Gina Spadafori, writing in the Boston Globe (9/1/05) describes the 'boot-camp mentality' of many pet owners, who view training and training classes as "a way to break the dog of annoying behaviors, bark commands at him, and correct him for being 'bad.' "
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Katrina and the Animals: How you can help save desperate pets in the Gulf Coast
By KPCT on 09/08/2005The most silent victims of Hurricane Katrina may be tens of thousands of pets that either died during the storm and ensuing flood or were left behind by owners who in some cases were not allowed to evacuate with their beloved animals. Many organizations are rescuing abandoned animals and helping to reunite them with their families. Many rescue organizations need money, crates, and animal beds. Foster families are also needed. Click here for information on how you can help.
Premier to Sponsor ClickerExpo
By Aaron B. Clayton on 09/08/2005Karen Pryor Clickertraining is pleased to announce that Premier Pet Products has become a sponsor of the 2005-2006 season of ClickerExpo, the training and educational seminar for dog and animial enthusiasts, professional trainers, veterinarians and behaviorists.
Clicker trained rats saving lives in Africa
By Miranda Hersey Helin on 09/07/2005The Telegraph: Rats are on the scent of Africa's landmines
Until now, removing mines has been the job of technicians with bomb-proof lorries and metal detectors. But metal detectors cannot trace mines made of wood or plastic or distinguish unexploded mines from shrapnel. Now scientists have shown that rats can be trained to be a safe, fast, reliable and cheap method of locating mines of all kinds, according to this month's issue of BBC Wildlife, published today.
Socializing horses and dogs on the trail with clicker training
By Bill Peña on 09/06/2005Oakland: On the trails, horse sense for hounds Nancy Reiser holds "meet-and-greet" sessions for dog owners looking to socialize their dogs with horses at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA:
