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Today we’ll be talking to Steve Appelbaum, the President of Animal Behavior College regarding their new course offering, Feline Management and Training.

The first program of its kind, it educates, guides and instructs those working with companion animals and felines and/or those who care for and live with a cat to motivate and to ultimately train them (yes, they are trainable!) and to introduce them to more appropriate and positive behaviors.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Steven Appelbaum -- Innovation and Dedication To Training - with Nan Talleno on PetLifeRadio.com

The Russian Dog Wizard Nowadays it can sometimes seem we are awash with dog whisperers, but there's only one dog wizard! Vladamir Roytapel is the Russian Dog Wizard and has a long history of training dogs, having trained dogs for the Russian government, the Red Army and the KGB. Vladae also has strong opinions on how dogs should be trained and how they should behave. Here he shares his experiences helping people communicate effectively with their dogs. If you agree or disagree with what Vladae has to say do get in touch and let us know, and Vladae is also willing to give DogCast Radio listeners advice with their problems. You can get in touch with us in the usual ways, or you can find out more about Vladae at his website, SoCal Dog training, or you can contact him on Facebook. Dog problems in Australia Listener Sarah Ginis has lived in Australia for over twenty years. She lives in South Australia, is passionate about dog rescue, and has become aware of a dog related problem in her area that has not been getting any attention. According to Sarah, dogs in some indigenous communities in Australia are not being neutered so they are producing unwanted pups who grow uncared for and have a generally bad standard of life. Sarah's own dogs were both rescue dogs, and she tells us about life with them - including what it's like to live 300 miles from the nearest vet. To find out more about rescue in Australia, visit the ARSPCA site, or S A Dog Rescue. News In the DogCast Radio News, you can hear about the legal action to look into whether dogs have souls, and how far their sniff can delve into criminal activity, plus an old canine Oscar scandal and what the top doggy name for 2011 was and more.

Joe Inglis's diet advice In this our December show, we consider how at a time when most of us are thinking about lovely things to eat, how to make sure that our dogs are eating only lovely things too. Some ingredients of food are not good for our dogs, yet there are many supplements that can be added to ensure our dogs are as healthy and happy as possible. Joe Inglis is a veterinarian as well as a dog owner, and many of the problems he was seeing in his practice were caused - and solved - by diet. Joe has developed his own dog food, and has recipe books too. To find out more about Joe, visit the Pets' Kitchen site, or you can find him as joethevet on Twitter, and Joe is also on Facebook. Saving Jack When Renee Premaza adopted troubled Border Collie Jack, she had no idea how extensive and puzzling his problems were. However, despite the fact that he was biting her on a daily basis, Renee remained committed to him and became determined to help him have the best life he could. She found a trainer and worked tirelessly with him. Her experiences with Jack lead her to qualify as a trainer and now she helps other dog owners get the most out of life with their dogs. Sadly Jack died far too young, but Renee's work keeps his memory alive, and their story is truly inspirational. To find out more about Renee visit her Jersey Dog Trainer website. Renee also has a weekly radio show which you can catch up with online. To read a moving and fascinating article about Renee and Jack's journey together read Saving Jack. News and Christmas Story In the DogCast Radio News hear what winter health precautions some veterinarians are recommending for dogs, what the sexiest man alive thinks about dogs, and how our relationships with dogs fall mainly into one of three categories - humanists, protectionists and dominionists. So which one are you? Plus host Julie reads a festive story, Barnaby's Christmas. What is a dog to make of Christmas, and what does all the coming and going and excitement mean? Barnaby tries to make sense of his family's behaviour.

Sadie and the rattlesnake part 2 In this show you can hear the concluding part of an interview with Lindsay Morris in which she tells the incredible story of her dog Sadie who had a very unfortunate - and unusual - encounter with a rattlesnake. While on a camping weekend miles from anywhere, Sadie got bitten by two rattlesnakes, and Lindsay and her husband Matt faced a difficult and agonisingly slow hike to get her to help. When they finally got her to a vet her treatment could begin - but there was no guarantee that a dog who had been through what poor Sadie had been through would even survive. Lindsay and Matt never gave up on the dog they love, and are now keen to raise awareness of the need to take care. You can find out more about Sadie at her blog and at her Facebook page. Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier was once incredibly popular - Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Margaret and Humphrey Bogart along with anyone who was anyone had a Sealyham in the 1930s and 40s. Sadly today in the UK the breed is on the vulnerable register as numbers have fallen so low that the breed is in serious danger of dying out. One man who is determined to preserve the breed is Harry Parsons. In this interview he talks about what the breed he loves is like to live with, and gives some fascinating insights into the Sealyham's history. To find out more about this delightful breed and about Harry visit his My Sealyhams website. News In the DogCast Radio News Kate and Nick have stories of a dog owner who was struck by lightning, the latest canine adoption of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, and the touching story of two big dogs who were a big challenge to find a new home for. Cecil Aldin Cecil Aldin was an artist who became famous in the early 1900s for his charming portrayal of dogs. Pre-World War I most British homes had at least one of his prints hanging on the wall, and the Times said of him, "there never yet has been a painter of dogs fit to hold a candle to him." In this show host Julie reviews two of his books, The Rascal and Puppy Dogs' Tales.

Sadie and the rattlesnake In this show you can hear an interview with Lindsay Morris in which she tells the incredible story of her dog Sadie who had a very unfortunate - and unusual - encounter with a rattlesnake. While on a camping weekend miles from anywhere, Sadie got bitten by a rattlesnake, and Lindsay and her husband Matt faced a difficult and agonisingly slow hike to get her to help. When they finally got her to a vet her treatment could begin - but there was no guarantee that a dog who had been through what poor Sadie had been through would even survive. Lindsay and Matt never gave up on the dog they love, and are now keem to raise awareness of the need to take care. You can find out more about Sadie at her blog and at her Facebook page. Dogs on beds When host Julie got into discussion with Debbie Connolly and Nick Jones about whether dogs should sleep on beds, it developed into a lively and humourous debate. Debbie is a dog and cat behaviourist who also treats goats, pigs and other pet livestock and has numerous published articles and media appreances including Dog Borstal and Britain's Most Embarrassing Pets. Nick is a Master Trainer with The Guild of Dog Trainers and a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association, he has also given a number of interviews with the BBC on dog behaviour and dog training related matters as well as writing for Dogs Monthly, Field & Rural Life and Animal Health & Happiness magazines. So where should a dog sleep? - on your bed, on his own bed in your bedroom or in a completely different room? Listen and find out! You can find out more about Debbie at her Safe Pets website and more about Nick at the Alpha Dog Behaviour website. They are both on Twitter, Nick as ukdogtrainer and Debbie as Debbie_Connolly. If you have strong opinions on where dogs should sleep we'd love to hear them. News In the DogCast Radio News Nick and Kate bring you the stories of the dog who was in Harry Potter and is looking for a new home, the oddest insurance claims and how dog lovers have been using social media to help dogs. Gentle Dog Training No Hitting. No Shouting - review Host Julie reviews Michael Hasbrouck's book Gentle Dog Training No Hitting. No Shouting. It has the intriguing message that, "A sentence aimed at your dog should contain a subject, a verb and a compliment." You can hear some of Michael's other advice and you can read the full review here. You can find out more about Michael at his Dog Masters website.

Informative interview with the founder and president of the Animal Behavior College, the foremost innovative school for canine behavioral training. Steven Appelbaum discusses the success and history of the school as well as the newest programs that aid countless shelter animals and he also offers special training tips that benefit both canines and felines.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Steven Appelbaum -- Innovation and Dedication To Training - with Nan Talleno on PetLifeRadio.com