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Shared Blog Post – Do Dogs Need to Be Tired to Be Well-Behaved?
By Don HansonDo Dogs Need to Be Tired to Be Well-Behaved? – An excellent article from Risë VanFleet where she emphasizes the need for moderation in our dog’s physical and mental exercise. Exhausting your dog often does not lead to desirable behavior and wellness – https://www.facebook.com/notes/ris%C3%AB-vanfleet/do-dogs-need-to-be-tired-to-be-well-behaved/10154512455548480
Read moreShared Blog Post – Treat or euthanize? Helping owners make critical decisions regarding pets with behavior problems
By Don HansonIn this article from dvm360, Dr. Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, a veterinary behaviorist discusses factors to consider when evaluating a pet with behavioral issues. While written for veterinary and animal behavior professionals, I believe it will also be helpful to people with pets with behavioral issues. You can read the entire article at … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, and Debarking
By Don HansonDogs are born with ears and tails. They should get to keep them. From Karin Brulliard in the September 8th edition of The Washington Post – Why do we intentionally disfigure dogs and by doing so take away tools they use for communication? It is time for this barbaric practice to end. – https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/09/08/what-many-americans-dont-understand-about-designer-dogs/ … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – Lawn Chemicals Linked to 2 Types of Cancer in Dogs
By Don HansonThis blog post from Paul Ebeling discusses the link between lawn chemicals and cancer in dogs. I recommend you read it if you use lawn chemicals on your lawns or if you take your dog any place where such chemicals are in use. Many states require that commercial applicators post notices that such chemicals have … Continued
Read moreNicole Wilde – Can Every Dog Be Rehabilitated?
By Don HansonIn this blog post, Canine Behavior Specialist Nicole Wilde discusses whether or not every dog that is rescued can be successfully rehabilitated. Her answer, and one that I agree with, is no. Aggression cannot always be fixed. It can sometimes be managed, but management is not failsafe and has it’s own risks. It is important to … Continued
Read moreService Dogs – 10 Things That Make a Dog Unsuitable For Service Dog Work
By Don HansonThis is from a blog post by Kea Grace, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer that specializes in training working canines. In her post, Grace outlines ten characteristics that would make a dog unsuitable for training and use as a service dog. In my opinion, this list is one of the reasons why working with an … Continued
Read moreLinks We Like – 17JAN16
By Don HansonEvery day we review the internet for pet related posts that we think might be of interest to our clients. Usually, they contain valuable information about pet behavior, training, health or nutrition. Occasionally we find a post that is just simply funny. We save the links to these posts and share them in our email … Continued
Read morePet Nutrition – From Dr. Karen Becker – A Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Is Not Healthy For Your Dog or Cat
By Don HansonA great post by Dr. Karen Becker on why it’s not healthy to feed your dog or cat a vegetarian or vegan diet. They are carnivores and need quality animal protein and fat to thrive. <click to read>
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