Monthly Archives: December 2010

Dominance Aggression- Linked Article

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

Dominance Aggression- The Modern Medical Explanation

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Temperament Vs Personality

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

I recently heard temperament for dogs, described in two different ways. 1. The combination of genetics and the experiences during the first few weeks of life. (Trish King) 2. What is happening inside a dog’s mind. (Ian Dunbar) When I … Continue reading →

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Talking to Bears

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

As I walked into the facility the first thing I noticed was the smell. It hit me like a wall, the stench of putrefying meat at 6 AM was certainly an eye opener and I was glad I had a … Continue reading →

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Three Steps to Teaching Any Behavior

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

Step 1 Introduction You can introduce a new behavior to your dog’s repertoire a number of different ways. I prefer to help dogs figure out what I want by luring them into a new behavior, capturing the behavior with a … Continue reading →

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Puppy Starter Kit

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

Summer is a great time to bring home a new puppy. I of course, recommend  adopted a puppy from your local shelter like the SPCA, but even if you grab one off an internet add or get one at a … Continue reading →

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