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Nicole Wilde
Feb 3, 20215 min read
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
Mar 22, 20185 min read
Do Some Rescues Need to be Rescued?
The woman on the other end of this morning’s phone call was distraught about her dog and in need of help. This was not unusual. That her...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 24, 20173 min read
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
May 19, 20163 min read
Can Every Dog Be Rehabilitated?
I recently came across an article in which a dog who was known to be “nervous, growling, and didn’t like children” was sent away for...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 6, 20143 min read
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, 20143 min read
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, 20143 min read
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
Jan 21, 20144 min read
The Real Truth About Rescuing Dogs–and Wolves
When you bring a dog home from a shelter or adopt one from a rescue, you’re doing a noble thing. You’re taking a dog whose days might be...
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Nicole Wilde
Dec 19, 20115 min read
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
Oct 27, 20093 min read
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, 20093 min read
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, 20093 min read
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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