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AVSAB Issues Position Statement on Humane Dog T...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA In August, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) issued a position statement on humane dog training. The position statement refutes many...
AVSAB Issues Position Statement on Humane Dog T...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA In August, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) issued a position statement on humane dog training. The position statement refutes many...

Critical Factors to Consider Before Leaving You...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA Every year millions of dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages are cared for by boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and...
Critical Factors to Consider Before Leaving You...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA Every year millions of dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages are cared for by boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and...

Pet Food Facts You Cannot Have It All – Best Nu...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA Last month I reviewed the cost and convenience of feeding your dog a homemade diet, commercial frozen raw food, and a commercial lightly-cooked...
Pet Food Facts You Cannot Have It All – Best Nu...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA Last month I reviewed the cost and convenience of feeding your dog a homemade diet, commercial frozen raw food, and a commercial lightly-cooked...

In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 3
by Don HansonFor the past two months, I’ve written about people’s perceptions of what makes a dog the “perfect” choice for them, and how behavior affects the relationship and experience...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 3
by Don HansonFor the past two months, I’ve written about people’s perceptions of what makes a dog the “perfect” choice for them, and how behavior affects the relationship and experience...

In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 2
by Don Hanson Last month I started to address the question, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I discussed how I have heard people define “perfect” and how what...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 2
by Don Hanson Last month I started to address the question, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I discussed how I have heard people define “perfect” and how what...

In Search of the “Perfect Dog” – Part 1
What Can Affect Our Dog’s Behavior? I am often asked, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I always start by asking for clarification, “How do you define “perfect”? Typical...
In Search of the “Perfect Dog” – Part 1
What Can Affect Our Dog’s Behavior? I am often asked, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I always start by asking for clarification, “How do you define “perfect”? Typical...