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Posts in category "dog training"

WGN Radio Petcast: Finding a Dog Who Killed; One Million Pets Found; Wags to Riches

WGN Radio Petcast: Finding a Dog Who Killed; One Million Pets Found; Wags to Riches
LISTEN HERE TO THE LATEST WGN RADIO PETCAST (may take a comment to load) From the Chicago Police Department Animal Crimes Unit, Sgt. Mark George details how my blog was actually instrumental in helping to discover the person who walked away from the scene after his dog killed a dog at Montrose Beach Dog Friendly... Read more »

Oh Behave: Behavior Consultants Meeting

Oh Behave: Behavior Consultants Meeting
WARWICK, RI — Need help with a dog who barks incessantly when you’re not home, a cat who targets the wall instead of the litter box, a parrot who screams obscenities, or a horse who’s pretty much eating up his stable? A behavior consultant from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants may be able... Read more »

Experts from Behavior Conference Answer Your Dog and Cat Questions

Experts from Behavior Conference Answer Your Dog and Cat Questions
WARWICK, RI — These reader questions were answered at the conference of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) held here April 20-22. IAABC members are consultants in dog, cat, parrot and horse behavior who are available to help owners whose animals have behavior problems. Q: My 8-month-old Golden Doodle has gotten bigger than... Read more »
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Man Who's Dog Is Responsible for Killing the Pomeranian is Discovered

Man Who's Dog Is Responsible for Killing the Pomeranian is Discovered
Thank you for reading and sharing my blog, and several tips – one finally helped to identify the man who’s dog allegedly attacked and killed a Pomeranian on St. Patrick’s Day at Montrose Dog Beach (Mondog).  Of course, I passed each of those tips on the Chicago Police Department. One tip was emailed from Mr... Read more »

Still Searching for Owner of Dog Who Killed A Pomeranian

Still Searching for Owner of Dog Who Killed A Pomeranian
His picture has appeared in the media – still no absolute identification. Reportedly, the man pictured here took his pit bull-type dog to Montrose Dog Beach (Mondog) on St. Patrick’s Day. And his dog attacked and killed a Pomeranian, while several witnesses watched, including the dog’s owner Audrey Fisher and her 12-year old daughter. The... Read more »

Impulse Control is a Good Thing to Teach a Dog

Impulse Control is a Good Thing to Teach a Dog
Are you a methodical decision maker, or do you more often fly by the seat of your pants? Maybe we can learn something based on what’s just been learned in dogs. According to a new study by Holly Miller, from the University of Lille Nord de France, and colleagues, dogs that have ‘run out’ of... Read more »
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Barking at Dog Writer's Association Dinner

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Here are some images from the Annual Dog Writer’s Association of America Awards Banquet. Here are details of the DWAA Hall of Fame... Read more »

Your Questions Answered at NAVC: Traumatized Cat to Vet; Choke Collar; Love/Hate Tail

Your Questions Answered at NAVC: Traumatized Cat to Vet; Choke Collar; Love/Hate Tail
ORLANDO, FLA. — These reader questions were answered at the North American Veterinary Conference here Jan.14-18, for my national Tribune Media Services column. Q: Our cat, who’s at least 12 years old, has always been traumatized during her yearly veterinary exams. On her most recent visit, the vet indicated the cat’s heart was galloping, apparently... Read more »

Dog is Worried about Who's On The Other End of That Leash

Dog is Worried about Who's On The Other End of That Leash
This is from my Tribune Media Services national newspaper column My Pet World Q: I read a question in another pet column about a dog who preferred to go on walks with the wife. The dog didn’t really want to walk with anyone but her. We have a similar issue in our house, but I... Read more »
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Good Dog Features Videos; You Can See How to Solve Dog Behavior Problems

Good Dog Features Videos; You Can See How to Solve Dog Behavior Problems
Well over 100 questions from readers all country from my national Tribune Media Services syndicated column are in my new Ebook “Good Dog!” Many of the nations tops experts in animal behavior join me to answer questions. Some are common questions, ranging from what to do about aggressive dogs to problems house training to those... Read more »