Euthanasia leading cause of death for dogs. Pet owners opt for dog's death due to behavior

Euthanasia is a leading cause of death for dogs. Often pet owners opt for euthanasia due to their dog's behavior problems. Add to that poor training that results in dogs being hit by cars or otherwise killed and it's clear that improper training is a major killer of dogs. Thus, it is in the petfood industry's best interests to promote good dog (and cat) training. Effective training yields a positive bond and a longer life for dogs.

Which brings me to Jon Katz. A friend loaned me the book A Dog Year by Katz - after that I was hooked on Katz books. I'm now reading Katz on Dogs. The cool thing about Katz is his honesty and philosophy based on his experiences training dogs.

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