Wyn & Mary Burch, Ph.D.
AKC's Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director, Certified Applied Animal BehavioristCitizen Canine Blog (that’s right, this one!) Wins at Westminster!
Every year, on the Sunday before the Westminster dog show, dog writers from across the country travel to New York City for annual writing awards that are the equivalent of “Best in Show” for dog writers. This year, the Citizen Canine blog (that’s right, this one!) won an award as the Best Blog in a writing competition and the Citizen Canine book won the prestigious Maxwell Medallion in the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) contest. For more information on DWAA, see dwaa.org
About the Programs
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® is the puppy level of Canine Good Citizen® (CGC). AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is designed to provide dog owners and their puppies with a great start in training. With more advanced skills than AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. The Hartford is a proud sponsor of the CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy programs.
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Fire Prevention Week: Keeping Your Dog Safe
October 9-15, 2011 is Fire Prevention Week. Our dogs are a part of our families and when there is a tragedy such as a house fire, some advance planning may save the lives of our beloved pets. 1. Prevention is the key. … Continue reading
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Dog High School
Here’s a fun question for the day — if your dog went to high school, what would he or she have been voted? Would he or she have been Most Popular? Class Clown? Most Likely to Succeed? Most Athletic? Tell … Continue reading
Mythbusters
There are so many myths about dogs – from misinformation about their care and temperament, to behavior and intelligence. The problem with myths is that pet owners who act on misinformation may not best meet the needs of their dog. … Continue reading
Let’s Get Physical: Helping Your Dog Lose Weight
Just like in their human counterparts, obsesity in dogs seriously affects their health. It is commonly linked to arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems, among others. If you find that your dog has packed on a few pounds, you can help … Continue reading
Maisie the Amazing Nose Artist
Say hi to Maisie! She’s a playful Australian Shepherd who passed her Canine Good Citizen test in Arroyo Grande, California with the Five Cities Dog Park Association. She is currently a mobility service dog for her owner, Courtney Aloi, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Agility, australian shepherd, dogs, facebook photos, service dog
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Playing Favorites
When my aunt came to visit, she was very happy to meet my dog, Sarge. Sarge politely greeted Aunt Lily and then proceeded to follow me everywhere I went in the house like he always did. “That’s okay,” said Aunt … Continue reading
Bloodhound Knows (or is that Nose?) Her Wine
We had a great time on the blog during Labor Day weekend talking about dogs and their jobs. Readers sent in their comments about their favorite working dogs–dogs who do herding, dogs who detect seizures, and Search & Rescue dogs. … Continue reading
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While the Owner’s Away…
Have you ever come home from a hard day’s work to find your couch cushion completely destroyed? You’re not alone! Many dogs experience “separation distress,” or the inability to adapt to stress or conditions causing stress. While this is a … Continue reading
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Tagged leaving dogs home alone, separation distress, systematic training
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