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Dogs Understand More Than We Think
Behavior

Dogs Understand More Than We Think

I was recently at a party where someone told a joke about their dog learning to spell faster than their human children. My friend explained that their dog Zucco got so excited when he heard the wor...

BehaviorA Brief History of Kennel Clubs

A Brief History of Kennel Clubs

Over the years I have noticed that many people, myself included, tend to be drawn to particular breeds or breed groups when it comes to the dogs with whom we share our lives. In talking to people a...

BehaviorThe Mirror Test

The Mirror Test

by Courtney Sexton “The Mirror Test” I recently attended a volunteer orientation meeting at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. As we were discussing the needs and care of injured animals that come i...

BehaviorSports for Mental Enrichment

Sports for Mental Enrichment

by Courtney Sexton I wouldn’t describe myself as especially athletic. I love to ski when the weather and time allows, am happy to pedal a beach cruiser, and keep an on-again-off-again yoga practice...

BehaviorSing Us a Song, You’re the Piano Dog…

Sing Us a Song, You’re the Piano Dog…

I was somewhat of a serious pianist for most of my girlhood. But, and much to my dismay, these days I rarely get the chance to play. Among the many things I miss about sitting down in front of a se...