Ohio emergency – cat that trains dogs has gone missing in downtown Berea. Cat has helped some 30 dogs learn to “leave it.” Someone left the door open.
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Veteran trainer: Owners cause dog problems
Book Review: Dan Sullivan, veteran dog trainer and animal behaviorist animal behaviorist, blames dog owners for the disappoints they have with their dog’s behavior — Wake up and Smell the Poop
Columbia is home to service dog training program
Here is a strong story from the Columbia Missourian about a program at the Central Missouri Humane Society to match vets with PTSD with service dogs.
Consistency essential in puppy training
Here is a good summary of some puppy training techniques. We will practice a good many of these in our puppy kindergarten class. In addition, the class gives you the atmosphere to practice with your puppy among the distractions from the other dogs.
Senior dog on airport duty
Senior duty – Grand Rapids airport adds therapy dog – 10-year-old lab – to help soothe passengers.
What’s going on in class – fraternizing?
Some ‘hand-holding’ in class! (Photo by Mary Romesburg)
Aspiration — run agility in a wheelchair
How about this challenge – UK wheelchair bound trainer determined to enter and run agility competition with her dog. She is hoping for a 4×4 all terrain chair for the run.
‘Praise’ is how your dog learns what you want
Here is a useful blog post on the benefits of positive reinforcement in dog training and the negative impact of hitting one’s dog and other negative actions.
Citizen urge Austin police to have dog behavior training
Austin, Texas, residents are urging police to have dog behavior training to reduce the incidence of dog deaths by police bullets.
Shooting victim’s dogs need home in Hannibal
Sad story: Quincy Kennel Club is seeking homes for two dogs orphaned when their trainer/owner was killed in a convenience store shooting.