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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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2. Once in a while, something catches my eye...

   Once in a while, something catches my eye that I personally feel is captivating. Now, I'm not naïve. I know that some of the things that I find interesting are odd. One topic that personally strikes my fancy are well conceived experiments that give us information about the way different species o... [more]

3. The Six Steps Disciplining Your Dog...

   The Six Steps Disciplining Your Dog. Often, novice pet owners hear cute turns of phrase such as, “You must be in charge,” to justify just about any method. The novice owner jumps from one strategy to another in the hopes that they will finally find the tool to discipline effectively. If you want ... [more]

4. How do you discipline your puppy?

   Last week we looked at puppy classes and what you should expect. This week, we'll look at a topic that can bring out an emotional outburst in many. How do you discipline your puppy? Discipline, like many words, carries a number of definitions. It can be tossed about and used to justify many thin... [more]

5. How old should a puppy be to start classes...

   Dear Yvette, How old should a puppy be to start classes, and what should I expect out of them? Carrie I usually suggest that clients speak to their veterinarian when it comes to the exact age their puppy can start. Most veterinarians seem to give the thumbs up around the time the 12-week shots a... [more]

6. Question #75

   Dear Yvette, With the cold weather, we're trying to get some indoor exercise for our Viszla. As you know, they have short fur, so the extreme cold is very difficult for Bella. We have tried to play fetch, but Bella grabs the ball and plays keep away instead. Can you tell us how to teach this to ... [more]

7. Question #74

   Last week we discussed dog aggression. In part two this week, we'll look at dog breeding. Some people feel that some breeds of dogs are more prone to aggression than others. But there is a compelling research study out of Russia that may indicate that aggression may be partially in the hands of b... [more]

8. Question #73

   Dear Yvette We have a 6-month-old Terri-poo who is aggressive. How is this possible? We are good owners. We do not abuse the dog. We have started obedience since she walked in the door. What have we done wrong? Paul I have a rule of thumb. When someone asks, “What have we done?” you can usu... [more]

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