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By The Clicking Of Our Thumbs, Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way ComesCover photo care of Erica Beckwith of A Matter of Manners. -By Kristi BensonAlthough you won’t find this anywhere in our official literature, one of the unspoken, informal mandates of the Academy is that we should be having some fun with...
Puppy Priorities: What Really Matters in the First Few Weeks
Puppy Priorities What Really Matters in the First Few Weeks-By Vanessa Charbonneau, RVT, KPA-CTP, CTCPuppies are a regular part of my job as a dog trainer, and whenever I talk with a new puppy parent, I ask what their specific goals are. More often than not,...
A Good Trade: Online Coaching for Food and Object Guarding
A Good Trade Online Coaching for Food and Object Guardingby Jessica Ring, CTCThe look of astonishment on my client’s face wasn’t unusual. Her dog had a history of growling, snarling and biting if anyone came near when he was chewing his favorite bone. And she...
Conversations About Dire Wolves
Conversations about Dire Wolves Risk Perception and Fear of DogsThe Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about human evolution and the real risks, to both humans and dogs, that result from our fear of dogs. Kristi:When people...
Nation Pet Dental Health Month
National Pet Dental Health MonthBy Dr. Rachel SzumelWait, there's a National Pet Dental Health Month?Let’s face it, there’s a month for everything. But this one is near and dear to my heart. You see, as a general practice veterinarian, the vast majority of my patients...
Enrichment for Dogs on Restricted Diets
Enrichment for Dogs on Restricted DietsEnrichment provides valuable problem-solving and mental stimulation for dogs. One of the easiest ways to provide it is work-to-eat toys. But what about dogs with dietary restrictions? "Even dogs who are on a very restricted diet...