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Using a Dog Treadmill
There are many reasons to use a dog treadmill: poor mobility in dog owners, physical rehabilitation for dogs, humidity and heat, cold, ice and painful salt on sidewalks. Or perhaps your dog just has an abundance of energy. A treadmill may be just the thing to add to daily outdoor walks. But there is probably…
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The difference between the interest in shock collars vs dog aggression and muzzles by country
We thought it might be interesting to look at Google Trends for the search data of the term “shock collar” vs “dog aggression” and “dog muzzle” by different English-speaking countries from 2004 to 2018. We thought that potentially they might indicate general interest. We don’t know why these searches were made. For example, someone might…
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Does Gut Bacteria Play A Role In Dog Aggression?
Studies have found that disruptions in the gut microbiome, such as an imbalance in the ratio of beneficial to harmful bacteria, can lead to various health problems, including behavioral issues in dogs. In particular, some research has suggested that alterations in the gut microbiome may contribute to aggression in dogs. One possible explanation is that…
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Are Dogs More Judgemental Than We Think?
Research suggests that dogs are capable of making judgements based on our behavior. Is this something we can adapt for our shy, reactive or aggressive dogs or do they even have the same ability? Dogs Judge Unhelpful People Third-party social evolutions of humans by monkey’s and dogs it suggests that dogs actually negatively evaluate unhelpful people.…
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Why Dog Bites Happen More Often During Holidays [Infographic]
Dog bites are a very common occurrence during the holidays. One key reason is that everyone—including your dog—is stressed. Here are just some of the things you want to consider for the holidays. Stress is a precursor to aggression We all experience stress from time to time. A certain amount of stress (called Eustress) is…
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Camera Treat Dispenser Comparison
Ever wonder what your dog does when you’re not home? Fairly new to the market, treat dispenser cameras are providing dog owners with ways to interact and see their pets when they are away from home. The huge benefit is obviously dog owners can reassured that their dogs are not in distress. But there may…
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5 TREATMENT METHODS TO AVOID IN DOG TRAINING
Unfortunately there are still many trainers using aversive methods to train dogs. Adverse methods are focused on the end behavior and ignore the emotional state of the dog. Not only is it unnecessary, the emotional state of the dog should always come first. But when it comes to trying to deal with or treat aggression…