Animal Tales

I certainly hope you’ve been missing my podcasts! I’ve taken a little hiatus to do some actual horse training, time with the family, some health issues, and a new grandchild! As I get back on track, I wanted this new episode to dive into some critical issues surrounding how mainstream media and vocal social media […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 44: “Fake News” What to Believe? Credible Sources? appeared first on Radio Influence.

And even more importantly, WHY? The most loving and responsible thing you can do for your dog is make sure they are trained well with a solid foundation. Not only will you and your family get more enjoyment and dependability out of your animal, the dog will also be more comfortable, less anxious and/or aggressive. […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 33: Breaking Down Dog Training; How To Be Successful! appeared first on Radio Influence.

This episode originally aired in March of 2023, and the information and insights shared and still highly relevant, and therefore worthy of revisiting. While the slogan ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ may sound positive, it is actually more harmful than helpful to not only the animals, but also good folks who are searching for the right dog […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 32: What You Need to Know – Shelters vs Breeders appeared first on Radio Influence.

Hosts Heidi and Tommy are joined by a guest from Down Under, Gary ‘Gaz’ Jackson, who is a world renowned dog trainer and author. Gaz does not mince words about his distaste for the so-called ‘trainers’ who claim to use positive reinforcement only and/or call themselves ‘force free’. There is in fact no scientific training […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 31: The ‘Positive Reinforcement/Force Free’ Dog Training Myth appeared first on Radio Influence.

This subject matter is the primary reason I launched the Doggone Good Information podcast! This is the ultimate cover up! Every single day there is strong messaging via commercials, media, social media ads and more that we must go adopt a shelter dog. And every day, there are more municipalities and even states considering and […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 30: Local Strays or Imports – Where Are Shelter Dogs From? appeared first on Radio Influence.

Hosts Heidi and Tommy take a deep dive into the recent news about a horse trainer who has several Olympic medals, and was recently disqualified from the Paris games for animal abuse when a video surfaced recently of her working with a horse. Tune in to hear our take on the issue. Our guest is […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 29: Olympic Trainer Scandal/ Best Selling Author of “Dog Smart” appeared first on Radio Influence.

Hosts Heidi and Tommy revisit the reason they started this podcast and why they believe it is important. While there are several other podcasts about pets, training, etc., they feel there is an open lane to discuss the tough topics and realities of dogs and their humans, and the varying philosophies surrounding having a pet […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 28: Are You Ready For A Puppy or Dog? appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal euthanasia is a complicated topic and evokes strong emotions. As one of the goals of the podcast for hosts Heidi and Tommy is to take a deep dive into difficult and controversial topics regarding dogs, they decided this uncomfortable topic is certainly worthy of discussion. While many groups online are devoted to ‘no kill’ […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 27: Euthanasia – A Difficult Conversation appeared first on Radio Influence.

A fun interview with Cindy Herriott Wells who happens to be Host Heidi’s sister. Cindy provides some amusing stories from her dog grooming business. She also talks about training dogs for performances, noting that the basic training and routines can be mastered in a matter of months. At that point, she notes, it is time […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 26: All In The Family – Dog Training appeared first on Radio Influence.

Guest Tanya McCready shares the fascinating story of life with her family and their sled dogs in scenic and beautiful Canada. She smiles as she recounts how getting a pet Husky decades ago led to an amazing journey of ups and downs. She provides vivid descriptions for Hosts Heidi and Tommy of life on the […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 25: Winterdance Sled Dogs appeared first on Radio Influence.

Hank Wong, former police officer turned dog trainer provides a peek into the training of these amazing working dogs. From scent work, to apprehending criminals, these dogs and their human partners providing invaluable assistance to our communities! Also, the Biden’s German shepherd is in the news again. His incident numbers are now in the double […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 24: Police K9 Training appeared first on Radio Influence.

While you don’t hear this perspective in the media or popular narrative, there are still plenty of people who prefer the choice to buy a puppy at a reputable breeder or pet store. Dan Cohn, is the Owner and President of Sunshine Puppies with several stores in the Tampa Bay area. He chats with hosts […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 23: Puppy Love! appeared first on Radio Influence.

Chris Fleming, the CEO of Pinnacle Pet talks with hosts Heidi and Tommy about how his company, Pinnacle Pet provides strict protocols for breeders who raise puppies, and the Canine Care Breeder Certification program from Purdue University. Their lively and informative conversation also turns to shelters, imported puppies, and the problem with the ‘adopt don’t […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 22: Breeder Certification appeared first on Radio Influence.