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Dogs’ Intelligence On Par With Two-year-old Human, Canine Researcher Says

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ScienceDaily (Aug. 10, 2009) — Although you wouldn’t want one to balance your checkbook, dogs can count. Stanley Coren (and Me) They can also understand more than 150 words and intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats, according to psychologist and leading canine researcher Stanley Coren, PhD, of the University of British Columbia. He […]

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Attacked by another dog

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John, My dog’s name is Maggie. She is a 3 year old Shih- tzu. Last summer she was bitten by a Border Collie whose owner said that his dog would love to play with Maggie. When he opened his gate. The Border Collie immediately attacked Maggie, and grabbed her. She screamed so loudly a neighbour,

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Pedestrian Safety

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Hi John, I am a triathlon coach and would like to talk to you about dogs. I’m not sure if you are aware but dogs can be a very serious threat to athletes as they are out in the country training. I have a number of athletes who have some very serious issues with dogs.

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Pets and the Elderly

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Hi John, My mother is elderly (80) and recently her Lhasa Apso died. She is heartbroken and needs another dog. She wants a puppy but we don’t think she can house train a puppy at her age, as well she has a severe visual impairment and a puppy has a lot of energy and we

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Dog is afraid of eating and drinking out of a bowl.

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Dog is afraid of eating and drinking out of a bowl.

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Hello John, Could you please help me figure out why for the last 3 years my 12-year-old mixed black lab refuses to drink out of a bowl and now even a flat platter. She approaches her food bowl with fear as well. If there is even the slightest bit of noise or if her food

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Feeding Schedule for a Labrador Retriever

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Dear John, We have 2, two year old Labrador retrievers that provide us with great affection, humour, entertainment and exercise! One has an issue that is food related. He has always been a picky eater but now will often refuse to eat at mealtimes which are twice a day. He will eat some now and

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Dogs’ Intelligence On Par With Two-year-old Human, Canine Researcher Says

Attacked by another dog

Pedestrian Safety

Pets and the Elderly

Dog is afraid of eating and drinking out of a bowl.

Feeding Schedule for a Labrador Retriever