First, we talk about how to find and work with a professional dog breeder. Our guest is Dr. Marty Greer. Then, Patricia McConnell returns to talk about the similarities and differences between dogs and wolves.
Featured in this Episode
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How to identify a responsible, ethical dog breeder
Getting a puppy is a really big decision. When you bring one home, you want it to lead a full and happy life. That all starts with finding a reputable breeder. We talk with a veterinarian from Lomira about the questions you should ask a breeder.
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How similar is your dog to a wolf?
Dogs share 99 percent of their DNA with wolves. But that other one percent makes all the difference in their behavior toward humans. We talk with Patricia McConnell, a certified applied animal behaviorist, about the similarities and differences between dogs and wolves.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dr. Marty Greer Guest
- Patricia McConnell Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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