Learning About Dog Communication from Sharon Loy, Animal Communicator
Here are Sharon Loy’s words about how improved dog communication can lead to a much richer relationship with your pet:
In this short clip (4:48), Sharon talks about how anyone can learn to become a telepathic animal communicator:
Listen to the entire podcast, in which Sharon talks about what it means to have telepathic abilities, how language and intuition can foster dog communication and the role of right brain and left brain thinking in dog communication. Sharon also gives some fascinating examples of how her telepathic skills helped solve some very complicated dog behavior problems.
Taking Dog Communication and Dog Relationships to a Higher Level: With Lori Spagna, Animal Communicator, on the “My Doggie Says…” Show
Lori Helps us Take Dog Relationships to a New High
Hear how Lori’s concept of our pets “mirroring” our personalities, along with some good dog communication, helped solve a family relationship problem — and a dog’s terrible skin allergy issue. (4:00)
According to Lori, the best dog communication happens when you marry your right brain with your left. (2:00)
Here’s the full podcast (50:00).
Callie’s dog communication: A Snort with a Messsage
Understanding dog communication is like solving a puzzle. Our “best friends” often create what I call “scratch-your-head moments.” They do something a little unusual, and, more often than not, they are trying to tell us something. The trick is to figure out what this particular dog communication might mean.
Callie often uses a “snort” or “grunt” sound to communicate. She’s not trying to form words, but it’s as if she’s figured out that we humans communicate with our voices. Maybe she’s really trying to communicate a message, but, if nothing else, she uses her “snorts” as a way of saying, “Hey, I’m trying to tell you something.”
Yesterday, I was sitting at Lake Arrowhead, doing some work on my laptop computer, when Callie sent a dog communication message. She stood on all four legs, about six feet away from me and making good eye contact, and she let out a huge “grunt.”
It would have been easy to simply ignore Callie’s “grunt” and say something like, “Hi, Callie, nice ‘grunt,’ now let me get back to my work.” But I’ve learned, through years of paying attention and writing “My Doggie Says… Messages from Jamie,” that puzzling doggie behaviors like this almost always contain some kind of dog communication — a message for the decoding.
In trying to interpret Calllie’s messages, one of my first suspicions always has to be, “How about giving me a nice scratch on on my tummy or my neck?” But Callie was standing too far away, so that didn’t make any sense.
My next guess was, “I need to go out and pee,” so I got up and walked toward the door, but Callie didn’t follow. So, another wrong guess.
So now I’m racking my brain to figure out what Callie could be trying to tell me. Was she asking to be fed? No, she had eaten breakfast about an hour earlier.
What about Callie’s water dish? Callie drinks a lot of water in the dry, five-thousand-foot elevation, of Lake Arrowhead. Sure enough, the water dish was empty. I topped it up; Callie took some big slurps; and she curled up on the floor by the fireplace.
Dog communication mission accomplished!
A Rescue Dog Gets A Great Job — “On Toby’s Terms” with Charmaine Hammond
Charmaine Hammond’s rescue dog, Toby, got off to a pretty bad start — by turning Charmaine’s house totally upside down. But, with help from an animal communicator, Charmaine solved Toby’s behavior problems and turned him into a rescue dog with a mission in life.
Rescue Dog with a Super Job
Here’s Charmaine’s description of how Toby, the rescue dog, would enter a hospital and announce his presence — with a couple of loud barks. And how Toby has some special instincts about how he can help each patient he interacts with.
Here’s Charmaine talking about “On Toby’s Terms.” It’s really a great story about a rescue dog, an animal behaviorist, and a creative and very effective solution to a dog behavior problem.
Why Do Dog Bites Happen? Michelle Douglas Analyzes the Data on “The My Doggie Says…” Show
Sometimes children suffer dog bites with disastrous results. Michelle Douglas, of The Refined Canine, is a past president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. In this interview on the “My Doggie Says…” show, Michelle talks about a dog bite tragedy that occurred in her neighborhood — and what can be done to prevent these accidents from happening.
In this short clip (1:34), Michelle summarizes the results of research by the Canine Research Council on childhood dog bites. Most incidents are a result of a child left alone with an unfamiliar dog in an unfamiliar place:
Here’s the full podcast:
Learning About Dog Communication from Sharon Loy, Animal Communicator
Here are Sharon Loy’s words about how improved dog communication can lead to a much richer relationship with your pet:
In this short clip (4:48), Sharon talks about how anyone can learn to become a telepathic animal communicator:
Listen to the entire podcast, in which Sharon talks about what it means to have telepathic abilities, how language and intuition can foster dog communication and the role of right brain and left brain thinking in dog communication. Sharon also gives some fascinating examples of how her telepathic skills helped solve some very complicated dog behavior problems.
