Leash Reactive Dogs

How to Create a Reactive Human in 10 Minutes or Less By Casey Lomonaco Filed in - Fundamentals - Training Theory "Be nice! Be nice!" Recently, I was chatting in the classroom with a few of our more experienced students. They mentioned encountering the following scenario quite often while exercising their dogs at a local park: Individual is walking dog on leash. Dog sees other dog, barks, leash goes tight. Owner pulls dog back on leash, saying, "Be nice! Be nice!" and fumbling with a tight leash until the distraction has passed. Sounds like a recipe for reactivity, right? In the scenario above, the sight of another dog becomes a prediction of a negative experience—being corrected and jerked around on a leash. There is a good chance that this dog may develop a leash reactivity problem. Read the entire article

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Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Issues Voluntary Recall

Diamond Pet Foods is recalling one production run of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food. One bag of the product has tested positive for Salmonella, and the recall of the four production codes is being conducted as a precautionary measure.

We encourage consumers who have purchased Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food with the specific production codes and best before dates to discard the product. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused our customers and their dogs. No dog illnesses have been reported.

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – dry dog food:

35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 27/JAN/2013

35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013

35 lb - CLF0102B32XWR, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013

6 lb - CLF0102B3XALW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013

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What is Relationship?

By:  Denise Fenzi

I recently had the privilege of working with a dog/handler team that had particularly good interpersonal play skills. Without using food or toys, this handler could engage her dog for several minutes at a time. Further, she could then ask the dog to work for her in this engaged state, which allowed her to space out her food rewards significantly. I was impressed because I consider “interpersonal play” to be a strong indicator of trust and mutual enjoyment between dog and handler – simply you and a dog interacting with no intermediary. I work hard to get to this point with my dogs, and it’s one the most difficult things I do in training.

Imagine my surprise when this same team was criticized soon thereafter for showing “no relationship” in a training situation. The trainer’s explanation was that the handler could not play tug with her dog for extended periods of time, and this indicated a “relationship problem”.
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Robin's Note:  My favorite comment in this article rings so true:  "The moments you spend training, playing, and living together – these build your relationship. If your dog interacts with you only because you provide food, toys or freedom, then I’d argue that you do not have a relationship; you have a dependency."



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Toxic Chicken Jerky Treats

By Dr. Becker While the FDA continues to dilly-dally -- searching endlessly for the precise mechanism in chicken jerky treats from China that is causing illness and death in thousands of pets in the U.S. and elsewhere – pet owners are starting to demand action. And it's no wonder, since the first FDA warning on these popular but potentially deadly treats was issued a very long four and a half years ago, in September 2007. Read the entire article

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Eco-beds for pampered pets

If you're looking for a pet bed that's just as unique as your furry friend, look no further than these upcycled finds, which are proof that you don't have to sacrifice style when you opt for eco-friendly comfort. From DIY doggy duvans to creative designs that turn salvaged appliances into cozy kitten cubbies, we've rounded up some of the greenest bedding options for your pampered pet. Read the entire article

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