Steve Dale
@stevedalepets.bsky.social
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, radio/tv host, pet book author and contributor. International speaker veterinary meetings and for other events
Saying NO to punishment based dog training stevedalepetworld.com/blog/dog-tra...
Dog trainers agree to only positive reinforcement training
Various respected dog training organizations all agree to new science-based standards, leaving one certifier out standing alone
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Saying NO to punishment based dog training stevedalepetworld.com/blog/dog-tra...
$1.9 million class action suit agrees that shock collars are anything but safe and harmless stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...
Shock Collars Are NOT Safe or Harmless, Court Agrees in Class Action Law Suit
Dozens of peer review studies have demonstrated the dangers, potential short- and long-term impact of using shock collars (e-collars) on dogs. And just now a $1.9 million consumer class action arising...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
$1.9 million class action suit agrees that shock collars are anything but safe and harmless stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...
Hear Mr. Dog Show, David Frei on the Thanksgiving Day National Dog Show, and also on his passion of therapy dogs and the upcoming therapy dog symposium stevedalepetworld.com/blog/nationa...
David Frei on the National Dog Show and also about therapy dogs
David Frei on the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium and what these dogs do, and also about the National Dog Show presented by Purina
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November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hear Mr. Dog Show, David Frei on the Thanksgiving Day National Dog Show, and also on his passion of therapy dogs and the upcoming therapy dog symposium stevedalepetworld.com/blog/nationa...
Dr. Patrick Flynn, president of the Human Animal Bond Assoc. celebrates the bond, as he explains on @wgnradio.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/celebra...
Dr. Patrick Flynn on International Human Animal Bond Day
Dr. Patrick Flynn, president of the International Human Animal Bond Association talks about International Human Bond Day with Steve Dale, WGN
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Dr. Patrick Flynn, president of the Human Animal Bond Assoc. celebrates the bond, as he explains on @wgnradio.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/celebra...
Protecting pets against tear gas (and other toxins) ICE is routinely illegally using in neighborhoods. Pets are VERY sensitive to these chemical agents stevedalepetworld.com/blog/protect...
Protecting Pets from ICE and Tear Gas
I cannot believe that in the United States I am writing about protecting pets from tear gas, pepper balls, smoke grenades, and similar crowd-control tools have continue to be deployed by ICE agents, e...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Protecting pets against tear gas (and other toxins) ICE is routinely illegally using in neighborhoods. Pets are VERY sensitive to these chemical agents stevedalepetworld.com/blog/protect...
It's the sweetest thing ever, as Diane Keaton sings God Bless America to her dog (shortly before she died). Also, a radio interview with myself and Diane stevedalepetworld.com/blog/hear-a-...
Diane Keaton talks about pet adoption and sings to her dog
In one of her last Instagram posts Diane Keaton sings God Bless America to her dog, and Steve Dale talks with her about pet adoption
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October 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It's the sweetest thing ever, as Diane Keaton sings God Bless America to her dog (shortly before she died). Also, a radio interview with myself and Diane stevedalepetworld.com/blog/hear-a-...
They're trendy - why is that so and how trendy are fish and some reptile pets stevedalepetworld.com/blog/fish-an...
Care and dollars spent on keeping fish and also reptile pets is up
Pet fish are increasing in popularity as are tortoises, turtles and snakes. Steve offers the details and new data on alternative pets
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October 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
They're trendy - why is that so and how trendy are fish and some reptile pets stevedalepetworld.com/blog/fish-an...
Lesson learned about takin g a snake into a comedy club stevedalepetworld.com/blog/leaving...
Ball python is found after months in a comedy club in Houston
A ball python was lost in a comedy club in Houston, and once found was adopted to the general manager and named Dolly Parton
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October 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Lesson learned about takin g a snake into a comedy club stevedalepetworld.com/blog/leaving...
Ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff, friend and collaborator of Dr. Jane Goodall remembers her as few can and watch her appearance with Stephen Colbert stevedalepetworld.com/blog/from-a-...
