When you teach your dog a behaviour, it can be easy to assume that the dog has learned exactly what you think you have taught him. But you don’t control what the dog learns. The best you can hope for is to strongly influence what your dog will learn through good, clear training techniques.
Being Bennie: Life with a Wise-Ass Parrot
When a naive human adopts a wise-ass African Grey parrot who knows hundreds of words, including swear words, life is certainly never dull.
Puppy Love
“I don’t want another dog,” I reminded my family as I reluctantly trailed behind them toward the doors of the Humane Society. “They need to be fed, bathed, taken to the vet, taken for walks and of course be cleaned up after…and you know who’s going to end up doing that.” I continued with my […]
Three Reasons Why Your Dog Isn’t Responding: Part 1
There are at least three good reasons why your dog doesn’t respond the way you hope he will. Eric Brad explores the relationship between humans and dogs, and offers advice on how to improve the lines of communication between you and your dog.
Crazy Cat Lady? I Think Not
I am okay with some wrinkles. I am fine with the shifting shape of my butt. Even my worsening arm wattle isn’t that alarming … but accepting crazy cat lady-ness? Uh-uh.
If Humans Had Tails: Self-Esteem Lessons From Dog Shows
How much different would the lives of humans be if we had tails? Want to feel more confident? Just lift that tail!
What If We Could Communicate With Dogs?
It was early evening in the spring of 2002 when I found myself 10 feet across the kitchen from a dog with bared teeth and lowered head. He was growling in a low, menacing rumble. As I looked into his fixed, steely eyes, I could hardly believe this was the dog we had raised from […]
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