Our very own Dog Blog for training and the State of the Trade in The Age of Wingnuts and Zealots.
A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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Are Electronic Dog Training Collars Humane?
The Electronic collar a device that allows for the manipulation of behavior through the application of pressure
How to Stop Puppy Chewing
A few days ago I saw a social media post from an individual who was having difficulty with a puppy chewing on non-toy items
Just Being Dogs
Your dog’s choices are predicated on his instinctual desire to survive and they are clearly in conflict with your image of your perfect dog
An Evolution of Dog Training Collars
The world of the internet abounds with information regarding the selection and use of dog training equipment, specifically collars and other devices of more recent design ostensibly to facilitate the training of dogs. This article was constructed to provide...
Electronic dog training collars; facts and fanciful fiction
Wales moves to ban electronic dog training collars in a swift albeit short-sighted move last week; making their use punishable by fine of up to 20 thousand pounds or 6 months in prison. I would make the 'pound' symbol, but I am a computer dolt and I can't. But...
More Poo Chronicles… What dog poop tells us
Most recent in the news is a dog who consumed about $400.00 and successfully passed it, much to his owners dubious delight.
Retractable Leashes-Helpful or Harmful?
Retractable Leashes are in the news, again…”Dogs love them,” Wuebker (President of Flexi USA) said. Trainers hate them.
Service dog or pet? What’s the difference?
As with all stories, there are two sides to everything: Service-Assistance dogs enable their disabled owners to function productively in society, helping them with tasks that are outside the physical scope of many; opening doors, turning on lights, assisting them with...