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Enrichment and Behavior
If we could change just one thing to positively impact the lives of dogs in homes and housed in shelters, it would be this: provide regular, varied, species appropriate enrichment.
Is He Good with Other Dogs?
How a dog engages with other dogs depends on a variety of factors including not just that dog's personality but the personality of the dog(s) with whom he/she is interacting, the environment in which they are interacting, the behavior of the humans present, and any number of variables…
Leash Gremlins Need Love Too: Help for Reactive Dogs
Reactivity is one of the single most common behavior issues faced by dogs and their people. In fact, many of us need only glance a few inches down the couch to see our very own much loved leash gremlins.
The Emotional Lives of Shelter Dogs, Part Two
The importance of the connection between shelter dogs and the individuals caring for them cannot be overstated. What happens within these relationships sets the tone for day to day shelter life and what possibilities it does, or does not, hold.
The Emotional Lives of Shelter Dogs, Part One
What is discussed somewhat less often are the emotional lives of shelter dogs. Dogs in shelters spend far too much of their time alone, with little to do. Their lives are more stressful and frustrating than is natural, acceptable, or necessary.
What *Can* Kids Do with Dogs?
A safety first mindset is critical when it comes to dogs. But what about the fun things that are in the approved column of all the great but maybe less obvious stuff kids and dogs *can* do together? And can the fun stuff help us teach and facilitate safe interactions? We think so!
I Need To Return This Dog
We wanted to explore this issue from a dog behavior perspective. Specifically, the behavior related reasons for dog returns we've seen repeatedly throughout the years.
Catch Your Dog Doing Something Good
While “Not Causing Mortal Injury to Fellow House Beast” certainly isn't a lofty life goal, it is an extreme illustration of something we humans miss out on everyday: the simple act of catching your dog (or cat or horse or gerbil or fish or significant other) doing something Good.