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A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen

A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen

A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a…

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Better Than A Food Bowl

Better Than A Food Bowl

Reasons for Handfeeding There is a lot going on when a dog eats. Eating, to a dog, is a lot more than just taking in food to satisfy hunger. Eating is also an extremely social event, meaning that there’s a lot of hidden cues your dog is picking up on that you might not be thinking about. It is the…

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Owner Directed Aggression

Owner Directed Aggression

What Is Owner Directed Aggression? • Usually occurs in situations involving access to preferred resources, during interactions such as petting, moving, handling and reprimanding, or attempting to take objects from the pet   • Aggressive responses may range from mild growling to lunging and injurious bites. Responses may be unrelated to the suspected level of provocation.   • Common triggers…

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