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Dog Park Campaign gains momentum
Hi all, Thanks to one of my students, the Dripping Springs Babble (a popular local online blog) ran a short story on the dog park campaign. http://drippingsprings.dsbabble.com/2009/10/04/dripping-dog-park.aspx We still need to get the word out though! I am looking for anyone who can run an article in a community, neighborhood or church newsletter, blog ,or other [...]
Dog Park for Dripping Springs?
Several of my students have asked me if there is a place nearby where they can exercise their dogs off-leash. I encourage well-supervised off-leash play with other dogs, both for exercise, mental stimulation, and to keep doggy social skills well-rehearsed. After doing a little digging, it didn’t appear that there was anywhere close by that allowed dogs [...]
Outcry Against Millan for Seeking Wolf Dogs
Cesar Millan (and his host channel, National Geographic) is apparently seeking wolf-dogs (hybrids that are part wolf, part dog) to appear on his show, according to news sources. Many wolf and wolf-dog experts are outraged that he be allowed to use his overly-harsh and outdated techniques on such animals, whose psyches are incredibly complex. Nicole Wilde, [...]
CCPDT response to Merial/Millan partnership
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers has taken a stance on the recent partnership between Merial pharmaceuticals (makers of popular medications Heartgard and Frontline, among others) and Cesar Millan. Merial is using the popular TV personality to front their new advertising campaign. The American Humane Society, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and the American [...]
One Texas Breeder Bill Defeated, Help Still Needed
The Texas Legislature session ended on Monday, with some good news for responsible hobby breeders. House Bill 2310, as amended by the Senate, would have imposed severe restrictions and financial burdens that would have shut down responsible hobby breeders while doing nothing to regulate or restrict puppy mill operations (although that was the intent of [...]
AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds
From the AKC website…AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds [Tuesday, April 14, 2009] New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation’s premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for [...]
