Yesterday, the SCOTUS had its first day of arguments on same-sex marriage. But you know what else they were discussing? Dog training and drugs.
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5 steps to teaching your dog to pee on command
When it’s cold outside, I didn’t want to stand on the curb for a half hour while my dog weighs the pros and cons of peeing. So, I taught him to be on command.
Dogs are hungry and greedy (and other reasons why trainers should use treats)
I love dogs endlessly, but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe they are opportunistic, selfish creatures who don’t do anything out of courtesy. They will, however, do things for food.
Debunking Dogs In The City, II
Uncertified dog trainer Justin Silver continues to spew misguided information to dog owners in another episode of his new show.
Our 2012 Petties Nomination: Best Dog Blog
We are honored to be one of four sites nominated for the Best Dog Blog “Petties” award given out annually by Dogtime. Would you please cast your vote for us?
Debunking Dogs In The City, I
As someone who runs a pet care company in Manhattan, I had a lot of hope for the new CBS show “Dogs in the City.” Justin Silver is cute, as were the dogs in the ads. I was pumped. But then I spent 45 minutes yelling at the TV.
Cesar Millan’s secret training technique: Kicking dogs in the stomach
The so-called “Dog Whisperer” makes training look like magic. But on the cutting room floor, we find it’s not magic. It’s science. The science of punishment.
How do Europeans use shock collars on dogs? They don’t
Like prong collars, shock collars are not allowed in the EU. Canada and the US, please take note.
Will Ferrell loves (and sues, and disses) dogs
On Saturday Night LIfe, Will Ferrell did several fake commercials examining the way we deal with training and policing the dogs in our lives.
Happy Birthday to BF Skinner: It’s time for a rebranding
BF Skinner codified the laws of behavior and outlined the basics of how to effectively train an animal. But his terms for things just weren’t that catchy.
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