Spring Fever – Training Tip 1

Couped up all winter. Time to spread our wings (or feet) and run. Fido wants to explore his world beyond the fence. So what happens when you let him free to run and taste the spring weather? Well for one thing he may have forgotten what a long distance “come” command is for. What to do? Here’s a suggestion that I’ve heard twice within the past year and think may have some merit. Kneel down with your head close to the ground and pretend to whisper to the ground. Or pretend to be injured and roll around on the ground. (Yeah, I know – gross.) But what if your dog actually returned to you? That’s basically what you called him for anyway. The reason this might work? IF you’re so vested in what’s on the ground, it must be pretty good and Fido will want to check it out too. What do you have to loose? Your dignity, perhaps? Really… that was gone when you started chasing your dog down the street!

Yawning Dog Survey

We grew upthinking that graduate school is supposed to be serious but here is someone doing a research study on dogs yawning. Thought some of you  might be interested in taking part in this study. Sounds like fun!

Her name is Kristina N. Gage and she’s a Ph.D. Candidate at University at Albany, Department of Psychology:
I am currently in graduate school studying dog behavior. As part of
my research, I will be conducting a survey on yawning in dogs. The
more people we have respond to the survey, the more accurate our
results will be. I’d like to invite you all to fill out the survey
below – it should take 15 minutes or less. Please read the directions
carefully – I am asking everyone to review the survey and to observe
their dog’s behavior for several days to a week before answering any
questions. If you have any questions, please contact me at yawningsurvey@gmail.com. You may also feel free to forward this survey to others, including your clients. Thank you for your help!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GtdfvtipP_2fbRySozvMDPfA_3d_3d

Free Books for New Dog Owners

Dr. Ian Dunbar, the scientist behind today’s positive dog training methods wants to make certain that as many prospective and new puppy owners learn about the availability of these two books and so, they are available indefinitely online for download – for free! Take advantage of these awesome resources! These books are a must for anyone thinking about getting a pup and for those people that just got one.

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