How To Puppy Proof Your Home When puppy proofing your home, the idea is to make your home safe for your dog. Dogs are constantly curious and their mouths serve as their hands. They are just as likely to eat something out of boredom, curiosity, or just because something is there. Dogs are very capable of finding just the […]
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Earlier pets used to live a longer life because they were fed with home cooked food. However, in the last few decades, with the advent of commercial pet food, people found it easy to manage the health of their pet. Choosing convenience over work is everyone’s tendency. Moreover, it is not harmful, right! The recent pet food recall has […]
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Many trainers today are using treats to train dogs. It is an accepted form of reward in training a dog to do what you want it to do. Of course as trainers we know that a reward can be more than treats. It can be verbal praise and of course a toy works well for many dogs. Are treats a […]
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Are you looking to show your dog how much you love him or her? Then dog obedience training is the way to go. You don’t even have to take your four-legged friend to a professional trainer because it’s not really that difficult to train your dog yourself once you know how. If you are dealing with a behavioral problem […]
Read moreDogs need proper exercise. Making sure you burn off excess energy can greatly impact the way your pet responds to your training efforts. Here are a variety of ways for dogs to get the exercise they need. Utilize these ideas to get your dog in shape and be able to train a calm, relaxed animal. 1. What kind […]
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Dogs need proper exercise. Making sure you burn off excess energy can greatly impact the way your pet responds to your training efforts. Here are a variety of ways for dogs to get the exercise they need. Utilize these ideas to get your dog in shape and be able to train a calm, relaxed animal. 1. What kind of exercise […]
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A Colleague of mine was talking the other day about getting a dog .She had never owned a dog before and so I felt it my duty to do some educating! I think after all I went through she realized it had to be a well thought out decision. Below are some factors you should consider before getting a dog. […]
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Dogs in general have a tendency to follow their instincts and their influences. Dog behavior is something that has given countless experts reason to write countless books, and as far and wide as you go you are unlikely to find an expert who advocates an aggressive manner of dog training. The reason for this is that dogs absorb what […]
Read moreSome days during the week I pick my daughters up from school. It all depends on what activities they are doing and what time I am lecturing to . On this day as we drove home my daughter informed me that her friend was having problems with the new puppy. She told me that the puppy had bitten the […]
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Choosing The Right Toy For Your Dog Dogs are individuals as much as people are. That means that dogs have their preferences about the toys they like just as kids do. Fortunately there are countless dog toys available. So, how do you go about choosing the right toy for your dog? There are ropes and bones and Kongs and […]
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If you have a heavy work schedule and you just hate leaving your dog at home alone, then a doggy day care facility may just be the perfect solution for you and your canine friend. Most dogs need activity and attention, and most of all supervision. Plus, if you are not at home, where are they going to go […]
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You brought home the cutest little puppy. You thought he would be easy to train. After all, how hard could it be? That was before you saw the Dog Whisperer on TV, talked to a trainer about clicker training, and read half a dozen web sites online about training your dog in one week. Then you picked up a […]
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Choosing a new puppy to be the family pet can be somewhat of an overwhelming task. You need to take into consideration your lifestyle as well as environment and choose an animal that will fit well. The first consideration is whether the family wants a large active puppy or a small cute one. A purebred puppy or a […]
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Dog training is not all the same; there are several different ways of training your dog. Of course some are better than others and some require more of your time to accomplish your goal of a well trained dog. Do It Yourself – This is a method that is used quite often and unfortunately the results are […]
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Neutered dogs make better pets and better members of the community because they are not wandering the streets contributing to any pet over-population problems. Keeping your dog contained and leashed will also prevent your dog from wandering. Some of the reasons you should neuter your dog Your dog is less likely to get testicular cancer. Some kinds […]
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5 Reasons Why Dogs End Up In Shelters In America today, more dogs are finding themselves in shelters. People are increasingly getting rid of their best friends. There are hundreds or even thousands of dogs going to shelters every year because of their guardians either being unwilling or unable to care for them anymore. Statistics show that approximately a […]
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