A Conversation With Patricia McConnell | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR
Patricia McConnell, PhD, an expert on canine behavior, will spend an hour with Diane Rehm on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show tomorrow morning (the show airs at 9 am on KJZZ 91.5 fm here in Phoenix). You can also catch recordings of most […]
Posted on March 21st, 2010 by Dr. G
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The city of Chandler has returned four ultrasonic anti-bark devices it had planned to install at Shawnee Bark Park (just NW of Alma School and Warner) after several neighborhood residents complained about—imagine that—barking dogs at the canine playground. The Dog Silencer Pro devices were criticized by opponents of the plan because they punish all dogs […]
Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Dr. G
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Veterinarian Translates Barks And Meows, a popular interview with Dr. Nancy Kay was originally aired in March. This week was animal week at Fresh Air, and the interview was rebroadcast. Dr. Kay is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and author of Speaking for Spot: be the advocate your dog needs to live a happy, healthy, […]
Posted on August 31st, 2009 by Dr. G
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Behavioral wellness is critical for all pets, dogs in particular. Fractures of the human-animal bond resulting from unwanted and inappropriate behaviors are one of the most deadly injuries we treat. Like most diseases, these behavioral problems can often be prevented; teaching clients to foster good behavioral health is among the most important services a veterinary […]
Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Dr. G
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Nail trims are one of the most common non-medical tasks that the veterinary healthcare team is asked to perform. Sometimes, the request is made because a pet owner is afraid to hurt their pet. More commonly, however, it’s a result of the fact that the pet has developed a fearful response to gentle restraint, handling […]
Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Dr. G
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January is Walk Your Pet Month, and PPH is celebrating by hosting three group dog walks in and around our neighborhood in Gilbert. Join us at 10 am on the following Saturday mornings to enjoy a walk with your dog, meet neighbors and PPH clients and friends, and burn off some holiday calories. No special training […]
Posted on January 5th, 2009 by Dr. G
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This dog is healthy, wealthy, and abused. - By Jon Katz - Slate MagazineI was turned on to this article by a short blurb in Trends, a publication of the American Animal Hospital Association, during my travels to a recent veterinary conference in Florida. Although it was written in 2004, the article–describing the life of […]
Posted on April 12th, 2008 by Dr. G
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Rana and I just returned home from the park down the street. Not the dog park, mind you, but a regular park; just a large expanse of grass, a kid’s playground, and a couple benches. I was planning on a short training session (yes, Rana’s almost seven, but even old dogs need training) and figured the […]
Posted on March 20th, 2008 by Dr. G
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While Archie’s recent posts have attempted to approach his surgical experience from a dog’s point-of-view, his surgery and aftercare have forced Dr. Burns and I to stand in a place I’ve often thought of as the “other side of the table.” That is, to a great extent, with Archie, we are now on the opposite side […]
Posted on November 6th, 2007 by Dr. G
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