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
Woof Meow Pet Tip for September 15, 2025 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Dogs and Public Events
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for Monday, September 15th, where Don encourages you to think twice before taking your dog to a public event.
September 15, 2025
Woof Meow Pet Tip for September 1, 2025 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – How and When We Grieve Matters
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for September 1, 2025, where Don discusses how his dog, Muppy, was recently diagnosed with cancer and how she taught him that the best thing he can do for her is to postpone his
September 1, 2025