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Activities for Your Dog

By Dr. Claire Tousley Klatt DVM Things to do with your dog during COVID (and beyond)… The pandemic has made it really difficult for many people to socialize and train their puppies. Because I do much better at training my dogs when I have goals like upcoming events, competitions, and classes, I’ve made a listContinue reading “Activities for Your Dog”

The Default “Leave It”

By Maggi Burt Building a Default Leave-ItIf there are both adults and young people in the house, this exercise is to start onlyfor the adults. Not only do children have a hard time doing the exercise, the dogalso has a harder time controlling themselves with young humans than they doadults. They often think of theContinue reading “The Default “Leave It””

Electronic Collars (Shock Collars)

By Deb Haines Here in Animal Sense: Basic Training And Behavior, We do not recommend the use of the Electronic Collar to members. Please Do NOT suggest this tool. What is an electronic collar used for? A shock collar for dogs, also known as electric collars, e-collars, or remote dog training collars, is a deviceContinue reading “Electronic Collars (Shock Collars)”