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 
The Depth of Dogs’ Cognitive Abilities
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (12-08-2018) #600: Featuring Linda Case, Ellie Laks, and Sara Driscoll. Linda Case talks about her book “Dog Smart” and research on the depth of dogs’ cognitive abilities; Ellie Laks’ book MY GENTLE BARN: CREATING A SANCTUARY WHERE ANIMALS HEAL AND CHILDREN LEARN TO HOPE, is a moving account of a refuge for animals and children; Ann Vanderlaan is one-half of the writing team who comprise author Sara Driscoll, and discusses their latest dog-centric thriller STORM RISING – AN FBI K-9 MYSTERY.
