Dogs
Shared Blog Post – All About Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds – They’re NOT!
By Don Hanson< Updated 16JAN22 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/AreDogsHypoallergenic > Many people desperately want a dog in their life but have allergies. There are dog breeds advertised and promoted as being “hypoallergenic.” This would seem to imply that if you get one of these dogs, you will not have an allergic … Continued
Read moreRecommended Resources on Kids & Dogs
By Don Hanson< Updated 28MAR20 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/GAKS_Kids_DogsResources > Dogs and children can become wonderful companions. However, do not assume for one second that a dog and a child will automatically enjoy one another and live together harmoniously every moment of their lives. Parents need to teach both child and dog … Continued
Read moreHelping Your Dog Thrive – Brambell’s Five Freedoms
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was first published in 2018 as a five-part series in the January, February, March, April and May 2018 issues of Downeast Dog News > < Updated 1FEB20 > < A short link to this page – https://bit.ly/Brambells-1-5 > < Click to download or print a PDF file containing all … Continued
Read moreRecommended Resources for People with Pets
By Don Hanson< Updated 29NOV19 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/KnowledgeforPetParents > Our pets do not come with a user manual, and their normal behavior can often be quite different from what we expect or desire. When we chose to live with another species, it is important to understand their normal behaviors as … Continued
Read moreWhat’s Shocking about Shock – What Science Tells Us About the Use of Shock in Dog Training
By Don Hanson< A short link to this post – https://bit.ly/ShockBARK-JUL2019 > < UPDATED – 27JUL19 > < A short link to a podcast on this topic – https://bit.ly/WfMw-WhatShock-27JUL19 > < The original version of this article was published in the July 2019 issue of Barks from the Guild, a publication of the Pet Professional Guild. >You may … Continued
Read moreBook Review – Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog by Linda P. Case
By Don Hanson< Updated 20MAY19 > < A short link to this article – https://bit.ly/BkRvw-Case-DogSmart > < A version of this article was published in the December 2018 issue of Downeast Dog News> If You Love Dogs or Work with Those Who Love Dogs, You Need to Read This Book! What we know about the science of … Continued
Read moreRemedial Socialization – Bring the Junkyard Home
By Don HansonOBJECTIVE: To help a neo-phobic dog habituate to novel objects in their environment. Dog/handler teams are appropriate for this exercise when: The dog is well bonded with and trusting of the handler. The handler is very sure that this exercise will work. If there is any doubt, consult with a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) … Continued
Read moreRemedial Socialization – The Watch the World Game
By Don HansonThe original idea for this protocol was developed by Laura Van Dyne CPDT-KA, The Canine Consultant LLC, Carbondale, CO. OBJECTIVE: To help a neo-phobic dog habituate to novel people in novel environments Dog/handler teams are appropriate for this exercise when: The dog is well bonded with and trusting of the handler. The handler is … Continued
Read moreDog Park Etiquette – Dr. Sophia Yin
By Don HansonThis poster from Dr. Sophia Yin illustrates some basic dog park etiquette. You can download your a copy of the poster from Dr. Yin’s website at https://info.drsophiayin.com/dog-park-etiquette-poster
Read moreHow Can I Tell When My Dog Is Anxious or Fearful?
By Don HansonAs a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) I work with clients with dogs with a wide variety of anxiety related issues. In some cases, the dog has a minor fear towards a particular type of person, and other times the dog might be terrified. Most people recognize the latter, but many see a dog that … Continued
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