Jon Katz, “Dancing Dogs” author, will tell you he is not one for the sentimentality of meeting his dogs over the Rainbow Bridge when he dies. He is the first to admit he is not warm and fuzzy. Former journalist and mystery novelist (h/t Kirkus Reviews), Katz takes the view that we are expecting too…
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Fearful dog behavior can be quite a challenge to live with and witness. It’s both frustrating and heartbreaking to watch a fearful dog navigate a world populated with scary sights and sounds. Our hearts go out to these poor shy creatures that are often even afraid of their own shadow. But what to do? How…
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Shelter dog training and behavior is enhanced by playgroups in many ways and Cindy Bruckart of the Multnomah Animal Shelter, an open-admission, official Open Paw Shelter, is here this week to tell us why playgroups are good for shelter dogs and how to go about doing them in a safe and manageable fashion. Shelter dogs…
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Training companion dogs for sport and competition may seem a bit like barking up the wrong tree. After all, you see your dog as your best friend and got a dog so you’d have sidekick for strolls in the park, car rides, and life’s various adventures, right? So signing up for a series of classes…
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You may have heard of Jane Velez Mitchell from her show, ”Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell”, on CNN’s HLN. An award winning television journalist, she is often seen commenting on high-profile cases for CNN, TruTV, E! and other national cable TV shows. Velez-Mitchell is also a New York Times best selling author. Her new book, “Addict Nation”, an intervention for…
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