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Beyond Basic Dog Training
Basic good manners training (sit, down, come, etc.) is vitally important to help your canine family member learn how to survive in a world...
Verbal Cues: The Better Alternative to Dog Commands
It is well known in the dog world that our canine companions are primarily body language communicators, i.e., visual learners. This makes sense; they...
Letters and Corrections: March 2021
Collar Safety
I read with interest your article about collars, tags, and the risks associated with both. (“Don’t Wait! Prevent Collar Accidents,” December 2020.) ...
My First Dog
When I was 13 years old, my 19-year-old sister came home with her 3-year-old hound-mix, Frecklebelly (FB for short), and FB’s 10 puppies. My...
Can Dogs Eat Horseradish?
A favorite condiment for humans, horseradish gives everything from steak to deviled eggs an extra kick and boasts some potential benefits for people. The...
Can Dogs Eat Oranges?
We want the best not only for ourselves but for our pups too. If oranges have benefits for humans, it’s natural to wonder if they can help our pets stay safe, healthy and prolong their lives. But not everything humans eat is safe for dogs.
Don’t Wait! Prevent Collar Accidents
I’m not one of those dog owners who has her dogs wrapped in cotton wool, constantly looking to protect them from any and all...
“Quarantrain” Your Dog: How to Train Your Dog While Staying Home
See that dog surfing your counter as you read this? You know, the one who jumps on you during your Zoom calls? That’s your...
Savor The Flavor: Slow Feeder Device Test
Can your dog make an entire bowl of food disappear faster than you can say, “Bon appétit?” Has he ever inhaled a bowl of...
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Without Treats
I use treats when I train. So do my clients. Now that positive reinforcement training has a 25-year-plus track record in the dog world (supported...
The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'.
My Latest Foster Dog Is Something of a Mystery
There’s an old Chinese parable that goes something like this:
A farmer gets a horse, which soon runs away. A neighbor says, "Oh, so sorry...