Jon Patch welcomes back Environmental Ed to talk about environmental issues, Turkeys on planes, Star Wars and more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Environmental Ed Returns with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Jan 20, 2016•44 min
Jon Patch starts off the new year chatting about service dogs on planes, Puerto Rico, new puppies and more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Happy New Year with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Jan 08, 2016•44 min
Jon Patch welcomes Rick Woodford, author of the book Chow: Simple Ways to Share the Foods You Love with the Dogs You Love . Nobody keeps us company in the kitchen as faithfully as our dogs. As patiently as dogs wait, they are often disappointed by their same boring bowl of food, which is missing many important nutrients. The wait is over―here comes CHOW! CHOW shows you the benefits of more than 100 foods that can be simply added to the dog bowl or combined with a few other ingredients to make a ...
Dec 07, 2015•43 min
Jon Patch and gang talk to Dr. Pia Salk, author of The Total Dog Manual and is the spokesperson for www.Adopt-A-Pet.com. The Total Dog Manual has everything from how to choose and understand your pet as well as appropriate training methods and environments, to selecting the right food, toys, and care for your new family member. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Total Dog Manual with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcas...
Nov 13, 2015•45 min
Jon Patch talks with photographer Sophie Gamand about her new book, Wet Dog. Every dog owner knows too well the fun and misery of bath time: the wriggles, the poignant looks, the playful splashes. WET DOG, by photographer Sophie Gamand, is a stunning and touching capture of this intimate moment. Elevating dog photography to the status of art, these expressive portraits of our canine friends mirror our very own human emotions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details...
Oct 24, 2015•44 min
Jon Patch chats with Kate Smith, author of Don't Fart When You Snuggle: Lessons on How to Make a Human Smile. Meet Frank. His goal in life is to make humans smile. And that's exactly what he and his wisecracking pals do in this guide to living the good life- of a dog! From the creator of the popular greeting card line From Frank- , this playful book offers advice for dogs, by dogs, that's sure to brighten any human's day. Photographs accompany unfiltered insights into the weird and wonderful rel...
Oct 06, 2015•38 min
Jon Patch chats with actress and animal advocate Shannon Elizabeth about her upcoming film, Marshall's Miracle. Twelve-year-old Finn endures daily torment from the bullies at his school. But his life begins to change the day that he encounters a Labrador retriever named Marshall. He finds the dog being held in deplorable conditions, at the mercy of an animal hoarder who keeps 60 dogs penned up on her isolated ranch. The boy sees something of himself in Marshall: both are bullied, but both are br...
Jul 17, 2015•40 min
Jon Patch welcomes Caryn Wolff, author of Puppy Socialization:: An Insider's Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness. "Puppy Socialization - An Insider’s Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness" guides you and your puppy through the socialization process safely and effectively. Endorsed by trainers, owners, and veterinarians, this book gives tips to breeders, owners, and rescue groups on how to socialize puppies safely and effectively. This book dispels many untruths and myths about socialization, bases its rec...
Jul 02, 2015•41 min
Jon Patch talks to Jeff Lazarus, author of Dogtology: Live. Bark. Believe. Dogtology is a humorous exploration of man's fanatical devotion to Dog. In this book, Lazarus makes the case that Dogtology has become a bone-a-fide belief system on par with the world's great philosophies and religions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dogtology: Live. Bark. Believe. with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
Jun 22, 2015•43 min
Jon Patch talks with Pet Life Radio host Tim Link about his new book, Talking with Dogs and Cats: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals. If you’ve ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Tim Link’s approach respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his simple, accessible methods can facilitate the understanding and communication that all animal lovers crave. Tim ...
Jun 04, 2015•41 min
This week Jon Patch chats with David Fung, co-author of Menswear Dog Presents the New Classics: Fresh Looks for the Modern Man. Bodhi, the Shiba Inu behind the beloved blog Menswear Dog, is here to show you how to dress like a man. Organized seasonally, The New Classics highlights the timeless, can’t-go-wrong items every man needs in his wardrobe—from a chambray shirt to a perfectly fitted peacoat (all modeled by Bodhi, of course)—and shows how to mix and match them all year long. Questions or C...
May 26, 2015•44 min
This week Jon Patch talks to Dr. Brian Hare, host of NatGeo Wild's Is Your Dog a Genius? Nat Geo WILD’s inaugural BarkFest weekend features the world premiere of the three-part series, Is Your Dog a Genius?, premiering Friday, May 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, with dog scientist Dr. Brian Hare using his groundbreaking research to help dog owners better understand their canine companions. He introduces at-home games that assess both dog and human, and he presents extraordinary dogs with remarkable problem s...
May 11, 2015•47 min
Jon Patch talks to Kirk Miller DVM, Clinical Instructor at Oregon State University, and practicing veterinarian for the Portland Humane Society about faster, safer, and more effective spay methods. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pedicle Tie for Cat Spays with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/suppo...
Apr 30, 2015•44 min
Jon Patch talks to Kathy Smith, founder of a non-profit called Dog Tag Heroes to help veterans and their families with quality of life issues, which other organizations often overlook. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dog Tag Heroes with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Apr 16, 2015•44 min
Jon Patch talks to Tristan Donovan, author of Feral Cities: Adventures with Animals in the Urban Jungle. We tend to think of cities as a realm apart, somehow separate from nature, but nothing could be further from the truth. In Feral Cities Tristan Donovan digs below the urban gloss to uncover the wildlife that we share our streets and homes with. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Feral Cities with Jon Patch Become a supporter of...