A Doggie Diet for People, Too: Peggy Frezon on the “My Doggie Says…” Show
Improve your dog relationship by putting your dog on a doggie diet while you are trying to lose weight yourself. Peggy Frezon is the author of “Dieting with my Dog.”
Peggy Frezon is an author, pet columnist, and multiple award-winning freelance writer from New York. She contributes regularly to Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines and is published in more than a dozen Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Her work can also be seen in magazines such as Woman’s World, Teaching Tolerance, Pockets and others, and in books including The Ultimate Dog Lover, Miracles and Animals, Soul Matters, and David Jeremiah’s Grace Givers. She writes two web columns, Pawsitively Pets and Animals 4 People, is a staff writer for Be the Change for Animals, and blogs at Peggy’s Pet Place. Her first book is Dieting with my Dog (Hubble & Hattie, 2011).
Listen to Peggy as she talks about feeding her dog veggies, sharing an exercise program, and the psychological benefits of having a “furry little conscience.”
Loving and Losing a Pet: Conversation with Barbara Abercrombie
Barbara Abercrombie is the author of “Cherished: 21 Writers on Animals they have Loved and Lost.”
Hear Barbara talk about her experience in bonding with a pet and the process of grieving upon the loss of a pet.
An American Hero Dog’s Story: Tomorrow on the “My Doggie Says…” Radio Talk Show
Join the “My Doggie Says…” show tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 5, to hear Michael Hingson talk about his new book “Thunder Dog” and how the American Hero Dog, Roselle, rescued Michael and others from the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001.
The “My Doggie Says…” show is broadcast live on KFNX-1100 in Phoenix, every Wednesday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming can be found at www.1100kfnx.com. Every week, Fred interviews an author of a book about dogs, or an expert in dog training or animal behavior, or some other important aspect of building a special bond with your dog. To call the show: (602) 277-KFNX, or (866) 536-1100. Callers welcome! Past shows can be heard as podcasts on http://www.mydoggiesays.com and on iTunes (search “mydoggiesays.”)
Pat Miller, of PeaceablePaws.com, this Wednesday on the “My Doggie Says…” Radio Show
Listen to Pat Miller talk about her approach to dog training and achieving harmony between “human and non-human” animals. Pat is the founder of PeaceablePaws.com, a a web site devoted to harmony and bonding between people and their pets.
The “My Doggie Says…” show is broadcast live on KFNX-1100 in Phoenix, every Wednesday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming can be found at www.1100kfnx.com. Every week, Fred interviews an expert in dog training or animal behavior, or some other important aspect of building a special bond with your dog. To call the show: (602) 277-KFNX, or (866) 536-1100. Call-in and get a free copy of the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD!
Jake, a Labrador Retriever, Swims The Alcatraz Race — Short Sound Clip
This is one of my favorite clips from the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD. It’s a cute story about Jake, a rescued Labrador Retriever, who swims the Alcatraz race with his partner, Jeff Pokonosky. At first, Jeff has to hold Jake back — by the tail — so he doesn’t burn himself out. At the end of the race, everyone asks, “Did I beat the dog?” This is a great example of what can happen in a relationship when man and dog work together on a project. It’s also a great testimony to dog rescue.
Callie Golden Retriever Loves to Play Water Frisbee
Callie's Favorite Sport
Like Jamie, Callie has become addicted to playing “Water Frisbee.” She loves to dive into Lake Arrowhead to retrieve her “Floppy Disc.”
As a perfect example of how dogs like “structure,” Callie has two distinct Frisbee routines, depending on lake conditions.
Her favorite “routine” is to run the length of our boat dock, drop her Floppy Disc at the end of the pier, wait for me to toss the Floppy Disc, and then dive into the lake to retrieve it. Then she swims to shore, climbs up some stone steps, puts the Floppy Disc down to shake off the water, and then continues the loop back to the end of the pier for another dive.
Her other “routine” is to stay close to the stone steps. She waits until someone gives the Floppy Disc a short toss, and then she dives off the steps, retrieves the Floppy Disc, and swims back to the steps.
Either way, Callie is in Golden Retriever Heaven. It’s fun to see how comfortable she is within the two “structures,” or “routines.” It works for me, too, because there’s a lot of boat traffic on the lake and I am happy to know that Callie will stay within her routes.
