Hi!
I need help thinking of suggestions for puppy names. I am looking for both registered and call names... ideally the call name goes with the registered name. The litter theme is "Atomic." Thanks!
We have 7 sheep (so this is obviously not a scientific study!). Dorper/Katahdin crosses, pure Katahdin, and a Barbados and her son. The Dorper/Katahdin crosses (Fridge, Harriet, and Taylor) are the friendliest in my crowd. The Barbados and her son (Barbie and Ken, isn't that awful!) are...
Wolf-Kim gave a great response. I see dogs very frequently for nail trimming issues, and can usually make significant process in just a few sessions. Handing issues respond WONDERFULLY to desensitization and counterconditioning.
Here is a good video showing one way of using clicker training to...
Yep, I would take all the same precautions one would normally use. Washing hands, etc. Pregnant women aren't at any higher risk just because they are pregnant. The biggest problem would be on the off chance that she did pick up an infection, there are some meds that are not good for the fetus...
Sorry I didn't post this sooner! Only a few more days!
Dr. Ian Dunbar is giving away a PDF of his books Before You Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy during January.
Dog Star Daily has declared January "Shelter Dog Prevention Month" in an effort to raise consciousness about the need...
Ugh. Accidents happen, and any dog can bite. As much as we don't like to be reminded of it, they ARE predators... and goats (and chickens!) are prey.
I am so sorry that happened to Valentine. I hope she heals quickly, and the dog's owners act responsibly.
Well, I guess I'm going to be in the minority and not "disagree" with the article that was posted. I think it is very interesting. I'd like to have more information, and perhaps read the actual study as it was published to see the methods and numbers. I doubt it would it any way affect the way I...