The Dangers of Collars

Helpful for control, but there’s a downside.                My staff asked me to write a column about collars.  Collars are a helpful tool for…

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Avoid Labels – Part 2

A label can influence our behavior–which isn’t always a good thing. Willie was a three-year-old Springer Spaniel when his owners, who lived in California, brought him to a a veterinary…

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Avoid Labels – Part 1

Describe the dog’s behavior, rather than label it. Labels influence our behavior. We purchase “green” products and clothes with a logo or slogan. Labels not only influence consumers’ behavior, they…

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