Mother’s Day Column [youtube Aq8y0SNeRdQ] I’m not sure where the phrase, “a dog is man’s best friend” came from but it really needs the addition of “and a family’s mom is a dog’s best friend”. Mother’s day is as good a time as any to take a look at the role moms play in making […]
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If you want to teach a dog to walk on a loose leash – slow is fast. Walking around the neighbourhood is unwise. Lay a foundation in the yard and start to add common distractions by visiting places to continue your training. Train near bike paths, pedestrian walk ways, near dog parks. Check out my
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I often use this clip in workshops for dog trainers, veterinarians and vet techs when we talk about methodology, ethology and the role of discipline in dog training. At first glance it can be a little confounding. Look carefully and see if you can guess what the grandmother taught the puppy. It definitely learned something but
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A Mexican Internet company has found a new way to reward conscientious dog owners for picking up after their pooches: with a free wireless Internet signal if they stoop and scoop.
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Dog owners in Germany are bracing themselves for the introduction of a license that would require passing written and practical tests and could cost hundreds of euros. Authorities in Lower Saxony passed a law last year requiring owners to prove their basic knowledge about dogs and for the pets to pass a behaviour test. Berlin
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Sensory stimulation is an essential part of a dog’s life. In contrast to wild animals who are exposed to a variety of natural sensory stimuli, a shelter dog’s sensory stimulation may be limited or too much. Some research suggests that even sounds that do not occur in the wild, such as classical music, may offer a benefit. Learn
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