Shared Blog Post – Is Your Dog a Leftie or a Rightie?
Don summarizes recent research on dogs’ pawedness and includes links from Science and Royal Society Open Science for those who wish to learn more.
June 11, 2026
Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Adding a Dog to Your Family
Excerpt – Adding a puppy or dog to a family is no small matter. The decision to do so will affect all family members, and the dog will be affected by everyone else in the home, humans and non-humans alike. This article poses several questions
June 7, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for June 1, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Summer Pet Tips 2026
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 1, 2026, where Don discusses summer safety concerns for our pets.
June 1, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for May 18, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Beyond Bell Rubs No4
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for May 18, 2026, where Don discusses the importance of making the training process fun for both you and your dog and the benefit of the entire family being involved.
May 15, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for May 4, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Beyond Bell Rubs No3
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for May 4, 2026, where Don discusses the importance of creating optimal conditions for your dog to learn, as described in the book Beyond Belly Rubs. He stresses the importance of you, your dog,
May 4, 2026
Muppy Is My “Heart Dog”
Don describes why Muppy is and always will be his Heart Dog and reveals the theme song for their relationship.
April 24, 2026
What Is A Heart Dog?
Don ponders the definition of the term “Heart Dog” and shares what he’s learned from friends and AI chatbots.
April 24, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for April 20 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Beyond Bell Rubs No2
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for April 20, 2026, where Don discusses the importance of understanding when your dog is stressed and uncomfortable, as described in the book Beyond Belly Rubs. Since most of the signals are visual and
April 20, 2026
BOOK REVIEW – Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian by Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Don reviews the book Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian by Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell. Don believes that if we want to ensure our canine, feline, and equine family members have the best possible life, pets, pet parents, and pet care professionals will
April 9, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for April 6 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Beyond Bell Rubs No1
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for April 6, 2026, where Don discusses a new book, Beyond Belly Rubs, he was reading during Muppy’s final weeks. He explains why he and Muppy believe anyone who includes a pet in their
April 6, 2026