Pet Theories Podcast
Every week, we answer our listener's most awkward pet questions, from cat training troubles to macaw manners. Plus, some helpful dog training advice, cool new pet tricks, and review all the latest news for animals. Please send any and all of your pet questions to [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2019
61. Dainty Towel Theory
Welcome to an all new episode talking about animal science that isn't happening because of the government shutdown in News for Dogs: from counts of humpback whales still happening in Hawaii without t…
60. Pointy Ears Theory
Happy New Year, everyone—We're back with an all new episode!
Before the government shut down, the TSA considers how the children were judging their dogs. Ford designs a noise canceling dog house, …
59. Puppy Bail Theory
We’re back and as full of news for your pets as ever! We appreciate your patience. Now on to the animals! We make up for missing an episode with a bunch of news. To start, there’s another dog food r…
58. Fall Back Theory
And your questions: Can I ride my bike with my dog? How do I deal with my family feeding my dog table scraps at thanksgiving? And a Beyond Sit combo with day light savings time shifting techniques!
57. Trick or Theory
Happy Halloween! We have a sporktakular episode for you all today! From eclipsed bees to dogs carrying MRSA around hospitals, hear all the news for animals to keep you up at night! Plus a deep look…
56. Avian Drunk Tank Theory
We talk about some drunk birds in Minnesota and some new research on preventing separation anxiety. Then we answer your questions on wedding doves, whether dogs have a “most important meal of the da…
55. Monkey Won't Doo Theory
This episode has all the answers—What's going on at PetSmart? Did you get scammed and lease your pet? Well, NY State can help! And have these female cockroachesfigured it all out? Plus, your questi…
54. Spiders! Theory
In this episode we talk a lot about spiders in the news and on twitter. And give advice for a cabin-fevered dog during a hurricane. Just where should your dog go to the bathroom when you aren't allow…
53. No More Shock Theory
This week, we say "good show" to England for banning shock collars, talk about mis-identified dogs (with some killer charts and graphs), and get a bit into why your pup is watching you pound. And we…
52. Historically Accurate Crow Theory
This episode! A summer dog flu alert. Plus, a French theme park hires some industrious crows. Plus, your questions about puppy pronouns and dog-park flirts. Eve has a Dennis Miller moment. Oh, and h…
51. Déjà vu all over again Theory
This week, we're looking back at some of your favorite questions, along with an encore presentation* of our interview with the Senior Keeper at the Carolina Tiger Rescue.
In this episode...
- Can I co…
Episode 50! Unextinct American Dog Theory
It's episode 50! We discuss the DC cat census, along with the ancient dogs of the Americas, and some new research about a rare dog cancer. Check out this seagull! Plus your questions on horse pe…
49. Ripple Theory
This week, we talk about training people (surgeons, no less) with dog clickers, the ASPCA rehabbing "unadoptable" dogs, and if humans are causing animals to be more nocturnal. And dingos and their …
48. Digression Theory
This week, we have News for Dogs, and then some . . .
- First, we talk about a new study on equine sex stereotyping
- Then—how human encouragement influences dogs puzzle solving skills
- and we briefly …
47.5 Interruption Theory
Sorry for the delay in a real episode this week, but Efrem went to HerosCon instead!
Go to our website pettheoriespodcast.com and check out the great drawings of Olive Oyl that he got made.
47. Billionaire Buffalo Theory
This episode, we discuss a squirrel and its new pinecone stash, the lesser long-nosed bat being taken off the endangered species list, a new Guam kingfisher born at the Smithsonian, and whether "emot…
46. Lonesome Dog Theory
This week, we help out two dogs waylaid by their owners' romantic lives.
Plus, we look into the seedy world of wildlife photography, Jacksonville's newest dog park, and the wonderful intestinal flo…
45. Spring Awakening Theory
This episode, we're all about it finally being springtime!
We answer your questions about helping your anxious dog cope with thunderstorms, and long road trips with your best friend.
Plus news about …
44. Lie Down with Dogs Theory
As a special Anniversary Edition of the show, we're devoting the whole episode to this fascinating Washington Post story about the weird, co-dependent relationship that's sprung up between two unlike…