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Children and Dogs—How to Avoid Problems

Roger Abrantes
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Children, Dog Training, Dogs

March 23, 2020May 9, 2014 by Roger Abrantes

Too many misunderstandings between children and dogs end in tragedy with the dogs biting. Then, the dog is re-homed or destroyed and the child may retain physical or emotional scars for the rest of his or her life. We must take any problem between children and dogs with extreme seriousness. Best of all, we should set ... Read more

Do You Know What the Dog’s Twist Behavior Means?

Roger Abrantes
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Animal Communication, Canine Behavior, Canine Twist Behavior

April 14, 2021April 25, 2014 by Roger Abrantes

Canine twist behavior—the puppy twists as a pacifying response to the adult’s growling (illustration by Alice Rasmussen from “Dog Language” by Roger Abrantes) The canine twist behavior is a curious behavior that few dog owners recognize, let alone know what it means. It is a characteristic behavior shown by any canine (wolf, dog, African wild dog, and ... Read more

I Do Enjoy Being Kind to Other Animals

Roger Abrantes
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Ethics, Philosophy, Rational Behavior

February 26, 2019April 13, 2014 by Roger Abrantes

(First published April 13, 2014, edited February 26, 2018) I do enjoy being kind to animals, other than humans—and I don’t need a rational justification as to why that’s right for me. I respect them for what they are and interact with them on equal terms. I don’t believe to be right to subjugate ... Read more