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A monthly look at animal and dog issues, including best owner practices, behavior and much more!
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There Are No “Stubborn” Dogs
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP - Jun 01Steps 1 thru 7 For the past two months, I have addressed why dogs can appear to be "stubborn" In my following two columns; I will introduce twelve ...
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! – Part 1 of 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Apr 01I have often heard a prospective or existing student say, "Can you help me? My dog is so stubborn." I'm not a fan of the word "stubborn." Too ...
Dogs and Automobiles – Part 2
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01A dog may suddenly refuse to get in the car for several reasons. The vehicle may have become a predictor of something unpleasant such as a trip to ...
Why is it Suddenly so Difficult to See the Veterinarian?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01Some of my clients have commented on the long lead times to get appointments with their veterinarian for several months. In addition, new clients ...
Critical Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your Pet at a Boarding Facility or with a Pet Sitter
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01Every year millions of dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages are cared for by boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and family ...
Pet Food Facts
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01I have reviewed what constitutes the most natural and best nutrition for our dogs and discussed the various factors that contribute to a pet ...
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! – Part 2 of 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01Last month I reviewed reasonable reasons why a dog might choose not to do something we ask the dog to do; the dog is stressed (anxious, afraid, or ...
Our Pets Most Important Nutrient – Water
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01The most important nutrient we provide for our pets is not the food we buy at the store or make from fresh ingredients. It is water. Water is also ...
Knowledge to Enrich the Life of You and Your Dog - The Best Dog Books of 2021
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 01It's the holiday season and a time when we often think about giving gifts to others. The greatest gift my parents gave me was a love of reading ...
AVSAB Issues Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 01In August, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) issued a position statement on humane dog training. The position statement ...
Pet Food Facts
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01Last month I reviewed the cost and convenience of feeding your dog a homemade diet, commercial frozen raw food, and a commercial lightly-cooked ...
Pet Food Facts
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jun 01Last month I started a review of three factors we must consider when choosing how we feed our pets: what constitutes the best nutrition, the cost ...
