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A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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Dog Behavior
The maddening insistence that dog behavior is somehow divorced from dog obedience is an addlepated view of a pretty straightforward problem. Dog behavior is an observable act. When a dog engages in a behavior, he is doing something. Whether that behavior is directed...
How to choose a dog trainer
How to choose a dog trainer Some years ago, in a discussion of ethics and professionalism in an unregulated industry (that would be dog training), a wise and thoughtful colleague shared his checklist. He's not with us anymore, but his wisdom lives on. Useful, too, for...
Dog ownership in the 21st Century.
Dog ownership in the 21st Century. What's next? Just like children, dogs are a product of their environment. If your child never goes anywhere or interacts with other children, it’s a fairly high probability that you will be named when your adult child seeks therapy...
Dog Training Storytime
There really is nothing new under the sun when talking about dog training. Years ago, I was handling a dog at a public event being put on by an animal rescue. We were sort of in between showtimes and resting comfortably under an awning near my truck. Cotton was...
Groomers take a lot of risks
Groomers are Saints I pay homage to my roots and to all the groomers past and present that have endured the worst of the worst, and still kept their wits about them. This may come across as a bit like kicking a dead horse, if you will forgive the phrase. I am a person...
Buying a dog isn’t that hard
I hadn't intended writing a post on buying a dog today, but here we are! So, I did a thing this morning, before sitting down to my desk and trying to figure out which roller coaster I was going to ride today; the productive, lifestyle supporting one, or the merry...
How to train a dog
Ready to train your dog but don’t know where to start? A certified trainer with over 50 years experience walks you through the exact methods that build reliable obedience — humanely and permanently.
Littermate Syndrome In Dogs
“Littermate syndrome” is not specific to littermates or even dogs of the same behavioral age range. It can happen at any age.
My dog is driving me crazy!
My Dog Is Driving Me Crazy! If you searched that phrase, you are already past the point of curiosity. You are frustrated, maybe even questioning your decision to get a dog. That is exactly where this conversation needs to start. Before we talk solutions, we need to...
Pet ‘Parent’ or Pet ‘Owner’?
I ran a single-question survey on my facebook page the other day. I asked folks to determine if they saw themselves as a pet parent or as a pet owner.