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Call that a ball? Dogs learn to associate words with objects differently than humans do

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According to new research, dogs learning to associate words with objects form these associations in different ways than humans do.

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Canine tail chasing resembles human obsessive compulsive disorders

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Not surprisingly to us, a study covering nearly 400 dogs revealed several similarities between compulsive behavior in dogs and humans and revealed some interesting things. Looks like the list of what dogs have to teach us about ourselves just keeps growing…

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The Behavior Tree

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Please understand that your dog’s ability to learn is amazing. If you continually send your dog the right signals in a way that he can understand, he will begin to be more compliant, less combative, more pliable to your requests, and more settled and calm. If you are willing to do the hard work and not expect your dog to learn by osmosis, I know you will never regret taking a dog training class with your furry friend.

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Calling All Dog Experts: What kind of dog is that?

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While many people like to know “What kind of dog is that?” just to satisfy their curiosity, dog breed designations have also been used in an attempt to predict future behavior, match pets to families, find lost dogs, and even to restrict the ownership of certain types of dogs. Breed lineages are frequently guessed based on their physical appearance, but it is not known how accurate these visual breed assessments are. Well, perhaps we’re about to find out…

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Too Dog Tired to Avoid Danger

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Like Humans, Dogs Engage in Riskier Behaviors When Their Self-Control Is Depleted

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3 News Anchors….3 bites…the patterns…What can we learn?

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Each of these bites had the same subtle warnings that were missed by the people on the scene. Often the commentary is that it was out of the blue or all was going fine… not so…

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“He Doth Protest Too Much” – What no one ever told you about how to clean your dog’s teeth

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February is Pet Dental Health Month. Some of you may go out to get your dog’s teeth cleaned and/or vow to do regular cleanings at home. You may have even rushed out to get a “dental kit” of pet-appropriate dental supplies so you’d have everything you need… but now what?

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Why, Willow? Why?

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HELP! I have a 10 month old puppy, she’s half Shih Tzu/ half Maltese. Her name is Willow and she’s adorable and I love her very much. For the most part she’s done well with training, but for no reason what so ever she’ll regress and start having “accidents”.

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Poop Eating Puppy (and sticks and rocks)

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My 8 mo old lab mix keeps trying to eat everything on our walks. Bark, rocks, leaves garbage, even poop… I tried to look up training tips on this subject; however I’m not coming up with any suggestions on how to correct this behavior.

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Fear Should Not Define Limits of Learning for Dogs

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It doesn’t matter why your dog doesn’t “like” something. If your dog is going to experience this “something” on a regular basis, it is time to insight change. You are the only conduit by which your dog can experience change, because your dog does not have the ability to recognize the NEED for change, or to seek it out.

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Growling is Good

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Dogs growl for a reason – it is a valuable warning signal. What would happen if a dog’s instinct to growl is “trained out of him?”

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Keeping Your Dog, Your Child and Yourself Safe at the Dog Park

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Dogs are wonderful communicators with each other and with practice you can learn to read a great deal about a dog’s intent, mood and message. This is especially important in a group play situation such as an off leash dog park.

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Training with Energy

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The idea of sharing “good energy” is not just a “woo-woo” concept reserved for earth mothers and flower children; it is how to effectively communicate with a different species.

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Performing Home Health Exams on Your Pets: Why & How

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We love our pets! We spend vast amounts of time, energy and money on them. We buy them everything they need, spend time with them playing, walking and bonding. One thing we don’t do is take an active roll in their health care. You as the pet owner have an advantage over your veterinary professional when it comes to knowing your pet’s normal behavior. Learning how to do Home Health Exams (HHE) can save money, create a stress-free veterinary experience and create a stronger bond between you and your pet. HHE’s are totally free and only take 15 minutes a week.