What many of us have always believed now may be scientific fact. Very interesting article linked from the blog of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: http://avsabonline.org/blog/view/dogs-are-peopletoo
Dogs On The Ball
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood." (St. Francis of Assisi). Training for wellbeing and enrichment, create your dog's best life! "When you acknowledge the dog's needs, your training goals become clear."
Dogs On The Ball 
Exciting news, Char! More interesting than some of the presentations at this conference in Minneapolis!
Susan
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Susan-I’m glad I could provide you with a suitable distraction!