Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts

Mexico is ahead of the curve when it comes to animal testing for cosmetics, but Berkley banned factory farms, Vancouver outlawed rodeo events & Canada banned the use of marine mammals in entertainment. Bird News: in Wisconsin wild turkeys chase postal workers, and mischief caused by wild crows are trained to steal red mega hats! Deborah explains why the turkeys and other farm animals attack men and boys more often than women and girls. Deborah begins to answer the listener's question; 'Why do Seals seem like dogs?' More to come about seals and dogs on the next show.

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Deb Wolfe answers a listener's question, 'Why does my dog elbow me in the groin when we cuddle on the couch watching CNN?' Deborah warns that dogs are likely to do this during the Superbowl too and explains why and how to stop it and other rude attention getting nuisance behaviors. Iguanas dropping from trees in Florida due to slight cold brings into focus the need to respect the people and animals who live in extreme places and not underestimate them. Does your pet think you studder? Which species has gay male baby thieves? Deborah notes the increasing impact...

It’s a full-on cat party in Deb Wolfe’s studio this week—three cats, one giant microphone, and a black kitty named Xena who literally announces herself (yes, Deb accidentally taught her the “Xena warrior yell,” and now she uses it like a doorbell). From there, Deb answers listener questions with a hilarious detour into the surprising perks of non-shedding dogs (more hugs, fewer “hair barbs” in your clothes), plus a fascinating look at whether mom and dad dogs recognize their grown puppies when they return home. Then it’s time for the episode’s quiz: what cat made it into the Guinne...

How did Deborah Wolfe sing on stage with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl? The Church of the Blues is the answer! Deb keeps you up to date on the pets of the world with stories about Dogs at the Olympics, Catherine Ohara, Pretty Penny the Canadian Dobie that won Westminster, and the classic movie ‘Best In Show’. A must see!!!!Deb gives it 4 paws. A correction about iguanas and the PETA suggestion that ended up being contrary to Florida’s best interests. What do you think about Sabrina Carpenter and the dove (white Pigeon) in her act at the Grammy...

Deb Wolfe explains how to teach your dogs to react to threats and not react to neighbors, random kids and normal goings on they should accept. See https://tinyurl.com/yc6fydff for manners and dogs and kids. 3 large dogs attacked and killed a 13 year old boy in Nova Scotia; train your dogs to know the difference between a threat and a kid on a bike so this won’t happen! When you think of Vladamir Putin do you think pf cute and cuddly puppies? He is a dog lover. Did you know that President Trump is rare in that he...

A Facebook fan asks 'Do dogs sense bad people?' Deborah explains some of what dogs sense. Wonder what kind of pets Maduro has? The most popular pet names or what not to name your pet. When a cat and dog work together it’s not always ideal. Wolves use a lamb to hunt. Be careful When your too fit dog shows off on the side of a mountain. Deborah gives a home remedy tip for snowball legs on curly dogs who play in snow.

EPISODE NOTES: Can Dogs Sense Evil? And Other Pet Mysteries

Deb asks the riddle, What do these 3 kitchen items have to do with helping pets: coconut oil, cornstarch, and a whisk? Cold weather tips for keeping pets warm and their coats free of snow. Deb Wolfe explains why you see no police dogs and no crowd control horses keeping the peace in Minnesota. Two listener emails get answered; 'Why do you give your dogs 3 syllable names if you told us one syllable makes them more responsive'? and 'Why do forces watch the pets of people they want to capture like Maduro?' An unmarked leghold trap where it shouldn't be...

Deborah Wolfe tells you about experiments that prove animals communicate to their own species, to other species and to future generations and that telepathy or communication by sending and receiving thought pictures is something animals do well all the time. In Sweden and in Paris crows are cleaning the streets.

