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A monthly look at animal and dog issues, including best owner practices, behavior and much more!
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Preparing Your Dog for Winter & the Holidays
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01As the days get short, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, we need to take some extra measures to ensure our dogs will be safe and comfortab...
Where Can I Find A Humane and Ethical Pet Care Professional?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01I am often asked to help people find pet care professionals. I know and recommend many such individuals throughout the USA. Still, if I don't know ...
Dogs and the Stuff They Put In Their Mouths
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01One of the first things a new puppy parent learns is that dogs, no matter what their age, like to put things in their mouth. They approve when ...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01For the past two months, I've written about people's perceptions of what makes a dog the “perfect” choice for them, and how behavior affects the ...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 1
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01I am often asked, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I always start by asking for clarification, “How do you define “perfect”? Typical responses are: ...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Pets and Their People
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 01The holidays are upon us, and I have some holiday gift suggestions that will be beneficial to both you and your dog. The gift of patience –Teaching...
Reflections on 25 Years as a Pet Care Professional
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 01October 10th, 2020, will mark my 25th anniversary as a pet care professional. It's a journey that started on April 6th, 1991, in McFarland, ...
What Do You Feed Your Dog?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01At least once a week, someone asks me, “Don, what food do you feed your dog?” Based on experience, they expect me to say, “I feed my dog brand X ...
Thoughts on the Pandemic & Our Dogs
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jun 02The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, at least for a time. Unfortunately, many of the changes have great potential to impact our ...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 2
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01Last month I started to address the question, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I discussed how I have heard people define “perfect” and how what ...
Book Review–What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers by Amy Sutherland
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jan 01In my December column, I encouraged you to give your pet the gifts of patience, knowledge, and an attitude that emphasizes frequently rewarding ...
I Need Help with My Dog
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01Dogs do not come with written instructions, and whether you have an 8-week old puppy, a six-year-old rescue dog, or anything in between having a ...
