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The Essence of a Dog: A Free Education from a Free Choice Walk
By Kristi Benson
One cold day last spring, snow still clinging to the ground and ceding to the warm sun only on the tips of south-facing hillocks, I decided to do something new.
I wouldn’t walk my dogs; nor would I walk with my dogs. I would instead be walked by my dogs. I decided to ...
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A Safe Escape
By Dr. Lisel O’Dwyer
The Adelaide Hills, South Australia have recently faced severe brushfires, an unfortunate situation that has prompted the discussion of the logistical differences between evacuating and housing horses versus dogs and other small domestic pets in the face of natural ...
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BARKS Podcast with Alex Pietraszko: March 26, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and Alex Pietraszko, head of marketing for PPG corporate partner Animals Courses Direct, discussing all the great programs they offer to pet professionals -- as well as the new courses they are working on (more details about courses below).
Listen to the Podcast here on your ...
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The Itch to Scratch
By Andrea Carne
Regardless of whichever behavior issue I have been called upon to assist a cat guardian with – whether it be inappropriate toileting, aggression towards humans, or aggression between cats in a multicat household – I can almost guarantee that when I ask at the end of a ...
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BARKS Podcast with Dr. Dorothy Heffernan: March 19, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and guest Dr. Dorothy Heffernan as they discuss all things equine.
Listen to the Podcast here on your preferred platform. Or simply click ‘Play’ below.
See also Straight from the Horse’s Mouth where Dr. Heffernan discusses transitioning to bitless horseback riding in a BARKS ...
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Navigating the Storm
By Mary Jean Alsina
“I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” - Louisa May Alcott
Many dogs who come into this world quickly learn that there are many storms of which to be afraid. These storms come in many guises: other dogs, bearded men, men in general, vacuum ...
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BARKS News – March 2021
Listen to the March 2021 edition of BARKS News!
Highlights include:
FREE member event Up Your Business Game!
PPAB credentials now in French
White House dogs
Cat behavior call-in lounge
New Facebook live sessions
March BARKS from the Guild
What’s new on the Guild Archive and ...
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BARKS Podcast with Lisa and Brad Waggoner: March 12, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and guests Lisa and Brad Waggoner of Cold Nose College in Murphy, North Carolina, as they discuss their work with the dog training program, RESCUED: Saving Detainees and Dogs One Life at a Time, at the Colwell Probation and Detention Center in Blairsville, Georgia. The program ...