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    Learned Helplessness
    Nicole Wilde
    • Jun 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    Learned Helplessness

    Bob and Molly have a female spaniel mix named Ginger. Ginger is known to have fear issues, specifically, a fear of Bob. This...
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    Don't Assume My Dog is Friendly!
    Nicole Wilde
    • Jun 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Don't Assume My Dog is Friendly!

    It happened again. I was walking along a park trail with Bodhi, enjoying the 6 a.m. calm. Suddenly, a man walking 3 dogs appeared...
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    Should You Expect Total Compliance at All Times?
    Nicole Wilde
    • May 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    Should You Expect Total Compliance at All Times?

    In a recent conversation with another dog owner, I heard this phrase: “She’s being a little s#*%!” When I asked what she meant, she ...
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    Is Your Dog's Play Too Rough?
    Nicole Wilde
    • May 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    Is Your Dog's Play Too Rough?

    Is your dog's play too rough? There are many considerations, including breed, how well the dogs know each other, body language, and more.
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    Are Dog Parks Worth the Risk?
    Nicole Wilde
    • May 2, 2019
    • 5 min

    Are Dog Parks Worth the Risk?

    Recently, a woman took her dog to the dog park for some fun and exercise. She envisioned him frolicking with other dogs and coming home ...
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    The Threat of Stillness
    Nicole Wilde
    • Apr 24, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Threat of Stillness

    I recently observed a temperament test being conducted to determine whether a dog was aggressive toward other dogs. The dog in question...
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    How to Choose a Dog Trainer
    Nicole Wilde
    • Apr 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    How to Choose a Dog Trainer

    Parents are particular when hiring a tutor for their children. They research background, experience and more. Yet many dog owners don't...
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