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Chicago Tribune pays tribute to cat trainer

By Miranda Hersey Helin on 03/19/2009

When you're in the zone, you're in the zone! Clicker trainer Samantha Martin strikes again with a major coup: this terrific profile in the Chicago Tribune. Congratulations, Samantha!

In case you missed it, we blogged about Samantha's other recent press coverage earlier this month.

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Samantha Martin: This Cat Can't Be Stopped

By Miranda Hersey Helin on 03/10/2009

Don't miss this terrific interview with clicker trainer Samantha Martin in the Chicagoist. Samantha works with cats and small mammals, using all-positive training with amazing results. (And if you can't get enough of Samantha, check out our own profile of this dynamic trainer: Herding Cats in Hollywood.) An excerpt from the new interview:

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Cuddle up with your dog—but wash your hands, too!

By Marie Clougher on 02/24/2009

These days, if it's not worry about the economy, it's worry about our health. The news is full of stories about superbugs and new illnesses—never mind the flu and other common viruses. One piece of positive news stands out—our pets can continue to offer comfort against these worries.

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Aversive training techniques create aggressive dogs; deemed risky

By Miranda Hersey Helin on 02/19/2009

In case anyone reading this needed confirmation, treating your dog with aggression creates aggression in your dog. In an article published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science earlier this year, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania released their findings on aversive training techniques and suggested that veterinarians warn pet owners about the associated risks. The abstract:

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Top 5 Dog Training Myths

By Miranda Hersey Helin on 02/18/2009

As posted to the ClickerExpo Yahoo Group, an article on the top five dog training myths by Joan Orr in Pets Magazine (click to page 28). Joan notes: "Thanks to everyone who weighed in with their top dog training myths! Here is...the (very short) article that came out of this." Nice work, Joan!

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