to his rescuing even more dogs.  He also discusses the unique challenges in training rescued dogs,  and has tips for helping rescued dogs adjust to their new surroundings. 
(photo by Harry Porter)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 10:24:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Meeting Reptiles Face to Face-Wild About Pets:  Gators, Iguanas, Turtles and More!</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan gets to meet many more of Dave's friends, including an iguana, an alligator, and a giant snapping turtle, why he educates on on the background of the animals, and why none of them would make ideal pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Meeting Reptiles Face to Face-Wild About Pets:  Meeting a Python</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave DiNaso talks about how he started his business,  where he gets his animals, and why he feels the need to raise awareness of reptile pets.   Susan then gets to meet Chiquita the Burmese python, as Mike educates us on how the python is threatening the Everglades, and whether or not they make good pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:15:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Exploring Our Deep Connection With Animals-Wild About Pets: Interacting with Wild Animals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Barbara shares an amazing story of  how gorillas deal with death, and tells us about her work helping feral cats.  Susan and Barbara then describe the wonder of entering the world of large mammals.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:14:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Exploring Our Deep Connection With Animals-Wild About Pets: The History of Animal/Human Connection</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Barbara describes the long history humans have relating with animals, as exemplified by cave paintings.   Barbara also talks about her experiences with gorillas and the great apes, as well as how humans show their appreciation and love through symbols.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:13:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Exploring Our Deep Connection With Animals-Wild About Pets:  Being With Animals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan & Barbara discuss the main themes of Being With Animals, why we are so obsessed with animals, and the profound connection that we seem to share with them.   Then, we hear about some amazing animal encounters & learn about a unique event for animals at St. Johns cathedral.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:12:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Military Working Dogs - Canines Who Help Our Soldiers-Wild About Pets: Indy Dog and Disc Club</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick Kimball talks about his high-flying, disc catching dogs, and what well see when they perform at the upcoming Chicagoland Family Pet Expo.    Learn how he trained his dogs to soar, and how you can teach your dogs how to do it too!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:56:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Military Working Dogs - Canines Who Help Our Soldiers-Wild About Pets: War Dogs in Our Current Conflicts</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ron explains why dogs were not ready to serve at the beginning of the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan, and how they are being used over there presently.  He also talks about the bond that forms between dog & handler,  and what happens to these brave animals once their service is over.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:57:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Military Working Dogs - Canines Who Help Our Soldiers-Wild About Pets:  The United States War Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ron Aiello tells Susan about how dogs first got involved in the military back in World War War I,  and how they were subsequently used in World War II and Vietnam.  Rich also has some amazing stories about these military dogs, including his own canine partner, Stormy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:56:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Rescue of Pets and Animals in Haiti-Rock and Roll K-9s Perfomance Team</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michelle Koons from the Rock & Roll K-9s show talks about training dogs for show performances.  She explains what her athletic dogs do and talks about their upcoming appearances at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in Arlington Heights, IL.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:28:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Rescue of Pets and Animals in Haiti-The Rescue of Pets and Animals in Haiti, pt2</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rich talks about the reaction of the Haitian people and the animals themselves to their aid efforts. He also talks about the logistical and linguistic challenges his group faced while working in Haiti.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:55:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Rescue of Pets and Animals in Haiti-The Rescue of Pets and Animals in Haiti, pt1</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rich Crook, former Rapid Response Manager of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary discusses his recent rescue mission to help save animals affected by the earthquake in Haiti. He explains the conditions they found when they arrived, and how animals lives in Haiti are somewhat different than in the U.S.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:26:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Futuristic Science That Is Saving Endangered Animals-Wild About Pets: ACRES and The Future of Cloning</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Dresser addresses the fears of cloning & the possibility of using it for sinister purposes.  We also learn about some more of their projects with domestic cats, Mexican gray wolves, storks, and gorillas. 
 (photo courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:04:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Futuristic Science That Is Saving Endangered Animals-Wild About Pets: The Science of ACRES</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Dresser talks about how ACRES got started, and how she got involved with this field of science.   She then talks about some of the techniques they are pioneering, and some of the projects they are currently working on.  Plus, reaction to James Rollins novel  Altar of Eden.  
 (photo courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Futuristic Science That Is Saving Endangered Animals-Wild About Pets: Dr. Betty Dresser and ACRES</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Dresser discusses the mission of the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species (or ACRES). She explains the science behind animal cloning, and talks about their frozen zoo, and how many species it contains.  
