Author Archives: Eric Goebelbecker

Weekend Update March 12, 2010

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: March 11, 2010
This blog has been silent for two long weeks. I apologize for that — it’s been two weeks I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Please stick around, there are some changes in store and they are worth the wait, I promise. Let’s start with an uplifting story about a man who was reunited with his dog after [...]
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Weekend Update February 27, 2010

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 26, 2010
What does your dog’s name say about you? According to Forbes, more than you think. It’s an interesting line of thought, but I found the idea that a name can be too “dominant” to be a bit of stretch. A dog that went missing in Virginia showed up 600 miles away in Florida! What a nice [...]
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How can I stop my dog from digging up my yard?

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 25, 2010
Digging is a common complaint for dog owners. The problem is, digging comes very natural for many dogs. As a matter of fact terriers are named for Terra, as in Latin for “earth.” They are literally called “earth dogs” — and it’s not because they are environmentally friendly. Digging is frequently a “hard-wired” behavior in [...]
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Product Review: Nina Ottosson’s Dog Brick

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 22, 2010
I was going to wait a few weeks to do another product review, but my sample Nina Ottosson Dog Brick from A Company of Animals showed up and it is just too cool to wait! The Nina Ottosson line of games are properly called games, not toys. They are designed to make dogs think while playing [...]
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Weekend Update February 19, 2010

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 19, 2010
Welcome Dr. Phil Zeltzman readers! (If you don’t know what I mean, you are still welcome — but check out his excellent newsletter!) If you enjoy reading this blog, please consider subscribing. You get a free copy of my e-book on choosing on dog trainer, and weekly updates to this site! Now the news….. Over at Pawcurious, [...]
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Letter From A Rescue: Annie

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 18, 2010
Older dogs in shelters and rescues tend to get a raw deal. Many adopters have an idyllic vision of getting a puppy and shaping him or her into their vision of a perfect dog — not realizing how little input they have after all. Many are afraid of bringing home an adult dog because they [...]
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Product Review: Vitalife Dog Treats

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 15, 2010
Dog Time Media put out a request a while back for bloggers interested in reviewing Vitalife (from Nomerica Products) dog treats. I had already purchased their treats a few times and agreed to receive the samples and give them a try. (There’s your disclosure and your intro, in one swell foop.) First, a word on treats. [...]
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Weekend Update February 12, 2010

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 12, 2010
The Brodies The results for the first annual Brodies are in, and I am proud to announce that the Dog Spelled Forward blog………..lost! It was an honor to be included in the contest, and hopefully I’ll be back next year. Debarking The New York Times published a story about debarking, something that I had thought was a thing [...]
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The Puppy Diaries: Temple Grandin and Anthropomorphism

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 10, 2010
Anthropomorphism can be a "bad word." It is often used as a perjorative to indicate that someone doesn't fully understand dog behavior. Puppy Diaries discusses a type of anthropomorphism.
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Buddha’s Story: My Inspiring Rescue Story

By Eric Goebelbecker | Published: February 8, 2010
Joanne Wannen, at Inspiring Rescue Stories, is holding a contest. People with rescue dogs can put together a brief video about their rescue dog(s), describing how their dog has changed their (or anyone else’s) life. The contest ties in very nicely with her book, which I just ordered. Here’s my contribution: Do you have a rescue? Let [...]
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