Dr. Marc Bekoff on his friend Dr. Jane Goodall and Jane on Colbert
Ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff on his friend Dr. Jane Goodall and her very funny appearance with Stephen Colbert, and my conversations
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October 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff, friend and collaborator of Dr. Jane Goodall remembers her as few can and watch her appearance with Stephen Colbert stevedalepetworld.com/blog/from-a-...
One of the greatest humans ever - same tier as Mother Theresa. Here's an hour plus conversation I did with Dr. Jane Goodall which @wgnradio.bsky.social just found stevedalepetworld.com/blog/in-dept...
Steve Dale and two in depth interviews with Dr. Jane Goodall
Two in depth and intimate conversations with Dr. Jane Goodall with pet expert Steve Dale, who aired on WGN Radio.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
One of the greatest humans ever - same tier as Mother Theresa. Here's an hour plus conversation I did with Dr. Jane Goodall which @wgnradio.bsky.social just found stevedalepetworld.com/blog/in-dept...
My recollections of conversations with Dr. Jane Goodall. No one like her - wish we would have listened more. But then always there is hope @janegoodallcan.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/always-...
Steve Dale remembers Dr. Jane Goodall, activist-conservationist
At 91 Dr. Jane Goodall recently passed, and Steve Dale recalls his three conversations with this legendary conservationist and activist
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October 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My recollections of conversations with Dr. Jane Goodall. No one like her - wish we would have listened more. But then always there is hope @janegoodallcan.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/always-...
Pets and pet care and pet welfare matters today more than ever before - and dollars spent reflect this. And cats are benefiting even more so than dogs
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Here are the latest pet guardianship trends
Pets are more so huge they are a significant sector of the U.S. economy, and here are the latest pet guardianship tends
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September 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Pets and pet care and pet welfare matters today more than ever before - and dollars spent reflect this. And cats are benefiting even more so than dogs
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Happy Labor Day - but let's not forget working dogs and cats too! stevedalepetworld.com/blog/working...
Celebrating Labor Day with working cats and dogs
Dogs and cats working for humans to help us and save lives for now thousands of years, from military dogs to detecting diabetes
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September 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Labor Day - but let's not forget working dogs and cats too! stevedalepetworld.com/blog/working...
Friday fun - the only way to hit the road with a cat. Enjoy stevedalepetworld.com/blog/this-is...
This cat loves to ride along and does so in comfort
Most cats don't love traveling but this cat has a great time and knows the only way to ride along is in comfort
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August 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Friday fun - the only way to hit the road with a cat. Enjoy stevedalepetworld.com/blog/this-is...
American Animal Hospital Association stands up against debarking, declaw and ear-cropping
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American Animal Hospital Association Speaks Out Against Declaw, Ear Cropping and Debarking
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation has always stood for and defined excellence and continues to do so, and with relevancy. Arguably overdo – but still significant, AHHA standard...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
American Animal Hospital Association stands up against debarking, declaw and ear-cropping
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Better Business Bureau says 'beware' as pet scams are on the rise. Here's what to watch out for and what to do stevedalepetworld.com/blog/beware-...
Pet scams are on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau offers a warning about pet scams and what to watch out for and what to do if you are scammed
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August 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Better Business Bureau says 'beware' as pet scams are on the rise. Here's what to watch out for and what to do stevedalepetworld.com/blog/beware-...
Celebrating National Dog Day - as I describe the history and reality of our intense relationship with dogs, which is like none other ever on the planet stevedalepetworld.com/blog/celebra...
Celebrating Dogs: National Dog Day
Dr. Jane Goodall once told me, “Dog are very special.” On National Dog Day (August 26), there are so many reasons to celebrate what each species does for the other. While dogs may still share about 99...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Celebrating National Dog Day - as I describe the history and reality of our intense relationship with dogs, which is like none other ever on the planet stevedalepetworld.com/blog/celebra...
What are these so-called Frankenstein rabbits about? stevedalepetworld.com/blog/franken...
The real explanation behind the so-called Frankenstein rabbits
What causes the growths in some rabbits which resemble horns, calling them zombie or Frankenstein rabbits, and the Bunnygate story
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August 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
What are these so-called Frankenstein rabbits about? stevedalepetworld.com/blog/franken...