 (photo courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time to Change How We View and Treat Animals-The Animal Manifesto</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bekoff discusses his animal manifesto, and our compassion footprint as it relates to animals.  He also gives the six reasons for expanding our compassion footprint, and some of the practical applications of these steps.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:52:21 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Time to Change How We View and Treat Animals-Wild About Pets:  Animals and Morality</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bekoff talks about the three categories of moral behavior.  He also has some more amazing Stories of dogs and other animals displaying empathy, and how he addresses the doubters of animal emotions.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:37:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time to Change How We View and Treat Animals-Wild About Pets:  Wild Justice</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Marc Bekoff explains the main point he was trying to get across in his book.  He also talks about why its not such a stretch to think animals have emotions,  and give some examples of animals displaying compassion and morality.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Baby Wild Animals Learn-Wild About Pets:  Learning Your Species</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, we learn about imprinting, and how some animals adopt other animals as their own.  Well use eagles, geese, monkey and humans as examples.  Plus, how animals learn to hunt.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Baby Wild Animals Learn-Wild About Pets:  Learning the Basics</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do elephants learn to use their trunks?  How do monkeys learn to climb trees? Or birds learn to migrate?  Well explore all of that and more in part two of our conversation with Susan McCarthy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:25:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Baby Wild Animals Learn-Wild About Pets: How to Do or Know Something</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan McCarthy explains the differences between open & closed programs in animal learning, or what animals know as opposed to what they need to learn.  Well also find out how some animals learn the basics, like cats land climbing, or birds with flying.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:25:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Natural Health Care for Your Dog and Cat-Wild About Pets: The Importance of Nutrition</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Pitcairn talks about the 3 things all pet owners must consider when putting holistic therapies into practice. He also gives some examples of common pollutants that may be affecting your pets that you arent aware of, and some additives you can put in your pets food to make it healthier.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Natural Health Care for Your Dog and Cat-Wild About Pets:  Animal Homeopathy</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Pitcairn explains what homeopathy really is, and dispels the myths that it is just some new age science.  He also discusses the use of homeopathic remedies at home, some natural ways to treat parasites, and talks about an amazing story of how homeopathy was used to treat a major injury in a horse.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:18:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Pitcairn discusses the new approaches to pet health care he is advocating in his book  nutrition and a more holistic approach.  He explains the differences between holistic & traditional medicines.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Rescued Dogs and Rescuing gardens from dogs.-Dogscaping with Tom Barthel</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tom explains what must go into planning and creating a backyard that is perfect for both you and your dog.  He also informs us about some plants & products that may be harmful to your pet, and explains the reasons behind your dogs outside behaviors, such as digging.  

(Photograph courtesy of Dogscaping. BowTie Press)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:57:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rescued Dogs and Rescuing gardens from dogs.-Dogtowns Ann Allums</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ann tells Susan about the dogs that they seized from Michael Vick, and the process ythey went through to rehabilitate them, focusing on one named Handsome Dan.  Then, they talk about some upcoming episodes of Dogtown, and what the Best Friends Animal Shelter is trying to accomplish.

(photo by Gary Kalpakoff, Best Friends Animal Society)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:55:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Genetic Experimentation on Animals - The Stuff of Science Thriller Fiction or Fact?-Author James Rollins : Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, more fact and fiction from Jim Rollins, including the gray line of whats good and bad in genetic engineering,  using animals as weapons or for the military, and the realities about animal communication.    

 (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's mate 1st class, Brien Aho.)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:40:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Genetic Experimentation on Animals - The Stuff of Science Thriller Fiction or Fact?-Author James Rollins : Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim describes some of the real life locations and events he referenced in the book.  He also talks about some of the advances in animal cloning and genetic manipulation,  which on the surface may seem a bit scary.  

 (photo courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:40:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Genetic Experimentation on Animals - The Stuff of Science Thriller Fiction or Fact?-Author James Rollins : Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a vet, a writer and an adventurer isnt easy,  but somehow James Rollins seems to manage.  Here in part one,  Jim talks about why he chose to make a veterinarian the main character in his new book Altars of Eden , and exposes some of the truth and fiction behind genetic engineering and manipulation.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:39:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Performers, Pets and Politics: Attending the 2009 Great American Pet Expo in Chicago-The Great American Pet Expo Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan discusses the Classic K-9 Extreme team with its founder Ken Scanegie, and one of the competitors, a Border Collie named Sky.  Then, we talk with Bob Whalen, creator of the Pet Loader.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Performers, Pets and Politics: Attending the 2009 Great American Pet Expo in Chicago-The Great American Pet Expo Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan talks pets and politics with Chicagoland broadcasters Paul Lisnek and Steve Dale.  Then spend some time with the International Cat Association, rescue a golden retriever with As Good As Gold, and find out about a great new invention called the pet light.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Performers, Pets and Politics: Attending the 2009 Great American Pet Expo in Chicago-The Great American Pet Expo Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn how your pet can become a blood donor from Gina Falish of the Animal Emergency and Treatment Center, and soar with  Milt Wilcox and the Ultimate Air Dogs!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:10:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Non-violent Dog Training with the "Original" Dog Whisperer-Paul Owens Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul talks about some of the common problems which may come up while you are trying to train your dog, and reveals the three secrets to successfully train your dog.  He also talks about his newest book, which addresses dog behavioral issues.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:46:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Non-violent Dog Training with the "Original" Dog Whisperer-Paul Owens Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul talks about some more positive reinforcement techniques for training, such as the magnet game, vocal cues and clicker training.   