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discipline (disiplin) n.  1. training or conditions imposed for the improvement of physical powers, self-control, etc.  2. Systematic training in obedience to regulations or authority.  3. The state of improved behaviour, etc. resulting from such training or conditions.  4.  A system of rules for behaviour, methods of practice, etc. 5.  A branch of learning or instruction.

While quickly flipping past the reality shows on TV the other evening, I came across a documentary examining Empathy and Fairness in animal behaviour. One portion of the documentary demonstrated a test to see if dogs had “a sense of fairness”.

This is my first posting on the new Victoria Adoptables website (congratulations Carol and Adam on a beautiful job of redesigning and build the site.) and I would like to say a sincere thank you to Carol for the opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences from my many years of helping animals and their guardians.

This is the first of a three part entry. The Why, When and How of Canine Discipline.

Likely the most discussed and disagreed upon subject in guiding and teaching our canine companions.