Cats Grooming One Another Is NOT Always Affectionate
Don shares links to a new research paper that discusses allogrooming among caps, along with new insights into what this behavior means.
August 4, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for August 3, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Adding a Dog to Your Family
An audio excerpt from the Star 977 Woof Meow Tip for August 3, 2026, where Don discusses several questions you should ask yourself and others before adding a dog to your family.
August 3, 2026
Shared Blog Post-Dr Lisa Radosta on Facebook – 2026-06-28
Don shares a Facebook post from Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta stating that it is inappropriate to give dogs medications to help them better tolerate shock collars.
July 4, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for July 6, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Inch by Inch & Patience
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for July 6 2026, where Don discusses the importance of being patient and letting your dog set the pace when training, and to always put a nurturing relationship between you and your dog first.
July 2, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for June 15, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Pets and the 4th of July
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 15, 2026, where Don discusses pets, July 4th, and fireworks.
June 15, 2026
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