He also talks about some common mistakes people make while training their dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:45:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Non-violent Dog Training with the "Original" Dog Whisperer-Paul Owens Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul explains what non-violent dog training is, and why it is more effective than negative training, such as jerking leashes. He also talks about the triangle of success in using positive reinforcement to train your dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>African Gray Parrots are smarter than you think!-Dr. Irene Pepperberg Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For those parrot owners, and potential parrot owners out there,  Dr. Pepperberg outlines what you can do to ensure your parrot has a long and healthy life.   She also talks about the Alex Foundation, how you can get involved with it, and what she learned from her time with Alex.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>African Gray Parrots are smarter than you think!-Dr Irene Pepperberg Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Pepperberg tells some more amusing stories about the amazing Alex, and some of the spontaneous discoveries they made with him.  She also explains the unique makeup of a parrots brain that makes some of these abilities possible.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:09:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>African Gray Parrots are smarter than you think!-An Interview with Dr Irene Pepperberg</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Pepperberg shares some general information about the gray parrot.  She then talks about Alex, the parrot who was the subject of her studies,  some of the experiments they did with him, and the amazing abilities & personality he developed.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:07:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Taking Great Photos of Your Dog-Wild About Pets: Rewards and Other Tips</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Theres nothing wrong with bribery when it comes to getting a great snapshot of your pet!  Learn how to use treats & words for great results!  Plus, tips on shooting more than one pet at once, and getting those great action shots.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:09:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Taking Great Photos of Your Dog-Wild About Pets:  Candid Shots</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim tells you the best ways to get a spontaneous photo of your pet, and how to make outside photography really work.  Plus  natural light versus a flash  what should you use and when.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Taking Great Photos of Your Dog-Wild About Pets: Pet Photography Tips with Kim Levine</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim tells Susan about how she follwed her passion into the world of pet photography.   She also gives her key tips for getting a great portrait of your pet,  and the benefits of using digital rather than film.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:08:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Natural or Raw Pet Food Really Better?-Wild About Pets:  Illinois Vest-a-Dog</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lee Harrison, director of Illinois Vest-a-Dog, talks about her program,  which is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the lives of K-9 police dogs through the purchase and donation of bullet and stab resistant vests.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:16:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Natural or Raw Pet Food Really Better?-Wild About Pets:  The Pet Loader</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob Whalen talks about the Pet Loader,  how and why he created it, where you can get one and what you can use it for.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:16:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Natural or Raw Pet Food Really Better?-Wild About Pets:  Bentleys Corner Barkery</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lisa Proshaka talks about why she decided to open her shop, and why proper nutrition is essential to the health of your dog.  She explains why natural or raw foods are better for your pet than the grain based store brands.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Unusual Causes and Answers for Pet Behavior Problems-Under-Responsive Pets</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dee & Diana discuss animals who are not sensitive enough or under-responsive, as well as where you can go for training if you have a pet experiencing any of the problems that were discussed today.  Plus - more calls from listeners.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Unusual Causes and Answers for Pet Behavior Problems-Deep Pressure</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dee & Diana talk more about over sensitive and over responsive animals, and ways to treat them. They also help listeners with questions on overly aggressive cats, pets who need to take medication.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Unusual Causes and Answers for Pet Behavior Problems-Troubling Behaviors</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dee & Diana explain what a occupational therapist does, and how they can apply what works for humans on pets.  The also share examples of pets who are too sensitive or over-responsive and what can be done to treat them.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Alternative Medicine for Pets?-Underwater Treadmill Therapy</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Royal talks about underwater treadmill therapy and how she uses it to treat animals with joint and arthritis problems.  She also talks about wisest the ways to evaluate whether a pet food is healthy or not.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Alternative Medicine for Pets?-The Point of Acupuncture</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Dr. Royal discuss the similarities between human and animal acupuncture, and some of he more unusual species she has treated.  Dr. Royal also discusses the use of Chinese and Western herbal medicines for pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Alternative Medicine for Pets?-Acupuncture for Animals!</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Royal explains the basics of acupuncture and how it may help with many illnesses in animals.  Susan also shares her personal experience of treating her cat Willie with alternative medicine.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Wild Animals in our Backyards-Oh Deer!  (And Bears!)</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lee Hansen shares some fun facts and information about deer and the black bear.  Plus  why you shouldnt be surprised to see a mink, and why do you see so many dead skunks on the side of the road.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Wild Animals in our Backyards-More from Your Backyard</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More information on some of the common animals in the Midwest area, such as the vole, the Coopers hawk, and the bald-faced hornet. Also, learn the reason for the explosion of the deer population, and how the coyote is helping with that issue. Plus, different kinds of squirrels you may encounter.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Wild Animals in our Backyards-Surprises in Your Backyard</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lee Hansen tells Susan about some animals that are in your backyard that you might not even know about, including the flying squirrel and the screech owl.  Then  the unusual behavior of the opossum explained!]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>A Place for Injured Wildlife-A Place for Injured Wildlife - Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandy explains how they release treated animals back into the wild, and gives some information about some of the permanent residents of their rescue center.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>A Place for Injured Wildlife-A Place for Injured Wildlife - Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandy discusses some of the common neighborhood items around your yard that could cause injury to animals.  She also talks about the dos and don'ts of rescuing & handling baby animals, such as rabbits and coyotes.