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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDMJan 15, 20232 min readScary Things: Is Your Dog Scared? Dogs can be scared, and the feeling is very real. They might be afraid of trash truck, a person, possibly an environment. Just the sound...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDMSep 29, 20201 min readStress And Fear: Dog's Refuse TreatsYou may have noticed that your dog will on occasion refuse to take treats. When I am working with dogs and I notice their behavior...