1276. What's It Like To Train Dogs For Hollywood Stage And Screen?

Gone Hollywood
Second-generation Hollywood dog trainer Teresa Ann
Miller has trained the dogs and other animals you see in
movies and TV. She was brought up on-the-set while her dad worked
on such notables as The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat
Junction. She shares her captivating stories about the animal
stars of the stage and screen.
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Teaching Police How To Deal With Dogs
Utah's police department is the latest to add a program to its
police academy to teach cadets how to deal with pet dogs. The
program was championed by Sean Kendall, whose
Weimaraner Geist was shot and killed by a police officer after
coming into the dog's backyard looking for a lost child.
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Secret Menus For Pooches
It turns out that many well-known restaurants have secret menus
that cater to your pooch. You do need to make sure that your pet
can handle some human-ish food before you order. For example,
Starbucks will serve up a Puppuccinno. It's a small cup filled
with whipped cream. Dairy Queen's Pup Cup is a little bit of
vanilla soft serve, topped with a dog treat. If you're on the
West Coast, there's In-N-Out where you can order a Pup
Patty.
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New Pet Product Special Week 2
Animal Radio's New Pet Product Special is underway. We're
featuring the latest in cutting-edge technology for your pets. We
have giveaways for you! Dr. Roger Mugford is
back to claim our number-two pick for this year, the Green
Interactive Feeder. This gadget will slow your dog down during
dinnertime, preventing upset and bloat.
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Pet Sector Exceeds 60 Billion
Top Dog at the American Pet Products Association, Bob
Vetere is back to explain why the pet industry is
exploding and how we spent $60 Billion. It should come as no
surprise that pet-food comprises one-third.
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