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>A Place for Injured Wildlife-A Place for Injured Wildlife -  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandy Wolfman of the Willlowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, IL gives some insight into the work they do with injured animals, including how they receive the injured animals, and what you should do if you encounter one.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Save Your Pet's Life!-How to Save Your Pet's Life! - Part three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thom travels across the country conducting training programs, and he talks about the value of pet first-aid classes and why they are so helpful. He also explains the meaning of the term petizen and why he is such a believer in it.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Save Your Pet's Life!-How to Save Your Pet's Life! - Part two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thom answers listener questions about pet health issues, including whether its dangerous to allow a cat to at dirt, and what his thoughts are on the increasing occurrences of thyroid disease in cats.  He also explains how to do a snout-to-tail assessment of your pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Save Your Pet's Life!-How to Save Your Pet's Life! - Part one</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thom talks about how critically important it is that a pet owner is well-versed in basic first-aid.  He explains what owners should know about the most common medical emergencies for pets, which are choking and poisoning.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>What Cat Lovers Know!-What Cat Lovers Know! - Part 3</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Molly explains what motivated her to write her first book and how her fathers encouragement helped her to pursue her dream.  She also talks about the benefits of cat ownership throughout history.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:46:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Cat Lovers Know!-What Cat Lovers Know! - Part 2</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Molly talks about her connection with her cats and what drove her to write her book.  Much of her writing is inspired by the strong bond with her cats.  She also talks about her longtime love for tuxedo cats.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Cat Lovers Know!-What Cat Lovers Know! - Part 1</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Molly and Susan talk about the reasons that cats dont feel like obeying their owners.  Molly also has some amusing thoughts about the excuses that cats come up with for not obeying and why they live to give their owners dead rodents as gifts.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:45:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Parents, Your Child Really Can Help You Care For That Dog!-Your Child's Dog  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrea explains the right way you should instruct your children to handle dogs, ways to correct bad behavior, and ways to get your children involved in caring for the dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:55:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Parents, Your Child Really Can Help You Care For That Dog!-Your Child's Dog  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrea & Susan discuss the importance of proper dog training, and ways you can have the children pitch in with care of the dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:55:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Parents, Your Child Really Can Help You Care For That Dog!-Your Child's Dog  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrea & Susan talk about many of the things you should consider before purchasing a dog for your children.  They also talk about the pros and cons of getting a dog, as well as what you should research about different dog breeds.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:54:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Communicating with Your Animals: What Do You Believe?-Ask Your Animal  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marta explains why dog training is still necessary, even if we are able to communicate with them.  She has examples of when animal communication can be beneficial, and has more exercises you can try to communicate with your pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Communicating with Your Animals: What Do You Believe?-Ask Your Animal  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marta tells us how anyone can communicate with their animals, and has a few amazing stories to share about people who indeed have.  She also has some basic exercises you can try, and some ways to verify your communication results.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:05:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Communicating with Your Animals: What Do You Believe?-Ask Your Animal  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marta tells Susan about how she discovered she could communicate with animals, and explains animal communication and intuitive conversations.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:05:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Need-to-Know Facts About Your Cat's Pet Food-The Path to Purr-fect Health Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kymythy tells you how to create the ideal diet for your cat, and why you shouldnt be afraid to give them raw food.  She also has some suggestions for helping your cat adjust to a new diet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Need-to-Know Facts About Your Cat's Pet Food-The Path to Purr-fect Health Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all appreciate the convenience of dry cat food, but Kymythy will explain why that is one of the worst things you can feed your pets.  She also talks about why milk isnt that great of a treat, and gives her suggested diet for pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>The Need-to-Know Facts About Your Cat's Pet Food-The Path to Purr-fect Health Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan & Kymythy talk about the last big pet food recall, and what that means for consumers.  Kymythy also talks about her background as a nutritionist, and why she decided to apply her knowledge towards cats.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Getting Along Better with Your Dog - It's Easy! Just Behave More Like a Canine Than a Human!-Getting Along Better with Your Dog  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patricia warns us about the dangers of overindulging your dogs, the proper way to correct them after inappropriate behavior,  and also talks about the emotions of your pets, as well as the pros and cons of owning a border collie.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Getting Along Better with Your Dog - It's Easy! Just Behave More Like a Canine Than a Human!-Getting Along Better with Your Dog  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patricia discusses the proper ways to approach and pet a strange dog, the best way to get a dog to come to you, and how to exert dominance over your pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Getting Along Better with Your Dog - It's Easy! Just Behave More Like a Canine Than a Human!-Getting Along Better with Your Dog  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patricia talks about the differences between men and dogs, and why primates and canines seem to have so much trouble communicating.  She also talks about the proper ways to show affection to your dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>For Anyone Who Loves Horses-Joe Camp Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For those horse owners out there that don't have large tracts of land for their horses to run free on, Joe has some recommendations to help your animals feel less constrained.  Also, find out if horseshoes are really necessary.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>For Anyone Who Loves Horses-Joe Camp Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe talks about some of the horse training lessons he learned from Monty Roberts, including the concept of the Join Up. He also talks about some of the signals a horse may give you,  and how to establish yourself as the leader of the herd.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>For Anyone Who Loves Horses-Joe Camp Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe tells Susan the story of how one simple horse ride turned him into a horse owner in just a few short weeks.  Hey also shares some key things that everyone needs to know about horses.