The question comes from Mike Richards (no, not the one on air here) a morning man in Bridgewater, N.S., who wonders if pet owners actually leave some medium playing for their dogs or cats when they leave the house. 

It seems like your typical talk show fodder. But in my case, the answer is a definitive yes - I always leave the sound of a human voice on when I have to say goodbye to my precious pooch for any length of time. I generally pick CFRB, because I know it will always be talk. 

As for DogTV, which Richards briefly mentions in his short piece, I've actually seen this thing and even watched it for a few minutes. It has to be one of the most bizarre ideas ever conceived, especially since I'm not convinced a dog can ever properly see an image on your TV. The "programs," such as they are, consist of a host of categories, including Stimulation, Relaxation and Exposure, which is not a porn channel, but rather one filled with odd sounds. 

I have no idea who subscribes to this thing, but someone does - it's been around for a number of years, so it must be making money. 

My dog hates it when I go out. He's developed a strategy over the years - if he sees me putting on a coat, getting a mask or otherwise getting ready to leave, he rushes to the door and lies down in front of it, trying to make it impossible for me to go. It never works, but what a smart pooch he is!

As for leaving CFRB on when I'm gone, I have no idea if he likes the shows he hears, but I will say this - in all the years I've been doing it, I've never once come home and found that he's changed the channel!

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