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Jerry is the owner of Canine Behavior Clinic and the author of The Breeder's Guide to Raising Superstar Dogs.
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Jim Burwell is one of Houston’s most well-known dog trainers, whose at-home dog training process, The Burwell Method, is the result of 20 years of experience.
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Jon Katz is one of America’s best-loved dog writers, and his keen insights into the animal world have earned him the title of Squire of Bedlam Farm. His new memoir DOG DAYS: ...
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Julie Bjelland Lokhandwala teaches an online dog training program on her interactive web site, www.webDogTrainer.com.
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Kathy Santo is the founder of Everyday Pets, frequent dog behaviorist for the Martha Stewart Show, and House Beautiful's Ask the Dog Shrink columnist.
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Kelley Filson, CTC, CPDT is a Certified Dog Trainer with over 15 years of teaching experience and a degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Vermont. Kelley believes ...
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Kelly Dunbar is a cofounder and the executive editor of the dogstardaily.com and a contributing editor at DogTime.com. She is the president of Open Paw, a non-profit devoted a ...
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Kymythy Schultze has been a human and animal nutritionist for over two decades, helping people and pets live happier, healthier lives.
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Leigh Siegfried is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, owner of Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training ™, and Co-founder of Mission Dog ™, a company committed to enriching the ...
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Liane O'Hora is a veterinarian currently serving as President of the Board of Directors of the Niagara Frontier Pet Emergency Fund in Western New York, and also works with Cat ...
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Marion Nestle is the Paulette Goddard professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, and professor of sociology at New York University, while Malden Nesheim is a of ...
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Marjie Alonso is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer in Somerville, Massachusetts, and the Training Director for theNew England Dog Training Club.
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Melissa McCue is a trainer with Zen Dog Training in the Boston metropolitan area.
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Nicole Wilde is a Los Angeles–based Certified Pet Dog Trainer specializing in behavior issues, and is the owner of Gentle Guidance Dog Training and the author of several for ...
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Patti Iampietro is a veterinarian who spent time assisting animals during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which eventually led to her involvement with Best Friends Animal ...
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Pia Silvani is the Director of Training and Behavior at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey, where she has developed various courses focusing on ...
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Rachel Farris has coordinated hundreds of pet relocations as a representative for PetRelocation.com, one of the most experienced, respected, and technologically advanced pet ...
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Sherri Franklin is the founder of Muttville, a San Francisco–based recue center focusing on senior and special needs dogs.
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Teoti Anderson, Certified Pet Dog Trainer and owner of Pawsitive Results, a training school in Lexington, South Carolina, has been a professional dog trainer for more than 13 ...
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Vladae Roytapel immigrated from the Soviet Union fourteen years ago, where he trained dogs for the Red Army and the KGB. He's been featured on CNN's Situation Room, CBS's Late ...
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Bridget Pilloud is a professional intuitive animal communicator. By telepathically communicating with animals, she helps pets increase understanding, resolve conflict and ...
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Dr. Camille Ward lectures nationally and internationally at scientific conferences, where she presents her research findings on dog cognition and social behavior. She teaches ...
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Carol Osborne is a veterinarian and the author of Naturally Healthy Dogs.
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Corinne Dowling is the founder, director, and primary dog handler of Give a Dog a Bone, a nonprofit program in San Francisco that serves the needs of dogs in long-term shelter ...
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David Smith is the Director of Veterinary Services for Leader Dogs for the Blind .
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Dr. Debbie White is a small animal and exotic animal veterinarian in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is a contributer to Animal Radio® .
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Erica Murphy is a dog trainer in Fairfax, California, providing private training specializing in puppy and family dog training.
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Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and writer. He is founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and Sirius Puppy Training, as well as contributing to ...
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Jamie Wolf, a lifelong animal advocate, is the founder of PetLover Central, a high-end, dog day care center in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Jean Donaldson is the founder of San Francisco SPCA's Dog Training Academy and author of numerous books, including Culture Clash.
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Jenna Stregowski is a registered veterinary technician with a lifelong love for animals and a concern for their well-being. She currently works for Georgia Veterinary a and in ...
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Jerry is the owner of Canine Behavior Clinic and the author of The Breeder's Guide to Raising Superstar Dogs.
read more
Jim Burwell is one of Houston’s most well-known dog trainers, whose at-home dog training process, The Burwell Method, is the result of 20 years of experience.
read more
Jon Katz is one of America’s best-loved dog writers, and his keen insights into the animal world have earned him the title of Squire of Bedlam Farm. His new memoir DOG DAYS: ...
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Is fat important to my dog's health and, if so, what's the best kind?
Kymythy Schultze:
Dietary fat is the most concentrated source of energy for the dog. It also provides essential fatty acids and aids in nutrient utilization and transportation. Fat is involved in cell integrity and metabolic regulation. So, yes, fat is important to your dog's overall health!
Saturated fat is found primarily in animal sources while polyunsaturated fat is found mostly in plant sources. Saturated fat provides greater energy... read more
