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October 27, 2022
Diet and Your Dog’s Skin Microbiome
The word “microbiome” is all the rage among dog researchers and dog folks these days. In most instances when you hear this term, it refers to a dog’s gut microbiome. However, another important microbiome system in the dog’s body is the skin. Similar to the gut, the skin’s bacterial makeup is comprised of multiple species, … Continue reading Diet and Your Dog’s Skin Microbiome
August 25, 2022
Teasing is Bad.
(Science Says So). My dogs are retrieving maniacs; always have been. This is not surprising seeing that we live with Goldens and Tollers. Throw something (literally anything) and they will happily race after it, pick it up, and bring it back to you. We LOVE this about our dogs and they adore playing this game. … Continue reading Teasing is Bad.
August 2, 2022
New from The Science Dog!
Instructor: Author/Trainer Dale Ward (See our FREE preview for an introduction to Dale and the course!) Instructor: Dr. Karen Griffin (See our FREE preview for an introduction to Karen & the webinar!) Nutrition Courses, Research Webinars and MORE! Basics of Canine Nutrition Puppies to Seniors Dog Food Smarts Master’s Class Certificate Program Other Popular Courses … Continue reading New from The Science Dog!
July 7, 2022
Research Webinars On-Demand
NEW at The Science Dog Courses! On-demand webinars that address timely and important topics in canine nutrition, health, behavior/cognition, welfare and more Presented by the scientists who study dogs and who are sharing their latest findings Designed to provide dog professionals and owners with evidence-based information that can improve our relationships with dogs and help … Continue reading Research Webinars On-Demand
June 16, 2022
FDA Guidelines? Who Knew?
I have been in the pet food industry, in some capacity, for my entire working life. Today, I learned about a set of FDA Guidelines that are written to help to keep our dogs (and us) safe. Until recently, I had no idea that these even existed. Apparently, I am not alone. A recent study, … Continue reading FDA Guidelines? Who Knew?
May 26, 2022
If you don’t eat yer meat, you can’t have any pudding!
This week’s blog is an excerpt from “Dog Smart: Evidence-based Training with The Science Dog.” Even those who are not Pink Floyd fans understand this principle. “You cannot have dessert until you first eat your vegetables” This common admonition means that you can only have the thing that you really want if you first complete … Continue reading If you don’t eat yer meat, you can’t have any pudding!
May 17, 2022
What Do You Know about Canine Nutrition?
Nutrition Courses and Webinars for Dog People Basics of Canine Nutrition Puppies to Seniors Dog Food Smarts Master’s Class Certificate Program Other Popular Courses and Webinars: Nutrition Controversies in the Dog World Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity Dogs are Carnivores, Right? Understanding Canine Body Signals Human Grade: Meaningful Distinction or Marketing Gimmick? (This one … Continue reading What Do You Know about Canine Nutrition?
May 9, 2022
Enrichment Activities
(Are Not All Created Equal) Enrichment is a popular term these days in the dog training and dog care world. And for good reason. At its most basic, environmental enrichment refers to a variety of techniques and interventions that are intended to enhance the physical and emotional well being of animals who live under human … Continue reading Enrichment Activities
May 5, 2022
Fussy Cat
New Science Dog Course – Coming Soon! Nutrition Courses and Webinars for Dog People Basics of Canine Nutrition Puppies to Seniors Dog Food Smarts Master’s Class Certificate Program Other Popular Courses and Webinars: Nutrition Controversies in the Dog World Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity Dogs are Carnivores, Right? Understanding Canine Body Signals Human Grade: … Continue reading Fussy Cat
April 26, 2022
Did Lassie Love Her Job?
One of the many ways that the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) is unique is in how many different roles that dogs have in human society. Most who read this blog share their lives with dogs who are well cared for and who are deeply loved. However, around the world, some dogs lack homes altogether and … Continue reading Did Lassie Love Her Job?
