Animal Tales

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.

We LOVE Elephants! These amazing creatures truly hold a special place in our hearts, yet are too often the focus of misguided attention and intense emotion. As I was privileged to grow up with elephants and interact with them throughout my life, I do understand why people are enamored with them. Unfortunately, there is so […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 42: Everything Elephants! 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.

Host Heidi welcomes Dr. Mike Siemens, the Executive Director of Protect the Harvest (PTH), for a robust and fascinating interview on a range of topics to include… Biden’s 30×30 agenda intended to turn valuable farm and ranch land into conservation areas The potential impact to all of us on the proposed slaughter closure in Colorado […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 41: Protecting Our American Rights and Freedoms 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.

Be sure to tune in for a great conversation with Mike Bober, President/CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network. Mike discusses the role of his organization within the pet industry and how they are always in search of solutions to issues, while providing important resources, education and support for pet owners. Heidi and Mike have a […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 40: ‘Caring About’ VS ‘Caring For’ Animals 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.

An important and informative conversation with Sarah Falen Tate, a self-described ‘ranch kid’ who hails from six generations of Wyoming ranchers. Through her company, Wild West Advocacy, she shares authentic stories about rural life, ranching, and agriculture, drawing from her own and her family’s experiences. This engaging discussion covers topics like Biden’s 30×30 land conservation […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 39: Wild West Wisdom 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.

A fun and insightful conversation with animal trainer Lee Stevens. He has worked with a variety of species including dogs, primates, sea lions, and more. He provides an interesting, first-hand perspective regarding how the training method can differ by species, and yet many training principles remain the same. Lee, along with his wife Judy, created […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 38: Baboons, Sea Lions and More! appeared first on Radio Influence.