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The Art of Treating
Vivian Levén Shoemaker, CPDT-KA
Fur-Get Me Not Dog Training Director and Owner of POSITIVE DOG
Food is something all healthy dogs and people enjoy to lesser or greater degree. After all, it is what keeps us alive and being hungry is not much fun. This is why food in training lingo is described as a primary reinforcer. The dog does not have to learn that food is a good thing, it is innate. Other examples would be; drink, exercise, smells, visuals (especially for herding dogs), some touch and sexual contact.
Dog Blood Donation – How Doggie Donors Can Help Save Lives
By Jamie Eaton Volunteer, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue; Apprentice, Kissable Canine
I had never given any thought to dogs and their blood prior to my Lucky Dog Bryn being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness in August. I can now say from personal experience that there is a severe shortage of blood available for transfusions. Because it can be difficult to successfully cross-match a unit of donor blood to the recipient, it can be very to find blood for your pup in an emergency situation.
Bryn’s Story
Many young families or families-to-be would love to have a dog to complete the pack. Great dogs are made, not born. Even if there are no plans for little two- legged additions to the family, all dogs need to learn how to tolerate children. Life can bring surprises! You may have relatives who visit with children in tow, walk past a bus stop, or want to enjoy some time in a park. It is better to be prepared, and have safe interactions.
Common Preventable Emergencies We See in the ER
By Dr. Dondi Dahlgaard, Southpaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center
So before you buy your next bag of food or pick up a special treat for Fido, here are a few things you should keep in mind.
Ingredients listed on a food label are listed in order of amount by weight. The first ingredient listed will be the most prevalent with the last ingredient being minimally present. Ideally, you want the first few ingredients to be named animal proteins such as chicken, lamb, venison, herring, etc. Meals should also be named, example chicken meal, fish meal.
By Lisa Colon Tudor, CPDT-KA, Owner KissAble Canine, LLC
What does leadership mean? Does it mean that I have to be dominant? I need alpha status, right? Shouldn’t I be walking in front to be in charge?
Many owners come to me with the same issue- help teach my dog to walk nicely on the leash. Walking your dog is good for your dog and good for you. Walking keeps both of you healthy, entertained, and strong. However, when leash walking is unpleasant, our walks become battles, or worse, do not happen at all.
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