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Tending to other family pets helps you be a better caregiver to the one in hospice
While having a consultation with a family with one geriatric dog receiving hospice car…
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dogs
Thank you for not walking your dog
Upon meeting with a family of a happy Labrador mix a few weeks ago, the busy mom of tw…
dogs
What dogs do post-training may enhance their ability to master new tasks
Dogs do a lot, albeit unintentionally, to remind us how to live life well. The value …
reactivity
Reactive dogs need help to feel empowered when faced with their triggers
It's not unusual for a dog owner to be uneasy when they first contact me about car…
pets
Talk to me: conflating a dog's ability to process human language with comprehension puts them at a disadvantage
One of the top things that I impress upon people when it comes to companion animals is…
hospice
'My Last Dog' Syndrome stunts our perception of our current pets and can exacerbate behavior problems
It's been ten months since my 15 year-old St. Bernard/shepherd mix Gretchen died, …
pets
Be wary of products and methods that promise a 'quick-fix' in addressing unwanted dog behaviors
I find my myself repeating a handful of mantras. One of which, 'nothing worthwhile…
dogs
Conflict resolution over a neighbor's barking dog may be easier than you think
I'm no stranger to barking dogs . In fact, I revel in being able to understand th…
dogs
'Do as I do' poised to be a credible method in training, highlights dog's capability as social learners
One unseasonably-warm spring day in 2000, I was knelt down in a soon-to-be flourishing…
dogs
Dog bites can be prevented by understanding canine body language, honoring personal space
Dog bite: those words have an emotional resonance, don't they? If you've ever …
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