The Delicate Art of Saying Goodbye to Our Dogs
Our mentor has left us. Vincenzo Rudolfo Pooparetti, dog-father of the Belgian Mafia, has shuffled off this mortal coil. Elvis has left the building. That small brown dog who became such an important part of our lives has passed away.
Lessons from Our Dogs – Forgiveness
Dogs are wonderfully forgiving. Past wrongs are quickly forgotten; relationships are almost instantly restored. Humans have a great deal to learn from dogs.
Dog Aggression – Fear, Fact, Fiction and How To Cope
If we take precautions to understand our animals and give them what they need to be successful in our lives, we can reduce the chances of them ever acting out in an aggressive fashion.
More Life Lessons from Dogs: The Love You Give
Katie’s volunteer work as an SPCA dog walker teaches that the more love you put out there, the more you receive, from some very huggable furry friends.
Humanity and the Moral Imperative of Dog Training
The dog has been with us for centuries. But without humans, would the dog exist at all? It’s an interesting question. Having made our canine companions such an integral part of our societies and cultures, do we have a responsibility for their welfare? If so, how far does that responsibility extend?
Life Lessons from Dogs
Dog walking teaches one SPCA volunteer with a big heart how to truly appreciate living – and loving – in the moment.
Can Dogs Talk? Conversations with Tiramisu
Eric Brad says dogs do talk to us. The question is: are we listening? Read about Eric’s remarkable relationship with his dog Tiramisu and discover how the methods Eric has learned can improve your communication with the dogs in your life.
Socializing for Success: Raising a Happy, Confident Dog
My wife and I happened to fall in love with a breed of dog that falls outside the mainstream. The Belgian Shepherd (in the United States – Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Malinois) is a herding/guarding breed developed in Europe to … Read more →
Dancing At High Speed – Dog Agility
The sport of Dog Agility has been an unexpected delight for both my dog and me. In the beginning, it was a reason to teach my dog a number of novel behaviours using Clicker Training and operant conditioning. But my adventures with my dog in this wonderful sport have taught me a great many lessons about kindness, persistence, patience and trust.
How to Bring a Dog Back to Life: Part 2
This is second part of the story of Scruffy, a six-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd who was rescued from the horrors of life in a puppy mill. It's also the story of Gillian, the incredible woman who turned to modern dog training techniques and … Read more →
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