DOGGIE HYGIENE FOR HEALTH
Grooming is a practice that should begin as soon as a puppy or dog is brought into your home. It is very important to get your dog used to being touched around its face, mouth, paws, tail, ears, and belly.[…]
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Category: SAFETY
GOING OVER THE TOP OF A DOG
The idiomatic phrase “over the top” or “going over the top” describes someone making an effort that is excessive or more than is required to accomplish a task. Sometimes, the phrase is used to describe an action judged to be[…]
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KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?
Kids and dogs—is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids and become familiar with dog breeds and their inherent tendencies. Not all breeds and not all dogs are suitable for households with[…]
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DOGGY DAYCARE DELIGHTS
“Dear Jenna…”I work all day, and my dog is alone from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I can’t leave him loose in the house because he’s so destructive. Do you think it’s okay to keep him in a kennel all[…]
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NO TREATS. NO TRICKS. WHAT YOUR DOG THINKS
Here is the answer to a thirty-something-year-old question: “Do I use treats to train dogs?” My answer: “No, I don’t. I don’t like carrying a fanny pack of liver treats on me. Treats are used more as bribery than reward,[…]
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ELECTRONIC ULTRASONIC DEVICES
It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance. Training a dog takes time, patience, understanding, love, affection, leadership, respect, knowledge, method, and devotion. This is not the description of taking the course of action that is easiest to[…]
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THUNDER FIREWORKS VACUUM TRUCKS EL-TRAIN
It’s not too late to help your dog cope with loud noises like July 4th fireworks, the garbage truck, or the vacuum. Man-made booming noises are more intense in volume and emerge with more of a sudden boom than thunder[…]
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YOUR DOG HAS A BONE TO PICK
Every pet parent wants to know if giving their dog a bone is safe. The FDA claims to receive reports from veterinarians and pet parents about the following conditions resulting from bone treats. Bone treats are bones that are commercially[…]
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IMPULSE CONTROL–YOURS AND YOUR PUPPY’S
Why do pet parents expect more from their puppies than they expect from themselves? Why do humans show more tolerance for other humans who lack control but show little tolerance for their puppies? When a puppy is being taught to[…]
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