Callie is so into this that she begs to go to the lake for a swim. She gives me the same intense “please!” look that she uses to beg me to play soccer every day when we’re at home.
One other note about Callie’s swimming. Take a look at some of the video of Callie learning to swim, and you’ll see that she wasn’t exactly a “natural” swimmer. She would paw at the water and “screw up her confidence” before jumping in. Even at age four, she had a little hesitation about diving into the lake. Now, she is totally comfortable diving in.
Callie’s swimming is one of my favorite “dog bonding” activities — it’s a real partnership.
Learn How To Travel With Your Dog: Amy Burkert, Founder of GoPetFriendly.com
Amy Burkert travels with her pets all the time. Actually, she and her husband sold their house and spend all of their time traveling — with their pets. Their web site, GoPetFriendly.com lists thousands of pet-friendly places, hotels, and restaurants. And the blog contains lots of helpful hints for traveling with your pets. Listen as Amy shares some of the things she has learned. Amy can save you lots of time and money if you’re planning a trip with your pets.
The “My Doggie Says…” show is broadcast live on KFNX-1100 in Phoenix, every Wednesday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming can be found at www.1100kfnx.com. Every week, Fred interviews an expert in dog training or animal behavior, or some other important aspect of building a special bond with your dog. To call the show: (602) 277-KFNX, or (866) 536-1100. Callers welcome!
The Games Dogs Play
Callie Golden Retriever seems pretty good at making up her own games. The trick is for me to go along with her and try to figure out what the game is supposed to be. It’s great fun, though, and I know Callie appreciates getting to call the shots sometimes.
Our favorite game, of course, is our daily soccer game. Callie tracks me down every evening and gives me her intense, “let’s play soccer now!” look. This started over four years ago when Callie was just eight weeks old, so it’s totally Callie’s game. Now, as a full-grown Golden, she’s learned to leap several feet in the air and “bonk” the ball off her nose. See some fun video of Callie doing “nosers” in the video section of our web site.
The other day, Callie presented me with “Smokey” a “Smokey the bear” golf club cover that Callie has adopted as a favorite toy. I held out my hand and tried to figure out what Callie wanted me to do. She gave me “Smokey,” but then she took “Smokey” back right away. That went on for about five minutes. So Callie’s game with “Smokey” was “give and take,” “I’ll give “Smokey” to you, then you give “Smokey” back to me, then I’ll give “Smokey” back to you again, and we’ll keep doing it. OK?” I could tell it was very satisfying for Callie that I went along with her game.
Then, the next day, Callie brought me Trojan, another golf head cover in the form of a white horse. (Fight on!) This time, the game was a little different. Callie presented Trojan to me, but she didn’t let go. But she didn’t pull it away from me, either. This time we played “Let’s hold this together for a while!” Again, I could tell Callie appreciated getting to decide what game we were going to play.
Play is a natural part of a dog’s life. Left to their own resources — at least sometimes — a dog will invent its own games. Sometimes it’s interactive play. Sometimes it “doggie solitaire.” An important part of the dog-bonding experience can be letting your dog make up the rules sometimes. You will be amazed at how much your “best friend” appreciates being in charge, even if it’s just for a few minutes!
Does Your Dog Have Daily Rituals?
Does your dog have ritual behaviors? Does it have activities that it repeats at specific times, or in specific situations? If you’re not sure, you might want to pay attention. Learning about your dog’s rituals can increase your enjoyment of your pet — and help you nurture its behavior.
Since all dogs are different, I’ll share some of Callie Golden Retriever’s rituals with you, so you’ll get the idea.
“Good Morning.” Callie starts most mornings by walking over to my bed, sitting down perfectly within reach of my right hand, and “presenting” her neck for a “good morning” scratch. I scratch the under part of her neck around her throat and adam’s apple. Sometimes she tips her head so I can scratch the top of her head, but for most dogs “under” is better than “over.”
Sometimes Callie’s “good morning” scratch turns into a full-body massage. She’ll move her body around so that the only part I can reach is her back, for example. This can go on for a long time!
How to Improve your Dog-Talk Skills: Look for Patterns in your Dog’s Body Language
You might be surprised how much your dog is communicating with you. You just have to learn to speak its language, which is often behavior-related. A dog’s actions can speak volumes; you just have to be clever about figuring out the message in “dog talk.”
There is no better way to understand your dog’s personality and nurture its “dog nature” than to tune into your dog’s body language and become more interactive with it.
