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Welcome to WiggleBums!
What is
WiggleBums? WiggleBums
is all about helping owners build, repair and maintain their
relationships with their
dogs by teaching them how to understand and communicate with them. Many
of
the problems people
have with their pets are due to a misunderstanding of normal canine
behavior. My favorite analogy
is that of being dropped
into a foreign country, unable to speak the language, but needing to
communicate basic needs -- how do you communicate when your hosts don't
speak your language? For that matter, how do you understand a
being
that doesn't even speak?
What does
'dog-friendly'
mean for you and your dog?
'Dog-Friendly' means that the methods used to work with your dog are
based on a positive-reinforcement theory model -- one that's been
scientifically proven to be the most effective and least risky in
terms
of adverse reactions and resulting problem behaviors. And,
these methods have been shown to be helpful for
improving the human-animal bond, while resulting in measurably higher
levels of obedience than traditional, force-based methods*. At
WiggleBums, 'dog-friendly' also means 'dog-fun'! Working with
your dog doesn't need to be tedious or boring; when it's fun,
your dog learns faster and your bond gets stronger -- you'll really
enjoy the
time you spend together!
So, where did that silly
name
come from?
I knew you'd
ask sooner or later!
WiggleBums is
named for my English Cocker Spaniel, Snickers... Snick is the
embodiment of HAPPY! He loves to be
with people, loves life, loves to learn and his bum never stops
wiggling!
Legislation is pending at the state level and in Boston to keep a new
form of animal exploitation from opening in Massachusetts this summer.
FlexPetz rents companion dogs by the hour or day, for people to use and
return—like cars or DVDs. Key
decisions will be made in June -- if both pieces of legislation
don't pass by
July 31, they'll die, opening the door for FlexPetz and its clones.
(Think: Dave's Discount Dog & Cat Rentals.).
It will take thousands of voices to ban this industry before it becomes
as entrenched as Greyhound racing. And the sad fact is, companion
animals who are rented have even less protection than racing
dogs. The time to protect them is NOW. Click here to find out
what YOU can do!
Thank
You for Your Support!
Jo
has attained the title of
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant from the International
Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is the only CDBC on the North Shore! Read
more about CDBC
Certification here.
Jo
has attained CPDT
Certification from the
Certification Council for Professional
Dog Trainers! Read more about CPDT
Certification here.
WiggleBums! supports the No Shock Collar
Coalition.
If you'd like
to
add your name to the growing list of professional dog trainers,
behavior consultants, pet parents and others willing to take a stand
against the use of electric shock collars for training and controlling
behavior in dogs, sign up here.
Jo is the
resident columnist on dogBoston.com, Boston's Guide to
dog-friendly restaurants, parks, and events.
WiggleBums! is proud to be a
Better Business Bureau Accredited Business!
* 'Dog
Training Methods: Their Use, Effectiveness and Interaction With
Behaviour and Welfare', Animal Welfare #13,2004; Hiby, Rooney and
Bradshaw.
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