The Writer’s Pet: Jen Hirt and Hear Me Ohio
Jen Hirt on doing agility with her dog, Wesley, and her latest book, Hear Me Ohio. Jen Hirt's dog Wesley. Photo: Rich Knecht.
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Puppy Play: An Essential Part of Puppy Class for a Well-Rounded Dog
Here’s why you should pick a puppy class that includes play – and what that play should look like. Photo: Iuliia Bondarenko/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd, PhD
Companion Animal Psychology News February 2021
Itchy dogs, cats and catnip, and pups eating peanut butter... This month's Companion Animal Psychology news. By Zazie Todd, PhD
Pease Porridge Hot, Pease Porridge Cold: Nursery Rhymes as a Window into Our Shared History with Dogs
Have dogs evolved to lurk in the kitchen? We can learn more about dog’s evolution, and our own evolution, through the words we pass from grandparent to grandchild as nursery rhymes. Photo: Anna Badi/Shutterstoc By Kristi Benson, CTC, Special Correspondent.
Wag Wins an Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America
I am thrilled and honoured that Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy has won the Dog Writer's Association of America award for book - behavior, health, or general care.
The Top 6 Reasons You Should Be Brushing Your Dog’s (and Cat’s) Teeth
It’s worth learning to take care of your pet’s teeth, says veterinarian Dr. Rachel Szumel. Here are six reasons why. Photo: GerryP/Shutterstock
Animal Book Club February 21
“A fascinating look at animal intelligence, Pepperberg’s tale is also a love story between beings who sometimes ‘squabble like an old married couple’ but whose bond broke only with Alex’s death at 31 in ‘07. Irresistible.”--People.
New Study Shows Dogs Trained with Rewards Only are More Optimistic
When dogs are trained with methods such as leash jerks, yelling, and shock collars, they have worse welfare than dogs trained solely with food rewards, according to new research. Photo: Lindaze/Shutterstock