Tag Archives: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Shelter Medicine: Veterinary Challenges & Solutions

I recently did a series about how the Shelter Pet Project is working to change the image of shelter pets. As discussed  in the final installment — see Shelter Pet Project Pt. 3: The Future –  that’s only one part of the equation: In order to promote adoption and end the killing of healthy animals, [...]
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How to find a good dog trainer, Part 1

After another bout of a mystery intestinal problem — apparently not related to his diabetes, fortunately, but still worrying — Frankie’s feeling much better, and expressing himself through enthusiastic doggie flatulence. It’s a good thing he’s little. And that I wasn’t planning any dinner parties. So, as promised, I’m beginning my series on how to [...]
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Dog trainers, behaviorists & dupes, oh my!

Somehow, my post on how to find a good dog trainer keeps getting sidetracked, and I’ve begun to realize why. It’s not just that I felt the need debunk the most popular notions of training so as to put the subject into context. It’s also that training is unregulated, and therefore difficult to discuss without [...]
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