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Book Reviews – Do You Really Know Your Dog? – Part 1
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the November 2014 issue of Down East Dog News> In her book, Inside of A Dog, author and researcher Alexandra Horowitz writes, “We are known by our dogs— probably far better than we know them.” Horowitz is right, and sadly dogs don’t come with a user’s … Continued
Read morePet Nutrition – How Much Fat Is In Your Pet’s Food?
By Don HansonPet obesity, with both cats and dogs, is a serious problem and one that dramatically affects the health and quality of our pets’ lives, as well as their longevity. Since we control what our pets eat, we can help them stay fit. One way we can do that is by paying attention to the fat … Continued
Read moreComplementary Medicine – Tikken – Vaccines, Aggression, OCD, & Homeopathy
By Don Hanson< updated 22APR18 > This article is part of a larger article, Trends in Training – The Evolution of a Pet Care Professional, which describes my development as a professional dog trainer and our involvement with holistic veterinary medicine. You can find the entire article at: https://www.greenacreskennel.com/2008/04/19/professional-development-trends-in-training-the-evolution-of-a-pet-care-professional/ In April of 2000, our Golden retriever Tikken went … Continued
Read moreAnimal Welfare – Assessing Pets’ Welfare Using Brambell’s Five Freedoms
By Don Hanson< Updated 3JAN18 > (This article was first published in the Fall 2014 issue of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers Chronicle of the Dog – [Click for a PDF of this article]) As trainers and behavior consultants, it is essential for us to consider whether or not a pet’s basic needs are being met … Continued
Read moreEvents – Helping Pets and Their People In Need
By Don Hanson<A version of this article appeared in the September 2014 Down East Dog News> If you read DownEast Dog News I have no doubt that you understand and appreciate the companionship of a pet. Unfortunately, not all pets are so lucky, which is why I’m going to use this month’s column to highlight three organizations … Continued
Read moreCanine Behavior – ADAPTIL™/DAP COMFORTZONE™
By Don HansonAdaptil™, formerly labeled as ComfortZone™ with D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromone), is a product that can be useful in helping reduce a dogs’ anxiety. It looks much like an air freshener that you plug into a wall outlet. When plugged in, it releases dog appeasing pheromone into the air. Dog appeasing pheromone is a substance produced … Continued
Read moreNutrition – Which Brand of Pet Food is the Best? – Part 3
By Don Hanson<A version of this article was published in the August 2014 issue of Down East Dog News> Last month Don discussed how to evaluate the brands of food with a company’s offerings. This month he talks about the ingredients panel. After you have selected a few companies and brands that you feel you can trust … Continued
Read moreDog Training – Alone Training
By Don HansonALONE TRAINING < Updated – 07APR20 > < A short link to this page – https://bit.ly/AloneTraining > OBJECTIVE: To teach your dog that it is safe to be left alone. Dogs are social animals, and most will actively seek out our companionship. They can quickly become accustomed to having us around all the time, which … Continued
Read moreNutrition – Which Brand of Pet Food is the Best? – Part 2
By Don Hanson<A version of this article was published in the July 2014 issue of Down East Dog News> Last month Don discussed how to evaluate the companies making the pet food. This month he discusses how to evaluate individual brands and formulas within a company. After selecting companies you are comfortable with, the next thing a … Continued
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