How to pick the right trainer for your dog; the questions to ask. Cat comedy plus an email question about how to stop a cat from paw kneading the owner at bedtime. Deborah explains why black cats & dogs make great pets. Deborah asks her listeners (97k plus per show) what type of car/ SUV is best for taking 4-8 dogs to dog parks, beaches and wild forest adventures. A vehicle that is good on gas, cleans up easily, isn’t too low to the ground for snow and rough roads and most importantly it must be easy for all dogs to enter and exit. Please send Deb your suggestions. Be alert and protect you ..read more

Souha Ezzedeen, explains the 4th pillar of her dog training method, ‘The Way of Life’ which deals with space and boundaries and limits on a new dog no matter what the age. Deb asks Souha if there are any breeds she does not enjoy training and that sparked a breed conversation, about the border collies, pit bulls and pugs. Does breed matter? Will the Xl Bullie ban in England bring good results? Can a pug learn and remember? There certainly are many bored medicated couch-potato working dogs, but is your dog an over worked over stimulated border collie or Aus. Shep? Like a kid with too many lesso ..read more

Souha Ezzedene, author of ‘the Way of Life Method’ dog training book explains the first 3 of the 4 pillars of her Way of Life Dog training method which enables owners to overhaul their relationship with their dog and start fresh with a new foundation; First, the socialization of the dog in the new home, and second the attitude of the handler setting up routines, and third harnessing the drive for food and play rewards productively. Souha explains how this overhaul from foundation up transforms the dog into a want to please, happy satisfied family member who is “SOUND, STRONG, & SPIRITED ..read more

If your cat makes mistakes with litterbox habits this show is for you! Cat senility, feline body language and habit breaking are highlights of this terrific cat show. Cat rescue training suggestions, plus audience emails get answered. How can you tell when a cat is about to change moods or pounce? Listen to the show and avoid future attacks. Send your pet question voice clips to deb@petliferadio.com to get your personal pet problems solved. EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behavior Problems ..read more

Mark from Florida describes Charlotte, the 7-year-old cat, who has never used the litterbox! After some discussion, the cause of the problem turns out to be Diva cat Molly who intimidates and bullies. Listen to the show to hear step by step how to diffuse this sisterly rivalry and give the Diva a cardboard penalty box (a hockey style time out) so Charlotte can use the box in peace. Next, Deb Wolfe describes how to litter train and introduce 2 rescue kittens to a young sporty cat and an older formerly grumpy cat. EPISODE NOTES: Multi Cat Peace & Good Litter Habits with Old Cats & New K ..read more

Is Ozzy Osbourne an animal lover? He did save a Pomeranian. Are coyotes smarter than dogs? Yes, and No. Deborah describes some key differences between coyotes and dogs. Honorable mention to the Dogs and cats in Gaza & Israel. Deborah responds to a Deb Wolfe -Pet Expert YouTube viewer questioning the morality of having the vet neuter two new rescue kittens “Cheech & Chong” with a math equation. 1 unspayed Mama cat x 1 intact Papa cat + 5 years =11,000 new cats born.. and that’s why it’s so important to spay and neuter cats! They can make babies at the young age of a few months and get ..read more

Deb answers your emails about a litter of kittens learning litterbox manners too slowly, and a dog who ate a carpet and why. Sometimes breed does matter, Deborah explains whether it’s Serval cats or Retrievers! Do we trick farm animals with food, or do they negotiate? Does your dog or cat show they have a sense of humor? Please Tell us about it or ask your pet question with a voice clip to deb@petliferadio.com EPISODE NOTES: News, Serval Warning, Kitty Litter Box Training & Different Dog Breeds ..read more

Deb responds to two emails from listeners including a man who thinks its ok to feed coyotes. How far does a husky howl travel? Deb teaches you how to fake howl to tempt our dogs to join and sing along. As war breaks out in the Middle East, many animals will be caught up in the chaos, displaced, injured or lost adding to the suffering of those who love them. Deborah invites people in animal rescue in the Middle East to come on the show and tell us what you need. Other animals, mostly dogs, will be working alongside soldiers in many ways. Did you know that rats are trained for after the battles ..read more

Allan in Winnipeg calls about his newly adopted doodle age 4, who saw another dog die in a motor vehicle accident when she was very young and refuses to enter the car to this day. Daisy Doodle is terrific in every other way, and ok once in the car but won’t get in herself and Allan asks if the trauma caused the problem and asks Deb’s advice to teach Daisy to jump into the car. Deb explains 3 steps that will work to get Daisy to think of the car as fun, and eventually climb in happily. Kudos to Allan for adopting an older dog! When you adopt an older dog, the dog more than pays you back with hu ..read more

If your power goes out and your home becomes too cold for your pets or too hot would you know? Would your fish survive? Churu a new cat treat made from real protein is Stacy’s go-to so Deb tells her how to adjust her treat reward process for two “ won’t be touched” cats. Is your dog polite enough for company? Lays out 3 ways you can entertain gracefully with a well behaved dog and explains how to use the best behaved pet as a leader for the others. Deb and Stacy chat about enrichment toys, Christmas Pet Etiquette and blue heelers. GoDog makes a silent squeaky toy both Stacy & Deb love. EP ..read more