WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives
Audio archives of spoken word broadcasts from Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill (weru.org)
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Joel Mann
Topic: Why are cops shooting our dogs?
Key Discussion Points:
a)What is your goal with producing the documentary Puppycide?
b) What can be done to help Police Officers get the education they need?
c) What do you see happening with this problem on a national level ?
Guest: Patrick Reasonover, Producer of Puppycide: puppycide.com
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic Dangers of the cold with dogs, and nutrition
Key Discussion Points:
A) nails splitting on the ice
B] what to look for in dog food
C] If a home made diet is wanted -what to watch out for
Guests:
Dr. David Cloutier, Veazie Animal Clinic
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: Interview with Kim Baker
Key Discussion Points:
a] How does one learn to become an animal communicator
b)What are the benefits of Reiki
c]How can Medical Marijuana help different ailments with your dog
Guest:
Kim Baker, Expert in holistic health for animals
Reiki Master Teacher
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: Cat Talk
Key Discussion Points:
a] What is a Cat Friendly Practice
b)What to look out for health wise
c] Best way in bringing another feline into the home
Guest: Dr. Michael McCaw, Veazie Animal Clinic, Feline Wellness Branch
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: Cop’s killing dogs
a]Police getting no training on how to read a dog.
b)Cops shooting our dogs for NO reason
c]Citizens fighting back.
D] International hacker group Anonymous shuts down Hawthorn CA Police Dept after dog killing.
Guests by name and affiliation
Rod Sparkowich Coastal Canine Consulting
Retired Police Officer !5 yrs
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: New books about dogs
Key Discussion Points:
a] Ted Kerasote—A better diet
b)Ted Kerasote—way to keep your dog living longer
a] Martha White – E.B. Whites dogs over the years
b]Martha White – How E.B. Interacted with his dogs on the farm and in the city
Guests by name and affiliation:
Ted Kerasote Pukka’s Promisre
Martha White E.B. White on Dogs
Hosts: Jon E Ford
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: The creation and duties of a police dog
Key Discussion Points:
a) The training from a pup to a certified Police Dog
b) Keeping your dog alive in a HOT parked car
c) The power of a “tracking nose”
Guests:
Sgt. Shawn Willey Ellsworth Police Dept., Rod Sparkowich
Hosts: Jon E Ford and Rod Sparkowich
Engineer: Amy Browne
Program Topic: Knowing your dog
Key Discussion Points:
a] Most important factor in understanding dog behavior
b) How to read your dog’s body language
c]Getting to know your dogs personality
Guest: Darlene Arden -Animal Behavior Consultant
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