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This can happen with dogs that make a lot of vet visits. Good thinking making the vet a good experience in the future. These tips might help as well. Some of them take more planning, but might be helpful if you are at an impasse. Bring Luka with you when you run errands, stop by the vet's office...

It is often difficult to know how a dog will react to a cat until you see them together. This topic is important if you already have a cat and might be considering bringing a dog into the family. Even though I don’t have a cat for daily practice, 2 of my 3 dogs are totally fine with the small number...

You can listen to any of the archived shows. If you select more than one show, make sure you pause the previous show or they will both play at the same time. Enjoy! Here is a convenient list for you: How to Deal with Distractions - Originally broadcast 01.24.08 Show Description "My dog doesn't...

Ranger is 7 years old today. He is one of my Collies. I adopted him from Anti Cruelty in Chicago in 2001 when he was about 5 months old. He has been the most amazing dog, and recent events has made me appreciate him even more. I wrote a post last week about how tough it has been for a couple of my clients...

Barrier Frustration can occur if a dog is behind a window, fence, or on leash and is not allowed to interact with the environment. After a while, she may get frustrated and aggressive. One indicator of Barrier Frustration having a part in aggression is if a dog barks behind barriers and is calm around...

It is wonderful that Seamus is so loving with people. Some times dogs can be anxious with both dogs and people and it is much more difficult to address the situation when there are multiple triggers. I am glad you are using desensitization. Keep in mind that true desensitization occurs when an animal...

I was interviewed recently by the Chicago Tribune as well as a couple radio stations to help dogs overcome fear of fireworks. Here are the links if you want to read the information, or listen to the radio interviews. Pets Unleashed - Chicago Tribune Blog 107.5 Frank FM Radio Interview , July 2, 2007...