Animal Tales

Animal Tales


Latest Episodes

Animal Tales EPISODE 42: Everything Elephants!
November 19, 2024

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 elephan

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 32: What You Need to Know – Shelters vs Breeders
November 05, 2024

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 Dont Shop may sound pos

Animal Tales EPISODE 41: Protecting Our American Rights and Freedoms
October 23, 2024

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 Bidens 3030 agenda intended to turn

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 31: The ‘Positive Reinforcement/Force Free’ Dog Training Myth
October 11, 2024

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

Animal Tales EPISODE 40: ‘Caring About’ VS ‘Caring For’ Animals
September 24, 2024

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 s

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 30: Local Strays or Imports – Where Are Shelter Dogs From?
September 10, 2024

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 medi

Animal Tales EPISODE 39: Wild West Wisdom
August 27, 2024

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 au

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 29: Olympic Trainer Scandal/ Best Selling Author of “Dog Smart”
August 13, 2024

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 surfa

Animal Tales EPISODE 38: Baboons, Sea Lions and More!
July 30, 2024

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 perspec

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 28: Are You Ready For A Puppy or Dog?
July 16, 2024

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 l