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Interview with vet tech Tracy Ingoldsby

Want some great advice from members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers? Check out this Four on the Floor interview: four questions -- and answers -- from the floor of the 2008 APDT conference.

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Tracy Ingoldsby
Vet tech
Boston, Massachusetts

What's the best dog toy? That depends on the age. For a puppy, a Kong is great.

What mistake do you see owners commonly make? I don't like to see dogs getting actual bones. It's hard on their digestive system and can damage their teeth.

Advice for new owners? Dogs need training! Take a class.

What's the most important cue or command to teach your dog? Off is a good one, especially if it's used to keep them from eating things they shouldn't.


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Froggy_thumbnailTypical response to this question: What mistake do you see owners commonly make?
Learn the facts so you dont end up ruining some poor dogs legs due to crappy diet. At least learn the facts instead of spreading the scaremonger you heard in your "nutrition class" taught by a pet food company representative.

Do you realize dogs are carnivores by nature. Just look at their teeth. Why would a rawhide work for a dog meant to eat a carcass?
Learn the facts: www.rawfed.com
Risk your lisence for the health of my pets.

You just dont seem very dog knowledgeable based on this pitiful interview. Maybe since the interview questions are ridiculously stupid and simple, sounding incompetent wasnt your fault.

Training is not just the dog learning the english language, it should also involve the human guardian learning the importance of a growl, snap, snarl, bite so they understand it and dont panic and fear the worst when they hear it from their dog. Misunderstanding guardians is a big reason why dogs end up dead. www.flyingdogpress.com” — katecostner_1, Dec 10 2008

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