Back issues of
"The Peeing Post"

The pet food recalls - some additional conclusions that should be made, but are not made by the public reports.

Abuse of our freedom to choose - please go to www.HealthFreedomUSA.org anhd help us stop the political insanity of eliminating our health chhoices!

Interesting genetic research - why some dogs are so small - and wolves are not...

Plans for the future

Winterizing the domesticated wolf - dealing with cold weather, ice, snow, and salt...

Does your belief system support euthanasia? - escaping or accepting responsibility for your dog's life.

How do we make such a tough decision? - the unpleasant principles of "death management"...

New web page about research projects - Check out www.k9joy.com/education/research.php!

Some personal notes in a tough time - a couple of unexpected events that simply called for attention...

Status on major projects - announcing the finished and published Danish translation of "BrainWork" and the soon-to-be-published German translation of "Raw Food for Dogs".

Some valuable experiences from Europe... - plans for next year in Europe!

Some thoughts about dog allergy and allergy dogs... - when you are allergic to dog - and dogs to "food"...

The European trip - a few small updates

More publications on "trick questions" - this time about feeding table scraps

Rabies - the scandalous treason - introducing Ronald Schultz's seminar in New Jersey in August

Vaccine maker recalls rabies doses - and a couple of logic thoughts about that...

Pet door patent pending! - major progress on the pet door invention

Danish translations? - anyone to replace what we lost?

Summer-trip to Europe - dates and locations all in place for July and August.

Updates of publications - and plans for the nearest future

Dutch translations! - four titles now available!

Bite inhibitors - introducing what the debate about "pit bulls" should be all about...

The avian flu - what makes sense to do to prepare for the the highly unlikely.

Building relationships with our canines - how some people just don't get it....

Can anyone help Stan? - a horror story and request for help against university vets that want to do hip replacement surgery on an 8 month old puppy!

Update of "The Wolf's Natural Diet" - last call for getting a good deal...

Farewell to a mentor and friend for 35 years... - carrying on the mission of the holistic Danish veterinarian Finn Jensen Smed

Update on projects - lots of progress, despite some set-backs; Dutch, Danish, and German translations in the works; major revision of "Raw Food for Dogs" finished; only technicalities left for "The Dog's Social Behavior" being available on DVD.

Back again... - results and aftermath of the grande tourné to Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Europe, summer 2006 - plans for the next trip!

Current projects - status on the DVD project, and a series of translations and updates to come soon!

Trip to Denmark - Tourné planned in January 2006 through Dansk Barf Center.

Would you help me with some pictures? - request for pictures for new update of "Raw Food for Dogs - the Ultimate Reference for Dog Owners"....

To clean or not to clean... - killing a hoax about Swiffer being dangerous for dogs.

And here: a real warning! - why Greenies^® absolutely do not belong on your shopping list or in your home!

More spay/neuter stuff... - how the sexual organs are important for proper growth of the body's bones.

More flea stuff - an extract of the reader responses and some additional comments.

Male dogs peeing indoors when visiting - not at all an easy problem to solve, but quite simple to prevent....

Powerful initiative against the rabies scam! - introducing a new article about the rabies threat - and reference to a new Foundation established to provide funding for some serious research into this matter!

How do you tell if your dog has fleas? - a simple way of diagnosing.

Are fleas dangerous? - well, the drug manufacturers would like you to think so....

The life cyclus of the flea - and how you get them - s

Your options... - you actually have quite an arsenal!

The chemical poisons and why you want to avoid them - insecticides are not "safe", no matter what the manufacturers want you to believe...?

Old-fashioned, effective, and completely safe methods - it does not have to be tedious!

"My Dog..." questions - an overview of the ways you can contact the editor, also with a personal dog problem.

"The Dog's Social Behavior" on DVD - announcement of the revised version to come soon.

"My dog is itchy"... - some reasons for itchiness, including some that most people do not think of, and also including how you work with your vet around such complex issues...

Another happy announcement - invitation to join a private series of seminars/workshops in Kelowna, BC on June 24-26.

"Vicious dogs killing old lady" - some serious thoughts about the reasons for such bizarre stories....

A happy announcement - results of the contest re: before/after stories about the training results our test audience achieved with "Don't Pull on the Leash!".

"Correcting" the annoying symptoms - professional advice... - why giving the owner what the owners wants may not be the right thing to do if you truly care for the dog....

Will you be the judge? - an invitation to win free downloads.

How do you tell the good ones from the bad ones? - continuing the discussion about breeding ethics.

