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[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Sometimes our dogs don’t want to do what we ask of them. Sometimes the rewards we offer them are not enough and they turn to “self-rewarding” behaviours. But are …
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Keep Canine Nation Alive! Canine Nation is a labour of love. The essays and podcasts are available for free and we hope that you share them with the dog people in your life. Sadly, it does cost us money each year for …
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Dogs have always been with us. But where did they come from? We always thought dogs came from wolves but there may be a better source of information about the origins …
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] I've often found that the best way to remember something is with a simple formula. When it comes to training my dogs, I like to think of it as "The Three C's plus …
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[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] What is a “good dog?” For most people, a “good dog” is one that behaves like the ones they see on TV or in the movies. A dog that does what is expected and never does …
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Have you ever noticed all the different ways that people are mean to their dogs? No? Well, there are plenty of people out there who will tell you that you are …
