Meet Our FearfulDogs.com Soulmates

I “met” Debbie Jacobs through Twitter  (that social networking & mini-blogging site I mentioned a while back). We are fellow crusaders against out-dated training methods, especially when applied

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Here in this house (a tribute to rescued dogs)

I wish I knew who wrote this because it’s really lovely. BUT a friend and colleague sent it to me today, saying it sounded like my house …

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Baseline Training for Fearful Dogs: The Relaxation Protocol

Does the Relaxation Protocol work to teach dogs to be calmer? We first began using the Relaxation Protocol in fall of 2007. Back when I first posted these

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The History of Dog Toys

Below is a link to another really neat piece I wrote for the American Kennel Club on the history of dog toys. In addition to interviewing toy designers,

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When We Dream About our Dogs

Ages ago I asked about dreams you have about your dogs. Thanks, again, for your input. Well, in journalistic circles, where the motto is, “Blogger, do not scoop

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Great Radio Interview: Temple Grandin

There is a debate over at Dolitter today about dominance-based training. I personally oppose it not just for fearful dogs but all dogs. Fans of people like Milan

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CSU Offers Dog Budget Advice

From my contacts at Colorado State University’s veterinary school — During times of economic struggle, pet owners may be looking for ways to reduce the cost of caring

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Blogroll Expansion

In between naps the other day (due to this hideous cold that will NOT die), I sat upright long enough to clean up my blogroll links. I had

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The Rise in Veterinary Spending & The Current Economy

I wrote a piece last week on the recession’s impact on veterinary medicine. In my research to help quantify things, I found some interesting data. For example, between

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Canine Body Language

So, I went through Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff a second time. Much of the info I already knew, but here are a handful of things

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