Linda P. Case's Blog, page 15
March 13, 2018
Meet Me in St. Louis!
This weekend, along with three of AutumnGold’s instructors, I am attending Clicker Expo in St. Louis! If you have never attended a Clicker Expo, it is truly not to be missed. Rated as one of the top 10 behavior conferences of 2018 by the Modern Dog Trainer, the prevailing culture of Clicker Expo is one of […]
February 28, 2018
Be There.
We switched to a new veterinarian last year. We made the change on a good friend’s recommendation and could not be happier. Our new vet is thorough, compassionate, smart as a whip, and an outstanding diagnostician. Her staff members are also competent and welcoming. An additional virtue of this clinic (All About Animals, in Mahomet, IL) is the topic […]
February 18, 2018
Congratulations, “Dog Smart” Raffle Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the “Dog Smart” raffle. Each of our five winners will receive a free copy of Linda Case’s newest book, “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog“. Clarinda Arsenault, Oregon, WI, USA Cathy Hughes, Amissville, VA, USA Nancy McPhee, British Columbia, CA Jo Sellers, Guildford, UK Karen Warda, Asheboro, NC, […]
February 10, 2018
NEW! “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog”
Linda Case’s new book “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog” is available! Click on the title below to view on Amazon. A kindle version is also available. Congratulations to The Science Dog’s five raffle winners who will receive a free book! They have been notified and will be identified and congratulated in an upcoming […]
January 30, 2018
New Book Available Soon! “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog”
The newest Science Dog book “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog” will be published soon! If you would like to receive email notification when the book is available for sale AND have your email entered in a raffle for a chance to receive a FREE book, just fill out and submit the form below. On the day […]
December 14, 2017
Science Dog Meets Clever Dog
In October, I had the opportunity to travel to the UK and work with Sarah Whitehead and her dog training school, the Clever Dog Company. Mike and I traveled together for the first half of the week and spent time enjoying the sights of London (I was bizarrely fascinated with the changing of the guard at Buckingham […]
October 30, 2017
Joe May Be Right (For Once)
Neighbor Joe (who happens to know a lot about dogs) popped by for a visit recently. He came over to tell me that he has a new dog. “Yup”, Joe says, “Adopted him from our local shelter”. (Good Boy, Joe!) “He’s supposed to be part Australian Shepherd and part Catahoula Leopard Dog.” (Yes, because we have […]
September 6, 2017
The Science Dog Hits the Road!
Hello Science Dog Readers, Just a quick note to let you know that the Science Dog (aka Linda Case) is going on the road for several upcoming speaking engagements, starting in October. If you enjoy reading The Science Dog blog and reading my books, this is a chance for us to meet in person and […]
August 23, 2017
Does this Smell Funny to You?
Are dogs self-aware? Do they recognize themselves as individuals, distinct from others?Other Animals Have It: Although rather tricky topics of study, animal self-recognition, self-awareness and consciousness have been examined by scientists for decades. Animal consciousness is neither a new idea, nor is it a radical way of thinking. Lucky for us, we no longer live in the age […]
July 18, 2017
Do Dogs Have a Negativity Bias?
Negativity bias – We all suffer from it. This is the phenomenon in which we naturally pay more attention to and give more weight to negative information and experiences compared with those that are positive. It is this particular cognitive bias that causes us to be more hurt or discouraged by insults or criticism than we are […]
