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Free Answers to Canine Behavior Questions Saturday, May 18th 1 – 3PM, Santa Monica College

By Pack Leader | Published: May 18, 2013
On hand to answer questions and offer free advice regarding dog behavior and training is Santa Monica based canine behavior specialist, Dee Green of Balanced Dogs, who's been improving relationships between dogs & humans on the Westside since 1997. Green will be joining the team at the Bark Williams booth during the Vendor Fair. Look for her "Ask the Behaviorist" banner from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Nuisance Barking at Neighbors: 1st Step – Manage the Environment

By Pack Leader | Published: April 24, 2012
A reader in Mar Vista wrote: “What can I do about a 6 month old male puppy who barks at neighbors and others he sees from our backyard? He barks constantly when he’s outside, and nothing we’ve tried has worked. We’ve been hoping he’ll grow out of it.” Dogs rarely “grow out of” nuisance barking. [...]
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You See a Crate, Your Dog Sees a Sanctuary

By Pack Leader | Published: February 24, 2012
I can’t think of any behavior modification tool that causes my clients more consternation than the “crate.” It seems the human brain frequently equates any small, confined space with a box or a jail cell, both understandably uncomfortable images to subject your best friend to. What most people fail to realize is that crates can actually [...]
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Six Weeks to a Better Relationship with Your Dog

By Pack Leader | Published: February 23, 2012
Research suggests it takes an average of 6 weeks for dogs and humans to convert a behavior into a habit. Six weeks of consistent practice, that is. Today is the beginning of Lent, a 6 week period in which many people seek to change or modify a behavior, in advance of the Easter holiday. Frequently, the [...]
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Pet Emergency Preparedness Fair, Saturday, February 25th, Santa Monica’s Clover Park

By Pack Leader | Published: February 21, 2012
http://www.smmirror.com/#mode=single&view=34122 The 3rd Annual Free Pet Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held this Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Clover Park in Santa Monica. The event is being hosted by the City of Santa Monica Office of Emergency Management Division; The American Red Cross of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Region; and the Society [...]
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A Calm Start Leads to a Calm Walk with Your Dog

By Pack Leader | Published: February 21, 2012
Today I met with a delightful adult spaniel rescue and her adoring family in Santa Monica. They’ve been struggling with increasing displays of anti-social behavior on walks when in close proximity to other dogs, delivery trucks, and postal carriers. Recently, their beloved canine companion snapped at a toddler and her mother, and that was enough [...]
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