The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Summer 2018 | Page 5

CONTENTS | SUMMER 2018 16 An Interview with Dr. Ian Dunbar Dr. Ian Dunbar with canine friend. Photo: Margo Moritz Features 16 Birth of APDT: 32 Amping Up Advocacy: 24 Retire the Puppy Hold: 36 Truth In Training Ordinance: 44 Behavior Matters! Dr. Ian Dunbar recalls motive for founding the association. There are more progressive ways to calm your puppy. 28 Obedience vs Stress Relief: Reducing stress may improve adoptability of shelter dogs. Positive training and animal welfare go hand-in-paw. 48 Flower Power! Plant essences can improve mental, emotional and behavioral health. Why Dog trainers should support it. Hybrid form of counterconditioning combines animal cognition, and relaxation The APDT Chronicle of the Dog | Summer 2018 3