As we’ve done 13 times prior—spanning more than four years now!-–today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.” 
In each session of ATT, listeners are invited to call or email (or text) questions about their dogs or
cats. The Trainer these listeners have an opportunity to consult is Glen Hatchell, the now-retired Behavior and Enrichment Manager at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, and a veteran, accomplished dog trainer and behaviorist. He is also a former WMNF programmer, and occasionally guest hosts “Talking Animals.” In today’s edition, before taking the first listener question, Glen started to speak about the virtue, in some cases, of going back to basics when addressing behavioral issues in dogs. He had nary a moment to elaborate—because the first listener call came very early in the show, and a steady stream of calls (and emails) followed…starting with Sara (from Bradenton), inquiring about her dog Cowboy—born and raised in a tough, abusive hoarding situation—now, having lived with Sara’s family for a year and a half, is very skittish around other dogs…Sheryl (from
St. Pete), asking about Jed—her red coonhound/pit bull mix, weighing about 75 pounds—and his practice of jumping on people, “humping” them, and nipping at their clothes…Others included a rare international inquiry, from Karen in Toronto, seeking guidance regarding her seven-year-old Golden Retriever, Jake, and his anxiety in the car—a condition that’s worsened over the past year, as illustrated by Karen’s anecdote about a recent drive from Toronto to Montreal…We offer Ask The Trainer every two to three months, and you’re welcome to submit a question ahead of the next show via this website.
COMEDY CORNER: There was no Comedy Corner today.
MUSIC: Rebekah Pulley’s “Talking Animals Theme,” instrumentals
NAME THAT ANIMAL TUNE: We didn’t play “Name That Animal Tune” today.
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