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What One Dog Rescue Offers and What It Asks for In Return
Founder Joyce Martin offers insight into the adoption process at Austin Dog Rescue. I recently spoke to Austin Dog Rescue founder Joyce Martin about what it offers to adopting families and what the organization needs in return. I volunteered for ADR for many years when I lived in Texas, and it is hands-down the best nonprofit rescue I have […]
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Durango Telegraph: “Hope for the ‘midnight dog walkers”
Local dog trainer Annie Phenix stands with her border collies, Echo and Radar, at her house near Ignacio. Phenix specializes in reactive and aggressive dogs, most of whom act out because of fear./Photo by Jennaye Derge. Hope for the ‘midnight dog walkers’™ Trainer and author Annie Phenix helps troubled dogs and their handlers by Jen […]
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Durango Telegraph: “Hope for the ‘midnight dog walkers’”
Local dog trainer Annie Phenix stands with her border collies, Echo and Radar, at her house near Ignacio. Phenix specializes in reactive and aggressive dogs, most of whom act out because of fear./Photo by Jennaye Derge. Hope for the ‘midnight dog walkers’ Trainer and author Annie Phenix helps troubled dogs and their handlers by Jen […]
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How I Used Body Language to Teach a Jumping Dog to Sit and Stay
Jelly loved to jump up and say hello. By watching her body language during training, I was able to figure out how to keep her paws on the ground. It never ceases to amaze me how often, how quickly, and sometimes how subtly dogs communicate with us. During just about every consultation, I see the dog […]
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You Can Train Your Own Dog ‘” Here’™s How!
It can be a challenge to find the right trainer. Start helping your dog by training him yourself with these simple steps. I encourage pet parents to think of employing a dog trainer in the same way that they would a nutritionist. We all know how to eat healthily, correct? Sometimes, however, we have special dietary restrictions or conditions […]
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You Can Train Your Own Dog — Here’s How!
It can be a challenge to find the right trainer. Start helping your dog by training him yourself with these simple steps. I encourage pet parents to think of employing a dog trainer in the same way that they would a nutritionist. We all know how to eat healthily, correct? Sometimes, however, we have special dietary restrictions or conditions […]
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How to Train Your Dog to Walk Nicely On Leash
These essential tips will have both you and your dog enjoying walks in no time. One of the biggest challenges pet parents face is teaching their dogs to walk nicely on leash. Dogs don’t come to us knowing that we don’t like to run on our daily walks, nor do we like to be pulled around the […]
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How I Helped a Labrador Puppy Overcome His Fear of Human Touch
A rough start in life had one Lab puppy lashing out at his brother and cringing from human touch. Here’s how I helped. I often feel sorry for dogs, even those living in the lap of luxury. One reason I do is because dogs are masters of human communication, both in how we communicate with […]
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4 Tips for Engaging Your New Rescue Dog in Play
Play is a vital part of your dog’s well-being, but not all rescue dogs arrive ready to engage. Play is vital for so many animals, and dogs are no exception. What happens, however, if your new rescue dog feels shut down or anxious in his new home, perhaps due to neglect during the important puppy development stages […]
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Read more about Annie’s work with dogs in the blog posts below.