The Dominance Theory of Dog Training is Hooey The Association of Pet Dog Trainers considers dominance training harmful to your relationship with your dog. The researcher whose early wolf research inspired dog trainers to explain dog behavior in terms of dominance hierarchy now explains why that model is wrong for most wolf packs. And operant …
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Know Your Limits – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Our current foster dog, Layla, is a beagle mix. What’s she mixed with? Mexican jumping bean. No Dog is Perfect Layla is the easiest dog we’ve ever fostered. She’s affectionate, calm, and sweet. She’s happy to go for a walk with you. But if it’s cold, she’s just as happy to curl up near you …
10 Tips To Take Your Dog from Homebody to Adventure Pup
Do you fantasize about living a Subaru commercial? Fit, active person hops into car with Adventure Dog by her side. Spends a perfect, sunny day frolicking in the surf or admiring the view from a mountain lookout. Everyone returns home tired but happy. But what if your dog’s idea of a travel adventure is going …
Introducing the Web Series That Will Leave You Begging For More
If the successes of Downton Abbey or Girls are any indication, I’m not the only person who loves following a continuing story. But my new favorite is better than either of them. I’ve recently discovered a series of webisodes that bring drama, hope, conflict, joy and most of all, love to the small screen. Oh …
11 Insanely Useful Weird Dog Commands
Sign up for a dog training class and you’ll teach your dog some basic (and boring) cues: sit stay come Yeah, they’re helpful. But Honey and I have our own list of instructions. And they’re much more colorful. A Few Daily Dog Training Cues and What They Mean Cue What It Means Wait Stand or …
Ready for Summer
I’ve hit the February wall. Biking home from work in the snow last night was it. I’m entering warm weather fantasy land. How about you?
12 Cheap Dog Treats That Won’t Kill Your Dog
Want more? Check out 30 Best Cheap and Safe Dog Treats From The Supermarket As I read about dogs becoming ill or dying from cheap treats, I vow to buy Honey only the best. Then I see the unit price of high quality treats in our local pet supply. Meat treats cost more per pound …
Don’t Compare Yourselves to Others – Good for the Dog; Good for You
You might think I’m the last person to worry about bucking society’s standards. I’m car-free in the country that worships the automobile. I don’t own a television, cell phone, or iPod. I don’t pluck my eyebrows, shave my legs, or color my hair. I spend hours each day writing about dogs without getting paid for …
Speaking to Dogs So They Don’t Understand You
My last dog, Shadow, was great around the house. As a hound mix, she cared more about her nose than anything else. So we could talk about her right in front of her face and she’d pay no attention to us. That’s not true with Honey. She hears everything we say. And she responds. If …
I’d Rather Have Sand in My Fur
While sniffing out just the right video to share this morning, I came across a series that was hopeful, inspiring, and beautifully shot and edited. While I’m waiting to hear if the filmmaker will give me permission to feature her videos on my site, I guess I’ll go to the beach. I’m just about ready …