Don discusses the many roles typical of a professional dog trainer as they work with a family and their dog, all while being knowledgeable, skilled, ethical, kind, compassionate, and patient.
Don outlines steps you can take to ensure your walk is fun and safe for you, your dog, and others you may encounter.
Don discusses Northwest Naturals’ voluntary recall of their 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food on December 24, 2024, which may have been more of a screw-up by the Oregon Department of Agriculture than a necessary recall.
Don discusses two articles from 2024 that discuss how the role of dogs in our lives has changed over the past 30 years. He invites you to provide your input on a similar survey. Three survey participants will be randomly selected for a prize in
Don discusses one of the first comprehensive standards for animal welfare, Brambell’s Five Freedoms, which originated in 1965. He explains how it is still very relevant today and how each of the Five Freedoms can be applied to how we care for our dogs.
The holidays can be stressful for both us and our pets. In this post, Don offers some suggestions to help you make the holidays enjoyable and stress-free for everyone in your home.
Don wrote this post as a starting point for anyone with a dog exhibiting aggressive, fearful, or reactive behavior. He lists seven steps, recommends you start immediately, and suggests who to seek additional help.
Don reviews Bark!: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Dr. Zazie Todd, recommending it for all pet care professionals and people with a dog who is anxious, fearful, or reactive.
Don elaborates on his post, Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! By describing twelve steps you can take to make you and your dog best friends for life.
In this post, Don examines stubbornness and suggests several reasons why your dog may not be stubborn but is just seeking your empathy and understanding. He suggests ways that you can motivate your dog to help them understand what you want while making them feel