How many police officers did it take to catch a runaway pet pig? Tool making, and changing the environment are said to be human-only skills but you can see a poodle demo both these skills on Facebook.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal Communication & Telepathy

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On this lively, news-packed episode of Animal Party, host Deb Wolfe dives into the pet stories making people talk (and sometimes overreact!). Deb breaks down why a husky happily playing in the snow isn’t the same as a cat left stranded on a freezing balcony for months—and why knowing the difference matters when calling the SPCA. She also shares an important warning about avian flu after pets in Alberta became sick from eating infected birds, plus a cautionary tale about airline pet travel after a family was denied boarding over a questionable policy. And of course, Deb brings the...

Did you hear about the drunk raccoon and his record of crimes? More seriously, a woman convicted of torturing and killing a family’s dog years back is found holding babies in the neonatal ward she snuck into! To dog park or not to dog park? What’s your experience where you live with dog parks and dog people. Do you think people baby their dogs too much where you live? Are the dog parks good or bad? Tell us or text us at deb@petliferadio.com . Guess what the new signal my doodle has picked to show me she has...

Does a color-blind man see the same as dogs? Librela, the new wonder arthritis drug for dogs has a health warning! Some dogs are being paralyzed and worse, Deborah Wolfe tells you what to watch out for if your dog is taking Librela. DNA confirms the trapped grizzlies in Bella Bella are the wrong bears. Trail etiquette and what to do If you have a group of dogs with not so perfect off-leash manners. How to use bear spray. For training demos on cats (& dogs) check out Deb Wolfe – Pet expert on YouTube

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This week on Animal Party, Deborah Wolfe takes listeners on a fascinating, thought-provoking journey through the real world behind our favorite animal stories. From grizzly bear attacks and controversial wildlife management decisions to whale entanglements, deer behavior, and chronic wasting disease, Deborah unpacks the complex relationship between humans and wild animals. Along the way, she shares practical dog-training wisdom from forest foraging walks with her own pack, explains why variety makes both dog packs and human teams stronger, and offers tips for staying safe and respectful in nature. The episode also includes hands-on dog-walking advice, a homemade turkey-pumpkin treat recipe...

This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives headfirst into the wild world of animal news, ethics, and behavior—holding nothing back. From controversial puppy visits in prisons and the urgent call to “spare the bear” in Florida, to fascinating discoveries about koala fingerprints and wolves using human fishing traps as tools, Deb challenges the outdated idea that animals don’t think, plan, or adapt. The episode also shifts to heartfelt, real-world pet guidance as Deb walks listeners through how to recognize when a dog’s sudden emotional withdrawal could signal illness, loss, or environmental stress—and why a vet visit can’t...

On this wild episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe shares the late-night surprise visitor that swooped into her office—a fierce little northern pygmy owl—and what she learned about these tiny, hummingbird-hunting predators. She dives into quirky and troubling animal news, from Trailer Park Boys’ cat-loving Bubbles actor facing assault charges, to Tom Brady cloning his beloved dog and what it says about nature vs. nurture. Deb also spotlights a retirement “spa” for elderly penguins in New England, a pet monkey wreaking havoc in a Halloween store, and why monkeys make terrible pets. Plus, she unpacks why dogs sneeze when their...

Dogs fed Yogurt and wine on reality shows. Sea otters attack surfers and steal their boards in Santa Monica. Taylor Swift donates a sea otter tshirt for auction and raises 2 million for the Santa Monica Aquarium. Snoop Dog rescues a whole dog shelter in NYC. A Hawaiian humpback called ‘Astroboy’ gets rescued from fishing debris while ‘deadliest catch’ fishermen attack each other’s gear leaving debris to cause future problems for marine life. Trump tells Colorado to stop importing Canadian wolves and Deb explains the important planet saving logic behind the importation of wolves to the USA , American elk to Canada, Ca...

Deb Wolfe asks do you know What Jane Goodall’s favorite animal was? Ostrich farm update; the covid surviving birds and their fate. Marine Land Belugas are caught up in an international trade issue as they shut down the exhibit. Deb describes the American Dipper, and an old-fashioned American word cat lovers should like ‘Catawampus’. Deb Wolfe gives training tips on How to teach dogs not to beg and cats not to trick people into over feeding.

