Please Be Polite to Your Dog
Don discusses “How Would YOU Like It?”, a YouTube video that illustrates seven things people often do with dogs that dogs find impolite, if not downright rude.
August 31, 2026
The Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 with Don Hanson – 8-31-26 – The Importance of Being Present
An audio excerpt from the Star 977 Woof Meow Tip for August 31, 2026, where Don discusses the importance of mindfulness and being present when interacting with others, even our pets.
August 30, 2026
The Importance of Being Present
Don discusses the importance of mindfulness and being present when interacting with others, even our pets.
August 22, 2026
Thank You! Trivia, Gus, and PPG Too!-UPDATED
Don updates his article first published in the May 2017 issue of BARKS from the Guild. The article follows Don’s journey with dogs, from his first dog crush to the first two puppies who became part of his family, Trivia and Gus. He discusses how
August 17, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for August 17, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – New Science About Cats & Dogs
An audio excerpt from the Star 977 Woof Meow Tip for August 3, 2026, where Don discusses two recent studies that reveal new information about cat behavior and dog behavior.
August 17, 2026
Shared Blog Post-Dogs Understand Our Mood Based on Our Facial Expressions
In this post, Don reviews a new paper published on August 10, 2026, which indicates that our dogs can tell if we are happy, afraid, or angry/sad by looking at our facial expressions.
August 16, 2026
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