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>I've Gone to the Dogs - And You Can Too!-Swiss Mountain Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Breeder Kathleen Borgmeyer joins Susan to talk about the Swiss Mountain Dog, also called Swissys.  Learn all about the breed, including the best type of home for the breed, and techniques they use to train them.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>I've Gone to the Dogs - And You Can Too!-Dogs Gone Chicago</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan shares some highlights of her visit to the International Kennel Clubs Dogs Gone Chicago Show, including an interviews from the floor, and with Westminster Kennel Clubs Best in Show Winner,  Uno!]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Your Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks-Wild About Pets:  Amazing Animals Around the World</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Taylor shares tales of his travels around the world treating exotic animals, such as dolphins, pandas, tigers and the Komodo Dragon.  He also talks about his love of the Birman cat.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:36:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Your Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks-Wild About Pets:  The Roots of Bad Behaviors</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Taylor continues his discussion of medical conditions that may be at the root of your dogs bad behaviors, and also give ways how we can correct these behaviors.  And have you ever wondered why your dog chases the mailman?   We have the answer!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:36:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Your Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks-Wild About Pets:  Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Taylor discusses things you can do to help an adopted dog make a smooth transition into your pack and your home.  He also talks about some medical conditions that may be contributing to an older dogs unwelcome behavior.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:36:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>One Wing at a Time - Caring for Wild Birds-Wild About Pets:  Bird Rehabbers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susie tells us how you can go about finding a bird rehabber in your area.  She also talks about her own birds, including a pair of crows she has rescued.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:46:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>One Wing at a Time - Caring for Wild Birds-Wild About Pets: The Bird Population</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susie discusses the shrinking bird populations and what we can do to protect them. She also tells some stories about birds she has saved, and also talks about the West Nile Virus, and the impact it is having on bird populations.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>One Wing at a Time - Caring for Wild Birds-Wild About Pets: Caring for Wild Birds</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susie explains what an animal rehabilitator is, and what led her down her current career path.  She also talks about what you should do if you find a baby bird on the ground, and dispels some of the common myths about handling birds.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:46:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Should Chimpanzees Be Pets?-Chimpanzees in the wild</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan resumes her discussion with Steve Ross of The Lincoln Park Zoo.  They examine whether Chimps should be left in the wild and whether they could be considered endangered.  Also, they look more in-depth at they natural habitats.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:54:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Should Chimpanzees Be Pets?-The real story about chimpanzees</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan continues her discussion with Steve Ross of the Lincoln Park Zoo.  They discuss Steve's article about "chimp culture."]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:54:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Should Chimpanzees Be Pets?-Chimpanzees in the media</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan welcomes Steve Ross of the Lincoln Park Zoo to the show.  They examine the media depiction of chimpanzees.  Also, Susan asks Steve about the implication of having a chimpanzee as a pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:53:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Little Known Wild Animals: Heard about Bonobos?-The Basics of Bonobos, Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Dr. de Waal talk about behavioral research that has been done with bonobos, which has revealed surprising intelligence.  They also use many human-like methods of communication like facial expressions and vocalizations.  Dr. de Waal also talks about the uncertain long-term outlook for the species.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:09:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Little Known Wild Animals: Heard about Bonobos?-The Basics of Bonobos, Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Dr. de Waal talk about the sexual behavior of bonobos and its similarities with humans.  They also discuss the areas of intelligence and behavior that bonobos share with humans.  Bonobos are highly endangered and are native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is a struggling and somewhat unstable African nation.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:09:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Little Known Wild Animals: Heard about Bonobos?-The Basics of Bonobos, Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan talks with one of the worlds top Primatologists, Dr. Frans B. M. de Waal, to learn about one of the most interesting animals youve never heard of: Bonobos, one of the great Apes.  He explains that while bonobos look similar to chimpanzees, bonobos are significantly different and have many characteristics in common with humans.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:08:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time for New Spring Wildlife Babies-Geese and Skunks</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Canadian Geese are supposed to be migratory.  So why do we have them year round?  And what can you do if a skunk takes up residence around your house.  We have the answers in this segment!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time for New Spring Wildlife Babies-Squirrels and Other Small Mammals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stephanie discusses squirrels that may find their way into your attic, and groundhogs that may be tunneling through your yard.  Plus, what you should do if you find a baby bird, or have a nest too close to your home.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Time for New Spring Wildlife Babies-Baby Time!</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stephanie Touzalin lets us know what kinds of babies we can expect to see soon, and what we should do if we have a nest of bunnies in the yard.  Plus, handling an injured animal, and how you can combat at chipmunk infestation.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>My Visit to the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo Show-PetsNPatients</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ann Marie Glaviano, president and creator of PetsNPatients, tells Susan about her company, which finds foster homes for the pets of people who are staying in the hospital or cant care for their pets because they are recuperating from a surgery or serious illness.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>My Visit to the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo Show-Splash Dog Inc.</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tracy & Amy of Splashdog Inc. tell Susan about the benefits of canine hydrotherapy,  the types of dogs that need this activity, and what makes this particular therapy so helpful and unique.  Well also hear from a client.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>My Visit to the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo Show-Restoration Raw Pet Food</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan talks with Dr. Will Winter, a holistic veterinarian and the director of animal nutrition for Restoration Raw Pet Food. Dr. Winter discusses his product, the benefits of raw pet food, and some common sense ideas relating to our pets diet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Rescuing Animals - Healing Goes Both Ways-Wild About Pets:  The Benefits of Having a Pet</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan speaks further with author Karin Winnegar during this segment.  