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Monthly Archives: November 2015
Worshipping the God of Exercise Walks
Many dog owners worship the God of Long Exercise Walks, convinced that the more exercise he has the better their dog will be in all respects. I confess to being a bit of a heretic. Surely the best, most fulfilling and natural kind of … Continue reading
Plastic Plastic Everywhere
My German Shepherd Milly had a sore-looking split in her nose all last winter. Its fine now, but on looking up on the internet why this might be and what I could do this winter, it led me down a different track (I’m sure … Continue reading
Posted in Science & Health
Tagged allergies, BPA, cancer chemicals, Kong, Nylabone, plastic, plastic bowls, plastic toys, Pthalates, sore nose
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Remote Control for Dogs
Now that would be a money-making invention! I have a bee in my bonnet about dogs coming when called. My own dogs aren’t particularly ‘well-trained’ in terms of tricks and cues, but coming to me when I want them and coming away from … Continue reading
Posted in behaviour, Training
Tagged come when called, coming when called, motivate, motivation, recall, remote control, reward
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