Much covered in this @wgnradio.bsky.social podcast with Dr. Mike Lappin, from an upcoming symposium on FIP and news about FIP to people with cat allergies; actress Brooke Shields on again pets and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center Dr. Cynthia Otto is honored stevedalepetworld.com/blog/fip-sym...
Dr Michael Lappin on an FIP Symposium and cat allergies on WGN
Steve Dale on WGN Radio with Dr. Michael Lappin on advances to treat FIP and an upcoming EveryCat Symposium, and Brooke Shields on dog youth
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August 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Much covered in this @wgnradio.bsky.social podcast with Dr. Mike Lappin, from an upcoming symposium on FIP and news about FIP to people with cat allergies; actress Brooke Shields on again pets and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center Dr. Cynthia Otto is honored stevedalepetworld.com/blog/fip-sym...
It's the big dog show - and so different the Great American Dog Show which I talk about with John Landecker at @wgnradio.bsky.social . Also, hear how I might have been arrested for stealing a dog, and how treatment for a virus in cats has saved many human lives. stevedalepetworld.com/blog/steve-d...
Pet expert talks pet topics with John Landecker on WGN radio
Steve Dale talks with John Landecker about how he might have taken a dog tied outside, a symposium on FIP and the Great American Dog Show
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August 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's the big dog show - and so different the Great American Dog Show which I talk about with John Landecker at @wgnradio.bsky.social . Also, hear how I might have been arrested for stealing a dog, and how treatment for a virus in cats has saved many human lives. stevedalepetworld.com/blog/steve-d...
Attend in person or virtually to learn the latest about feline infectious peritonitis - and there is so much to talk about. Register here
Update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis at EveryCat Symposium
Update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) at EveryCat and Colorado State University Symposium, long term impact of drugs and more
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August 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Attend in person or virtually to learn the latest about feline infectious peritonitis - and there is so much to talk about. Register here
I am proud to host Booth 46 featuring the stars of MJ, takes of behind-the-scenes to spill the tea about the family, live from Petterino's Restaurant from @wgnradio.bsky.social Check it out here: stevedalepetworld.com/blog/booth-4...
Steve Dale in this Booth 46 Podcast from Petterino's with MJ stars
Brandon Lee Harris, who steps into the moonwalking shoes of Michael Jackson, and Devin Bowles, who plays Joseph in Booth 46 from WGN radio
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August 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I am proud to host Booth 46 featuring the stars of MJ, takes of behind-the-scenes to spill the tea about the family, live from Petterino's Restaurant from @wgnradio.bsky.social Check it out here: stevedalepetworld.com/blog/booth-4...
There is good going on in our major city's - and this podcast is about the heart of Chicago, from Petterino's Restaurant, heard on @wgnradio.bsky.social or wherever your podcasts are, called Booth 46 stevedalepetworld.com/blog/booth-4...
From Petterino's in the heart of Chicago premiere Booth 46 podcast
Two hugely successful Chicagoans talk about hard work and to never give up with Steve Dale's Podcast Booth 46, live from Petterino's
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August 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
There is good going on in our major city's - and this podcast is about the heart of Chicago, from Petterino's Restaurant, heard on @wgnradio.bsky.social or wherever your podcasts are, called Booth 46 stevedalepetworld.com/blog/booth-4...
What are the odds? Imagine unknowingly adopting the dog's father stevedalepetworld.com/blog/which-d...
A surprise after a adopting dog when their old dog passed away
A pleasant surprise happened when they noticed the dog they adopted was like their beloved family dog who had passed away
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August 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What are the odds? Imagine unknowingly adopting the dog's father stevedalepetworld.com/blog/which-d...
Should I have been more proactive and have stolen this dog? Or would have that been a rescue? stevedalepetworld.com/blog/would-y...
Steve Dale explains he was tempted to steal or rescue a dog
With this Brittany tied outside in over 90 degree weather and the owner nowhere to be found, would stealing this dog be acceptable?
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August 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Should I have been more proactive and have stolen this dog? Or would have that been a rescue? stevedalepetworld.com/blog/would-y...