Susan and Karin explore the benefits of having pets and being around animals.  Karin talks about how pets can improve individuals' mental health.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rescuing Animals - Healing Goes Both Ways-Wild About Pets: Rehabilitating Animals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan continues her interview with author Karin Winegar.  They discuss the rehabilitation of animals.  Karin tells stories of how rehabilitated animals can help disabled individuals.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rescuing Animals - Healing Goes Both Ways-Wild About Pets:  National Be Kind To Animals Week</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan interviews author Karin Winegar about her new book.  Susan asks Karin about "National Be Kind To Animals Week."  She also asks about the inspiration for the new book about animals.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Owning Reptiles - What you Need to Know-Snakes As Pets</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob Hilger from the Chicago Herpetological Society joins Susan to talk about snake ownership.  He talks about the most common problems in caring for a snake in the average home.  He explains what type of person is appropriate for snake ownership, and what species of snakes make the best pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Owning Reptiles - What you Need to Know-Owning An Iguana</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan Nathan from the Chicago Herpetological Society talks about the basics of iguanas.  Many of them wind up in shelters because new owners are unprepared for the commitment and care of these fascinating animals.  Dan discusses the adoption process and also explains why owners have such a hard time keeping them healthy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Real Men Love Cats Too!-Author Tom Cox Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think your cat has problems?  Tom talks about the amusing indignities his male cats have had to endure and whether cats really need help with depression!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:54:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Real Men Love Cats Too!-Author Tom Cox Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Tom talk about his theory of cat ESP and the sometimes bizarre ways that his six cats communicate with him.  He shares funny stories about the misadventures of the cats in his life.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:54:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Real Men Love Cats Too!-Author Tom Cox Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it manly to love cats?  This week, Susan talks with Tom Cox, a self admitted Cat man and author of the book "Under the Paw, Confessions of a Cat Man."   He thinks its perfectly masculine for men to love cats and talks about the early origins of his love affair with felines]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:54:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A World of Homeless Cats-Feral Cats Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sheri Randle, the current president of the Feral Cat Coalition, talks about her organization and what it does to help.  In many cases, their volunteers trap feral cats and return them to the wild after spaying/neutering, which is more efficient and less expensive than efforts by local governments.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:21:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A World of Homeless Cats-Feral Cats Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Valerie talks about the many different efforts by communities and volunteer groups to deal with the feral cat problem.  She also discusses some of the myths and truths about feral cats, and explains how can lovers can help.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:21:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A World of Homeless Cats-Feral Cats Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Valerie Miller from the Feral Cat Coalition explains where feral cats come from and how they are different than a typical stray cat.  She also talks about the scale of the feral cat problem, which has become a worldwide issue.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:21:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Holistic Cat Care Advice-The Natural Cat  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What can you do to help your veterinarian give your pet the best possible treatment?   Ms. Frazier explains the steps every pet owner should take.  Plus she explains what a cat kiss is!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Holistic Cat Care Advice-The Natural Cat Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The conversation continues as Susan and Ms. Frazier discuss the reason why you should never play with your cat with your bare hands.  They also talk about subcutaneous hydrationwhat it is and when to use it.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:56:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Holistic Cat Care Advice-The Natural Cat Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Anitra Frazier discusses exactly what holistic care means for cats.  Ms. Frazier explains her primary feeding rule, plus she talks about the benefits of raw food and why commercial pet food is so unhealthy for cats.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Positive, Fast, Training For Your Pet: Just a Click Away-Clicker Training with Karen Pryor Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karen and Susan talk about the amazing ability of birds, dolphins and even tuna to learn new behaviors.  Karen also outlines the resources available for people interested in learning about clicker training.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:32:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Positive, Fast, Training For Your Pet: Just a Click Away-Clicker Training with Karen Pryor Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Karen talk about positive ways to correct negative dog behavior such as jumping up.  She also explains how clicker training is useful for caring for exotic zoo animals.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:31:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Positive, Fast, Training For Your Pet: Just a Click Away-Clicker Training with Karen Pryor Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and animal training guru Karen Pryor explore the exciting world of clicker training, which is a positive, fast and fun way of training dogs, cats and many other animals.  Karen explains how clicker training works and why it is so much easier than other methods.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:31:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Accomplished: Thanks to the Dog!-Wild About Pets:  The Mission of Angel Animals</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Linda shares the story of a dog who was able to detect cancer cells.  Linda explains how she think it is possible for dogs to do so many seemingly inexplicable tasks.  She also explains the mission of the Angel Animals network.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:32:48 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Accomplished: Thanks to the Dog!-Wild About Pets:  Amazing Dog Stories</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan and Linda talk about some of the specific stories of dogs, including one that paints pictures with its tail, and another that assisted with grief counseling in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:33:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Accomplished: Thanks to the Dog!-Wild About Pets: The Emotional Needs of Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Linda Anderson explains how she discovered the emotional and spiritual depths of dogs, why they NEED tasks to accomplish and how they can help humans in many ways we may have never thought of.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:32:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How Smart is Your Dog?-Wild About Pets:  Is Smarter Better?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Coren discusses the importance of selecting the right breed for your household, and why getting a smarter breed of dog may not necessarily be a smart move on your part!   Plus  the benefits of living with a non-intelligent breed of dog, and a description of Dr. Corens latest book.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:22:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How Smart is Your Dog?-Wild About Pets: Measuring Intelligence</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Coren explains the tree types of intelligence exhibited by dogs, and gives practical examples of each.  He also discusses a fun IQ test you can try with your dogs, and talks about the smartest breeds of dogs.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:22:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How Smart is Your Dog?-Wild About Pets:  The Secret Language of Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Coren discusses the way we communicate with dogs, and vice-versa.  He talks about way you can increase your dogs understanding vocabulary, and ways they are communicating back with us, that we may not even be aware of  for example, the 
