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Cat Injections: Training Your Cat to Love Injections Without Ruining Your Relationship

Dec 20th, 2011 – Is it difficult to give your cat injections? Do you worry that ensuring your cat gets proper veterinary care will ruined your relationship? Learn how to train your... Read More »

Learn to Earn Scavenger Hunt: Super Fun Dog Class Game for Training Dogs Self Control

Dec 5th, 2011 – The Learn to Earn program is designed to teach dogs self control and train humans how to be consistent and gain leadership. In this dog class game, clients had a... Read More »

Puppy Socialization: Stop Fear Before it Starts

Sep 9th, 2011 – Puppy socialization is a critical part of a dog's development. Its important for puppies to have good experiences with as many different people, animals, objects, and... Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites: Stop Dog Aggression Before It Starts

Aug 14th, 2011 – When dogs bite, it is rarely out of the blue. Signs usually show up long before the first bite occurs. Read this article to find out how to stop dog aggression before... Read More »

How to Greet a Dog Ebook: Free Download for One Week Only!

Aug 7th, 2011 – Learn how to greet a dog appropriately, and what to avoid, with this ebook. Read More »

Kids and Dogs: How Kids Should and Should Not Interact with Dogs

Jul 18th, 2011 – Can kids and dogs live peacefully together? Find out how kids should and should not interact with dogs in order to help keep everyone safe and happy. Read More »

Excessive Barking:  Why Some Dogs Bark and How to Fix It

Jul 10th, 2011 – Excessive barking usually starts out as an occasional bark but builds up intensity over time. Find out why some dogs bark so much and what to do to fix it. Read More »

FACEBOOK CONTEST: Low Stress Handling Book (and DVD) and How to Greet a Dog ebook

Jun 5th, 2011 – Encourage your friends to “Like” our Facebook fanpage and join our mailing list. Once we reach 5000 fans on Facebook, 5 people will receive free Low Stress... Read More »

Kitten Socialization

Jun 4th, 2011 – Why is kitten socialization important? Every year, thousands of stray kittens are fostered and adopted out. The foster caretakers do their best to address the... Read More »

Compassionate Vet Care: Handling Pets in a Pet Friendly Manner

Jun 2nd, 2011 – Petcare professionals got into the profession because they love animals. But to truly provide compassionate vet care you have to start handling pets in a pet friendly... Read More »

Free Dog Bite Prevention Week Resources

May 20th, 2011 – In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Dr. Sophia Yin presents some unique educational resources including an animated PSA and canine body language poster. Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites by Learning to Greet Dogs Properly

May 17th, 2011 – Preventing dogs bites can be as simple as learning to greet dogs correctly. Dr. Sophia Yin presents 8 tips for approaching, greeting, and interacting with dogs safely. Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Poster on the Body Language of Fear and Aggression

May 15th, 2011 – Download a free poster: Recognizing the body language of fear and anxiety in dogs. Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately

May 13th, 2011 – Two of the most important steps in dog bite prevention are for humans to learn how to greet dogs correctly and to read dog body language so they know when to leave a... Read More »

Pokey Dog Lags on Leash

May 4th, 2011 – Does your dog lag on leash? Q) I have a three year old male, neutered Shih Tzu named Pocky. My problem is that while other dogs drag their owners on walks, I have to... Read More »

How to Greet a Dog

Oct 31st, 2010 – It's essential that people learn how to greet a dog properly if they hope to avoid scaring dogs and avoid being bitten. Inappropriate greetings are a common reason... Read More »

Finding the Perfect Dog Treats

Jan 1st, 2010 – Finding the perfect dog treats is simple and cheap. Choose something that's irresistible, easily broken into variably sized pieces, and soft so that dogs can also... Read More »

Dogs and Babies: Can They be Safe in the Same Household?

Nov 5th, 2009 – Dogs and babies seem like a perfect match, but given that there are nearly 1 million serious dog bites a year and the most serious injuries are to kids, it's important... Read More »

Treatment of Food Aggression in Dogs is About Finesse, Not Force

Oct 18th, 2009 – People commonly try to deal with food aggression in dogs by showing the dog who's boss, but a safer, more reliable method is to use finesse. Train the dog to associate... Read More »

Jonesy’s Dog Agility Class Sept 11 2009

Sep 11th, 2009 – In dog agility class, Jonesy learns to love the teeter because he gets rewarded from the MannersMinder, or Treat&Train, at the end. Read More »

Technicians and Vets Learn Low Stress Animal Handling Techniques at the 2009 AVMA Conference

Jul 19th, 2009 – Technicians and veterinarians learn low stress animal handling techniques that keep them safe and their dog and cat patients calm. Read More »

Startled Australian Cattle Dog Chases Bikes

Jun 6th, 2009 – When a dog chases bikes, accidents are sure to follow. Luckily the solution is to simply train her to focus on you, even with distractions, and then reliably come when... Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention: How Kids and Adults Should Greet Dogs Safely

Jun 4th, 2009 – One key to dog bite prevention is that everyone should learn how to greet and interact appropriately with dogs, and recognize when dogs do not want to be greeted. Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites

May 17th, 2009 – These 7 tips for animal care professionals prevent dog bites and reduce stress and discomfort faced by dogs during vet visits, grooming, and handling. Read More »

New Study Finds Popular “Alpha Dog” Training Techniques Can Cause More Harm than Good

Mar 9th, 2009 – One study examines the alpha dog training model and finds it dangerous. Results show that, if you're aggressive to your dog, your dog may become fearful and aggressive... Read More »