Skidboot What a great story!

I just have to share this story with you.  Talk about a relationship between a guy and his dog, not to mention some amazing training.  The video is a bit long but it's worth watching the whole thing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2BfzUIBy9A

Time for Spring Cleaning!

OK, I know there is a snow storm coming, but spring is also coming!  As an active walker in the town's conservation areas I encourage every one to participate in the upcoming Concord Cleanup!  While it may not be on the list explicitly, let's make sure we include all those dog piles we didn't pick up this winter!  Bring your doggy bags with you and pick up ANY piles you run across, even if they aren't yours.  Remember we have a responsibility as dog owners to be sure we are not soiling the conservation areas we share with non dog owners.  So take an extra minute and pick up an extra pile or two while your out enjoying you walk!

http://www.concordma.gov/pages/ConcordMA_NaturalResources/cleanup.pdf

Shock Collars

More and more evidence that the use of shock collars (particularly by those that are not trained) can be detrimental to your dog's welfare.


http://www.rspca.org.uk/ImageLocator/LocateAsset?asset=document&assetId=1232713013325&mode=prd

http://vip.vetsci.usyd.edu.au/contentUpload/content_3053/Kristy_Englert.pdf

http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad

http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/images/stories/Position_Statements/Combined_Punishment_Statements.pdf