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Important: The following is meant to provide a general overview of dog-dog aggression. If you're dealing with an aggressive dog, seek help from a reputable behaviorist. Dog-dog aggression is a very serious matter. Until your dog's successfully treated, keep him a safe distance from all other...
Aggression toward dogsMay 10th, 2012
Shelters can be heartbreaking places to visit--crowded, chaotic, and full of sad, adorable faces. The more prepared you are emotionally for what you'll see at the shelter, the less likely you are to lose your heart to a dog you feel sorry for rather than to a dog who's a good match for you....
February 13th, 2012
Its been a rough journey for Mama Betsy. While in her final stage of pregnancy, the sweet Pit Bull was discarded and dumped at animal control. With shelters over capacity, Mama Betsys time ran out. Thats when Animal Action Rescue, an Atlanta-based organization, stepped in and saved Mama Betsy. Im...
by Leslie Smith on April 14th, 2011
Confession: I'm confused by the revisions to Prop B that came out of yesterday's congressional assembly in Missouri. On Wednesday, the House voted 85 to 71 to alter the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention...
April 12th, 2011
Gotcha! Game: fun and important for safetyJust one visit to a local dog park should be enough to convince anyone that keep away games are loads of fun for most dogs. Watching them play a canine version...
March 31st, 2011
There are very few dogs who are prone to aggression regardless of the situation. That's why it's helpful to think in terms of of aggressive behaviors rather than aggressive dogs when trying to reduce...
March 31st, 2011
It's funny when I ponder the word "own" to describe my place in my dog's life. I can't imagine telling someone that I own a child - biological, adopted, or otherwise. And I feel that the word "own"...
March 31st, 2011
Next to owning a dog or cat, there is nothing more enjoyable or rewarding than fostering an animal from your local shelter or rescue group. Even if you have a pet at home, you might be able to fit...
March 31st, 2011
Did you know that more than five million puppies are born every year just in the U.S? Puppies are born blind, deaf and toothless. By the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop their sense of smell, sight...
March 31st, 2011
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is the second most important goal of pet-dog husbandry. Remember, teaching bite inhibition is always the most important goal. But during your pup's...
March 31st, 2011
There are many things to consider when choosing a puppy, including which breed or type, and the optimal age of acquisition. Obviously, you want to choose a dog that is best suited to you and your lifestyle....
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