Lisa Rodier, CNWI

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Lisa Rodier, CNWI, lives in southern Rhode Island with her husband and a Bouvier named Atle. When she’s not at the beach, she competes with Atle in scent work trials and teaches K9 Nose Work classes.

Dental Health

How & Why You Should Manage Your Dog’s Dental Hygiene

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Positive Conditioning

Make Positive Training Fun!

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Care

Choosing The Right Harness for Your Dog

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K9 nose work is a fun and simple scent game for dogs.

Training

Sniff This; You’ll Feel Better

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tips

Resource Guarding

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Arthritis

Orthopedic Equipment for Dogs that Increase Joint Support and Overall Mobility

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Human Focus

How Dog Breed Discrimination Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Coverage

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ER & Surgery

It’s OK to Get a Second Opinion Before Putting Your Dog...

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Arthritis

Orthopedic Equipment for Dogs Designed for Increased Mobility and Extra Support

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ER & Surgery

Blood Transfusions for Dogs

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Blog

Think Ahead When Adding Dogs to Your Family

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Blog

When Too Many Is Too Much: A Hoarder in My Neighborhood

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I took my two dogs—Woody, age 9, and Boone, age 3—to see their vet a week ago. I wasn’t looking forward to being chided for allowing him—nay, facilitating him—to gain a few extra pounds this winter. But I wasn’t at all expecting the health problems that my vet found.

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