CHOMP! How a 5 year old boy taught an animal not to bite

Building Trust, Creating Cooperation, and Reducing Aggression at Any Age Even a five year old can teach an animal not to bite.  This well documented video shows a very young boy teaching the family parrot how to feel safe around him, which results in the parrot no longer biting him. What makes this video so …

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Heading Back to School or Work and Leaving Our Feline Companions Behind

Only the lonely Know the way I feel tonight Only the lonely Know this feeling ain't right There goes my baby There goes my heart They're gone forever So far apart But only the lonely Know why I cry Only the lonely - Only The Lonely Know The Way I Feel ~ Roy Orbison    …

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Heading Back to School and Leaving Your Canine Companion Behind

2012 Back-to-school season has arrived!  Students of all ages are heading back to elementary, middle school or college, and teachers are going back to work.  This is a huge transition for the entire family, as parents and kids learn to adjust to an entirely new routine.  As the excitement and stress of getting the kids …

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