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This article was previously published September 10, 2018, and was updated on July 11, 2022. Pam Dennison is the author of the best dog training books! My guest on today’s The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ is award winning author of the best dog training books you’ll ever read, Pam Dennison. She is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America and the winner in 2010 of the DWAA’s prestigious Maxwell Award. Links to three of her books are provided below; for a full list, see the store on her website pamdennison.com. About Pam: “If you don’t have time to train your dog, get a stuffed animal,” is Pam’s Motto. Pam teaches many different types of classes at her 7,000 square foot facility in Belvidere, NJ and has presented seminars across the globe on a myriad of topics. She holds regular 3-day seminars called Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. […]
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You think everything is fine with your cat or dog, but is it really? How would you know about your pet’s health conditions for sure unless you are able to communicate with them directly to find out how they are really feeling? After all, who better can tell you how they really feel, if they are in pain, are experiencing loss of vision or hearing, are feeling stressed, depressed or have a headache or a toothache? They seem to be okay so you go on about your life. Then one day, your furry companion won’t eat, acts depressed, vomits, shows signs of cat skin conditions or whimpers in pain. Without the skill of animal communication so you can find out straight away what’s wrong and take the appropriate action, you simply can’t know exactly what the real problem is. You don’t know where the pain or discomfort is coming from, […]
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This article was previously published December 3, 2013, and was updated on July 8, 2022. Working to achieve the Square Halt Although it’s sometimes sought like the holy grail by dressage riders, a square halt is not to be valued as an end in itself, but for what it tells you about your horse’s development. Think of it as a measurement of progress. In fact, how a horse stands, either under saddle or in-hand, can tell you a lot. Obtaining consistent square halts is one of the best ways to tell if your training is heading in the right direction. If a horse is engaged and balanced before being asked to stop, he will inevitably halt square; his legs will be equally balanced underneath him. More frequently, though, halts are anything but square. It’s common to see riders wiggling around in the saddle trying to “square up” their horse after […]
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This article was previously published November 5, 2013 and was updated on July 5, 2022. If you have kids, learning which are the child-friendly dog breeds is important when selecting your pet You might know that caring for a dog can help children learn to be more responsible, but studies show that dogs also boost self-esteem in children, enhance social skills, and help them to be more cooperative and share. Whether you’re looking for a purebred dog or mixed-breed dog, here are a few that typically do well with children. Remember, an adult must always supervise interactions between any dog and children, and the kids must be taught to treat dogs gently and respectfully. via GIPHY Airedale Terrier The “King of the Terriers” is hugely versatile, performing successfully as a hunter, guide dog for the blind, livestock herder, elegant show dog, and loving family pet. Airedale Terriers are smart, sensitive, and […]
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Guest post courtesy of Beth Martel. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. You may not have thought of having a first aid kit for your dog… If you have a pet dog at home, you must be aware of his playfulness. Preparing your dog’s first aid kit and keeping it with you while traveling just like you carry one for yourself is vital if you want to keep your pet safe and well. You can add a few essentials for the dog in your own first aid kit, or you can also buy the first aid kit that is specifically made for pets, available at pet stores easily. This article will help you in assembling the first aid kit for your dog with the all items that […]
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