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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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Yvette has 2 dogs of her own, KIKI and KAYA. Take a look...

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2. Is there a difference between a certified trainer...

   Dear Yvette, Is there a difference between a certified trainer, a professional dog trainer and a behaviorist? We are really confused because everyone seems to have memberships, and they all sound good. Are they? Janie What's in a name? You are correct that they all do sound good. In a buyer b... [more]

3. We are looking for puppy classes...

   Dear Yvette, We are looking for puppy classes, but our veterinarian says we need to hold off until more vaccines are done. People keep telling us that socialization is important. We do not want to mess our new baby up. Different people tell us different things. Now we are just plain confused. ... [more]

4. My son had two rescued greyhounds...

   Dear Yvette, My son had two rescued greyhounds. They were let out into their own fenced yard and began to chase what turned out to be a cat. The cat turned on the dogs, biting and scratching at them. Two days later the female began to swell around the neck. Both dogs were taken to the vet. The... [more]

5. It seems there is some foot stomping going on...

   It seems there is some foot stomping going on in the animal world. But this time around, we are somehow back to the hot topic of Pit Bulls. Why? Were they not, “Banned, banned, banned?” Over the past few years, there has been a task force examining animal welfare in London. The report of the ch... [more]

6. We were told to crate train our puppy...

   Dear Yvette, We were told to crate train our puppy. It seems rather cruel. Do we really need to do this? Can we do things differently? Kerri There are many advantages to crate training you puppy. The first major benefit is house training. Dogs usually do not like to sleep, eat or play where ... [more]

7. Lead In Drinking Water Might Be A Problem For Pets...

   Lead In Drinking Water Might Be A Problem For Pets. There has been a tremendous amount of media attention to the water we drink lately. On any given day, you can find a story that relates in one way or another. People who are concerned with contaminants, such as lead, in water, may be choosing bo... [more]

8. How do I get my dog to bring the ball back...

   Dear Yvette, How do I get my dog to bring the ball back for a game of fetch? When I throw the ball, Jake runs to get it. Then he picks it up and runs around me for a while. I ask him to bring it and he comes close. But never close enough so I can reach him. When I reach for his collar, he star... [more]

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