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August 15, 2010

Canine Nutrition Series: Big Apple vet believes in integrative medicine, animal rights and “pushing the envelope”

Welcome back to our fourth Canine Nutrition blog thread piece. This week we are joined by New York allopathic veterinarian Phillip Raclyn, DVM CVA. Trained as an allopathic veterinarian and practiced as such for twenty years, Dr. Raclyn is…

August 9, 2010

Canine Nutrition Series: Holistic Cat Loving Veterinarian Brings Light to Dog Nutrition

Welcome back to our Canine Nutrition blog thread. This week we are joined by holistic veterinarian Jean Hofve, DVM, a Denver Colorado-based veterinarian who lives with her four fabulous felines: Flynn, Puzzle, Sundance, and Spencer. After receiving her Doctor…

August 4, 2010

Inquisitive Canine: Jack Is Quick to Jump the Fence – Creating an inviting home environment can help motivate dogs to stay put

Hi, Joan: I have a dog named Jack who has an issue with jumping our backyard fence. We ride bikes every day, so it isn’t an exercise issue. We’ve also tried everything to make him stop, including using an…

August 2, 2010

Canine Nutrition Series: Food for thought on importance of exercising your dog

Welcome to our Canine Nutrition blog series where we introduce our first expert on some of the do’s an don’ts of your dogs nutrition. This week we are joined by Dr. Audrey Harvey BVSc(Hons). Check out her PoochTo5K website…

July 29, 2010

Dog Foods and Nutrition: Food for Thought – An Introduction to Our Series on Canine Nutrition and What to Feed Your Dog

Being a certified professional dog trainer I am often asked in my Ventura dog training classes as well as from private dog training clients “What should I feed my dog?” Although I am always happy to share my personal…

July 16, 2010

Dog Training Tips for Fence Jumping Canine’s

It seems mom and I have been receiving Dear Inquisitive Canine emails from distraught dog guardians needing help with their “escape artist” dogs. It appears these pooches aren’t clear on boundaries at home. These dogs allegedly prefer to jump…

June 7, 2010

Take Your Dog to Work Begins With Planning Ahead

I am one lucky dog, for many reasons. One big reason is that I get to bring my mom, the Santa Barbara and Virtual dog trainer, to work with me every day! Yep. Where we work she is allowed…

January 27, 2010

Bicycles, Skateboards and Scooters Make for Adventurous Options When Exercising Your Dog

I was recently sent information from Mark Schuette and his company Dog Powered Scooter telling me about his inventions that enable dog guardians to exercise their dog, while at the same time the humans get some exercise, and everyone…

September 3, 2009

Reasons Why and Solutions for Paw Licking and Chewing Behavior in Dogs

Joan: I have a quick question for you. My dog is always chewing on her feet. I’ve heard it’s allergies to grass. Is that true? Also, is there something I can do to make her feel better? — Emily…

August 23, 2009

Paw Chewing Behavior in Dog is Cause for Concern: Dog Behavior Advice for Alleviating Irritated Paws

Mom and I have received an interesting question through our dog behavior advice column about a dog that licks her paws. Although this question was addressed to my mom, who happens to be certified professional dog trainer, she and…