This post is brought to you by: Why do trainers use really good treats to teach dogs new behaviors? Because like us, dogs LOVE to eat. Positive-reinforcement training says “Yes! You did that right!” when a dog offers the correct behavior, and in my experience, really good dog treats are the best and easiest way …
It all started with a tap on the shoulder while I was seated at a mess table in the dining facility of the U.S. military base in Baghdad, Iraq. I turned to discover a familiar face, but one that that took me a breath or two to recognize. It was a face from half a …
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This is a big month for Riggins and me. We are in the process of moving, and my baby boy factored heavily into the choice of where we are going. Circumstances led us to have to find another place to live. The last time we moved, Riggins was 1 year old. Next month, he will be 11. That means we …
I often feel sorry for dogs, even those living in the lap of luxury. One reason I do is because dogs are masters of human communication, both in how we communicate with each other and how we communicate with them. Human beings, for the most part, have very little clue what dogs are saying with their …
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Are you up on the Dogspotting trend? It’s an online social game that’s run through a Facebook group. As its name suggests, Dogspotting is all about spotting dogs while you’re out and about, taking a pic of the pooch, and then sharing it with the group, which awards points based on a number of factors. How …
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