DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous 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.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album 
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Dog Talk (05-02-2015) #419: “Everything you need to know about Lyme disease and might have to educate your own vet about.” Dr. Donna Spector, Tracie’s co-host on the Radio Pet Lady network show THE EXPERT VET brings everyone up to date on the when/why/how of Lyme disease; Dr. Melissa Beall DVM PhD was one of the developers of the diagnostic tests for Lyme and other vector borne diseases and talks about dealing with internal parasites like worms (which can pass to people) and external parasites. See more information at www.petsandparasites.org; Aaron Tropp, the owner of the posh Upper East side doggy daycare and boarding facility RUBY & JACK’S, talks about hosting the dog-friendly Pooch Party gala premiere cocktail party October 2nd, the night before the Dog Film Festival launches on Saturday October 3rd.
