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Press Release: International Human Animal Bond Day November 8
International Human-Animal Bond Day highlights practical ways to keep people and pets together In celebration of International Human-Animal Bond Day • 8 November 2026 Keeping people and their pets together is important because their bond is built on daily companionship, trust,…
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Patrick Stewart Was a Cheerleader for Pit Bulls
Sir Patrick Stewart will forever be remembered as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, not to mention his distinguished career on stage. Away from the stage and screen, Stewart had another role that was…
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Dog Training Methods: Stopping Bad Behavior Isn’t the Same as Teaching Good Behavior
Aversive training methods indeed can suppress a dog behavior you’d rather not see. And at best maybe the dog learns not to repeat that behavior. So, why do I take issue with the training method posted here? The dog is offered no information on what she should do. Also, note the…
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Dog Training Divisions: Trainers Need to Dog the Right Thing
Divisiveness – even hate is being spewed among factions dog training professionals regarding training methods. This doesn’t benefit dogs or clients who have dogs. I want to see everyone come together smoking some sort of peace pipe. However, at the same time, I suggest that two…
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Talking Across the Pond about International Human Animal Bond Day
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World WGN radio discuss how you can be the Queen (who one guest met) or be homeless – and the human animal bond is no different. November 8th, 2026, is the big day: International Human Animal Bond Day. Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod, Chair of the Society…
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New Framework Could Change How Veterinarians Diagnose Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Here’s a shocker: It turns out that a dog or cat can carry excess body fat without having a diagnosed obesity-related disease. That distinction is at the center of a new proposal from Dr. Ernie Ward, co-founder and president of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, and Dr.…
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Dog Dental Disease: A New Treat Innovation
Periodontal disease, excess weight, swallowed-object obstructions and maintaining optimal wellness are four important concerns in canine health. These problems raise questions about prevention, nutrition, product safety and how innovation might improve dogs’ quality of life for…
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Truth About Black Cats
For decades black cats and Halloween have appeared to be synonymous. They appear on greeting cards, decorations and front porches, often alongside witches and glowing jack-o’-lanterns. But why did black cats become symbols of bad luck and the supernatural? And is there any truth…
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Halloween Pet Safety: Calming Anxious Pets and Preventing Escapes
Whether it’s Alphaba from Wicked or K-Pop Demon Hunters persistently ringing the doorbell and challenging trick or treat, many pets are alarmed. When the doorbell sound itself is a trigger of concern for animals, the solution might be to affix a sign asking trick or treaters to…
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AVMA President and Steve Dale on Halloween Pet Safety
Halloween safety is important. I offer some tips here, and what follows are more of those from the President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Jennifer Quammen and myself. The post AVMA President and Steve Dale on Halloween Pet Safety appeared first on Steve…
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5 Tips to Protect Dogs, Cats and Birds on Halloween
Here are five tips for keeping pets safe on Halloween. Keep trick or treat candy away out of reach. Of course, chocolate is potentially hazardous, especially dark chocolate. Sugarless candy may contain life-threatening Xylitol, an artificial sweetener. Increasingly, as the…
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Actress Stefanie Powers on Wildlife Conservation in Kenya and William Holden’s Legacy on WGN Radio
Actress Stefanie Powers has devoted much of her life to wildlife conservation. As founding president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, she has helped support conservation efforts in Kenya for decades. LISTEN HERE as she speaks with her about wildlife conversation in…
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Petterino’s Booth 46: Valerie Jarrett on the Obama Foundation and Her Own Story
Listen HERE to Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017. She joined me at Booth 46 at Petterino’s. She is also in charge of the The Obama Presidential Center, which might have been anywhere in the world. We begin by discussing…
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76 Dogs Rescued from Hoarder: Could Earlier Intervention Have Prevented This Event And Others?
Seventy-six dogs were found inside a home and garage in Lemont, IL in conditions described as “deplorable,” according to reporting by FOX 32 Chicago. Andrew Malak, 58, was taken into custody October 22 and faces multiple counts of animal cruelty and felony weapons charges,…
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Plan Passes to End Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in New York City
New York City has voted to officially being to end its iconic horse-drawn carriage industry, adding a growing list of cities that have banned the horse rides. On October 22 the New York City Council voted 40-7 to approve Romanch’s Law, which will phase out horse-drawn carriage…
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Trendy Pet Costumes from Doggy Parton to Toy Story to Hot Dogs
Americans are expected to spend a staggering $13.5 billion celebrating Halloween in 2026, including an estimated $920 million on costumes for pets, according to the National Retail Federation 2026 Halloween survey. That’s right: Dogs and cats are getting a nearly billion-dollar…
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New Study on Vaping and Pets: And What We Know About Pets And Traditional Second-Hand
Do you vape and don’t give a second thought regarding your pets? Vaping is often considered an alternative to cigarette smoking, but what happens when dogs, cats or pet birds share a home with someone who vapes? A new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice…