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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. Question #65

   Dear Yvette Why are dogs made to look the way they dog? Some look funny. Madison There are so many different breeds of dogs out there. Many people roll their eyes at the sight of a well-groomed poodle. People might think that these owners are giving haircuts so the dog looks pretty. You can g... [more]

3. Question #64

   Dear Yvette I read a study that said that Vitamin C cures certain diseases in dogs. Is this true? Sandy I'm not sure which study you are referring to, so I cannot offer any comments specifically to Vitamin C and dogs. I do know that there is some conflicting evidence on this topic. What I can ... [more]

4. Question #63

   Dear Yvette: Our two-year-old Beagle and Border Collie mix is a sweet dog – good with most people. My main problem is that she is very aggressive to other dogs making it difficult to walk with her or take her to the dog park. She has never actually bitten another dog, but she jumps at them and gr... [more]

5. Question #62

   A little bit of Hollywood glamour came London's way at the motivational conference, “The Power Within.” Of course many people are asking, “Is this not supposed to be a pet column?” Yes. But many of the topics presented can help you train your dog better. The conference focused on using the power... [more]

6. Question #61

   Dear Yvette, Our dog barks a lot. Someone suggested a citronella collar. They said it was harmless and natural. Do they work or is it a money grab? Steve Many people do say that these collars can be effective on dogs that bark for attention. Personally, I have some mixed feelings about recomm... [more]

7. Question #60

   Dear Yvette, I am returning to work after a maternity leave. Should we be doing anything to prepare our dog for the change in my schedule? Anne This time of year, many people notice varying degrees of anxiety in their animals. Often this is because families with children have returned to school... [more]

8. Question #58

   Dear Yvette, You say that people should get a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group. What does that mean? Jerry Industry people sometimes take for granted that everyone knows what we mean. Sadly, many people get their puppies from a mill and never know it. In an unregulated industry, a ... [more]

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