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Dog Gone!

by Mary Green In 2024, my dogs traveled to eight states to compete in dog sports. They are seasoned travelers for sure, but I have...

Act with Intention

by Mary Green “My dog won’t listen.” “My dog is just stubborn.” Have you said that sort of thing about your dog? Perhaps the issue is...

Teamwork

by Julie Wenger Watson The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise for humans are well established. They include everything from improved cardiovascular health and...

Interactive Exercise

by Mary Green The new year always brings me to a place of renewed commitment to keep my dogs healthy. Admittedly, my dogs are far...

Weathering Winter’s Blast

by Julie Wenger Watson | Photos courtesy of Pixabay Oklahoma is famous for its volatile weather in winter and throughout the year. Living in this...

Strategies for Survival

by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma January, February, and even early March can be tough for wildlife. Although some animals hibernate or go into...

Plan for Success

When you acquire a new dog for Christmas or at any time, regardless of the background or history, there are many things to think...

Oops!

by Karen Dugan Holman,B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Photos courtesy of Ty Virden Inappropriate “bathroom behavior” is the number-one reason for relinquishment of cats to shelters and the...

Service and Skill

by Julie Wenger Watson Photos courtesy of Dog Training Elite Oklahoma Most people know that animals make incredible companions. However, not everyone realizes just how helpful...

Ring, Ring, Who’s There?

by Mary Green Not only do we have the traditional doorbell, but we also now have electronic doorbells such as Ring. In my household, just...

Reward or Reinforcement?

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

Speak Up for Your Dogs

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken...

Finding a Better Way

by Heide Brandes On the screen, the images are hard to watch. Pigs, all lined up in tiny narrow metal cages, gnaw incessantly at the bars...

Stormy Weather — and More

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

WELCOMING ANIMALS

by Rowena Mills I first heard of pet-friendly places of business a long time ago but didn’t pay much attention until my father and I visited...

TREKKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

by Julie Wenger Watson Photos courtesy of the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals Although it’s difficult to estimate the number of stray dogs in our state, thousands of...

Cool, Comfortable Canines

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

Start Simple

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

Clear Communication

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

Making the Most of Time

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

ABCs for Canines

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken...

The Shocking Truth

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. W hen I was asked to write about shock collars, I hesitated, contemplating how many feathers I just...

Beat the Heat

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

Teaming Up

by Rowena Mills Photos courtesy of OSU-Tulsa Communicative Sciences and Disorders Department “What’s his name?” It’s a simple thing, right? Just a person asking the name of a...

Planning Ahead

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow,...

For the Life of the Dog

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Dogs,...

How Well Do You Know Your Dog?

By Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma ...

TRAINING FOR ALL

by Lauren Cavagnolo Photographs courtesy of the Owasso Fire Department He doesn’t have the spots of a traditional Dalmatian firehouse dog, but he can stop, drop,...

Combine Play with Training for Positive Results

by Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More Broken Arrow, Oklahoma If...

Teaching a dog to swim is more than sink or swim!

By Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed; CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor; CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor, K9 Manners & More Broken Arrow,...

Respect the Growl

By Mary Green, CPDT-KA, CDBC, CNWI “Thank you so much for letting me know that you’re uncomfortable.” That’s how we should interpret a growl. Respect...

Use Food Delivery Toys

WRITTEN BY: Mary Green, CPDT-KA, CDBC, CNWI One sometimes overlooked aspect of dog training is that of helping a dog to self-soothe or settle down on...

Reward the Behavior You’re Looking For

WRITTEN BY: Mary Green You have probably heard me and others speak about positive reinforcement training. There are many different training methodologies that one could follow....

Walking your dog is great—for both of you!

WRITTEN BY: Mary Green “Wanna go for a walk?” Ahh. The favorite words for so many dogs. Going for a walk is a win-win for dogs...

CONDITION YOUR DOG FOR VET VISITS

WRITTEN BY: Mary Green Do you have a pet who is excited to visit the veterinarian? Does he happily hop onto the scale and readily...

TRAINING TIPS WITH Mary Green

WRITTEN BY: Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed; CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor; CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor; K9 Manners & More,...

TRAINING TIPS With Mary Green

CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed; CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor; CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor; K9 Manners & More, Broken Arrow, Okla. It’s...

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