‘Talking Dog’ Column

Sep 29 2015

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Tricks for dogs that are recuperating

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

It’s been a long time since I needed to care for a dog recuperating from surgery, but that is currently the situation at my house. The wearing of an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking and chewing, and daily doses of a variety of medications remind me of a few tricks that I haven’t needed to utilize in a while. Read More

Aug 25 2015

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How Do Dogs Respond to Stimuli? Learned Behavior Explained

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Why is it that some everyday occurrences around the house cause our dogs to react wildly, but others are ignored? For example, anytime there is a knock at the door or a ring of the doorbell, your dogs probably go a little nuts, but flush the toilet for the fourth time during the day, and nobody moves. Read More

Jul 28 2015

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Some concepts to consider when training dogs to come when called

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Q: Can you give me some tips on teaching my shepherd mix Zeus to come when I call him? So far, what I’m doing isn’t working. – Thanks, Jose Read More

Jun 30 2015

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Use measures, even medication, to calm dogs during Fourth’s fireworks

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, many of us dog owners must begin to prepare for the inevitable: fireworks. The fact that our county and state are even allowing the sale of fireworks to the public during a severe drought is ridiculous, but alas, that is a topic for another column. Read More

May 26 2015

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Those of us in the dog-owning community have a responsibility

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Last month’s column prompted numerous comments and questions from readers, mostly about dog etiquette in public. Aside from common sense, being your dog’s advocate and keeping her out of danger, here are a few of my favorite practices: Read More

Apr 28 2015

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Taking responsibility for your dog’s actions

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Recently, I took a trip with my son. As we stepped into the check-in line at the airport, a child bolted away from his parents and accosted my son, who was calmly standing by my side, yelling and screaming at him, creating a huge scene. The parent’s response? “Just ignore her, she’s harmless.” Read More

Mar 31 2015

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Rewards for good behavior take many forms

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

An essential part of any dog training program is a solid reward system. The learning process is accelerated when there is an element of fun or enjoyment for both the teacher and the learner. Rewards can come in many forms – treats, physical interaction or petting, toy play, hand play, access to something interesting in the environment, etc. Read More

Feb 24 2015

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Be creative to deny dog its litter-box lunches

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Q: My dog regularly raids the cat’s litter box, a habit that I find disgusting. Why does she do this, and how can I get her to stop? Rhonda Read More

Jan 26 2015

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Dog parks are not for every dog

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Q: I have been taking my 4-year-old dog Bruno to the dog park in our neighborhood for about six months. He likes to sniff around the area, but avoids other dogs and has bitten a few that come too close. What can I do to get him to enjoy the park and get some good exercise playing with other dogs? Robert Read More

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