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A monthly look at animal and dog issues, including best owner practices, behavior and much more!
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PET FOOD MYTHS & FACTS – No. 1
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01What we feed our pets matters. Unfortunately, there are many myths about pet nutrition. Even more alarming, the pet food industry lacks transparenc...
“People Food” versus “Dog Food”
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jan 04After last month's column, I was sent an email stating,“Before consuming something myself, perhaps I need to start thinking, would I feed this to ...
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 ...
Thank You, Trivia & Gus!
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01January marks the anniversaries of two of the dogs that helped me become a better dog trainer and a better person. Trivia – I had wanted a dog ...
Which Are the Best Treats for Dogs?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 30There are three typical reasons people give their dog treats. In order of importance, they are: 1) as reinforcement or rewards for desired ...
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 ...
