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How a shelter dog is made

August 24, 2010
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Ian Dunbar talks about how dogs become shelter dogs. The message in this short video is vital for anyone who is getting or has a puppy, works with shelter or rescue dogs, or anyone considering adopting a shelter or rescue dog. (Photo credit: bk2000)

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Why Puppy Kindergarten is vital for your dog

September 11, 2009

Do you have a puppy between eight weeks and three months old? Then there’s not a minute to lose: enroll your new friend in Puppy Kindergarten! The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recently released a position statement recommending puppy socialization classes for puppies three months of age and younger. This recommendation is an exciting [...]

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The 15-minute feeding schedule

April 7, 2009

What is the 15-minute feeding schedule?

It’s the simplest way to alter the way your dog interacts with you, with the least effort on your part.

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Roundup: Your adolescent dog

September 23, 2008

A roundup of articles to help you and your pup sail through the choppy waters of adolescent months. “Adolescent Changes” From Dog Star Daily. No, you’re not losing your mind — the cute puppy who would never leave your side is now blowing you off and stealing from the trash. Learn what to expect, and [...]

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Three simple strategies for training your dog not to jump up

June 11, 2008
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Teaching your dog not to jump up on you or your guests may seem like an impossible task, especially if you have a dog who loves people (and people who love dogs)! How many times have your guests been greeted at the door by your overenthusiastic canine’s nose and front feet, while you haplessly shout [...]

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How old should my puppy be before I start training?

April 12, 2008

“How old does my puppy have to be before I can begin training?” This is a question I am asked often. The puppy in this video is 10 weeks old; but you don’t even have to wait that long! “Training” starts the day you bring your new dog or puppy home to live with you [...]

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Your agility dog: Building focus and drive (Part One)

March 25, 2008

In agility or other dog sports, we often hear about a dog’s drive. Maybe someone has said your dog has a lot of drive, or could use more drive. What is “drive”? Sometimes you’ll hear people talk about different types of drive in dogs, such as fight drive, play drive or prey drive. For our [...]

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Want a smarter dog? Try target training

March 9, 2008

An easy way to add to your dog’s repertoire of tricks or commands is to teach her how to target objects. Targeting (or “target training”) means your dog pays attention to, and then performs an action based on, a particular stimulus (usually an object such as your hand, or a target stick). A dog putting [...]

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Dog chases squirrel: Predatory arousal and calming signals

March 5, 2008

This dog gives us an excellent look at arousal; in this case, predatory arousal. Note her dilated pupils and wide-mouthed panting. Watch during the first five seconds of the video as she licks her lips — this is a calming signal asking the person with the camera to please “back off.” Keep an eye on [...]

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Classes in Athens, Ohio

February 22, 2008

Our fun, easy-to-follow class curriculum is designed to maximize success for you at home and in real life. Written by a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and designed to make the most of your precious time, Best Pets class lessons include: How to get your dog to pay attention to you, in spite of distractions; Getting [...]

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