More dry food is under recall notice. As someone who recently got lectured by a vet about how “dangerous” raw diets are and how I should use Science Diet or Hill’s I find it disturbing that more veterinarians don’t broaden their nutrition perpectives. But, I guess when you’re on the take from pet food manufacturers,…
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Getting Sirius about dog training
Last weekend I had the privilege of attending a seminar in Portland, OR, about treating dog aggression, fearfulness, and anxiety given by Dr. Ian Dunbar. For those that don’t know Dr. Dunbar, he is one of the world’s foremost authorities on positive training. For the past 40 years, his trailblazing work has changed the way…
Nothing to sniff at
Just in case you needed another reason to train your dog… Here’s a great story from the Seattle Times about how special dogs are helping make a fortune for their owners. Read this, then start looking for the next K9 Nosework class that’s starting up. http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020326043_trufflesdogswashingtonxml.html
Top Dogs
Much like pop music, America’s choice for dogs can change as time goes by. Last year’s big star falls by the wayside as a one-hit wonder while this year’s darling takes the spotlight. So are the old standards still winning our hearts? AKC takes a look as they name this year’s top breeds. http://animaltracks.today.com/_news/2013/01/29/16758060-which-breed-is-americas-top-dog-of-2012?lite
Big anniversary
It’s hard to believe that once upon a time, a therapy dog was a novel concept. But this group helped lead the way for countless others who over the last quarter century have made a huge impact on the lives of millions. http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/article/Therapy-dog-program-celebrates-25-years-4159950.php#photo-3971780
the American Canine 