Finishing the spay/neuter discussion:
  * Excessive sex drive or dominance - when a male is too "macho"...
  * Cultural influences - and some problems that are often wrongly related to spaying/neutering
  * Population control - and how it can be achieved in a better way than spaying/neutering.
  * Summing up on spaying/neutering

Itinerary for trip to Eastern US and Canada - invitation to host seminars on a JV basis.

Second part of responses from the readers on the spay/neuter article in January.

Some possible reasons and alternatives to castration - additional comments related to whether or not to spay/neuter.

First part of responses from the readers on the spay/neuter article in last issue.

Want to try out these principles in real life - with your own dog? - some philosophical thoughts on training - and the purposes it has for the man-dog relationship.

Camps for 2005 - introducing the plans for Maryland and Creston, BC this Spring - more info at http://k9joy.com/dogtraining/campcourses.php.

To castrate or not to castrate... - the beginning of a long story about misperceptions and incorrect and false information....

When good dog lovers become bad breeders... - continuing the discussion about breeder problems, and how puppy love can conflict with responsible breeding.

The pet market - some interesting numbers from the pet food manufacturers.

Selecting a puppy - choosing a breeder - adding a few more important perspectives of costly traps for puppy buyers.

Training the dog to pull on the leash?! - introducing new e-book about how to avoid and correct this very common mistake most people are not even aware of: "Don't Pull On The Leash!". Also introducing a way to win a free download of any K9joy book.

Reasons for this issue being late...

Technicalities - a glitch on the mail server and a warning about spam filters.

Vets in the UK also speaking up about kibble! - The UK Parliament takes stand against veterinarians promoting and supporting kibble manufacturers!

New e-book on wolves, their diet, and domestication - introducing "The Wolf's Natural Diet - a Feeding Guide for Your Dog?"

Christmas present for you - free download of the new wolf book with any purchase in 2004.

One more Christmas gift... - 25% discount on presents to other people, consisting of a download to be delivered Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Thanks for the help!

"My dog..." questions - introducing a spam free way of contacting me

Private phone consultations - a better and less expensive way of getting advice on dog problems

Salmonella and danger - pulling the scaremonger myth apart...

A quest for help - recovering information about raw food suppliers

October Camp Course! - announcing camp in Creston, BC October 02-09 and possibly in Flintstones, Maryland October 23-30; (more info).

Dangerous Heartworm medication recalled - some risk management considerations about the danger of heartworm, compared to the danger of the preventive medication....

Introducing Finn Jensen Smed, the famous Danish holistic veterinarian - opening telephone consultations Internationally; (more info).

New information pages on the web site - introducing three new reference pages:
    Training your dog
    Feeding your dog
    Responsible health care for your dog

More on aggression and fighting - multiple dogs in the same household: specific examples and comments to possible solutions from subscribers

Note on new address and new phone number in Creston, BC.

If you have trouble receiving The Peeing Post... - what you do when you ISP censors your e-mail so you cannot receive The Peeing Post...

More on aggression and fighting... - input from subscribers and my responses.

Responsibilities in regards to fighting dogs - why it is not always the owner of the fighting dog that is the idiot who is responsible for the fighting...

E-mail on our domains - announcing the new service, giving you an e-mail account as you want it - plus possibly a mini-web site at a mini-price.

When dogs fight... - a discussion of what dog fights are.

What you do when dogs fight... - a discussion of your choices.

How you avoid dog fights - or at least minimize the risk of them.

Some alternatives you also might want to consider... such as defending your dog - and how - if you want to take the consequences or doing it or not doing it!

Shadow hunting - a peculiar behavior that uncovers a serious challenge for the owner....

Pet insurance - is it worth the money? - a discussion on what you should expect of your insurance - and what you should pay!

Does your ISP censor your e-mail? - what you can do if it does: custom e-mail accounts on my domains?

More on aggression - small dogs worse than big dogs - what you can do to prevent aggression

Collars and harnesses - some comments on safety

Camp Courses again! - introducing the first 2004 Camp Course in Oliver, May 01-08.

"Mogens, you killed my dog!" - feedback on "BrainWork for Smart Dogs" from a neighbor.

Aggression and mistrust - comments to an episode about growling over food, and attacking the owner...

Training treats - they are powerful and sometimes harmful...

Good treats and bad treats - what kinds of treats you should make

Use and misuse of treats - avoiding letting the dog take control...

A very common mistake when using treats for training - when bribing destroys your training results...

