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AVSAB’s Position Statement on Using Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals
Question: Would you purposely hurt your dog? …….. Many people purposely hurt their dog in the name of ‘training’ and it saddens me. I...


Puppy Training Video: Teaching a Puppy to Sit for Greetings
Happy National Puppy Day! I have been working with Dutchess, a 17-week old black lab for about 2 weeks. Her mom, Gretchen, is very...


Dog Training: Working on Down Stay for Impulse Control
Luna and I have been working together since she was 8 weeks old. For a doodle, she is actually fairly calm, but sometimes, she has what I...

Penny: Dogue de Bordeaux's Leash Reactivity turns into Relaxed Walks
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial Dog Training Success Story Testimonial I adopted my Dogue de Bordeaux Penny from Big Dogs Huge...


Dog Training: Growling is Good
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention week, and my discussion continues with a review of the different body language and vocalizations that...

Milo: Boston Terrier Was Kicked Out Of Class and Then Found the Help He Needed
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial We adopted Milo in November 2011 from MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue (MABTR). We met the...

Juniper: Smart Cattle Dog Rescue Overcomes Aggression Towards Other Dogs
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial When I met Juniper she was five months old and behind bars at a Denver, Co. municipal shelter as a...


A Client’s Story: Patience and Management are Key to Introducing a New Dog to Resident Cats
I brought home a black lab puppy to add to my family, and I already had 2 dogs and 3 cats. Andy was a parvo survivor, very mellow,...


Dog Training: Keeping the Peace- How to Introduce and Manage Dogs and Cats who Live in the Same House
Twenty-five years ago, I moved back in with my best friend and roommate from college, and our constant companions back then were a dog...


Dog Training; How to Manage and Prevent Barking out the Window
Window film on the bottom of the window. As dogs get older, their behaviors can change. My dog, Turtle, has recently developed a habit of...
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