DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WPPB-Peconic Public Broadcasting, where it has been on the air for 13 years and over 675 consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.
The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester. It is also carried on the NPR stations WHDD 91.9 FM "Robinhood Radio" in Sharon, Connecticut.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album Dog Talk #391 (10-11-2014)
Dog Talk (and Kitties, Too!)Dog Talk (10-11-2014) #391: Christina Capatides from North Shore Animal League explains their Muttigrees project with Yale University, bringing pets into the classroom and stimulating social/emotional learning — and reminds about NSAL’s annual fall adoption event being held at Citifield; author Emily Arsenault’s book What Strange Creatures features a pet-loving young academic whose life is turned upside down when her brother is arrested for murder and she must prove his innocence. [book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWY79-8Bju0 ]; Melanie Coronetz is a breeder/owner/handler of the rare little black foxy breed Schipperkes, like her champion Hercules, who explains the behind-the-scenes of dog shows.
