Look for more details in the near future for our first and hopefully not our last Whippet Talk Radio Show! It will be an internet show where you can call in and ask questions or just share information and stories, depending on the topic. It should be fun.

That sounds cool!!! We are getting so fancy

We are getting fancy because of our GREAT LEADER! Way to go, Kim.

Woohoo! Sounds great (or at least I hope it will )!!

Woo-hoo!

how cool is that, your so brave, I'd have stage fright and in this case, phone fright, lol

I always did well with improvisational speech and used to make presentations in front of about 100 doctors every year for 5 years. Doesn't bother me.

That sounds like fun and will be something to really look forward to!

Here's a link if you are curious. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Whippet-Talk-Radio

That's very cool. I was expecting something like a podcast and not a video show. I like it and look forward to seeing how this progresses.

Shoot, it's almost midnight and I can't check it out now, but I'll see what it's like tomorrow. Video, huh? Cool!

No, I don't plan on any video. Just audio. Believe me, you all don't wanna see me doing a radio show. It would be a horror show!

Okay! We are going to be on the air in 45 minutes TODAY! 1:00 EST. Billie is going to be my co-host today. So stop by the radioshow site and listen in LIVE.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/whippet-talk-radio

Ahhhhh ah am on thuh Radio raht now! Ahhhhhhhh

Its 1:31 and I can't find anyone!!! Do I have to register to listen?????????

It ran from 1:00 to 1:30 so it's over now.

It's recorded though so you can listen to Kim and me talk, if you want to....I'm afraid to hear how strong my Southern accent sounds.

I just registered so I will go listen. crap. We were out with the dogs and just got home.

I think it went great. Next time Cheryl.

You guys sound awesome!! Not nervous at all. Its so cool to put voices with the faces

Thanks Cheryl! I wasn't nervous either, but I WAS trying to tone down my "twang" a bit.

Here's another link to it, too.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Whippet-Talk-Radio

I hate my voice.

You sound fine!

I was trying to tone UP my twang.

I listened, but with our crappy dail-up connection, it just played bits and pieces, cutting in and out all the time. So frustrating!! I told my husband that we are going to get that hight speed cable connection, and I don't care what it costs!!

Kim, from what I heard of your voice, it is a very pretty voice, and Billie, why don't you like your accent?? I LOVE a Southern accent! That's what makes us Americans - all our regional accents. Be proud of it!

Does the show play better on dial-up if you listen to the recording of it? I didn't register, but I could still listen to it. Do you have to register to listen to the recording of it?

Boyfriend said I sound too much like Emily Latella or something. Like I need to losen it up a bit. He said it sounds like I was reading a script.

Kim you sounded adorable and Billie I love southern accents!! I do an excellent fake one, maybe I will use it when I call in sometime

I don't believe you have to register to listen to the show. Actually, I'll be putting up a player for the show here when I get a chance so you don't have to go to the other site to listen to a past show. I'm not sure if a recorded segment will play better or not dial up. But give it try!

You guys did great! I'm just sorry I couldn't listen to it or call in when it aired live.

It was very cool being able to put voices to the faces. Billie....I loved your accent! And Kim.....I think you did tone up your twang by the end of the show!!

I missed it. My daughter has been working for hours on the computer trying to get all of her class work done. Part of her class work is done on computer only at home. She hates that. She prefers to have a teacher around so if she has any questions to ask she can do it. i hope this works out. She has been working every day very hard till she gets a headache over it.

Oh I don't really mind my accent, I am proud to be Southern! Just don't want to sound too much like I could be on "Hee Haw", that's all!

Kim you sounded fine, don't listen to yo men, men can be stewwwwpid! I'm not even letting Rob listen to me, I'm sure he'd make some smart remark.

Yeah, I like your accent too! It really livens up the show. I'm boring. Boyfriend majored in Television production so he's quick to criticize. Pffft!

