Steve Dale's Pet World

They are the underdogs of veterinary medicine, and at the same time the backbone of the profession – they are veterinary technicians. A conversation with Beckie Mossor, president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. Also, she a founder of the non-profit Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. Drew Lynch is arguably one of the hottest stand-up comedians […]

Petco Love President Susanne Kogut talks how the non-profit significantly supported pets and families around Los Angeles, and how Petco Love Lost reunites lost pets with their people. Steve and Susanne also discuss why so many animal shelters today remain filled to the max, and what’s being done to relieve the pressure. And why do dogs […]

You’ve never been to a cat show? Lincoln State Cat Show Manager Jeremy Basterash describes the fun you’ll miss by not attending, and how cats are judged. The Lincoln State Show is February 22-23, Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S, Randall Rd. St Charles. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is likely the number one cause of death in […]

Steve feels honored to interview Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder, co-editor (with Pat Koven) of Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats (second edition). Dr. Yin was a friend, and frequent guest, not to mention training pioneer. Steve talks about cooperative care, having pets participate by their own consent to veterinary […]

Nancy Kubillus, Waukegan, IL-based author of My Broken Dog: Living with a Handicapped Pet, tells her emotional story of how she cared for an English Springer Spaniel named Kaylee. Tod Miner of Arfit Canine Rehab Fitness in Chicago talks about how handicapped dogs and cats are today often brought back to their potential with various rehab modalities, and […]

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer North American Veterinary Community, talks about the giant VMX veterinary conference and takes pet parents behind the curtain. What’s new for pets in 2025? Mostly, the latest and greatest will fall into two buckets, individualized medicine and AI, and we go deep talking about each.

Laura Monaco Torelli is the owner and founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts and she is an internationally celebrated dog trainer, and based in Chicago where an awful event occurred. If the two dogs were leashed the attack would never have occurred. Her new passion is to advocate for adhering to leash laws. She also talks about […]

Dr. Adam Christman, chief medical officer DVM360, whips out his crystal ball offering his predictions for what you will all experience regarding pet care for 2025. At the start of this list is artificial intelligence, it’s here from helping diagnostics to smart collars to training tools to new ways to discover pain recognition. How veterinarians […]

So, what do behavior consultants do and how do they differ from “ordinary” dog trainers? Dot Bailey is the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and she explains. What’s more, there are certified cat, bird and equine behavior consultants. David Kerpel is proving that dreams can come true. He is the founder […]

Baby, it’s getting cold and getting colder out. Dr. Katherine Leahy of Heal Veterinary Clinic on keeping pets safe in frigid temperatures. What about booties? And at which temperature do which dogs need a coat or a sweater? Also, warnings about even lapping up a taste of antifreeze. Erika Wyatt, co-owner International Kennel Club of Chicago on […]

Jon Provost who was Timmy in Lassie sincerely – even all these years later (he’s now 74-years old) – has a love for dogs as much as he did when he played Timmy. Steve reminisces and Jon tells all sorts of stories. And did he ever really fall into a well? What was the craziest peril […]

A howliday tradition for Steve Dale’s Pet World! Steve speaks to the President elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) about what’s to come in 2025. Dr. Michael Bailey pulls out the AVMA crystal ball to offer his predictions for the New Year. Also, tips from Dr. Bailey on keeping pets safe over the howliday […]

Raising a puppy can be great fun but to be honest it’s not for everyone says dog trainer Drayton Michaels, author of The Puppy Parents Handbook: Raising A Well Trained Puppy in the 21st Century. Michaels offers a refresher course in housetraining 101. He has also long been involved in fighting breed bans (typically targeted to dogs referred […]

This is the time of year when organizations such the Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) receive the most calls. Steve talks with veterinary toxicologist Dr. Renee Scmid, director of veterinary medicine and a senior veterinary toxicologist at PPH. Lilies are fragrant for us but very toxic to cats. And chocolate is never a good idea. She […]

Larry Holm is host a podcast called What About Grief. Steve Dale appeared on a segment called “Our Pets: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet,” and that is the topic of this conversation. Indeed, Holm found that the loss of a pet can be as profound as losing any other family member. Dr. Mark Goldstein has done it […]

Zak George is no doubt the most popular and one of the most outspoken dog trainers in social media, as he tells the truth – based on science – regarding dog training methods. He’s totally no fan of the use of shock collars and takes a deep dive in describing why. Included is how to choose […]

David Frei, renowned broadcaster of dog shows, has now broadcast 50 national dog shows, and 23 years of the National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day on NBC (and now also on Peacock) at noon following Macy’s Parade. Frei discusses the so-called ‘doodle dogs.’ Also, animal-assisted activities, and how therapy dogs go into hospitals, libraries, […]

Dr. Taylor Rezvani, professor Husson University, Bangor ME, board member of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) discusses International Human Animal Bond Day and how around the world the bond for companion animals has intensified in recent years. And the bond goes beyond dogs and cats. HABA is seeking images of pet parents with their pets for […]

Human Animal Bond Association’s International Human Animal Bond Day is November 8. Dr. Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society has authored so many important books about dogs. His most recent is Dogs Demystified: An A to Z Guide to […]

What percent of dogs and cats do you think are overweight or obese? The numbers are staggering. Dr. Ernie Ward, a world expert on this topic and Founder/President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention explains that we need to think differently and stop “the blame game” regarding overweight/obese pets. There myths about what causes pets to […]