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What’s the Difference Between a Cue and a Command in Dog Training?
by Niki Tudge Modern dog training requires understanding how fear interferes with learning, how pressure accumulates, and how trust is either built or eroded through everyday interactions. And it requires us to communicate with Kindness. Kindness Is Not… Kindness is often misunderstood. It does not mean: Kindness includes management, clarity and support – delivered in ways that protect emotional safety. It reminds me of the difference in philosophical approach between using cues and commands. It’s simply a choice. You can either exert control or you can choose to empower and… Continued
The Stories Behind the Story…A Letter to the Editor
by Daniel H. Antolec Editor’s Note: Since receiving the following message from frequent Pets and Their People contributor, Daniel Antolec, (three years ago!) I have contemplated ways to incorporate these stories into various posts. After reading the note again though, perhaps for the hundredth time, I finally realized it was time to share it with you, dear readers, exactly as Dan wrote it (with permission). I forgot to credit myself for the photographs, and while I am at it, I would like to share with you the stories behind them.… Continued
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What’s the Difference Between a Cue and a Command in Dog Training?
by Niki Tudge Modern dog training requires understanding how fear interferes with learning, how pressure accumulates, and how trust is either built or eroded through everyday interactions. And it requires us to communicate with Kindness. Kindness Is Not… Kindness is often misunderstood. It does not mean: Kindness includes management, clarity and support – delivered in ways that protect emotional safety. It reminds me of the difference in philosophical approach between using cues and commands. It’s simply a choice. You can either exert control or you can choose to empower and… Continued
The Stories Behind the Story…A Letter to the Editor
by Daniel H. Antolec Editor’s Note: Since receiving the following message from frequent Pets and Their People contributor, Daniel Antolec, (three years ago!) I have contemplated ways to incorporate these stories into various posts. After reading the note again though, perhaps for the hundredth time, I finally realized it was time to share it with you, dear readers, exactly as Dan wrote it (with permission). I forgot to credit myself for the photographs, and while I am at it, I would like to share with you the stories behind them.… Continued
Help Cats Cope with Stressful Situations
by Misty Hampton It’s not uncommon to hear that someone is using calming supplements, a safe space, or a ThunderShirt® for their dog during stressful events, such as holidays, when there are fireworks going off, or strangers coming to visit. There are lots of tools to help dogs cope with stressful situations. So, what about cats? Here, I’ll explore the use of tools like supplements, calming music, pheromone sprays, aromatherapy, and medications to help create a calming feline environment. Specialty Foods and Supplements In my experience, clients are more open… Continued
Beyond the Backyard: Why Your Pet Dog Is an Athlete (and How to Prove It)
by Niki Tudge If you’ve ever successfully navigated a crowded park or managed a calm “stay” while the mail carrier arrived, you’ve performed an athletic feat! Dedicated dog guardians know living with a dog in the modern world is a sport. It requires focus, coordination, stamina, and a whole lot of teamwork. Your dog isn’t, “just a pet;” they are a partner in training. Through the Pet Dog Ambassador (PDA) program, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) recognizes this partnership. Pet Dog Ambassador is a program for pet dog guardians to… Continued
How Can We Assess When It Might Be Time?
By Don Hanson In September, I discussed my dog Muppy’s cancer diagnosis and my anticipatory grief. Today, there is less sunshine in our lives. My wife, Paula, and I helped our dog Muppy cross the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, March 24th, after she courageously battled kidney disease and bladder cancer since June of 2025. I believe sharing our story can help others facing similar journeys with their dogs. I hope my experience makes your path a little easier. Daily Assessment Questions Within days of Muppy’s diagnosis, I developed a list… Continued
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