Pandemic Pups Part II: Separation Anxiety
Part I of Pandemic Pups discussed the challenges of socialization during the pandemic and offered tips on how to make it work. In this...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jan 24, 2017
- 3 min
Is No Kill No Good?
It happened again. A dog that was known to have aggression issues attacked a person, severely mauling the woman. In this case the dog was...
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Nicole Wilde
- Feb 18, 2016
- 3 min
New Study Reveals Shelter Workers Often Mislabel Dogs as Pit Bulls
A new DNA study led by Dr. Julie Levy, a professor of shelter medicine at UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has shown that many dogs who...
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Nicole Wilde
- Aug 6, 2014
- 3 min
Options for Severely Aggressive Dogs
Mechanics have weeks where they see a slew of brake jobs, or more carburetor issues than usual. There’s no rhyme or reason—it’s an odd...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jun 25, 2014
- 3 min
Who Comes First: You or Your Dog?
The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
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Nicole Wilde
- Feb 18, 2014
- 3 min
At the Shelter: Can We Put People in the Mood to Adopt?
I’m one of those people whose mind always seems to translate things into how they relate to dogs. The other morning was no exception. I...
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Nicole Wilde
- Dec 19, 2011
- 5 min
40 Ways to Help Dogs: Some tried and true, and some you’ve never thought of!
There is a well-known quote by Gandhi that says, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” So many of us want to be the change for...
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Nicole Wilde
- Dec 5, 2011
- 3 min
Canine Behavior Modification: Taking the Long View
I know first-hand how difficult it can be to live with dogs with behavior issues. I’ve had dogs with fear issues, aggression issues,...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 15, 2010
- 4 min
Day 11: A Bodhi and Sierra Update
As you know if you read my last blog entry, bringing a new dog into the family has been exciting, but there’s been a little too much...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 8, 2010
- 4 min
Sierra Gets a Buddy
_ September 2nd was my birthday, and my husband had gone out to get pizza from the best place in town. (Yep, I’m an expensive date!) I...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jul 22, 2010
- 2 min
Online Doggy Dating
“I love long walks on the beach, the feel of the wind in my hair, and cuddling by a cozy fireplace.” “Rock star type, young and lean with...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jan 1, 2010
- 3 min
New Year, New Dog!
It’s the first day of a new decade, and I’m looking down at the sweetest furry face you’ll ever see. Sitting by my side as I type, she...
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Nicole Wilde
- Oct 27, 2009
- 3 min
Opening My Heart to New Furry Possibilities
It’s been just over a year since I lost my beloved soul dog Mojo. I experienced three other losses last year as well, which sapped my...
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Nicole Wilde
- Oct 5, 2009
- 3 min
Breed Specific Prejudices—Among Dog Trainers
I got a call the other day from a potential training client. When I asked what kind of dog she had, the woman replied, “A five month old...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 8, 2009
- 3 min
The Allure of Adopting a Dog “As Seen on TV”
You may have heard about the recent case of the wolfdog (a.k.a. wolf hybrid) who carried the family infant off into the woods, crushing...
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