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A monthly look at animal and dog issues, including best owner practices, behavior and much more!
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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 ...
The Wisdom of Rotating Your Pets Diet – Part 2
By Guest Columnist, Kate ... - Sep 01In her second month as my guest columnist, Kate Dutra, co-host of The Woof Meow Show and Green Acres Operations Manager continues to discuss the ...
What’s in a Name - The Importance of Choosing and Using Your Dog's Name Wisely
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01Your dog's name is an essential signal you will use when you want to communicate with him. At its most basic, to your dog it means, “pay attention ...
An Open Letter to Shelters & Rescue Organizations,
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01I unequivocally believe in the mission of animal rescue; it has provided me with seven dogs and six cats that became great companions. Having ...
Things I Wish I Had Known…
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 04When I brought home my first puppy in 1975, I bought the dog food recommended by her veterinarian. When I got married and both my dog and Paula's ...
Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Training Dogs
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 28In September I wrote the 1st of a series of columns entitled “Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Training Dogs” [ FMI – ~ ] This month I ...
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...
Which Companies Are Behind Your Pet’s Food?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 01As a pet food retailer, I am part of an industry that many believe, myself included, has a well-deserved reputation for being deceptive. Many ...
The Wisdom of Rotating Your Pet’s Diet – Part 1
By Guest Columnist, Kate ... - Aug 01For this month and the next, my column will be authored by Kate Dutra, my co-host on The Woof Meow Show and our Operations Manager at Green Acres ...
“Leashes? We don’t need no stinking leashes!”
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 31Dogs love to explore and run; both things they cannot enjoy while on a leash. For those and many other reasons, many of us look for opportunities ...
Going to the Dog Park – Is It a Good Idea for You and Your Dog?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Apr 01A trip to the dog park can be a joyous excursion for many dogs, but that is not always the case. A successful visit to a dog park depends on four ...
Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Training Dogs
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01Last month, I described how in 1991 I had been told to use a choke collar to train our dog Gus and how that damaged our relationship. I defined ...
