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The Benefits Of An ABC Certification
A certification in any of ABC’s pet-oriented programs brings advantages for business-building, promotion and ongoing education that no other school can offer. Below is a partial list of what our graduates have access to Continue reading
Your Pet and National Poison Prevention Week
President John F. Kennedy proclaimed in early 1962 that National Poison Prevention Week should be observed in the third week of every March. The goal was to raise awareness about poison prevention nationwide. Currently, American poison control centers report Continue reading
Seven Tips for Problem Dog Behaviors
Dogs are just like people: mostly well-adjusted and a little neurotic… and sometimes equal amounts all at once! Accepting this fundamental conflict is part of being a pet owner. If your dog has their “less than perfect” moments that cause you a smile or a sigh… no worries. All dogs do. However, if your dog demonstrates more serious behaviors that cause you or anyone nearby to feel fear, uncertainty or Continue reading
Dog Toys from the Dog’s POV
Why does your dog love love love some toys but not others? Surprisingly, t
he answer may be as simple as the wet nose on your furry friend’s face. Continue reading
Animal Behavior College Founder on Atomic Dog Radio
Just in time for spring road trips, ABC founder and president Steve Appelbaum will be live on Atomic Dog Radio Thursday night (2/28/13) at 8:00pm PST discussing car harnesses and other travel safety measures for dogs, tips for helping dogs enjoy road 
travel, and how to address pets who get car sick. Continue reading
Animal Behavior College’s Popular Dog Training Certification Program Now Available in a Classroom Setting
The Yellow Dog Project
Occasionally it’s a good idea to give some dogs a bit more room when they’re out and about, whether it’s due to their own fears, ongoing training issues, inherent aggression, recent surgery/illness or any of a variety of other reasons. Perhaps you have a dog like this or have seen one. Wouldn’t it be helpful if we all — dog owners and “civilians” alike — could identify those in-need dogs easily, reliably and from a safe distance when there is still room to accommodate them? There’s a growing movement to make this so. Continue reading
Job Opportunity: Jr. Administrative Asst.
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. THANK YOU! (3/4/13)
Jr. Administrative Assistant – Position Available Now
Pet Advice For Spring Break Road Trips
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ue lolling… ears blowing back… tail wagging wildly… a spring break road trip wouldn’t be the same without your pooch. With prime road travel season looming, now is the perfect time to start working with your dog to help them become the intrepid travelers they want to be! Continue reading
Home Study for Dog Training? It Works!
Colleen Dermott, ABCDT
Military Spouse Graduate
Certified Dog Training Instructor Program
Burke, Virginia
Colleen Dermott is a very busy lady. She is a wife, mother to 8 year old Kyla and 3 year old Ashlyn, a pet parent to 4 dogs, a cat and an African Grey parrot, and she is a dog training business owner. Continue reading