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January 2002

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The Value of Training the Kids

Subscribers Only Teaching your children to train the dog can build his or her self-esteem, encourage empathy, and sow the seeds of peaceful conflict resolution.

Off Limits

Subscribers Only It takes only 10 easy steps to teach your dog to leave ANYTHING alone.

Good Intentions

Healing and dog care methods work better when their practitioners are clear about the goal.

Conversations On Compulsion

Subscribers Only Why every dog handler should strive for a pain-free training program, and how the fallout of force can ruin your relationship with your dog.

Grab a Coat!

Forget fashion! Your dog needs a warm coat that fits and goes on easily.

Making Peace With Death

Subscribers Only Not everyone can provide hospice care for a terminally ill dog, but proponents say a natural death may be kinder than euthanasia.

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