The Free School for Dogs

12/01/2024

What is up with the trend of having your dog walking in a heel and with its head unnaturally high looking at the handlers face.

11/26/2024

10/03/2024

09/24/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/fda-warning-after-salmonella-and-listeria-monocytogenes-detected-in-darwins-natural-pet-products/

FDA warning after Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes are found in lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products raw dog and cat food.

09/24/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/answers-pet-food-voluntarily-withdrawals-certain-lots-due-to-potential-salmonella-and-listeria/

Answers Pet Food withdraws certain lots of dog food after Salmonella and/or Listeria were found by the FDA in four samples.

09/23/2024

BEYOND CESAR MILLAN

20 YEARS LATER.....The following review was submitted to National Geographic by Dr. Andrew Luescher, DVM, Ph.D, DACVB (board-certified veterinary behaviorist).

Dr. Luescher, former director of the Purdue University Veterinary Behavior Clinic was asked to provide feedback on "Dog Whisperer" tapes prior to the show's airing.

In this letter to National Geographic (date unknown), Dr. Luescher writes,

"I think this series, if aired, would be a major embarrassment for National Geographic. It is not stimulating or thought-provoking, since none of the presented techniques are new. They are outdated and have long been abandoned by most responsible trainers, let alone behaviorists, as inappropriate and cruel. I very much hope National Geographic will pull the plug on this program."

Please read the entire letter (It's not long.) and share: http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/andrew-luescher.html

This program and trainers who have mimicked the behavior seen in this program have done so much damage to the dog training industry, dogs, and the human-animal bond.

I have met and spoken to Dr. Luescher personally, and I share his sentiments, as do all other trainers in the evidence-based, best practice camp. Meanwhile, much of the unsuspecting public still looks to National Geographic as an authority and has no idea it has thrown science to the wind, at least in terms of dog behavior and training.

Cindy Ludwig, MA, BS, RN, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Canine Connection LLC
Willard, MO

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09/14/2024

Welcome Luna to our family!

09/11/2024

https://www.vetsarepeopletoo.com/help-with-vet-bills/

Charitable organizations that help pet owners and veterinarians with funding for urgent care and cancer treatments as well as food and medications.

08/31/2024

Heartworm drugs may give you a false sense of security. Here's what you need to know:

🐾 Mosquitoes are becoming resistant to heartworm meds, meaning dogs can still get heartworm despite treatment.

❗️ These drugs are wrongly marketed as “prevention” when they only target heartworm larvae. If the worms are already adults, the meds won’t help.

⚠️ Heartworm drugs are neurotoxic, leading to serious side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and even neurological issues.

🔍 Instead of unnecessary meds, ask your vet for a microfilariae test to detect heartworms.

💪 A strong immune system and natural pest repellents can be enough to protect your dog. Plus, check heartworm prevalence in your area for peace of mind.

👉 Read more about natural heartworm prevention: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dont-give-dogs-heartworm-meds-shouldnt-either/

08/31/2024

We are not.
With Victoria Stilwell

08/31/2024

08/25/2024

What's the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard about dogs?

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