Linda P. Case's Blog, page 13
February 26, 2019
You Say Potato, I Say……..
One of the benefits of offering puppy classes is that we often have the opportunity to follow dogs from the early stages of puppyhood through adolescence and adulthood. An example of this is a young dog named Sassy, who attended class with her owners, June and Mark. They completed our 5-week puppy course and then,… Continue reading You Say Potato, I Say……..
February 13, 2019
Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity
Webinar – Live and On-Demand Viewing! Wednesday, February 20th, 7:00 pm (CST). On-demand recording available until March 20th. Presenter: Linda P. Case (Author of “Dog Food Logic” and “Canine and Feline Nutrition“) Description: There is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new puppy into your home and heart! Something that comes along with all of… Continue reading Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity
January 28, 2019
Science Says: “Nose Work is Good for Your Dog!”
We started training nose work games with our dogs about 8 years ago. One of the many neat things about this activity is observing the different search styles of each dog. For example, Chippy, our Toller, was very focused and methodical. He stopped and thoroughly sniffed each box before moving on to the next, finally… Continue reading Science Says: “Nose Work is Good for Your Dog!”
January 23, 2019
Announcing Science Dog Webinars!
Hello Science Dog Readers! You spoke and we listened! In response to more than 4000 survey replies, we selected four topics to begin The Science Dog’s new venture; live and on-demand webinars. Here are the details – looking forward to chatting with you soon! Linda Case The Science Dog is offering a series of live… Continue reading Announcing Science Dog Webinars!
January 17, 2019
New! Science Dog Webinars – A Poll
Greetings Science Dog Readers! In conjunction with AutumnGold Consulting, the Science Dog is creating a series of webinars that will be offered in 2019. We may also offer short courses in canine nutrition, feeding practices and pet food selection, if there is a strong interest among dog owners and professionals. So, we would like to… Continue reading New! Science Dog Webinars – A Poll
January 15, 2019
Tastes Like Chicken
In recent years, dog owners have started to demand more transparency from pet food manufacturers (a needed change, in my opinion). Many are interested in selecting new types of foods for their dogs and prefer products that are less highly processed. In direct response to these trends, nutrition researchers have been studying the ingredients that… Continue reading Tastes Like Chicken
January 7, 2019
Clown Fear
Like many dog training schools, AutumnGold includes an orientation night each session. Owners attend without dogs to learn about our training philosophy and methods. Because it is not unusual for young dogs to react with a bit of anxiety on the first night of class, we teach students how to reduce their dogs’ stress and provide methods for helping dogs to feel secure and… Continue reading Clown Fear
December 13, 2018
A Few Raw Facts
Raw feeding has increased in popularity in recent years. While still a small portion of the pet food market, raw foods are definitely here to stay. Perhaps more so than any other type of feeding regimen, dog owners who feed raw are highly dedicated to this form of feeding. To test this premise, try separating […]
December 6, 2018
Mind Your Peas and Potatoes
The source and quality of a food’s protein sources are important features to consider when selecting a dog food. Dog folks who care about these things often agonize over how to differentiate among foods in terms of both protein level and quality. These concerns are justified because the protein ingredients found in pet foods vary dramatically. […]
November 10, 2018
Nutrition, Training and Evidence-based Decision Making
New Podcast! Listen as Melissa Breau of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy interviews Linda Case (aka “The Science Dog”) about nutrition, training and evidence-based decision making. For more, sign up for Linda’ upcoming FDSA webinar, “Canine Athlete or Couch Potato: Feeding Dogs to Meet Their Exercise Needs“!
