Cooperative Care for Cats–How to Get Your Cat to LOVE Their Carrier
Don explains how you can make your cat’s carrier just another fun place, like a box, a bag, a basket, or other places they enjoy hanging out.
October 22, 2026
Using Cooperative Care and the Premack Principle to Help Your Pet Become Comfortable with Eye Drops
Don describes how he used cooperative care and the Premack Principle to teach Muppy that getting stinging medicated eye drops always led to a favorite reward: breakfast.
October 19, 2026
The Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 with Don Hanson – 2026-10-12 – Halloween Tips for Pets & Their People
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for 10/12/26, where Don explains how Halloween can be scary and dangerous for pets and offers suggestions to keep them safe and comfortable.
October 13, 2026
Distracted Dog Walkers from Dogs Disclosed
Don shares a Facebook post from Dogs Disclosed explaining that walking your dog isn’t a time for multitasking, and that distraction while walking can put your dog and you in danger.
October 4, 2026
The Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 with Don Hanson – 09/28/26 – Fire Safety for Pets
An audio excerpt from the Star 977 Woof Meow Tip for September 28, 2026, where Don discusses the importance of discussing fire safety with your family on a regular basis and making sure you include your pets in that plan.
September 29, 2026
US Households with Cats Are Increasing
US Households with Cats Are Increasing By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP < A version of this article was published on the Green Acres Kennel Shop blog > < Updated 2026-09-21 > < The link to this page – https://www.forcefreepets.com/uscatsincreasing-2026/ > According to an article posted
September 21, 2026
The Woof Meow Pet Tip at Star 977 with Don Hanson – 2026-09-14 – Please Be A Good Neighbor
An audio clip from the Star 977 Woof Meow Tip for September 14, 2026, in which Don discusses the importance of being a good neighbor.
September 15, 2026
Please Be A Good Neighbor
Don discusses the importance of being a good neighbor to all, even if you don’t care for dogs. That means being a responsible dog guardian and obeying all local dog-related laws. Your neighbors have a right to feel safe.
September 6, 2026
Reflections on “The Rainbow Bridge”
Don discusses his perspective on The Rainbow Bridge after his dog Muppy passed.
September 6, 2026
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