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86-year-old woman killed while watching dog at Moore home, family says it had attacked beforeAn 86-year-old woman died after a dog she was watching attacked her at a Moore home, but a family member said this wasn't the animal's first violent incident. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are quite a few downsides to allowing pets to sleep in bed with you. While many people enjoy the comfort and companionship, here are the main concerns: 1. Sleep Disruption Pets often move around, change positions, snore, scratch, lick themselves, or wake up during the night. This can reduce sleep quality even if you don’t fully wake up. Dogs may stretch out and take up space. Cats are often m...

Zoonotic Diseases & Animal Control Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. For professionals in animal control, sheltering, humane investigations, and field enforcement, understanding zoonotic risk is a core part of officer safety, public health protection, and effective case management. This episode includes AI-generated content.

In May 2026, 50-year-old Jodi Cowan was fatally mauled outside her Cocoa, Florida, neighborhood. Her neighbor, 29-year-old Linda Cutler, was arrested and charged with felony manslaughter after investigations revealed she knew her dogs were dangerous and repeatedly failed to contain them. This episode includes AI-generated content.

We had Kim Schwartz on the DFUTCS Podcast to discuss court procedures, courtroom language, and the “Easy Eight’s.” It was an informative conversation covering how the judicial process works, the importance of understanding legal terminology, and practical insight from her experience serving in the Muscogee County Judicial Circuit in Columbus. This episode includes AI-generated content.

We had Dee Barns on the podcast DFUTCS for our “Easy Eight’s” segment, where we discussed his longevity in the animal control profession throughout Texas — from the days of little to no training and limited resources, to now having strong support from command staff and improved professional standards across the field. It was an awesome time catching up, sharing experiences, and hearing his perspec...

The return of Aldwin Roman from SC Humane Society (S3EP 52#) to talk about his CAWA Certification, and how it help help ever part of job duties. This episode includes AI-generated content.

I had an awesome conversation with former Animal Services shelter director Gracie Lankford Griggs regarding her struggles with the lack of support from her city commission and the failure to properly train and equip her to successfully complete the department’s mission. This episode includes AI-generated content.

On February 25, 2026, 74-year-old Diane Emily Pellington was mauled to death by three neighborhood dogs in the Hiwassee Dam community near Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina. The dogs were on their owner’s property at the time of the attack, which occurred on Cross Creek Lane. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey everyone — quick update on the case verdict. Please tune in and share your comments in the chat. This episode includes AI-generated content.

he bench trial for a father charged in the death of his 3-year-old daughter after a dog attack continued Thursday. It comes after the young girl  was mauled by dogs  during the week of Christmas in 2024. Advertisement It will be up to a panel of judges to decide whether Warren Houston is innocent or guilty. Houston  pleaded not guilty to charges  of manslaughter and child endangerment. WARNING: Th...

200 episodes strong! 🎙️For this milestone episode, I had the honor of sitting down with IAABC & CDBC certified behaviorist Jennifer Shryock. Her insight, experience, and practical guidance were next-level. We ran through our “Easy 8’s” and dove deep into one of the most important topics out there—preventing fatal incidents between children and dogs. This wasn’t just a conversation… it was life...

The return of Karen K. Sparapani (also check her out on S2EP 41# Invest in your prople), Karen and I discussed the unnecessary fatal dog mauling of a 7 year old; by canine had documented aggression propblem.  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Well needed talk about holding self and co-workers accountable at work, we get honest on this episode This episode includes AI-generated content.

A brief discussion about the complainant or owner kicking you off their property when you're attempting to just do your job! Sexy! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Live DFUTCS podcast, S6EP 196# Exotice in Da house!  With special guest Kati Kourse as my expert explaining Exotics A-Z, behavior, speices and handling. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here's a quick check list for upcoming ice storms, stay safe Dudes & Dudettes This episode includes AI-generated content.

With Jenne Rosegay and Fernando Casadevall call in on the hotline as my special guest and host. We talked about my 3 Livestock cases LIVE!!!!  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Instructor JT Taylor came back on the show to talk about (Quailty Training) in animal control and animal welfare. Great talk while JT was driving on the road, awesomeness! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Live DFUTCS podcast about the cruety case involving a embedded harness case This episode includes AI-generated content.

Live Talk Recap: “What Is the Job of an Animal Control Officer (ACO)?” Had a great live discussion breaking down the real role of an Animal Control Officer—far beyond just picking up animals. We covered public safety, animal welfare, community education, bite prevention, enforcement of local ordinances, and the emotional realities of the job. The online participation was fantastic, with thoughtful...

Great conversation today with my live audience on “Holiday Bite Case Season.” We focused on how increased visitors, overstimulation, unfamiliar children, and disrupted routines during holiday get-togethers can raise the risk of dog bites—and, more importantly, what families can do to prevent them. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Great conversation with the "Dog Guy" Dr. Jim Crosby about our topic (Does altering your dog change it's behavior?) Live podcast  This episode includes AI-generated content.

DFUTCS Morning show episode about (Special requirements for new dog owners), 52 minutes talk about becoming a responsible dog owner classes before obtaining their new canine! This episode includes AI-generated content.

So we discussed a friendly conversation which dog was better....