Dear inquisitive readers:
Happy pawlidays to all! Poncho and I want to thank you for being a part of our Dear Inquisitive Canine family throughout the past year. We appreciate your support, e-mails, comments and, of course, your dog behavior questions. We will be back with new and enlightening dog behavior advice columns in January to get the new year started out on the right paw.
In honor of the season, Poncho and I thought we would revisit some of our favorite columns from 2009. As a professional certified dog trainer, I thought the information would be especially helpful for you and your canine companions to make this busy holiday time more enjoyable for all.
» Counter-surfing: Click here for information about the popular canine sport, especially during the busy holiday season.
» Loose-leash walking: Spending more time walking your dog during vacation time? Having family and friends take care of the task for you? Click here for dog training tips that should help make it easier for you and your dog.
» Having trouble teaching your dog where the bathroom is? Click here for house-training tips.
» Having company over? Teaching your dog to greet people politely is a nice way to show off his or her good manners. Click here for tips.
» In case you’re new to Dear Inquisitive Canine, click here for more information about this certified professional dog trainer and my sidekick, Poncho the dog.
For more insight into dog behavior, please check out our additional Noozhawk columns and our dog training tips blog. To help you and your dog enjoy fun and rewarding times together, check out our dog training game.
Poncho and I wish all of you a positively reinforcing holiday season. May 2010 be an empowering year for you and your canine companions, with rewarding opportunities and positive associations.
Cheers and woofs to all!
— Dear Inquisitive Canine is written by Joan Mayer and her trusty sidekick, Poncho. Joan is a certified pet dog trainer and dog behavior counselor. Her column is known for its simple common-sense approach to dog training and behavior, as well as its entertaining insight into implementing proven techniques that reward both owner and dog. Joan is also the founder of The Inquisitive Canine, where her love-of-dog training approach highlights the importance of understanding canine behavior. If you or your dog have questions about behavior, training or life with each other, e-mail advice@theinquisitivecanine.com.