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- In this episode, learn tips on making dogs comfortable with paw handling

- With your dog relaxed, begin by incidentally touching a paw with something like your leg or something else that’s not your hand

- Use items like coasters or scarves as a barrier between your hand and the dog's foot

- With your dog lying on the side, start with the feet that are closest to the floor. In other words, the paws on the side that the dog is lying on. Dogs often are more comfortable about these paws being touched

- Positive reinforcement training can create positive associations with paw handling

- Stay patient, relaxed, and creative to ensure you keep this an enjoyable, stress-free process for your dog - and you!

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d19

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Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, admitted (bragged?) in her book to shooting her young dog Cricket, a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer pup, in the face and killing her. She also wrote that she killed her unnamed, uncastrated goat the same day, in the same gravel pit.

While I can’t imagine anyone listening to this podcast would ever do such a thing, is there something we all can learn from this cruel and violent act?

Are there questions we can ask ourselves about how we’re thinking about our own dogs?

Are there areas where WE can do better by our dogs?

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d18

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All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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Learn strategies for working with touch-averse dogs through heartwarming stories of transformation.

From an Akita's orthopedic challenges to a senior dog's mobility struggles, discover non-confrontational approaches, trust-building techniques, and the importance of reading canine body language.

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d17

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Mentioned in the podcast: Click here to read more about how I helped Bruno the Akita.

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Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.