Dogs
Dog Behavior – Introduction to Canine Communication
By Don Hanson< Updated 05JUL21 > < shareable, short link to this post https://bit.ly/CanineComm > Even though dogs do not ‘talk’ in the same way that we do, they do manage to communicate with other dogs’ quite well. Dogs use some forms of vocal communication (whine, bark, growl, howl, etc.) … Continued
Read moreCanine Behavior – Understanding, Identifying and Coping with Canine Stress
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the July 2021 issue of Barks from the Guild, a publication of the Pet Professional Guild> < Updated 17NOV21 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/Canine-Stress > A podcast about this article – https://bit.ly/WfMw-09OCT21-CanineStress > Like us, our dogs can and do experience … Continued
Read moreReflections on 20 Years as a Pet Care Professional – Changes in Dog Training
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the October 2015 issue of Down East Dog News> On October 11th, it will be twenty years since my wife Paula, and I closed on Green Acres Kennel Shop, becoming its third owner. Most of the time it seems like that was only yesterday. However, when … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Pet Care Options When You Go Away: Pet Sitter, Neighbor, Boarding Facility
By Don HansonIn this weekend’s episode of The Woof Meow Show Kate and Don discuss various pet care options for owners when they need to go away and the pets cannot go along. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a pet sitter, family/friends/neighbor and a professional boarding facility. Listen to the show by clicking here https://traffic.libsyn.com/woofmeowshow/WoofMeowShow-2015-09-05-Pet_Care_Options_When_You_Go_Away.mp3 … Continued
Read moreCan You Trust Your Blogger and What You Read on the Internet?
By Don HansonAs the internet has grown, blogging has become very popular. It’s a great medium for a writer to share their thoughts and an easy means for a reader to learn something new. However, as we’ve learned from that famous commercial for State Farm Insurance just because it’s on the internet does NOT mean it’s true. … Continued
Read morePets, Who Cares for Them When You Are Away?
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the September 2015 issue of Down East Dog News> It is September, and Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. If you plan on going away for either holiday and will need someone to care for your pets at that time, you should … Continued
Read morePet Health and Wellness – Your Pet’s Behavioral Health Is As Important As Their Physical Well-Being
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the August 2015 issue of Down East Dog News> Since April of this year I’ve been writing about a trend towards kinder and gentler pet care; our pet-friendly philosophy at Green Acres Kennel Shop, the force-free principles of the Pet Professional Guild, and the fear-free movement … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Dog Training Questions for Don and Kate with special guest host Dr. Mark Hanks – part 3
By Don HansonDr. Mark Hanks from Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic has been a frequent guest on The Woof Meow Show, giving Kate and I several opportunities to “pick his brain” about a wide variety of topics. For quite some time he’s been asking to “host” the show and to turn the tables so to speak; interviewing Kate … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Dog Training Questions for Don and Kate with special guest host Dr. Mark Hanks – part 2
By Don HansonDr. Mark Hanks from Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic has been a frequent guest on The Woof Meow Show, giving Kate and I several opportunities to “pick his brain” about a wide variety of topics. For quite some time he’s been asking to “host” the show and to turn the tables so to speak; interviewing Kate … Continued
Read moreCanine Behavior – What Should I Do When My Dog Growls?
By Don HansonA dog that growls is not a bad dog. <This article was also published in the July 14, 2015 edition of The Maine Edge> While a dog’s growl can be frightening and disheartening, it also serves the very useful purpose of alerting us or another being that the dog is feeling threatened, uncomfortable or angry. … Continued
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