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Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)

Tracie Hotchner
Animal Welfare
Chihuahua
Veterinary Care
Veterinary School
Dog Enrichment
Veterinary Medicine
Lady Freethinker
Dog Training
Cats
Pet Loss Grief Support
Senior Pet Adoption
Lost Luggage
Pet Rats
Mental Health In Veterinary Medicine
Social Media Animal Cruelty
One Health
Communication With Dogs
Behavior Issues
Positive Dog Training
Longevity Drug For Dogs

DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet ex... more

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Latest Episodes

#970B: Dr. Doug Mader explains the different ways that pet owners can fill prescriptions for and why they need to understand the value of backup support if their pet has side effects from a drug or gets better before all the pills are taken. Is it be... more

#970A: Jonathan Balcombe, a biologist and ethologist with a doctorate in animal behavior, has studied and written books about all manner of non-human creatures: “Pleasurable Kingdom,” “Second Nature,” “The Exultant Ark,” “What a Fish Knows” and “Supe... more

#969A: Greger Larson, Director of the Palaeogenomics & Bio-Archaeology Research Network of the School of Archaeology at Oxford University, tells the amazing true history of how cats found their way into human society in Egypt, where travelers making ... more

#969B: When Sherri Franklin first rescued old dogs from the San Francisco city shelter and brought them to her own home, nobody wanted senior dogs. Now, two decades later, she is stepping down as the leader of Muttville, arguably the nation's most vi... more

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Greger Larson
Zoologist and researcher focusing on animal domestication.
Oxford University
Episode: Cat Mummies for Sale in Ancient Egypt
Sindhur Pangal
Author of Dog Knows and expert in canine behavior and sentience, focusing on free-living dogs in India.
Episode: Free Living Dogs in India Deserve to LIVE
Rebecca Van Laer
Author of the book 'Cat', focusing on the personal and philosophical implications of feline companionship.
Episode: You do Know Your Cat is Not Actually Your Baby, Right?!
Reginald Dwayne Betts
A poet and advocate who has created libraries in prisons, using literature as a means for social change and healing.
Freedom Reads
Episode: The Miraculous Transformation Wrought by Books in Prisons
Dr. Lisa Radosta
One of the only certified veterinary behaviorists in the world.
Episode: Early Spay/Neuter — What Would Happen if You Desexed Human Children Before Puberty?
Katya Lidsky
An author focusing on pet bonding and emotional connection
Episode: A New Way To Be Your Dog’s Best Friend
Melanie Kaplan
Author of Lab Dog, a Beagle and His Human, Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research
Episode: 1,000’s of Beagles Used in Lab Experiments
Sherrie Hines
Professor at the University of Georgia Law School, specializing in animal law and welfare.
University of Georgia
Episode: How the Law Can Help Animals
Taylor Waters
Animal law and policy teacher at Vermont Law and Graduate School, and speaker at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics.
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Episode: Dogs With “Baby Faces” Are Suffering

Host

Tracie Hotchner
Host and pet wellness advocate, known for her engaging discussions on pet care and welfare with various experts and authors.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great show!

    Tracie, host of the Dog Talk podcast, highlights all aspects of pet health and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • So Rude

    Whether I agree with her opinions or not truly doesn’t matter. I simply can no longer abide Tracie Hotchner’s rudeness. She invites amazing guests and spends her entire time on-air with them spouting off, over summarizing, answering her own questions, and barely allowing guests any semblance of a chance to get an edgewise word in. I listened longer than I should have because I enjoyed book recommendations, but every time I listened, Hotchner made me want to throw my phone in frustration. Serious... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cannicky
    United States8 years ago
  • Horrible podcast.

    Unfortunately this podcast is a waste of time. They do invite some special guests who have written great books but Tracy keeps criticizing most of them telling them what she thinks and how things should be according to her. Like the interview to Chopra's son in which she had the audacity to ask him if he knew that dogs could be house-trained! She is very rude and disrespectful and she supports the purchase of puppies! The worst episode is 10-15-2010 when she interviewed a supposed "trainer" who ... more

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    1
    iVeganFreak
    United States14 years ago
  • 5 stars

    great radio show and great advice even if i don't agree with her sometimes. all pet lovers make sure to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharon_268
    United States18 years ago
  • Interesting and informative

    Yes, she is opinionated, but she is very informative. The podcast is fun to listen to and informative to boot. The information that is given is from experts. You can lear n about anything, from basic training to basic care. However, the podcast should be under training, not comedy. There is no jazz painist on the show! There is an astounding breadth of info presented. For example, If you are interested in learning about canine nutrition and what to look for in dog food, or if you are intere... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abilify
    United States18 years ago

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Many find the insights helpful, especially when it comes to understanding animal rights and welfare issues.
Critiques highlight the host's strong opinions that may overshadow guest contributions, leading to mixed feelings about interview dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of discussions, emphasizing pet health and responsible ownership.

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Sherri Franklin — Muttville’s Patron Saint
Q: How did Muttville's approach change the perception of adopting senior dogs?
We made senior dogs appealing and highlighted the joy they bring to families, transforming the narrative around older pets.
Sherri Franklin — Muttville’s Patron Saint
Q: What is your legacy as you step down from Muttville?
I feel proud my team will continue Muttville's mission and create a lasting impact for senior dogs.
A New Way To Be Your Dog’s Best Friend
Q: When you set out to write it, did you see it as a healing exercise for yourself or that your own healing would help other people to heal?
It was both a personal healing journey and a way to help others.
Wisdom from the Immortal Jellyfish, the Gloomy Octopus and the Sarcastic Fringehead
Q: Is it true that primates cannot recognize themselves in a mirror?
Some can recognize themselves but it depends on the species.
The Newest Timber Creek K-9 Mystery
Q: When you get a review like that, how does that feel?
It feels really good. And I really appreciate that.

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Content centers around the welfare and proper care of pets, particularly focusing on dogs and cats. With a blend of expert interviews and discussions, the program engages listeners with topics encompassing health, nutrition, training, and law as it relates to animals, while also addressing broader social issues surrounding pet ownership and animal welfare. The host, known for her assertive interviewing style, invites various authors and specialists to share insights aiming to educate and promote responsible pet ownership among her audience.

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Dog Talk ® launched 19 years ago and published 886 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Dog Talk ® include:

1. Greger Larson
2. Sindhur Pangal
3. Rebecca Van Laer
4. Reginald Dwayne Betts
5. Dr. Lisa Radosta
6. Katya Lidsky
7. Melanie Kaplan
8. Sherrie Hines

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