Animal Tales
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Animal Tales EPISODE 37: Agriculture: Fact vs Fiction
With well over 90% of Americans being urbanites, it should not be surprising that there is more misinformation than ever about agriculture, livestock, farmers and ranchers. Mainstream media and social
Doggone Good Information EPISODE 27: Euthanasia – A Difficult Conversation
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 regardi
Animal Tales EPISODE 36: The Wild Horses of America
The American mustang is a living legend; an American icon and true native American. The wild horses of America illicit a strong emotional response from people, and for many they symbolize freedom. Dia
Doggone Good Information EPISODE 26: All In The Family – Dog Training
A fun interview with Cindy Herriott Wells who happens to be Host Heidis sister. Cindy provides some amusing stories from her dog grooming business. She also talks about training dogs for performances
Animal Tales EPISODE 35: The Journey From Animal Rights to Animal Welfare
Guest Emilie Clark reached out after listening to a prior Animal Tales episode to relay her story about how her dog was stolen by a rescue. She also dives into the research she has undertaken regardin
Doggone Good Information EPISODE 25: Winterdance Sled Dogs
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 a
Animal Tales EPISODE 34: “There’s A Jaguar In My Kitchen”
Nancy Tetzlaff, AKA Safari Jane reminisces on life with her family and their animals. Jungle Larry, her husband and partner, built a legacy with their animals and their sons that continues today. Nanc
Doggone Good Information EPISODE 24: Police K9 Training
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 pro
Animal Tales EPISODE 33: This Isn’t Her First Rodeo!
Cindy Schonholtz, pro rodeo consultant, chats with Heidi about animal welfare, public perception, and where things stand today with attempts to ban rodeos in certain states and municipalities. You wil
Doggone Good Information EPISODE 23: Puppy Love!
While you dont 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 Own