Happy Holidays from ForceFreePets & Green Acres-2025
Information on a Holiday Sale at Green Acres Kennel Shop from 12/18/25 through 12/24/25 at 1PM
December 18, 2025
Woof Meow Pet Tip for 12/1/25 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Green Acres Appeal for Hungry Pets
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for December 1, 2025, where Don addresses the 19th Annual Green Acres Appeal for Hungry Pets, a fundraiser for the Eastern Area on Aging Furry Friends Food Bank.
December 2, 2025
Online Resources for Pets You Can Trust
Don reviews six online resources that he trusts to provide reliable, helpful, and factual information about pets.
November 30, 2025
Can You Trust the Information About Pets You Find Online?
Don discusses the dangers of accepting advice about pets you get online from a stranger, who may not even be qualified to give recommendations on the topic. Your pet is a sentient living being, far more complicated than a dishwasher or cell phone. Whether related
November 30, 2025
Woof Meow Pet Tip for Nov 10 2025 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Preparing Your Pets for the Holidays – Part 1
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for MON November 10th, where Don shares some tips to prepare your pets for the upcoming holiday season.
November 12, 2025
A Shared Blog Post from All Dog-Are Shock Collars Hurting Your Dog?
This video from All Dog, Are Shock Collars Hurting Your Dog? should be required viewing for everyone who cares about dogs, including every pet care professional. I will warn you that it does contain graphic videos of dogs being shocked and photos of dogs that
November 12, 2025
Reflecting on 30 Years as a Pet Care Professional–The End of Dominance–No Pain, Force or Fear
This is the first in a series of articles in which Don reflects on how the pet care industry has changed for the better over the past 30 years. He discusses how canine behavior experts have universally condemned the use of dominance and aversive methods,
November 8, 2025
Woof Meow Pet Tip for Oct. 27, 2025 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – COLD WEATHER SAFETY-1
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for MON October 27th, 2025, where Don addresses cold weather safety for our pets.
November 7, 2025
Accepting Your Dog for Who They Are
Don discusses the importance of accepting our dogs for who they are and the importance of always being patient and kind. He shares a story of how he let his ego become so wrapped up in making his dog Gus “perfect: that it damaged their
September 30, 2025
Woof Meow Pet Tip for SEP. 29, 2025 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Fire Safety for Pets
Don discusses fire safety for pets and their people.
September 29, 2025