Today is International Appreciate A Dragon Day! Yeah, I know. It sounds crazy, but if there is an international peanut butter day, then dragons can certainly have their turn in the international spotlight. As soon as I heard that today was appreciate a dragon day, I was really psyched because one very special dragon came …
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Chubby, Tubby, Plump and Pudgy
Jelly-Belly, butterball, husky, portly. We jokingly refer to chunky animals as this, but it's no laughing matter. Experts estimate that nearly 55% of companion animals are overweight. This directly increases their risk for many serious conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, breathing problems, and heart disease. They blame the pudgy pet problem on too many treats …
The Problem with “NO”
Tuesday's Training Tip: The Problem with “NO” There is nothing inherently wrong with telling an animal “no,” except that it doesn't give them enough information. Instead of saying “no!”, show them what you want them to do instead. Animals don't generalize; their behaviors are very specific, so we should be specific. For example, when the …
Conscious Companion® 