Apr 06, 2015•46 min
Jon Patch and crew talk to Dr. Scott Sims, one of Hawaii’s best-kept local secrets. Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. Some clients live in hard-to-reach locations, but if an animal needs help, Dr. Sims always finds a way to get there, even if he has to walk, ride a horse, drive an ATV, fly a plane or swim. It’s a wild job that’s an adventure every day. AlohaVet airs Saturday...
Mar 27, 2015•43 min
Jon Patch and gang talk about the Global Pet Expo which was held in Orlando Florida, and the many cool pet products they saw. Jon takes a pie in the face from Jill Rappaport and much more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Global Pet Expo with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Mar 18, 2015•47 min
Jon Patch welcomes David Frei, well known to millions of television viewers as the longtime co-host of USA Network's annual telecast of the popular Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, to chat about this year's show and winners. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Talkin' Westminster with David Frei with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-an...
Feb 26, 2015•47 min
Jon Patch talks to Debora Bresch, Senior Director of Government Relations for the ASPCA about the new NJ bill governing pet stores. The purpose of the bill, which the state Senate Economic Growth Committee approved, is to make consumers aware of whether their pets were born in "puppy mills" that house the animals in inhumane conditions. Under the bill (S1870), when selling a cat or dog, pet stores most post on its cage or enclosure the breeder’s name, address, phone number and United States Depa...
Feb 08, 2015•44 min
Jon Patch and gang talk about the New Year, the cold weather, the International Year of Light, pet health and more. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ready for the New Year with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Jan 18, 2015•46 min
Jon Patch wraps up 2014 by welcoming Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks to the show to talk about his new book, Dog Bites with Steve Brooks. Steve shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind!) as rewards for good behavior! Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based reward training methods with terrific results and has been training dogs for over 20 years usin...
Dec 23, 2014•44 min
In the first part of this week's episode Jon Patch welcomes W. Bruce Cameron, best-selling author of A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Jon and Bruce talk about Bruce's book, The Dogs of Christmas. Later on in the show, Jon chats with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and top-charting female vocalist of the 1960s, Brenda Lee. Brenda talks about her song, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree and Parade of Trees, an attraction at the Gaylord Opryland Resort...
Dec 08, 2014•45 min
Jon Patch and crew talk about after Thanksgiving, trivia, Adopt a Senior Pet Month, pet news and more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Thanksgiving, Trivia and more with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Dec 02, 2014•46 min
Jon Patch chats with Kate Benjamin, co-author of 'Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!)'. Catification is about creating feline-friendly environments that cater to a cat’s natural instincts to climb, perch, rest, play, and own their space. Their 'Catification' column brings you helpful tips for enhancing your cat’s environment. They're here to tell you that you can accommodate your indoor cat’s need to climb, perch, play and relax - in a way that makes you both...
Nov 11, 2014•45 min
Jon Patch chats with Kasey & Brad Wallis. Kasey & Brad Wallis are conduits for an advanced intelligence ~JULIUS~ who offers messages of empowerment for an enlightened humanity. Kasey and Brad's mission is to bring people to a higher understanding of the universe and how it works. To provide the teachings that will help them have a better experience on this realm and to help resolve long standing issues of misunderstandings and misconceptions. Kasey channels higher entities and your highe...
Oct 29, 2014•46 min
Jon Patch chats with Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer of NATURE, who explains how a new documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle was created using cameras disguised as penguins, eggs and rocks. The filmmakers behind Penguins: Spy in the Huddle used 50 cameras dressed up as life-sized penguins, eggs and rocks to document the daily lives of three very different species of penguins: Emperor penguins in Antarctica, Rockhopper penguins on the Falkland Islands and Humboldt penguins in Peru’s Atacama De...
Oct 05, 2014•45 min
Jon Patch and crew are just talkin' pets this week, so tune in and hear the latest! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Just Talkin' with Jon Patch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkin-pets-fun-filled-discussions-about-pets-pets-animals-on-pet-life-radio--6670167/support ....
Sep 08, 2014•43 min
Jon Patch is joined by Rita Zoey Chin, author of Let the Tornado Come: A Memoir. From an award-winning poet comes this riveting, gorgeous memoir about a young runaway, the trauma that haunted her as an adult, and the friendship with a horse that finally set her free. When she was eleven years old, Rita began to run away. Her father’s violence and her mother’s hostility drove her out of the house and into the streets in search of a better life. This soon led her into a dangerous world of drugs, p...
Aug 21, 2014•44 min
Jon Patch and gang chat with Alice de Almeida, assistant to Matilda the Algonquin Cat! On August 2, there was a feline fashion show and reception, hosted by Matilda the Algonquin Cat at the Algonquin Hotel, to benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, featuring On Broadway themed cat fashion show by Ada Nieves for Pets, where nine MEWdels will be dressed to the nines (for each of their lives), a special appearances by Tara the Hero Cat, who was captured on video saving her young human frie...
Aug 08, 2014•44 min
Jon Patch talks to Zeb Hogan, host of Nat Geo WILD's popular series Monster Fish. Hogan, a researcher in the Department of Biology, travels the globe to find, study and protect the world's largest freshwater fish. Hogan's show, televised in North America, Asia and Europe, offers a mix of science, adventure, and exploration around the world, with challenges such as expeditions up the Amazon and the remote Rio Roosevelt, a rugged 400-mile-long river in western Brazil that has remained largely unex...
Jul 24, 2014•45 min