Welcome to Maine’s radio show and podcast all about dogs and cats and the people that share their lives. Our goal is to inform and educate you about the needs and wants of your furry friends so that your lives together can be the best that they can be. 
Kate and I discuss the latest news from the pet world covering a wide range of topics such as; basic healthcare, how to choose a good cat or dog food, training, behavior, and management of your pet, resolving problem behavior, serious health issues, and more. Sometimes a show is just the two of us having a conversation, but we also have guests on the shows from our hometown, Bangor, ME and from all throughout the USA. Veterinarians, authors, trainers, behaviorists, filmmakers, shelter managers, and others have all shared their knowledge with us on The Woof Meow Show.
Whether you listen to our podcast or to the show as it is broadcast on Saturday at 9 AM on Z62 Retro Radio AM620, WZON, and WKIT HD3, we hope you find the show enjoyable and a valuable resource and that you become a regular listener. If you have a topic you would like us to consider for the show, contact me at donh@greenacreskennel.com.
Don Hanson, Producer & Co-Host
Nov 16, 2014
[Click to Listen] November and December are the time for family
and group gatherings, something many pets don't enjoy.
In fact, many dog bites occur during family gatherings when our
dog's routine becomes different and there is more noise, confusion,
and overall chaotic activity in your home.
Consider these steps when you have a family gathering:
Put your dog in his crate with a bone or favorite chew toy, at
least during the most hectic times - when guests are arriving and
leaving as well as when meals are being prepared and served.
Assign one adult to be in charge of each of the dogs, to watch for
signs of stress and to protect the dog from unwanted attention from
children.
Assign one adult to supervise each baby or toddler, with no other
tasks assigned to them.
Or consider, boarding your pets at a pet friendly boarding facility
where they can have a good time as you relax and enjoy your
gathering.