The Petting of a Dog

Reward is an integral part of training, and there are many ways in which a dog can be rewarded.  While food or treats may seem like the easiest way to reward your dog for good behavior, it may not always be the best or most effective way.  Food can have limitations as a reward.  Does…

Sick as a Dog: A new strain of flu has spread to man’s best friend

Sick as a Dog: A new strain of flu has spread to man’s best friend

by Guest Author, Joshua Spiert The crisp morning air and slowly warming hue of the leaves bring a dark and sinister traveler. It reveals itself with hacking and coughing, lethargy, and may cause exhaustion or excessive panting. Well, perhaps you yourself never experienced this, but a certain member of your family may have. The dog…

Doggie vacation

For some people, owning a dog means much more than simply having a pet.  It is a way of life and a passion.  These folks enjoy not only spending time with their dog, but also taking educational classes and reading books about them.  They may even be the dog owner who says, “My dogs are…

Good Dog Books

GOOD DOG BOOKS The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior by Pfaffenberger Adam’s Task, by Vicki Hearne. How to Speak Dog by Dr. Stanley Coren The Dog’s Mind, by Dr. Bruce Fogel — helpful for understanding some of the physiology/psychology of dogs Your Dog and You by  Eberhard Trumler Training..A Manual by Konrad Most Understanding Your…

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