Archive for April, 2009

Obama family pet needs to learn boundaries - Chicago Sun-Times »


Express from The Washington Post
Obama family pet needs to learn boundaries
Chicago Sun-Times, United States
"The first thing to do when you have a new dog is to establish boundaries and rules on the very first moment the pet enters the home," said Karen Okura, manager of animal behavior and training for the Anti-Cruelty Society. "The whole family needs to
Talking Dog: A new puppy means lessons for all Modesto Bee
How the ´Obama puppy´ can help end animal homelessness American Chronicle
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Young dog trainers to ‘show' their canines - Porterville Recorder »

Young dog trainers to ‘show' their canines
Porterville Recorder, CA
The kids undergo a training program where they learn techniques for training their dogs, as well as study, through a curricula of books, the particulars about dog training. Through the program, “we start with the basics, so they have to teach their own

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Bo Obama's trainer takes it all in stride - USA Today »


CBS News
Bo Obama's trainer takes it all in stride
USA Today
This may be the first time in history, however, that an association with the White House has landed a dog trainer in the white glare of fame. Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, a husky-voiced veteran trainer who kept the Obamas' puppy under wraps in her rural
Experts' advice for training Obama family's pup Tampabay.com
First lady jokes new puppy 'kind of crazy' Hürriyet
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Best way to deal with dogs' aggression is to prevent it - Deseret News »

Best way to deal with dogs' aggression is to prevent it
Deseret News, UT
Even though Sweetie is 6 years old and this woman knows nothing about dog training, she thought she "could train her not to be aggressive" anymore. A professional dog trainer could come in and teach the woman and her dog methods to modify the

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"And how shall they learn - Beaufort Observer »

"And how shall they learn
Beaufort Observer, NC
That understanding can come from one or more of the many excellent books written about training companion dogs or from an obedience instructor. Consistency is the most important element in dog training. You cannot let down your guard even when you
Chained dog is a violent dog BCLocalNews
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Smart Dummies - Gun Dog Magazine »


Gun Dog Magazine
Smart Dummies
Gun Dog Magazine
Everything in our world has become more artificial and contrived, including dog training. And hard as it might be to imagine, there may well come a time when gun dogs will be tested in field trials and acclaimed winners and champions without ever

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Program rescues dogs, helps disabled - Pekin Daily Times »

Program rescues dogs, helps disabled
Pekin Daily Times, IL
“It'sa great family project,” Kosner said, noting that three Bradley professors are service dog foster parents. “Every Monday night the families and their dogs come to the Markin Center for dog training.” Dogs learn how to open doors, turn on lights,

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Someone You Should Know: Patricia Calderone - Homer Horizon »

Someone You Should Know: Patricia Calderone
Homer Horizon, IL
"The dog just wasn't responding to the obedience classes," she said. "I got so worried that I would never be able to communicate with my dog." Then after one of the obedience classes a woman approached her about a dog training method called clicker

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Dog won't grow up - The Evening Sun »


Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Dog won't grow up
The Evening Sun, PA
And years later, those same dog owners look at the dog curled up at their feet and wonder why they ever considered living without one. Chandra Lynn Smith owns Best Friend Dog Training. She holds a bachelor's degree in animal bioscience, has eight years
Prince William park hosts ‘Paws in the Park' Inside NoVA
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ASU police await first K-9 - ASU Web Devil »

ASU police await first K-9
ASU Web Devil, AZ
“We're finally getting started with K-9 units at ASU PD, but we only have plans for one dog,” ASU Police Cmdr. Jim Hardina said. “They provide the dog, and we send our officer out to Virginia to go through bomb-dog training.” Detective Parker Dunwoody

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