It’s All About The Dog
The first bad canine-related experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least from being totally in love with dogs and always wanted to be in their company,[…]
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This is a compilation of the anatomy of your dogs’ mouths, their ability to do even more damage by applying extreme pressure, their ability to thrash their heads, and the false sense of security humans have in believing that their[…]
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BODY LANGUAGE Dogs are not human. They are not people, too. Approaching your new puppy or frightened, anxiety-filled shelter dog with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect[…]
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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 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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“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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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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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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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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