There was a peculiar pattern in Jamie’s (the heroine of “My Doggie Says…: Messages from Jamie”) decisions about “where to be.” I believe that dogs are pretty thoughtful about deciding where to hang out. They often choose places for specific reasons.
Dog Bonding Lessons You Can Learn from the Pros
What do Dean Koontz, Ted Kerasote, Kyra Sundance, Michelle Douglas, and Tom Sullivan have in common? For one thing, they love dogs. Secondly, they have very strong and caring relationships with their dogs. And, finally, they have been guests on the “My Doggie Says…”radio talk show on KFNX-1100, in Phoenix.
Every Wednesday night, on the “My Doggie Says…”radio show, I interview one of the top dog-book authors in the country, or one of the best dog trainers, or someone else who’s life, or livelihood, depends on dogs. One consistent message is that many dog experts get into very close relationships with their dogs. It’s a trend that I like to call “dog bonding”– building a strong connection with your dog.
The notion of “all alpha all the time” or making sure that you are dominant over your dog at all times, is giving way to kinder, gentler training methods. Many trainers are working on “positive reinforcement”methods, where they try to always reward good behavior without penalizing bad behavior.
Tara Paterson, Founder of the “Mom’s Choice Awards” Interviews Author Fred Haney at Book Expo America (Watch the Video)
Some Things Your Dog Might Be Saying To You (That You Might Not Be Hearing)
Dogs communicate a lot, but not always in ways that are obvious to humans. Sometimes their messages are puzzling and you have to work hard to “decode” them. But it’s worth the effort, and you might be surprised to learn some of the things your dog is saying.
Dogs communicate in different ways at different times. Sometimes they send messages in the very subtle ways that their ancestors used within wolf packs. At times, they use their voice to woof or bark. Other times, they use their tails, ears and posture to send messages. But many of their messages are simply sent by their actions. A dog’s actions speak louder than words, or “barks.”
Dog Behavior: “Your Dog is Your Mirror,” by Kevin Behan — on the “My Doggie Says…” Show
Kevin Behan is a long-time dog behavior expert. On the “My Doggie Says…” show, he talked about his noe book: “Your Dog is Your Mirror.”
Kevin Behan on the “My Doggie Says…” Show:
Kevin Behan, dog behavior expert, grew up on his parent’s farm in rural Connecticut immersed in a landscape of natural beauty and surrounded by dogs. Kevin’s father, John Behan, founded Canine College, trained dogs in the Canine Corps in WWII and was the first in America to train protection dogs for hospitals, police units, and even retail stores such as Macy’s. Kevin worked in his father’s kennel where he encountered every possible type of dog exhibiting every type of behavior. Consequently, Kevin grew up without judgment about dog behavior, even aggression, as everything dogs did was taken as a matter of course.
Kevin trained his first dog, a poodle named Onyx, at age ten. As Kevin matured, so did his ideas about his experiences and the behaviors he witnessed. By carefully watching the workings of nature, Kevin began to see that what made the modern dog adaptable and trainable was not the dominance hierarchy, as taught to him by his father, but the dog’s ability to work as a cooperative group member in the hunt. Influenced by European police dog trainers and a German shepherding sage named Mannel, Kevin’s theories and techniques came together in the 1980′s as Natural Dog Training. Kevin then started his own kennel, Canine Arts, in Brookfield, Connecticut and published his first book, Natural Dog Training in 1992. Using techniques totally unique, Kevin has trained hundreds of police, protection, and border control dogs, as well as thousands of America’s pets. He has become the nation’s foremost expert on the rehabilitation of aggressive and problem dogs, which is now where he concentrates most of his work. A seasoned lecturer and seminar host, Kevin’s presentations go well beyond the training of dogs and into the very core of canine behavior. He has pioneered the Natural Dog Training movement with his articles and theories on energy, the linkage between dogs and emotion, prey vs. predator model, as well as instrumental training techniques like pushing and eye contact.
Kevin now lives with his family on their 60-acre farm in beautiful Southern Vermont. His second book, Your Dog is Your Mirror: The Emotional Capacity of Our Dogs and Ourselves is now available in bookstores and online. He also actively participates in readers’ comments and conversations on the NDT site. Follow the Discussions here.
Learn more about Kevin’s work by clicking here.
Loving and Losing a Pet: Conversation with Barbara Abercrombie
Barbara Abercrombie is the author of “Cherished: 21 Writers on Animals they have Loved and Lost.”