Final results - title suggestions for "BrainWork" - announcing the winners of the contest - and the discount link for Peeing Post subscribers.

What do you do when your vet is a jerk? You use LAW to fight back... with a PPL membership, it is affordable!

How you prevent those conflicts... - staying in charge when dealing with experts.

Groceries or greeting? - comments about not letting the dog dominate through greeting.

Is it evil or what? - thoughts about aggression and its noble purpose....

Please share my joy! - introducing K9joy's new Affiliate Program

Pet Door Project - extending the special offer till January 6th, 2004

Using dog training principles on humans... - some simple considerations to improve relationships......

Free teleconference on food and feeding - announcing the last free food teleseminar....

Good and bad news - most good...

Searching for treats indoors - part II - making the dog work its nose off......

The Doggy Door invention - an opportunity to join a possibly very lucrative venture....

Searching for treats indoors - part I - getting started on simple nosework ANYBODY can do - and should be doing....

Food protection - and the "Grab-Release" game - one of the most important leadership exercises that also has some very critical aspects as first-aid tool....

Vaccination protocols - new policies under way from the vet schools in the US.

Crate training - cruelty? - Why crating a dog is not cruel - but failing to train it to be in a crate can turn out to become a very cruel omission in its education....

"Rescue" dogs.... - responses to the last issue's article on Imprinting.

Heartworm and risk management - what you can do to determine the true risk in your area, even if your vet does not co-operate but tries to simply scare you into using the dangerous preventive medicine.

Forest fires - cancellation of September camp course.

Raw food suppliers - request for contributions to new web page.

Returning to Imprinting - an illustrative and moving letter from a subscriber.

The "rescue" concept - is it for you? - some thoughts about making the right choice when you choose where to get you next dog from...

Title feedback - selecting the winner

More testing... - free gift for feedback on new book about food and feeding

Domain name problems - changing caninesuperior.com to k9joy.com

Summer camps - no more room in July camp - next camp is September 13-20

"Brainwork for Smart Dogs" - making progress with the publishing, announcing final title test.

New expanded version of "Canine Choice - by Nature" - introducing the new book and another title test.

A letter to the editor... - reprint of letter from former subscriber and comments regarding vaccination and breeder selection.

Thank you for the many letters about Bettemuir

Finding good breeders - making sure your breeder knows what is really important...

Imprinting - why this is more important than anything else you can test a puppy for...

How you test the breeder's Imprinting - a simple practical test everybody can do.

Other things to check about the breeder - things you can check by phone.

Why correct feeding is important - how to check the breeder's feeding.

Then there is the question about vaccination... - why vaccination is not necessarily "the responsible choice"...

How we can protect ourselves from this madness - introducing lists of Holistic Vets and Naturally Rearing Breeders

Saying Good-bye to Bettemuir (1985-2003) - training an old dog....

Making the decision - When to draw the line for how much pain is too much....

The last day - making a happy ending also to something that isn't really a happy event...

The aftermath - what you need to be prepared for so the grief does not crush you.

The lesson that must be learned - letting the dogs show us that tomorrow is more important than yesterday.

Summer camps - introducing the planned camps for 2003.

Fire on "Feeding"! - avoiding conditioning.

Mental stimulation - brain work - request for help with title for new book.

How to Choose a Puppy, part 4: Your selection of breed - how you rate what it important, so you can make a decision that can work for you.

What pet food manufacturers want you to believe... - comments to "The Dangers of Raw Meet", an article posted by Purina.

Selecting the Puppy that is right for you (Part 3: Your breed candidates) - about your family and social life and the research you should do.

Fighting dogs - some comments about breeds that have been bred for dog fights - and how you deal with that liability.

Domestication of our canines - some thoughts on trainability - which dogs are easier to train and which are more difficult.

Allergies and skin infections - extracts of a scary real-life story about paying professionals for useless advice that makes no sense.

Selecting the right puppy (Part 2: Your leadership)... - about understanding yourself and finding out how to identify the right match...

Introducing my KEEN service - immediate advice on the phone about dog problems.

Rabies Vaccination and Travel - why and when you need a vaccination certificate - and some new rules for traveling to countries that previously did not allow dog in without a cruel quarantine.

Mental Activation - a follow-up on the Chinese Treatbox and announcement of a contest for the best contribution to my planned e-book about mental activation.

Selecting your Puppy I - first part of a planned series about how you should go about finding the right puppy for you.

