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Training Calmness
Why are other dogs splashing in my bath? And now for a report long overdue ... The Calm Energy [...]
Ready, Set … Train!
Well it's the end of another summer, which for me means the beginning of obedience class - and time to [...]
The Dog’s Diary – Insight Into A Dog’s Mind
You've probably already seen this hilarious guess at what dogs and cats are thinking. (It went viral recently on Facebook, [...]
Fun At Career Day!
[nggallery id=1] Last week I had the privilege of visiting PS273 in Brooklyn (grades K-5) on Career Day. Bunches of [...]
Why Do Dogs Do This?
It's been a joy writing my "Dog Collar Round-Up", finally putting in print my answers to one of the most [...]
Dog Collar Round-Up, Part V: The Glorious Martingale
Ok, really it's just called a "Martingale" collar - the "glorious" part was added by me. Because I love and [...]
Dog Collar Round-Up, Part IV: The Gentle Leader Head Halter
The "Gentle Leader" is one of the most popular forms of head-halter. (Other versions include the Halti and the Canny [...]
Dog Collar Round-Up, Part III: Slip/Choke and Prong Collars
Slip collars, or "chokers", are a standard of "old-school" dog training. They are so-called because the collar passes through its [...]
Dog Collar Round-Up, Part II: The Front-Clip Harness
Front-Clip Harness The next dog walking system I want to review is a current favorite among dog trainers: the front-clip [...]