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In this day and age so many of us are turning to the internet for instruction and education. We can get linked up to expert coaches to push us through our physical workouts, get trade school certificates or college degrees without setting a single foot on campus grounds, and even

Understanding Separation Anxiety In Dogs By Linda Brodzik CSAT FDM Separation anxiety, also known as Isolation Distress or Separation Distress is real. It is real for the dog who suffers from it, and it is real for these dogs’ people who don’t know what to do to help their dogs

Humane Dog Training Position Statement This statement reviews the current literature on the effects of training style on animal welfare, training effectiveness, and the dog-human relationship.  The statement includes an FAQ with questions from addressing behavior concerns to finding help and resources for more information. Based on current scientific evidence, AVSAB

Here is a nice video of healthy dog to dog play. You can easily see all four parts of M.A.R.S. in this short clip of my Black and Tan Coonhound, Jolie playing with our young Welsh Springer Spaniel, Katie. M.A.R.S. stands for … 1. Metta signals. These are body language

Fear is so easy to condition into a puppy, but it is so hard to overcome. Understanding how fear is developed I puppies and more can help us work to prevent it. There are five ways that puppies can develop fearful tendencies. They are: 1. Genetics. Fear is passed on

Surprising to many, there is much scientific study dedicated to canine, development, behavior and how puppies and adult dogs learn. Much study is done here in the USA, and around the world, focusing on how dogs learn, how they develop behavior concerns, and more importantly, how best to resolve these