PUPPIES HOME ALONE WITH PEE PADS
This is not about whether using pee pads is a good idea or a bad idea. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what I[…]
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12 PROS & CONS OF SMALL DOGS AS PER JENNA ROBBINS
When people think of little dogs, they think of cute, baby, sweet, innocent, and less work. Little dogs can have big issues, so I want to talk about some of those issues and clear the air about how “little dogs[…]
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CHRISTMAS DOG SAFETY BY EXPERT JENNA ROBBINS
A well-fitting holiday sweater or a Santa cap for a great photo-op is always fun. Some of our dogs, especially the small breed babies, like wearing a warm, snuggly sweater. If the climate where you and your special canine companion[…]
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6 TELL”TAIL” DOG BODY LANGUAGE ACCORDING TO EXPERT JENNA ROBBINS
The more bonded you are with your canine companion, the better you will understand your dog’s body language. However, you may not always be correct, and it does not give you an advantage when trying to read another dog’s body[…]
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DOG TRAINING VS TEACHING
Many pet parents, as well as many trainers, use treats held over the dog’s head to get the desired results. The dog will sit, and the treat is immediately given to the dog. Repeating this action over and over will[…]
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CONVERSATIONAL DOG TRAINING 101
Conversational Dog Training 101. If you’re wondering what that means, it’s the title I gave to the “one-sided” lengthy conversations pet parents have with their dogs in an attempt to improve their behavior. Of course, a conversation requires two participants.??[…]
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EAT THIS CHEW THAT DON’T TOUCH THE OTHER THING
One of the most frustrating behavioral problems families with dogs face is chewing. All puppies go through a period of chewing, especially when teething, around four to six (4 to 6) months of age. Chewing can be controlled, redirected, and[…]
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DOES YOUR DOG DRINK FROM THE TOILET BOWL?
Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The apparent reason is that the water is cold, and dogs like cold water as much as ice cubes. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead[…]
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4 TYPES OF LEASHES I NEVER USE
The dog supply industry is a gazillion-dollar business. Even though your dog doesn’t complain, and for the most part, he’s happy about any toy, chew, ball, bed, and the like that you bring home, it doesn’t mean that it was[…]
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