Hear Barbara talk about her experience in bonding with a pet and the process of grieving upon the loss of a pet.
Are Facial Expressions Part of Dog Talk? They Are For Callie Golden Retriever
To us humans, anyway, dogs don’t seem to have as much expression in their faces as people do. Who knows what other dogs think? I imagine that, to dogs, “all humans look alike,” while, amongst themselves, there is a lot of nuanced facial conversation.
But Callie Golden Retriever does have a few very noticeable facial expressions. Everyone knows the famous “smile” of a Golden Retriever. But Callie has some facial expressions — a kind of dog talk — that are almost the opposite of a Golden Retriever smile.
Two of them are part of her daily ritual of cajoling me to play soccer with her.
First she twists her muzzle into a pretzel, which always means, “Can we please go out and play soccer?”
Callie Golden Retriever Loves to Play Soccer
Once outside, Callie looks me in the eye and says — with her facial expression — “OK, Fred, let’s get the game started!”
Callie Golden Retriever Waits for the First Soccerr Kick
We all know dogs love to play games. Use them as an opportunity to learn more about your “best friend.” The messages are there; you just have to pay attention!
Man’s Best Friend Likes Boats, Too — A Dog Training Challenge
I’m spending a few days at Lake Arrowhead, which is a great getaway for my family — and for Callie Golden Retriever. Callie loves to swim here, and she loves going for boat rides and fishing from our boat. It took a little dog training to get her to swim for her floating Frisbee without getting into the boat traffic, but she’s learned well. It also took a little dog training to get her to stay away from the edges of the boat — I’ve been a little nervous that she might jump off, because she loves to swim so much.
It’s fun, at Lake Arrowhead, to see how many dogs enjoy boating, as well as swimming in the lake. You see dogs balanced on canoes and kayaks. And it’s not unusual to see a boat speeding along at twenty-five miles an hour with a dog sitting proudly — all by himself — in the bow.
This morning on my walk with Callie, I watched a couple — and their Yellow Labrador Retriever — launch their kayak. The Lab hasn’t quite figured out how to jump into the kayak, but with a little more dog training, he will. So his dad had to lift him in, but then he settled into the caboose seat and looked like he was very happy there. It reminded me a lot of training Callie to “jump up” into our SUV. It’s my current dog training challenge., but we’re getting there.
So it seems that dogs make great boaters, too. Doesn’t this look like fun?
Learn How To Travel With Your Dog: Amy Burkert, Founder of GoPetFriendly.com
Amy Burkert travels with her pets all the time. Actually, she and her husband sold their house and spend all of their time traveling — with their pets. Their web site, GoPetFriendly.com lists thousands of pet-friendly places, hotels, and restaurants. And the blog contains lots of helpful hints for traveling with your pets. Listen as Amy shares some of the things she has learned. Amy can save you lots of time and money if you’re planning a trip with your pets.
The “My Doggie Says…” show is broadcast live on KFNX-1100 in Phoenix, every Wednesday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming can be found at www.1100kfnx.com. Every week, Fred interviews an expert in dog training or animal behavior, or some other important aspect of building a special bond with your dog. To call the show: (602) 277-KFNX, or (866) 536-1100. Callers welcome!
Do Dogs Generalize? Callie Golden Retriever Has Figured Out Where to Find Tennis Balls
I’ve written before about Callie’s tennis-ball-finding skills, but she continues to amaze — and teach some lessons about how dogs think.
Sometimes, at Lake Arrowhead, we walk past the UCLA Conference Center tennis courts. They are surrounded by the typical tall, green chain-link fence and screen — and also by some tall bushes. I figured out, a few years ago, that there is often a lost tennis ball hiding between the bushes and the screen. So several times I reached in and retrieved tennis balls for Callie.
But then Callie broke the code. She realized that the bushes by the tennis court were a great hiding place for tennis balls. She got so that every time we were near the bushes, she would look inside the bushes as we walked by — and, occasionally, retrieve her own tennis ball.
The Human Animal Bond and How Therapy Dogs Help One Psychologist Work with Children
Dr. Aubrey Fine tells some lovely stories about his use of therapy dogs in his psychological work with children. The podcast also contains some moving comments on two Hallmark movies, “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” and “To Dance with the White Dog,” both movies you should see if you love dogs!
How Dogs Can Help to Heal People
Our guest tomorrow night, on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show will be Jane Miller, author of “Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and their Extraordinary Power to Transform Lives.”
