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Dog Training: Animal Experts Debunk the Alpha-Dog Myth
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:28:41 -0700
Why Victoria Stilwell and other experts are opposed to the submission techniques espoused by 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan

Seven Dogs Looking for Homes in GT County
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:55:02 -0700
Seven dogs, saved from a life of neglect, are looking for a place to call home. The Traverse Bay Humane Society says these dogs have lived in cages their whole lives.

Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance - TIME
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:31:24 GMT+00:00
Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male DominanceTIMEDogs are descended from wolves. Wolves live in hierarchical packs in which the aggressive alpha male rules ...and more »

How to Curb Your Dog's Barking - CBS News
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:46:22 GMT+00:00
CBS NewsHow to Curb Your Dog's BarkingCBS NewsBut, says Andrea Arden, a pet expert and director of Andrea Arden Dog Training, there are ways to control the tendency in your canine. ...and more »

Tricks for treats: Knowing how to train the pup - DL-Online
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:36:44 GMT+00:00
Tricks for treats: Knowing how to train the pupDL-OnlineThe debate over using treats in dog training has ebbed and flowed for years. I received my first puppy, a black Lab I named Blackie, on my 6th birthday. ...

Alpha dog? Time for the concept to be unleashed - USA Today
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:06:19 GMT+00:00
USA TodayAlpha dog? Time for the concept to be unleashedUSA TodayStanley Coren in a Psychology Today article takes a historic look at how "dominance'' based dog training came to the forefront and proposes a fresh start ...Get To Know: Jessica Lohry, 29DesMoinesRegister.comCanine Dominance: Is the Concept of the Alpha Dog Valid?Psychology Today (blog)My Pet World: 'Dog Whisperer' has his good and bad pointsPioneer PressNew Haven Register (subscription) -Care2.comall 7 news articles »

Weekly top iPhone apps: for dog lovers - Independent
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:46:44 GMT+00:00
Weekly top iPhone apps: for dog loversIndependentThis week's apps will help you take care of your best furry friend from dog training to first aid. Pet First Aid: for your Dog, Cat, Puppy, or Kitten will ...

Astoria Characters: The Dogs' Best Friend - Huffington Post (blog)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:38:04 GMT+00:00
Astoria Characters: The Dogs' Best FriendHuffington Post (blog)"We didn't know anything about dog training," she says, "and we had the usual little accidents like chewed shoes." By the way, where's Dexter? ...

Starting Over Means Greater Success for Dog-Trainer and Entrepreneur - Fast Company
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:05:33 GMT+00:00
Fast CompanyStarting Over Means Greater Success for Dog-Trainer and EntrepreneurFast CompanyAfter working with a military K-9 unit and subsequently showing dogs, Ray decided to turn his long-time passion for dog-training into a full-time business ...

A dog that can really sniff out crime - Ithaca Journal
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:06:55 GMT+00:00
A dog that can really sniff out crimeIthaca JournalAfter eight weeks of training, Ryan and Shadow, named after Robert DeNiro's character in the 1991 movie "Backdraft," were on the job. ...and more »

Today in Anti-Muslinism: Jacksonville Jihads, Hate Dogs, and Newt Gingrich - Wonkette (satire) (blog
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:19:57 GMT+00:00
Today in Anti-Muslinism: Jacksonville Jihads, Hate Dogs, and Newt GingrichWonkette (satire) (blog)... signs, dogs and singing voices? to an upcoming protest against the Islamic Center of Temecula, a proposed burqa factory and terrorist training camp. ...and more »

New England Patriots begin training camp - Providence Journal
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:47:22 GMT+00:00
Providence JournalNew England Patriots begin training campProvidence JournalBut most of all, Shields said, they came to the training because you couldn't beat the price. Water might be $4 a bottle and hot dogs as well, ...and more »

Young Dog Lovers Return For National Training Camp - PRLog.Org (press release)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:13:36 GMT+00:00
Young Dog Lovers Return For National Training CampPRLog.Org (press release)The YKC is for young dog lovers aged from 6 to 24 and encourages interest in the care, training and activities associated with dogs. ...and more »

Felony Charge Dropped Against Cop In K-9 Death - CBS 4
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:20 GMT+00:00
Felony Charge Dropped Against Cop In K-9 DeathCBS 4Defense attorney Douglas Hartman said it was a freak training accident and there was no evidence he had attacked the dog in the past. ...and more »

Trial over Miami-Dade police dog's death pits expert vs. expert - MiamiHerald.com
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:23:38 GMT+00:00
Palm Beach PostTrial over Miami-Dade police dog's death pits expert vs. expertMiamiHerald.comA former Miami-Dade police sergeant is standing trial for allegedly killing his police dog during a training session. BY DAVID OVALLE Duke was a young, ...Trial Continues For Cop Accused In K9's DeathCBS 4all 34 news articles »