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Meet Wolfdog Journey. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – SPECIAL TO THE UT SAN DIEGO If the thought of interacting with a wolflike creature makes your heart leap, meet wolfdog Journey, A cross of a wolf and a domestic dog several generations removed, Journey was selectively bred for social-butterfly abilities and wolflike appearance. When…
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VIDEO: Wolfdog Training. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Meet two wolfdog pups, Shiloh and Oka, learning basic manners skills from Linda Michaels, Del Mar Dog Trainer!
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FINDING A GOOD TRAINER. Linda Michaels, M.A., Author and Speaker
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – SPECIAL TO THE UT SAN DIEGO One of the most important decisions you will make in paving a path to happiness with your pet is choosing a competent and kind dog trainer. The absence of standard credentials required by law, or established professional ethics, makes it problematic…
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LET’S GO FOR A RIDE! Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – RANCH COAST NEWS If you want to be sure that Fifi or Bowser happily hops into the car, this article was written for you. You’re all set to take your dog out on an exciting adventure or to spend some quality time together running errands, but…
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Snake Avoidance. By Linda Michaels, M.A.
How can you keep your dog from being bitten by a venomous snake? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and there are no guarantees. Seal Your Yard. Many, if not most, snake bites to dogs occur on their own property. Neither your family nor your dog is safe from venomous snakes. Remove food sources, such as:…
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Victoria Stilwell Book Review. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
By LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – REVIEWED FOR BARKS, PET PROFESSIONALS GUILD Victoria Stilwell, star of the hit Animal Planet TV show It’s Me or the Dog and CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training, unleashes the power of Positive Reinforcement training with her new book,…
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Wise Food Choices. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER SPECIAL TO THE U-T What’s more important to your dog than food? Chances are, not much. The experts do not agree about nutrition, however, Dr. Doug Knueven, veterinary lecturer on dog nutrition, tells us that poor diet is the biggest obstacle to achieving canine health: Many illnesses, skin,…
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Body Language. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
This is an excerpt from Linda’s book, Do No Harm™ Dog Training and Behavior Manual, available to download here. Ever get the feeling that your dog is talking to you? You’re right. If you’ve longed to know what’s going on in your dog’s head, and to communicate interactively, here’s a surefire way to connect. Learn…