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Training a Blind Dog
By Miki Saito
Unfortunately, even knowledgeable and experienced trainers sometimes hesitate when it comes to working with a blind dog. It is as if they consider the dog’s blindness an obstacle that cannot be overcome.
Since blindness cannot be changed, this mindset can lead ...
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What Puppy Toy Next?
By Anna Bradley
If you're anything like me, I absolutely love buying my dogs new toys. The look on their faces is pure joy and excitement when the novelty factor of a new toy kicks in – there's nothing like it! But then they get bored after a while and are already waiting for ...
![BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #8 – When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets?](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Advocacy-Panel-Logo-FINAL-with-PPG-logo-440x320.png)
BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #8 – When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets?
When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets?
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets?
Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing ...
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My Animal Is Not Food Motivated – AT ALL! [Your 9-point motivational checklist]
By Ryan Cartlidge
Have you ever wanted to train an animal that was ‘not food motivated’?
This challenge is something I have often heard people tell me over the years! And I always think to myself, “does your animal eat?” If the answer is ‘yes’, I’m curious if we can say ...
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BARKS Podcast with Claire Staines of Lothlorien Dog Services
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Claire Staines of Lothlorien Dog Services in Scotland, UK.
Listen as they discuss bringing home a new puppy - the trials and tribulations...and so much more!
Listen to the Podcast with Claire Staines ...
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BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #7: How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and Diversity?
How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and Diversity?
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and Diversity?
Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, ...
![BARKS Podcast with Valarie Ross from Sits ‘n Wiggles R+ Dog Training: February 18, 2022](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ross-Valarie-440x440.jpg)
BARKS Podcast with Valarie Ross from Sits ‘n Wiggles R+ Dog Training: February 18, 2022
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Valarie Ross of Sits 'n Wiggles - Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Cleveland, Ohio.
Listen as they discuss gear, reactive behavior in dogs, inclusivity and diversity in pet-related professions, ...
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Aggression from Hearing Impairment?
By Morag Heirs
As any reputable behavior consultant will tell you, all animals presenting with a behavior problem should first be checked by a vet.
As behavior consultants, we work on veterinary referral for a number of reasons. Firstly, we want to be sure that the problem is not a ...