EPISODE NOTES: How To Teach Pets to Not Beg For Food Plus Monkey, Ostrich, Beluga News

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Deb Wolfe teaches you How to train your dog to find valuable mushrooms or anything; dogs can find your car when you are lost hiking or find a child who wanders off or find edible treasures people forage for like chanterelle mushrooms. Deb breaks down the simplest easy way to teach a dog, any dog to find things and specifically how to find mushrooms. A big welcome to German listeners who sent me questions about this topic. Please keep in touch with more feedback and pet questions. Got some extra pumpkin or a carrot or two? Make these healthy chewy...

A listener asks Deb Wolfe to explain some of the differences and similarities between dog, cat and horse pecking orders.

EPISODE NOTES: Top Dog, Alpha Cat & Boss Horse: Who Really Rules

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Deb Wolfe asks do you trust AI after it falsely identified a mushroom as a pork hock ‘? Krypto take me home” , Dog lovers must see the new superman movie. Who do you think wins the battle between crow vs seagull in a beach battle? And we have a tight race between a labradoodle and a chihuahua for worst dog at the beach and worst owner. A listener describes her two middle aged female dogs and how they steal food from their son’s one dog but not the other asking why this happens. Deborah explains pack politics and pecking order dynami...

A listener writes about their dog’s Vet bill after a stick was wedged in the roof of his mouth asking how on earth do you remove it yourself? Deb explains how force is needed when cats and dogs are in pain and need help. If you are showing your house, should you allow a potential buyer to bring their pet along? What type of measuring cup can hurt or even kill your dog or cat?

EPISODE NOTES: Deb Wolfe Asks ‘Why Don’t the Chickens Cross the Road?’

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A long-time listener asks “Why does my dog lie down to greet other dogs?’ Deb Wolfe explains 2 reasons for this greeting. 

Go Find is a great trick which can become a foraging asset with your dog. Deborah runs through how exactly to train a dog to find a treat or a sought after mushroom. 

Pet vaccines do not cause autism! An old Croatian proverb states that ‘two goats cannot walk on the same rope.’ Deb Wolfe points out that 2 cats can’t be walked with one rope either: but dogs? No problem!

EPISODE NOTES: Why...

Deb Wolfe reports on how Italian goats can save us from volcanoes. Is Lake Tahoe spreading the bubonic plague? Stats show dog ownership in the USA has steadily been growing since the 40’s. Deb shares a quote from a TLC seeking sister wife cast member’s mom, and an easy dog bone recipe. Deb Wolfe points out the injustice of bad enforcement when it comes to support service dog rules; a certified support chihuahua gets in trouble at the beach while a fake service dog gets to stroll the Richmond night market rudely.

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What do you think is the most difficult animal to weigh at the London Zoo? The worst dog at the beach award this week is well earned by some extremely rude bulldog behavior! This 50 lb. snorting unleashed intact dog Beat out all other contenders with a stellar owner ignorance performance at White Rock pier. Like that old tomato song, ‘I say Meela you say Myla’ and the kid and dog say, ‘let’s blow the whole thing off’. Why not name your dog the same as your kid as on TLC 90-Day fiancée, and other pet names that need to be chang...

On this episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe serves up equal parts laughs, heart, and hard truths. We kick off with the Wyoming “wolf suit” fiasco—a cautionary (and hilarious) PSA about why wildlife can’t be duped by costumes or club tricks. Then Deb unpacks the growing wave of legislation in Quebec, the U.S., and Europe restricting cosmetic pet surgeries (debarking, declawing, ear cropping, tail docking) and explains humane, effective alternatives. You’ll hear a feel-good rescue from Canada’s Bay of Fundy, where volunteers freed stranded white-sided dolphins from knee-deep mud, and a tender update on Teddy, Deb’s senior...