The “My Doggie Says” show will help you gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, on KFNX 1100, Phoenix. It is streamed live on www.1100kfnx.com.”Fred interviews dog whisperers, dog trainers, dog psychologists, authors of dog books, and experts on all aspects of dogs and dog behavior and dog nature. The show is also available as a podcast on iTunes. Go to the iTunes store, click on “Podcast,” and search for “My Doggie Says…”
To call the program and join the discussion, call (602) 277-KFNX, or outside of Phoenix, call 1 (866) 536-1100. If you participate in the program, you will receive a free copy of the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD.
Maggie Golden Retriever Goes Nuts Over Dogs On TV
Can dogs see what’s on TV? The conventional wisdom is that they see TV very differently than humans — that they don’t really know what they are seeing.
And here’s one from petpeoplesplace.com.
Now you tell me what’s going on in this video of Maggie Golden Retriever. Is she just reacting to a “blob,” or does she think she’s seeing a dog? Notice that most of the time she’s right in the face of the dogs on TV.
Update on Callie’s Soccer Nosers
Here’s some slightly better video of Callie doing her soccer “nosers.” Sorry about the lighting, but you’ll get the idea.
Animal Assisted Therapy at Phoenix Childrens Hospital and the “Dine With Your Dog” Program: Podcast
Learn from the pros about “animal assisted therapy,” as practiced at Phoenix Childrens Hospital. Mary Lou Jennings and Julie Adams talk about:
- How animal assisted therapy works
- Some wonderful successes in helping children recover from illness and/or surgery
- What is required of a therapy dog
- How to get involved
- How to support the program
Julie Adams also describes the “Dine With Your Dog” program. Here are some photos from past “Dine With Your Dog” dinners. For more information about the “Dine With Your Dog” program, click here.
Dog Bonding Lessons You Can Learn from the Pros
What do Dean Koontz, Ted Kerasote, Kyra Sundance, Michelle Douglas, and Tom Sullivan have in common? For one thing, they love dogs. Secondly, they have very strong and caring relationships with their dogs. And, finally, they have been guests on the “My Doggie Says…”radio talk show on KFNX-1100, in Phoenix.
Every Wednesday night, on the “My Doggie Says…”radio show, I interview one of the top dog-book authors in the country, or one of the best dog trainers, or someone else who’s life, or livelihood, depends on dogs. One consistent message is that many dog experts get into very close relationships with their dogs. It’s a trend that I like to call “dog bonding”– building a strong connection with your dog.
The notion of “all alpha all the time” or making sure that you are dominant over your dog at all times, is giving way to kinder, gentler training methods. Many trainers are working on “positive reinforcement”methods, where they try to always reward good behavior without penalizing bad behavior.
Dean Koontz on the "My Doggie Says…" Radio Show
Dean Koontz has published over a 100 books, and, in many of them, he has included a dog as a character. He has also written several books about Trixie, his Golden Retriever, such as “Life is Good! Lessons in Joyful Living,” by Trixie Koontz, Dog. On the occasion of the release of his newest dog book, “a big little life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog.” Dean describes the close relationship between himself and Trixie, as well as several humorous things that Trixie did. He also expresses amazement at Trixie’s intelligence.
The “My Doggie Says” show helps listeners gain a deeper appreciation for Man™s Best Friend. The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, on KFNX 1100, Phoenix. It is streamed live on www.1100kfnx.com. Host Fred Haney interviews dog whisperers, dog trainers, authors of dog books, and experts on all aspects of dogs and dog behavior and dog nature. The show is also available as a podcast on iTunes. Go to the iTunes store, click on “Podcast,” and search for “My Doggie Says…”
Check out the dog-relationship books written by all of the authors who have appeared on the “My Doggie Says” show: http://mydoggiesays.com/?page_id=1479
What Person are You, Golden Retriever? By Dr. Callie, Golden Retriever
You may have read that there’s a new book that helps people figure out, if they were a dog, which dog would they be? Here’s a link to the article. The book is called, “Which Dog Are You?”
There are also some sites where a person can take an on-line test to see which dog they are. Here’s an example at www.ivillage.com.
Well, if people can have a “which dog are you?” book, I decided my doggie friends should have a “which person are you?” book. So I decided to start writing it, and I thought I’d use myself as an example for the first chapter.
According to the AKC, Golden Retrievers are supposed to be friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. I think I’m all of those things. But I decided to learn more about my personality, so I took an on-line personality test. You (my doggie friends) can do this at this web site.
