A Shock to the System: Rethinking Electric Fences
“The case I just described perfectly illustrates the fundamental flaw in electric fence technology. Dogs experiencing high arousal—whether from prey drive, excitement, or fear—can completely override their conditioned response to the electric stimulation.”
When Your Best Friend Can’t Tell You It Hurts: A Vet’s Guide to Canine Pain
Last Tuesday, a client brought in Duke, a seven-year-old Labrador mix, because he’d “slowed down a bit lately.” What she described as normal aging was actually severe hip dysplasia that had been progressing for months. Duke had been suffering in silence, his tail still wagging, his eyes still bright with love for his family. This happens more often […]