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Ask Yvette

Yvette is an award winning pet writer and pet behavior columnist. She also is the author of Meeting Milo, a North American dog bite prevention program to reduce the approximately 2 million children bit by dogs annually. She is the owner of AwesomeDogs.ca and works as a behavior consultant in London, Ontario.

This column was originally featured in The Londoner
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Yvette has 2 dogs of her own, KIKI and KAYA. Take a look...

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   We have a puppy and have been told to...

   Dear Yvette, We have a puppy and have been told to crate her. Is this a good idea? It looks so uncomfortable and I want our puppy to have the freedom to enjoy our home. Adel Personally, I am a fan of crate training if it is done with certain conditions. Obviously, no dog should spend their who... [more]

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   Most pet training material in popular media...

   Most pet training material in popular media writing tends to focus on dogs. Yet, there are many more species of animals that are common kept as companion animals. They range from birds, fish, and reptiles through to rodents. Occasionally people run into a snag and ask for help. Generally people ... [more]

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   News reports this week tell of a...

   News reports this week tell of a shocking investigation West of Strathroy. Over 100 dogs of various breeds, described as Shepherds, Mastiff's and Pit Bulls apparently lived exposed to the elements in conditions of squalor as chickens survived by pecking the meat from dead and decomposing carcasses.... [more]

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   We were thinking of trying agility...

   Dear Yvette, We were thinking of trying agility with out puppy. It looks fun, but we aren't sure if it is something we should pursue or not. Our family just has a pet, and we love her dearly. Should we think about competing with our dog? Susan There are many different forms of competition. Ag... [more]

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   I happen to be very tolerant...

   I happen to be very tolerant when it comes to pets. After all, I have probably seen worse and the sight of a barking dog does not scare me. But as we shopped for a new house, I saw things in a different light. When listing your home, most people want to get the best price possible. And I suppo... [more]

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   Moving can be both a tedious and...

   Moving can be both a tedious and exhilarating experience. But moving with pets brings things to a whole new level. Here are a few things pointers and hints that might help other people who are considering a move. When shopping around, don't forget to look for features that can make life with pets... [more]

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   My dog steals food...

   Dear Yvette, My dog steals food from the counter and likes to rush through doors. We have been told this shows she is dominant. But she's really friendly. How can you tell a dominant animal from a submissive animal? June Most observations in dominance structure are derived from the primate wor... [more]

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