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How To Say “No!” In Dog Language (Effectively)
It was only after several owners pointed out to me that I never say "No" to their dogs, that I [...]
Pain or Intimidation in Dog Training – Beware!
Everyone with any sense knows not to hit their dog. I recently contributed so-called "expert opinion" to an article explaining [...]
Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts, Part V: The Big To-Do(s)
Canine Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts Part V: The Big To-Do(s) Finally, a few big "Dos" for your fearful or anxious [...]
Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts, Part IV: Avoiding Avoidance
Canine Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts Part IV: Avoiding Avoidance 1. Don't avoid! Don't cross the opposite side of the street [...]
Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts, Part III: Building Trust
Canine Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts Part III: Building Trust 1. Don't kill yourself trying to figure out why your dog is [...]
Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts, Part II: Leashing Up
Canine Fear/Anxiety Dos and Don’ts Part II: Leashing Up 1. Don't use a back-clip harness, unless your dog's physiology requires [...]
Canine Fear And Anxiety Dos and Don’ts, Part I
I recently had the privilege to speak at yet another fun and educational seminar from the good people at Brooklyn [...]
To Tyson
Last week I cried as a sweet, peaceful, loving dog stopped breathing in my arms. Then I cried tears of [...]
Silly or Anxious? Dog Emotions and Viral Videos
Quite frequently, when someone shows me a "cute" animal video or photo on YouTube or Facebook, I don't react appropriately. [...]