Reminder for last Summer Camp October 5-12

Mental Activation - the importance of giving the dog enough meaningful activity for its brain.

Nuisance barking... why you get it and what you do about it.

Finding treats in the yard - a simple training method that save your sanity.

Announcing additional Summer Camp September 21-28

Anal glands are not always delicate...

Another less than delicate issue... (infection in the male penis)

The immune system and raw food (Some important reasons for a natural diet being a MUST for your dog's immune system)

New e-book with specific guidelines for feeding a raw diet: "Canine Choice - by Nature" (link to download at discount)

Announcing additional Summer Camp August 24-31

Mental activation

The Chinese Treat Box (with link to special web page featuring Bettemuir demonstrating this mental activation exercise)

Taking your puppy for a walk (with link to special web page about carrying your dog in emergencies)

Bettemuir in Clearwater River... - a true horror story about survival.

Lessons to learn... - why training is important and how you go about respecting Nature.

Chasing wildlife... - a very bad idea, especially for a dog that loves to live....

Leashes and collars - introducing the NEBKIN store

Summer camps - again in September also

Looking for the perfect partner (joke)

Adding an end to the CRATE exercise

• The BREAK command
• The CRATE command
• Rewarding only the behavior you want
• Strrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeetching time...
• Changing location

Separation anxiety - the problem. The reason for separation anxiety is very different than what most people think! And it is not flattering to the owner...

Separation anxiety - first part of the imminent solution: The CRATE exercise.

Introducing Summer Camps - links to site with all the details.

When and how to make and end - response to a question about when to put a sick down down.

Feeding in the Summer - why you don't need to worry about the dog volunteering fast days!

Shaving a long-haired dog in the summer - and why you should not do that...

Ticks - what you do when your dog gets them.

Introducing the newsletter.

Welcome - introducing the editor and his perception of dogs.

"Man Meets Dog" - introduction of an important mentor and some history

Introducing You to Your Dog... - understanding your dog's heritage and genetic background.

The benefits of domestication - why you do not want to start with a pet wolf...

Some problems inherited from irresponsible breeding - when cynical people want blood and money...

Should those breeds be banned? - some thoughts about ethics and responsible dog ownership.

Some Important Facts about Dogs... - understanding some important differences between dogs and humans.

• The coat
• The skeleton
• Body temperature

Communication - speaking Dog Language to your dog.

Social Interaction - how to spend time with your dog, being a good pack leader - and how to let it spend its time with others.

Making Your Domesticated Wolf Work for You - what dog training should be all about, in order to have value, both for you and for the dog...

Introducing "BrainWork for Smart Dogs"

Feeding Your Domesticated Wolf - why you cannot use human "monkey standards" for your carnivore companion.

References to more information on food and feeding, including

• "Canine Choice - by Nature"
• "Raw Food For Dogs - the Ultimate Reference for Dog Owners"
• "Feeding Your Dog - the Natural Way"
• "The Wolf's Natural Diet - a Feeding Guide for Your Dog?"

How you feed - fewer, but bigger meals - at unpredictable times

The Greeting Ritual - how to say hi in Dog Language without being rude....

If You Got a Problem... - avoiding boredom as a reason for problem behavior.

Stopping the dog from doing what you do not want it to do - how to establish taboos for the dog.

Getting the dog to do what you want it to do - introducing phone consultations on dog problems and "My dog..." questions for subscribers to "The Peeing Post".

Responsible Dog Ownership - liability and legal issues:

• Your social obligations to society
• Your "don't-buy" list - examples of commercial attempts to exploit you...
• How a dog can ruin you... - and how you can protect yourself with a Pre-Paid Legal membership.

General Health Care for Your Dog - why vaccination is not something you just do because your vet tells you to....

Introduction of K9joy's vaccine related articles

More Health Care - and Risk Management - how to assess your risks through simple math.

Training Your Dog - getting the principles straight.

Introducing K9joy's theme page on training.

Training in accordance with the principles taught in "BrainWork for Smart Dogs"

How to arrange training at your location.

More Dog Training... - getting started on a RECALL that will work.

Trick or Treat? - taking control over the fun: teaching retrieving of a ball.

Some Common Training Challenges... - seizing the training opportunities you constantly get.

Pulling on the Leash... - how you train the dog to do this without knowing it - and how you avoid it, plus introduction of "Don't Pull on the Leash!".

Pack Leadership Elections - what your dog is looking for when it casts it vote....

Helping other Dog Owners - introducing K9joy's affiliate program