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Positively Expert: Wayne Pacelle

Wayne Pacelle is the president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal advocacy organization. He took office in 2004. Since joining the HSUS, he has played a role in the passage of more than 15 federal statutes to protect animals.

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Anti-Puppy Mill Initiative Moves Ahead in Missouri

Posted on: September 2, 2010 - No Comments

The Missouri citizen initiative to combat puppy mills, approved for the ballot in early August by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan,  has cleared perhaps its final hurdle and is now almost certain to appear on the Nov. 2 ballot for a vote of the people. The measure is Proposition B, backed by a coalition Read More

The Problem with Punishment

Posted on: March 11, 2010 - 9 Comments

Training is a critical component of our relationship with dogs. Training isn’t about teaching dogs to do tricks for our amusement or about bending them to our will; it’s about enhancing communication between species and assuring good outcomes for everybody. And it’s another way to enhance the human-animal bond, and the particularly special relationship we Read More