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 
A Special Christmas Dog Talk
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (12-24-2016) #504: For a very special holiday episode of Dog Talk, here’s a conversation with Tracy, a listener from Batavia, Ohio, whose story exemplifies the very best of the holiday spirit and good cheer. She faced her yearly task of assembling her crew of pooches for their Christmas photo — while having to cope with cancer treatments including chemo, radiation and eventually surgery. She reminds us of the healing power of the love of dogs. Please listen to our conversation and read the blog I wrote about it: radiopetlady.com/radio-pet-lady-blog/dog-training/dogs-christmas-spirit-tracy-batavia-ohio-ordinary-hero/