Deb Wolfe catches you up on world animal news starting with the good and bad news about the incredible Indonesian leatherbacks who visit Canada. Next its politics feline style in Boston – Who would you vote for? A little dog was very naughty at a Cincinnati Reds Game playing keep away with the game ball. Deborah gives you her easy 2 ball drop trick so you can get your dog to fetch properly and perfectly.

Bird news with the latest update on the avian flu surviving ostriches. Plus how did a bird cause a huge forest fire? Justin Timberlake is ba...

What do you do if your dog bites a bone or stick and a piece gets stuck wedged between his canine teeth against the top of his mouth? Deb Wolfe describes 2 recent incidents and posted video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w4sTTt-pv2U and photos at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1308466991284881&set=pb.100063647777116.-2207520000 of ‘Peachy ‘the Doodle and her stick emergency. Algae can be a huge threat to dogs so be careful around water forbidden for human swims and lakes or water with excessive algae growth. A 50 lb spaniel pup died after swimming in Nicola Lake in J...

Deb Wolfe describes a few recent encounters between dogs and people with bears and lions. Deborah describes the scene and asks you which of the 5 doodle, poodle type dogs do you think stood up to the bear? Deborah gives some basic safety tips for walking in forests and living in bear country explaining from the wildlife perspective. Sometimes a pivotal moment can change a dog’s behavior suddenly and dramatically. A docile dog may become a hunter all of a sudden for example. But also a good experience like a swim during a heat wave can make a non-swimming dog in...

The President’s military parade (for Trump’s 79th birthday) featured 34 horses, 2 mules, 1 dog (a blue heeler like “Blue”) and one goat. Deb Wolfe explains the reason for the goat. Dogs are big In Toronto – even downtown and on the subway! A few Toronto dog pics are posted; Can you guess how much Tex weighs?

Please send us your reviews of pet collars that trigger pet doors, GPS track the pet , stop barking or all 3 in one. Send reviews to deb@petliferadio.com please. If your dog is exposed to smoke, yams can help. Deborah explains how to help your pets...

Deborah Wolfe explains the weird habit like on TLC my strange addiction where people eat baby powder and bounce sheets, some cats (usually weaned early as kittens) suck on clothing which is a form of Pica, similar to humans who eat inedible things compulsively. How do you stop it and what do scientists know? A Missing 7-year-old girl followed the neighbors’ dogs into the forest. And a fed bear gets killed leaving searchers desperate to find her orphaned two 3.5 lb baby milk fed cubs in Whistler. Don’t feed wild animals. The difference a good Vet clinic makes. Deb contrasts two...

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins Deborah Wolfe again to talk about laser treatments for rehab and old dogs. Dr. Fox recommends supplements but also CBD (cannabis product with no thc and no high effect) for dogs with arthritis, anxiety and skin allergies. See two old dogs do a pepsi/coke style test with a nutrivet vitamin vs a cookie for arthritis. Which do you think the old blue heeler and senior poodle will go for first?

‘What is the worst pet to face in a Vet Clinic?’ Deb asks. Dr. Fox describes one solution for...

Do you need a pet custody agreement or a paragraph about pet custody added to your prenup? In Canada and soon in England you best get one together if you want your pets to be shared after divorce. The new law in B.C., Canada was applied in a companion animal pet custody divorce case to award sole custody. What did they consider and why not joint custody? Deborah Wolfe tells you about this new precedent setting case that will likely change the courts worldwide. Check out Deb Wolfe Pet Expert on YouTube to see the product tests done by rea...

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins award winning host Deborah Wolfe to talk about the emergencies she sees most with NYC dogs & cats. She describes how this Vet teaching hospital works, and what happens when a person can’t pay for care or when a guide dog or police dog is sick. Plus Dr. fox gives her product faves for flea prevention in cats its Frontline or Revolution and for dogs Simparica Trio Dr Fox explains the science behind why some cats land ok and others tragically fall from balconies. If a car hits your dog and he...

Deborah tells you about an old dog showing his cleverness plus a new dyi $10 coop project.

