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Alicia, one of my readers, pointed out that hot dogs were not the most healthy dog treat. I agree. In fact, I’ve been trying to fit them into my world view only because they’re so effective. But Alicia also mentioned chicken as an option. The wonderful thing about chicken is that it’s natural, low in [...]
Kosher Dachshund Sausages and Jewish Culture
Matt
Sunday, July 12th 2009 12:57am
In celebration of discovering what a great motivator hot dogs are for Kody, here is an article on the brand I actually use, Hebrew National. When it comes to hot dogs, kosher is a very good idea whether you’re Jewish or not, and these ones taste the best as well. This article talks about the [...]
I have found that hot dogs are an amazing motivator for Kody. They are really helping us at this stage in our training. We can go farther away from home with them and they will even work when other dogs are involved. If Kody barks, me turning away and walking in the other direction actually [...]
Missed Squirrel Opportunity
Matt
Friday, July 10th 2009 4:03pm
Training is going pretty good with Kody. Outside time is much easier with him now, and I have tools for when things happen that used to make me feel out of control. We were just outside. I was trying to use dried some beef and banana treats I had been given at the pet store [...]
Danville Police Officer Fired After Shooting Dachshund
Matt
Friday, July 10th 2009 3:13pm
Murril McLean, the Danville, Virginia police officer who shot a dachshund was fired after an investigation into the incident. Danville Officer Who Shot Dachshund Fired Broadfoot said he became suspicious of McLean’s account of the incident after he visited the home himself to observe the evidence. “My observations immediately raised questions in my mind about [...]
The Dog Lover’s Companion to the Pacific Northwest
Matt
Thursday, July 9th 2009 10:42am
Val Mallinson recently updated her books on taking your dogs with you everywhere including The Dog Lover’s Companion to the Pacific Northwest and The Dog Lover’s Companion to Seattle. These books are available for other parts of the country as well in The Dog Lover’s Companion to California, The Dog Lover’s Companion to New England, [...]