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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at @Star 977 (WNSX) discusses the importance of assessing an individual's credentials and continuing education when selecting a pet care professional. FM I – forcefreepets.com/https-forcef...
April 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at @Star 977 (WNSX) discusses the importance of assessing an individual's credentials and continuing education when selecting a pet care professional. FM I – forcefreepets.com/https-forcef...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at @Star 977 (WNSX) discusses pet obesity the greatest healthcare threat to our pets. FM I – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
March 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at @Star 977 (WNSX) discusses pet obesity the greatest healthcare threat to our pets. FM I – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD: In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, delves deeper into selecting a professional whose competence has been verified by an independent accreditation organization.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
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March 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD: In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, delves deeper into selecting a professional whose competence has been verified by an independent accreditation organization.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – In my latest Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7 I address the current outbreak of canine cough, also known as kennel cough or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex. Take a listen at – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
March 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – In my latest Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7 I address the current outbreak of canine cough, also known as kennel cough or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex. Take a listen at – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
In my latest Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7 I address the importance of discussing ethics when selecting a pet care professional. Take a listen at – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
March 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In my latest Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7 I address the importance of discussing ethics when selecting a pet care professional. Take a listen at – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
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Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events!
Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...
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February 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 (WNSX) discusses how what we know about dogs has changed dramatically in the past 30 years and how people with dogs can learn more about what they know to make their dogs' lives the best they can. FM I – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
February 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 (WNSX) discusses how what we know about dogs has changed dramatically in the past 30 years and how people with dogs can learn more about what they know to make their dogs' lives the best they can. FM I – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – The minimal regulation of the pet care professions and lack of ethics and transparency, despite existing technical and ethical standards developed by experts, concerns me. Please read my new blog post at – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
February 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – The minimal regulation of the pet care professions and lack of ethics and transparency, despite existing technical and ethical standards developed by experts, concerns me. Please read my new blog post at – forcefreepets.com/pet-care-pro...
This is an excellent article for those of you interested in how cats became human companions. - www.science.org/content/arti...
Silk Road merchants may have introduced cats to China 1400 years ago
Largest ever analysis of feline bones from the country suggests the animals may have been prized exotic pets
www.science.org
February 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is an excellent article for those of you interested in how cats became human companions. - www.science.org/content/arti...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – ForceFreePets 2025 Puppy and Rescue Headstart-Online and Basic Manners In-Person Classes are open for enrollment. Learn more and enroll by clicking on Dog Training and Behavior at forcefreepets.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – ForceFreePets 2025 Puppy and Rescue Headstart-Online and Basic Manners In-Person Classes are open for enrollment. Learn more and enroll by clicking on Dog Training and Behavior at forcefreepets.com
The Oregon Dept of Agriculture intentionally (and perhaps maliciously) gave false information when they told the public, “We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food."
FMI - truthaboutpetfood.com/public-recor...
FMI - truthaboutpetfood.com/public-recor...
Public Record Proves Dept of Ag’s Deception to Risk of Raw Pet Food and Avian Flu
Reckless regulatory marketing stokes fear of raw pet food.
truthaboutpetfood.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Oregon Dept of Agriculture intentionally (and perhaps maliciously) gave false information when they told the public, “We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food."
FMI - truthaboutpetfood.com/public-recor...
FMI - truthaboutpetfood.com/public-recor...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – I’m excited to do something new with my friend Mike Dow at Star 97.7. Today at 4:20 PM, you’ll hear the premiere of my first Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7.
PLEASE let me know what you think!
FMI – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
PLEASE let me know what you think!
FMI – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
February 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – I’m excited to do something new with my friend Mike Dow at Star 97.7. Today at 4:20 PM, you’ll hear the premiere of my first Woof Meow Pet Tip for Star 97.7.
PLEASE let me know what you think!
FMI – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
PLEASE let me know what you think!
FMI – forcefreepets.com/woof-meow-pe...
I just read an excellent article and watched a very informative video with Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Laurie Larson on the benefits of titer testing puppies and dogs. I encourage you to check it out at drkarenbecker.com/understandin...
Understanding Pet Vaccine Antibody Titers | Common Sense Veterinary Medicine
Pet vaccine antibody titer testing can help determine your pet's immune status and guide personalized vaccination decisions. Dr. Laurie Larson from UW-Madison Immunology Lab explains how titers empowe...
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January 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I just read an excellent article and watched a very informative video with Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Laurie Larson on the benefits of titer testing puppies and dogs. I encourage you to check it out at drkarenbecker.com/understandin...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – In his latest blog post on ForceFreePets.com, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, explores how our dogs can detect our emotional states through various cues, including our scent, body language (especially facial expressions), and tone of voice. – forcefreepets.com/how-your-dog...
January 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – In his latest blog post on ForceFreePets.com, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, explores how our dogs can detect our emotional states through various cues, including our scent, body language (especially facial expressions), and tone of voice. – forcefreepets.com/how-your-dog...
I discuss the many roles typical of a professional dog trainer as they work with a family and their dog, all while being knowledgeable, skilled, ethical, kind, compassionate, and patient with their human and canine students.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/professional...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/professional...
January 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I discuss the many roles typical of a professional dog trainer as they work with a family and their dog, all while being knowledgeable, skilled, ethical, kind, compassionate, and patient with their human and canine students.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/professional...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/professional...
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD - An interesting article from Science - Copy cats: Kitties mirror each other’s faces to get along – Science – 2025-01-24 – www.science.org/content/arti...
Copy cats: Kitties mirror each other’s faces to get along
The behavior—also seen in humans and other social animals—is a key to bonding
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January 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD - An interesting article from Science - Copy cats: Kitties mirror each other’s faces to get along – Science – 2025-01-24 – www.science.org/content/arti...
In this blog post, I discuss two articles from 2024 that discuss how the role of dogs in our lives has changed over the past 30 years. Please provide your input on a similar survey.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/what-role-do...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/what-role-do...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In this blog post, I discuss two articles from 2024 that discuss how the role of dogs in our lives has changed over the past 30 years. Please provide your input on a similar survey.
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/what-role-do...
READ IT AT – forcefreepets.com/what-role-do...
Just watched Number 24 on Netflix, an excellent film about Gunnar Sønsteby and the resistance in Norway during WW2.- www.netflix.com/title/81664509
Watch Number 24 | Netflix Official Site
On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.
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January 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Just watched Number 24 on Netflix, an excellent film about Gunnar Sønsteby and the resistance in Norway during WW2.- www.netflix.com/title/81664509
Giving this a try. I'm a pet care professional interested in behavior, training, nutrition, and further professionalization in the pet care industry. On a personal level, I'm an avid reader and listen to an eclectic collection of musical genres. Looking for peace and compassion in this fragile world
January 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Giving this a try. I'm a pet care professional interested in behavior, training, nutrition, and further professionalization in the pet care industry. On a personal level, I'm an avid reader and listen to an eclectic collection of musical genres. Looking for peace and compassion in this fragile world