Cat games and playing with cats might be one answer to getting more cats adopted. It was more than a decade ago when I first heard Steve Dale say “maybe if people treated cats like they treat dogs…” the implication being we’d have more in homes and not so many in shelters. I was so…
Category Archives: Training and Behavior
Dominance Dog Training – Is It Worth Discussing Anymore?
Dominance dog training may seem like a “been there, done that” issue, but while the science has moved beyond that concept, many people haven’t. Physical punishment may provide an immediate response, but does it teach a dog anything, really, except to avoid the punishment? Just as with the practice of hanging dogs up by their…
Can Playing with Dogs Help Train Dogs?
I recently wrote about playing with dogs and its role in communicating and bonding with my dog, and have used play after a dog training session to reinforce the idea that it’s all fun. It was great to see this video with Steve Dale talking about this topic to the always impressive Patricia McConnell, author,…
Puppy Training — Help Your Pet Do Their Best
Puppy training done well is going to keep you sane during a period when life has been rearranged to make room for puppy needs — and puppies need a lot: Time, attention, play, socialization, lessons are learned at each step! You want to be sure your pet is learning the lessons you are teaching. Now…
Therapy Dogs, David Frei and Steve Dale Talk
Therapy dogs provide comfort and affection for people in a variety of stressful situations, from disaster afflicted areas, the recent Connecticut shootings, to children testifying in court, and for those in long-term health care and other facilities. One group, Angel on a Leash, enhances quality of life and human health through the work of therapy…
Obesity, What Are We Doing To Our Pets?
As Americans get bigger each year with no appreciable shift away from obesity, is it possible we are passing this problem on to our pets? Steve Dale explores the topic, connecting the emotional components often involved with over-eating: depression, loneliness, and boredom. He asks if our pets might be more like us that we realize….
