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play download Health and Behavioral Concerns for Your New Kitten: Guest(s):Dr. Kathy Hillestad, DVM
Topic:Kittens 101
Topic Info:Expert veterinarian, Dr. Kathy Hillestad from Dr.'s Foster and Smith joins Barbara to talk about choosing your new kitten. Including; adopting, tips on choosing a kitten from the litter, training your new kitten, behavioral patterns, de-clawing and much ...
Original Air Date:10 / 18 / 2011
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play download Raising Exotic Bengal Kittens: Guest(s):Stacey Hansen
Topic:Kittens 101
Topic Info:Stacey Hansen joins the show to discuss breeding and raising exotic bengal kittens. She will explain the unique differences between these kittens and regular domestic cats.
Original Air Date:10 / 18 / 2011
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play download Ragdoll Kittens: Guest(s):Eileen Kinnas
Topic:Kittens 101
Topic Info:Eileen Kinnas from Chicago Ragdolls breeders will joins the show to talk about breeding cats and kittens and the benefits of choosing a kitten from a breeder.
Original Air Date:10 / 18 / 2011
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play download Using Horses as a Therapy Tool for the Disabled: Guest(s):Sarah Newton-Cromwell
Topic:Equine Therpay for Mind, Body and Soul
Topic Info:Sarah Newton-Cromwell, program director for REINS and an advanced riding instructor joins the show to discuss a unique approach to therapy for people with disabilities that uses horses as a therapy tool called REINS (Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs an ...
Original Air Date:10 / 11 / 2011
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play download Equestrian Studies: Guest(s):Gary Mullen
Topic:Equine Therapy for Mind, Body and Soul
Topic Info:Equestrian studies director for Rocky Mountain College, Gary Mullen joins the show to discuss one of the top equestrian programs in the US and the special human animal bond humans and horses have had for thousands of years.
Original Air Date:10 / 11 / 2011
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play download Agility Competition for Dogs: Guest(s):Andy Hartman
Topic:Agility and Sports for Your Dog
Topic Info:Host Barbara Beach talks to Andy Hartman, Vice President of the US Dog Agility Association about this interesting and competitive sport in which dogs maneuver a number of man-made obstacles in an effort to achieve an accurate and timely run.
Original Air Date:10 / 4 / 2011
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play download Training Your Active Pup for Agility - Pros and Cons: Guest(s):Dr. Holly Nash
Topic:Agility and Sports for Your Dog
Topic Info:Expert vet from Dr.'s Foster & Smith, Dr. Holly Nash talks about agility training and competition for dogs and the health benefits and precautions a dog owner should consider including sports related injuries and weight loss programs.
Original Air Date:10 / 4 / 2011
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play download Helping Your Animal Lose Weight ^Featured: Guest(s):Dr. Holly Nash
Topic:Agility and Sports for Your Dog
Topic Info:Dr. Holly Nash talks about agility training and competition for dogs and the health benefits and precautions a dog owner should consider including weight loss programs.
Original Air Date:10 / 4 / 2011
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play download Baby Boomers and the Role Their Pets Play: Guest(s):Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Topic:Seniors and Their Pets
Topic Info:Expert veterinarian, Dr. Holly Nash from Doctors Foster & Smith joins Babara to discuss a significant percentage of our population...Baby boomers and senior and the role pets play in their lives from companionship to Therapy and assistance trained animals ...
Original Air Date:9 / 27 / 2011
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play download Assisted Living and Therapy Dogs: Guest(s):Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Topic:Seniors and Their Pets
Topic Info:Expert veterinarian, Dr. Holly Nash from Doctors Foster & Smith joins Babara to discuss a significant percentage of our population...Baby boomers and senior and the role pets play in their lives from companionship to Therapy and assistance trained animals ...
Original Air Date:9 / 27 / 2011
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play download The Importance of the Human Animal Bond: Guest(s):Dr. Anne Perkins
Topic:The Human-Animal Bond
Topic Info:Dr. Anne Perkins joins the show to discuss the first Anthrozoology major offered at a US college. She will talk about the importance of the human animal bond and different elements of the program, including being assigned a dog or horse as "homework".
Original Air Date:9 / 20 / 2011
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play download The Importance of the Human Animal Bond - Part 2: Guest(s):Dr. Anne Perkins
Topic:The Human-Animal Bond
Topic Info:Dr. Anne Perkins joins the show to discuss the first Anthrozoology major offered at a US college. She will talk about the importance of the human animal bond and different elements of the program, including being assigned a dog or horse as "homework".
Original Air Date:9 / 20 / 2011
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play download How the Human Animal Bond Impacts the Family ^Featured: Guest(s):Dr. Kathy Hillestad, DVM
Topic:The Human-Animal Bond
Topic Info:Expert veterinarian, Dr. Kathy Hillestad joins the show to discuss how the human animal bond impacts the entire family and the emotional well being of pet owners.
Original Air Date:9 / 20 / 2011
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play download How Pets Improve the Emotional Well-Being of Their Owners ^Featured: Guest(s):Dr. Kathy Hillestad, DVM
Topic:The Human-Animal Bond
Topic Info:Expert veterinarian, Dr. Kathy Hillestad joins the show to discuss how the human animal bond impacts the entire family and the emotional well being of pet owners.
Original Air Date:9 / 20 / 2011
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play download From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader: Guest(s):Actor Burt Ward
Topic:Gentle Giants Dog Rescue
Topic Info:Actor Burt Ward, best known for his role as TV's "Robin" in the 1960's ABC hit TV show Batman joins Barbara to discuss his passion and mission for rescuing and finding homes for dogs, especially large breeds. His non-profit rescue shelter is called Gentl ...
Original Air Date:9 / 13 / 2011
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play download Gentle Giants: Rescuing Large Breed Dogs: Guest(s):Actor Burt Ward
Topic:Gentle Giants Dog Rescue
Topic Info:Actor Burt Ward, best known for his role as TV's "Robin" in the 1960's ABC hit TV show Batman joins Barbara to discuss his passion and mission for rescuing and finding homes for dogs, especially large breeds. His non-profit rescue shelter is called Gentl ...
Original Air Date:9 / 13 / 2011
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play download How to Choose a Healthy Puppy: Guest(s):Dr. Scott McKay
Topic:Puppy 101
Topic Info:Dr. Scott McKay from Doctors Foster and Smith joins the show to discuss how to choose a healthy pet, with a focus on puppies. He will explain what to look for when purchasing a dog from pet stores, breeders and rescue shelters and the steps needed after ...
Original Air Date:9 / 13 / 2011
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play download What to Know When Adopting or Rescuing Your Pet ^Featured: Guest(s):Dr. Scott McKay
Topic:Puppy 101
Topic Info:Dr. Scott McKay from Doctors Foster and Smith joins the show to discuss how to choose a healthy pet, with a focus on puppies. He will explain what to look for when purchasing a dog from pet stores, breeders and rescue shelters and the steps needed after ...
Original Air Date:9 / 13 / 2011
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