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If You Have To Hide What You're Doing…
If You Have To Hide What You're Doing... maybe you should rethink that choice. There is a trainer in my area who is notorious for showing off his dogs--he often has very large packs with him at various events. All of the dogs wear bandanas, not because the bandanas...
Having Fun At School
Having Fun At School It's been a while since I've had an update about SJC/WPHS classes and what's better than a photo update? Last week I snapped some photos in Rally-O class and Canine Enrichment Games class--both classes were small due to three fantastic doggie...
My Series of Posts on Reactivity
My Series of Posts on Reactivity It's hard to believe that I have been blogging for more than 2 years. I have written and published a little under 600 blog posts. I have struggled recently with writing new posts, only partially because when I have an idea, I think...
Play More With Your Dog!
Play More With Your Dog! Although training is serious work, it does not, in and of itself, have to be a serious experience. Two of the key components that I see missing in the way that many people train their dogs are joy and play. Even when they are training using...
Sudden Changes In Behavior
Sudden Changes In Behavior Did your previously quiet dog suddenly start barking up a storm? Did your previously dog friendly dog suddenly start disliking other dogs? Have you seen a sudden increase in unfriendly behavior towards strangers? Your previously...
Best Books For Understanding Reactivity (Squidoo)
Best Books For Understanding Reactivity (Squidoo) Just yesterday I published another Squidoo article I thought you would like to read or be linked to. You can get a quick preview from the screen shot below! Get reviews/synopsis for 5 of my most frequently referenced...
Aging Out Of The System–dog play
Aging Out Of The System--dog play "My dog used to love going to the dog park and playing with all the dogs. He was always fantastic and never had a problem with any of the dogs at the park. Recently he's been getting into fights at the dog park and I don't know what...
Be Courteous During Vet Visits
Be Courteous During Vet Visits Considering they service animals, vet offices are typically not set up with animals (particularly dogs) in mind. Their waiting rooms are set up to provide the maximum number of seats for people to sit and wait. Unfortunately this set...
DBPM–The Do's and Don'ts of Greeting a Dog (repost)
Originally posted 5/25/12 DBPM--The Do's and Don'ts of Greeting a Dog We've talked extensively about dog body language, why dogs bite, how to prevent dog bites, how kids should interact with dogs and more...but one thing I haven't yet touched upon is how people should...
My Hope For Everyone
My Hope For Everyone Last week I got together with SJC blog guest star, Meika and her mom for a walk at a local park. After our walk we decided to hit up a local ice cream shop for a post-walk snack. It was a gorgeous evening and there were a handful of people in...