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There are disadvantages to certain behavioral training methods

Last week, a reader named Claire expressed her sadness and concern for the subjects of my last few articles, Sally and her dog Pancake....

When Your Dog Doesn't Listen....

One of my main concerns when I’m helping people with their dogs is, believe it or not, the person’s health and well-being. Who knew human...

Your Dog Is Not An Accessory

Your dog is a sentient being. According to Google, sentient means "able to perceive or feel things." If you have ever loved a dog, you...

What Should I Do If My Dog Growls At Me?

Growling is an emotional response. It is not a "disobedient" behavior. You cannot punish an emotion out of a dog (or a human). Growling...

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When Your Lost Pet Won't Come to You: Survival Mode

If your pet ran away from home in fear or panic due to noise (ex: thunderstorms, fireworks, gunshots, etc.), there are a few important...

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How Toxic Masculinity Affects Our Pets

I would like to make one thing clear straight away: I’m not talking about masculinity. I’m not saying all men are bad. I’m not saying...

Are Social Niceties Hurting Our Dogs?

We've all been there. We're walking down the road with our dog and we see another person approaching. We start to tense up, feeling the...