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Critical Thinking for Dog People

This section of civil pooch explores critical thinking as it may be used by dog people. Critical thinking is important for dog trainers, dog owners as well as dog behavioral counselors.

This page will explore issues and contains articles and FAQ about critical thinking.

Critical Thinking

Dogs get jealous?

Written by John Buginas, CPDT, CTC

According to this research, owners fairly uniformly report behavior in their dogs that is commonly assumed to represent jealousy.

Research will be presented in September.

Rescue Remedy for stress?

Written by John Buginas, CPDT, CTC

Is Rescue Remedy Effective for stress or fear?

Not according to this literature review which concludes Bach Flower Remedies are no more effective than a placebo in treating stress. PubMed listing on Rescue Remedy.

Arnica for pain?

Written by John Buginas, CPDT, CTC
Based on an open letter to Whole Dog Journal. (Sent, not yet published). Recently revised with more numbers showing the absurdly small quantities of stuff you are buying.
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