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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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   The animal world has yet again frazzled...

   The animal world has yet again frazzled the general public. It seems that each week another safety concern is spread across the front page of the paper. This time around, it seems that rabies has reared its ugly head in a puppy from the Bruce. That might seem far enough removed to put minds at ea... [more]

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   The past year has reached some new lows...

   The past year has reached some new lows when it comes to the media coverage of animal issues. It's not the press that has sunk, but rather, they have had their share of horrific stories to cover. If it wasn't tainted pet food, we were reading about toxic toys. Zoos seem plagued with their share o... [more]

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   As the temperatures drops...

   As the temperatures drops throughout our region, remember that cats andd dogs are also affected by the cold. Here are a few common things to remember to help keep your animal safer. Many breeds of dog and cat are not suited to life in the cold. Make sure that your pet has adequate protection from... [more]

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   What makes a dog attack...

   What makes a dog attack? A good dog sudden turns, without warning and without provocation. These types of tragedies incite a war of words. Dog attacks touch us because they are close to home. We picture dogs as being man's best friend. Our minds and hearts are forever tied to Lassie images wher... [more]

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   My son has one item on his Christmas list...

   Dear Yvette, My son has one item on his Christmas list. He wants a puppy. As a family, we are ready to bring a pet into the home. But we've read lots of things that say this is a bad idea at Christmas. What's wrong with putting a puppy under the tree if we are ready? Jack A child's pleading ... [more]

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   I heard that some trainers...

   Dear Yvette, I heard that some trainers don't use a command when they are first teaching a dog something new. What is the logic behind this? Would it not make sense to add the word as soon as possible so the dog starts to make a connection between the word and the action? Sam I suppose if you w... [more]

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   How much should we expect to pay for a dog...

   Dear Yvette, How much should we expect to pay for a dog? We have seen a wide range from $200.00 to $1000.00. All we want is a good dog. Is the extra money a money grab, or is there a good reason for the price difference? Sara There absolutely are reasons for the price differences you find amon... [more]

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