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Feisty Fido on SALE!

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Every neighborhood has at least one feisty fido who creates problems when he sees other dogs while out on a walk. If it’s your dog causing the trouble, then Feisty Fido is the next book you should buy. And now it’s on SALE!!!

For a limited time, buy Feisty Fido for $3.98 each! That’s 60% off the cover price. Read more here…..



Summer storms are starting up...


and that means that thunder (along with scared dogs!) is not far behind. Here are some ideas from Dr. McConnell's blog of May 8, 2009 about treatments that might help your dog. Click here to read more...








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  • June is National Cat Appreciation Month, and we are celebrating by bringing you a new book!

    Ok, we made that up! But surveys show that 33% of dog owners also share their home with one or more cats.  We love our cats, and we know you do, too.  

    Many of you have been asking for more cat training and cat behavior related products, and we want you to know we are listening!

  • Starting From Scratch

    Starting From Scratch

    It's never too late to have the purr-fect cat!

    (Read more here...)

    Starting From Scratch - paperback

    $15.00
  • Dogs Have Owners, but Cats Have Staff! DVD

    Dogs Have Owners, but Cats Have Staff! DVD

    Understanding the Behavior of Cats
    (Read more here...)

    Dogs Have Owners, but Cats Have Staff DVD

    $40.00
Patricia McConnell Blog, The other end of the leash

  1. Who Should Treat Behavior Problems in Dogs & Cats?

    Thanks to those to of you who have commented on this issue. It is such an important one, and I value the conversation we are having. For what it’s worth, here’s what I think: First off, I think that the most important factors related to who is qualified to treat a behavioral problem is their KNOWLEDGE [...]

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  2. Are Behavioral Problems Medical Problems?

    I’m not going to answer this question yet, because I want to know what you think. This is an issue because the veterinary practice acts in some states have been re-written to say that only veterinarians can treat “mental conditions” in animals. The argument of some veterinarians is that ‘mental conditions’ include any and all [...]

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  3. Cesar Millan and Merial

    You may have heard by now that the pharmaceutical company Merial (they make Heartguard and Frontline) have teamed up with Cesar Millan to promote their products. They are offering veterinary clinics a deal this summer in which they can give any client who buys Heartguard or Frontline a free DVD from Cesar titled “Mastering Leadership!” [...]

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  4. Why Don’t Cat Lovers Buy Cat Books?

    Here’s an authentic question for you all, and I would love to hear your answers. The question in the title is based on a phenomenon that seems to be consistent across many years and in many contexts. The ‘word’ in the publishing industry is that, compared to dog lovers, cat lovers buy very few cat [...]

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  5. Visit Patricia McConnell's blog, The Other End of the Leash, to view all posts.