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We are raising funds to conduct the next phase in clinical trials for the early detection of cancer. Join our cause to support research for the early detection of cancer through scent detection dogs.

We are embarking on a very important project where we are researching the early identification of cancer using canine scent detection. Dina participated in a study in 2003 which was published in the Journal: Integrative Cancer Therapy. Some studies have suggested that dogs have the ability to detec… Continue

Guess what?

Aggression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, intelligence, motivation and dominance are NOT behaviors. They are hypothetical, psychological constructs and diagnostic labels. They are concepts, and concepts can’t cause behavior. Labels like: dominance and aggression can actually cause barriers to really understanding and changing behavior. Behavior can be measured. Try to look at behavior for what it is…. For example, a dog jumps up on your bed, you do not like this behavior,… Continue

Hi fellow dog lovers!

Good news: I was asked to be the resident dog behavior expert for The Bonnie Hunt Show this season. I host the adoption segment, and I’m going to be on once a week. It’s a really great segment, with lots of amazing adoptable dogs and great training tips!

Tune in to NBC for the Bonnie Hunt Show. Join my mailing list to be informed of show times and dates!

Thanks!
Dina