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Kids and dogs. Is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids, and you must become familiar with dog breeds; that is, the inherent tendencies specific to each breed. Not all breeds and[…]
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Here is the answer to a thirty-something years old question. “Do I use treats to train dogs?” My answer. “No, I don’t. Personally, I don’t like carrying a fanny pack of liver treats on me. Treats are used more as[…]
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I am often told by pet parents that they use a “time out” for their dogs to control or eliminate barking, running around the house, jumping on furniture, and generally causing havoc. So, many frustrated pet parents use the method[…]
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Sometimes, there is a point at which a dog cannot handle more discomfort or anxiety and we have to respect that. If the behavioral issue is stemming from fear, and that fear is overwhelming, the dog will instinctively choose fight,[…]
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What could be cuter than a puppy rolling over to ask for a belly rub? And I don’t know anyone who isn’t happy to oblige. Any pet parent that trains with me knows I am not a “treat trainer” meaning[…]
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Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
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A puppy is just being a puppy. He’s not being bad. The problem is we want him to act human and that’s never going to happen. But he can be a little more human as time goes on and we[…]
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You can’t leave it up to the pup to know what to do and when to do it. A puppy only knows how to be a puppy and what it learned from its canine mom, littermates, possibly other household dogs[…]
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