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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Maker of Shock Collar Products
By Niki Tudge
Good news! A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California against Radio Systems, maker of shock collar products. The story has been picked up by Bloomberg Law and several other sites.
Excerpt from the filing:
"This is a consumer class action arising out ...
Socializing Puppies to Other Animals
Dog guardians these days tend to be fairly aware of the crucial importance of socialization.
These include the interactions a young puppy will have with people in his/her ...
BARKS Podcast with Dr Robert and Karen Hewings
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther to Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings.
Learn all about the upcoming PPG Scent Fest events:
Your Scent & ...
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BARKS News – April 2021
Listen to the April 2021 edition of BARKS News!
Highlights include:
FREE member event Up Your Business Game!
New PORTL workshop dates
New member job posting board & member profile options
New Facebook live sessions
Sneak peek at May BARKS from the Guild
What’s new on the ...
Why You Should Avoid “Obedience” Training Tactics for Dogs and Consider this Alternative Instead
By Animal Courses Direct
Firstly, let’s look at the definition of obedience – ‘It is a form of social influence that involves acting on the orders of an authority figure.’
The word ‘obey’ is all over the internet when it comes to training dogs, and unfortunately, it is giving the wrong ...
BARKS Podcast with Dr. Karolina Westlund: April 9, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and Dr. Karolina Westlund of Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting as they discuss emotional learning.
Listen to the Podcast here on your preferred platform. Or simply click ‘Play’ below.
Read Dr. Westlund's January cover feature in BARKS from the ...
The Essence of a Dog: A Free Education from a Free Choice Walk
By Kristi Benson
One cold day last spring, snow still clinging to the ground and ceding to the warm sun only on the tips of south-facing hillocks, I decided to do something new.
I wouldn’t walk my dogs; nor would I walk with my dogs. I would instead be walked by my dogs. I decided to ...
A Safe Escape
By Dr. Lisel O’Dwyer
The Adelaide Hills, South Australia have recently faced severe brushfires, an unfortunate situation that has prompted the discussion of the logistical differences between evacuating and housing horses versus dogs and other small domestic pets in the face of natural ...
BARKS Podcast with Alex Pietraszko: March 26, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and Alex Pietraszko, head of marketing for PPG corporate partner Animals Courses Direct, discussing all the great programs they offer to pet professionals -- as well as the new courses they are working on (more details about courses below).
Listen to the Podcast here on your ...
The Itch to Scratch
By Andrea Carne
Regardless of whichever behavior issue I have been called upon to assist a cat guardian with – whether it be inappropriate toileting, aggression towards humans, or aggression between cats in a multicat household – I can almost guarantee that when I ask at the end of a ...
BARKS Podcast with Dr. Dorothy Heffernan: March 19, 2021
Join Niki Tudge and guest Dr. Dorothy Heffernan as they discuss all things equine.
Listen to the Podcast here on your preferred platform. Or simply click ‘Play’ below.
See also Straight from the Horse’s Mouth where Dr. Heffernan discusses transitioning to bitless horseback riding in a BARKS ...
Navigating the Storm
By Mary Jean Alsina
“I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” - Louisa May Alcott
Many dogs who come into this world quickly learn that there are many storms of which to be afraid. These storms come in many guises: other dogs, bearded men, men in general, vacuum ...