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06/13/2026

06/13/2026

"If it's so easy to fix with some chicken, how can it be a character trait?" That's Jean Donaldson of The Academy for Dog Trainers busting some myths on resource guarding dogs in the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation. In the olden days (which are not that long ago) people used to mistakenly believe that when dogs guarded food, objects, or locations, it was due to "dominance". Unfortunately that meant they did exactly the wrong things to try and fix it. Instead, these days we know how to make a difference! And Jean's book Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs is full of tips (and plans) to help resolve these issues. She told us all about what to do in the podcast.

Listen to The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts, watch on Youtube, or do both and read a transcript on my Companion Animal Psychology blog (link in bio).

Mine! is published by .books and is available wherever books are sold.

06/13/2026

Don't you want your Newf to be a STAR? Please enter your Newf into our calendar contest. All entries will be in the calendar. The top 12 will be featured in a month. #1 will get the cover and another month PLUS a goodie bag of Newfie stuff. All proceeds from the contest go to helping the Newfs in our rescue. Help us help them by entering, saving a date block or just voting for your favorite one. Link in comments to enter.

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Show your support for Colonial Newfoundland Rescue Inc. by voting for MISSPIPPA in Colonial Newf Rescue Calendar Contest

06/13/2026

Miss Pippa says: "Please vote for me this is for a great cause ". You are a Newfie lover: Vote. You are a Newfie guardian :Vote You are a Newfie breeder :Vote. You co-own a Newfie : Vote You are dreaming of adopting a Newfie : Vote As a child you best friend was a Newfie: Vote Miss Pippa says: "Thank you! Warms Wags & Woofs!"

Show your support for Colonial Newfoundland Rescue Inc. by voting for MISSPIPPA in Colonial Newf Rescue Calendar Contest

06/13/2026

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10/20/2025

An excellent dog trainer is ethical, empathetic, and highly educated.

They value hands-off teaching and take pride in kindness, always listening and considering both the dog’s and the owner’s needs.

These qualities ensure that the dog’s welfare and the bond between dog and human are respected and nurtured.