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Shared Blog Post – Dogs That Should Avoid Going to a Dog Park from Dr. Karen Becker
By Don HansonIn this post from May 10th, 2019, veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses dog parks and why they are not appropriate for all dog dogs. < Click to read Dr. Becker’s post > For additional information on dog parks, you may wish to read these articles on my blog. Before You Visit the Dog Park – … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – The Controllers & The Controlled: Why I Don’t Do CGC Testing by Rain Jordan
By Don HansonIn December of 2018 Rain Jordan, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, a professional dog trainer published an article on her blog ( https://www.expertcanine.com/blog/ ) entitled The Controllers & The Controlled: Why I Don’t Do CGC Testing. I do not recall when I first read the post, but when I did, I was very impressed as I felt … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – Food Transitioning versus Food Rotating: What is the Difference?
By Don HansonI have been rotating what I feed my pets for years, and at Green Acres Kennel Shop we have been recommending dietary rotation to clients at least since 2012 when our Operations Manager Kate wrote about her experience rotating diets in our newsletter that May ( FMI – https://bit.ly/DietRotation ). On April 12th of this … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – FDA Updates on Heart Disease in Dogs – Hemopet – Dr. Jean Dodds
By Don HansonOn July 23rd I first updated you on a report by the FDA discussing a potential connection between grain-free pet foods and canine heart disease. Today while attending a webinar presented by Dr. Jean Dodds I learned of new information on this topic release by the FDA. This information indicates that “Based on the data … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – Midstate (PA) woman says kennel used shock collar on her dog
By Don Hanson< Updated – 1APR19 > < A short link to this page – https://bit.ly/ShockWHTM28MAR19 > This story from WHTM ABC 27 in Harrisburg, PA dated March 27th, 2019, interviews Stephanie Hastings who left her dog Becker in the care of a boarding kennel in Pennsylvania. Becker came home from the kennel acting withdrawn and, “… … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – Why You Should Avoid On-Leash Meetings
By Don HansonA great poster from SpiritDog Training on the importance of avoiding on-leash meetings between dogs.
Read moreShared Facebook Post – Cats, Carriers & Transport
By Don HansonBelow you will find another great poster from our friends at Mighty Dog Graphics. This poster also offers sound advice when taking your cat to the boarding facility, or anytime you transport your cat. Please do not assume that you will NEVER need to transport your cat anywhere. It will happen. Click on the image … Continued
Read moreSHARED POST – Family Paws Parent Education – Being Dog Aware – ALWAYS!
By Don HansonThis educational post from my friends at Family Paws Parent Education on their Facebook page Dog And Baby Connection illustrates the importance of ALWAYS being aware of a dogs body language and how quickly it can change as the dog get stressed as the child gets closer. “Changes in proximity are absolutely fascinating. So often, … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – the dodo – Cesar, When You Hit A Dog You Pay The Price
By Don Hanson< a short link to this post – https://bit.ly/dodoDW-Holly > If you found this post because you have a dog that is guarding their food or is doing any type of resource guarding or other form of aggression, I strongly encourage you to seek professional help from a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant ( click to … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – What My Dog Taught Me About Consent
By Don Hanson< Updated 15NOV19 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/Dog-Consent > This post by Jenny Efimova from The Happy Dog Blog discusses how the author, an advocate for trauma survivors of domestic and sexual violence learned that the same principals she used with people, “meeting them where they are” are every bit … Continued
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