Summary: Let Dogs Be Dogs Brother Christopher of the Monks of New Skete is our special guest. He says we’re treating our animals too much like humans. He’ll teach us to respect the true nature of dogs and become a pack leader. He’ll also help us deal with Halloween, a truly troublesome time for many dogs. How to Baby Talk to Pets Dr. Debbie says it’s important to learn how to “baby talk” to your pets. She uses baby talk for her patients and it makes a big difference. She’ll teach us the nuances behind this special conversation. If you don’t kn0w how to talk like a baby to your pet, today is your lucky day! The Pet Hoarder Disorder Hoarders are people with a disorder that causes them to collect objects. But people who collect things and objects are not the same as people who collect animals. A new study, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, takes a look at the motivations of people who hoard animals. This latest study suggests that animal hoarding should be classified as an independent disorder with the hope of developing specialized treatments to help these people cope with the compulsion to collect critters. Finding a Fear Free Veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Primm describes what it’s like to be the first certified “Fear Free” vet. She says it has made a world of difference for her practice, and especially the animals that come to see her. Listen to hear explain in our continuing Fear Free Expert Series. Actress Helps Rescue Dogs from Hurricane Aftermath The heartbreak of the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida has shown us a lot of animal heroes. The founder of Houston Pets Alive says one busy morning after the Harvey struck, someone tapped her on the shoulder and said, “Just so you know, Renee Zellweger is over there cleaning kennels and doing your laundry.” Sure enough, she turned around to see the actress (who is also a native Texan) quietly cleaning kennels. And it wasn’t just a photo op for publicity. The rescue says Zellweger “was here four days literally cleaning crates, doing laundry and walking the dogs.”
