http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org Dedicated to placing animals in loving homes, thus reducing euthansia. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:38:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Power of Breath (Feb 24th)  Let's take a whole new spin on dog training.  I have been noticing more and more about how our emotions and energy affect how our dogs respond to us.  Our emotions affect how fast your dog will learn!  Wow...fascinating.  Most of you may know this ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/the-power-of-breath/ Previous Weekly Tips Reading Dog Behavior Week 4 (Feb 17th)  This is the last week on the series of "Reading Dog Behavior."  I hope it has been helpful for you.  This week I wanted to target other stress signs that your dog may show when he is out of alignment.  These stress ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/reading-dog-behavior-week-4/ Reading Dog Behavior Week 3 (Feb 10th)  This week I am going to focus on calming signals.  Calming signals are signs that your dog demonstrates when he starting to get stressed and is wanting to calm himself down.  If you see many calming signals then you know that your dog is ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/reading-dog-behavior-2/ Reading Dog Behavior Week 2 (Feb 3)  Last week I gave some tips on determining if your dog is feeling fear (defensive behavior).  This week I am going to focus on offensive behavior.  Offensive behavior is when the dog wants to move forward and is generally more likely to want to ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/reading-dog-behavior-week-2/ Reading Dog Behavior (Jan 27th) Realizing what a learning curve it was for me to become really good at reading behavior, I thought it would be beneficial to write consecutive tips on how to read your dog.  Throughout the next few e-mails you will learn what your dog looks like when ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/reading-dog-behavior/ "Utah Animal Adoption Center wants to congratulate the Humane Society of Utah for the 2009 First Year of No-Kill for Dogs!  We are thrilled that we are part of Humane Society of Utah's life-saving work!  Approximately 50% of the dogs Utah Animal Adoption Center rescues and bring to our Center are from the euthanasia ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/congrats-to-utah-human-society/ The Commitment of Training (Jan 22nd)  It can be easy to procrastinate with dog training.  It also can be easy to create dog training to be a priority.  It is choice really.  Many life coaches that I know state "Commit and then the how shows up."  This rings true to me. ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/weekly-training-tip-commitment-of-training/ Self Care and Dog Training (Jan 15th) Huh?  What does self care have to do with dog training?  Everything.  Imagine if never did anything for yourself.  You just got up and took care of your dog.  You never ate, never showered, never went out with friends, etc.  In this extreme of ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/weekly-training-tip-self-care-and-dog-training/ Training and Play (Jan 8th)  I find many people separate training and play time.  It is important to include them together.  Your dog will not only work for food but will also work for toys. There are a few benefits for training your dog during play.  One is that it teaches your ... http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/weekly-training-tip-training-and-play/ Readings with Patty Pet Psychic This weekend Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5 Petco at 6842 S Redwood Road With your animal or from a photo $10 for 15 minutes 801-503-2599 www.pattypetpsychic.net http://www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org/archives/find-out-how-they-really-feel/