real
 meaning of a wagging tail.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:22:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>In Search of the Last Wild Tigers-Ruth Padel Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ruth talks about her travels into Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumatra, and tells us what we can do to help protect the endangered tigers.  She also talks about some of the unforgettable things that she saw during her travels, how her Great Great Grandfather Charles Darwin inspired her life, and if tigers can indeed survive in the wild.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>In Search of the Last Wild Tigers-Ruth Padel Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ruth continues the tales of her travels, as she tells Susan about her journeys into Russia and China to see the Siberian Tiger.  She talks about some of the things that are threatening the big cats, such as poaching and logging, and why there is a benefit in protecting the species.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>In Search of the Last Wild Tigers-Ruth Padel Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ruth tells Susan why she decided to make her journey to see the endangered tigers, even though she wasn't a scientist and had never done anything quite like this before.  She also explains the title of her book (Tigers in Red Weather), and tells Susan what she encountered while seeking tigers in India.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Answers for Allergic Cat Lovers-Allergy Free Cats?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Diane gives some simple suggestions of how you can lessen the effects of your cat allergies by making a few simple adjustments around the home.  Plus, she goes through some of the breeds of cats that tend to be less allergenic than others.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Answers for Allergic Cat Lovers-Treating Your Cat Allergy</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Diane goes through some of the common and not-so-common ways you can treat your cat allergy, including ways to treat yourself, and ways to treat your home.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Answers for Allergic Cat Lovers-Cat Allergy Answers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So youre allergic to something  is it your cat?  Diane goes through some of the ways you can determine your allergy, and combating it, if it is indeed caused by your cat.  Plus, what part of the cat causes the allergy?  And dont assume its the fur!]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>What to do When Wildlife Moves In-Wild About Pets:  Uncommon Critters</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Clark talks about some of the most common animals that could invade your home, and has tips on how to keep them from getting in, and getting them out when they do.  Plus, he describes some of the more unusual animals his company has trapped.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 17:55:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What to do When Wildlife Moves In-Wild About Pets:  Catching Critters</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin discusses how his company catches and humanely traps wild animals, and why the costs involved are very justifiable.   Then  - how to get squirrels out of your attic, and why you shouldnt be afraid to trap a skunk.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>What to do When Wildlife Moves In-Wild About Pets:  Critter Control</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wild animals seem to be moving in on humans turf, but as Kevin Clark explains, its the other way around.  He explains the reasons why, along with how to keep the animals out.  He also has advice on protecting your home against skunks and raccoons.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 17:54:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Tiger within your Pussy Cat-Wild About Pets:  Cats and Claws</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan tells you how you can teach your cat the right and wrong ways to use their claws.  Then, the importance of playtime, and how to make sure your cat uses his scratching post instead of your furniture.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Tiger within your Pussy Cat-Wild About Pets:  Training Your Kitty</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan has some tips for training a kitten, and how they need to start being conditioned as soon as you get them home.  A little, love, patients and discipline can make all the difference in the way that your cat behaves and interacts with you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:45:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Tiger within your Pussy Cat-Wild About Pets:  The Wild Cat Within</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan talks about the ways your cat is similar to a wild cat like a lion or a tiger, and the ways that they are different (Besides the obvious, of course!)  She also talks about how you must literally take the role of a mother if you want to train your kitten.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:45:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How a Baby Buffalo Taught One Family About America and Their Hearts-A Buffalo in the House Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three,  learn how Charlie became an ambassador of sorts for buffalo, and how Roger decided to help increase their numbers.  Richard also talks about the current plight of the buffalo in Yellowstone Park.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How a Baby Buffalo Taught One Family About America and Their Hearts-A Buffalo in the House Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard tells Susan what life was like for Roger & Veryl with Charlie in the house with some wonderful stories.  He also has some warnings about those considering  taking on a buffalo as a pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How a Baby Buffalo Taught One Family About America and Their Hearts-A Buffalo in the House Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard talks about how he met Veryl, Roger and Charlie the buffalo, and how it inspired him to write a book.  Richard also gives us some background on the American Bison, and how they were demonized, and ultimately destroyed.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>9/11 Revisited - Now, for the Stories of the Dog Heroes!-The Dog Heroes of Sept 11  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nora discusses the different breeds of dogs that were used in the rescue effort, and also talks about the work dog crews did in the search effort at the Pentagon as well.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:42:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>9/11 Revisited - Now, for the Stories of the Dog Heroes!-The Dog Heroes of Sept 11  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nona tells us about some the difficult places the dogs had to go, and also dispels some of the myths around the dog work done at Ground Zero.  She also has some more stories about the dog heroes, including one named Jenner.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:41:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>9/11 Revisited - Now, for the Stories of the Dog Heroes!-The Dog Heroes of Sept 11  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nona talks about how she learned about the dog & handler teams, and how she met them.  