I missed it but listened today. I think it went fine. Both of you sounded professional! Way to go. Is it on every Saturday?

I haven't decided yet how often and what time slot yet. I guess it depends on how many people tune in and when I have the time.

I will definately try to listen live the next time and call in. I'm glad that we can listen to the recorded version

You'll do more than that! You are going to co-host like Billie did!

OMG -- I don't even have to listen to the playback from today to know I hate my voice!!! Kim sounds all cute and I sound like a big dork!!! But I'm glad I made it home in time to call in. Next week if I can call in, I will try to think of more detailed SA issues and suggestions.

I'm listening right now. Cheryl! You sound great! And your knowledge and description of how Jake is dealing with SA was excellent! I can't thank you enough for calling in!

I hope so.....I was trying to stay focused after rushing like crazy to get home!! Plus, crazy Jake was on the prowl while I was talking. That's why you sort of lost me at the end, I had to check on my silly boy!

Next week we will have Jake on as the Guest! Wouldn't that be funny? I could have my boyfriend act like he's a dog.

Does your BF have SA?????? Remember --- give him clomicalm and keep his routine the same. No chewies unless he's a good boy!!!

Kim......do you think you might be able to post a reminder about the show the night before it airs? I'd love to hear it live or call in, but I'm so bad with my memory that I always need reminders (I know, I know.....I crab about this with our volunteers needing babysitting, but it would really help those of us with crappy memories. ). I guess I should check to see if there's already a reminder I can have sent to me from the blog site.

Sure. And if you go to the site you can set a reminder there and it will email you automatically.

Woohoo.....a double reminder! Just what I need.

The time went by so fast when we were chatting. I had wanted to read something that I typically post for someone dealing with an SA dog:

There are several things you can try and sometimes finding just the right combination of changes, and keeping a routine is the key.

First of all, make sure that he has a walk and or play time before you leave. That will alleviate some of his anxiety - the more tired the hound, the less trouble he causes most of the time. If there is no time for a long walk, at least chase him around the yard or something like that.

Before you leave (and not right when you are leaving because they know the signs), turn on the TV or radio for him, make sure he has his toys and maybe a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. You can try purchasing a DAP diffuser or spray - many dog owners find it to be helpful You can read about DAP's here: http://www.healthypets.com/dapdogappher.html

I would really try your best to limit his view of the driveway and road. For example, put your babygate across the liviing room entrance if that is how he can see those areas. My guys get very nervous if they can watch me come and go. Remember, when they were at the kennel, they had a limited living space, and they were with many other dogs and people 24/7 - its a HUGE change to be all alone in a big "scarey" house.

When you do leave, make it very calm and unexciting - same thing for your return. Just like "bye sweetie" and hand him his Kong toy - and off you go.

You should dog-proof the areas he can get into until this is under control. Pull your shades up, make sure there are no CD's or books in his reach - stuff like that.

Finally, they do make extra tall baby gates of all shapes and sizes. Here are some good examples: http://www.petedge.com/catalog/search.jsp?...l&Ntt=gates

Hope that helps --- remember to remain calm! It can be frustrating as I know from experience, but they are so worth it.

Don't forget to listen in on Saturday! Topic is on feeding your whippet. List your questions here and I'll read them on the air! First caller wins a prize!

Kim, I like that you added a reminder at the bottom of the board on the Forthcoming Events Calendar. I need all the help I can get.

No one called in. I reserved an hour hoping that I would run out of time and I actually ended the show in 25 minutes.

Sorry Kim I wasn't feeling too well and dozed off. I know that 1 pm is a tough time for the eastern folks, most people are out doing errands and stuff by then.

I'm sorry I couldn't call in......I was working (and still am).

I was thinking this morning that if you wanted to do a show on taking your whippet on vacation, I could call in and help with that. I just couldn't do it next Saturday since I have my show & tell. I could possibly do it the following Saturday (the 23rd). Just a thought.