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Words, Woofs & Meows
A monthly look at animal and dog issues, including best owner practices, behavior and much more!
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Help! My Dog Gets Distracted (And Sometimes Wild and Crazy!!!) in Public
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01When we put our dogs into new situations, they often divert their attention away from us and toward anything and everything but us. Sometimes they ...
Unreasonable Expectations and Misleading Advertising
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jun 01When we bring a new dog into our home, things do not always work out the way we want. I find that there are two common reasons this occurs; we ...
Helping Your Dog Thrive
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Apr 01In the past three months, we have examined the first three of Brambell's Five Freedoms; Freedom from Hunger and Thirst, Freedom from Discomfort, ...
Helping Your Dog Thrive
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01Last month I introduced you to Brambell's Five Freedoms and how they provide a valuable reference point for assessing a dog's quality of life. I ...
Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 01The holiday gift-giving season is upon us, and for many of us, that means finding that special something for our friends with dogs. I believe that ...
Does My Dog’s Breed Matter? – Part 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01This is part three of a three-part series on the importance of understanding your dog's breed, and what the dog was bred to do before selecting a ...
How Hemp-Derived Phytocannabinoid Nutraceuticals May Help Your Dog
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01Marijuana and hemp-based products are being promoted for medical reasons for dogs. Research indicates that phytocannabinoid nutraceuticals can be ...
Helping Your Dog Thrive
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01This is the last of a five-part series in which I have discussed Brambell's Five Freedoms and how they provide a valuable reference point for ...
Helping Your Dog Thrive
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01In the past two months, I have been addressing Brambell's Five Freedoms and how they provide a valuable reference point for assessing a dog's ...
Helping Your Dog Thrive
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jan 01We have a responsibility to make our dog's life the best life possible. Your dog's quality of life is directly under your control. Over the next ...
Words, Woofs and Meows
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 27Like it or not, winter is coming, and we need to consider how this change in seasons affects our pets. Dealing with the Cold, Snow, and Ice • Once ...
Does My Dogs Breed Matter? – Part 2
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01Last month I started a three-part series on the importance of understanding your dog's breed and what they were bred to do before selecting a dog. ...