What would you do if you were sleeping after surgery and your wife was naked just out of the shower when a robber breaks in? hopefully you will have a dog to protect you! Deb asks the difficult question of how and what to spend time and money on when it comes to animal rescue. Oscar the 10-year-old mini poodle found In a dumpster after abuse and neglect will cost 14k to help, and Oscar deserves that help but the many homeless...

Deb Wolfe tells you about the long extinct dire wolf you may remember from Game of Thrones back on earth living and breathing but maybe not howling. Is a wolf dog pet a good idea? How do wolves differ from dogs as pets? How you can keep your older cat or older dog in good shape and happy. Shout out to Seth Rogan for his spectacular performance on Colbert’s dog adoption segment where he kissed every puppy on the top of the head. If you know Seth Rogan please let him know I’d love to have him join me o...

Deb Wolfe shares a recipe for easy to bake 3 ingredient dog chews. Plus why are Canadians like labradoodles? Deb comments on John Stewart’s comparison wherein he called ‘Canadians the labradoodles of allies’ . Tabby Tim…..thanks to you there is now a tabby cat trick on deb wolfe- pet expert on YouTube to go with the so many dog tricks and puppy moments. Please subscribe to the channel & ask for the pet tricks you want to see Deb teach and demo.

What is going on with fleas this year? Deborah gives you some practical affordable flea product prevention advice wh...

Deborah Wolfe describes spring break at Camp Good Dog with kids, guest dogs, foster dogs, resident dogs and 5 week old doodle puppies! Cute pics at camp good dog on facebook. Videos of the puppies from the first day till now, each day caught on video so you can watch them grow and change before your eyes from newborns to wrestling playful cuddly sweet puppies at Deb Wolfe- Pet expert on YouTube. Respect to the mine sniffing Jack Russel in Ukraine..

Deb points out a few examples of humans underestimating animals and their intentions from Woodpeckers to Golden Retriever e...

Deborah Wolfe describes the meeting of 2000 + Dolphins off the coast of California swimming together in a giant mega pod with several species. What can this mean? What did Paul McCartney do for dogs? A listener asks ‘what does elbows up’ mean to Canadians. #elbowsup! Deb Wolfe takes Mike Meyers quiet cheer on SNL (which has become a rallying cry to Canadians) to a bizarre silly level demanding Americans give the world its dogs back and replace them with Russian and Chinese breeds. Now, that’s A Bad trade! How do Canadians feel about the recent Trump/Musk actions and tariffs? A bit...

Deborah is Celebrating Happy Canada Day with a few lines of Canadian song hits during the show. In world pet news, hear what a drunk wild pig did after stealing 18 beers at a campsite, ‘Tex’ the grizzly bear and Deb Wolfe’s prediction on his relocation. Why are some cats and dogs afraid of things that seem harmless like for example a dog tough enough to stand up to a bear is afraid of an old house cat! Deb Wolfe explains how to slowly desensitize dogs and cats to the fears they learned through trauma, especially during the 3–6-month puppy/kitten s...

In the news, a Heroic big rescue mutt dog keeps a bear away from an 18 year old girl . Thieves steal expensive puppies by faking a seizure in Denver. Deborah gives listeners the Breed profiles of Pointers & Giant Schnauzers. Does Deb’s border collie training customer have a shoe fetish or OCD? Want to see newborn puppies nursing and dreaming? How about pups the first day they open their eyes or take their first steps? How do you tell the boys from the girls? Please subscribe so you don’t miss a day from the very first day of these 9 pups grow...

Deborah Wolfe does a breed profile of the tiny dog that won agility this year, the Papillion! Why sometimes the worst dog list and best dog list have the same dogs listed. How can the labrador retriever make the easiest to train list and the most mischief making list? Puppyhood! From good listeners like the Cane Corso to the rarely listening Dachshund the dog world has many choices; Know yourself and what you truly seek or you may end up with someone else’s best dog that is your worst! Deborah tells you about an unusual USA/Canada border and so...