She also discusses how they were trained, and what they actually did at Ground Zero for the rescue effort.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:41:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Friendship Means at the Country's Largest and Most Notable Animal Sanctuary-Best Friends Volunteer Makayla Cooper</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[8-year old Makayla tells Susan about her time volunteering at the Best Friends Animal Shelter, and why she decided to do so.  She talks about her duties there, some of the animals she took care of, and has advice for other kids interested in volunteering.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:19:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What Friendship Means at the Country's Largest and Most Notable Animal Sanctuary-Faith Maloney of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Faith tells us about her sanctuary, and its mission of no more homeless pets.  She talks about the organizations rescue efforts after Hurricanes Katrina & Gustav, and gives us an update on Michael Vicks dogs.  She also talks about why the pit bull is so misunderstood.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:19:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>It's a Great Time to See Wildlife - Learn Where and How to Watch.-David Mizejewski Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David gives us some key points to spotting wildlife, including those who are trying to stay hidden.   HE also has some tips on how to draw wildlife into your own backyard, and how to keep the ones you dont want away.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:53:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>It's a Great Time to See Wildlife - Learn Where and How to Watch.-David Mizejewski Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David shares some advice on birding, and places you can see out-of-the-ordinary birds, such as the sand hill crane, and the blue heron.  Hell also telll you where you can go to view animals like caribou, bats, and whales.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:53:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>It's a Great Time to See Wildlife - Learn Where and How to Watch.-David Mizejewski Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David explains why the fall is such a great time to see animals, and the best places to see them, especially the birds!   He also tells Susan about his Wildlife Watch Website, and how it is helping people connect with nature.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:52:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>We are wrong about Pit Bulls. Learn the truth!-The Truth About Pitbulls  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed discusses his campaign, 
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(photo by Melissa Lipani)]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:46:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>We are wrong about Pit Bulls. Learn the truth!-The Truth About Pitbulls  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed talks about the history of the pit bull,  including where they got their name from.  He also helps to dispels some of the myths about the breed, and why we need to look past the reports in the news to learn what this dog is actually like.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:46:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>We are wrong about Pit Bulls. Learn the truth!-The Truth About Pitbulls  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed Fritz, Campaign Specialist for the Best Friends Animal Society,  helps Susan understand more about the pit bull breed.   He talks about some of the major misconceptions surrounding pit bulls, and whether one would be a good fit for your family.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:46:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Care For and Train Your Adopted Shelter or Rescue Dog-Petfinder.coms Kim Saunders Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim talks about some of the challenges of adopting an adult dog, and the most important things you need to train your dog to do.  Plus, she has some ways you can help & support Petfinders efforts without actually adopting a dog.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Care For and Train Your Adopted Shelter or Rescue Dog-Petfinder.coms Kim Saunders Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim explains how to find the right match for you when youre looking for a shelter dog.  She also has some tips for training, behaviors to look out for, and tips to help your new pet overcome their fears & doggie baggage.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>How to Care For and Train Your Adopted Shelter or Rescue Dog-Petfinder.coms Kim Saunders</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim tells us what Petfinder.com is and how it works.  She then talks about the key things you need to ask yourself before adopting a shelter dog, and explains the difference between shelters and rescue organizations.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>An Animal Rescue Group Unlike Any Other - Rescue Ink-Wild About Pets: Classic K9 Productions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ken Scarnegie, founder of Classic K9 Productions tells Susan about some of the extreme team performances you can expect to see at the upcoming Great American Pet Expo.  He also talks about agility training & competition for dogs,  and how you can set up an obstacle course for your pet.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:37:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>An Animal Rescue Group Unlike Any Other - Rescue Ink-Wild About Pets: More with Johnny O.</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Johnny  talks about Rescue Inks new book,  some of their more memorable rescues, and why you should leave animal rescuing to the experts.  He also gives his take on the plight of the pit bull.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:37:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>An Animal Rescue Group Unlike Any Other - Rescue Ink-Wild About Pets:  Rescue Ink's Johnny O</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Johnny talks about how the Rescue Ink team came together, and their zero tolerance towards animal abuse.  He also talks about the types of animal emergencies they respond to, and what theyre doing to raise awareness of animal abuse.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:37:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Cats Can Be Trained - Even to do Acrobatics - Find out How!-Wild About Pets: Dancing With Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anna Schloff talks about how dogs can be trained to dance with a human,  how she got her start in this unusual category of dog training,  and what we can expect to see when the dancing dogs take to the floor at the Great American Pet Expo.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:28:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Samantha talks about the simple, yet effective use of clicker training in teaching her animals.  She also talks about some of the animals she has trained for film, and how you can use training to discourage negative behaviors in your pets.]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Samantha Martin, owner & trainer for Amazing Animals by Samantha  talks about how she was able to train her cats,  and gives some simple ways to teach your own cat to obey commands.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:28:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How to Ensure  Animals Have A Good Mental Life-The Ultimate Air Dogs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Milt Wilcox  joins Susan to talk about the Ultimate Air Dogs & dock jumping.  He talks about the different facets of the competition, and how you can teach your dogs to do these amazing leaps.]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Temple talks about the basic rule to follow when trying to create better mental welfare for an animal.   She also talks about different techniques you can use with different animals, as well as the different negative emotions you should look out for.]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Temple explains how you can determine good mental welfare of an animal, and the best ways to create a good living environment for your pet.  She also outlines the guidelines for good mental welfare.]]></itunes:summary>
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